Uniden BEARTRACKER 885 English Owners Manual

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    BearTracker 885 Owner's Manual Printed in Vietnam U01UT416ZZA(0)
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    ©2017 Uniden America Corporation Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
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    AND FUNCTIONS 9 INSTALLATION 12 MOBILE INSTALLATION 12 Safety Notice 12 Antennas 13 GPS Receiver 13 Connecting the Power Cords 14 Ground Information 14 MARINE INSTALLATION 14 SET UP BEARTRACKER 885 14 BEARTRACKER 885 INITIAL SETUP 14 BASIC OPERATIONS 15 EMERGENCY OPERATION 15 BASIC
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    25 Set Audio Priority 25 Set Tone 25 OTHER FEATURES 26 SRF/CAL/SWR Meter 26 Antenna System Check 26 BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER 26 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 28 MAINTENANCE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER 29 SPECIFICATIONS 29 SCANNER 31 CTCSS FREQUENCIES 32 DCS CODES 33
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    FCC PART 15/IC COMPLIANCE 35 FCC COMPLIANCE 35 IC COMPLIANCE 36 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 37 RADIO CODE DEFINITIONS 39
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    in the US and Canada. The included GPS allows the scanner to select channels in your area, wherever you are. We update the database weekly, so you can easily keep your BearTracker 885's database up-to-date using the BT885 Update Manager (see page 22). Listen to these safety channels and always
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    with parts other than those recommended by Uniden, may cause violations of the technical rules. AND AN EARLY-WARNING SYSTEM The BearTracker Warning System (BWS) alerts you whenever there completely legal public safety service scanner. Some states restrict the use of scanners in vehicles. Please check
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    select types of channels to receive ƒƒ BearTracker Warning System ƒƒ SWR Meter ƒƒ CB/Scanner Audio Priority ƒƒ Antenna System Check ƒƒ Mic and RF Gain ƒƒ Talkback ƒƒ ANL/NB WHAT'S IN THE BOX Your BearTracker 885 contains the following: ƒƒ BearTracker 885 CB 2-way mobile radio ƒƒ Noise-Cancelling
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    1. Volume Control knob with Power On/Off. Turn the knob clockwise until it clicks to turn power on. Continue turning the knob clockwise to increase the volume. Turn the Volume Control knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume or until it clicks to turn power off. 2. SQUELCH knob: Reduces
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    . AVOID lets you put channels on a temporary avoid list so the scanner will skip them (see page 22). 17. RF Gain: Adjust Receive frequency (see page 13). 18 19 20 21 22 23 18. GPS Jack 19. CB Antenna socket: Connects antenna to the unit. 20. PA SP: Connects optional external 8-ohm, 4-watt
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    any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna. Note that Uniden does not specify or supply any CB antenna with this transceiver. While a 0 dBi gain antenna is normal for a typical installation, the above limit applies to any antenna with up to 3 dBi gain. Plan the location of the
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    Uniden dealer is qualified to help you select the proper antenna for your requirements. A whip style antenna may be used for automobile installation. A short "loaded" whip antenna is easier to install on an automobile, but its efficiency is less than that of a full quarter-wave whip antenna. Scanner
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    Connecting the Power Cords Uniden recommends connecting the power lead to the Ignition ground the system to prevent electrolysis between the fittings in the hull and the water. SET UP BEARTRACKER 885 BEARTRACKER 885 INITIAL SETUP 1. Remove SD card. 2. Install the GPS unit. 3. Insert the SD card
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    the BearTracker Update Manager, page 26. 4. Remove the SD card from your computer and insert it back into the SD card slot on your BearTracker 885. 5. SQUELCH only when the radio is not receiving a strong signal. 11. Adjust Scanner Squelch (see page 23). 12. Turn RF Gain knob clockwise to adjust RF
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    the menus (see page 23). BASIC OPERATIONS To Do This... Update the scanner radio channels to the latest version Set your location so that local scanner channels are selected Listen to weather channels Do this... See BearTracker Update Manager, page 26. • If you are using the GPS receiver (included
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    key checks incoming signal strength and received signal power or allows you to tune your antenna for best performance. See page 26 for operation details. CB/PA/WX| speaker only. As long as the radio is in PA mode, any CB or scanner audio goes to the PA speaker. 3. Press the key a third time. Weather
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    information from the national weather service. 4. From Weather mode, press the key again. CB is active (ANL and NB functions off ). 9/19|DAY/NIGHT Key Press this key to switch to emergency service channels (9/19) and then back to the starting channel. Switch between day and night LCD display settings
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    MUTE (Scanner Mute) to mute the voice from incoming signals. Press FUNC + AVOID to put a channel in an avoid list so future channel scans will ignore it (see page 22). Public Safety Keys The 4 keys indicated with #5 in the graphic on page 9 are: ƒƒ BWS|ZIP: Press this key to turn the BearTracker
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    channel, display RX WX , and broadcast the received transmission. 2. To manually scan the WX channels, press HOLD/SCAN|S.SQL to stop scanning. SCANNER FEATURE The BearTracker 885's built-in scanner lets you: ƒƒ Change what's being scanned to match your location ƒƒ Listen to emergency services in
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    WX Alert ƒƒ Talkback (CB mode) ƒƒ Day/Night ƒƒ Avoid ƒƒ ZIP (Scanner mode) ƒƒ Scanner Squelch (S. SQL) Function + WX ALERT When WX ALERT is turned on, ALERT any key to silence the alert tone. Weather alert does not sound when the scanner is set to Weather mode. 1. In CB mode, press FUNC|MIC-GAIN and
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    5. Turn the Talkback volume level to 0 to not hear yourself through the CB's speaker. Function + DAY/NIGHT DAY/NIGHT lets you change between day and night LCD settings. 1. Press FUNC|MIC-GAIN and then press 9/19|DAY/NIGHT keys. The LCD display changes from Day to Night, or from Night to Day. 2.
