Uniden BC125AT owner manual Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel

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2.Press Pgm/E to enter the Channel menu. (You can also press Hold and scroll to the channel; press Func then Pgm/E.)

3.Scroll to select Edit Tag and press Pgm/E.

4.Turn Scroll Control to choose the characters, pressing > or < to move the cursor to the right or left. If you make a mistake, press .. Clr to clear the last character. Press .. Clr twice to clear all characters. To cancel and exit, press L/O.

5.Press Pgm/E to save the tag and return to the Channel menu.

Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel

You can store a CTCSS tone or DCS code, set the scanner to search for tones/codes, have the scanner open squelch on any tone/code, or have the squelch only open if no CTCSS/DCS is detected for any channel. (Default = Off)

1.To select a channel, press Hold and then enter the channel number.

2.Press Pgm/E to enter the Channel menu. (You can also press Hold and scroll to the channel; press Func then Pgm/E.)

3.Scroll to select Set CTCSS/DCS and press Pgm/E.

4.Scroll to select one of the following options:

Off - the scanner ignores all tones and opens squelch on any signal

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Contents BC125AT Owners Earphone Warning PrecautionsContents Programming Channels Weather Operation FCC Wants You To Know Scanning Legally Introduction Direct Access lets you directly access any channel Feature HighlightsPage Page Frequency Range USA Band Plan Step Mode Band Lower UpperIncluded with Your Scanner Optional Accessories What is Scanning?Scanning Basics What is Searching? What is CTCSS/DCS?Understanding Scanning Conventional Scanning Repeater Operation Simplex OperationChannel Storage Banks Where To Learn MoreService Search Banks Understanding BanksConnecting the Antenna Setting UP Your ScannerConnecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension SpeakerConnecting an Optional Antenna Powering the Scanner Adjusting the Belt ClipInstalling Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries Installing Non-Rechargeable BatteriesCharging the Ni-MH Batteries USB Message Batt Meaning Scanner Type Cond Getting to Know the Scanner About Your ScannerPri Weather menuClr Srch FuncHold ScanProgramming Turning On the ScannerPlay/Charge Pgm/EItem Meaning Look At The DisplayOnly mode Scan/Service Search/Custom Search/Close CallSetting Up Your Scanner Using the Scroll Control KnobAdjusting the Volume Setting the Backlight Adjusting the SquelchAdjusting the Contrast Display/Charge menu Setting the Charging TimerAll Memory Clear displays Using the Keypad LockSetting the Beep Tone Resetting the ScannerProgramming Channels Programming Channel Text Tags Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel Channel menu Setting Channel ModulationSetting the Priority Channel Deleting Channels Setting Channel DelayClearing a Bank Scanning Stored ChannelsPage Priority Scan Modes Locking Out Channels Manually Selecting a ChannelUnlock all Channels in Banks Currently Enabled for Scan To Lock Out a Specific ChannelUnlocking Channels Service Search Receive/Hold Modes Service Search ModeCustom Search Mode Frequency MHz Step kHz Custom Search Receive/Hold Modes Quick Search ModeQuick Search Receive/Hold Modes Search Options Search DelayCTCSS/DCS Search Turn Scroll Control to CTCSS/DCS Search and press Pgm/EProgramming Custom Search Ranges Locking Out Search Frequencies Storing Found Search FrequenciesUnlocking Search Frequencies Close Call Using the Close Call FeatureClose Call Only Mode Selecting Close Call ModesClose Call Menu Page Set Close Call Bands Close Call Hits Bank Close Call AlertClose Call Delay Weather Operation Searching for a Weather BroadcastClose Call CTCSS/DCS Search Weather Alert Standby Technical Specifications Weather Alert PriorityTo exit Weather Alert Standby mode, press Scan Operating Temperature NFM 138.150 MHz 157.100 MHz Signal Noise Ratio nominal VHF Low Band 25.0050 MHz Rbrc Information Ctcss Frequencies ReferencesBirdies DSC CodesOne Year Limited Warranty WarrantyPage Procedure for Obtaining Performance of Warranty