Uniden BC898T manual Precautions, Earphone Warning

Page 2

Precautions

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following.

IMPORTANT!

This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community.

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.

EARPHONE WARNING!

Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional 32 stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural.

Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 ). Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.

WARNING!

Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Motorola®, SMARTNET®, PL®, Private Line®, and PRIVACY PLUS® are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

LTR® is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson Co.

EDACS® is a registered trademark of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, Inc. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. TrunkTrackerand Trunk Trackingare proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.

Image 2
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 HzRepeater Operation What is Trunk Tracking?Simplex Operation Trunked Scanning Edacs Trunking Types of Trunking SystemsMotorola Trunking LTR Trunking Information On The Internet Where To Obtain More InformationUsing a Computer to Control Your BC898T 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 ListsHolding On An Active Frequency SearchingChain Search Storing Found Frequencies Setting Data SkipSkipping Frequencies Setting Subaudible Tones for Searching Automatically Storing FrequenciesSearching a Trunked Bank Setting Delay For All Search RangesAttenuating All Search Ranges Searching for CTCSS/DCS Tones Searching for a Weather Broadcast Using Weather Alert SameTurning Weather Alert On/Off Programming a Fips Code DsscccPage Transferring a Frequency to a Specific Channel ProgrammingTransferring a Programmed Frequency Programming a Channel With a CTCSS/DCS Tone Duplicate Frequency AlertDeleting a Stored Frequency Setting Delay in Manual Mode Setting the Delay ModeSetting Delay in Scan or Search Mode Programming TipsFrequency Skip Recording TransmissionsData Skip Changing the Frequency Step Setting the Modulation ModeProgramming Conventional Channels 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 Talk Group ID’s Programming a Hybrid SystemProgramming Edacs Systems Programming LTR Systems Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Edacs Edacs Specifications Page Optional Accessories Appendix Preset Fleet MapsPreset Map Preset Map Size Code Restrictions User Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming Information Page One Year Limited Warranty Warrantor Uniden America Corporation UnidenPage Page Page UBZZ01322ZB