Uniden BC796D APC0 25 manual

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    BC796D(NEW) 10/20/03 4:58 PM Page i[...]

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    BC796D(NEW) 10/20/03 11:30 AM Page ii[...]

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    Contents The FCC Wants You To Know ...................................................................................................................1 Scanning Legally .............................................................................................................. ..........................2 Introduction .............................[...]

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    Selecting Talkgroup Lists to Scan ............................................................................................. .......24 Holding on a Single Talkgroup ................................................................................................. ........24 Locking Out Talkgroups ..................................................[...]

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    Toggling the Status Bit .........................................................................................................................48 Toggling End Code Detect ...................................................................................................... .............48 Programming EDACS Systems ................................[...]

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    BC796D(NEW) 10/20/03 11:30 AM Page vi[...]

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    1 The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if[...]

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    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 operations, pager services, and wire line (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission [...]

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    Introduction The BC796D APCO 25 Digital Trunking Scanner connects you to the exciting world of scanning. Capable of scanning conventional frequencies, analog trunking systems, and the most popular digital trunking systems, it is a great all-in-one solution to your scanning needs. Here is a brief list of some of the systems you can monitor with your[...]

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    In addition, here are a few more of the many features your scanner has. To get the most from your scanner, be sure to review this entire manual. • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible – works on the latest 9600 bps systems, including systems that use C4FM and CQPSK modulation.* • Four-line, 16-character, Alpha Display – makes it easy for you [...]

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    Using this Manual To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning or trunktracking, be sure to read the “Understanding Scanning” section for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. The first thing you’ll need to do is plug the AC charger int[...]

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    Understanding Scanning This section provides you with the background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you to get the most from your BC796D. Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional s[...]

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    Tr u n ked Scanning While conventional scanning worked great while there were only a few groups wanting to use the frequencies, with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more and more agencies and businesses wanted to take advantage of the utility of 2-way radio. As a result, the bands that were used most became full, so new users were not able[...]

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    One big difference you will notice with digital versus analog transmissions, is that with analog systems, you might be able to hear weak signals interspersed with hissing. As you move further away from the system, the interference gradually increases until you are unable to make out the transmission. With digital systems, the cutoff point is much m[...]

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    LTR Trunking LTR ® (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair services. These systems encode all control information as digital subaudible data that accompanies each transmission, so there is no separate control channel. Us[...]

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    Getting More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner. The two supplied Conventional and Trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know – what frequencies have interesting content. You can [...]

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    Front and Rear V iew 11 1. Volume/Squelch Control 2. VFO/Select Channel/Frequency Control 3. Scan Key ( SCAN ) 4. Service Key ( SRVC ) 5. Display 6. Resume Key ( ) 7. Hold/Up/Manual Key ( ▲ /HOLD ) 8. Numeric Keypad 9. Menu/Bank Key ( MENU ) RSM CHAN/FREQ VFO/SELECT PUSH SQUELCH SCAN SRVC SRCH MENU VOLUME HOLD LIMIT TRUNK L/O PRI TRNFR MUTE MANUA[...]

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    Display Icons 12 DESCRIPTION Priority Channel Indicator Lock Out Mode Indicator Scan/Search Direction Indicator Chain Search Mode Indicator Service Search Mode Indicator Scan Mode Indicator ID Scan Mode Indicator ID Search Mode Indicator Channel T ype Conv entional T ype Tr unk T ype Motorola T racking T ype L TR T racking T ype ED ACS T racking T [...]

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    Included With Y our Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC796D Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 580D) • Cigarette Cord • DC Cord • Mounting Bracket • Telescopic Antenna • Op[...]

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    Setting Up Y our Scanner Connecting an Antenna You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to purchases another type to increase the range. To connect the telescopic antenna, simply connect it to the BNC type ANT. connector o[...]

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    T ypical Mounting Methods The BC796D can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location (refer to figure below for typical mounting methods). Caution : Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired location before proceeding. Check that free access for mounting and cabling is[...]

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    Applying Power for V ehicle Installation You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using DC cigarette lighter power cord. Caution : You must use a power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA. Your standard 12 V car battery should be sufficient. The cord conn[...]

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    Desktop Installation You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base station. 1. Flip up the feet for desk installation. 2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position. Adjust the angle for best reception. Applying Power Using Standard AC Power To power the scanner from an AC outlet, use the provided AC adapter with a 5.5[...]

