Uniden BR330T English Owners Manual

Uniden BR330T Manual

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    BR330T OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL
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    tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The
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    trademark of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Uniden® and Bearcat® 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
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    Text 16 How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual 17 Understanding Scanning 19 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 19 What is Basic Operation 42 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 42 Scanning Systems 43 Preprogrammed System Tips 43 Selecting Systems to Scan 44
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    Antenna 55 Adjusting the Display Contrast 56 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 56 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 56 Using the Cloning Options 57 Wired Cloning 57 On-Air Cloning 58 Programming Radio Systems 60 Quickly Programming Racing Systems 61 Manually Programming Racing
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    Channels 97 Searching and Storing 99 Service Search 99 Quick Search 100 Out Frequencies 111 Unlocking All Frequencies 111 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies Frequency Step 116 Using Weather Alert (SAME 117 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 117 Turning Weather Alert On/Off 117 Programming
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    Troubleshooting 125 Specifications 129 Optional Accessories 132 Appendix 133 Preset Fleet Maps 133 User Defined Fleet Maps 135 Type I Programming the LTR and EDACS Worksheet 141 System Name and Quick Key 141 System Frequencies and LCN 142 Group Name and Quick Key 142 Talk Group ID-Alpha
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    any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military
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    's case to make any modifications 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
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    Introduction Introduction Your Bearcat BR330T scanning receiver is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracker III™, extended frequency, and racetrack operation. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. You can
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    name, assign the car to a quick key, and set the scanner so it sounds an alert when the car you are scanning transmits. 13 Service Searches - frequencies are preset in separate Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special, AM Broadcast, FM Broadcast, and
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    feature. Built-In Bar Antenna - Lets you clearly listen to AM radio broadcasts. Attenuator - You can set the scanner's attenuator to reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB. Repeater Reverse - You can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater
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    the frequencies you programmed in its memory. Note: The scanner's frequency coverage is not continuous and does not include the cellular telephone bands. Trunk Tracking Trunk Tracker III™ Operation - Follows unencrypted conversations on analog Motorola, EDACS, EDACS SCAT, and LTR trunked radio
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    program voice channel frequencies into memory in this mode as long as all possible control channels are programmed. Weather Weather Search - Lets your scanner receive Service Search - Lets you quickly select and search the scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. Custom Search - Lets you program up
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    frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Free PC control and programming software will be available at http://www.uniden.com. Clone Mode - You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanner's memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one BR330T
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    you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner. Using the Multifunction Scroll Control The scroll control on top of the BR330T lets you easily control channel
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    a desired result. This example shows you how to use the scanner's menu to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to press ( Menu ) to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you press Menu . It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to
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    to clear the entire alpha tag. To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See "Setting Up Your Scanner" on Page 32 if you need
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    and how much remains. With a traditional scanner, when you program it to track a trunked system, you must first program the frequencies. Since you can only program one trunking system per bank in a traditional scanner, if there were (for example) 30 frequencies, the remaining channels in the bank
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    search. What is CTCSS/DCS? Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with a transmission. CTCSS and DCS
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    equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency. Then, when you receive multiple 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
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    • FRS/GMRS users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity
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    Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are limited to line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. The range is typically
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    Tracking? Your BR330T is designed You enter a frequency used by someone you want to monitor into your scanner's memory. For example, the police in your area might radio users do not have enough frequencies to meet their needs, creating a serious problem. Trunking radio systems help solve this problem
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    a trunked system. This semi-random frequency assignment made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden's invention of the TrunkTracker scanner. Not only does your BR330T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talk
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    assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that data over the control channel. All radios in that talk group switch Motorola Type I - the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel each time they transmit. To program a Type I system,
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    there is one variation of EDACS called SCAT that your BR330T can monitor. Logical Channel Numbers - each frequency used by the system is assigned an LCN. This information is programmed into each user radio. When a user presses PTT, their radio sends their AFS information to the control channel. The
