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to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to 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. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner
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BC898T Controls and Display 1 2 3 4 TA 10 9 8 1. Programming and Status Keys 2. Display 3. Bank Keys 4. Squelch/Volume Controls 5. Rotary Tuner 765 6. Numeric Keypad 7. Scan/Manual Keys 8. Mode Keys 9. Search Keys 10. Line/External Speaker Jacks
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Recorder 16 Using the Demo Software 17 Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle 18 Basic Operation ...20 Turning On the Scanner 20 Setting the Squelch ...20 Using the Rotary Tuner 20 Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector 21 Using the Lock Key/LED 21 Manually Selecting a Channel 21 Scanning
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Priority Channels 40 Programming Trunked Systems 41 Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode 41 Programming Motorola Systems 41 ...46 Location ...46 Cleaning ...46 Repairs ...46 Birdies ...46 Troubleshooting ...47 Specifications ...50 Optional Accessories...52 Appendix ...53 Preset Fleet
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wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include: • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means
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Introduction Your BC898T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 50 channels each. Use it at home as a base
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receive your local NOAA weather transmission. Chain Search - Lets your scanner search up to 10 ranges by selecting specific banks into which you have programmed search ranges. Frequency Step - Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 12.5, or 25 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. 5
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In addition to the information in this manual, the help file included with the free demo software includes more instructions and programming planning worksheets that are very useful for organizing the information you need to program your scanner. Download this software from http://www.uniden.com. 6
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, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission. What is Searching? The BC898T can search each of its 17 bands search. What is CTCSS/DCS? Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Control Squelch (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow
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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. Local frequency allocation groups set cooperative standards to establish the CTCSS and DCS tone for each transmitter
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25-mile radius from the repeater location. What is Trunk Tracking? Your BC898T is designed to track the following types of trunking systems. • Motorola of systems, you might want to remember these important points: • Your scanner defaults to monitor Type II systems; however, you can change this if
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a serious problem. Trunking radio systems help solve this problem. Trunked Uniden's invention of the Trunktracking scanner. Not only does your BC898T scan channels like a conventional scanner new scanner enthusiast, you might want to read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in
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maps are included at the back of this manual. You can also find fleet map resources on instead they use a 5-digit ID for each talk group. Type IIi Hybrid - these systems support a mix of both of EDACS called SCAT that your BC898T can monitor. Logical Channel Numbers - scanner, you will need to 11
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digit agency identifier from 00 - 15. For example, 01 might be used by the police, 02 by ambulance service system, your BC898T lets you digit numbers. These numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ID (000 through 254) When the scanner
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other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T You can operate your scanner using software and a personal computer and cable (not included). Free demo software is available at http://www.uniden.com. You can also purchase a registration key to upgrade the demo
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Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Scanner AC Adapter Antenna Frequency Guide Owners Manual National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide 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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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. For Home Use (Desktop Installation) DC 12V Power Jack Remote Jack
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damage your hearing. Using An Optional Tape Recorder You can use a standard tape recorder or a VOX (Voice Operated Control) tape recorder with the scanner. The tape recorder you use must have a remote jack. You need a cable with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug (not included) to connect the tape recorder
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to use the scanner with your computer. After you install the BC898T SS Install program, start it by double clicking on the desktop icon or by selecting it in the Start Programs list. You can upgrade the included software to a full version by purchasing a registration key at http://www.uniden.com. 17
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1. Select a location in your vehicle to mount the scanner. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In the ANT connector on the back of the scanner. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.) Connecting the DC