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    Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use the earphone to listen to the WX alert siren test or when in SAME Alert mode. The alert tone's volume is not adjustable and damage to your hearing could occur. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high[...]

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    Basic Operation This section is your main reference for using the scanner once you have programmed conventional and trunked systems. Note that there are some slight differences to some functions depending on whether you are trying to affect conventional operation or trunked operation. Be sure to refer to the appropriate section depending on the mod[...]

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    Using the Menu Many of your scanner’s functions are accessed through its menu system. For complete information about a menu option, see the section referencing its use. A complete list of the menu structure is included in the back of this manual. To select a menu item, first press MENU to go to the first-level menu. Then, either press the number [...]

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    To unlock locked-out banks, simply press that bank’s number again. The scanner displays that bank’s number and includes it when scanning. Note: You cannot lockout all banks. One bank must be unlocked at all times. Locking/Unlocking Channels To lock out a channel so that the scanner does not stop on it while scanning, press L/O when the scanner [...]

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    Dimmer Light Setting The Dimmer Light setting sets the brightness of the display backlight. 3:SYSTEM OPTION → 1:DIMMER 1:HIGH Set the backlight to the brightest setting 2:MEDIUM Set the backlight to be dimmer 3:OFF Set the backlight off Controlling How Much Information Appears The scanner normally displays trunk, frequency, receiving mode, and a [...]

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    Disabling the APCO25 Card If you are not in an area where there is an APCO 25 digital system, you can save power by disabling the APCO 25 (P-25) card. 3:SYSTEM OPTION → 0:P-25 CARD 1:ENABLE The card is enabled 2:DISABLE The card is disabled Muting All Audio To mute all audio, press and hold MUTE for 2 seconds. The scanner operates normally, but n[...]

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    • In the ID search mode, the scanner displays the alpha tags associated with the stored talkgroups or NEW for talkgroups you have not stored. Scanning Only Stored Talkgroups (ID Scan) To scan only those talkgroups you have stored into your scanner, press SCAN while scanning that system; or, press and hold TRUNK until the scanner displays READY TO[...]

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    To unlock an ID you locked out during ID search or ID scan: 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the Bank → 7:L/O ID REVIEW Then, use the scroll bar to select the ID you want to unlock and press L/O . Or, press ▲ /HOLD then press L/O for 2 seconds to clear all the lockouts from the system. EDACS Blockout This is a powerful form of lockout that [...]

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    Searching Your BC796D includes powerful search features that let you discover new active frequencies in your area. You can save up to 10 custom search ranges in your scanner. This section details how to use custom search ranges and also details the various settings that affect search operation. To start a search, first program one or more search ra[...]

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    To skip over a frequency, press L/O when the scanner is stopped on a frequency you want to skip. Notes: • You can program up to 200 skip frequencies. The 201st skip frequency entered causes the first skipped frequency to unlock. • If all frequencies in the search range are set to skip, a beep sounds and it moves to Search Hold mode. To resume s[...]

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    Setting Subaudible T ones for Searching You can set the scanner to only stop on transmissions that either have no subaudible tone or include a specified CTCSS or DCS tone during searches. This setting affects all search ranges. For this feature to work, you need to turn on the Tone Mode (see “Setting Squelch Mode”). 1:SERVICE OPTION → :CHAIN [...]

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    5:INFINITE When the scanner stops on a transmission, you must press RSM to resume searching. 6: -2 SECONDS The scanner only stops on transmissions for 2 seconds, then automatically resumes. To hold on the transmission, press ▲ /HOLD during the 2-second pause. 7: -5 SECONDS The scanner only stops on transmissions for 5 seconds, then automatically [...]

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    30 Plan 1, so this setting should work in most cases. Note: This feature only works for 800 MHz and 900 MHz Motorola trunking systems. If the scanner detects a trunking control channel, it will begin to track that system. The scanner displays the talk group numbers as they become active. BC796D(NEW) 10/20/03 11:30 AM Page 30[...]

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    Service Search The Service Search feature lets you scroll through the following twelve preprogrammed services. The frequencies selected for these services are the most commonly used around the U.S. • 1:WEATHER • 7:RAILROAD • 2:PUBLIC SAFETY • 8:AIR • 3:NEWS • 9:CB RADIO • 4:TV BROADCAST • 0:FRS & GMRS • 5:HAM RADIO • :RACING[...]

