Uniden BC785D manual Setup, Connecting an Antenna, Mounting an Antenna, Optional Antenna

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Setup

Connecting an Antenna

You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to purchases another type to increase the range. To connect the telescopic antenna, simply connect it to the BNC type ANT. connector on the rear of the scanner. You can purchase a variety of scanner antennas for both mobile and base station available at a local electronics store. Choose the one that best meets your needs.

When deciding on a mobile or base station antenna and its location, consider these points.

•The antenna should be as high as possible on a vehicle or a house.

•The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise (ignition systems, gauges, and so on).

•The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.

Mounting an Antenna

Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route the antenna cable to the scanner.

The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or an outdoor base station antenna.

Always use 50 ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an outdoor antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable If your antenna’s cable does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (available at a local electronics store).

Follow the Installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the scanner, then connect it to the ANT. jack.

Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do it yourself.

Optional Antenna

If you have chosen an optional mobile antenna, connect the antenna plug into the ANT. connector on the rear of the scanner. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.)

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Contents Page Page Contents Edacs Scat Introduction LTRFront and Rear View BC785DIcon Description BC785D Shortcuts Entered. To begin Searching between the Range, press Srch Important Notice What is Scanning? What is Searching?What is Trunk Tracking? TerminologyWhat is Apco Project 25 Digital Communications? Feature Highlights Information on the Internet Where to Obtain More InformationScanner.uniden.com Included with Your Scanner Package Setup Connecting an AntennaMounting an Antenna Optional AntennaTypical Mounting Methods Mounting the Scanner in Your VehicleApplying Power for Vehicle Installation Desktop Installation Applying Power Using Standard AC PowerConnecting an External Speaker Connecting an EarphoneConnecting the Clone Cable Connecting the Tape RecorderListening Safely RememberBasic Operation Setting the SquelchTurn the Scanner On Understanding the Menu System Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents Set attenuation for all search ranges 2DELAY You can assign a variety of step sizes to the channel 9I-CALLMOTOROLA/EDACS Allows you to change the brightness of the display 6CLONE Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode Programming001 1FREQUENCYError OUT of Channel 010 512.0000 NFMOUT of Band C1000 0000.0000Transfer Frequencies Storing Text TagsAssigning a Bank Tag to a Bank Assigning a Text Tag to a ChannelProgramming Tips Beep AlertAssigning the Beep Alert to a Channel Scan Hold Feature To directly access a specific channelScanning ScanRF Attenuation Feature Setting the Delay Mode for FrequencyStoring Frequencies During Scanning During Scanning001 141.5000 NFM Uniden Group a Lockout in Hold ModeChannel Lockout Restoring a Locked-out Channel Lockout in Scanning ModeRestoring All Locked-out Channels Error PRI CH Lockout Priority on010 1240.0000 NFM 001 512.0000 NFMPriority Channel Plus Scan Searching Setting a Search RangeSrch 12.5k Search Hold Feature Srch 12.5k 1240.0000 NFM Range 25cm Amateur GrpStarting Chain Search Data SkipFrequency Skip Srch 12.5k 1240.0000 NFM Range C004Storing Search Frequencies Error Auto StoreSelect Bank CH Data FullFor Search mode, select 1SERVICE Option / Chain Search 001 512.0000 NFM Ctcss 250.3 Bank 003 512.0000 NFM Ctcss Uniden Group a003 Additional Menu Options for SearchingService Search 2PUBLIC Safety 3NEWSService Search Skip NWR-SAME AlertFips Code Testing the Alert SirenProgramming Fips Code Digital and Trunked Systems 001 OOOO.0000 Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked SystemsSelecting or Changing Trunking System Type 010 Programming Trunking FrequenciesProgramming ID Scan Lists Manually M5-0 4128 1216¡ Enter IDM5-0 050-2¡ E5-0 09-022¡Enter Alpha TAG M5-0 1216Receiving Trunked Systems ID Scan Mode ID Scan Hold FeatureM1-14128 867.8375 NFM ID Tag List Tag C1000 0000.0000 Bank Trunked SearchID Monitor Mode ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold ModeM1-14128 MOT ID8192LT ID0-02-042 ID ReviewReview ID Lockout Restoring Locked-out IDsSetting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode Setting Priority in Trunking ModeID tag Bank04 MOT TYP2 Programming Scan Lists During SearchMOT ID LIST01 No.01 M1-1 851.0375 NFM Deleting a Stored IDMoving between Scan List Memories Call Motorola/EDACSMulti-Track TalkgroupsMulti-Track Operational Details Edacs Reception Edacs TrackingSpecial Edacs Features An Edacs Trunked systemEmergency Call Alert Edacs Scat LTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola Tracking001 867.8375 NFM NFM Select Fleet MAP Preset1TYPE2 NFM Block 0 Size Code Programming a Hybrid System50.0 Control Channel Only ModeToggling the Status Bit Disconnect Tone Detect Option End Code Installing the Apco P-25 card Apco Project 25 ReceptionPrecautions for Installing the BCi25D Card Turning ON/OFF the Apco P-25 CardApco P-25 Sound Quality Fine Tuning Threshold Adjustment RangeSound QULTY0050 867.8375 P25 Low Mid Upp 0533 1985Page PC Control Mode Remote InterfaceTo connect Scanner to PC To program your scannerClone Mode Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer SpeedSpeed 39600 bps 419200 bps 5OFF Scanner.uniden.com PC Control ParameterTo connect the Scanner to Scanner Clone Master Unit Slave Unit CloneAdditional Features DimmerEnter Lock Key Beep OptionReverse Mode Receiving Mode SelectionFrequency and Channel Tuning with the VFO Control Channel Step SelectionCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Specifications Glossary of Terms Page Page Preset Fleet Maps AppendixPreset Map Block User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationFleet Map Size Codes Size Code RestrictionsNWR-SAME Event Code Reverse List Ctcss Frequency List Hz DCS Tone CodeBC785D Flow Charts Scan Option Conventional System Option Dimmer One Year Limited Warranty Uniden America Corporation