Uniden BCD160DN English Owners Manual - Page 49

Search Mode (SRCH) Search Mode Signal Strength Bars Frequency Range Start Center Frequency Marker Frequency Marker Frequency Range End "SRCH" displays and the scanner searches and displays the frequency range signals in real time. The frequency range is shown in bars determined by the center frequency and span. While searching, the center frequency marker (which shows the current frequency) blinks. The scanner starts from the lowest frequency of the frequency range and searches to the highest frequency of that range. If the scanner finds a transmission, it displays the most current signal level in the bar for each frequency in the range. The center frequency marker flashes during Searching and Max Hold Searching. When you move the marker with the scroll control knob, the frequency of the signal strength bar displays above the marker. When you turn the scroll control knob, the marker usually moves according to the preset step (STP). (See page 51 to change the search step.) If the sweep range is set wide, a single bar will contain multiple frequency ranges. This is why the marker moves slowly even when you turn the scroll control knob. If you want to pinpoint the frequency, set the span range narrower. (See page 51 to change the span range.) NOTE: If you want to the listen to the signal at the marker position, see page 49. NOTE: When scanning a band with a wide occupied frequency such as FM broadcast, multiple bars appear due to the separation. Press FUNC then L/O to move the marker back to the center frequency position. Doing this clears the history and restarts scanning from the beginning. Max Hold Search Mode (MAX) If you want to switch to MAX Hold Search mode, press FUNC + SCAN/srch to toggle between SRCH mode and MAX Hold Search mode. 49