Uniden BC898T manual Installing Your Scanner, For Home Use Desktop Installation

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Installing Your Scanner

These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner:

If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. You might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna.

To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional antennas.

Use an optional earphone or stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual.

Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

For Home Use (Desktop Installation)

DC 12V

 

Power Jack

 

Remote Jack

Antenna Jack

 

Telescoping

 

Antenna

Plug

1.Insert the DC plug end of the included AC adapter into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner.

2.Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

3.Plug the included telescoping antenna into the ANT connector on the back of the scanner. Then extend the antenna to its full height.

Note: For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna might improve the reception.

4.Use the scanner’s desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle.

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Contents Page Precautions Earphone WarningBC898T Controls and Display Contents Page FCC Wants You to Know Scanning LegallyFrequency Range Steps Mode Transmission IntroductionFeature Highlights About This Manual What is CTCSS/DCS? What is Scanning?What is Searching? Understanding ScanningConventional Scanning Ctcss Frequencies HzWhat is Trunk Tracking? Simplex OperationRepeater Operation Trunked Scanning Types of Trunking Systems Motorola TrunkingEdacs Trunking LTR Trunking Where To Obtain More Information Using a Computer to Control Your BC898TInformation On The Internet Frequency Guide National Public Safety Included With Your ScannerInstalling Your Scanner For Home Use Desktop InstallationAdapter Safety Feature Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/HeadphoneUsing An Optional Tape Recorder Listening SafelyUsing the Demo Software Installing The SoftwareConnecting the DC Power Cord Installing The Scanner In a VehicleConnecting the Antenna Plug Installing a Temporary Power CordInstalling a Permanent Power Cord Basic Operation Setting the SquelchUsing the Rotary Tuner Turning On the ScannerManually Selecting a Channel Using the Frequency/Channel Mode SelectorUsing the Lock Key/LED Scanning Programmed ChannelsRestoring All Locked Out Channels Locking/Unlocking BanksLocking/Unlocking Channels Priority ScanningUsing the Dimmer Trunk Scanning OptionsSetting the Attenuator ID LockoutSearching Tips ID Delay ModeID Hold Mode Restoring a Single IDID Monitor Mode Scan ListsSearching Chain SearchHolding On An Active Frequency Setting Data Skip Skipping FrequenciesStoring Found Frequencies Setting Subaudible Tones for Searching Automatically Storing FrequenciesSetting Delay For All Search Ranges Attenuating All Search RangesSearching a Trunked Bank Searching for CTCSS/DCS Tones Using Weather Alert Same Turning Weather Alert On/OffSearching for a Weather Broadcast Programming a Fips Code DsscccPage Programming Transferring a Programmed FrequencyTransferring a Frequency to a Specific Channel Duplicate Frequency Alert Deleting a Stored FrequencyProgramming a Channel With a CTCSS/DCS Tone Setting Delay in Manual Mode Setting the Delay ModeSetting Delay in Scan or Search Mode Programming TipsRecording Transmissions Data SkipFrequency Skip Setting the Modulation Mode Programming Conventional ChannelsChanging the Frequency Step Setting Priority Channels Programming Motorola Systems Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming ModeProgramming Trunked Systems Programming Channels and Entering Trunking FrequenciesProgramming Fleet Maps Selecting a Preset Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System Programming Edacs SystemsProgramming Talk Group ID’s Programming LTR Systems Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Edacs Edacs Specifications Page Optional Accessories Preset Fleet Maps Preset MapAppendix Preset Map User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationSize Code Restrictions Page One Year Limited Warranty Warrantor Uniden America Corporation UnidenPage Page Page UBZZ01322ZB