Uniden BC785D manual Glossary of Terms

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Glossary of Terms

Alpha tag - This term refers to an alphanumeric text tag that you can enter to describe the individual frequencies that you have programmed. Rather than having to associate a specific frequency to the individuals that are using it, you can enter the actual name of the group. This will eliminate the need for memorizing the group’s frequency.

Attenuator - This scanner comes with a feature to attenuate or reduce the signal strength. The built-in attenuator can be turned on specific frequencies to prevent strong signals from overloading the scanner input, possibly damaging the scanner or missing other transmissions due to the repeated stopping on the stronger signal.

Clone - This term identifies the ability to set up a duplicate scanner. This function allows you to clone all the programming information, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one BC785D to another or BC785D.

Control Channel - This is the frequency within a trunking system that runs the system. On Control Channels (sometimes called Data Channels) you will hear a buzz saw sound. For the most part, it is the sound of the system’s central computer directing talkgroups to particular voice (working) frequencies within the system.

CTCSS - (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) refers to a system where the radio receivers are equipped with tone responsive devices which allow audio signals to appear at the audio output, select voice processing such as scrambling or control repeater functions only when a carrier modulated with a specific tone is received. This method may be used to restrict access to the repeater or receiver, or reduce interference where several stations with output frequencies in close proximity of each other make it difficult to hear the conversation you are interested in. With CTCSS squelching, you can eliminate the possibility of hearing unwanted conversations by selecting one of the 38 standard subaudible tones. You will only hear those transmissions that have been programmed on specific frequencies with the specific subaudible tone that you have selected.

DCS - (Digital Controlled Squelch) refers to a system where the radio receivers are equipped with data burst responsive devices which allow audio signals to appear at the audio output, select voice processing such as scrambling or control repeater functions only when a carrier modulated with specific data burst is received. This method may be used to restrict access to the repeater or receiver, or reduce interference where several stations with output frequencies in close proximity of each other make it difficult to hear the conversation you are interested in. With DCS squelching, you can eliminate the possibility of hearing unwanted conversations by selecting one of the 104 standard data burst subaudible tones. You will only hear those transmissions that have been programmed on specific frequencies with the specific subaudible tone that you have selected.

Enter Lock - This is the term used for locking the keypad. This prevents accidental re-programming of channels and talkgroups entered into memory. The default setting is OFF.

When ENTER LOCK is enabled, the following functions will be disabled:

Enter or modify the Memory Channel frequency

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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 Trunk Tracking? What is Scanning?What is Searching? TerminologyWhat is Apco Project 25 Digital Communications? Feature Highlights Scanner.uniden.com Where to Obtain More InformationInformation on the Internet Included with Your Scanner Package Mounting an Antenna SetupConnecting an Antenna Optional AntennaTypical Mounting Methods Mounting the Scanner in Your VehicleApplying Power for Vehicle Installation Connecting an External Speaker Desktop InstallationApplying Power Using Standard AC Power Connecting an EarphoneListening Safely Connecting the Clone CableConnecting the Tape Recorder RememberTurn the Scanner On Setting the SquelchBasic Operation 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 001 Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu ModeProgramming 1FREQUENCYOUT of Band Error OUT of Channel010 512.0000 NFM C1000 0000.0000Assigning a Bank Tag to a Bank Transfer FrequenciesStoring Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a ChannelAssigning the Beep Alert to a Channel Beep AlertProgramming Tips Scanning Scan Hold FeatureTo directly access a specific channel ScanStoring Frequencies During Scanning RF Attenuation FeatureSetting the Delay Mode for Frequency During ScanningChannel Lockout Lockout in Hold Mode001 141.5000 NFM Uniden Group a Restoring All Locked-out Channels Lockout in Scanning ModeRestoring a Locked-out Channel 010 1240.0000 NFM Error PRI CH LockoutPriority on 001 512.0000 NFMPriority Channel Plus Scan Srch 12.5k Setting a Search RangeSearching Starting Chain Search Search Hold FeatureSrch 12.5k 1240.0000 NFM Range 25cm Amateur Grp Data SkipStoring Search Frequencies Srch 12.5k 1240.0000 NFM Range C004Frequency Skip Select Bank ErrorAuto Store CH Data FullFor Search mode, select 1SERVICE Option / Chain Search 003 001 512.0000 NFM Ctcss 250.3 Bank003 512.0000 NFM Ctcss Uniden Group a Additional Menu Options for SearchingService Search 2PUBLIC Safety 3NEWSService Search Skip NWR-SAME AlertProgramming Fips Code Testing the Alert SirenFips Code Digital and Trunked Systems Selecting or Changing Trunking System Type Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems001 OOOO.0000 010 Programming Trunking FrequenciesProgramming ID Scan Lists Manually M5-0 050-2¡ M5-0 4128 1216¡Enter ID E5-0 09-022¡Receiving Trunked Systems M5-0 1216Enter Alpha TAG M1-14128 867.8375 NFM ID Tag List Tag C1000 0000.0000 Bank ID Scan ModeID Scan Hold Feature Trunked SearchM1-14128 ID Monitor ModeID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold Mode MOT ID8192Review ID Lockout LT ID0-02-042ID Review Restoring Locked-out IDsID tag Bank04 MOT TYP2 Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking ModeSetting Priority in Trunking Mode Programming Scan Lists During SearchMoving between Scan List Memories MOT ID LIST01 No.01 M1-1 851.0375 NFMDeleting a Stored ID 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 Tracking1TYPE2 NFM Select Fleet MAP Preset001 867.8375 NFM NFM Block 0 Size Code Programming a Hybrid SystemToggling the Status Bit Control Channel Only Mode50.0 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 CardSound QULTY0050 Apco P-25 Sound Quality Fine TuningThreshold Adjustment Range 867.8375 P25 Low Mid Upp 0533 1985Page To connect Scanner to PC PC Control ModeRemote Interface To program your scannerSpeed 39600 bps 419200 bps 5OFF Clone ModeStart Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed Scanner.uniden.com PC Control ParameterTo connect the Scanner to Scanner Clone Master Unit Slave Unit CloneEnter Lock Additional FeaturesDimmer Key Beep OptionFrequency and Channel Tuning with the VFO Control Reverse ModeReceiving Mode Selection 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