Uniden USC230 WARNING!

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Setting Up Your Scanner

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and

recommended type.

• When flashes and the scanner beeps

every 15 seconds, replace both batteries.

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries

can leak chemicals that destroy electronic

circuits.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types

of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),

or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-

rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries)

are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./

NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT (this is the

default setting with the sticker) or if you are unsure

of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries

will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge

them.

Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first

time, charge them for 16 hours to bring them to a full

charge. Discharged batteries take about 16 hours to

fully recharge.

Notes:

• Ni-MH batteries last longer and deliver more

power if you occasionally let them fully

discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner

until it beeps every 15 seconds and

flashes.

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Contents

Main Precautions Precautions Precautions WARNI NG! Contents Contents Page Page Introduction Introduction Page Page Feature Highlights Feature Highlights General Page Auto Store Priority Backlight and Power Key Controls About This Manual Entering Text Understanding Scanning Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanners Memory What is Scanning? What is Searching? What is CTCSS/DCS? Page Using the Scanner at the Racetrack Conventional Scanning Simplex Operation Repeater Operation Where To Get More Information Information On The Internet Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Using Internal Batteries Using Rechargeable Batteries Using Non-rechargeable Batteries WARNING! Using AC Power Connecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension Speaker WARNING! Attaching the Belt Clip Attaching the Wrist Strap Installing the Demo Software A Look At The Keypad Page Page A Look At The Display Using Menu Using Func Using the Scroll Control Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Scanning Systems Scanning Preprogrammed Races Before You Get To The Track When You Get To The Track Selecting Driver Frequencies Holding on a Car Selecting Systems to Scan Selecting System Channel Groups Locking/Unlocking Systems Locking/Unlocking Channels Temporarily Holding On a System Holding On a Channel Quick-Storing Channels Quickly Recalling Channels Other Settings Other Settings Displaying System Information Adjusting the Key Beep Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Turning Power Save On or Off Using the Backlight Initializing the Scanners Memory Using the PC Control and Cloning Options Page Using the Menu Using the Menu Using the Menu Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Quickly Programming Racing Systems Page Page Manually Programming Racing Systems Page Page Programming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Setting Up a Channel Group Edit Group E New Group E Page System-Level Settings Page Page Group-Level Settings Page Channel-Level Settings Page Page Page Page Page Page Searching and Storing Searching and Storing Service Search Changing the step of Air Band Quick Search CTCSS/DCS Search Custom Search Preset Custom Search Range Page Editing a Custom Search Range Auto Search and Store Selecting a System Storing a System Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature Setting Close Call Options Page Close Call Hits Search and Close Call Options Search and Close Call Options Managing Locked-Out Frequencies Searching for Subaudible Tones Search and Close Call Options Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation Type Setting Attenuation Setting Data Skip Setting the Delay Time Search and Close Call Options Setting the Search Frequency Step Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance General Use Location Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your USC230 is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Page Specifications Specifications Specifications Page Planning Planning Collecting Information Page Page Page Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Group Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Page Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity