Uniden BC898T manual Edacs

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Scan won’t start.

The antenna might need

Check the antenna

(continued)

to be adjusted.

connection.

 

 

 

Weather scan doesn’t

The squelch might need to

Adjust the squelch

work.

be adjusted.

threshold. See “Setting the

 

 

Squelch” on Page 20.

 

The antenna might need

Check the antenna

 

to be adjusted.

connection.

If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps.

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

Scanner won’t track a

The system might not be

Scan another system.

trunked system.

one your scanner can

 

 

scan.

 

 

The data frequency might

Enter the data frequency.

 

be missing.

 

 

The scanner might need

Change to a Type 1

 

to be changed to a Type 1

scanner setup. Review

 

scanner setup.

“Programming Motorola

 

 

Systems” on Page 41.

 

The system you are trying

Set the scanner to scan

 

to scan might be LTR or

LTR or EDACS systems.

 

EDACS.

Review “Programming

 

 

EDACS Systems” on

 

 

Page 44 and

 

 

“Programming LTR

 

 

Systems” on Page 45.

Scanner won’t stop

No ID’s have been

Program one or more ID’s.

scanning during Scan List

programmed.

 

mode.

 

 

 

The ID’s you have stored

Wait for the ID’s to

 

are not active.

become active or scan

 

 

another system.

Scanner won’t acquire the

The squelch might need to

Adjust the squelch

data channel.

be adjusted.

threshold. See “Setting

 

 

the Squelch” on Page 20.

 

The frequency used for

Check your frequency list

 

the data channel might be

for the data channel.

 

missing.

 

Missing replies to

The scanner might need

Change to a Type 1

conversations.

to be changed to a Type 1

scanner setup. Review

 

scanner setup.

“Programming Motorola

.

 

Systems” on Page 41.

The fleet map might be

Try another preset fleet

 

incorrect.

map or 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 Understanding Scanning What is Scanning?What is Searching? What is CTCSS/DCS?Ctcss 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 ScannerListening Safely Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/HeadphoneUsing An Optional Tape Recorder Adapter Safety FeatureInstalling The Software Using the Demo SoftwareInstalling a Temporary Power Cord Installing The Scanner In a VehicleConnecting the Antenna Plug Connecting the DC Power CordInstalling a Permanent Power Cord Turning On the Scanner Setting the SquelchUsing the Rotary Tuner Basic OperationScanning Programmed Channels Using the Frequency/Channel Mode SelectorUsing the Lock Key/LED Manually Selecting a ChannelPriority Scanning Locking/Unlocking BanksLocking/Unlocking Channels Restoring All Locked Out ChannelsTrunk Scanning Options Using the DimmerID Lockout Setting the AttenuatorRestoring a Single ID ID Delay ModeID Hold Mode Searching TipsScan 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 Programming Tips Setting the Delay ModeSetting Delay in Scan or Search Mode Setting Delay in Manual ModeRecording Transmissions Data SkipFrequency Skip Setting the Modulation Mode Programming Conventional ChannelsChanging the Frequency Step Setting Priority Channels Programming Channels and Entering Trunking Frequencies Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming ModeProgramming Trunked Systems Programming Motorola SystemsProgramming 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