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    Using Weather Search and W eather Alert (SAME) Your scanner allows you to either search for a local NOAA weather broadcast, or be set to alert when a SAME weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. Searching for a Weather Broadcast To search for a weather broadcast in your area: 1:SERVICE OPTION → 1:WEATHER → 1:MONITOR The scanner begins to [...]

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    To limit alerts to a specific area, you must also program in the FIPS code(s) for the area(s) you want to receive alerts for. The scanner can be set to either alert for all areas, or only the areas you have programmed. You can get FIPS codes for your area by calling the National Weather Service at 1-888-NWR-SAME or visit their web site at http://ww[...]

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    Programming Bank Information In addition to channel and trunking system information you program into each bank (covered in the following sections), this section covers general bank information. Bank Configuration Each of your scanner’s banks holds 100 channels that can be a mix of conventional (non- trunked) channels and one trunking system. Bank[...]

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    35 General Programming This section includes procedures that apply regardless of whether you are programming conventional or trunked channels. Deleting Frequencies from Channels To delete a stored frequency, manually select the channel, then press 0 and E . The contents of the channel are erased. Tr ansferring Channel Information To transfer settin[...]

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    • Entered frequencies are rounded off according to the step size for the channel. • When you store a new frequency in a channel, the text tag previously assigned to that channel is deleted. 36 BC796D(NEW) 10/20/03 11:30 AM Page 36[...]

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    Programming Conventional Channels Each bank can hold a mix of conventional channels plus one trunking system. This section describes how to store known frequencies into conventional channels. The first few sections are intended to be performed in the order indicated if you are entering information the first time. If you are editing existing informa[...]

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    3:DONE Exit the channel setting and menu mode. Setting the Delay 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 2:DELAY The delay option lets you set a delay after a transmission for each channel. This slows down scanning, but helps to prevent missing replies. 1:NONE The delay is turned off. 2:1 SECOND The delay time is 1 second. 3:2 SECONDS [...]

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    39 Digital Coded Squelch is similar to CTCSS, but instead of differentiating codes using frequencies, DCS always uses the same frequency but encodes it with a binary value. When you select this option, the scanner only opens squelch when a matching DCS value is present on the frequency. 3:OFF The scanner opens squelch regardless of the presence of [...]

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    40 6:25KHz Use 25 kHz steps 7:50KHz Use 50 kHz steps 8:100KHz Use 100 kHz steps 9:AUTO Automatically set the step size based on the band Setting the Modulation Mode 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 7:MODE Radio transmissions are modulated in several different ways. The BC796D is able to demodulate the most common transmission ty[...]

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    Programming T runked Systems Your BC796D is designed to scan most major types of trunking systems, including APCO Project 25 Phase 1 digital communication systems. These systems are briefly described here. For a more technical description of each system, see “Understanding Scanning.” General trunking options are also covered in this section. To[...]

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    42 Setting T runking Delay Setting a delay for trunking systems helps to ensure that you do not miss replies while scanning. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 4:DELAY 1:NONE The delay is turned off. 2:1 SECOND The delay time is 1 second. 3:2 SECONDS The delay time is 2 seconds. 4:4 SECONDS The delay time is 4 seconds. 5:INFINITE Whe[...]

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    The scanner will stop on I-Calls or normal talkgroups. 2:OFF The scanner ignores I-Calls. 3:ONLY The scanner only stops on I-Calls. Turning I-Call On for ID Scan To receive I-Calls for ID Scan, simply store the radio unit number as ( ) plus the unit number in place of the talkgroup. To receive any I-Call while scanning, enter the I-Call wildcard ( [...]

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    TRUNK SCAN : The scanner moves to a trunked system and looks for IDs in your Scan List(s) for up to 1 second. If it finds no activity on your programmed talkgroups, it moves on to conventional channels in the same bank or to the next active bank. If the scanner finds that a talkgroup in one of your active Scan Lists becomes active, you will begin t[...]

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    Programming Motorola Systems Follow the instructions in this section to program information for Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Digital trunking systems. Using Control Channel Programming Your scanner has a powerful feature that lets you program in only the control channels for Motorola 800 and 900 MHz systems. This can greatly shorten[...]

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    3. Select one of the following trunk types for Motorola Type 2 or digital Systems: 1:TYPE2/P25 800 Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the 800 MHz band 3:TYPE2/P25 900 Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the 900 MHz band 4. Select the channel to store the information into. 2:TRUNK CHANNEL Use the scroll bar to select a channel within the bank t[...]

