300-Channel Trunk Tracking Scanner Operating Guide

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Precautions

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING!

Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). You may also use a 32Ωstereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.

Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). Otherwise you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting. This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.

WARNING!

Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

GENERAL BATTERY WARNING! Do not short-circuit any Battery.

Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.

Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC®industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States.

The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

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Top View and Display

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20. Antenna Connector 21. Earphone Jack 22. Squelch Control 23. On/Off Volume Control

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2. Scan Key 11.Speaker

3. Manual Key 12.Display

4. Trunking Key 13.Remote jack

5. Decimal Key 14.Keypad

6. Service Key 15.Enter Key

7. Limit Key/Down Key 16.Search Key 17.Hold Key/Up Key 8. Priority Key/Turbo Key

18.Lockout Key

9. Delay Key 19.Data Key

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Introduction

TheBC 245XLTis a state-of-the-art radio with

TrunkTracking™and automatic scanning capabilities. It

can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 30 channels each.

With the new SmartScanner™ feature, you can also automatically program your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem.

Use your new scanner to monitor:

n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public

Safety Systems

n Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and

paramedics)

n Trunking for Motorola and EDACS systems

n NOAA Weather Broadcasts

n Business/Industrial Radio

n Utilities

n Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands

n Air band

Frequency Range Steps Transmission

29.0-29.7 MHz 5 kHz 10 Meter Amateur Band

29.7-50.0 MHz 5 kHz VHF Low Band

50.0-54.0 MHz 5 kHz 6 Meter Amateur Band

108-137 MHz 12.5 kHz Aircraft Band

137-144 MHz 5 kHz Military Land Mobile

144-148 MHz 5 kHz 2 Meter Amateur Band

148-174 MHz 5 kHz VHF High Band

406-420 MHz 12.5 kHz Federal Govt.

420-450 MHz 12.5 kHz 70cm Amateur Band

450-470 MHz 12.5 kHz UHF Standard Band

470-512 MHz 12.5 kHz UHF T Band

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Important Notice

n This scanning radio has been manufactured so

that it will not tune 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.

n The installation, possession, or use of this

scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be

prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community.

n Changes or modifications to this product not

expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.

n The screen displays used in this manual are

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Terminology

What is Scanning?

Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The

BC 245XLTscans the channels you program until it finds

an active frequency.

Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received.

What is Searching?

TheBC 245XLTcan search each of its 12 bands to find

active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your scanner. You can choose between two speeds while searching.Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can search theVHF FMbands at up to 300 channels per second.

What is Trunk Tracking?

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In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 28 different frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often called talk groups, and these talk groups are assigned specific IDs. When someone in a talk group uses their radio, a brief burst of data is broadcast before each

transmission. The trunking system computer uses this data to temporarily assign each radio in a talk group to an available frequency. If the group using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few seconds, they are removed from the frequency so another talk group can use it.

Sharing of the available public service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few frequencies. Following a conversation on a trunked system using a scanner is difficult, if not impossible, because when there’s a short break during the conversation you’re

monitoring, it’s possible that the talk group will be assigned to a completely different frequency in the trunked system. This type of scanning is difficult and frustrating.

TrunkTracker™changes this! Not only does your new

BC 245XLTscan channels like a conventional scanner, it

actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talk group’s ID, you won’t miss any of the action.

If you’re a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding scanning fundamentals and its terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. But if you’re already an experienced scanner operator, you may want to go to

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Feature Highlights

n Trunk Tracking– Follow UHF High Band UHF

800/900 MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used.

n Multi-Track– Track more than one trunking

system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time.

n 300 Channels– Program one frequency into each

channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode.

n 12 Bands, 10 Banks– Includes 12 bands, with

Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 banks with 30 channels each are useful for storing similar frequencies to maintain faster scanning cycles or for storing all the frequencies of a trunked system.

n 29 MHz-956 MHz– Indicates the range of

frequencies that can be searched within the bands of your scanner.

