Uniden BC246T Attaching the Wrist Strap, Installing the Demo Software, Setting Up Your Scanner

Models: BC246T

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the scanner, then thread the other end of the wrist strap back through the small loop to secure it.

Installing the Demo Software

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

Download the software, then double-click on the install package to begin installation. The BC246T SS Install program installs the software. You must install the software to use the scanner with your computer.

After you install the BC246T 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.

Setting Up Your Scanner

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Uniden BC246T owner manual Attaching the Wrist Strap, Installing the Demo Software, Setting Up Your Scanner

Contents

Page Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents ContentsLocking/Unlocking Channels ContentsEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only ContentsSetting Data Skip ContentsThe FCC Wants You to Know The FCC Wants You to KnowScanning Legally 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 itStep IntroductionIntroduction Frequency29.7-49.990 IntroductionGeneral Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Frequency Step - Lets you select a frequency step Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Trunk TrackingWeather SearchKey Controls Backlight and PowerAuto Store PriorityFeature Highlights About This ManualFeature Highlights Entering TextUnderstanding Scanning What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryUnderstanding Scanning What is Searching?What is CTCSS/DCS? DCS Codes Octal Understanding ScanningCTCSS Frequencies Hz Understanding Scanning Conventional ScanningSimplex Operation Understanding Scanning What is Trunk Tracking?Repeater Operation Understanding Scanning Trunked ScanningUnderstanding Scanning Types of Trunking SystemsMotorola Trunking Understanding Scanning EDACS TrunkingUnderstanding Scanning LTR TrunkingUnderstanding Scanning Where To Get More InformationI-CallMotorola/EDACS 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 Setting Up Your ScannerUsing Internal Batteries 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 Removing the Display Sticker Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional AntennaSetting Up Your Scanner Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Attaching the Belt ClipSetting Up Your Scanner Installing the Demo SoftwareAttaching the Wrist Strap Setting Up Your Scanner A Look At The KeypadKey Name Description1-9,0 Setting Up Your ScannerKey Name Description2/Wx Setting Up Your ScannerKey Name DescriptionSetting Up Your Scanner A Look At The DisplaySetting Up Your Scanner Using MenuUsing Func Using the Scroll ControlBasic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Scanning SystemsBasic Operation Selecting Systems to ScanPreprogrammed System Tips Basic Operation Selecting System Channel GroupsLocking/Unlocking Systems Locking/Unlocking ChannelsQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search ID Scan/ID Search ModeTemporarily Holding On a System Holding On a ChannelBasic Operation Quickly Recalling ChannelsMonitoring Trunking Activity Using the Menu Using the MenuLets You Using the MenuSet up Menu ItemOther Settings Other SettingsAdjusting the Key Beep Turning Power Save On or Off+1/Pri to Using the BacklightInitializing the Scanner’s Memory Other SettingsOther Settings Using the PC Control and Cloning OptionsConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Other Settings Cloning the ScannerProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgramming Radio Systems Programming Motorola SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channels 900MHz Band - Use for 900 MHz systems Programming Radio SystemsSee “Setting System Frequencies” on Page Setting System FrequenciesEntering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Motorola ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Programming EDACS SystemsSee “Setting System Frequencies” on Page Entering/Editing EDACS Channel GroupsSetting System Frequencies Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Radio Systems Programming LTR SystemsEntering/Editing EDACS Channels Programming Radio Systems Entering/Editing LTR Channel GroupsSetting System Frequencies See “Setting System Frequencies” on PageProgramming Radio Systems Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ TalkgroupsSetting Up a Channel Group Editing the System Quick Key System-LevelSettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Editing the System NameProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting System LockoutSetting the System Hold Time Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting the Channel Delay TimeSetting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems Only 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 OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Emergency AlertSetting the EDACS ID Format EDACS Systems Only Motorola and EDACS Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Control-ChannelOnly Motorola Systems OnlySetting System Attenuation Trunked Systems Only Entering/Editing the Group Name Group-LevelSettingsDeleting Systems Copying SystemsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting the Group Quick KeySetting Group Lockout Programming/Editing Optional Settings Channel-LevelSettingsDeleting Groups Editing the Channel NameHints Programming/Editing Optional SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Channel AlertSetting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Notes The default setting is Off Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNote The default setting is AUTO Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Channel LockoutDeleting Channels Programming/Editing Optional Settings Copying/Pasting ChannelsSearching and Storing Service SearchSearching and Storing Searching and Storing Quick SearchCTCSS/DCS Search Custom SearchSearching and Storing Editing a Custom Search RangeSearching and Storing Auto Search and StoreSearching and Storing Selecting a SystemStoring a Conventional System 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 HitsUnlocking All Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-OutFrequencies Searching for Subaudible TonesSearch and Close Call Options Screening Out Paging SystemsFinding Repeater Output Frequencies Search and Close Call Options Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting the Modulation Type Search and Close Call Options Setting AttenuationSetting Data Skip Setting the Delay TimeSearch and Close Call Options Setting the Search Frequency StepTurning Weather Alert On/Off Using Weather Alert SAMEUsing Weather Alert SAME Searching For a Weather BroadcastUsing Weather Alert SAME Programming a SAME GroupWX Operation Setting WX Alert PriorityUsing Weather Alert SAME General Use Care and MaintenanceCleaning Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance RepairsBirdies 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 AccessoriesAppendix Preset Fleet MapsAppendix Preset Map Preset MapPreset Map Preset MapAppendix User Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming Information Appendix Size Code RestrictionsPlanning PlanningCollecting Information Planning System Name and Quick KeyFilling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Type Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetGroup Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCSGroup Name and Quick Key System FrequenciesFleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only Band Plan VHF or UHF OnlySystem Name and Quick Key Filling Out the LTR and EDACS WorksheetTalk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert System Frequencies and LCNGroup Nam e Conventional System WorksheetPlanning System NameMotorola System Worksheet Motorola System WorksheetPlanning Group Name PlanningMotorola System Worksheet System NameLTR/EDACS System Worksheet LTR/EDACS System WorksheetPlanning System Quick Key PlanningSystem Name Group NamePreprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed SystemsCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyCity Preprogrammed SystemsState CountyOne-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited WarrantyUniden America 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