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  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 1
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    19 Programming 26 Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode 26 Deleting a Stored Frequency 27 Editing a Stored Frequency 27 Duplicate Frequency Alert 27 Transfer Frequencies 28 Storing Text Tags 28 Beep Alert 29 Programming Tips 29 Scanning 30 Scan Hold Feature 30 Storing Frequency
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    47 STEP 3: Programming ID Scan Lists Manually 48 Scan Lists 48 Setting the Squelch 50 Receiving Trunked Systems 50 ID Scan Mode 51 ID Scan Hold Feature 51 Trunked Search 51 ID Monitor Mode 52 ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold Mode 52 ID Lockout 52 Review ID Lockout 53 Restoring
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    The BC785D is a state-of-the-art Digital Capable radio with TrunkTracker III and automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 100 channels for a total of 1000 channels. With
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    2 MENU BC785D digital ready VFO/SELECT PUSH BACK 1000 CHANNEL MANUAL HOLD RSM LIMIT TRUNK 1-100 101-200 201-300 123 301-400 401-500 501-600 456 601-700 701-800 801-900 789 RVRS 901-1000 SELECT 0E L/O PRI TRNFR MUTE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. Volume/Squelch Control 2. VFO
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    Indicator Scan Mode Indicator ID Scan Mode Indicator ID Search Mode Indicator Channel Type Indicator Conventional Type Trunk Type Morola Tracking Type LTR Tracking Type EDACS Tracking Type Digital Communications P25: APCO Project 25 Receiving Mode Indicators Signal Meter Uniden® and Bearcat® are
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    MENU 3 9 1 then by rotating the VFO control to enter the text and using /HOLD or LIMIT/ to the move cursor. After the text is entered, press E SCAN /HOLD 5 1 5 5 E /HOLD . MENU E E 2 2 3 select ID MEMORY 4 1 MENU 2 1 E 4 1 This shortcut card is designed to assist you in
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    / to move the cursor and then press E . To program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden's E-Scanner third party software, do the following: Press MENU 3 5 select speed If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023
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    to market this radio when altered to receive them. • The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle manual. 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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    a serious problem. Trunking radio systems solve this problem. In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 28 different frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often called talkgroups, and these talkgroups are assigned specific IDs. When someone in a talkgroup uses their radio, a brief
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    new BC785D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talkgroups 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
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    the same time. • 1000 Channels - Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. • 27 Bands - Includes 27 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz. • 10 Banks - 10 banks with 100 channels each are useful for storing similar frequencies to maintain
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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 obtain frequency information for your area,
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    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC785D Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 580D) • Cigarette Cord • DC Cord • Mounting Bracket • Telescopic Antenna • Operating Guide • Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide • Other Printed Material • E-Scanner Programming Software CD-ROM • Screwdriver 11
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    follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route the antenna cable to the scanner. The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or an outdoor base station antenna. Always use 50 ohm coaxial
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    bracket using the supplied mounting knobs. 5. Connect the antenna's cable to the ANT. connector on the back of the scanner. Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in the ANT. connector, you might also need a Motorola-to BNC antenna plug adapter (available at a local electronics store
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    be sufficient. The cord connector's center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's DC 13.8 V jack. The supplied DC power cord meets these specifications. Using a power cord that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter. • Always connect the
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    inner diameter tip. Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA. The cord connector's center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's DC 13.8 V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage
