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Uniden BC246T owner manual A Look At The Display, Setting Up Your Scanner

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A Look At The Display

A Look At The Display

The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The dark area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text display area. Information about the currently tuned frequency appears here.

SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with numbers (0-9). The currently active system indicator flashes.

ATT - appears when the attenuation feature is turned on (see “Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 70).

PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on (see “Priority Scan” on Page 48).

- appears when you lock the keypad (see “Locking/Unlocking the Keypad” on Page 48).

- alerts you when the battery power gets low.

GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers ( -). The currently active group indicator flashes.

AM/FM/NFM - appears to show the type of transmission.

L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency.

- appears when you hold down function.

Func

to select a

- appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode (see “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 86).

Setting Up Your Scanner

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Uniden BC246T owner manual A Look At The Display, 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 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 itStep IntroductionIntroduction Frequency29.7-49.990 IntroductionFeature Highlights Feature HighlightsGeneral 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 MemoryWhat 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 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 ClipInstalling the Demo Software Attaching the Wrist StrapSetting Up Your Scanner 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 SystemsSelecting Systems to Scan Preprogrammed System TipsBasic Operation 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 ChannelQuickly Recalling Channels Monitoring Trunking ActivityBasic Operation 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 SettingsUsing the PC Control and Cloning Options Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerOther Settings Other Settings Cloning the ScannerProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgramming Motorola Systems Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems 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 LTR Systems Entering/Editing EDACS ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Entering/Editing LTR Channel GroupsSetting System Frequencies See “Setting System Frequencies” on PageEntering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Radio Systems Editing the System Quick Key System-LevelSettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Editing the System NameSetting 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 OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Emergency AlertSetting the EDACS ID Format EDACS Systems Only Motorola and EDACS Systems OnlySetting Control-ChannelOnly Motorola Systems Only Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Entering/Editing the Group Name Group-LevelSettingsDeleting Systems Copying SystemsSetting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional Settings Channel-LevelSettingsDeleting Groups Editing the Channel NameHints 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 Searching and Storing Quick SearchCTCSS/DCS Search Custom SearchSearching 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 HitsUnlocking All Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-OutFrequencies Searching for Subaudible TonesScreening 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 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 GroupSetting WX Alert Priority Using Weather Alert SAMEWX Operation General Use Care and MaintenanceCleaning Care and MaintenanceRepairs 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 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 PlanningMotorola System Worksheet Group Name PlanningMotorola System Worksheet System NameLTR/EDACS System Worksheet PlanningLTR/EDACS System Worksheet 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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