you would program a system with channels at 1, 3, 5, and 9 into Trunk 2 channels 51, 53, 55, and 59).
Where To Obtain More Information
By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner. The two included conventional and trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know – what frequencies have interesting content.
Information On The Internet
The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of frequencies for your area. You can use a search engine to find and use them.
Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. Here are a few useful sites:
•http://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency resources and home of Police Call.
You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday).
•http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for
•http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications.
•svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm * - conventional frequency information on file with the US Government
*- This web site is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.
To purchase another copy of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your local dealer or:
Uniden Parts Department (800)
(Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Monday through Friday.)
For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com.
Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T
You can operate your scanner using software and a personal computer and cable (not included). Free demo software is available at http://www.uniden.com. You can also purchase a registration key to upgrade the demo software to full functionality.
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