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    OUT jack on the back of the scanner. (Your local electronics store should carry a wide selection of cables and tape recorders.) Refer to the "Record" section under "Additional Features" in the manual. Remember! • You must mark a channel, ID, talkgroup, or bank for Recording in order for this feature
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    , you may not receive any signals. Once you set the squelch and program some frequencies, you will be hearing conversations regularly. Note: If you turn the Scanner on when the optional APCO Cord is not installed, APCO P25 CARD NOT INSTALLED appears on the display. To delete the message, select
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    trunktracking. Hint: You can check the options you programmed on the display when you press and hold MENU for 2 seconds in the following modes. • Scan mode/Scan Hold mode (as well as Trunk). • Chain Search mode/Chain Search Hold mode • ID Search mode/ID Search Hold mode MENU MODE 1:SERVICE OPTION
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    Menu screens and a brief description or purpose of the feature. 1:SERVICE OPTION Service Search menus are preprogrammed services used around the U.S. 1:WEATHER 1:MONITOR When you select this mode, the preprogrammed NOAA weather channel begins to activate. 2:ALERT You can set NWR-SAME weather alert
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    the memory. You can select which bank you want to program the found frequencies. The audio will be muted during Auto Store. 2:SCAN OPTION 1:CONVENTIONAL Choose the channel number. The following options are available for the selected channel only. Repeat using a different channel number, if necessary
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    for that bank and a one second delay for all the talkgroups you have programmed into Scan List channel(s), you will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC785D comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you are near an unusually strong signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The scanner
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    to monitor, refer to the guide included with the scanner or check out www.bearcat1.com. Note: Some trunking systems require that you know the channel order. In these cases you will also need to start programming the trunked system at the start of the bank. The scanner defaults to the most common
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    see any Bank Tag you have set. 7:L/O ID REVIEW Use this menu item to review the IDs that you have locked out during Search and Scan. Rotate the VFO up or down to view the IDs that have been locked out. To leave the lockout IDs unchanged, press MENU to back out of the menu. To unlock an ID, press the
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    tone (CTCSS/DCS) and talkgroups entered into memory. The default setting is OFF. 5:PC CONTROL Use this function to set the transfer speed (baud rate) at which your personal computer (PC) communicates with the scanner when downloading information into your scanner using Uniden E-Scanner software. See
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    - In this mode, as soon as the scanner stops on any (nontrunked) channel, the scanner will begin to search for any subaudible tone that is being used on a transmitted frequency. The scanner will check each CTCSS tone sequentially and it will find DCS tones instantly. 9:BANK TAG Allows you to set an
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    Before the BC785D can begin conventional scanning, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program. Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode 1. Select frequencies you received from your dealer, from various sources
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    E. Remember! You can also use or instead of rotating the VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a frequency which has been stored in another channel, you will hear a beep and the channel stored displays WARNING. Press . (decimal
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    the data manually. Storing Text Tags You can customize your scanner by storing text tags for easy identification of banks, channel transmissions, trunking talkgroup IDs, etc. The text tags can be set at the Menu mode. (Refer to "Understanding the Menu System" on page 18.) For programming text tags
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    press the VFO control. Programming Tips • Do not program a weather frequency into one of the channels, since weather channels transmit continuously. Use the Weather Search feature to select the weather information band. • Group similar services into a bank. For example, program police frequencies in
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    empty channel. If you want to resume scanning, press RSM. C 001 1300.0000 NFM 25cm Amateur 1 UNIDEN Group A To directly access a specific channel: There are several ways to access a specific channel quickly. 1. Press /HOLD. C1000 0000.0000 2. Using the keypad, enter the channel number. Bank 10
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    Note: When in Hold mode, you can use the VFO to step up or down through the channels. You can also switch from stepping up/down through channels to stepping up/down through frequencies by pressing the VFO. Storing Frequencies During Scanning During Scanning 1. Press /HOLD. 2. Press TRNFR, and the
