Searching and Storing...67 Service Search...67 Quick Search... 68 CTCSS/DCS Search...68 Custom Search...68 Editing a Custom Search Range.. 69 Auto Search and Store... 70 Selecting a System...70 Storing a System...71 Using the Close Call Feature..72 Setting Close Call Options...73 Close Call Hits...74 Search and Close Call Options...75 Managing Locked-Out Frequencies..75 Unlocking All Frequencies... 75 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies..75 Searching for Subaudible Tones...75 Screening Out Paging Systems..76 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies.. 76 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value.. 77 Setting the Modulation Type... 77 Setting Attenuation... 78 Setting Data Skip... 78 Setting the Delay Time... 78 Setting the Search Frequency Step.. 79 Using Weather Alert (SAME)... 80 Searching For a Weather Broadcast... 80 Turning Weather Alert On/Off.. 80 Programming a SAME Group... 81 Setting WX Alert Priority... 82 Care and Maintenance...83 Troubleshooting... 85 Specifications... 87 Optional Accessories... 89 Planning.... 90 Collecting Information... 90 Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet.. 92 Race Name.... 92 Car #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS.. 92 Racing System Worksheet... 93 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet.. 94 System Name and Quick Key... 94 Group Name and Quick Key.. 94 Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS. 94 Conventional System Worksheet... 95 Preprogrammed Systems... 96 One-Year Limited Warranty... 97
The FCC Wants You to Know
Know The FCC Wants You to
This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Scanning Legally

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include: Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) Pager transmissions Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
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 scanners case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanners 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. In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.

Introduction

Your SC230 scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as racing, police, fire/emergency, marine, air, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go, use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanners scroll control to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in a system using the AutoStore feature. Use your scanner to monitor: Automobile races Public safety systems Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA weather transmissions Business/Industrial radio Utilities Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands Air band Railroad This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or Narrowband FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range.

CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select. 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 feature. Attenuator You can set the scanners attenuator to reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB received by the scanner. Repeater Reverse You can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system. Channel Alert You can set the scanner so it alerts you when there is activity on any channel you specify. Memory Check Lets you see at a glance how much total memory is left. Frequency Step Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. The scanners auto step feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Quick Recall Lets you quickly select a specific channel by choosing the system, group, and channel. Scan/Search Delay You can set the scanner so it remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. Text Tagging You can name each race system, conventional system, group, channel, custom search range, and SAME group, using up to 16 characters per name. Unique Data Skip Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Duplicate Frequency Alert Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in the scanner.
Memory Backup If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. 22 Bands Includes 22 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. Note: The scanners frequency coverage is not continuous and does not include the cellular telephone band.

Weather

Weather Search Lets your scanner receive your local NOAA weather transmission. SAME Weather Alert Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms.

Search

Service Search Lets you quickly select and search the scanners preprogrammed frequencies. Custom Search Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously. CTCSS/DCS Search Lets the scanner search for CTCSS or DCS tones. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Quick Search Lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are searching a conventional system.

Auto Store

Frequency AutoStore Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you select.

Priority

Priority Scan Priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Priority Plus You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels

Backlight and Power

LCD Back Light Makes the display easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Low Battery Alert The scanner alerts you if the batteries need to be recharged or replaced. Battery Save You can set the scanner so it reduces the amount of power it needs if there are no transmissions.

Key Controls

Key Lock You can deactivate the scanners keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanners programming. Key Beep You can control whether the scanner beeps when you press a key.

PC Control and Cloning

PC Control You can transfer programming data to and from your scanner and your personal computer, and control the scanner using a computer. This helps you find frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Clone Mode You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanners memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner. On-Air Cloning You can clone all programmed data over the air from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner using a personal computer and a radio transmitter.

About This Manual

The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner.
How the Scanners Controls Are Represented in This Manual
To help navigate the scanners menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result. This example shows you how to use the scanners menu to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to press ( Menu ) to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you press Menu. It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then select one choice (Edit Name).

Initializing the Scanners Memory
Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data. You cannot restore preprogrammed data that has been deleted. To initialize the scanners memory, turn off the scanner. Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on.
Using the PC Control and Cloning Options
Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another SC230 scanner or your personal computer.

Xfer Information

PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer. See Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer. WIRED Clone Lets you set your scanner as a master or a slave, letting you transfer programming to or from another SC230 scanner. See Cloning the Scanner on Page 43. On_Air Clone Lets you clone all programmed data over the air to or from another SC230 scanner.
Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer
To connect your scanner to a personal computer, you must first set the scanners baud rate (the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps)). Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting.

Xfer Information E

PC Control
Off The baud rate is not set. 9600 bps The baud rate is set to 9600 bps. 19200 bps The baud rate is set to 19,200 bps. 38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bps. 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bps.

Cloning the Scanner

To clone (copy) data from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores. Then you must set one scanner as the master (source) and the other as the slave (destination). Note: You can also copy data to your SC230 scanner using a radio transmitter and a personal computer. Plug the smaller end of each of the included connection cables into Remote on the right side of each scanner. Then connect the other end of the cables together using the null modem connector and gender changer. Then set up both scanners.

WIRED Clone

Master This will be the master (source) scanner. Slave This will be the slave (destination) scanner. (Master scanner) E (Slave scanner) E Clone Master Press SCAN Key Clone Slave Press SCAN Key

When you are ready to clone the scanner, press Scan on the slave scanner first, then on the master scanner. The master scanner checks the connection between the two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner. When the transfer is complete, Complete appears on both scanners. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on the master scanner.

Using the Menu

The scanners menu lets you select options that let you Using the Menu set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press Menu on the left side of the scanner. In most cases, the current menu position appears on the upper line of the menu. Menu items and a place to input information appear on the lower line of the menu. To select a menu item, turn the scroll control on top of the scanner clockwise or counterclockwise. When the menu item you want to select appears, press E or press the scroll control down to select it. To back up a level or return to the previous level, press Menu. To exit the menu mode, press Scan. This table shows the available menu options and where you can find more information about how to use them. Menu Item
-- M E N U -Program System
Lets You. Set up the scanners scan options.
See. Programming Radio Systems on Page 46.
-- M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt
Set up the scanners Close Call option. Set up the scanners search option.
Using the Close Call Feature on Page 72. Searching and Storing on Page 67.

-- M E N U -Search for.

-- M E N U -Close Call
Set up the scanners Close Call operation.
Setting Close Call Options on Page 73.

Menu Item

-- M E N U -Set Priority
Lets You. Set up priority options.
See. Priority Scan on Page 40.

-- M E N U -WX Operation

Set up weather options.
Using Weather Alert (SAME) on Page 80.
-- M E N U -Set Backlight
Set up backlight options.
Using the Backlight on Page 41.
-- M E N U -Adjust Key Beep

Set up key beep options.

Adjusting the Key Beep on Page 40.
-- M E N U -Set Battery Save
Set up battery save options.
Turning Power Save On or Off on Page 40. Displaying System Information on Page 40. Installing the Demo Software on Page 28 and Using the PC Control and Cloning Options on Page 42.
-- M E N U -See Scanner Info
View information about your scanner. Transfer information between it and your personal computer.
-- M E N U -Xfer Information

Programming Radio Systems
Your SC230 comes preprogrammed with Programming Radio Systems the major analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties in the US. However, to get the most enjoyment from your scanner (especially if you do not live near one of these counties), you must customize the programming for your area. To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system. Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don't skip either step! 1. Plan the system. 2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1. To make planning easier, planning worksheets are included in the back of this manual for each system type. Copy the worksheets (or download this manual from the Uniden America Corporation website and print extra sheets), then use them to plan out how you will program the scanner. Important! Before you start programming your scanner, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you program it, its memory might be corrupted which will require you to reinitialize it (see Initializing the Scanners Memory on Page 41). All information programmed in the scanner,including preprogrammed systems, might be lost. General Notes You can store up to 200 systems. The number of system channels you can have is limited only by the amount of scanner memory remaining. You can store up to 20 channel groups per conventional system. Total channels are limited to about 2500. Channels that have text tags use more memory than those that do not. If you use a text tag for every channel, total channels are reduced from 2500 (1600 is typical).
Quickly Programming Racing Systems
You can use the menu system to program a racing system (see Manually Programming Racing Systems on Page 49). Or you can follow the onscreen prompts as described in this section to quickly program your scanner. These prompts are designed to help you quickly enter a new race from a frequency list purchased at the track (if the system is not already preprogrammed into your scanner). When you complete Steps 5 and 6, almost all cars will use the default settings for the other steps. 1. While scanning, press 0. Then rotate the scroll control to select New Race, then press E. 2. Enter the name of the race, then press E. Select Race New Race

Entering/Editing a Car Number

Program SysteM E E E E

Select the system Edit Car Edit Car No Select the car
1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first digit, then press 0-9 to enter the correct digit. 2. Repeat Step 1 to enter or correct the second and third digits if necessary, Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each car number can be up to three digits. Press to delete the entire car number.

Editing a Driver

Select the system Edit Car Edit Driver Select the car
1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press and hold down Func then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the drivers name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each drivers name can be up to 12 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. Press twice to delete the current character. Press three times to clear the entire driver name.