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    of the AFS system, your BR330T lets you assign wildcard ID's specific talk groups, which are identified by the radio as six 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 receives
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    ://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency resources and home of Police Call. You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday). • http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio system 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/BR330T * - a group for people interested in discussing the BR330T. * - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. 30
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    AC Adapter Batteries Scanner (with antenna attached) Belt Clip BR330T OWNER'S MANUAL BNC/SMA Adapter OWNER'S MANUAL Owners Manual and other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297
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    50-75 Ω coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional antennas. • Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset with proper impedance (32 Ω) for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual. • Do not use the scanner in high
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    batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. 3. Replace the cover. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace the batteries. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use three rechargeable batteries to power your
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    batteries are recharged. When the batteries are fully charged, Charge Complete appears. If no batteries are installed in the scanner, No Battery appears. If there is a problem with the installed batteries, Battery Error appears. If the installed batteries are Ni-MH batteries but ALKALINE/Ni-MH is
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    and the supplied BNC/SMA adapter to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. Cable loss increases with higher frequency. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug
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    WARNING! Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the radio to an installation where the antenna and audio connection are grounded. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied
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    unlock all channels in a system or all frequencies in a Search mode and Close Call mode. Also use to exit a menu. Func + L/O - Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode. Setting Up Your Scanner 37
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    Description - Turns the display backlight on or off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Func + - Locks and unlocks the keypad. 1-9 - Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode. Selects systems by quick key
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    series of prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode. - Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency or talk group ID, enters or selects Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Scan Hold mode. At a prompt, answers "Yes." Func + att - Turns the scanner's attenuator on or
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    /NFM/WFM - appears to show the type of reception mode. 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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    's menu options. Using 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 a channel while searching, press Func . To select a system in Scan or
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    and Setting the Squelch Scroll Control Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Press and hold the scanner. for about 2 seconds to turn on 2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the display. 3. While VOLUME LEVEL
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    programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan. • When scanning multiple systems, the BR330T on Page 82 for more information. Preprogrammed System Tips All systems preprogrammed into the scanner are assigned to a Quick Key. See "
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    into the scanner are located primarily in major metropolitan areas. • You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations. This will happen if a local system also uses the same frequency. You can scan the preprogrammed systems more efficiently by preventing the BR330T from
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    To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold Func while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold Func and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system. Selecting System Channel Groups Within a system, you can
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    /ID Search Mode While you are scanning a trunked system, the scanner can be in either ID Scan or ID Search mode: • ID Scan - the scanner only stops on talk group ID's that you have programmed into the system • ID Search - the scanner stops on any unlocked talk group that becomes active. To toggle
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    twice to enter hyphens in talk group ID's). 3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E. Otherwise, press . If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then
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    Hold then turn the scroll control to select the control channel frequency (for a Motorola or EDACS system) or any system frequency (for an LTR system). Active talk group ID's appear on the second line of the display. For Motorola systems, the scanner will show the System ID on the top line of the
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    This table shows the scanner's menu structure. To find information about a particular menu setting in this manual, go to the ) (116) -- M E N U -Program System Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... Search for ... Service Search Edit Service SCrucsht/oCmloSCeaalrlchOpt Edit Custom Search and Store (99
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    -- M E N U -Tone-Out for ... Set Backlight (54) Xfer Information Adjust Key Beep (53) Settings SSrecth/BCaltotCearlylSOapvte (54) Set Audio AGC (55) Adjust Contrast (56) Set Bar Antenna (55) PC Control (56) See Scanner Info (53) 50
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    Systems Menu This table shows the scanner's systems menu structure. This menu lets you program new systems or change existing systems. To find information about a particular menu setting in this manual, go to the page number shown under or next to the setting. To use the systems menu, press
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    (77) Set Attenuator (88) Edit Group (72) Delete System (88) Copy System (88) Select Sys Type Conventional MOT SEDrCcSh/CloCall Op LT "Programming LTR Systems" on Page 76 System 1 L (80) Edit Name (81) Edit Sys Option (77) SSertchF/rCeqluoeCnaclilesOpt (71) Set Modulation (88) Set
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    the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold. Viewing the Firmware Version Menu Settings See Scanner Info Firmware Version Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold. Adjusting the Key Beep Menu Settings