Note:The frequency coverage is not continuous

and excludes the cellular band.

n 10 Priority Channels– You can assign one

priority channel in each bank. Assigning a priority channel allows you to keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions.

n Preprogrammed Service (SVC) Search– Allows

you to toggle through preprogrammed police, fire/emergency, railroad, aircraft, marine, and weather frequencies.

n Unique Data Skip– Allows your scanner to skip

unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.

n Memory Backup– If the battery completely

discharges or if power is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner are retained in memory.

n Manual Channel Access– Go directly to any

channel.

n LCD Back Light– An LCD light remains on for 15

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n Battery Save– In manual mode, your scanner

automatically reduces its power requirements to extend the battery’s charge.

n Attenuator– Reduces the signal strength.

n SmartScanner™ –Automatically program your

BC 245XLTwith all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your local area by accessing our national database with your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required)

n Turbo Search– Increases the search speed to

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Where to Obtain More

Information

Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. TheBetty Bearcat Frequency

Guidelists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and

Canada that you may program into your new scanner. To obtain a copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following:

n Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours

are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.)

n Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414 (Hours

are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.)

n Local Dealer

Information on the Internet

If you have access to the Internet, you may want to visit

www.trunktracker.comorwww.bearcat1.com/free.htm

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Included with Your Scanner

If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday.

RS232C

Antenna Belt Clip

AC Adapter Battery Pack

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Setup

These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner:

n If your scanner receives interference or electrical

noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.

n If you need to improve reception, use an optional

antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.)

n Use the included earphone or an optional stereo

headset with proper impedance for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Guide.

Installing the Battery Pack

1. Open the cover.

2. Insert the battery pack.

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Charging the Battery Pack

Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power theBC 245XLT

from an AC outlet.

You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 – 16 hours.

Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the unit

when charging is complete.

Low Battery Indicator

When the Battery Pack is low and needs to be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. You will also hear a beep every 15 seconds as an audible alert.

Adapter Safety Feature

The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug with one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into a power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the adapter’s plug into an outlet, try reversing the plug.

Use only the supplied AC Adapter

(AD70U)or one of the optional power

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Flexible Antenna

Belt Clip

Do not tighten the screws too tight. You can damage the case or clip.

Attach the flexible antenna to the

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Basic Operation

Note: Fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls and

Indicators while reading this Guide.

Turn the Scanner On

Turn theVOLUMEcontrol clockwise out of the detent

position.bc245_{flashes twice in the display. The scanner}

automatically starts scanning.

Setting the Squelch

To set the squelch, you must be in the Manual mode, and you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner.

1. Press until you do not hear a signal. 2. Make sure that the

VOLUMEis set to a

comfortable listening level.

3. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn

SQUELCHfully counter-clockwise. This raises the

“Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals can get through.

4. TurnSQUELCHfully clockwise until you hear a hiss.

This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through—noise, weak signals, and strong signals.

STRONG SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS

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5. TurnSQUELCHback counter-clockwise just until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only clear signals through.

Keylock

Key Lock prevents accidental key entries during conventional scanning or while in trunk tracking mode.

1. To lock the keypad, press and hold until the symbol appears in the lower right of the display.

2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold until the symbol in the lower right of the display turns off.

LCD Back Light

Press and release to turn the LCD light on. It remains on for 15 seconds and then goes out.

Auto Light

Press and hold until you hear 2 short beeps. The scanner will automatically turn the light on for 5 seconds, whenever a transmission is found.

STRONG SIGNALS

MEDIUM SIGNALS

WEAK SIGNALS

NOISE

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Programming

Before theBC 245XLTcan begin conventional scanning,

you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program.

1. Select frequencies from your dealer, from various sources on the internet, or from one of the guides listed on page 9. Here’s a list of sample frequencies you should try:

156.800 Marine Calling channel 155.340 Ambulance operations 155.280 Ambulance operations 155.160 Ambulance operations 462.950 Ambulance operations

462.5625 Family Radio Services (channel one) 2. Press .

3. Select a channel.

a.Enter the channel

number.

b.Then press .

