Uniden UBCT8 owner manual Remote Interface, PC Control Mode

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Remote Interface

You can communicate and program your UBCT8 in numerous ways with peripheral devices using a Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes:

PC Control mode

Program and control your scanner from a PC using Uniden’s UBCT8 Scanner Software.

Clone mode

Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to another UBCT8 scanner or another UBCT8.

PC Control Mode

To connect Scanner to PC:

Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight cable into the remote port which is on the rear of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computer’s serial port. A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. Of course, make sure your PC is turned ON.

To program your scanner:

You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden’s UBCT8 Scanner software.

After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the scanner ON.

To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Uniden’s UBCT8 Scanner software and use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the RS232C straight cable.

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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 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 InstallationApplying Power Using Standard AC Power Connecting an External SpeakerConnecting the Clone Cable 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 BandsSetting of pager screen Alert Tone VolumeAlert Light Adjustment 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 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 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 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 Search Mode ID Scan Hold FeatureTo 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 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