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    you can press the VFO control. Channel Lockout You can lockout any channel so it is not checked during normal scanning. You can restore the channel to scanning when you wish. Lockout in Hold Mode 1. Press /HOLD. 2. Select a channel. a. Enter the channel number using the keypad. b. Press /HOLD again
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    out channel. a. Enter the channel number using the keypad. b. Then press /HOLD again. 3. Press L/O to unlock the channel. The L/O disappears. Restoring All Locked-out Channels You can restore all locked-out channels in a bank only when a bank is selected for scan. If you have deselected a bank and
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    just the same, except you set them for talkgroup IDs instead of setting priorities for channels. The scanner only checks priority talkgroups between transmission, in 4 second intervals. C 001 512.0000 NFM UHF TV 1 UNIDEN Group A • Priority Scan is disabled while M, E or L (Trunking type) icons are
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    (except for the locked out channels) in the banks you selected. To activate Priority Channel Plus (Only in Scan mode): 1. Press PRI to select PRIORITY PLUS. 2. Press PRI to select PRIORITY ON or PRIORITY OFF on the display to deactivate Priority Channel Plus Scan. Note: Priority or Priority Plus
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    screen prior to any searching. The BC785D can search up to 10 separate into the Menu mode. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 2:SEARCH RANGE by rotating by using the keypad and the standard direct entry method. • Searching feature is applied to Control Channel Only
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    also use or instead of rotating the VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. When Data Skip is active, your scanner may pause momentarily on an unwanted signal but will resume searching in 2 or 3 seconds. The Data Skip feature is active as well as Scan mode and Service Search
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    or LIMIT/ to store or when the scanner stops on the frequency you want to store. 2. Press TRNFR to store the frequency in the channel you selected. The smallest empty channel number flashes on the display. If necessary, you can also change the channel by scrolling the VFO or using or . 3. Press
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    instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. 4. Select the bank number you want to use with the keypad. The selected bank number appears on the display. AUTO STORE SELECT BANK 12--56---- Note: If the selected bank has no free channels to store, CH DATA FULL will appear on the display and
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    rotating the VFO and pressing E. With CTCSS or DCS Tone Lock ON is set by pressing L/O. Remember! You can also use or instead of rotating the VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. Note: • To set Tone Lock OFF for either Scan mode or Search mode, press E instead of pressing
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    250.3 Hz detecting C 001 512.0000 NFM DCS 025 Bank 1 Tone SQ ON, DCS 025 setting C 003 512.0000 NFM DCS 025 UNIDEN Group A Tone Search, DCS 023 detecting C 001 512.0000 NFM Bank 1 Tone SQ ON, CTCSS & DCS non-setting C 003 512.0000 NFM UNIDEN Group A Tone Search, no signal received Additional
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    • You can enter one of the Service Search frequencies into Channel Memory by pressing TRNFR when holding on one of the frequencies and pressing E. • Special Frequencies are low-power, itinerant, FRS, "splinters" and other frequencies which are commonly used at special events and other locations and
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    to the conventional weather broadcasts, your BC785D is compatible with NWRSAME weather alert. When the scanner receives NOAA's Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) coded weather emergency signal, it sounds the alert siren with a specified message. You must program your FIPS code to identify the
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    DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING COULD OCCUR. Programming FIPS Code The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codes established by the National Weather Service (NWS) must be programmed in your scanner. These codes specify an emergency and the specific geographic area (such as county) affected
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    are listed in the TrunkTracker National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BC785D scanner. Frequencies sometimes change, check with www.bearcat1.com/free.htm. • If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm for additional
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    ". • Within the bank you decide which channels to program the trunked frequencies. 3. Program the Talk Groups - Within the trunked system, each agency or department is assigned a Talk Group ID. This ID must be programmed into the scanner in order for it to monitor that specific agency or department
