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    BC246T OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL
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    , or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or
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    ® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. TrunkTracker™, Trunk Tracking™, and Close Call™ are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders. Precautions 3
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    Belt Clip 34 Attaching the Wrist Strap 34 Installing the Demo Software 35 A Look At The Keypad 35 A Look At The Display 38 Using Menu 39 Using Func 39 Using the Scroll Control 39 Basic Operation 40 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 40 Scanning Systems 40 Preprogrammed System
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    the Scanner's Memory 48 Using the PC Control and Cloning Options 49 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 49 Cloning the Scanner 50 -Level Settings 62 Editing the System Name 62 Editing the System Quick Key 62 Setting System Lockout 63 Setting the System Hold Time 63 Setting the
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    71 Entering/Editing the Group Name 71 Setting the Group Quick Key 71 Setting Group Lockout 72 Deleting Groups 72 Channel-Level Settings 77 Deleting Channels 78 Copying/Pasting Channels 78 Searching and Storing 80 Service Search 80 Quick Search 81 CTCSS/DCS Search 81 Custom Search 81
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    Use 97 Location 97 Cleaning 97 Repairs 97 Birdies 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Optional Accessories 102 Appendix 103 Preset Fleet EDACS Worksheet 111 System Name and Quick Key 111 System Frequencies and LCN 111 Group Name and Quick Key 111 Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert
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    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
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    that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner's 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
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    with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, 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
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    Government 1.25 Meter Amateur Band Miscellaneous NFM Federal Land Mobile NFM NFM NFM NFM 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF TV Band Public Service Band NFM Public Service Band NFM Public Service Band NFM 25 cm Amateur Band Introduction 11
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    scanner's preprogrammed systems is in "Preprogrammed Systems" on Page 116. Quick Keys - You can set the scanner so you can select systems and groups by pressing a single key scanner so it ignores hits generated by UHF TV frequencies while using the Close Call or search features. Ten Service Searches
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    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 scanner's 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
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    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 scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. Custom Search - Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these
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    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
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    notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner. How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get
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    to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See "Setting Up Your Scanner" on Page 30 if you need any help doing this. Entering Text To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. To enter a decimal point, press . To move
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    how much memory you have used and how much remains. With a traditional scanner, when you program it to track a trunked system, you must first program Since you can only program one trunking system per bank in a traditional scanner, if there were (for example) 30 frequencies, the remaining 70 or
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    long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanner's memory. If not, you can continue to search. What is CTCSS/DCS? Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system
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    signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. CTCSS Frequencies (Hz) 67.0 82.5 100
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    stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and receive. Most
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    and trunked systems at the same time. Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a frequency used by someone you want to monitor into your scanner's memory. For example, the police in your area might transmit on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on
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    meet their needs, creating a serious problem. Trunking radio systems help solve this problem. Trunked Scanning While conventional scanning worked to Uniden's invention of the Trunktracking scanner. Not only does your BC246T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of
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    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 terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. If you are already an experienced scanner operator, you might want to go to "Programming
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    for each talk group. Type IIi Hybrid - these systems support a mix of both Type I and Type II users. channel. To program an EDACS system in your scanner, you will need to know both the frequencies by the police, 02 by ambulance service, 03 by the fire department, and so on. Each
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    LTR (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair services. These systems encode all control information as digital subaudible data that accompanies each transmission, so
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    itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning - how to program and use the scanner. TheInternet is ://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio system information. • http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information
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    • http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm * conventional frequency information on file with the US Government • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T * - a group for people interested in discussing the BC246T. * - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. For more information
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    With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Sql Vol Connection Cable Scanner Wrist Strap AC Adapter Batteries Belt Clip Antenna Owner's Manual & other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800
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    Ω) for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual. • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Using Internal Batteries You can
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    attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Setting Up Your Scanner 31
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    charge the batteries, set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. inside the battery compartment to NI-MH. BATT., 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 33). WARNING! Do not connect the AC adapter to the
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    a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG.ALK.BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time. Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of
