Uniden BC898T manual Programming Fleet Maps

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4.If necessary, repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT V until PRO9 F appears. Then press E on the keypad.

5.To enter trunking frequencies, use the keypad to enter the first frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).

Note: To clear a mistake while entering a frequency, press . twice then enter the frequency again.

6.For each additional frequency, select the next channel by turning the rotary tuner or pressing HOLD U. Then use the keypad to enter the next frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).

7.If you selected E2-800, E2-900, or E1 in Step 3, stop here.

Otherwise, if you selected E2-HIor E2-UHFin Step 3, follow these steps to enter the band plan (base frequency, spacing frequency, and offset channel) for the system you want to scan.

a.Press DATA.

b.Turn the rotary tuner or repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT V until BASE appears. Then press E.

c.Select the band plan by pressing A, B, or C.

d.Use the keypad to enter the base frequency, then press E and press HOLD U.

e.Use the keypad to enter the step frequency, then press E and press HOLD U.

f.Use the keypad to enter the channel offset, then press E and press HOLD U.

g.If the system uses more than one band plan, press DATA then repeat Steps c-f.

Programming Fleet Maps

If you programmed a trunk tracking bank and press SRC, talk group ID’s appear. Since your scanner defaults to monitor Type II systems, most if not all ID’s appear as even numbers. However, if you notice an even mix of odd and even talk group ID’s, for example 6477, 2560, 6481, 6144, 1167, etc., then you are probably monitoring either a Type I or Hybrid system.

You might also notice that you are missing responses when you hold on an active ID. Unlike Type II systems, Type I/IIi systems require a fleet map that sets specific fleet- subfleet parameters. It’s easy to select a fleet map for your scanner; what isn’t always easy is selecting or programming a map that matches your particular area.

There are 16 preset fleet maps listed in the appendix that you can choose, and these are usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/IIi trunk tracking bank. If you choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversations, then you’ll have to program your own fleet map.

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Contents Page Earphone Warning PrecautionsBC898T Controls and Display Contents Page Scanning Legally FCC Wants You to KnowIntroduction Frequency Range Steps Mode TransmissionFeature Highlights About This Manual What is Searching? What is Scanning?What is CTCSS/DCS? Understanding ScanningCtcss Frequencies Hz Conventional ScanningWhat 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 Included With Your Scanner Frequency Guide National Public SafetyFor Home Use Desktop Installation Installing Your ScannerUsing An Optional Tape Recorder Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/HeadphoneAdapter Safety Feature Listening SafelyInstalling The Software Using the Demo SoftwareConnecting the Antenna Plug Installing The Scanner In a VehicleConnecting the DC Power Cord Installing a Temporary Power CordInstalling a Permanent Power Cord Using the Rotary Tuner Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Turning On the ScannerUsing the Lock Key/LED Using the Frequency/Channel Mode SelectorManually Selecting a Channel Scanning Programmed ChannelsLocking/Unlocking Channels Locking/Unlocking BanksRestoring All Locked Out Channels Priority ScanningTrunk Scanning Options Using the DimmerID Lockout Setting the AttenuatorID Hold Mode ID Delay ModeSearching Tips Restoring a Single IDScan Lists ID Monitor ModeSearching Chain SearchHolding On An Active Frequency Setting Data Skip Skipping FrequenciesStoring Found Frequencies Automatically Storing Frequencies Setting Subaudible Tones for SearchingSetting 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 Dssccc Programming a Fips CodePage 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 Scan or Search Mode Setting the Delay ModeSetting Delay in Manual Mode Programming TipsRecording Transmissions Data SkipFrequency Skip Setting the Modulation Mode Programming Conventional ChannelsChanging the Frequency Step Setting Priority Channels Programming Trunked Systems Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming ModeProgramming Motorola 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 Warrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden One Year Limited WarrantyPage Page Page UBZZ01322ZB