Uniden UBCT8 Trunk Tracking, Setting the Squelch

Trunk Tracking

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YourUBCT8 is tracks three major types of trunked radio systems. These systems are

described here.

- IncludingType I, Type II, Hybrid, SMARTNET, and Privacy Plus.

Motorola systems are widely used by public safety and business users. Most are on

the 800 MHz band, and recent systems are appearing on other bands. (see page43).

- Including "Wideband" 9600 baud and SCAT."Wideband" systems are mostly on

the 800 MHz band, and are used by public safety,utilities, and business users. Some

systems are used on the VHF and UHF bands. (see page39). SCAT systems are

single-channel EDACS systems.

-These systems are mostly for business users, and found on the UHF, 800 and 900

MHz bands. (See page42).

For detailson the operation and programming for all of these systems, see pages 29-47.

When tracking these types of systems, remember these importantpoints:

Yourscanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II 800; however, you can change this if

the system in your area is different.(The types of systems are discussed below.)

Motorola, SMARTNET,and PRIVACY PLUS are trademarks of Motorola Inc. EDACS is a

registered trademark of the M/A- COM Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson

Company.

For trunked reception, a good setting for the control is in the

center of the range with the color marker pointing up. See the

illustration.

If it is set too high, it could prevent your scanner from locking to the

Control Channel reliably.If it is set too low, it will slightly delay finding

the Control Channel.The best setting is the same as for conventional

reception, and is critical for monitoring trunked systems.

MOTOROLA

EDACS

LTR

SQL

Setting the Squelch

Contents

Main Precautions Contents Page Introduction Front and Rear Views Icon Display Terminology What is Scanning? What is Searching? What is Trunk Tracking? Page Feature Highlights Included with Your Scanner Package Optional Accessories Installing the UBCT8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation) For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Page TypicalMounting Methods Mounting the Scanner in YourVehicle Applying Power for Vehicle Installation Applying Power Using StandardAC Power Connecting an External Speaker Listening Safely Connecting the Clone Cable Scanning Overview Turnthe Scanner On 467.8500 How Squelch Works Setting the Squelch State Scanning Selecting the State State Scan Hold Storing State Scan Frequencies Skip a frequency Close Call RF Capture Set Close Call Mode Close Call Operation Set Close Call Option Select Close Call Bands Set Close Call Alert Setting of pager screen Alert ToneVolume Alert Light Adjustment Private Bank Scanning Programming Frequencies into Channels Deleting a Stored Frequency Duplicate Frequency Alert Memory Lock Scanning Private Bank Hold/Resume Channel Lockout Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold Mode Restoring All Locked-out Channels Priority Scan Changing the Priority Channel Service Scanning Band Search Setting a Search Band Search Hold Feature Data Skip Frequency Skip Storing Search Frequencies Delay Trunk Tracking Setting the Squelch Programming Trunking Frequencies STEP 1: Selecting TrunkingSystem Type STEP 2: Programming TrunkingFrequencies Programming TalkGroup ID/Scan Lists Scan Lists Page Note: 0 EToclear a stored ID while entering an ID, press and successively,and startover. Receiving Trunked Systems ID Scan Mode ID Scan Hold Feature ID Search Mode ID Monitor Mode ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode Deleting a Stored ID Programming Scan Lists During Search ID Lockout Review ID Lockout Restoring Locked-out IDs Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode Trunking Frequency Confirmation Setting Priority in Trunking Mode Moving between Scan List Memories Multi-Track EDACS Reception EDACS Tracking Programming EDACS System Frequencies An EDACS Trunked system Special EDACS Features EDACS ID Range Search EDACS SCAT LTR Reception LTR Tracking Motorola Reception Motorola Tracking Fleet Map Programming Selecting Preset Fleet Map Programming a User Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System Setting the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel for Motorola VHF/UHF Trunked Systems Togglingthe Status Bit Control Channel Only Mode Disconnect ToneDetect Option (End Code) Remote Interface ! ! PC Control Mode Clone Mode Page Page Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Page Specifications Appendix State Code Order Page Page User Defined Fleet Maps