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Installing a Permanent Power Cord 1. Check the vehicle's battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is grounded to the engine block or chassis. Most of today's vehicles use a the chassis). 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner. 19
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. To set the squelch, you must first set the scanner to its manual mode and the scanner must not be receiving a signal. Follow these steps to set the scanner's squelch. 1. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 2. Repeatedly press MANUAL until you do not hear a signal. 3. Turn SQUELCH fully
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Using the Lock Key/LED Press LOCK Manually Selecting a Channel To manually select a channel, press MANUAL, enter the channel's number using the keypad, then press MANUAL instructions. To begin scanning, simply turn on the scanner or, if the scanner is not currently scanning, press SCAN. The scanner
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Press MANUAL to stop on a channel while scanning. Press SCAN to resume scanning. Locking/Unlocking Banks When you are scanning conventional banks, the scanner displays the digit corresponding to all unlocked banks. To lock out a bank so that the scanner does not scan its channels, press the letter
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MANUAL. 2. Use the keypad to enter the channel number for the new priority channel. 3. Press MANUAL. 4. Hold down PRI for about 2 seconds. The scanner . SEARCH appears and the BC898T stops on every active talk group, regardless of whether you have programmed it into your scanner. This makes it easy
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active talk group when scanning or searching, press HOLD U. The BC898T stops scanning and holds on the current trunking system. It only Talk Group ID's You can confirm which talk group ID's are locked out in the scanner. To review locked out talk group ID's, hold down L/O for about 2 seconds. The
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SRC to return to the search mode. Searching Tips ID Delay Mode Use the DELAY key to select the delay mode if it's not active. This mode holds an ID set a delay for each bank. Other groups might use the system, but your scanner will only look for the ID in the display. Note: If you consistently miss
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MANUAL. All active talk group ID's appear in succession. Note: Locked out ID's appear during ID monitor mode. Scan Lists You can program conventional or trunking frequencies into any of your scanner fire department ID's, List C for emergency medical service ID's, etc. Once ID's are stored in lists
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Chain Search Range You can save up to 10 chain search ranges in your scanner. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Press SRC. 3. Press HOLD U. HOLD appears. Using Chain Search To use chain search, press SRC then press the bank keys (A-J) for the chain search range or ranges you want to search. To
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hold mode. Storing Found Frequencies If you find a frequency you want to save into a channel, follow these steps. 1. Press E or SEND when the scanner is stopped on that frequency. All the bank indicators flash. 2. Select the bank where you want to send the frequency. The display alternates between
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MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Press AUTO. All the bank letters flash and AUTO appears. 3. Press the bank keys (A-J) where you want to store the frequencies the scanner sweeps of the band. Depending on the types of services, some occasionally active frequencies might not have activity for minutes
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a bank key (A-J) to select the trunked bank you want. For example, press B. Note: You will see the frequencies appear quickly as your scanner looks for the data channel is acquired, the scanner starts to trunk track. Talk group ID's, which represent different service groups, appear. 4. Press TRUNK
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the tone is also stored in the channel. Notes: • You can search for CTCSS/DCS tones in scan mode, manual mode, or chain search mode. You cannot search for CTCSS/DCS tones while the scanner is scanning a priority channel. • You might find frequencies that do not have a tone associated with them. This
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NOAA channel. Turning Weather Alert On/Off In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your . ALERT disappears. Searching for a Weather Broadcast You can use the BC898T to search for your local NOAA weather channel. To search for a
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Some counties are further subdivided, in which cases, the first digit will be 0 for all subdivisions in the county and each subdivision will be labeled 1-9. To program your scanner to alert you when the weather service issues an alert, you must set the scanner to the alert mode, and then leave the
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FIPS code (1 through 15). Then enter the FIPS code and press E. To set the scanner so it sounds an alert tone when it receives any FIPS code, turn the rotary tuner press HOLD U or LIMIT V to move ALLFIPS to F1. To set the scanner so it sounds an alert tone when it receives only one of the FIPS
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trunked systems, see "Programming Trunked Systems" on Page 41. • Before you start to program your scanner, we recommend you download the demo software and use the worksheets in the software's help files to help you organize the information you want to program. Transferring a Programmed Frequency You
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enter a frequency already stored in another channel, the scanner beeps and the other channel appears. Press . on the no frequencies are automatically locked out. Programming a Channel With a CTCSS/DCS Tone 1. Press MANUAL. 2. Press CTCSS/DCS. 3. Select the channel you want to program then press E.