Setting a Cars Quick Key

Program SysteM Select the system E Edit Car E Select the car E Set Quick Key E
After selecting this option, press 0-9 or rotate the scroll control to assign the car to a quick key or press No to assign the car to no quick key, then press E. Hints: You can assign as many cars to the same quick key as you want. Preprogrammed conventional systems are set to quick key 9. To be scanned, a cars quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked.

Editing a Cars Channel

Select the system Edit Car Edit Channel Select the car

Deleting a Car

Select the system Edit Car Delete Car Select the car
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted cars cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.

Setting Lockout On A Car

Select the system Edit Car Set Lockout Select the car
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this car when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the car is not scanned. Unlocked - the car is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked.
Programming Conventional Systems
Program SysteM E E Confirm?

E Conventional

New System E
The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with a default name of System nnn C. nnn increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system. Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options: See Editing the System Name on Page 55 See Editing the System Quick Key (Conventional Systems Only) on Page 55 See Setting System Lockout on Page 56 See Setting the System Hold Time on Page 56 See Setting the Channel Delay Time on Page 57 See Setting Data Skip on Page 57 See Deleting Systems on Page 58 See Copying Systems on Page 58 See Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups on Page 53

Notes: This setting is ignored for AM channels. The default setting for this feature is On.

Deleting Systems

program system E E
Select the system Delete System
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Notes: Deleted systems cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. You cannot restore preloaded systems.

Copying Systems

To copy a system including all settings, groups, and channels:
Select the system Copy System

New Sys Name

Enter a name for the copied system, then press E.

Group-Level Settings

The settings in this section apply to all of the channels stored in the current group.
Entering/Editing the Group Name
Select the system Edit Group
Select the group Edit Name E
Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press and hold down Func then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each group name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. The group and system name alternate in the top line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel. Press twice to delete the current character. Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
Setting the Group Quick Key

program system E E E E

Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Quick Key
After selecting this option, press 0-9 to assign the group to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key, then press E. Hints: You can assign as many groups to the same quick key as you want. To be scanned, a groups quick key must be activated.

Setting Group Lockout

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Set Lockout E
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the group is not scanned. Unlocked - the group is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked.

Deleting Groups

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E

Delete Group

The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.

Channel-Level Settings

These settings affect only the channel you are programming.
Editing the Channel Name (Conventional Systems Only)
program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E

Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Set Modulation Select the channel
This setting controls the demodulation method used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E. Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency (see the table at the front of the manual). AM - the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency.
NFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency. Note: The default setting is AUTO.
Setting Channel Attenuation
Menu program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Attenuator E
This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E. On - the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB. Off - the channel is not attenuated. Notes: The default setting is Off. You can also toggle this setting by holding on the channel and pressing Func and E.
Setting the Frequency Step
program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Step E
This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channel's. Select your setting, then press E. Auto - the step is based on the band (see the table at the front of the manual)
5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - The scanner uses the selected step. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.

Setting Channel Lockout

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Lockout E
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this channel when its system and group are enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the channel is not scanned. Unlocked - the channel is scanned. Notes: The default setting is Unlocked. You can also lock or unlock a channel by selecting it while scanning or holding, then pressing L/O. See Basic Operation on Page 34.

Deleting Channels

Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel
Select the channel Delete Channel
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted channels cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.

Copying/Pasting Channels

To copy a channel including all settings:
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Copy Channel Select the channel
The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer. To paste the channel into the same or another system:

Setting Close Call Options
1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Close Call appears. Then press E. Close Call feature options appear. 2. Turn the scroll control to select an option. Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan frequencies or channels when this option is turned on. To select this option, press E. Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF Low (25.0000 - 54.0000 MHz) Air Band (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz) VHF High (137.0000 - 224.9800 MHz) UHF (400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz) 800MHz+ (806.0000 - 956.0000 MHz) Use the scroll control to select a band, press E, then use the scroll control to select On or Off and press E. Turning off undesired bands speeds up Close Call operation. (The Close Call feature does not work for frequencies greater than 956 MHz.) Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options. Beep+Light (the scanner beeps and the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) Light (the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) Beep (the scanner beeps when it receives a Close Call signal) None (the scanner does not alert) Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E. Set CC Override: Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities. If you turn this option off, when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! and E to Listen appear for about 3 seconds. Press E when this appears to jump to and hold on the frequency.
If this option is turned on, the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit. The scanner displays CC Found! Press Any Key. When you press a key, the frequency is displayed. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E. Set CC Mode: Lets you select the Close Call mode. If you turn this option on, the scanner sets itself to its Close Call settings about once every 2 seconds. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E. You can also toggle this setting by pressing then.
CC AutoStore: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner starts Close Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits than this setting, it stops Autostore operation. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E.

