Uniden UBCT8 owner 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.

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 ® or LTR 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 137-173.9875 MHz) *

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

E1 (Motorola Type I and Hybrid) **

Ed (EDACS ® Wide Band: 9600 baud)***

Ed SCt (EDACS Scat)

Lt (LTR)**

*Requires programming of a Base and Spacing frequency Offset channel (See page 45).

**Requires programming of a Fleet map (See page 44).

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Contents UBCT8 Scanner Precautions Contents Edacs Scat Range Mhz Mode Step IntroductionFront and Rear Views ProgIcon Display 3 4What is Trunk Tracking? What is Scanning?What is Searching? TerminologyPage Feature Highlights Optional Accessories Included with Your Scanner PackageFor Home Use Desktop Installation Installing the UBCT8For 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 InstallationConnecting the Clone Cable Applying Power Using Standard AC PowerConnecting an External Speaker Listening SafelyTurn the Scanner On Scanning OverviewYou can scan in one of five ways Setting the Squelch How Squelch WorksSelecting the State State ScanningPress Police Storing State Scan Frequencies State Scan HoldSkip a frequency Set Close Call Mode Close CallTM RF CaptureClose Call Operation Set Close Call Option Select Close Call BandsAlert Light Adjustment Setting of pager screenAlert Tone Volume Set Close Call AlertProgramming 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 Changing the Priority Channel Restoring All Locked-out ChannelsPriority Scan Then press HOLD/RESUMEService Scanning UCB, AM CB ACBBand No Range Mhz Mode Step Display Band SearchData Skip Search Hold FeatureFrequency 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 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 stepsID is restored and L/O disappears 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 Edacs ID Range SearchLTR 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 PC Control Mode Remote InterfaceStart Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed Clone ModePC 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