Uniden BC296D manual Care and Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

General Use

Turn the scanner OFF before disconnecting the power.

Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.

If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.

The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss.

Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry, unless you have turned 2:OFF the 3:KEY BEEP in the menu system.

Location

Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation, may provide better reception.

Cleaning

Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.

Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.

Do not use excessive amounts of water.

Repairs

Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.

Birdies

All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.

Press L/O to lockout the channel, and then press RSM to resume scanning.

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Contents Page Page Contents Searching PC Control Mode Cloning Scanner Settings Page FCC Wants You To Know Scanning Legally Introduction Page Using this Manual Conventional Scanning Understanding ScanningSimplex Operation Repeater OperationTrunked Scanning Edacs Trunking Page LTR Trunking Understanding Banks and ChannelsGetting More Information Buttons and Controls Quick Look at Your ScannerIcon Description Display IconsIncluded With Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Installing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Installing the Antenna Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery DisposalInstalling the Belt Clip Using Headphones or an External SpeakerListening Safely Setting the Squelch Basic OperationTurning On the Scanner Manually Selecting a Channel Using the MenuLocking/Unlocking Banks Scanning Programmed ChannelsLocking/Unlocking Channels Restoring All Locked Out ChannelsPriority Scanning Priority Plus ScanningListening to the Input Channel Dimmer Light Setting Using the BacklightDimmer Time Setting Controlling How Much Information AppearsLocking the Enter key Turning the Key Beep On/OffLocking the Keypad Disabling the APCO25 CardTurning Battery Save On/Off Setting Squelch ModeMuting All Audio Searching for Active Talkgroups ID Search Trunk Scanning OptionsScanning Only Stored Talkgroups ID Scan Monitoring Talkgroup ID’sHolding on a Single Talkgroup Locking Out TalkgroupsEdacs Blockout Edacs Patch Tracking Unlocking All TalkgroupsSetting Data Skip Setting Chain SearchSearching Holding on an Active FrequencyStoring Found Frequencies Skipping FrequenciesSetting Subaudible Tones for Searching Automatically Storing FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Setting Delay for All Search Ranges Setting a Search RangeAttenuating All Search Ranges Searching for Trunk Systems Service Search Skip Service SearchUsing Weather Search and Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching for a Weather Broadcast Dssccc Testing the Weather Alert Bank Configuration Programming Bank InformationAssigning Bank Names Deleting Frequencies from Channels General ProgrammingTransferring Channel Information Entering Alpha InformationPage Programming Conventional Channels Select a Channel to ProgramEnter the Frequency Setting the Delay Setting the Subaudible Tone OptionAssigning a Text Tag Setting the Attenuator Setting Beep AlertChanging the Frequency Step Setting the Modulation ModeSetting Priority Channels Programming Trunked Systems Setting Trunking Delay Using I-Call Motorola and Edacs onlyTurning I-Call On and Off for ID Search Setting Priority Talkgroups Motorola and Edacs only Multi-TrackTurning I-Call On for ID Scan Multi-Track Operational Details Programming Motorola Systems Using Control Channel ProgrammingProgramming Type2/Digital VHF and UHF Systems Programming Type 2/Digital 800 and 900 MHz SystemsProgramming Type I and IIi Hybrid Systems Toggling the Status Bit Toggling End Code Detect Programming Edacs Channels Programming Edacs SystemsSetting Edacs Decimal Mode Setting Edacs Emergency AlertProgramming Apco Systems Setting Apco 25 Sound QualityPage Programming LTR Systems Storing Known Talkgroups Programming TalkgroupsStoring Found Talkgroups Press MENU/BACKDeleting Stored Talkgroup ID’s Adding a Text Tag to an ID ListSeeing Talkgroup Activity Using the Remote Interface PC Control ModeCloning Scanner Settings Clone Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Specifications Glossary of Terms Page Page Page Appendix Preset Fleet MapsPreset Map Block Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet MapsFleet Map Size Codes NWR-SAME Event Code Reverse List 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 BC296D Flow Charts Scan Option Conventional System Option Dimmer Dimmer Light Dimmer Time Screen Mask Uniden America Corporation One Year Limited Warranty