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there is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. Delay must be set for each programmed channel, and it can be set when your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is selected. Setting Delay in Scan or Search Mode 1. Press SCAN or set a search range then press SRC. 2. When your
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you do not want to record anymore. 2. Press LINE. LINE turns off and the channel is not recorded. Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the BC898T will stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of
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program the scanner. The "Conventional Scanning Worksheet" included in the help file included in the demo software (download at http://www.uniden.com) makes step size used when you manually tune up or down from the frequency stored in the channel. Your BC898T is preprogrammed with the most
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in locked-out banks. By default, the first channel of each bank is set as priority. To change the priority channel, manually select the channel you want to set as the priority channel. Then hold down PRI for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps twice and the new priority assignment is made. 40
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scanner. The "Motorola Trunking Worksheet", "LTR Trunking Worksheet", and "EDACS Trunking Worksheet" included in the help file included with the demo software (download at http://www.uniden 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and BANK, TRUNK, and the bank letters A-J blink. 2. Press a bank key to select the
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band plan, press DATA then repeat Steps c-f. Programming Fleet Maps If you programmed a trunk tracking bank and press SRC, talk group ID's appear. Since your scanner defaults to monitor Type II systems, most if not all ID's appear as even numbers. However, if you notice an even mix of odd and
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Trunking Worksheet" included in the help file included with the free demo software (download at http://www.uniden.com) before programming a custom fleet map. "User Defined Fleet Maps" includes a detailed explanation of scanner fleet map programming, as well as a table listing the fleet map size
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number, followed by a hyphen, followed by a one or two digit number. Programming EDACS Systems 1. Hold down TRUNK for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and BANK, TRUNK, and the bank letters A-J blink. 2. Press a bank key to select the bank where you want to store the frequencies. 3. Select EDACS
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To enter additional IDs, repeat Steps c-d. Programming LTR Systems 1. Hold down TRUNK for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and BANK, TRUNK, and the bank letters A-J blink. 2. Press a bank key to select the bank where you want to store the frequencies. 3. Select LTR scanning by turning the rotary
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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
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BC898T is not performing properly, try the following 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 scanner's antenna might need to be adjusted
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. connection. If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won't track a trunked system. Scanner won't stop scanning during Scan List mode. Scanner won't acquire the data channel. Missing replies to conversations. . Possible Cause The system
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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 are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance, please call
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Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channels: 500 Banks: 10 (50 channels each) Frequency Range: 25.0-27.995 MHz Citizens Band/ Business Band 28.0-29.995 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 30.0-49.995 MHz
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Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. 51
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local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800)554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these optional accessories. DC Power Cord Cigarette Lighter Power Cord Earphone Mobile Mounting Bracket with Hardware (MB001) PC Software (BC898T SS
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Appendix APrepsept eFlenedt Miaxps 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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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 next two digits identify which fleet is active, and the last
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Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next available block when programming a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an S-12, you will be prompted for b2, the next block available, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14, you would not see