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    channel, press Func + 1/pri to select one of these priority modes: • Off Normal scanning • On While scanning a conventional system, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked conventional system. Priority channels in lower priority key numbered systems
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    attached to the SMA connector is selected. Tuning The Bar Antenna Follow the steps under "Selecting the Bar Antenna" for best reception of AM radio signals. 1. Make sure to select the Bar Antenna 2. Tune to a frequency between 0.1 and 1.7 MHz. 3. Hold down Func and tap the scroll control twice
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    bps). Important! Before you start transferring data between your scanner and your computer, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you are transferring data, its memory might be corrupted and all information programmed in the scanner might be erased. 56
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    Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting. Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another BR330T scanner or your personal computer. Menu Settings PC Control PC Control Lets you set the
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    20 or more BR330T scanners at the same time. Note: On-air cloning is practical if you are programming more than 10 scanners at the same time. Otherwise, we recommend you use wired programming. Menu Xfer Information On-Air Clone • Start Cloning Start on-air cloning. • Set Frequency Lets you set
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    supplied with the Uniden Advanced Scanner Director Software (available online at http://www.uniden.com) to construct a cable and use on-air cloning. When you are receiving the cloning broadcast and are ready to clone the scanner, select Start Cloning on the scanner. The scanner receives the data
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    for 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
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    the menu system to program a racing system (see "Manually Programming Racing Systems" on Page 63). Or you can follow the onscreen prompts as described in this section to quickly program your scanner. These prompts are designed to help you quickly enter a new race from a frequency list purchased at
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    Attenuator eliminate Off interference from other sources), then press E 10. Set the channel priority (turn it on if Set Priority you want the Off scanner to interrupt operation every few seconds to check for transmissions by this driver), then press E 11. Set alert (turn it on if you
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    12. If you have another frequency to enter for this driver scanning the race Press SCAN Key Manually Programming Racing Systems Menu Program System New System Racing Confirm? E The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with "Copying Systems" on Page 89 Programming Radio Systems 63
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    Editing a Car's Channel" on Page 66. • See "Deleting a Car" on Page 66. • See "Setting Lockout On A Car" on Page 66. Entering/Editing a Car Number Menu Program System Select the system Edit Car Select the car Edit Car No 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first digit, then press 0-9 to enter
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    character. • Press three times to clear the entire driver name. Setting a Car's Quick Key Menu Program System Select the system Edit Car Select the car Set Quick Key After selecting this option, press 0-9 car's quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked. Programming Radio Systems 65
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    . Note: Deleted cars cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. Setting Lockout On A Car Menu Program System Select the system Edit Car Select the car Set Lockout This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this car when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the car
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    Conventional Systems Menu Program System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes="E"/ No="." The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with a default name of System group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group New Group Programming Radio Systems 67
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    The scanner creates a Conventional Channels" on Page 68 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit See "Editing the Channel Name" on Page 91 • See "Editing Frequencies (Conventional Channels Only)" on Page 92 • See "Setting Channel
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    Note: Splinter systems have frequencies below 866 MHz that end in 0. For example, 851.0250 would be the frequency of a splinter system. 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 Programming Radio Systems 69
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    Lockout" on Page 81 • See "Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies" on Page 111 • See " Frequencies Menu Program System Select the system Set Frequencies Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control. To enter additional frequencies, press Menu , use the scroll control to select New Frequency
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    setting controls the modulation method used for the frequency band. In most cases, if you leave this set to Auto, the scanner automatically selects the correct modulation type for the system you are programming. Setting Attenuation Menu Program System Select the system Set Attenuator This setting
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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 Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group 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
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    • See "Copying/Pasting Channels" on Page 97 To program another channel within the same group, press Menu , then " on Page 72. Programming EDACS Systems Menu Program System New System EDCS Confirm select the type of EDACS system you want to program, then briefly press the scroll control to select it
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    you must enter information in order for your scanner to scan the system. • See "Editing Only)" on Page 87 • See "Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies" on Page 111 • See "Setting Frequencies" on Page 74 • See "Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups" on Page 75 Setting System Frequencies Menu Program
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    frequencies, press Menu , use the scroll control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above. Note: The scanner only accepts a single frequency Group Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group The scanner creates a Program System Select the system Edit Group Programming Radio Systems 75
