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Uniden BC246T owner manual Removing the Display Sticker, Using AC Power, Connecting the Antenna

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Removing the Display Sticker

Before you use the scanner, use your thumb and forefinger to remove the protective plastic sticker over the display.

Using AC Power

You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter.

To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet.

If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

Connecting the Antenna

To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.

Connecting an Optional Antenna

The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.

Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store.

Setting Up Your Scanner

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Uniden BC246T Removing the Display Sticker, Using AC Power, Connecting the Antenna, Connecting an Optional Antenna

Contents

Page Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents ContentsLocking/Unlocking Channels ContentsEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only ContentsSetting Data Skip ContentsThe FCC Wants You to Know Scanning LegallyThe FCC Wants You to Know The FCC Wants You to Know According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act ECPA, you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation unless such activity is otherwise illegal. This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate itIntroduction IntroductionFrequency Step29.7-49.990 IntroductionFeature Highlights Feature HighlightsGeneral Frequency Step - Lets you select a frequency step Feature HighlightsWeather Trunk TrackingSearch Feature HighlightsAuto Store Backlight and PowerPriority Key ControlsFeature Highlights About This ManualFeature Highlights Entering TextUnderstanding Scanning What is Scanning?Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Understanding ScanningWhat is Searching? What is CTCSS/DCS?Understanding Scanning Understanding Scanning CTCSS Frequencies HzDCS Codes Octal Conventional Scanning Simplex OperationUnderstanding Scanning What is Trunk Tracking? Repeater OperationUnderstanding Scanning Understanding Scanning Trunked ScanningTypes of Trunking Systems Motorola TrunkingUnderstanding Scanning Understanding Scanning EDACS TrunkingUnderstanding Scanning LTR TrunkingWhere To Get More Information I-CallMotorola/EDACSUnderstanding Scanning You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER hours are from 10 00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday Understanding ScanningIncluded With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Using Internal BatteriesSetting Up Your Scanner Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeablebattery types and NI-MH.BATT. for rechargeable battery types. See also “Using Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 32 when you use rechargeable batteries Setting Up Your ScannerPage Connecting the Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Removing the Display StickerConnecting an Extension Speaker Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneAttaching the Belt Clip Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling the Demo Software Attaching the Wrist StrapSetting Up Your Scanner Key Name A Look At The KeypadDescription Setting Up Your ScannerKey Name Setting Up Your ScannerDescription 1-9,0Key Name Setting Up Your ScannerDescription 2/WxSetting Up Your Scanner A Look At The DisplayUsing Func Using MenuUsing the Scroll Control Setting Up Your ScannerBasic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchScanning Systems Basic OperationSelecting Systems to Scan Preprogrammed System TipsBasic Operation Locking/Unlocking Systems Selecting System Channel GroupsLocking/Unlocking Channels Basic OperationTemporarily Holding On a System ID Scan/ID Search ModeHolding On a Channel Quickly Storing an ID During ID SearchQuickly Recalling Channels Monitoring Trunking ActivityBasic Operation Using the Menu Using the MenuSet up Using the MenuMenu Item Lets YouAdjusting the Key Beep Other SettingsTurning Power Save On or Off Other SettingsInitializing the Scanner’s Memory Using the BacklightOther Settings +1/Pri toUsing the PC Control and Cloning Options Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerOther Settings Other Settings Cloning the ScannerProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Conventional Systems Setting Up a Channel GroupEntering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Motorola Systems Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems 900MHz Band - Use for 900 MHz systems Programming Radio SystemsEntering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Setting System FrequenciesSetting Up a Channel Group See “Setting System Frequencies” on PageProgramming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Motorola ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Programming EDACS SystemsSetting System Frequencies Entering/Editing EDACS Channel GroupsSetting Up a Channel Group See “Setting System Frequencies” on PageProgramming LTR Systems Entering/Editing EDACS ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Setting System Frequencies Entering/Editing LTR Channel GroupsSee “Setting System Frequencies” on Page Programming Radio SystemsEntering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Radio Systems Programming/Editing Optional Settings System-LevelSettingsEditing the System Name Editing the System Quick KeySetting System Lockout Setting the System Hold TimeProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting the Channel Delay Time Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Data Skip Conventional Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Editing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting I-Call Motorola and EDACS Systems OnlySetting the EDACS ID Format EDACS Systems Only Setting Emergency AlertMotorola and EDACS Systems Only Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting Control-ChannelOnly Motorola Systems Only Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Deleting Systems Group-LevelSettingsCopying Systems Entering/Editing the Group NameSetting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Deleting Groups Channel-LevelSettingsEditing the Channel Name Programming/Editing Optional SettingsHints Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting Channel Alert Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Notes The default setting is Off Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNote The default setting is AUTO Setting Channel Lockout Deleting ChannelsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional Settings Copying/Pasting ChannelsService Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick SearchCustom Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing Editing a Custom Search RangeSearching and Storing Auto Search and StoreSelecting a System Storing a Conventional SystemSearching and Storing Searching and Storing Storing a Trunked SystemUsing the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call FeatureUsing the Close Call Feature Setting Close Call OptionsUsing the Close Call Feature Close Call HitsManaging Locked-OutFrequencies Search and Close Call OptionsSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All FrequenciesScreening Out Paging Systems Finding Repeater Output FrequenciesSearch and Close Call Options Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation TypeSearch and Close Call Options Setting Data Skip Setting AttenuationSetting the Delay Time Search and Close Call OptionsSearch and Close Call Options Setting the Search Frequency StepUsing Weather Alert SAME Using Weather Alert SAMESearching For a Weather Broadcast Turning Weather Alert On/OffUsing Weather Alert SAME Programming a SAME GroupSetting WX Alert Priority Using Weather Alert SAMEWX Operation Cleaning Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance General UseRepairs BirdiesCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshootingcontinued TroubleshootingIf you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division TroubleshootingSpecifications SpecificationsOperating Temperature SpecificationsOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesPreset Fleet Maps AppendixAppendix Preset Map Preset MapPreset Map Preset MapUser Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationAppendix Appendix Size Code RestrictionsPlanning Collecting InformationPlanning System Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Conventional System WorksheetPlanning Group Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetFrequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS System TypeFleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only System FrequenciesBand Plan VHF or UHF Only Group Name and Quick KeyTalk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert Filling Out the LTR and EDACS WorksheetSystem Frequencies and LCN System Name and Quick KeyPlanning Conventional System WorksheetSystem Name Group Nam eMotorola System Worksheet PlanningMotorola System Worksheet Motorola System Worksheet PlanningSystem Name Group NameLTR/EDACS System Worksheet PlanningLTR/EDACS System Worksheet System Name PlanningGroup Name System Quick KeyPreprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed SystemsState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityState Preprogrammed SystemsCounty CityOne-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited WarrantyUniden 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