Uniden scanning radio User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Scanning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Trunk Tracking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Feature Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Information on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Included with Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CRX120 Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Flexible Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keylock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Duplicate Frequency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deleting a Stored Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lockout in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lockout in Scanning Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lockout Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restore a Locked Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restore All Locked-Out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Priority Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the Priority Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting a Search Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Data Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Channel Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storing Search Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SVC Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SVC Scan Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programming with SVC Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Trunk Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Types of Trunking Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programming Trunking Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Searching a TrunkedBank.. ... ... ... ... ... ..39
IDHold Mode. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..41
IDLockout... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..42
Restore a SingleID.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..42
Restore all IDs... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..43
Searching Tips... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..43
Channel Activity Indicators... ... ... ... ... ... ..44
Scan Lists... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..46
Deletinga Stored ID.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..49
Fleet MapProgramming. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..50
Selecting Trunking Programming Mode.. ... ... ..50
Selecting a Preset Fleet Map. ... ... ... ... ... ..51
Programming a FleetMap... ... ... ... ... ... ..52
Programming a Hybrid System.. ... ... ... ... ..53
Care andMaintenance.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..54
GeneralUse.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..54
Location.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..54
Cleaning.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..54
Repairs... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..55
Birdies... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..55
Troubleshooting. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..56
Specifications... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..58
Appendix. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..59
Preset Fleet Maps... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..59
User Defined FleetMaps. ... ... ... ... ... ... ..61
OneYear LimitedWarranty.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ..64
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Introduction
The
BC 235XLT
is a brand new state-of-the-art radio with
TrunkTracking™
and automatic scanning capabilities. It
can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency,
marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10
banks of 30 channels each.
Use your new scanner to monitor:
800 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems
Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and
paramedics)
NOAA Weather Broadcasts
Business/Industrial Radio
Utilities
Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands
Air band
Frequency Range Steps Transmission
29.0-29.7 MHz 5 kHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7-50.0 MHz 5 kHz VHF Low Band
50.0-54.0 MHz 5 kHz 6 Meter Amateur Band
108-137 MHz 12.5 kHz Aircraft Band
137-144 MHz 5 kHz Military Land Mobile
144-148 MHz 5 kHz 2 Meter Amateur Band
148-174 MHz 5 kHz VHF High Band
406-420 MHz 12.5 kHz Federal Govt.
420-450 MHz 12.5 kHz 70cm Amateur Band
450-470 MHz 12.5 kHz UHF Standard Band
470-512 MHz 12.5 kHz UHF “T” Band
806-956 MHz 12.5 kHz Public Service “800”
Band
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Important Notice
This scanning radio has been manufactured so
that it will not tune to the radio frequencies
assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage.
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of
1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to
intentionally intercept cellular or cordless
telephone transmissions or to market this radio
when altered to receive them.
The installation, possession, or use of this
scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be
prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain
states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local
law enforcement officials should be able to provide
you with information regarding the laws in your
community.
Changes or modifications to this product not
expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this
product in any way other than as detailed by this
Operating Guide, could void your authority to
operate this product.
The screen displays used in this manual are
representations of what might appear when you
use your scanner.
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Terminology
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
communications do not transmit continuously. The
BC 235XLT
scans programmed channels until it finds an
active frequency.
Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on
that channel as long as the transmission continues. When
the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until
another transmission is received.
What is Searching?
The
BC 235XLT
can search each of its 12 bands to find
active frequencies. This is different from scanning because
you are searching for frequencies that have not been
programmed into your scanner. You can choose between
two speeds while searching.
Turbo Search
, a new feature
for Uniden scanners, can search the
VHF FM
bands at up to
300 channels per second.
What is Trunk Tracking?
Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a
radio frequency in your scanner’s memory which is used
by someone you want to monitor. For example, the police
in your area may broadcast on 460.500 MHz , the fire
department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on
37.900 MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a
frequency, you usually know who it is, and more
importantly, you can stop on a channel and listen to an
entire conversation. This type of scanning is easy and fun.
As the demand for public communications has increased,
many public radio users don’t have enough frequencies to
meet their needs, and this has created a serious problem.
Trunking radio systems solve this problem.
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In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 29 different
frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often
called talk groups, and these talk groups are assigned
specific IDs. When someone in a talk group uses their
radio, a brief bust of data is broadcast before each
transmission. The trunking system computer uses this data
to temporarily assign each radio in a talk group to an
available frequency. If the group using a frequency stops
broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few seconds,
they are removed from the frequency so another talk group
can use it.