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than 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 Operating Guide for this
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Section	Page
The FCC Wants You To Know	6
Scanning Legally	6
Introduction	7
Feature Highlights	8
About This Manual	9
Understanding Scanning	10
Understanding Banks and Channels	10
What is Scanning?	10
What is Searching?	10
What is CTCSS/DCS?	10
Conventional Scanning	11
Simplex Operation	12
Repeater Operation	12
What is Trunk Tracking?	12
Trunked Scanning	13
Types of Trunking Systems	14
Motorola Trunking	14
EDACS Trunking	14
LTR Trunking	15
Where To Obtain More Information	16
Information On The Internet	16
Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T	16
Included With Your Scanner	17
Installing Your Scanner	17
For Home Use (Desktop Installation)	18
1. Insert the DC plug end of the included AC adapter into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner.	18
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.	18
3. Plug the included telescoping antenna into the ANT connector on the back of the scanner. Then extend the antenna to its full height.	18
4. Use the scanner’s desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle.	18
Adapter Safety Feature	19
Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone	19
Listening Safely	19
Using An Optional Tape Recorder	19
Using the Demo Software	20
Installing The Software	20
Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle	21
Mounting the Scanner	21
1. Select a location in your vehicle to mount the scanner. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the passenger side.	21
2. Use an optional mounting bracket as a template for marking the location for the mounting screws.	21
3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided with the bracket.	21
4. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the scanner’s rear panel.	21
Connecting the Antenna Plug	21
Connecting the DC Power Cord	21
Installing a Temporary Power Cord	21
Installing a Permanent Power Cord	22
1. Check the vehicle’s battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is grounded to the engine ...	22
2. Connect an optional DC power cord’s RED wire to the accessory contact in your vehicle’s +12 VDC fuse box.	22
3. Connect the DC power cord’s BLACK wire to the negative side of the vehicle (usually the chassis).	22
4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner.	22
Basic Operation	23
Basic Operation	23
Setting the Squelch	23
1. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.	23
2. Repeatedly press MANUAL until you do not hear a signal.	23
3. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise.	23
4. Turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until you hear a hiss.	23
5. Turn SQUELCH back clockwise just until the hiss stops. This sets the squelch so that only clearer signals can get through.	23
Using the Rotary Tuner	23
Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector	24
Using the Lock Key/LED	24
Manually Selecting a Channel	24
Scanning Programmed Channels	24
Locking/Unlocking Banks	25
Locking/Unlocking Channels	25
Restoring All Locked Out Channels	25
1. If you de-selected the bank, press SCAN then press the bank’s letter.	25
2. Press MANUAL.	25
3. Hold down L/O for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps twice and unlocks all channels.	25
Priority Scanning	25
Changing the Priority Channel	26
1. Press MANUAL.	26
2. Use the keypad to enter the channel number for the new priority channel.	26
3. Press MANUAL.	26
4. Hold down PRI for about 2 seconds.	26
Using the Dimmer	26
Trunk Scanning Options	26
Searching for Active Talk Groups (ID Search)	26
Searching Only Stored Talk Groups (ID Scan)	26
Monitoring Talk Group ID’s	26
Holding On a Single Talk Group	27
Locking Out Talk Groups	27
Reviewing Locked Out Talk Group ID’s	27
Restoring All Locked Out Talk Group ID’s	27
EDACS Blockout	27
Setting the Attenuator	27
ID Lockout	27
Restoring a Single ID	28
1. Hold down L/O until you hear two short beeps.	28
2. Use either the rotary tuner or HOLD r or LIMIT s to select the ID you want to unlock.	28
3. Press L/O. The ID is unlocked and the next locked ID appears.	28
4. Press SRC to return to the search mode.	28
Restoring All ID’s	28
1. Hold down L/O until you hear two short beeps.	28
2. Hold down L/O for about 2 seconds to unlock all the ID’s at once.	28
3. Press SRC to return to the search mode.	28
Searching Tips	28
ID Delay Mode	28
ID Hold Mode	28
ID Monitor Mode	29
Scan Lists	29
Searching	30
Chain Search	30
Setting and Saving a Chain Search Range	30
1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning.	30
2. Press SRC.	30
3. Press HOLD r. HOLD appears.	30
4. Select the memory location where you want to save a chain search range by pressing its bank key (A-J). If there is a chain search range already stored in that memory location, the lower and upper frequencies of that chain search range flash.	30
5. Use the keypad to enter the lower frequency of the chain search range, then press E on the keypad or LIMIT s. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	30