Close Call Hits

When the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can press Hold to hold on the hit frequency, press E to quickly save the frequency into memory, press L/O to lock out the frequency from Close Call and Search operation, or wait for the transmission to end. If you are in Close Call Only or Close Call Override mode, and you do not press any key, the scanner returns to its previous operation after the transmission ends and the set delay time expires. If you are holding on the frequency, press Hold again to resume the previous operation.

Setting WX Alert Priority

WX ALT PRIIORITY

On - the scanner checks the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal. Press E to select. Off - the scanner does not check the weather channels. Press E to select.

Care and Maintenance

Care scanner off Maintenance and before disconnecting the power. Turn the

General Use

Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry.

Location

Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might provide better reception. Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.

Cleaning

Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning. Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. Do not use excessive amounts of water.

Repairs

Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.

Birdies

All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause
The scanner doesnt work. The scanner might not be receiving any power.
If your SC230 is not performing properly, try these steps. Suggestion
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner. If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC outlet where you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is on.

Improper reception.

The antenna might need to be adjusted.
Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner. You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.

Scan wont stop.

The squelch might need to be adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 34. Check the antenna connection. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Make sure the channels frequency is stored in the scanners memory. Wait for a transmission on the channel.

Troubleshooting... 121 Specifications... 125 Optional Accessories... 128 Appendix... 129 Preset Fleet Maps... 129 User Defined Fleet Maps.. 131 Type I Programming Information.. 131 Size Code Restrictions.. 132 Planning.... 133 Collecting Information.... 133 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet.. 135 System Name and Quick Key.. 135 Group Name and Quick Key... 135 Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS.. 135 Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet.. 136 System Name and Quick Key.. 136 System Type... 136 System Frequencies... 137 Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only).. 137 Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only).. 137 Group Name and Quick Key... 137 Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert.. 137 Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet.. 138 System Name and Quick Key.. 138 System Frequencies and LCN... 138 Group Name and Quick Key... 138 Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert.. 138 Conventional System Worksheet... 139 Motorola System Worksheet... 140 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet... 142 Preprogrammed Systems... 144 One-Year Limited Warranty... 150
The FCC Wants You to Know
This FCC Wants You to Know The scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Scanning Legally

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

Using Internal Batteries

You can power your scanner using three alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries. Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeable battery types and Ni-MH for rechargeable battery types. See also Using Rechargeable Batteries on Page 33 when you use rechargeable batteries.
1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.
2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -).
Set ALKALINE/Ni-MH to Ni-MH for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. 3. Replace the cover. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace the batteries.
Using Rechargeable Batteries
You can also use three rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set ALKALINE/ Ni-MH inside the battery compartment to NI-MH, install the batteries in the scanner, and connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see Using AC Power on Page 34).
Do not connect the AC adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and ALKALINE/Ni-MH is set to NI-MH, or if you are unsure of the switch's position. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Before you use rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge. Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to fully recharge.
If an AC adapter is connected to the scanner, the scanner checks the condition of the installed batteries. If the scanner is turned off and the batteries require a full charge, Pre-Charging appears on the display. Then, Normal Charging appears as the batteries are recharged. When the batteries are fully charged, Charge Complete appears. If no batteries are installed in the scanner, No Battery appears. If there is a problem with the installed batteries, Battery Error appears. If the installed batteries are Ni-MH batteries but ALKALINE/Ni-MH is set to ALKALINE, Charge Off appears and the scanner does not charge the batteries.
Removing the Display Sticker
Before you use the scanner, remove the protective plastic sticker over the display.

Using AC Power

You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 800 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the adapter into 6V 800 mA on the right side of the scanner, then plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and ALKALINE/ Ni-MH is set to NI-MH, the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

Scan Scans the stored channels.
Func + srch Starts quick search or quickly accesses the search menu.
L/O Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to unlock all channels in a system or all frequencies in a Search mode. Lets you also exit a menu.
Func + L/O Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode.

Key Name / /

Description Turns the display backlight on or off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off.
Func + Locks and unlocks the keypad.

1-9, 0

1-9, 0 Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode. Selects systems by quick key in scan mode.
Func + 1-9, 0 Selects groups by quick key in scan mode.

1 Enters a 1.

Func + pri Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode.

2 Enters a 2.

Func + wx Selects the weather function in the menu in the Hold mode.

4 Enters a 4.

Func + Moves the active character to the left while editing data.

6 Enters a 6.

Func + Moves the active character to the right while editing data.

Key Name 7/rcl

Description 7 Enters a 7.
Func + rcl Displays a series of prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode.

no/rev

Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency or talk group ID, enters or selects an extended 2digit Quick Key, enters an i for ICall input. At a prompt, answers No.
Func + rev Monitors the currently-tuned frequencys reverse frequency.