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4. Enter the frequency.

a.Enter the frequency

number.

b.Then press .

Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency,

press repeatedly until the display is cleared.

If you enter a frequency which is outside the scanner’s frequency bands, a distinctive beep

sounds andError

appears in the display.

Press and go back

to Step 4.

(See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the back of the scanner).

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Duplicate Frequency Alert

If you enter a frequency which is stored in another channel, you hear a beep and the other channel displays. Press to clear and start again.

OR

Press again to store the frequency in both channels.

Programming Tips

n Do not program a weather frequency into one of

the channels, since weather channels transmit continuously.

Use Service Scan feature to select the weather information band.

n Group similar frequencies into adjacent channels.

For example, program police frequencies in channels 1 through 10 and fire/emergency into channels 11 through 20, and so on.

n Put the frequency that you listen to the most or the

most important frequency into a Priority channel.

n To quickly program a series of channels, start with

the lowest number channel.

For example, when you are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with Channel 4. After you finish programming a channel, press or to go to the next higher channel.

n Write down your programmed channels and

frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is lost.

n If you want to download frequencies using

SmartScan feature, go to that section in this manual.

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Deleting a Stored Frequency

To delete a stored frequency:

a. Select a channel. b. Press . c. Then press .

Note: Channels with no frequencies are automatically

locked out.

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Scanning

1. After programming frequencies, simply press to begin scanning.

2. The bank indicators selected for scanning appear in the display, and the bank being currently monitored flashes. You can deselect banks from active scanning by pressing their number on your keypad. The indicator for each deselected bank turns off, and the bank’s channels are not scanned.

Note:One Bank must always be active. You cannot

deactivate all ten banks at the same time. If you try to turn all the banks off, the first bank is

automatically selected.

To restore a bank to active scanning, press the bank’s number on your keypad. The bank’s indicator will display again.

3. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked

out channels.

4. When a transmission is received, the LCD back light comes on for five seconds and the scanner stops on that channel, provided that you have

selected the Auto Light feature. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically.

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Frequency not entered Frequency

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If you want to stop on a channel during scanning, press .

If you want to resume scanning, press .

To directly access a specific channel:

1. Press .

2. Enter the channel number you want using the keypad. 3. Press again.

RF Attenuation Feature

TheBC245XLTcomes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you’re near an unusually strong signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The scanner may stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions. The RF Attenuation feature works in all modes and

attenuates (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner.

To turn RF Attenuation on: 1. PressATT.

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2. You hear a beep, and

ATTappears in the

display begins flashing.

Now all incoming signal strength is reduced.

To turn RF Attenuation off, just pressATTagain. TheATT

icon goes out.

Setting the Delay Mode

A delay can be set for each programmed channel so that when scan or search stops on a channel there is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. Delay must be set for each programmed channel and it can be set when your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is selected.

Delay in Scan or Search Mode

1. Press or set a search range and press .

2. When your scanner stops on a channel that you want to delay, press .

DLYdisplays and

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Delay in Manual Mode

1. Press .

2. Select the channel that you want by entering the number and press . Press andDLY

displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is received.

Channel Lockout

You can lockout any channel so it is not reviewed during normal scanning. You can restore the channel to scanning whenever you wish.

Lockout in Manual Mode

1. Press .

2. Select a channel.

Enter the channel numbers. Press again.

OR

Press or

to change higher, or to lower the channel.

3. Press to lockout the channel. L/O appears in display.

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Lockout in Scanning Mode

If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning.

1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel.

2. Then press . 3. The scanner

immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is no longer in the scanning sequence.

Lockout Tips

n To quickly lockout a series of channels, start with

the lowest number channel.