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    frequencies in the channels for your selected bank in your scanner. Remember that you can only store one trunking system in each bank. Important: If you are programming an EDACS or LTR trunked system, you must enter the frequencies in a specific order. Check the frequency guide included with the
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    is complete. STEP 3: Programming ID Scan Lists Manually Scan Lists Each bank of your BC785D can be a trunk tracking bank and it can be a conventional scanning bank. When you designate a bank as a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10 Scan Lists, which are simply lists used to store your favorite
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    : To clear a stored ID while entering an ID, press 0 and E successively, and start over. Remember! You can also use or instead of rotating the VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. Assigning a Text Tag to a Talk Group ID 1. Press MENU. 2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK
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    properly programmed all the frequencies for a trunked system, you can receive the system in several different ways. You will find that Search, Hold, Lockout, Scan and Delay are all similar to conventional scanning. ❖ ID SCAN lets you receive those talkgroups that you store in Scan Lists. ❖ ID SCAN
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    during Trunk Scan instead of simply SCAN. ID Scan Hold Feature If you want to stop on a ID during ID scanning, press /HOLD. If you want to resume scanning, press RSM. To directly access a specific channel: There are several ways to access a specific ID quickly. 1. Press /HOLD. 2. By using the
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    fun of TrunkTracking. Later, when you learn more about a system, you will want to store lists of talkgroups. Then you can scan specific agencies and users, and use the many other features your radio provides. ID Monitor Mode To enter Scan Hold mode for conventional system in the bank selected for
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    the bank number using the keypad and pressing E. 4. Select 7:L/O ID REVIEW. Remember! You can also use or instead of rotating the VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control. Restoring Locked-out IDs To unlock a single ID, follow these steps: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select 2:SCAN
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    etc. Note: This function does not work in LTR tracking. Programming Scan Lists During Search To select a Scan List location and store an ID during Search mode, follow these steps: 1. When your scanner stops on an ID you want to store, press /HOLD. 54 M ID:4128 867.8375 NFM ID tag Bank:04 MOT TYP2
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    I-Call reception is OFF. This means that I-Calls will not be received until you program them to be ON. You have three choices for controlling I-Call reception. Through the Menu system, go to 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK select bank number -/ 9:I-CALL, and make your selection. The menu choices are: 55
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    want to receive a certain ID, it might be better to use the special code in the HINT below. I-CALLS IN SCAN AND HOLD MODE You can store I-Call IDs in Scan Lists, just like talkgroup IDs, for use by ID Scan and Scan Hold modes. To program a specific I-Call Unit ID into a Scan Lists: EDACS or Motorola
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    frequencies), the radio jumps between systems/frequencies as follows: TRUNK SCAN: The scanner moves to a trunked system and looks for IDs in your Scan List(s) for up to 1 second. If it finds no activity on your programmed talkgroups, it moves on to conventional channels in the same bank or to the
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    have been almost impossible to monitor with a conventional scanner. With your TrunkTracker III listening to EDACS(s) is remarkably easy, and perhaps even easier than conventional scanning. EDACS systems use 'Transmission Trunking', which means that each transmission is assigned a new frequency
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    is useful if you need to work from decimal talkgroup lists. Special EDACS® Features AFS Partial Entry Feature AFS is Uniden's method of encoding EDACS talkgroups. AFS stands for 'Agency-Fleet-Subfleet'. AFS talkgroups are used in all EDACS reception -- in ID Search, ID Lockout and ID Scan Scan 59
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    in a police department with just 4 key presses. You can use the AFS Partial Entry feature anywhere that you need to specify EDACS talkgroup. Your BC785D can also enter or display EDACS talkgroups in decimal format (0-2047). Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK - select bank number / :EDCS ID FORM by
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    need to turn this feature 8:EDCS SCT. "ON" with designated frequency. You do not need to enter group ID's. Note: As EDACS SCAT is different from the other tracking feature, and it is not a feature which the scanner tracks any ID, you do not need to program Talk Group ID in the Menu mode. 61