E/yes/att

E Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Scan Hold mode. At a prompt, answers yes.
Func + att Turns the scanners attenuator on or off for the current channel (for conventional systems) or system (for trunked systems).

A Look At The Display

The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. Sn: - appears with a number to show the currentlyselected System Quick Key number. n appears to show the first digit of the Quick Key number. For example, if System Quick Key 75 is selected, S7: appears. The currently active system indicator flashes.

Locking/Unlocking Channels
Follow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and channel group are selected. 1. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored.
2. Release Func then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you want to lock or unlock. 4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel. You can also lock out an active channel by pressing L/O while the scanner is stopped on the channel.

ID Scan/ID Search Mode

While you are scanning a trunked system, the scanner can be in either ID Scan or ID Search mode: ID Scan the scanner only stops on talk group IDs that you have programmed into the system ID Search the scanner stops on any unlocked talk group that becomes active. To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press Func then press Scan within 2 seconds while the scanner is scanning the system. If the scanner does not scan the system long enough for you to easily do this, press Func while the scanner is scanning the system (or press Func then rotate the scroll control to select the system). Then, release Func and press Scan within 2 seconds.
Temporarily Holding On a System
To temporarily hold on a system, press and hold Func. To hold on a different system, continue to hold Func and rotate the scroll control to select the system. Normal scanning resumes 2 seconds after you release Func.

Holding On a Channel

To hold on a channel, press Hold while the channel is active. To select a different channel, rotate the scroll control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the
previous or next system. To resume scanning, press Scan.
Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search
To quickly store an active talk group ID during ID search, press E. You see: Quick TGID Save? To save the ID into a channel, press E. Otherwise, press. If you press E, the scanner stores the ID into a channel group called Qck Save Grp in the current system.
Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group IDs
1. Hold on an existing channel in any system. 2. Enter the frequency or talk group ID you want to store (press twice to enter hyphens in talk group IDs). 3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E. Otherwise, press. If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you enter a talk group ID then press E, the scanner stores it into a channel group named Qck Save Grp in the current system. If the talk group IDs format is not the type used by the current system, the scanner displays an error message and does not save the talk group ID.

Setting the Audio AGC

Set Audio AGC
This setting helps balance the audio level you hear as you listen to different radio sources so you can hear them at a similar volume. Use this setting if you listen to an audio source that has natural changes in audio level for which you want to compensate. Analog Rotate the scroll control to select. This setting lets you set the audio AGC for receiving analog channels. On Press the scroll control to select. Audio AGC is turned on. Off Press the scroll control to select. Audio AGC is turned off. Digital Rotate the scroll control to select. This setting lets you set the audio AGC for receiving digital channels. On Press the scroll control to select. Audio AGC is turned on. Off Press the scroll control to select. Audio AGC is turned off.
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Adjust Contrast Contrast 1 - 15 the scanner adjusts the display to the contrast level you select.
This setting controls the displays contrast (how light or dark it appears). Use this setting to change the contrast for different viewing conditions. There are 15 contrast settings. You see the change in contrast as you scroll through the settings.
Initializing the Scanners Memory
Important! This clears data you have entered. You cannot restore user programmed data that has been deleted. To initialize the scanners memory, turn off the scanner. Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on. You can retore factory programmed data when you next see: Restore Preprogram List? Press E yes for Yes or. for No.
Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer
To connect your scanner to a personal computer, you must first set the scanners baud rate (the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps). Important! Before you start transferring data between your scanner and your computer, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you are transferring data, its memory might be corrupted and all information programmed in the scanner might be erased. Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting.
Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another BCD396T scanner or your personal computer.
PC Control PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer. Off The baud rate is not set. 9600 bps The baud rate is set to 9600 bps. 19200 bps The baud rate is set to 19,200 bps. 38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bps. 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bps. 115200 bps The baud rate is set to 115,200 bps.

Select the system Set Frequencies New Frequency
Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control. The scanner then prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency. Enter the LCN, then press the scroll control. To enter additional frequencies, press Menu , use the scroll control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above. Note: The scanner only accepts a single frequency and no LCN for SCAT systems.
Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups
Select the system Edit Group The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn. nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system. Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options: See Entering/Editing the Group Name on Page 84 See Setting the Group Quick Key on Page 85 See Deleting Groups on Page 85 See Editing the Channel Name on Page 86 See Setting Group Lockout on Page 85
Entering/Editing EDACS Channels

Select the system

Select the group Edit Channel New Channel Enter a talk group ID Note: You can enter I-Calls by pressing then the I-Call number. You can enter the I-Call wild card by pressing then 0. Refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting: See Editing the Channel Name on Page 86 See Setting Channel Lockout on Page 91 See Editing the Talk Group ID (Trunked Channels Only) on Page 88 See Deleting Channels on Page 92 See Copying/Pasting Channels on Page 92 To program another channel within the same group, press Menu , then repeat the above. To create another channel group and enter more channels, press Menu three times, then proceed from Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups on Page 69.