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    Channels" on Page 97 • See "Copying/Pasting Channels" on Page 97 To program another channel within the same group, press Menu , then repeat the above. Groups" on Page 75. Programming LTR Systems Menu Program System New System LT Confirm? Yes="E"/ No="." The scanner creates an empty LTR system,
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    Only)" on Page 83 • See "Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies" on Page 111 • See "Setting Frequencies Menu Program System Select the system Set Frequencies New Frequency Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control. The scanner then prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency
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    Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group The scanner creates a group with a default name of "Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups" on Page 78 Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel New Channel Enter a talk
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    channel group and enter more channels, press Menu four times, then proceed from "g Program System g i Q Select the system g i Q Edit Group i" on Page 78. To direct-enter LTR talkgroups, follow the steps under "Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID's" on Page 47. Programming Radio Systems 79
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    /Editing Optional Settings PtTihnrisoggssercatimonmdeitnaigls/tEhediintsintrugctOionpstfioorneaaclhSoef tth-e optional programming steps referred to in "Programming Radio Systems" on Page 60. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting. System-Level Settings These
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    same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a system's quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked. Setting System Lockout Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Lockout This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Rotate the
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    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 Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Delay Time This setting controls how many seconds
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    Type I and Type II Hybrid 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 ID lists. Programming/Editing Optional Settings 83
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    Status Bit (Motorola Systems Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option scanner 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
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    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 system. Press E to select. Note: The default setting is Off. Programming/Editing Optional Settings 85
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    master volume level. Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select. Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set C-Ch Only This setting determines the frequencies you need to enter for Motorola systems
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    . Or, rotate the scroll control or press to select a different frequency. To exit the review, press Menu . Clearing All Locked-Out IDs Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Clr All L/O IDs The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out IDs in
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    ATT appears, attenuation might not work if the bar antenna is turned on and the tuned frequency is from 0.1 to 1.7 MHz. • Turn on this system, then pressing Func + E. Deleting Systems Menu Program System Select the system Delete System The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press
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    E. Group-Level Settings The settings in this section apply to all of the channels stored in the current group. Entering/Editing the Group Name Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to
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    you want. • A group's quick key must be activated to be scanned. Setting Group Lockout Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Lockout This setting determines whether the scanner scans this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the group
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    Note: The default setting is Unlocked. Deleting Groups Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Delete Group The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press . Note: Deleted groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. Channel-Level
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    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 use channel names only where necessary. Editing Frequencies (Conventional Channels Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select
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    The default setting is Off. Setting Channel Alert Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Alert Off - the scanner does not alert you to emergency transmissions. Alert 1 - 9 - the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency
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    to accept it. Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select squelch. Search - the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission. CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if
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    band. WFM - the scanner uses wideband FM for the frequency band. Note: The default setting is Auto. This setting controls the modulation method used for the frequency band. In most cases, if you leave this set to Auto, the scanner automatically selects the Programming/Editing Optional Settings
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    type for the system you are programming. Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Attenuator This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select
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    or holding, then pressing L/O. See "Basic Operation" on Page 42. Deleting Channels Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Delete Channel The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press . Note: Deleted
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    Select the channel Copy Channel The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer. To paste the channel into the same or another system: Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Paste Channel Then, if necessary, edit the channel you copied to
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    During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. Menu Search for ... Service Search Select the service search type The following search bands appear. • Public Safety • News • HAM Radio • Marine
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    out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not search the band. • If the service you select uses channels (such as CB Radio or Marine), the scanner displays the service channel number. Quick Search Quick Search lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are scanning a conventional
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    Custom Search Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest
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    setting, then press the scroll control. Edit Name - lets you edit the custom search range's name Edit Srch Limit - lets you view and select the frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts you to enter the upper and lower search limits. Set Delay Time - lets you set the amount of time the
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    Search You can change the way service search works for each service. Menu Search for ... Edit Service Select your setting, then press the scroll control. • Set Delay Time This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search or Close Call
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    if ATT appears, attenuation might not work if the bar antenna is turned on and the tuned frequency is from 0.1 to 1.7 MHz. • Search with Scan - sets whether the scanner includes the service search during scanning. If unlocked, the scanner first scans all selected systems, then searches the selected
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    IDs If no systems are programmed, No System Stored appears. If you have already stored too many systems, Over Limit appears. Storing a Conventional System You can store frequencies into the system you selected in "Selecting a System". Otherwise, the scanner stores frequencies in a new group it
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    enters ID Search and Store mode. If all systems are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not store any frequencies. When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active talk group ID's within that range and ID SEARCH AND STORE appears on the display's lower line and the
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    of strong local transmissions such as mobile and handheld two-way radios in areas with no other strong transmission sources. Several factors affect Close Call performance, however. Performance is increased with higher transmit power, receive antenna tuned to the target band, and a low background
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    press the scroll control. Then 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. • CC Auto Store: Lets you select
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    displays CC Found! Press Any Key. When you press a key, the frequency appears. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control. • Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options
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    press the scroll control. Turning off undesired bands speeds up Close Call operation. (The Close Call feature works for all frequencies listed above.) Close Call Hits When the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section. While
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    Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Freq Lockouts Unlock All The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press the scroll control. Otherwise, to cancel, press . Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Freq Lockouts Rvw Search L/O The
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    on specific bands you select. On or Off appears next to each option. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting. • Pager - the scanner skips known paging system frequencies. • AM - the scanner skips known AM frequencies. • FM - the scanner skips
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    • NOAA WX - the scanner skips known NOAA weather frequencies. • Band 1-10 - select the custom band where you want to screen out broadcast sources. Program Band - lets you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control
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    enter a value from 1 - 256, then press the scroll control. When the scanner reaches the maximum number of hits you set, it stops the auto-store operation. for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation) FM Uses FM (frequency modulation) NFM
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    you are trying to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter and you do not talk into the transmitter, the scanner will detect this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter. • This setting is ignored for AM
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    then press the scroll control. Off The scanner resumes immediately when the transmission ends. 1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends before resuming. Note: The default setting is 2 sec. Setting the Search Frequency Step Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Set Step This
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    receiving emergency alerts. Your local electronics retailer carries several weather radios specifically designed for this function. Your scanner allows you to search for a local NOAA weather broadcast and set it to alert when a SAME weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. You can also program
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    specified SAME 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
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    , visit the National Weather Service web site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov and search for "FIPS Listing". Menu WX Operation Program SAME Select the SAME group WX Alert Priority Menu WX Operation WX Alt Priority On - the scanner checks the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal
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    tone-out settings.Regardless of the current display, the scanner always alerts on any received toneout that matches a stored setting. If you press HOLD while in standby mode, the scanner temporarily exits the mode and you hear all transmissions on that frequency. No alerts sound, even if a tone-out
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    the selected settings: • Edit Name - Sets the name for the selected toneout setting. • Set Frequency - Sets the tone-outs RF frequency parameters. Edit Frequency - Enter the desired frequency that the scanner should monitor for the tone-out. Set Modulation - Set the modulation type for the paging
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    , enter 0 (zero) for A and the tone value for B. • Set Delay Time - Sets the time the scanner remains in monitor mode after the scanner receives a page and the carrier drops. • 1-5 seconds: the scanner resumes standby mode after the carrier drops and the selected time expires. • Infinite: you must
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    kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. • If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might provide better reception. • Also try
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    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 mode and no sound is heard, it
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BR330T is not performing 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
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    Check the antenna connection. Move to an area with a NOAA weather broadcast. If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won't track a trunked system. Possible Cause The system might not be one your scanner can scan. The data frequency might