Sharing of the available public service frequencies, or
trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to
accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few
frequencies. On the other hand, following a conversation
on a trunked system is difficult, if not impossible, because
when there’s a short break during the conversation you’re
monitoring, it’s possible that the talk group will be assigned
to a completely different frequency in the trunked system.
This type of scanning is difficult and frustrating.
TrunkTracker™
changes this! Not only does your new
BC 235XLT
scan channels like a conventional scanner, it
actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once
you know a talk group’s ID, you won’t miss any of the
action.
If you’re a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read
the first part of this manual and use your scanner in
conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking.
Understanding scanning fundamentals and its terminology
will make trunk tracking much easier. But if you’re already
a sophisticated scanner operator, you may want to go to
Trunk Tracking
on page 35 now.
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Feature Highlights
Trunk Tracking – Follow 800 MHz trunked public
safety and public service systems just as if
conventional two-way communications were used.
300 Channels – Program one frequency into each
channel. You must have at least one channel
programmed to use the Scan mode.
12 Bands, 10 Banks – Includes 12 bands, with
Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 banks with 30 channels
each are useful for storing similar frequencies to
maintain faster scanning cycles or storing all the
frequencies of a trunked system.
29 MHz-956 MHz – Indicates the range of
frequencies that can be searched within the bands
of your scanner.
Note: The frequency coverage is not continuous
and excludes the cellular band.
10 Priority Channels – You can assign one
priority channel in each bank. Assigning a priority
channel allows you to keep track of activity on your
most important channel(s) while monitoring other
channels for transmissions.
Preprogrammed Service (SVC) Search – Allows
you to toggle through preprogrammed police,
fire/emergency, aircraft, marine, and weather
frequencies.
Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip
unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.
Memory Backup – If the battery completely
discharges or if power is disconnected, the
frequencies programmed in your scanner are
retained in memory.
Manual Channel Access – Go directly to any
channel.
LCD Back Light – An LCD light remains on for 15
seconds when
K
is pressed.
Battery Save – In manual mode, your scanner
automatically reduces its power requirements to
extend the battery’s charge.
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Where to Obtain More
Information
Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies
into available channels. The
Betty Bearcat Frequency
Guide
lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and
Canada that you may program into your new scanner.
To order a copy of the frequency guide, call the enclosed
Mr. Scanner (800) Number. A Uniden representative
should be able to order you a copy of Betty Bearcat for
your area and provide you with sample frequencies. You
can also use the enclosed order form to purchase a local
frequency list.
The Bearcat Radio Club, and other similar hobby clubs,
have publications, information on computer bulletin boards,
and even contests for the radio enthusiast. Also, your local
library has more information.
Information on the Internet
If you have access to the Internet, you may want to visit
www.trunktracker.com
, which is under development, and
may contain manufacturer information, frequency data, and
ID information as it becomes available.
For more information about Uniden and our other products,
visit
www.uniden.com
.
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Included with Your Scanner
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately
contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer
Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central,
Monday through Friday.
Antenna Belt Clip
AC Adapter
(AD70U)
AC Adapter 2 Battery Packs
CHARGE
BLK
RED
Charging Cradle Earphone
Operating Guide
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Operating Guide
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Programmable 100-Channel Base Scanner
Now is the time for all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
Four score yeas ago our fathers set
forth a new nation conceived in
Liberty and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are
created equal. The quick brown
fox jumped over the garden wall.
Now is the time fo4r all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
Now is the time for all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
Four score yeas ago our fathers set
forth a new nation conceived in
Liberty and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are
created equal. The quick brown
fox jumped over the garden wall.
Now is the time fo4r all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
Now is the time for all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
Four score yeas ago our fathers set
forth a new nation conceived in
Liberty and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are
created equal. The quick brown
fox jumped over the garden wall.
Now is the time fo4r all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
Now is the time for all good men to
come to the aid of the party.
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Setup
These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner:
If your scanner receives interference or electrical
noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from
the source.
If you need to improve reception, use an optional
antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You
can purchase this type of antenna at a local
electronics store.)
Use the included earphone or an optional stereo
headset with proper impedance for private
listening. Read the precautions on the inside front
cover of this Guide.
Installing the Batteries
1. Open the cover.
2. Insert the battery
pack.
