Uniden SC230 Basic Operation, Turning On the Scanner Setting the Squelch, Scanning Systems

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Basic Operation

Turning On the Scanner and

Setting the Squelch

Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on.

1.Turn Sql fully counterclockwise.

2.Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner, then turn Vol clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

3.Turn Sql clockwise until the hissing stops.

Scanning Systems

To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The SC230 scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups.

Notes:

•If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan.

•When scanning multiple systems, the SC230 scans systems according to the assigned quick key.

Then the race assigned to the next quick key (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) is scanned. Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last. Within a quick key, systems are scanned in the order they were assigned.

•Within a system, channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group, with the same priority as described above for systems.

•The SC230 scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option (see “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 56). All unlocked chan- nels are scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting.

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Contents OWNER’S Manual Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents Using the Menu Programming Radio Systems Contents Scanning Legally FCC Wants You to KnowFCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Introduction IntroductionNFM UHF Feature Highlights Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Weather Backlight and Power About This ManualHow the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual Entering TextUnderstanding Scanning What is Scanning?What is Searching? Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryWhat is CTCSS/DCS? Ctcss Frequencies Hz DCS Codes OctalUsing the Scanner at the Racetrack Conventional ScanningSimplex Operation Where To Get More InformationRepeater Operation Information On The Internet Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerUsing Internal Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Using Rechargeable Batteries Connecting the Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Extension Speaker Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneAttaching the Belt Clip Installing the Demo Software Attaching the Wrist StrapHold Look At The KeypadScan/Srch + 1-9, 0/Race Selects 0/RacePri No/ /Rev RclYes/Att Look At The Display Using Func Using MenuUsing the Scroll Control Scanning Systems Turning On the Scanner Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Basic OperationScanning Preprogrammed Races When You Get To The TrackBefore You Get To The Track Selecting Systems to Scan Selecting Interference Eliminator CodesLocking/Unlocking Systems Selecting System Channel GroupsLocking/Unlocking Channels Holding On a Channel Temporarily Holding On a SystemQuick-Storing Channels Quickly Recalling Channels Other Settings Using the Backlight Initializing the Scanner’s MemoryConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the PC Control Cloning OptionsXfer Information Cloning the Scanner Using the Menu Using the MenuMenu Item Lets You See Set up Priority Scan Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsQuickly Programming Racing Systems Programming Radio Systems Program SysteM Manually Programming Racing SystemsEditing the Car Racing Confirm?Entering/Editing a Car Number Editing a DriverEditing a Car’s Channel Setting a Car’s Quick KeyDeleting a Car Setting Lockout On a Car Programming Conventional SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Editing the System Name System-Level SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems OnlySetting System Lockout Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Setting Data SkipCopying Systems Group-Level SettingsDeleting Systems Entering/Editing the Group NameSetting the Group Quick Key Deleting Groups Channel-Level SettingsSetting Group Lockout Editing the Channel Name Conventional Systems OnlySetting Channel Priority Setting Channel Alert Setting CTCSS/DCSSetting Channel Modulation Setting Channel Attenuation Setting the Frequency StepSetting Channel Lockout Deleting ChannelsCopying/Pasting Channels Searching and Storing Service SearchSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick SearchCustom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Auto Search and Store Selecting a SystemStoring a System Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options Close Call Hits Searching for Subaudible Tones Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Unlocking All FrequenciesScreening Out Paging Systems Finding Repeater Output FrequenciesSetting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation TypeSetting Data Skip Setting AttenuationSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency Step Searching For a Weather Broadcast Using Weather Alert SameUsing Weather Alert Same Turning Weather Alert On/OffProgramming a Same Group Setting WX Alert Priority WX OperationCare and Maintenance Care and MaintenanceCleaning General UseRepairs BirdiesTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Suggestion Troubleshooting Specifications SpecificationsOperating Temperature Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesCollecting Information PlanningPlanning Planning Race Name Filling Out The Racing System WorksheetCar #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Racing System Worksheet Racing System W orksheetGroup Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Conventional System WorksheetSystem Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCSConventional System Worksheet Conventional System WorksheetPreprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed SystemsOne-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited WarrantyCorporation Uniden One-Year Limited Warranty Register Online Today