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    -plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. See "Earphone Warning" at the front of the manual for important information about using an earphone/ headphone. Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy
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    can upgrade the included software to a full version by purchasing a registration key at www.uniden.com. A Look At The Keypad . Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function
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    Key Name Description Hold/ Hold - Holds the scan or the frequency search when Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Press quickly to cancel a prompt. 1-9, 0 - Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode
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    Key Name Description 1/Pri 1 - Enters a 1. Func + Pri - Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode. in Scan Hold mode. At a prompt, answers "Yes." Func + Att - Turns the scanner's attenuator on or off for the current channel (for conventional systems) or system (for trunked systems). Setting Up
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    . AM/FM/NFM - appears to show the type of transmission. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. F - appears when you hold down Func to select a function. - appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode (see "Using the Close Call Feature" on
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    "Using the Menu" on Page 45 for more information about the scanner's menu options. Using Func Func To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on
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    systems, press Scan. The BC246T scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups. Notes: • If no systems are programmed, or all systems are Setting the System Hold Time" on Page 63). For trunked systems, the scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, the current
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    channels are scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting. Preprogrammed System Tips All systems preprogrammed into the scanner are assigned to quick key 9. To turn the preprogrammed systems on or off, simply press 9 while scanning. Notes: • The systems preprogrammed into the
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    select the system). 2. Continue to hold Func and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate. Locking/ to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected. 1. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to select
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    you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the previous or next system. To resume scanning, ID into a channel, press E. Otherwise, press No. If you press E, the scanner stores the ID into a channel group called Qck Save Grp in the current system.
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    match the ID type are shown. If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you to select the system and the group where you want to store the . 4. Rotate the scroll control to select the group, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select a channel. 5. Rotate the scroll control to select the
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    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
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    N U -Adjust Key Beep Set up key beep options. "Adjusting the Key Beep" on Page Scanner Info View information about your scanner. "Displaying System Information" on Page 47. -- M E N U -Xfer Information Transfer information between it and your personal computer. "Installing the Demo Software
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    return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold. Adjusting the Key Beep Menu Adjust Key Beep E E • Off: The scanner is silent when you press a key. • On: The scanner beeps when you press a key. Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Press and hold down Func then / the keypad. to lock or unlock
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    you press then stays on until you press again. Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period. Pressing while the backlight is on turns off the backlight. Initializing the Scanner's Memory Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data. You cannot restore preprogrammed
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    's baud rate (the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second or bps). Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting. Menu Xfer Information E PC Control E • Off
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    will be the slave (destination) scanner. (Master scanner) Clone Master Press SCAN Key E (Slave scanner) Clone Slave Press SCAN Key E 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
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    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
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    • See "Editing the System Name" on Page 62 • See "Editing the System Quick Key" on Page 62 • See "Setting System Lockout" on Page 63 • See "Setting the the group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group Edit Group E New Group E The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn. nn increments by one
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    Refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options: • See "Entering/Editing the Group Name" on Page 71 • See "Setting the Group Quick Key" on Page 71 • See "Deleting Groups" on Page 72 • See "Setting System Lockout" on Page 63 • See "Entering/Editing Conventional Channels" on Page 53
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    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 62 • See "Editing the System Quick Key" on Page 62 • See "Setting System Lockout" on Page 63 • See "Setting the System Hold Time
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    ) to hold the channels. Then, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group Edit Group E New Group E 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. Programming Radio Systems
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    Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options: • See "Entering/Editing the Group Name" on Page 71 • See "Setting the Group Quick Key" on Page 71 • See "Deleting Groups" on Page 72 • See "Copying Systems" on Page 70 • See "Entering/Editing Motorola Channels" on Page 56 • See "
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    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 62 • See "Editing the System Quick Key" on Page 62 • See "Setting System Lockout" on Page 63 • See "Setting the System Hold Time
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    (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group EDIT GROUP E NEW GROUP E 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
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    the Group Name" on Page 71 • See "Setting the Group Quick Key" on Page 71 • See "Deleting Groups" on Page 72 • ID, press , then enter the ID. • If you omit the fleet and/or subfleet, the scanner treats these fields as wildcards. Note: Press to enter a hyphen. Then, refer to the appropriate section
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    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 62 See "Setting the System Hold Time" on Page 63 • See "Editing the System Quick Key" on Page 62 • See "Setting the Channel Delay Time" on Page 64 • See
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    Up a Channel Group EDIT GROUP E NEW GROUP E The scanner creates a group with a default name of GROUP nn. group-wide options: • See "Entering/Editing the Group Name" on Page 71 • See "Setting the Group Quick Key" on Page 71 • See "Setting Group Lockout" on Page 72 • See "Deleting Groups" on Page 72
