0:STATUS BIT (MOTOROLA)
On Type 2 trunking systems there is a method by which specialized types of communications utilize unique talkgroup numbers. An emergency call will occur on a unique talkgroup from its primary assignment, for example. Because the BC785D defaults to
EDCS ID FORM (EDACS)
You can change to display the talkgroups in decimal mode, but this mode does not provide you with the flexibility that you get with AFS. The BC785D defaults to show the talkgroup number in AFS mode
OR
:END CODE (MOTOROLA)
When this function is disabled, the radio looks for squelch before returning to the control channel instead of waiting for the disconnect tone. Only in rare instances will you need to adjust the default settings. The condition to return to control channels depends on whether a signal is present or not.
:CNTRL CH ONLY
(TYPE 1/TYPE 2 800, 900)
With this mode you will be able to track Motorola Type I and II 800 and 900 MHz trunked systems by simply entering the control channel which manages the trunked system. You will not have to program the voice channels. There are 4 channel plans which you can select from.
3:SYSTEM OPTION
1:DIMMER
Allows you to change the brightness of the display.
2:SCREEN MASK
Screen Mask allows you to limit what appears on the display to the alpha tags that you have set for a channel along with a few function icons. Screen Mask removes the frequency, receiving mode tone data and signal strength bars. This mode is particularly useful in public safety vehicles where "information overload" is already a problem. Screen Mask does not work in Search mode.
3:KEY BEEP
Use this function to turn OFF the keypad acknowledgement beep. The default setting is ON.
4:ENTER LOCK
Use Enter Lock to prevent accidental
5:PC CONTROL
Use this function to set the transfer speed (baud rate) at which your personal computer (PC) communicates with the scanner when downloading information into your scanner using Uniden
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