6. Use the keypad to enter the upper frequency of the chain search range, then press E on the keypad or LIMIT s. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	30
Selecting Chain Search Ranges	30
Using Chain Search	30
Holding On An Active Frequency	30
Setting Data Skip	31
Skipping Frequencies	31
Storing Found Frequencies	31
1. Press E or SEND when the scanner is stopped on that frequency. All the bank indicators flash.	31
2. Select the bank where you want to send the frequency. The display alternates between the frequency you are sending and the lo...	31
3. Press E.	31
Automatically Storing Frequencies	32
1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning.	32
2. Press AUTO. All the bank letters flash and AUTO appears.	32
3. Press the bank keys (A-J) where you want to store the frequencies the scanner finds. The bank letter(s) you select stop flashing.	32
4. Press SRC to start AutoStore.	32
5. Press MANUAL to exit AutoStore and return to the manual mode.	32
Setting Subaudible Tones for Searching	32
1. Press PRI to turn off priority scan.	32
2. Hold down CTCSS/DCS for about 2 seconds. CTCSS and DCS blink and the scanner searches for CTCSS or DCS tones. When the scanner finds a CTCSS or DCS tone, the frequency blinks.	32
Attenuating All Search Ranges	33
Setting Delay For All Search Ranges	33
Searching a Trunked Bank	33
1. Press TRUNK then press SCAN.	33
2. Press a bank key (A-J) to select the trunked bank you want. For example, press B.	33
3. Once the data channel is acquired, the scanner starts to trunk track. Talk group ID’s, which represent different service groups, appear.	33
4. Press TRUNK again to return to conventional mode.	33
Searching for CTCSS/DCS Tones	34
1. If necessary, press PRI to turn off priority scan.	34
2. Hold down CTCSS/DCS until you hear two short beeps. CTCSS and DCS appear and begin to flash. If there is a break before a ton...	34
Using Weather Alert (SAME)	35
1. Press WX to find your local weather station.	35
2. Press HOLD r.	35
3. Hold down ALERT for about 2 seconds. ALERT appears.	35
Searching for a Weather Broadcast	35
Programming a FIPS Code	36
1. Hold down WX for about 2 seconds to turn on weather alert.	37
2. Hold down E for about 2 seconds.	37
3. Turn the rotary tuner or repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s to enter a FIPS code (1 through 15). Then enter the FIPS code and press E.	37
4. When you finish entering FIPS codes, press E.	37
Programming	38
Transferring a Programmed Frequency	38
Transferring a Frequency to the First Available Channel In a Bank	38
1. Select the bank where you want to send the frequency. For example, press D. The display alternates between the frequency you are transferring and the bank’s lowest available channel.	38
2. Press E on the keypad to transfer the frequency to the new channel. The scanner moves the frequency from the old channel to the new channel.	38
3. To cancel the transfer before it is complete, press SEND.	38
Transferring a Frequency to a Specific Channel	38
1. Use the keypad to enter the channel where you want to send the frequency. (For example, press 9 and 4 on the keypad to send the frequency to Channel 94).	38
2. Press HOLD r.	38
3. Press E to complete the transfer.	38
4. To cancel the transfer before it is complete, press SEND.	38
Duplicate Frequency Alert	39
Deleting a Stored Frequency	39
Programming a Channel With a CTCSS/DCS Tone	39
1. Press MANUAL.	39
2. Press CTCSS/DCS.	39
3. Select the channel you want to program then press E. If you have already programmed a CTCSS or DCS tone, the frequency for the tone blinks. Otherwise, 000.0 HZ blinks.	39
4. Enter a CTCSS tone.	39
5. To cancel CTCSS mode, press CTCSS/DCS or MANUAL. The CTCSS indicator and displayed tones are turned off but not deleted.	39
Programming Tips	40
Setting the Delay Mode	40
Setting Delay in Scan or Search Mode	40
1. Press SCAN or set a search range then press SRC.	40
2. When your scanner stops on a channel, press DELAY. DELAY appears. Scanning resumes two seconds after the transmission ends.	40
Setting Delay in Manual Mode	40
1. Press MANUAL.	40
2. Use the keypad or rotary tuner to select a channel.	40
3. Press DELAY. DELAY appears. The scanner pauses on the channel when a transmission is received.	40
Recording Transmissions	41
1. Use the keypad or rotary tuner to select the channel you want to record.	41
2. Press LINE. LINE appears indicating that the channel will be recorded if you connected a tape recorder to your scanner.	41
3. Repeat these steps to select other channels for recording.	41
1. Use the keypad or rotary tuner to select the channel you do not want to record anymore.	41
2. Press LINE. LINE turns off and the channel is not recorded.	41
Data Skip	41
Frequency Skip	41
Programming Conventional Channels	42
Changing the Frequency Step	42
Setting the Modulation Mode	42
Setting Priority Channels	43
Programming Trunked Systems	44
Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode	44
1. Hold down TRUNK. The scanner beeps twice and BANK and TRUNK flash.	44
2. Select the trunking bank you want to program.	44
1. Press TRUNK to return to conventional mode if you have been monitoring a trunking bank.	44
2. Hold down TRUNK. The scanner beeps twice and BANK and TRUNK flash.	44
3. Select the trunking bank you want to program.	44
