Uniden BCT8 manual Programming Trunking Frequencies, Selecting Trunking System Type

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Programming Trunking Frequencies

There are three steps for programming a trunked system:

1.Program the Trunk Type – What type of system will the scanner be tracking, Motorola Type II, Type I, EDACS, LTR, etc.

2.Program the Trunked Frequencies – Within a trunked system, the frequencies are shared among all the users, called “Talk Groups”.

3.Program the Talk Groups – Within the trunked system, each agency or department is assigned a Talk Group ID. This ID must be programmed into the scanner in order for it to monitor that specific agency or department.

When programming you decide which “Location” to program the “Talk Groups”. This is similar to how you program frequencies into channels. Here you need to program Talk Group ID’s into Locations.

Before you start programming your scanner to track a trunked system, consider the following:

You can only program one trunking system in each bank of your scanner.

Trunked frequencies must be entered while in the Trunk Programming mode.

If you’re in the Trunk Programming mode, you cannot select channels in other banks.

For example, if you are programming Bank 4, you can only select channels 151-200 with the or key.

IMPORTANT: If you are programming an EDACS ® trunked system, you must enter the frequencies in a specific order. Check the frequency guide included with the radio and the listed web sites for details.

STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type

The first step in a Trunk Tracking system is storing the frequencies in one of the five available banks in your scanner.

1.Press TRUNK for 1.5 seconds.

You will hear two beeps, and “BANK” and “TRUNK” will begin to flash on the display.

2.Select the bank you want to store the frequency by using the keypad.

3.Select the system you want to track by using the or key, then press E.

List of trunking systems as follows:

E2-800 (Motorola Type II 800 MHz)

E2-Hi (Motorola Type II VHF 136-174 MHz) *

E2-UHF (Motorola Type II UHF 406-512 MHz) *

E1 (Motorola Type I and Hybrid) **

Ed (EDACS® Wide Band: 9600 band)***

Ed SCt (EDACD Scat)

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Contents Page Precautions Contents BCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Introduction LTRFront and Rear Views 8 9Icon Display 1718What is Trunk Tracking? What is Scanning?What is Searching? TerminologyBCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Feature Highlights Information on the Internet Where to Obtain More InformationScanner.uniden.com Optional Accessories Included with Your Scanner PackageFor Mobile Use In-Car Installation Installing the BCT8For Home Use Desktop Installation Connecting the Antenna PlugConnecting the Power Cord Installation for everyday use Typical Mounting Methods Mounting the Scanner in Your VehicleApplying Power for Vehicle Installation DC power InstallationConnecting the Clone Cable Applying Power Using Standard AC PowerConnecting an External Speaker Listening SafelyScanning Overview Turn the Scanner OnSetting the Squelch How Squelch WorksSelecting the State Highway Patrol ScanningScanning Highway Patrol Frequency Highway Warning Alert Alert Tone VolumeHighway Patrol Scan Hold Muting the Alert ToneSkip Frequencies Alert Light AdjustmentStoring Highway Patrol Frequencies Priority ChannelsFlorida Trunked Highway Frequency Programming Frequencies into Channels Private Bank ScanningDeleting a Stored Frequency Memory Lock Duplicate Frequency AlertScanning Private Bank Hold/Resume Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold ModeChannel Lockout Priority Scan Restoring All Locked-out ChannelsChanging the Priority Channel Service Scanning Setting a Search Band Band SearchData Skip Search Hold FeatureFrequency Skip Delay Storing Search FrequenciesTrunk Tracking Programming Trunking Frequencies Selecting Trunking System TypeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Programming Talk Group ID/Scan ListsTo enter a Full Edacs ID To enter a Type 2 Talk Group IDTo enter a Type 1 ID To enter a Partial Edacs IDID Scan Mode Receiving Trunked SystemsID Search Mode ID Scan Hold FeatureTo directly access a specific ID location Programming Scan Lists During Search ID Monitor ModeID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode Deleting a Stored IDID Lockout To restore a single ID, follow these stepsTo restore all locked out IDs in a bank once Review ID LockoutTrunking Frequency Confirmation Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking ModeSetting Priority in Trunking Mode Moving between Scan List MemoriesMulti-Track Multi-Track Operational DetailsEdacs Tracking Edacs ReceptionProgramming Edacs System Frequencies An Edacs Trunked system Special Edacs Features AFS Partial Entry FeatureLTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola TrackingFleet Map Programming Selecting Preset Fleet MapProgramming a User Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System Control Channel Only Mode Toggling the Status BitDisconnect Tone Detect Option End Code To connect Scanner to PC PC Control ModeRemote Interface To program your scannerStart Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed Clone ModeScanner.uniden.com PC Control Parameter To connect the Scanner to Scanner Send data Receive data Care and Maintenance General UseTroubleshooting BCT8 8/13/03 514 PM Specifications Appendix State Cord OrderPreset Fleet Maps Size Code User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationFleet Map Size Codes One Year Limited Warranty Uniden America Corporation