Programming LTR Systems

New System LT Confirm? Yes=E / No=. The scanner creates an empty LTR system, with a default name of System n L. n is a number that increments as you add new systems. L indicates that this is an LTR system. Next, refer to the appropriate section to set systemwide options. For most settings, you can accept the default. However, for the items in bold, you must enter information in order for your scanner to scan the system. See Editing the System Name on Page 74
See Setting the System Hold Time on Page 76 See Editing the System Quick Key on Page 75 See Setting the Channel Delay Time on Page 76 See Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only) on Page 77 See Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies on Page 107 See Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) on Page 90 See Deleting Systems on Page 83 See Copying Systems on Page 83 See Setting System Frequencies on Page 71 See Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups on Page 71

Optimizing P25 Performance
Optimizing P25 Performance performance with digital You can optimize the scanners APCO 25 systems. Follow these steps for each system where you can hear APCO 25 traffic. Notes: These steps work only when you can clearly receive the system. If you are in a weak-signal area or receive interference, these steps will not work. These steps do not compensate for weak signals or signals subject to interference. If you set an incorrect decode threshold level in Step 5, the scanner might stop decoding all digital signals in the system. If this happens, change the setting to a value between 8 and 12 then repeat these steps. 1. Make sure the system's P25 Level option is set to Auto (see Adjusting the P25 Level (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only) on Page 81). 2. Hold on an active digital channel on the system. 3. While holding down Func , briefly press the scroll control twice. The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the AUTO decode threshold start level (0-20). The last line on the display shows the decode threshold levels for the system. 4. Allow the scanner to monitor channel activity for several minutes. The error rate should drop for each transmission and the threshold levels should automatically adjust to a more optimal setting. Then, once the threshold level settles to a stable setting, make a note of the values. This is the system's optimum decode threshold. 5. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to set the AUTO decode threshold start level to a setting that most closely matches the system's optimum decode threshold. Now, when the scanner stops on a system, it will use this threshold as the starting point for automatic optimization. 6. While holding down Func , briefly press the scroll control to exit this mode.
Using the Close Call Feature
Your scanner's Close CallTM feature lets Using the Close Call Feature you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works "in the background" while you are scanning other frequencies, turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the scanner normally. You can set the scanner so it alerts you when the Close Call feature finds a frequency. You can also set the frequency band where you want the scanner to look for transmissions. To turn Close Call detection on or off, press Func then. When the feature is on, appears on the display and normal operation is briefly interrupted about every 2 seconds. Notes: The Close Call feature works well for locating the source of strong local transmissions such as mobile and handheld two-way radios in areas with no other strong transmission sources. Several factors affect Close Call performance, however. Performance is increased with higher transmit power, receive antenna tuned to the target band, and a low background RF level. Other than the antenna, you have no control over these factors, but they explain why performance might vary by both location and time. The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequency ranges listed under the Set CC Bands: option on Page 106. The Close Call feature works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly directional antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna) or if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area.

Setting Close Call Options

Close Call

Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Then turn the scroll control to select an option. Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan frequencies or channels when this option is turned on. To select this option, press E. CC Auto Store: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner starts Close Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits than this setting, it stops Autostore operation. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control. Set CC Mode: Lets you select the Close Call mode. If you turn this option on, the scanner sets itself to its Close Call settings about once every 2 seconds. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control. You can also toggle this setting by pressing Func then Set CC Override: Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities. If you turn this option off, when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! and E to listen appear for the time you set in Set CC Pause. Press the scroll control or E when this appears to jump to and hold on the frequency. If this option is turned on, the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call
hit. The scanner displays CC Found! Press Any Key. When you press a key, the frequency appears. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control. Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options. Select Mode Beep (the scanner beeps when it receives a Close Call signal) Light (the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) Beep+Light (the scanner beeps and the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) None (the scanner does not alert) Select Beep Off (the scanner does not beep) Alert 1-9 - (the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of a Close Call hit. When you select an alert level, the scanner automatically enters the setting of the Alert volume level. You can choose different beep types.) Set CC Pause: Lets you select how long the scanner waits after a hit before it returns to the previous operation. 3/5/10/15/30/45/60 sec. Infinite. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control to select it.