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    47 5. Select the channel to store the information into. 2:TRUNK CHANNEL Use the scroll bar to select a channel within the bank to store a system frequency, then press E . 6. Store the channel information 1:FREQUENCY Enter the frequency for the channel, then enter an Alpha Tag for the channel. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to store the rest of the frequencie[...]

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    T oggling the Status Bit Motorola talkgroup ID’s are sent as a 16-bit binary number. Normally, the last 4 positions in the number are 0’s, which result in all talkgroups being equally divisible by 16. These last four bits, however, can be used by the trunking system to indicate various status conditions. For example, an emergency status could b[...]

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    Programming EDACS Systems Follow the instructions in this section to program information for EDACS Wide, EDACS Narrow, and EDACS SCAT trunking systems. Note that to program these systems, in addition to knowing the system type and frequencies used, you must know the logical channel numbers (LCN) for the system’s frequencies. This information is u[...]

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    Setting EDACS Decimal Mode By default your scanner displays EDACS talkgroups in AFS format (see “Understanding Scanning”). However, you can use this option to display and enter talkgroups in digital format. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → :EDCS ID FORM 1:AFS Display the talkgroup ID in Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) format. 2:DEC[...]

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    51 Programming APCO 25 Systems To program an APCO 25 system, follow the steps in the appropriate section for conventional or Motorola Trunking. APCO 25 systems require only 1 additional setting: Sound Quality. Setting APCO 25 Sound Quality Each APCO 25 system has slightly different system settings that control how the audio is digitized. To get the[...]

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    Programming L TR Systems Follow the instructions in this section to program information for LTR trunking systems. For more information about LTR systems, refer to “Understanding Scanning.” 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Enter the bank → 1:TRUNK TYPE → 1:ON → 9:LT → 2:TRUNK CHANNEL 1. Enter the channel number. 1:FREQUENCY 2. Enter the fre[...]

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    Programming T alkgroups For many of the trunk scanning features to operate, you need to program the scanner with the talkgroup ID’s. Each bank can store up to 100 talkgroups in 10 ID groups of 10 talkgroups each. Group similar talkgroups together in the same ID group. When scanning, you can turn ID groups on and off with a quick keypress. Storing[...]

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    Deleting Stored T alkgroup ID’ s To delete a stored talkgroup ID: 1. While scanning a trunked system in the ID scan mode (see “Scanning Only Stored Talkgroups”), press ▲ /HOLD . Or, to use the menu system: 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 3:TALK GROUP 2. Use the scroll bar to select the talkgroup ID you want to delete, then[...]

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    Using the Remote Interface You can connect your scanner to either a PC or another BC796D using the remote interface cable port. This allows you to either control and program your scanner using a PC and the supplied software and cable or clone the memory from one BC796D into another BC796D (gender changer/coupler required, not supplied). PC Control [...]

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    56 During transfer both scanners display the following. When transfer is complete, the scanners display COMPLETE. Turn both scanners off and then back on to initialize them. If data transfer is not successful, the following message appears. To clear the error, press . To exit the clone mode, repeatedly press MENU . . CLONE == > MASTER UNIT CLONE[...]

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    Care and Maintenance General Use • Turn the scanner OFF before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. • Always press each button firmly until you hear[...]

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    58 T roubleshooting If your BC796D is not performing properly, try the following steps. If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Scanner won't work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter . 2. T ur n ON the w all switch of y our room. You could be using an outlet cont[...]

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    59 Problem Suggestion APCO P25 CARD NOT INSTALLED appear when the scanner is turned ON. Neither APCO P25 CARD INSTALLED 9600 SYSTEM nor APCO P25 CARD NOT INSTALLED appear when the scanner is turned ON. Scratchy or robotic sound is heard during communications. Digital communication is not heard. DATA sound is heard at the beginning of digital commun[...]

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    Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: 1000 Banks: 10 (100 channels each) Service Bands: 12 preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) Frequency Range: 25.0-28.0 MHz Petroleum Prod., CB Class D channels, Business and Forest Products 28.0[...]

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    Glossary of T erms Alpha tag - This term refers to an alphanumeric text tag that you can enter to describe the individual frequencies that you have programmed. Rather than having to associate a spe- cific frequency to the individuals that are using it, you can enter the actual name of the group. This will eliminate the need for memorizing the group[...]

