Uniden BC898T manual Using the Demo Software, Installing The Software

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Connect one end of the cable to the tape recorder’s remote jack, then connect the other end of the cable to LINE on the front of the scanner.

Remember! You must program a channel for tape recording before you can record it. See “Recording Transmissions” on Page 38 for more information.

Using the Demo Software

You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com.

If you have installed the software and it is running, select Help by right clicking anywhere on the opening screen. A selection popup appears. Move the cursor to Help. BC898TSS Help appears. Then click on BC898TSS Help.

To turn on the computer control feature and set the baud rate, hold down RMT on the front of the scanner until you hear two short beeps, turn the rotary tuner until the baud rate you want to select appears, then press E.

To cancel computer control, hold down RMT until you hear two short beeps, turn the rotary tuner until OFF appears, then press E.

Installing The Software

Download the software, then double-click on the install package to begin installation. The BC898T SS Install program installs the software. You must install the software to use the scanner with your computer.

After you install the BC898T SS Install program, start it by double clicking on the desktop icon or by selecting it in the Start Programs list.

You can upgrade the included software to a full version by purchasing a registration key at http://www.uniden.com.

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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 Scanning? What is Searching?What is CTCSS/DCS? 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 InstallationUsing An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone Using An Optional Tape RecorderAdapter Safety Feature Listening SafelyUsing the Demo Software Installing The SoftwareInstalling The Scanner In a Vehicle Connecting the Antenna PlugConnecting the DC Power Cord Installing a Temporary Power CordInstalling a Permanent Power Cord Setting the Squelch Using the Rotary TunerBasic Operation Turning On the ScannerUsing the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector Using the Lock Key/LEDManually Selecting a Channel Scanning Programmed ChannelsLocking/Unlocking Banks Locking/Unlocking ChannelsRestoring All Locked Out Channels Priority ScanningUsing the Dimmer Trunk Scanning OptionsSetting the Attenuator ID LockoutID Delay Mode ID Hold ModeSearching Tips 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 the Delay Mode Setting Delay in Scan or Search ModeSetting Delay in Manual Mode Programming TipsFrequency Skip Recording TransmissionsData Skip Changing the Frequency Step Setting the Modulation ModeProgramming Conventional Channels Setting Priority Channels Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode Programming Trunked SystemsProgramming Motorola 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