Uniden BC898T manual Care and Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

General Use

Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.

Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.

If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss.

Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry.

Location

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

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

If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might provide better reception.

Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.

Cleaning

Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.

Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.

To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.

Do not use excessive amounts of water.

Repairs

Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.

Birdies

All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.

Press L/O to lock out the channel, then press SCAN to resume scanning.

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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 ScanningSimplex Operation What is Trunk Tracking?Repeater Operation Trunked Scanning Motorola Trunking Types of Trunking SystemsEdacs Trunking LTR Trunking Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T Where To Obtain More InformationInformation 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 ModeChain Search SearchingHolding On An Active Frequency Skipping Frequencies Setting Data SkipStoring Found Frequencies Automatically Storing Frequencies Setting Subaudible Tones for SearchingAttenuating All Search Ranges Setting Delay For All Search RangesSearching a Trunked Bank Searching for CTCSS/DCS Tones Turning Weather Alert On/Off Using Weather Alert SameSearching for a Weather Broadcast Dssccc Programming a Fips CodePage Transferring a Programmed Frequency ProgrammingTransferring a Frequency to a Specific Channel Deleting a Stored Frequency Duplicate Frequency AlertProgramming a Channel With a CTCSS/DCS Tone Setting Delay in Scan or Search Mode Setting the Delay ModeSetting Delay in Manual Mode Programming TipsData Skip Recording TransmissionsFrequency Skip Programming Conventional Channels Setting the Modulation ModeChanging 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 Edacs Systems Programming a Hybrid SystemProgramming Talk Group ID’s Programming LTR Systems Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Edacs Edacs Specifications Page Optional Accessories Preset Map Preset Fleet MapsAppendix Preset Map Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet MapsSize Code Restrictions Page Warrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden One Year Limited WarrantyPage Page Page UBZZ01322ZB