Using Weather Alert (SAME)
(SAME) Using Weather Alert
Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio scanner. While it incorporates weather alert as one of its features, we strongly recommend that you not use the scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Your local electronics retailer carries several weather radios specifically designed for this function. Your scanner allows you to search for a local NOAA weather broadcast and set it to alert when a SAME weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. You can also program SAME codes into the scanner and set a weather channel as a priority channel. In the following sections, you can also access the weather menu from Hold mode by holding Func then pressing Wx.
Searching For a Weather Broadcast

WX Operation

Weather Scan The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on the first signal. If this station is weak, rotate the scroll control to check for other weather broadcasts in your area. Note: NOAA broadcasts are continuous broadcasts. You will only lose reception if you move out of a coverage area. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching for a weather transmission.
Turning Weather Alert On/Off
In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at night. When you set the scanner to weather alert mode, it holds on the weather channel, but does not play the channels audio. If it detects a weather alert, it sounds a tone, displays information
about the weather alert, and turns on the audio so you can hear the weather broadcast.
Weather Alert This setting determines which types of signals will trigger an alert. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Alert Only - the scanner alerts when it detects the 1050 Hz tone that accompanies all weather alerts. All FIPS - the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives any FIPS code (see Programming a SAME Group on Page 114). SAME 1-5 - the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives a weather alert signal that includes any FIPS code you have programmed into the specified SAME group.

Programming a SAME Group

You can edit any of the 5 SAME groups in your scanner. Each group can have up to 8 FIPS codes. SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system developed by the National Weather Service to reduce the number of alerts received by consumers by allowing them to hear alerts only for the county(ies) they are interested in. Each alert contains information about the type and severity of the alert, as well as the specific geographic locations affected by the alert. The geographic locations are designated using FIPS codes. Each county or parish in the US and its territories are assigned a FIPS code. In addition, certain special regions and wildcard settings can be assigned. FIPS codes are in the format nSSCCC: n: A special subcounty designator. For an entire county, use 0.

SS: The state code. CCC: The county code. For example, Tarrant County in Texas is assigned to FIPS code 048439. 0 indicates the entire county 48 indicates the state of Texas 439 indicates Tarrant County To get the FIPS code for your county, visit the National Weather Service web site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov and search for FIPS Listing.
Program SAME Select the SAME group to edit Edit Name - enter the name you want to assign to the SAME group you selected. Edit County - select the position you want to store the FIPS code into, then press the scroll control, enter the FIPS code, and press the scroll control again.
Setting WX Alert Priority
WX Alt Priority On - the scanner checks the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal. Press the scroll control to select. Off - the scanner does not check the weather channels. Press the scroll control to select.

Using Tone-Out

Fire Tone-Out Introduction
Your scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs that use standard two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone paging, and long group tone paging. You can save up to 10 settings. When you select a setting in standby mode, the scanner also monitors for any other setting that uses the same transmit frequency, modulation, and attentuation settings. You need tone-out setup information from the agency you wish to monitor.Check with your local agency or on-line resources. Uniden America Corporation has no information regarding local tone-out systems.

Setting Tone-Out Standby

Tone-Out for.
Tone-Out Standby Turn the scroll control to select the tone-out to monitor. All tone-outs that have the same frequency, modulation, and attenuation setting as the one you select, are also monitored. In standby mode, the display cycles through all monitored tone-out settings.Regardless of the current display, the scanner always alerts on any received toneout that matches a stored setting. If you press HOLD while in standby mode, the scanner temporarily exits the mode and you hear all transmissions on that frequency. No alerts sound, even if a tone-out matches one you have stored. Press HOLD again to return to standby mode.

Setting Up Tone-Out

Tone-Out
Setup Scroll to select the tone-out (1 - 10) you want to program, then press EYES. Then you can scroll to any of the following settings and press EYES to select and modify the selected settings: 116
Using Weather Alert (SAME) Using Tone-Out
Edit Name - Sets the name for the selected toneout setting. Set Frequency Sets the tone-outs RF frequency parameters. Edit Frequency Enter the desired frequency that the scanner should monitor for the tone-out. Set Modulation Set the modulation type for the paging signal. Auto The scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. If the default modulation is AM or WFM, the modulation operates as FM. FM The scanner uses FM for the frequency band. This is the default setting. NFM The scanner uses NFM modulation. Set Attenuaton Turn the scroll control to select On or Off. Set Tone Sets the audio tone frequency for the page. Edit Tone A Set the audio frequency for Tone A Edit Tone B Set the audio frequency for Tone B

Repairs

Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.

Birdies

All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.

Troubleshooting

Problem

The scanner doesnt work.

If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps. Possible Cause
The scanner might not be receiving any power.

Suggestion

Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner. If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC outlet where you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is on. Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner. You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 42. Check the antenna connection. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Make sure the channels frequency is stored in the scanners memory. Wait for a transmission on the channel. Press Scan.

Improper reception.

The antenna might need to be adjusted.

Scan wont stop.

