Uniden BC250D manual Searching, Setting a Search Range

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Searching

Setting a Search Range

Note: First you must set the search ranges through the Menu screen prior to any searching.

The BC250D can search up to 10 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations in your area.

To set a Search Range, enter into the Menu mode.

1.Press MENU/BACK.

2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH

/ 2:SEARCH RANGE - by rotating the VFO and pressing E.

3.Select a range number by rotating the VFO and pressing

E.

4.Select 1:RANGE by rotating the VFO and pressing E. Enter the lowest frequency using the keypad and then press E, then repeat the same for the highest frequency. Then press SEARCH.

––– OR –––

Another method is as follows:

SRCH 12.5k

1240.0000 NFM

Range 1234567890

1.Press and hold SEARCH for 2 seconds.

2.Select -range number-1:RANGEand program the lowest and highest frequencies the same way as step 3 and 4 above.

Note: • The scanner can continuously search up to 10 ranges. (Chain Search)

•You can select or deselect the search range freely by pressing the corresponding number with the keypad.

•The scanner automatically increases its search speed from 100 to 300 steps per second for the bands having 5 kHz steps. (Turbo Search)

•After you have set the search range through the Menu the first time for a range, you will be able to set new ranges for the same range by using the keypad and the standard direct entry method.

•Searching feature is applied to Control Channel Only mode (see page 73).

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Contents Page Page Contents Edacs Scat Introduction LTRFront View Icon Display Icon DescriptionBC250D Shortcuts Press Important Notice What is Scanning? What is Searching?What is Trunk Tracking? TerminologyWhat is Apco Project 25 Digital Communications? Feature Highlights Page Information on the Internet Where to Obtain More InformationScanner.uniden.com Included with Your Scanner Package Setup Installing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Low Battery IndicatorConnecting the Remote Cable Flexible AntennaBeltclip Listening SafelyBasic Operation Setting the SquelchTurn the Scanner On Understanding the Menu System Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents You can assign a variety of step sizes to the search range 5TONE Data 4BEEP Alert You can assign a variety of step sizes to the channel 8I-CALLMOTOROLA/EDACS 8ID Scan List LTR Cntrl CH only 9BANK TAG Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode UsingProgramming Press MENU/BACKDeleting a Stored Frequency Editing a Stored FrequencyDuplicate Frequency Alert PressTransfer Frequencies Storing Text TagsPress HOLD/MAN Assigning a Bank Tag to a Bank Press MENU/BACKProgramming Tips Beep AlertAssigning the Beep Alert to a Channel Page Storing Frequencies During Scanning ScanningDuring Scanning Press HOLD/MAN RF Attenuation Feature Setting the Delay Mode for Frequency Lockout in Scanning Mode Lockout in Hold Mode Press HOLD/MAN Channel Lockout Restoring All Locked-out Channels Restoring a Locked-out ChannelPriority Scan Changing the Priority Channel Priority Channel Plus ScanSetting a Search Range SearchingStarting Chain Search Search Hold FeatureData Skip Frequency Skip Storing Search FrequenciesAuto Storing C004 0000.0000Squelch SQ Mode Tone Search mode001 512.0000 NFM Ctcss 250.3 Bank Additional Menu Options for Searching Service Search Service OptionService Search Skip NWR-SAME AlertTesting the Alert Siren Programming Fips CodeTo clear a stored Fips code, press 0 and E successively Digital and Trunked Systems Page Programming Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems Selecting or Changing Trunking System TypeProgramming Trunking Frequencies For instructions. is completeProgramming ID Scan Lists Manually To enter a Type 1 ID To enter a Type 2 Talk Group IDTo enter an Edacs ID To enter a LTR ID Assigning a Text Tag to a Talk Group ID Press MENU/BACKReceiving Trunked Systems ID Scan Mode ID Scan 867.9875 NFM ListID Scan Hold Feature ID Monitor ModeTo directly access a specific channel Trunked SearchID Lockout ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold ModeSCAN, RSM or Search Review ID Lockout Restoring Locked-out IDsTo unlock a single ID, follow these steps Press MENU/BACK To unlock all locked out IDs in a bank onceSetting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode Reverse KeyProgramming Scan Lists During Search Setting Priority in Trunking ModeDeleting a Stored ID Moving between Scan List Memories Call Motorola/EDACSMulti-Track You can enter the instant shortcutMulti-Track Operational Details Edacs Reception Edacs TrackingAn Edacs Trunked system SearchSpecial Edacs Features AFS Partial Entry FeaturePatch Tracking LTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola TrackingSelecting Preset Fleet Map Fleet Map ProgrammingProgramming a Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System50.0 Control Channel Only Mode Toggling the Status BitPage Disconnect Tone Detect Option End Code Installing the Apco P-25 Card Apco Project ReceptionPrecautions for Installing the BCi25D Card Turning ON/OFF the Apco P-25 CardApco P-25 Sound Quality Fine Tuning Threshold Adjustment RangePage PC Control Mode Remote InterfaceTo connect Scanner to PC To program your scannerStart Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed Clone ModeScanner.uniden.com PC Control Parameter Master To connect the Scanner to ScannerClone Additional Features DimmerEnter Lock Key LockReverse Mode Key Beep OptionScreen Mask Channel Step SelectionReceiving Mode Selection Frequency and Channel Tuning with the VFO ControlCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Specifications Glossary of Terms Page 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 100 101 BC250D Flow Charts 102103 104 One Year Limited Warranty Uniden America Corporation