For example, if you are locking out channels 4, 7, 8, 12, and 15, start with Channel 4. After selecting channel 4, press . Then press one or more times to step up to the next channel to be

locked out.

n Record the locked-out channels in some

convenient place so you can restore them.

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Restore a Locked Out Channel

1. Press .

2. Select a locked out channel.

a.Enter the channel

number.

b. Then press again.

3. Press to unlock the channel. TheL/O

icon goes out.

Restore All Locked-Out Channels

You can restore all locked-out channels in a bank only when a bank is selected for scan. If you have deselected a bank and you want to restore all of its locked-out channels using the steps below, you must press and then press the number of the bank on your keypad.

1. Press .

Note:You must be in

Manual mode before restoring all

locked-out channels.

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2. Press and hold for about two seconds.

You will hear two beeps when all the channels have been restored.

Priority Scan

When Priority Scan is turned on, your scanner checks the priority channel every two seconds for activity. If a signal is present on the priority channel, your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning. You can designate one channel in each bank as a Priority Channel.

To activate Priority Scan (in either the Manual or Scan Mode):

1. Press .

Note:If you have

locked out the priority channel, this message appears when you select Priority mode.

2. Press

again at anytime to deactivate Priority Scan.

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Changing the Priority Channel

You cannot eliminate the Priority Channel, but you can change it to any of the 30 available channels in each bank.

1. Press .

2. Select a new Priority Channel.

a.Enter the channel

number.

b. Then press again.

3. Press and hold for two seconds to designate this channel as your new Priority Channel.

Two beeps indicate that the Priority channel has changed.

Note: Priority in Trunking mode works just the same,

except instead of setting priorities for channels, you set them for talk group ID’s.

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Searching

Setting a Search Range

TheBC 245XLTcan search a specific frequency range to

find frequencies if you don’t have a frequency guide available or if new stations have been added since your guide was published.

1. Press to stop scanning.

2. Using your keypad, enter the lowest frequency of your search range. For example, enter 155.000 MHz. 3. Press . 4. Using your keypad,

enter the highest frequency of your search range. For example, enter 157.000 MHz. 5. Press . 6. Press .

Turbo Search

To increase the search speed from 100 to 300 steps per second, press when the Search mode is active. This only applies to the transmission bands which have 5 kHz steps. (Refer to the table on page 3 for the frequency bands.)Searchflashes in the display when Turbo search is active.

To cancel Turbo Search, press again.

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Search Hold Feature

1. Press at anytime to stop the search.

2. Press to move to the next higher frequency.

OR

Press to move down to the previous frequency.

3. Press to resume searching.

Data Skip

A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means theBC 245XLTwill stop on data

signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of transmissions during searches.

1. Press to activate the data skip feature.

The indicator

appears on the display.

2. Press again to cancel the data skip feature.

The indicator

disappears from the display.

When data skip is active, your scanner may pause

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Frequency Skip

If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your scanner to skip the frequency.

To skip a frequency, press .

Note:You can

program up to 50 skip frequencies. The 51st skip frequency entered causes the first skipped

frequency to unlock.

To cancel all skipped frequencies, press for 2 seconds.

Storing Search Frequencies

You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search.

Caution: You must select the channel in which you will

store the frequency before entering the search mode. Otherwise, you may erase a stored frequency that you want to keep.

1. Press .

2. Using your keypad, enter the lowest frequency of your search range. For example, enter 155.000 MHz. 3. Press . 4. Using your keypad,

enter the highest frequency of your search range. For example, enter 157.000 MHz.

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5. Press . 6. Press .

7. Press when the scanner stops at the frequency you want to store.

8. Press to store the frequency in the channel you selected.

Note:After this step

you are in manual mode.

9. To store another frequency, select another channel for the new frequency by pressing or or . 10. Repeat steps 6

through 8 for all the Search frequencies you want to store.

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SVC Scanning

The Service Scan feature allows you to toggle through six bands preprogrammed for police, fire/emergency, railroad aircraft, marine, and weather. The frequencies selected for these bands are the most commonly used around the U.S.

