Uniden USC230 CTCSS/DCS Search, Custom Search

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Searching and Storing

CTCSS/DCS Search

CTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS

tones when it finds an active frequency in search and

Close Call modes. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS

tones and 104 DCS codes.

Turning this option on lets the scanner search for CTCSS/

DCS tones. If the scanner detects the tone, it displays the

tone’s frequency and DCS code.

1. Press then turn the scroll control until

SRCH/CLOCALL OPT appears. Then press E.

One of the search feature options appear.

2. Turn the scroll control until CTCSS/DCS SEARCH

appears, then press E to select it.

3. Turn the scroll control until ON appears to turn on

CTCSS/DCS search or until OFF appears to turn it

off, then press E.

Custom Search

Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom

search ranges. You can search any of these ranges

simultaneously and select each custom search range you

set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting

with the lowest frequency in the search range you select

to the highest frequency in the range.

Notes:

• Search ranges are preset. See “Editing a Custom

Search Range” on Page70 to change the range.

• You cannot turn off all custom search ranges.

1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search

For ... appears, then press E. Or, press + Scan/

Srch, then select No. One of the search feature

options appear.

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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