Programming Motorola Systems	44
Programming Channels and Entering Trunking Frequencies	44
1. Hold down TRUNK for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and BANK, TRUNK, and the bank letters A-J blink.	44
2. Press a bank key to select the bank where you want to store the frequencies.	44
3. Select Motorola scanning by turning the rotary tuner or repeatedly pressing HOLD r or LIMIT s to select one of the following Motorola scanning choices:	44
4. If necessary, repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until PRO9 F appears. Then press E on the keypad.	45
5. To enter trunking frequencies, use the keypad to enter the first frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	45
6. For each additional frequency, select the next channel by turning the rotary tuner or pressing HOLD r. Then use the keypad to enter the next frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	45
7. If you selected E2-800, E2-900, or E1 in Step 3, stop here.	45
Otherwise, if you selected E2-HI or E2-UHF in Step 3, follow these steps to enter the band plan (base frequency, spacing frequency, and offset channel) for the system you want to scan.	45
1. If you are still in the programming mode, press DATA. Otherwise, select the trunking programming mode and bank you want to change. Then, repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until E1 appears, then press E.	46
2. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until FLEET appears, then press E.	46
3. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s to select the fleet map you want. For example, E1P2.	46
4. Press E then press SRC.	46
1. If you are still in the programming mode, press DATA. Otherwise, select the trunking programming mode and bank you want to change.	46
2. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until E1 appears.	46
3. Press E.	46
4. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until FLEET appears, then press E.	46
5. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s to select USR.	46
6. Press E.	46
7. Enter the size code for the first block by repeatedly pressing HOLD r or LIMIT s until the correct size code appears.	46
8. Press E. The next available block appears.	46
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until you have selected a size code for each block.	46
10. Press SRC.	46
Programming Talk Group ID’s	47
1. If you are still in the programming mode, press DATA. Otherwise, hold TRUNK for 2 seconds, then select the bank and system type and press E.	47
2. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until PRO9 ID appears. Then press E.	47
3. Repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s or rotate the dial to select the talkgroup ID channel you want to program.	47
4. Enter an ID. To enter the dash used in Type I ID’s, use the . key.	47
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for all ID’s you want to program.	47
Programming a Hybrid System	47
Programming EDACS Systems	47
1. Hold down TRUNK for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and BANK, TRUNK, and the bank letters A-J blink.	47
2. Press a bank key to select the bank where you want to store the frequencies.	47
3. Select EDACS scanning by turning the rotary tuner or repeatedly pressing HOLD r or LIMIT s to select one of the following EDACS scanning choices:	47
4. If necessary, repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until PRO9 F appears. Then press E on the keypad.	47
5. To enter the trunking frequencies for LCN1, use the keypad to enter the first frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	47
6. For each additional frequency, select the next channel by turning the rotary tuner or pressing HOLD r. Then use the keypad to enter the next frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	47
7. If you selected ED-SCT in Step 3, stop here.	48
Otherwise, if you selected ED-HI or ED-LO in Step 3, follow these steps to enter the talk group ID (agency, fleet, and subfleet) for the system you want to scan.	48
Programming LTR Systems	48
1. Hold down TRUNK for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and BANK, TRUNK, and the bank letters A-J blink.	48
2. Press a bank key to select the bank where you want to store the frequencies.	48
3. Select LTR scanning by turning the rotary tuner or repeatedly pressing HOLD r or LIMIT s to select LT. Then press E on the keypad.	48
4. If necessary, repeatedly press HOLD r or LIMIT s until PRO9 F appears. Then press E on the keypad.	48
5. To enter trunking frequencies, use the keypad to enter the first frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	48
6. For each additional frequency, select the next channel by turning the rotary tuner or pressing HOLD r. Then use the keypad to enter the next frequency, then press E on the keypad. (Press . to enter the decimal point).	48
7. Follow these steps to enter the talk group ID (agency, fleet, and subfleet) for the system you want to scan.	48
Care and Maintenance	49
Location	49
Cleaning	49
Repairs	49
Birdies	49
Troubleshooting	50
Specifications	53
Optional Accessories	55
Appendix	56
Preset Fleet Maps	56
User Defined Fleet Maps	58
Type I Programming Information	58

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