Uniden BC785D manual Remote Interface, PC Control Mode, To connect Scanner to PC

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Remote Interface

You can communicate and program your BC785D in numerous ways with peripheral devices using the Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes:

❖PC Control mode

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

❖Clone mode

Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to another BC785D scanner or BC250D.

PC Control Mode

To connect Scanner to PC:

EXPANSION SLOT

Plug the smaller end of the supplied Remote Interface Cable into the remote port which is on the right side 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 E-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 E-Scanner software and use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the Remote Interface Cable.

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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