Uniden BC125AT owner manual Introduction

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In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden BC125AT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close Call™ RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. You can program up to 500 frequencies into the scanner's memory either manually or using optional computer software. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is preprogrammed with service banks for your convenience. You can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by police and other agencies, without tedious and complicated programming. The scanner gives you direct access to over 40,000 exciting frequencies. Use your scanner to monitor:

Police

Fire/Emergency

HAM Radio

Marine

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Contents BC125AT Owners Precautions Earphone WarningContents Programming Channels Weather Operation FCC Wants You To Know Scanning Legally Introduction Feature Highlights Direct Access lets you directly access any channelPage Page Frequency Range Step Mode Band Lower Upper USA Band PlanIncluded with Your Scanner Scanning Basics Optional AccessoriesWhat is Scanning? Understanding Scanning What is Searching?What is CTCSS/DCS? Conventional Scanning Simplex Operation Repeater OperationWhere To Learn More Service Search BanksUnderstanding Banks Channel Storage BanksSetting UP Your Scanner Connecting the AntennaConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Adjusting the Belt Clip Powering the ScannerInstalling Non-Rechargeable Batteries Installing Rechargeable Ni-MH BatteriesCharging the Ni-MH Batteries USB Message Batt Meaning Scanner Type Cond About Your Scanner Getting to Know the ScannerClr PriWeather menu Func HoldScan SrchTurning On the Scanner Play/ChargePgm/E ProgrammingLook At The Display Item MeaningScan/Service Search/Custom Search/Close Call Only modeAdjusting the Volume Setting Up Your ScannerUsing the Scroll Control Knob Adjusting the Squelch Setting the BacklightAdjusting the Contrast Setting the Charging Timer Display/Charge menuUsing the Keypad Lock Setting the Beep ToneResetting the Scanner All Memory Clear displaysProgramming Channels Programming Channel Text Tags Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel Setting Channel Modulation Channel menuSetting the Priority Channel Setting Channel Delay Deleting ChannelsScanning Stored Channels Clearing a BankPage Priority Scan Modes Manually Selecting a Channel Locking Out ChannelsUnlocking Channels Unlock all Channels in Banks Currently Enabled for ScanTo Lock Out a Specific Channel Service Search Mode Service Search Receive/Hold ModesCustom Search Mode Frequency MHz Step kHz Quick Search Mode Custom Search Receive/Hold ModesQuick Search Receive/Hold Modes Search Delay Search OptionsProgramming Custom Search Ranges CTCSS/DCS SearchTurn Scroll Control to CTCSS/DCS Search and press Pgm/E Storing Found Search Frequencies Locking Out Search FrequenciesUnlocking Search Frequencies Using the Close Call Feature Close CallClose Call Menu Close Call Only ModeSelecting Close Call Modes Page Set Close Call Bands Close Call Alert Close Call Hits BankClose Call Delay Close Call CTCSS/DCS Search Weather OperationSearching for a Weather Broadcast Weather Alert Standby To exit Weather Alert Standby mode, press Scan Technical SpecificationsWeather Alert Priority Operating Temperature NFM 138.150 MHz 157.100 MHz Signal Noise Ratio nominal VHF Low Band 25.0050 MHz Rbrc Information References Ctcss FrequenciesDSC Codes BirdiesWarranty One Year Limited WarrantyPage Procedure for Obtaining Performance of Warranty