Uniden BC355C owner manual Scanning Legally

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. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Scanning Legally

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

•Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission)

•Pager transmissions

•Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the

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Contents Scanner Important Information PatentsPage Table of Contents Using Your BC355C Scanner Special features Lock Out Channels / Frequencies Temporary Lock Out Permanent Lock OutProgram Lock Feature FCC Wants YOU to Know Scanning Legally About Your NEW BC355C Scanner Feature Summary Canadian Marine Weather broadcasts Mode Steps Service MHz KHz BandUHF T Frequency Band Sensitivity Nominal 12 dB SinadFrequency Band Hum and Noise Nominal Frequency Band Close Call Sensitivity NominalOptional Accessories Included in Your Scanner PackageInstalling the BC355C Scanner For Home USE Desktop InstallationHelpful Hints For Mobile Use In-Car InstallationTemporary Mobile Installation Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply Scanner Operation Overview BC355C Front PanelKEY Purpose Hold UP and DownKEY Purpose PD/FD/EMG KEY Purpose AIR/MRN Nearby signals. Pressing this key cycles Close CallThrough the frequencies in the following OrderSearch Programmable bank key WX, or Programmable bank keyBC355C Rear Panel Adjusting Squelch Using Your BC355C ScannerSet up Operating Modes ScanSearch Special Notes for Scanning PD/FD/EMG and AIR/MRN Banks Before you can scan it Scanning Service Bank TipsHere’s How Hold Press this key to release Keep scanning after If the BC355C stops on an active Searching Band Tips UP/DOWN keys45.0600 148 ‐ Lock Out Channels / Frequencies Types of Lock OutPermanent Lock Out Lock Out LimitsLock Out Tips Appears on the screen to indicate PRIVATE, PD/FD/EMG or AIR Unlocked when you lock out Preprogrammed channelsEarliest channel will be More than 100 channelsClose Call Close Call Only Close Call PriorityClose Call Do Not Disturb Setting Up Close Call Modes Band Name Frequency MHz 800MHz BandB1 LO on Found If You Want To Here’s How468.0000 Programming Frequencies and Channels 40.0600 000.0000 Deleting a Programmed Frequency programming CH 000.0000 flashing Police fire/emg Hold Program Lock Feature Troubleshooting Guide Problem SolutionImproper Problem Solution Location CleaningGeneral Product Care Birdies Technical SpecificationsRepairs Page Warranty WarrantorDamaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary Procedure for Obtaining Performance of Warranty Page Thank YOU for Purchasing a Uniden Product