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    GAIN and then press HOLD/SCAN|S. SQL. S-SQL and the current scanner squelch level (L1 - L3) display. 2. Turn the channel - Brightness (Night) ƒƒ WXSCAN - Weather Alert Scan ƒƒ BWS ALERT - Set BearTracker Warning System alert volume ƒƒ AUDIO PRIORITY - Incoming signal priority Press any other key
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    Option No: 3 4 Color Cyan Red Option No: 7 Color White 3. Press MENU/OK to select a color. The LCD Contrast option displays. Set LCD Contrast 1. In Menu mode, turn MENU/OK several times until D-CONT displays. 2. Turn Channel Selector to cycle through the contrast options. (Lowest = 0; Highest
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    Set BWS Alert The BearTracker Warning System (see page 17) activates when it detects nearby (up AUDPRI displays. 2. Turn Channel Selector to select CB (CB), Scanner (SC), or No Priority (--) for priority. If -- is selected, both CB and Scanner signals will play at the same time. 3. Press MENU/OK
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    PTT. If the reading is > 1.5, follow your antenna's instructions to adjust the antenna length. Then, repeat this step. The closer the reading is to 1.0, the better. BEARTRACKER UPDATE MANAGER Uniden updates the BearTracker 885 frequency database every week using RadioReference.com's extensive
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    on the screen that displays. 5. The Select SD screen displays. Look for Uniden BT885-SCN and select it. Click OK. 6. The BTOM updates the SD card, showing progress bars through all the stages. 7. Close the screen when update is completed. 8. Remove the SD card from your PC and insert it back into
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    connections are tight. 3. Inspect antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks in shielding. 4. Be sure all screws and mounting hardware are tight. MAINTENANCE The BearTracker 885 is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. It requires no
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    Problem Poor Reception Suggestion Check VOLUME and SQUELCH. Be sure antenna SWR is normal. Adjust RF satisfactory results after performing these checks, visit the Uniden website (www.uniden.com) for troubleshooting and FAQ information. SERVICING YOUR TRANSCEIVER It is the user's responsibility to
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    Scanner/GPS: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F -40°C to 70°C Accessories: DC Power Cord Noise Cancelling Microphone Microphone Hanger Mounting Bracket Owner's Manual Modulation Percentage (Peak): 100% Spurious Threshold: 0.5 µV Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms
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    Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. SCANNER Band Coverage Frequency Range Memory System Step Size GPS Function .0000 320.0000-512.0000 758.0000-960.0000 No programming required; preset program. Factory programmed to microSD card for all known radio systems in US
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    2nd IF 450 kHz Ceramic Filter (BW ±75kHz) 3rd IF Weather Channels: 7 Channels Scan Rate: 85 channels/second Scan Delay: 2 seconds Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance) CTCSS FREQUENCIES The scanner can detect the following 50 CTCSS frequencies. 67.0Hz 69.3Hz 71.9Hz 94.8Hz 97.4Hz 100.0Hz 131.8Hz 136
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    189.9Hz 192.8Hz 196.6Hz 199.5Hz 218.1Hz 225.7Hz 229.1Hz 233.6Hz 241.8Hz 250.3Hz 254.1Hz DCS CODES The scanner can detect the following hexadecimal DCS codes. 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115
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    1 Band NFM 127.1750 MHz NFM 161.9850 MHz NFM 272.9500 MHz UHF Band NFM 406.8750 MHz Public Service Band NFM 758.0125 MHz NFM 857.1500 MHz Tight Squelch (Manual) (S+N)/N VHF Low 1 Band NFM 40.8400 MHz FM 53.9800 MHz VHF High 1 Band NFM 161.9850 MHz NFM
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    53.9800 MHz VHF High 1 Band NFM 161.9850 MHz NFM 173.2250 MHz NFM 216.0200 MHz UHF Band NFM 406.8750 MHz Public Service Band NFM 758.0125 MHz NFM 857.1500 MHz Audio Frequency Response -6 dB NFM 40.8400 MHz FM 53.9800 MHz Audio Output Power NFM
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    doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites qu'il reçoit, incluant les parasites pouvant nuire à radio license must be obtained prior to possession and use of this scanner receiver. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
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    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 owner's manual for this product
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    PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner's manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Service C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100 Roanoke, TX 76262 E-38
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    OK, message received Relay message Busy, stand by Out of service, leaving air In service, subject to call Repeat message Transmission completed, standing by Talking assignment Can you contact 10-77 10-81 10-82 Meaning Trouble at this station Confidential information Correct time is Wrecker needed
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    Code 10-26 10-27 10-28 10-29 10-30 10-32 10-33 Meaning Disregard last information I am moving to channel Identify your station Time is up for contact Does not conform to FCC rules I will give you a radio check EMERGENCY TRAFFIC Code 10-84 10-85 10-91 10-93 10-94 10-99 10-200 Meaning My telephone
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Owner’s Manual
Printed in Vietnam
U01UT416ZZA(0)
BearTracker 885