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    "Programming Radio Systems" on Page 51. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a current character. • Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag. Editing the System Quick Key Menu program system E Select the system E Programming/Editing Optional Settings 62
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    Lockout E This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Rotate the scroll control to select your setting, then press Option E Set Hold Time E This setting controls how many seconds the scanner scans a system before moving to the next unlocked system. Enter a
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    the hold time expires, any current transmission ends, and the channel delay time expires. • Due to the control method for these system types, the scanner always scans LTR and EDACS SCAT systems for at least 1 second. Setting the Channel Delay Time Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Sys
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    offset E This setting lets you enter the base frequency, step, and offset for the band plan you select. This information lets you set the scanner so it will scan a Motorola UHF/VHF system. Setting Data Skip (Conventional Systems Only) Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Sys Option
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    Select the system E Edit Sys Option E Edit Fleet Map E For Motorola Type I systems, you must enter a system fleet map in order for the scanner to properly track and display talk group ID's. The fleet map is usually included in the same resource that provided system frequencies and talk group
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    will handle ID's that are not multiples of 16. Select your setting then press E. Ignore - the scanner rounds all received ID's down to the next interval of 16. Yes - the scanner treats all received ID's as unique ID's. Note: The default setting is Ignore. Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola
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    E Edit Sys Option E Set I CALL E This setting determines how your scanner treats I-calls while ID Searching. On - the scanner tracks I-calls. Press E to select. Off - the scanner ignores I-calls. Press E to select. Only - the scanner only tracks I-calls and ignores other radio traffic on the
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    setting determines how you enter EDACS ID's and how the scanner displays them. AFS Format - the scanner uses AFS format for talk group ID's Decimal Format - the scanner uses decimal format for talkgroup ID's Notes: • The scanner defaults to AFS (agency, fleet, subfleet) format - the format used
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    on or off by holding on a trunked system, then pressing Func + E. Deleting Systems Menu program system E Select the system E Delete System E 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
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    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
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    as many groups to the same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a group's quick key must be activated. Setting Group Lockout Menu program system E 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
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    . Abbreviate as necessary to fit. • The channel name appears on the second line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel. • If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner displays the frequency (for conventional systems) or the talk group ID (for trunked systems) when it stops on
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    E Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Priority E This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select your setting, then press E. On - when you turn on the Priority feature, the
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    Notes: • Channel alert does not work if key beep is turned off. • The default setting for channel - any signal opens squelch. Search - the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission. CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone you select
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    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
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    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 Menu program system E Select the system
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    40. Deleting Channels Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Delete Channel E 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
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    Select the channel E Copy Channel E The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer. To paste the channel into the same or another system: Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Group E Select
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    to select it. The following search bands appear. Public Safety News Ham Radio Marine Railroad Air CB Radio FRS/GMRS Racing Special The scanner searches the service you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the scroll control to change the search direction
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    channels (such as CB radio or marine), the scanner displays the service channel number. Quick Search Quick Search lets you 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
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    next custom search range and continues searching. Note: If all frequencies in all active custom search ranges are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not stop. Editing a Custom Search Range You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges. The names of the custom search ranges appear on
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    to change for the custom search range you selected, then press E. Auto Search and Store Your scanner's Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID's on a trunked system. Searching and
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    Search and Store appears on the display's lower line and the system name and search range name appear on the display's upper line. When the scanner finds an active transmission, it checks to see if the frequency has already been stored in the system. If the frequency has been stored, the
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    group ID's into the system you selected in "Selecting a System". Otherwise, the scanner stores talk group ID's in a new group it creates. Note: Trunked system frequency is selected, the selected system is locked out or the quick key for system to which the system belongs is turned off, and the
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    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,
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    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
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    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
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    and Close Call Options STheeasrecthtingasnidn tChislosescetiConaalflfeOctpcutsiotonmssearches, service searches, and Close Call operation. Managing Locked-Out Frequencies While searching or during Close Call operation, if you press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency, that frequency
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    , you might hear some paging systems. Some frequencies are shared between business radio systems and paging systems. If the scanner stops on a paging system even with this feature turned on, manually lock it out by pressing L/O. Screening Out UHF TV Systems Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E UHF TV Screen
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    will automatically store when it is in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store mode. Use the number keys to enter a value from 1 - 256, then press E. When the scanner reaches the maximum number of hits you set, it stops the auto-store operation. Setting the Modulation Type Menu Srch
