Uniden owner manual Installing the UBCT8, For Home Use Desktop Installation

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Installing the UBCT8

For Home Use (Desktop Installation)

1.Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 12V jack on the rear panel.

2.Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.

3.Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT connector.

Extend the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.

4.Use the desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle.

Helpful Hints

•If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source.

•If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.)

•If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the optional antennas.

For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation)

Installation for Temporary Use:

A Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is provided for easy, temporary installation. Warning: Do not use the cigarette lighter power cord in a positive ground vehicle.

Plug one end of the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord into the cigarette lighter jack and the other end into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner.

Connecting the Antenna Plug

Connect the mobile antenna plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.)

The UBCT8 can be mounted using the supplied mounting bracket.

1.Select an ideal location in your vehicle to mount the UBCT8. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the passenger side.

2.Use the supplied mounting bracket as a template for marking the location of the mounting screws. Note: If there are screws already holding the dashboard, you can use the same screw holes to mount the bracket.

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Contents UBCT8 Scanner Precautions Contents Edacs Scat Range Mhz Mode Step IntroductionFront and Rear Views ProgIcon Display 3 4What is Scanning? What is Searching?What is Trunk Tracking? TerminologyPage Feature Highlights Optional Accessories Included with Your Scanner PackageInstalling the UBCT8 For Home Use Desktop InstallationFor Mobile Use In-Car Installation Connecting the Power Cord Installation for everyday use Typical Mounting Methods Mounting the Scanner in Your VehicleApplying Power for Vehicle Installation DC power InstallationApplying Power Using Standard AC Power Connecting an External SpeakerConnecting the Clone Cable Listening SafelyScanning Overview Turn the Scanner OnYou can scan in one of five ways Setting the Squelch How Squelch WorksState Scanning Selecting the StatePress Police State Scan Hold Storing State Scan FrequenciesSkip a frequency Set Close Call Mode Close CallTM RF CaptureClose Call Operation Set Close Call Option Select Close Call BandsSetting of pager screen Alert Tone VolumeAlert Light Adjustment Set Close Call AlertPrivate Bank Scanning Programming Frequencies into ChannelsDeleting a Stored Frequency Duplicate Frequency Alert Memory LockScanning Private Bank Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold Mode Hold/ResumeChannel Lockout Restoring All Locked-out Channels Priority ScanChanging the Priority Channel Then press HOLD/RESUMEService Scanning UCB, AM CB ACBBand No Range Mhz Mode Step Display Band SearchSearch Hold Feature Data SkipFrequency Skip Delay Storing Search FrequenciesSetting the Squelch Trunk TrackingProgramming Trunking Frequencies Selecting Trunking System TypeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Programming Talk Group ID/Scan ListsTo enter a Type 2 Talk Group ID To enter a Type 1 IDTo enter a Full Edacs ID To enter a Partial Edacs IDID Scan Mode Receiving Trunked SystemsID Scan Hold Feature ID Search ModeTo directly access a specific ID location ID Monitor Mode ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold ModeProgramming Scan Lists During Search Deleting a Stored IDTo restore a single ID, follow these steps ID is restored and L/O disappearsID Lockout Review ID LockoutSetting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode Setting Priority in Trunking ModeTrunking Frequency Confirmation Moving between Scan List MemoriesMulti-Track Multi-Track Operational DetailsEdacs Reception Edacs TrackingProgramming Edacs System Frequencies An Edacs Trunked system Special Edacs Features Edacs ID Range SearchLTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola TrackingSelecting Preset Fleet Map Fleet Map ProgrammingProgramming a User Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System Control Channel Only Mode Toggling the Status BitDisconnect Tone Detect Option End Code PC Control Mode Remote InterfaceClone Mode Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer SpeedPC Control Parameter To connect the Scanner to Scanner Page Care and Maintenance General UseTroubleshooting Problem SuggestionAdjust the squelch for Trunking mode refer to Specifications Appendix Preset Fleet Maps Page User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationFleet Map Size Codes Size Code Restrictions Memo Memo Parts Covered Thankyou for Buying a Uniden Product