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    the talkgroup ID on the display. In the ID Scan mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talkgroup ID that you have stored in the bank's talkgroup ID list and have not locked out. LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique ID code. 62
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    of the police subfleets. Determining the exact Fleet-Subfleet hierarchy for a particular area is referred to as Fleet Map Programming, which is discussed further in this manual. The disadvantage of a Type I system is that when PTT is pressed, the brief burst of data must contain the radio's ID and
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    If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank for Motorola press SCAN to start Multi-Track, you will see user IDs display on the display. Since the BC785D defaults to Type II systems, all the IDs will appear as numbers. However, if you notice a mix of odd and even user IDs, for example 6477
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    out, check the scanner.uniden.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm and other web sites and frequency resources. To enter the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel: (You can set up to three sets of these, but almost all systems only use one set) 1. Press MENU. 2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK
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    Menu mode and select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK - select bank number - /0:STATUS BIT. (This feature does not apply to EDACS and LTR operation within the scanner.) Then rotate the VFO to change the setting (1:ON to 2:OFF) and press E to program your change. Control Channel Only Mode When this function
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    used when the scanner searches the 900 MHz range, a user does not need to select a plan. Note: You can assign a Fleet Map to TYPE 1 or Hybrid systems scanned in Control Channel Only mode by going into the Menu. You can also program IDs radio looks for squelch before returning to the Control Channel
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    similar to the technology used with digital mobile phones. There are several types of Project 25 Systems available! Systems Uniden's BC785D supports are listed below. - Conventional - one frequency with digital voice. - Trunked with analog control channel and digital voice - Many frequencies shared
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    on the scanner, and APCO P25 CARD INSTALLED appears on the display. Installation is completed. You can monitor APCO Project 25 systems. To use P-25 Card, you must program each setting for Conventional mode or Trunking mode. - Conventional mode - See "Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu mode
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    Demodulation Threshold) may need to be fine tuned specifically for that system. If the scanner is not adjusted correctly, the P-25 voice display. • You must have the BCi25D card installed and have an APCO P-25 signal during this adjustment. • You can also use the and keys to adjust the sound
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    all other APCO P-25 signals in that same band. (UHF, VHF, or 800MHz) * You cannot enter the "Sound Quality Fine Tuning" mode when the scanner is operating as follows: 1) The receiving frequency is 0 MHz. 2) Air Band Frequency 3) BCi25D card is not inserted 4) BCi25D / P-25 monitoring is disabled 71
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    Interface You can communicate and program your BC785D in numerous ways with peripheral devices using the Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes: ❖ PC Control mode Program and control your scanner from a PC using Uniden's E-Scanner Software. ❖ Clone mode Clone all the
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    the front panel keys as well as the VFO on the radio remain operational in Remote mode. For information on purchasing cables, connectors, and E-Scanner software to program and control your BC785D, you can contact the following: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to
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    SLOT EXPANSION SLOT You can clone all of the programming of one BC785D into another, including frequencies, talkgroup IDs, alpha tags, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the radios ON. Prepare each scanner for clone mode as follows. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select 3:SYSTEM
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    Note • Once you have completed the cloning of the scanners, reset the scanners by turning the scanners OFF and then ON again. This is particularly important to know if you wish to clone another scanner right away. Remember! You can also use or instead of rotating the VFO. Also instead of pressing
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    OFF, they will remain as they are set until you reset them, even if you turn the scanner OFF and then ON again. Dimmer To change brightness of and pressing E. Enter Lock You can lockout the keypad to prevent re-programming of channels, talkgroups and tones (see page 82). 1. Press MENU. 2. Select
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    in "Menu Description" for details. Frequency and Channel Tuning with the VFO Control The VFO knob can be used for stepping frequencies or through memory channels (for Conventional channels or Talkgroup ID Scan Lists). To switch the setting for the VFO control, press the VFO. This will change modes