The squelch might need to be adjusted.
The antenna might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The channels frequency might not be stored in memory. The channel might not be active. Scan wont start. You must press Scan to scan.

Scan wont start.

(continued)
One or more channels might be locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted. The squelch might need to be adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 42. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection. Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 42. Check the antenna connection. Move to an area with a NOAA weather broadcast.

Specifications

Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems: 400 max Groups: 20 per system
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture.
Channels: up to 6000 (3000 typical) Channels per Trunked System: up to 200 Attenuation: 18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit) Frequency Range (MHz): 25.0 - 26.960 Petroleum Prods/Bcst Pickup Band 26.965 - 27.405 Citizens Band Class D 27.410 - 27.995 Business/Forest Prods 72.0 - 75.995 Intersystem and Astronomy 144.0 - 147.Meter Amateur Band 150.8 - 161.9950 VHF High Band Above bands in 5 kHz steps 29.7 - 49.990 VHF Low Band Above band in 10 kHz steps 137.0 - 143.9875 Military Land Mobile 148.0 - 150.7875 Military Land Mobile 162.0 - 173.9875 Federal Government 400.0 - 405.9875 Miscellaneous 406.0 - 419.9875 Federal Land Mobile 420.0 - 449.cm Amateur Band 450.0 - 469.9875 UHF Standard Band 470.0 - 512.0 UHF TV Band 764.0 - 775.9875 Public Service Band
794.0 - 805.9875 Public Service Band 806.0 - 823.9875 Public Service Band 849.0125 - 868.9875 Public Service Band 894.0125 - 956.0 Public Service Band Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps 28.0 - 29.Meter Amateur Band 50.0 - 53.Meter Amateur Band 216.0 - 224.980 1.25 Meter Amateur Band Above bands in 20 kHz steps 108.0 - 136.9750 Aircraft 1240.0 - 1300.cm Amateur Band Above bands in 25 kHz steps 54.0 - 71.95 VHF TV Broadcast 2-4 76.0 - 87.95 VHF TV Broadcast 5-6 174.0 - 215.95 TV Broadcast 7-13 225.0 - 399.95 UHF Aircraft Band Above bands in 50 kHz steps 88.0 - 107.90 FM Broadcast Above band in 100 kHz steps Operating Temperature: Normal 20C to +60C Close Call 10C to +60C Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode) Search Rate: 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) Scan Delay: 0-5 seconds
Audio Output: 400mW nominal into 24 internal speaker 30 mW nominal into 32 headphone 6 mW nominal into 64 earphone Power Requirements: 3 AA Alkaline Batteries (4.5V DC), or 3 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (3.6V DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 800mA) (AD-1001) Antenna: 50 (Impedance) External Jacks: Antenna Jack SMA Type Headphone Jack 3.5mm DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 4 mm Remote Jack 4 Pin Mini Size: 2.40 in. (W) x 1.22 in. (D) x 5.35 in. (H) Weight: 0.60 lbs (with batteries installed) 0.40 lbs (without batteries installed) Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these optional accessories.

Earphone

External Amplified Speaker

Appendix

Appendix Preset Map 1
Block Size Code Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11

Preset Map 16

Block Size Code Size Code 3 Size Code 10 Size Code 10 Size Code 11 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 12 (Size Code 12)

User Defined Fleet Maps

Type I Programming Information
When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 07. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, youll have defined the fleet map for the system you are tracking. Each size code determines the number of fleets, subfleets, and IDs each block will have. For example, a size code of S-4 has one fleet, which is divided into 16 separate subfleets, and it has a total of 512 individual IDs. When a block is assigned a size code, the fleet or fleets created within the block are assigned a Type I ID. The way these IDs display on your scanner depend on the block number and the blocks size code. When a Type I ID appears, the leftmost digit represents the block which contains the ID. The next 2-3 digits identify which fleet is active, and the last digit(s) identifies the subfleet. The details concerning how the size codes are selected by a Type I System designer are highly dependent on the specific needs of the systems users. Some organizations might want many subfleets with only a few radios each, while another organization might want only a few subfleets with many radios each. Your task is to program your fleet map with the same size code assignments as the trunked system. If you do this accurately, youll track all the Fleet-Subfleet combinations used by the system. In other words, youll hear complete communications while monitoring a trunked system. If you dont already know the size codes used, youll have to guess at them. But since you dont have to figure out all the blocks at once, this isnt as hard as it
seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press Scan. Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with IDs assigned to the block you just programmed, then youve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next block of the map. Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. S-3 and S-4 are probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and S-12.

Size Code Restrictions

If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6. S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4. S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0. Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next available block when programming a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an S-12, you will be prompted for b2, the next block available, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14, you would not see another prompt because it uses all available blocks.