Uniden UBC780XLT manual Motorola Reception, Motorola Tracking

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Motorola Reception

Motorola Tracking

There are really two types of Motorola trunking systems. These are usually referred to as Type I and Type II systems. Type I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF, UHF and 900 MHz trunking systems use Type II.

One important distinction between these two systems is the amount of data transmitted by each radio when its push-to-talk button (PTT) is pressed. Every radio in a trunked system is assigned a unique ID so the central site computer can identify it when it’s used. Both Type I and Type II systems place radios (or radio users) into groups, called talkgroups, and these talkgroups are also assigned unique IDs. Some radios have access to only one talkgroup, while others have access to many talkgroups. The talkgroup(s) each radio can access is called the radio’s affiliation(s).

In a Type II system, when someone uses their radio, only the radio ID is transmitted when PTT is pressed, whereas in a Type I system the radio ID and its current affiliation are both transmitted when PTT is pressed.

Why the difference? Type II systems are slightly more advanced because the central computer maintains a database which is used to determine each radio’s affiliation (s). Changes to a Type II system are easier than Type I because the system manager only needs to update the database instead of reprogramming individual radios.

Another difference between the systems is that Type I systems are arranged in a Fleet- Subfleet hierarchy. For example, its possible for a city using a Type I system to designate 4 Fleets, each with 8 Subfleets. Their fleets might be the Police Department, the Fire Department, Utilities, and Administration. The Police may decide to further divide their fleet into subfleets such as Dispatch, Tactical Operations, Detectives, North, South, East and West Side Patrols, and Supervisors. All the available police radios would then be assigned to one of the police subfleets. Determining the exact Fleet-Subfleet hierarchy for a particular area is referred to as Fleet Map Programming, which is discussed further in this manual.

The disadvantage of a Type I system is that when PTT is pressed, the brief burst of data must contain the radio’s ID and its Fleet and Subfleet. This is three times the amount of data a Type II system radio sends, and as a result Type I systems usually accommodate fewer users than Type II systems.

Even though there are many Type II systems, Type I systems are still in use. There are also Hybrid systems which are a combination of both Type I and Type II. Your scanner defaults to monitor Type II systems, but its possible to select a Preprogrammed Fleet Map or create a Custom Fleet Map for your area.

For VHF and UHF Type II trunking systems, you will need to know the base, spacing frequencies and offset channels. See page 51 for details.

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Contents UBC780XLT Important Notice IntroductionFront View and Display Rear View UBC780XLT Flow Charts UBC780XLT Flow Charts UBC780XLT Flow Charts UBC780XLT Flow Charts Contents Page Terminology What is Scanning?What is Searching? What is Trunk Tracking?Page Feature Highlights Included with Your Scanner Package Optional Antenna SetupConnecting an Antenna Mounting an AntennaMounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle Typical Mounting MethodsApplying Power for Vehicle Installation Connecting an External Speaker Desktop InstallationApplying Power Using Standard AC Power Listening Safely Connecting an EarphoneConnecting the Clone Cable Connecting the Tape RecorderTurn the Scanner On Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Understanding the Menu System 2SCREEN Mask Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents0BANK TAG 6STEPS 5PROGRAM ID 1EDIT Range 5RECORD Storing Frequencies into Channels ProgrammingAssigning a Text Tag to a Channel Duplicate Frequency AlertStoring Text Tags Assigning a Bank Tag to a BankAssigning the beep alert to a channel Beep AlertProgramming Tips Deleting a Stored FrequencyScanning To directly access a specific channelSetting the Delay Mode RF Attenuation FeatureChannel Lockout Lockout in Manual ModeLockout in Scanning Mode Priority Scan Restoring a Locked-out ChannelRestoring All Locked-out Channels Changing the Priority Channel Searching Setting a Search RangeFrequency Skip Search Hold FeatureData Skip Auto Storing Storing Search FrequenciesSquelch SQ Mode For example, the scanner shows the following displays Additional Menu Options for SearchingService Search Skip Service SearchTrunked Systems Programming Trunking Frequencies Programming and Receiving Trunked SystemsSelecting Trunking System Type Selecting Trunking Programming Menu ModeTrunked Search Receiving Trunked SystemsID Lockout ID Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold ModeTo unlock all locked out IDs in a bank at once Channel Activity IndicatorsRestoring Locked-out IDs To unlock a single ID, follow these stepsTo enter a Type I ID Scan ListsProgramming ID Scan Lists Manually To enter a LTR ID Program ID Manually with the Menu ModeTo enter an Edacs ID ID Scan Mode Moving between Scan List Memories Setting Priority in Trunking ModeProgramming Scan Lists During Search Deleting a Stored IDMotorola Type Call Motorola/EDACSMulti-Track Calls in Scan and Manual ModeScan & Search Icons Edacs Tracking Edacs ReceptionAn Edacs Trunked system AFS Partial Entry Feature Special Edacs FeaturesLTR Tracking LTR ReceptionMotorola Tracking Motorola ReceptionProgramming a Fleet Map Selecting Preset Fleet MapFleet Map Programming Programming a Hybrid System Toggling the Status Bit Control Channel Only Mode Disconnect Tone Detect Option End Code To connect Scanner to PC Remote PC Control ModeStart Remote Mode Remote InterfaceTo connect the scanner to scanner Clone ModePC Control Parameter Change Transfer SpeedComplete displays Key Beep Option Additional FeaturesDimmer Enter LockMute On/Off Reverse ModeReceiving Mode Selection Frequency and Channel Tuning with the VFO ControlCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Page VHF TV SpecificationsGlossary of terms Glossary of TermsPage Appendix Preset Fleet MapsS11 S12 Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet MapsSize Code Restrictions Fleet Map Size CodesAustralian Reverse Frequency List Ctcss Frequency List Hz DCS Tone Code Memo Memo Memo UBC780XLT Shortcuts UBC780XLT Flow Charts Page UBC780XLT Flow Charts Page UBC780XLT Shortcuts Service Division One Year Limited WarrantyUBZZ01305AZ
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