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    setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation) FM Uses FM (frequency modulation) NFM /CloCall Opt E Set Data Skip E This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it detects a constant-level transmission during quick search or
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    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. Search and Close Call Options 93
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    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
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    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
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    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". Menu WX Operation E WX ALT PRIIORITY E On - the scanner checks the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal. Press E
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    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 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
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 98
    Troubleshooting TIf ryoouur bBCle2s4h6Tooistninotgperforming properly, try these steps. Problem The scanner doesn't work. Improper reception. Scan won't stop. Scan won't start. Possible Cause The scanner might not be receiving any power. The antenna might need to be adjusted. The squelch might
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 99
    . If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Scanner won't The system might Scan another track a trunked not be one your system. system. scanner can scan. The data frequency might be missing. Enter the data frequency
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    Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023. If you have Internet access, you can visit http://www.uniden.com for additional information. Troubleshooting
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    70 cm Amateur Band 450.0 - 469.9875 UHF Standard Band 470.0 - 512.0 UHF TV 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 - 29.680 10 Meter Amateur Band 50.0 - 54.0 6 Meter Amateur Band
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 102
    Operating Temperature: Normal 20°C to +60°C Close Call 10°C to +60°C 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: .. 320mW nominal into 8Ω internal speaker 30 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone 6
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    Appendix APrpepseentdFixleet Maps Preset Map 1 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 3 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size
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    Preset Map 9 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Preset Map 11 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Preset Map
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    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 ID's display on your scanner depend on the block number and the block's size code. When a Type I ID appears, the leftmost digit represents the block which contains the ID. The
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    of the replies to the conversations with ID's assigned to the block you just programmed, then you've 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
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 107
    your scanner programmed and scanning takes a few steps. This section guides you through company as they track down a break in electrical service in your area. Make a list of the agencies .com/ - the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio system information. • http://www.bearcat1.com/
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 108
    and EDACS frequencies. 3. Follow the instructions in "Filling Out The Conventional System and EDACS Worksheet" on Page 111 to program your scanner. Tips: • Before you start, make as many Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Fill in a name that describes the system you
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 109
    /DCS Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in this channel group. Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Fill in a name that describes the system you want to create. For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or "Amateur Radio" here. If you want
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 110
    Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) A band plan is required so the scanner can correctly determine the voice channel frequency. Fill in the band plan used by You can enter up to three band plans. Group Name and Quick Key Each "Motorola System Worksheet 2" documents the settings for one channel group within
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 111
    this channel group. Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Fill in a name that describes the system you want to create. For and its associated Logical Channel Number (LCN). Group Name and Quick Key Each "LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 2" documents the settings for one channel
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 112
    Conventional System Worksheet Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS/DCS Planning 112
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 113
    Motorola System Worksheet Motorola System Worksheet 1 System Name System Quick Key System Frequencies Type I Type II 800 MHz: Standard Splinter Type II UHF Type II VHF Fleet Map Block 0 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Block 6 Block 7
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    Motorola System Worksheet 2 System Name Group Name Group Quick Key Talk Group ID Alpha Tag Alert Planning 114
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 115
    LTR/EDACS System Worksheet LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 1 System Name System Quick Key System Frequency Logical Channel Planning 115
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    25 most populated counties in the US. The following list details the preprogrammed information. By default, all of the preprogrammed systems are unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out systems that are beyond your reception area
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 117
    . State Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California
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    State California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California
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    State California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California California
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    State Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida County Broward Broward Broward Broward Broward Broward Broward Broward Broward Dade Dade Dade Dade
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    State Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Nevada Nevada Nevada Nevada Nevada New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New
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    State Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio County Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga
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    State Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio County Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Philadelphia Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas
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    State Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas
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    State Texas Texas Texas Texas County Tarrant Tarrant Tarrant Tarrant Washington Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington King Washington
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    as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost
  • Uniden BC246T | English Owners Manual - Page 127
    PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023
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