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    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
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    Squelch". 2. Check the antenna. If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won't track. Scanner won't stop during Scan List mode. Scanner will not acquire data channel. Missing replies to conversations. Channel Activity Indicators are flashing
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    . 1. Re-install the P-25 Card. If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number is listed in the warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like
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    Adapter (13.8V DC, 700mA) Antenna: Telescopic Antenna (included) Antenna Jack: BNC type External Jacks: External Speaker (EXT.SP.) (3.5 mm) DC 13.8 V Power Jack, (center is positive) Remote Control (REMOTE) Jack (DB-9) Tape Recorder Out (TAPE OUT) Jack (3.5 mm) Digital Card Slot Size: Weight
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    tones. You will only hear those transmissions that have been programmed on specific frequencies with the specific subaudible tone that you have selected. DCS - (Digital Controlled Squelch) refers to a system where the radio receivers are equipped with data burst responsive devices which allow audio
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    to be a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10 Scan Lists, which are simply list of your favorite IDs. Each list can contain up to 10 IDs, so you can store a total of 100 IDs for each trunk bank. These lists are designed to help you organize the trunking system users into categories. Screen Mask
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    . For example, if all emergency calls are set to occur on a specific talk group number then you will not miss the transmission even if you have not programmed all the talk group numbers. With the Status Bit on and you have programmed the unique number, then you don't have to worry what the
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    Appendix Preset Fleet 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 2 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 CODE 4
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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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    I system designer are highly dependent on the specific needs of the systems users. Some organizations may want many subfleets with only a few radios each, while another organization may want only a few subfleets with many radios each. Your task is to program your fleet map with the same size code
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    block for Type II IDs 1 128 4 16 2 16 8 64 3 8 8 128 4 1 16 512 5 64 4 32 6 32 8 32 7 32 4 64 8 16 4 128 9 8 4 256 10 4 8 256 11 2 16 256 12 1 16 1024 13 1 16 2048 14 1 16 4096 Blocks Used + 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 8 Size Code Restrictions
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 93
    National Information Center NIC 0 Tornado Warning # TOW(or TOR) 0 Service Thunderstorm Warning # SVW(or SVR) 0 Flash Flood Warning FFW 0 0 Blizzard Warning BZW 0 High Wing/ Dust Storm Warning HWW 0 Radio logical Hazard Warning RHW 0 Civil Danger Warning CDW 0 Local Area Emergency
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 94
    Event Code Standard Event Level (Siren Type) Warning Watch Statement Test Severe Weather Statement SVS 0 Special Weather Statement SPS 0 Flash Flood Statement FFS 0 Flood Statement FLS 0 Hurricane Statement HLS 0 National Periodic Test NPT 0 Required Monthly Test RMT 0
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 95
    .3 167.9 225.7 77.0 100.0 131.8 173.8 233.6 79.7 103.5 136.5 179.9 241.8 82.5 107.2 141.3 186.2 250.3 85.4 110.9 146.2 192.8 88.5 114.8 151.4 203.5 DCS Tone Code 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 96
    BC785D Flow Charts 92 1 SERVICE OPTION 1 WEATHER 2 PUBLIC SAFETY 3 NEWS 4 TV BROADCAST 5 HAM RADIO 6 MARINE 7 RAILROAD 8 AIR 9 CB RADIO 0 FRS STORE 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/ 3: 2 SECONDS/ 4: 4 SECONDS/ 5:INFINITE/ 6: -2 SECONDS/ 7: -5 SECONDS/ 8: -10 SECONDS 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: CTCSS/ 2: DCS
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 97
    SCAN OPTION 1 CONVENTIONAL (CHANNEL SELECT) 2 TRUNK (BANK SELECT) 1 FREQUENCY 2 DELAY 3 TONE DATA 4 BEEP ALERT 5 ATTENUATOR 6 STEPS 7 MODE 8 RECORD FREQUENCY ALPHA TAG 1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/ 3: 2 SECONDS/ 4: 4 SECONDS/ 5:INFINITE/ 6: -2 SECONDS/ 7: -5 SECONDS/ 8: -10 SECONDS 1: CTCSS/2: DCS
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 98
    94 3 SYSTEM OPTION 1 DIMMER 2 SCREEN MASK 3 KEY BEEP 4 ENTER LOCK 5 PC CONTROL 6 CLONE 7 DATA SKIP 8 SQ MODE 9 BANK TAG (SELECT BANK) 0 P-25 CARD 1: HIGH/ 2:MEDIUM/ 3:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: 2400 bps / 2: 4800 bps / 3: 9600 bps/ 4: 19200 bps/ 5: OFF MASTER / SLAVE 1: ON/ 2:
  • Uniden BC785D | English Owners Manual - Page 99
    an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owners manual for this product
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