Uniden SC230 owner manual Selecting Systems to Scan, Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes

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Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes

Many drivers use special codes in their radios to prevent interference from other nearby radio systems. These codes are commonly referred to as CTCSS, DCS, or subaudible tones. You can use these same codes to prevent interference from other systems.

1.Press 0, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E.

2.Press CAR, enter the driver’s number, press E or CAR, press E, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press E.

3.Rotate the scroll control to select the driver’s frequency, then press E.

4.Press E to enter the channel setting menu.

5.Rotate the scroll control to select SET CTCSS/DCS, then press E.

6.Enter the correct CTCSS/DCS value, then press E.

7.Press Hold to set the selection

Selecting Systems to Scan

To select systems to scan, press Scan then press the number button corresponding to the quick key assigned to the system or systems. To stop scanning the system(s), press Scan again.

The SYS indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected.

To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold FUNC while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold FUNC and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system.

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Contents OWNER’S Manual Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents Using the Menu Programming Radio Systems Contents FCC Wants You to Know Scanning LegallyFCC 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 TextWhat is Scanning? What is Searching?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryWhat is CTCSS/DCS? Ctcss Frequencies Hz DCS Codes OctalUsing the Scanner at the Racetrack Conventional ScanningWhere To Get More Information Simplex OperationRepeater Operation Information On The Internet Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Using Internal BatteriesSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Using Rechargeable Batteries Using AC Power Connecting the AntennaConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension SpeakerAttaching the Belt Clip Installing the Demo Software Attaching the Wrist StrapLook At The Keypad HoldScan/Srch 0/Race + 1-9, 0/Race SelectsPri Rcl No/ /RevYes/Att Look At The Display Using Menu Using Func Using the Scroll Control Turning On the Scanner Setting the Squelch Basic OperationScanning Systems Basic OperationWhen You Get To The Track Scanning Preprogrammed RacesBefore You Get To The Track Selecting Systems to Scan Selecting Interference Eliminator CodesSelecting System Channel Groups Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Temporarily Holding On a System Holding On a ChannelQuick-Storing Channels Quickly Recalling Channels Other Settings Using the Backlight Initializing the Scanner’s MemoryUsing the PC Control Cloning Options Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerXfer 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 Manually Programming Racing Systems Editing the CarProgram SysteM Racing Confirm?Entering/Editing a Car Number Editing a DriverSetting a Car’s Quick Key Editing a Car’s ChannelDeleting a Car Setting Lockout On a Car Programming Conventional SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems System-Level Settings Programming/Editing Optional SettingsEditing the System Name Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems OnlySetting System Lockout Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Setting Data SkipGroup-Level Settings Deleting SystemsCopying Systems Entering/Editing the Group NameSetting the Group Quick Key Channel-Level Settings Setting Group LockoutDeleting Groups 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 Service Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing Quick Search CTCSS/DCS 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 Search and Close Call Options Managing Locked-Out FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All FrequenciesScreening Out Paging Systems Finding Repeater Output FrequenciesSetting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation TypeSetting Attenuation Setting Data SkipSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency Step Using Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching For a Weather Broadcast Turning Weather Alert On/OffProgramming a Same Group Setting WX Alert Priority WX OperationCare and Maintenance CleaningCare and Maintenance General UseRepairs BirdiesTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Suggestion Troubleshooting Specifications SpecificationsOperating Temperature Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesPlanning Collecting InformationPlanning Planning Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet Race NameCar #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Racing System Worksheet Racing System W orksheetFilling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick KeyGroup 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