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

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Installing the Demo Software

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

If you have installed the software and it is running, select Help by right clicking anywhere on the opening screen. A selection popup appears. Move the cursor to Help. BC246TSS Help appears. Then click on BC246TSS Help.

Download the software, then double-click on the install package to begin installation. The BC246T SS Install pro- gram 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 Installing the Demo Software, Setting Up Your Scanner

Contents

OWNER’S MANUAL BC246T OWNER’S MANUALPrecautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents ContentsContents Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsContents Using the Close Call FeatureScanning Legally The FCC Wants You to KnowThe 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 it The FCC Wants You to KnowFrequency IntroductionIntroduction StepIntroduction 50.0-54.0Feature Highlights Feature HighlightsGeneral Feature Highlights Dropout Delay – You can set whether the scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply. You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and while searching and using the Close Call featureSearch Trunk TrackingWeather Feature HighlightsPriority Backlight and PowerAuto Store Key ControlsAbout This Manual Feature HighlightsEntering Text Feature HighlightsUnderstanding the Scanner’s Memory What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding ScanningWhat is CTCSS/DCS? What is Searching?Understanding Scanning CTCSS Frequencies Hz Understanding ScanningDCS Codes Octal Simplex Operation Conventional ScanningUnderstanding Scanning Repeater Operation What is Trunk Tracking?Understanding Scanning Trunked Scanning Understanding ScanningMotorola Trunking Types of Trunking SystemsUnderstanding Scanning EDACS Trunking Understanding ScanningLTR Trunking Understanding ScanningInformation On The Internet Where To Get More InformationUnderstanding Scanning Understanding Scanning Uniden Parts Department 800Included With Your Scanner National Public SafetyIncluded With Your Scanner OwnersUsing Internal Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeablebattery types and RECHARGEABLE for rechargeable battery types. See also “Using Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 31 when you use rechargeable batteriesUsing Rechargeable Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerConnecting an Optional Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Setting Up Your ScannerAttaching the Belt Clip Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling the Demo Software Setting Up Your ScannerHold A Look At The KeypadSetting Up Your Scanner Scan/Srch1/Pri Setting Up Your Scanner1-9,0 2/WxNo/ /Rev Setting Up Your Scanner7/Rcl E/Yes/AttA Look At The Display Setting Up Your ScannerUsing the Scroll Control Using MenuUsing Func Setting Up Your ScannerScanning Systems Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Basic OperationPreprogrammed System Tips Selecting Systems to ScanSelecting System Channel Groups Basic OperationID Scan/ID Search Mode Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Basic OperationQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Temporarily Holding On a SystemHolding On a Channel Basic OperationMonitoring Trunking Activity Motorola Only Quick-StoringChannelsQuickly Recalling Channels Basic OperationTurning Power Save On or Off Other SettingsAdjusting the Key Beep Other SettingsInitializing the Scanner’s Memory Using the BacklightOther Settings Using the Menu Using the MenuMenu Item Using the MenuSet up Lets YouProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Programming Conventional SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channels Setting Up a Channel GroupProgramming Radio Systems Programming Motorola Systems Programming Radio Systems•See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page Setting System FrequenciesEntering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Programming Radio SystemsSetting Up a Channel Group Entering/Editing Motorola ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Programming EDACS Systems Programming Radio SystemsSetting Up a Channel Group Entering/Editing EDACS Channel GroupsSetting System Frequencies •See “Setting System Frequencies” on PageEntering/Editing EDACS Channels Programming Radio SystemsSetting System Frequencies Programming LTR SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Setting Up a Channel Group Entering/Editing LTR Channel GroupsEntering/Editing LTR Channels Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio Systems •See “Editing the Channel Name” on PageEditing the System Name System-LevelSettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional SettingsEditing the System Quick Key Setting System LockoutProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting the Channel Delay Time Setting the System Hold TimeProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Data Skip Conventional Systems Only Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Editing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting I-Call Motorola and EDACS Systems Only Programming/Editing Optional SettingsMotorola and EDACS Systems Only Setting Emergency AlertSetting the EDACS ID Format Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting System Attenuation Trunked Systems Only Setting Control-ChannelOnly Motorola Systems OnlyProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Copying/Pasting Systems Deleting SystemsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Entering/Editing the Group Name Group-LevelSettingsSetting the Group Quick Key Programming/Editing Optional SettingsEditing the Channel Name Channel-LevelSettingsDeleting Groups Programming/Editing Optional SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings HintsSetting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Setting Channel AlertProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional Settings Notes •The default setting is OffNote: The default setting is AUTO Setting Channel Lockout Programming/Editing Optional SettingsCopying/Pasting Channels Deleting ChannelsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Select the channel Programming/Editing Optional SettingsPaste Channel Custom Search SearchingSearching Editing a Custom Search Range SearchingService Search SearchingCTCSS/DCS Search Quick SearchSearching Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options Using the Close Call FeatureClose Call Hits Using the Close Call FeatureSearching for Subaudible Tones Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-OutFrequencies Unlocking All FrequenciesFinding Repeater Output Frequencies Screening Out Paging SystemsSearch and Close Call Options Setting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSearch and Close Call Options Setting Data Skip Setting AttenuationSearch and Close Call Options Setting the Search Frequency Step Setting the Delay TimeSearch and Close Call Options Searching For a Weather Broadcast Using Weather Alert SAMEUsing Weather Alert SAME Turning Weather Alert On/OffProgramming a SAME Group Using Weather Alert SAMEUsing Weather Alert SAME Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation Care and Maintenance Care and MaintenanceCleaning General UseBirdies RepairsCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WeatherTroubleshooting The system youTroubleshooting continuedThe fleet map Specifications 148.0–161.995SpecificationsSpecifications Specifications 1240.0–1300.0 25 cm Amateur BandOptional Accessories Optional AccessoriesAppendix Preset Fleet MapsAppendix Preset Map Preset MapPreset Map Preset MapType I Programming Information User Defined Fleet MapsAppendix Size Code Restrictions AppendixCollecting Information AppendixPlanning AppendixGroup Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Conventional Scanning WorksheetSystem Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCSSystem Frequencies Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Type System Name and Quick KeyTalk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Priority Fleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid OnlyBand Plan VHF or UHF Only Group Name and Quick KeySystem Name and Quick Key Filling Out the LTR and EDACS WorksheetSystem Frequencies and LCN Group Name and Quick KeySystem Name AppendixConventional System Worksheet Group NameAppendix Motorola System WorksheetGroup Name AppendixSystem Name Group Quick KeySystem Name System Quick Key AppendixLTR/EDACS System Worksheet System FrequencyPreprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed SystemsCounty Preprogrammed SystemsState CityCounty Preprogrammed SystemsState CityCounty Preprogrammed SystemsState CityState Preprogrammed SystemsFlorida CountyMichigan Preprogrammed SystemsIllinois NevadaNew York Preprogrammed SystemsOhio County Preprogrammed SystemsState CityCounty Preprogrammed SystemsState CityCounty Preprogrammed SystemsState CityCounty Preprogrammed SystemsState CityOne-YearLimited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION “Uniden”One-YearLimited Warranty Uniden America CorporationOne-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited Warranty One-YearLimited WarrantyOne-YearLimited Warranty 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