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    Systems" on Page 69. Try another preset fleet map or program your own fleet map. Make sure all the system's frequencies have been entered. Set the scanner to scan LTR or EDACS systems. Review "Programming LTR Systems" on Page 76 and "Programming EDACS Systems" on Page 73. Troubleshooting 127
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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 Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems: 200 max Groups: 20 per system Channels: 2500 Channels per Trunked System: up to 200 Attenuation: 18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit) Frequency
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    UHF Standard Band 470.0 - 511.9875 UHF TV Band 764.0 - 775.9875 Public Service Band 794.0 - 805.9875 Public Service 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 - 29.68 10 Meter Amateur Band
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    Jacks: Antenna Jack SMA Type Headphone Jack 3.5mm DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 4.0mm Remote Jack 4 Pin Mini Size: 2.40 in. (W) x 1.22 in. (D) x 5.35 in. (H) Weight: 0.60 lbs (with batteries installed) 0.40 lbs (without batteries installed) Features, specifications, and availability
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    Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your 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. Earphone fi External Amplified Speaker 132
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    Appendix APrespet Mpape1ndix Block Size Code 0 Size Code 11 1 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 11 3 Size Code 11 4 Size Code 11 5 Size Code 11 6 Size Code 11 7 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 Code
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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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    The way these ID's display on your scanner depend on the block number and the block specific needs of the system's users. Some organizations might want many subfleets with only a few radios each, while another organization might want only a few subfleets with many radios each. Your task is to program
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    you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with ID's assigned to the block you just programmed, then you've probably 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,
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    National Communications. • http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm conventional frequency information on file with the US Government Tips: • Scanners are designed to monitor complex radio systems. That means that programming your scanner might seem like a daunting task at first. Be patient if
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    information about LTR and EDACS frequencies. 3. Follow the instructions in "Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet" on Page 139, "Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet" on Page 139, and "Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet" on Page 141 to program your scanner. Tips: • Before you start, make
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    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 to store more than one type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed." Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/ deactivate the system. You
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    is supplied for this type of system. • Type 2 800 MHz Splinter. Used for some 800 MHz systems near border areas. • Type 2 900 MHz. The supplied frequencies are between 935.0125 MHz and 939.9875 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system. • Type 2 UHF. The supplied
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    ) A band plan is required so the scanner can correctly determine the voice channel frequency. Fill in the band plan used by this agency, consisting of: • Base frequency • Step frequency • Channel offset You can enter up to you want to create. For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or Planning 141
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    "Amateur Radio" here. If you want to store more than one type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed." Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/ deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. System Frequencies and LCN Fill in each system frequency and its
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    Conventional System Worksheet Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS/DCS Planning 143
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    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 Band Plan A Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Band Plan B Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Band Plan C Base
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    M oto rola S yste m W o rksh e e t 2 System Name G roup Nam e G roup Q uic k K ey Talk G roup ID A lpha Tag A lert Planning 145
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    LTR/EDACS System Worksheet LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 1 System Name System Quick Key System Frequency Logical Channel 146
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    LTR/EDACS System W orksheet 2 System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Talk Group ID Alpha Tag Alert Planning 147
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    will want to find out more information about your local radio systems so you can customize the programming to better suit your listening preferences. Notes: • The list is subject to change. • You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations. This will happen if a local
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    State County -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- AZ Maricopa AZ Maricopa AZ Maricopa CA Alameda CA Alameda CA Los Angeles CA Los Angeles CA Orange CA Riverside CA Riverside CA San Bernadino CA San Bernadino CA San Bernadino CA San Bernadino CA San Bernadino CA Los Angeles
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    State County NY Suffolk NY New York NY Suffolk OH Cuyahoga OH Cuyahoga PA Philadelphia TX Tarrant TX Dallas TX Dallas TX Dallas TX Tarrant TX Dallas TX Dallas TX Dallas TX Dallas TX Dallas TX Tarrant TX Dallas TX Tarrant TX Harris TX Bexar TX Harris WA King WA King NV Clark
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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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    you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you might also have , after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth
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    One-Year Limited Warranty 153
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    One-Year Limited Warranty 155
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    .COM W W REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. May be covered under one or more of the following 5,465,402 5,574,995 5,859,875 6,034,573 ©2005. Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China. UBZZ01330ZZ(0)
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