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    • Enter or modify the Trunking ID. ( this can be modified through the menu screen.) FIPS Codes - For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS (National Weather Service) has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6 digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish. T[...]

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    Status Bit - This term refers to Motorola Type II systems. There is a method by which special types of communications utilize unique talk group numbers. For example, if all emergency calls are set to occur on a specific talk group number then you will not miss the transmission even if you have not programmed all the talk group numbers. With the Sta[...]

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    Appendix Preset Fleet Maps 64 Preset Map 1 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 Block 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 Preset Map 2 Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 Block 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 Preset Map 3 Size Code SIZE CO[...]

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    65 Preset Map 9 Preset Map 11 Preset Map 13 Preset Map 15 Preset Map 16 Preset Map 14 Preset Map 12 Preset Map 10 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 Block 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 Bl[...]

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    User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs are divided into 8 equal sized blocks. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, you have defined the[...]

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    67 Fleet Map Size Codes Size Code Restrictions If you select SIZE CODE 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. • SIZE CODE 12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6. • SIZE CODE 13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4. • SIZE CODE 14 can only be assigned to Block 0. Since these SIZE C[...]

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    68 Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning HUW 0 HURRICANE Tsunami Warning TSW 0 TSUNAMI Coastal Flood Warning CFW 0 COASTAL FLOOD Special Marine Warning SMW 0 SPECIAL MARINE Avalanche Warning AVW 0 AVALANCHE Volcano Warning VOW 0 VOLCANO Shelter In Place Warning SPW 0 SHELTER Civil Danger Watch CDA 0 CIVIL DANGER Radiological Hazard Watch RHA 0 RADIOLOGI[...]

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    69 Event Code Standard Event Level (Siren Type) LCD Display Warning Watch Statement Test Severe Weather Statement SVS 0 SEVERE WX Special Weather Statement SPS 0 SPECIAL WX Flash Flood Statement FFS 0 FLASH FLOOD Flood Statement FLS 0 FLOOD Hurricane Statement HLS 0 HURRICANE National Periodic Test NPT 0 NATION PERIOD Required Monthly Test RMT 0 MO[...]

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    70 CTCSS Frequency List (Hz) DCS T one Code 67.0 91.5 118.8 156.7 210.7 71.9 94.8 123.0 162.2 218.1 74.4 97.4 127.3 167.9 225.7 77.0 100.0 131.8 173.8 233.6 79.7 103.5 136.5 179.9 241.8 82.5 107.2 141.3 186.2 250.3 85.4 110.9 146.2 192.8 88.5 114.8 151.4 203.5 023 051 114 143 174 245 266 332 411 452 506 612 703 025 053 115 145 205 246 271 343 412 4[...]

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    71 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WEA THER PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS TV BROADCAST HAM RADIO MARINE RAILROAD AIR CB RADIO FRS & GMRS RACING SPECIAL CHAIN SEARCH 1 2 MONITOR ALERT 1: ON FIPS CODE 1 : : FIPS CODE15 ALL FILPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CHAIN SEARCH SEARCH RANGE (RANGE SELECT) DELA Y A TTENUA TOR T ONE D A T A RECORD AUT O STORE 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/[...]

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    72 1 2 CONVENTIONAL (CHANNEL SELECT) TRUNK (BANK SELECT) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY DELA Y T ONE D A T A BEEP ALERT A TTENUA TOR STEPS MODE RECORD FREQUENCY 1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/ 3: 2 SECONDS/ 4: 4 SECONDS/ 5:INFINITE/ 6: -2 SECONDS/ 7: -5 SECONDS/ 8: -10 SECONDS 1: CTCSS/2: DCS/ 3: OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: 5KHz/ 2: 6.25KHz/ 3: 7.5KHz/ 4: 10[...]

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    73 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DIMMER SCREEN MASK KEY BEEP ENTER LOCK PC CONTROL CLONE D ATA S K I P SQ MODE BANK T AG (SELECT BANK) P-25 CARD 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: 2400 bps / 2: 4800 bps / 3: 9600 bps/ 4: 19200 bps/ 5: 38400 bps/ 6: 57600 bps/ 7: OFF MASTER / SLA VE 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: CSQ/ 2: TONE SQ/ 3: T ONE SEARCH 1: ENABLE/2: DISABLE [...]

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    74 One Y ear Limited W arranty Important : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR : UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusi[...]

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