Uniden BC246T Radio User Manual


 
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Contents
Contents
Contents
Precautions......................................................................................... 2
Contents.............................................................................................. 4
The FCC Wants You to Know............................................................ 8
Scanning Legally.............................................................................. 8
Introduction....................................................................................... 10
Feature Highlights............................................................................ 12
General........................................................................................... 12
About This Manual.......................................................................... 16
How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual... 16
Entering Text ..............................................................................17
Understanding Scanning................................................................. 18
Understanding the Scanner’s Memory........................................... 18
What is Scanning?.......................................................................... 18
What is Searching? ........................................................................ 19
What is CTCSS/DCS?.................................................................... 19
Conventional Scanning................................................................... 21
Simplex Operation ...................................................................... 21
Repeater Operation .................................................................... 22
What is Trunk Tracking?................................................................. 22
Trunked Scanning .......................................................................... 23
Types of Trunking Systems............................................................ 24
Motorola Trunking....................................................................... 24
EDACS Trunking .........................................................................25
LTR Trunking.............................................................................. 26
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) ................................................................ 27
Where To Get More Information..................................................... 27
Included With Your Scanner............................................................ 29
Setting Up Your Scanner ................................................................. 30
Using Internal Batteries.................................................................. 30
Using Rechargeable Batteries........................................................ 32
Removing the Display Sticker......................................................... 33
Using AC Power............................................................................. 33
Connecting the Antenna................................................................. 33
Connecting an Optional Antenna................................................ 33
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ............................................ 34
Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................................. 34
Attaching the Belt Clip.................................................................... 34
Attaching the Wrist Strap................................................................ 34
Installing the Demo Software.......................................................... 35
A Look At The Keypad.................................................................... 35
A Look At The Display.................................................................... 38
Using Menu .................................................................................... 39
Using Func ..................................................................................... 39
Using the Scroll Control.................................................................. 39
Basic Operation................................................................................ 40
Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch.......................... 40
Scanning Systems.......................................................................... 40
Preprogrammed System Tips..................................................... 41