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3. Replace cover and
press down until it
clicks into place.
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the
BC 235XLT
from an AC outlet.
You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To
fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger
connected for 14 – 16 hours.
Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the unit
when charging is complete.
Use only the supplied AC Adapter
(AD70U)
or one of the optional power
cords
(WZ1015 or WZ1017)
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CRX120 Battery Charger
The CRX120 charger allows you to charge the extra
battery included with your scanner. You can also charge
the battery inside your scanner at the same time. This way
you can always have a charged battery ready to go.
Charging the Spare Battery
To fully charge the extra battery in the CRX120, you
should leave the battery in the charger for 14 – 16 hours.
1. Plug the cable from
the BP180 into the
connector in the
CRX120. Make sure
the red wire matches
RED
and the black
wire matches
BLK
on
the charger.
2. Place the battery in
the charger, and plug
the AC Adapter into a
wall outlet.
Then connect the
adapter to the
charger.
The red LED on the
charger will light,
indicating that the
battery is charging.
CHARGE
BLK
RED
DCIN 12 V
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Connecting the Charger to Your Scanner
You can charge both batteries at the same time. To fully
charge both batteries, you should leave the AC
Adapter/Charger connected for 14 – 16 hours.
1. Follow steps 1 and 2
under
Charging the
Spare Battery
on
page 12, then
connect the charging
lead on the CRX120
to the charging jack
on your scanner.
2. When charging is
complete, disconnect
the CRX120 from
your scanner, then
unplug the AC
Adapter/Charger from
the CRX120.
Adapter Safety Feature
The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be
equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug with one
blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into a power
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the
adapter’s plug into an outlet, try reversing the plug.
DCIN 12 V
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Flexible Antenna
Belt Clip
Attach the flexible antenna to the
BNC
connector.
Do not tighten the screws too tight.
You can damage the case or clip.
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Basic Operation
Note: You can fold out the Front Cover to see the
Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide.
Setting the Squelch
To set the squelch, you must be in the Manual mode, and
you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner.
1. Press
M
until you do
not hear a signal.
2. Adjust
VOLUME
to a
comfortable listening
level.
3. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn
SQUELCH
fully counter-clockwise. This raises the
“Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals
can get through.
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
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4. Turn
SQUELCH
fully clockwise until you hear a hiss.
This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything
gets through—noise, weak signals, and strong
signals.
5. Turn
SQUELCH
back counter-clockwise just until the
hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only
clearer signals through.
Keylock
Key Lock prevents accidental key entries during
conventional scanning or while in trunk tracking mode.
1. To lock the keypad,
press and hold
LOCK
until the symbol
appears in the lower
right of the display.
2. To unlock the keypad,
press and hold
LOCK
until the symbol
in the lower right of
the display turns off.
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
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STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
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Programming
Before the
BC 235XLT
can begin conventional scanning,
you must program a frequency into at least one channel.
Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to
program.
1. Select frequencies
from your starter
guide.
2. Press
M
.
3. Select a channel.
a. Enter the channel
number.
b. Then press
M
.
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4. Enter the frequency.
a. Enter the frequency
number.
b. Then press
E
.
Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency,
press
.
twice, and start over.
If you enter a
frequency which is
outside the scanner’s
frequency bands, a
distinctive beep
sounds.
Press
.
and go
back to Step 4.
(See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the
back of the scanner).
a
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Duplicate Frequency Alert
If you enter a
frequency which is
stored in another
channel, you hear a
beep and the other
channel displays.
Press
.
to start
again
—OR—
Press
E
again to
store the frequency in
both channels.
Programming Tips
Do not program a weather frequency into one of
the channels, since weather channels transmit
continuously.
Use
C
to select the weather information band.
Group similar frequencies into adjacent channels.
For example, program police frequencies in
channels 1 through 10 and fire/emergency into
channels 11 through 20, and so on.
Put the frequency that you listen to the most or the
most important frequency into a Priority channel.
To quickly program a series of channels, start with
the lowest number channel.
For example, when you are programming five new
frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with
Channel 4. After you finish programming a
channel, press
M
or
)
to go to the next higher
channel.
Record channels and frequencies in some
convenient place in case the scanner memory is
lost.
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Deleting a Stored Frequency
To delete a stored
frequency:
a. Press
0
.
b. Then press
E
.
Channels with no
frequencies are
automatically locked
out.
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