1. Press .

POLICEappears

beneath the blinking channel number, and a frequency displays.

2. After a two second delay, scanning begins.

Press to start

scanning immediately or to continue

scanning if you want to skip a frequency.

3. Press to scan the

FIREbank.

RRbank. When an active channel is displayed, the scanner will alternate between the frequency and the Railroad channel number.

AIRbank.

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MRNbank.

When an active channel is displayed, the scanner will alternate between the frequency and the Marine channel number.

WXband.

Note:It’s possible to

receive more than one weather broadcast in your area. If the broadcast sounds weak or distant, press again to look for a closer station.

8. To exit SVC Scan mode, press .

During search of one of the preprogrammed service bands, press to stop the scan on a frequency.HOLD

appears in the display. Press or to move up or down one programmed frequency, or press to resume scanning.

Note: If you want to remain on a channel until a

responding transmission is received, press to

activate the two second delay feature.

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SVC Scan Lockout

Follow these steps to lockout frequencies during Service scanning:

Note:You cannot lockout weather frequencies.

1. Press to stop the Service Scan.

2. Press .

3. Press to resume scanning.

Note: You can lockout up to 20 frequencies in SVC

Scan mode. The 21st locked out frequency entered causes the first locked out frequency to unlock.

To cancel the lockout press again.

To restore all lockout frequencies, press and hold for about two seconds. You will hear two beeps when all frequencies have been restored.

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Programming with SVC Scan

Follow these steps to program frequencies into a channel during Service scanning:

1. Select a channel you want to program.

Note:If a frequency is

already stored in the channel you select it will be erased when you save the new frequency.

2. Press repeatedly to select Service Scan mode you want. 3. Press to begin

scanning. 4. When SVC Scan

stops on a frequency you want, press

.

5. Press to store the frequency in the channel you selected.

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Trunk Tracking

YourBC 245XLTis designed to track Motorola Type I,

Type II, Hybrid, SMARTNET™, PRIVACY PLUS™, and EDACS®_{analog trunking systems* on any band. When}

tracking these types of systems, you may want to remember these important points:

n Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II

systems; however, you can change this if the system in your area is different. (The types of systems are discussed below.)

n The frequencies for many of the trunked public

safety systems are listed in theTrunkTracker™

National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guideincluded with yourBC 245XLTscanner.

n If you have internet access, you can visit

www.trunktracker.comor

www.bearcat1.com/free.htmfor current

news and frequency information about Trunk Tracking Scanning.

n You may experience slight interference in some

900 MHz frequencies, which may be reduced by moving away from strong transmission sources.

*

Motorola, SMARTNET, and PRIVACY PLUS are trademarks of Motorola Inc. EDACS is a registered trademark of the Ericsson Corporation.

Types of Trunking Systems

Trunking systems divide a few frequencies among many different users, but the way that each system does this is slightly different. There are really two types of trunking systems (other than EDACS) which are important when using your TrunkTracker™ scanner. These are usually referred to as Type I and Type II systems. Type I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF, UHF and 900 MHz trunking systems (other than EDACS) use Type II.

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group, while others have access to many talk groups. The talk group (s) each radio can access is called the radio’s affiliation (s).

In a Type II system, when someone uses their radio, only the radio ID is transmitted when PTT is pressed, whereas in a Type I system the radio ID and its current affiliation are both transmitted when PTT is pressed.

Why the difference? Type II systems are slightly more advanced because the central computer maintains a database which is used to determine each radio’s

affiliation (s). Changes to a Type II system are easier than Type I because the system manager only need update the database instead of reprogramming individual radios. Another difference between the systems is that Type I systems are arranged in a Fleet-Subfleet hierarchy. For example, it’s possible for a city using a Type I system to designate 4 Fleets, each with 8 Subfleets. Their fleets might be the Police Department, the Fire Department, Utilities, and Administration. The Police may decide to further divide their fleet into subfleets such as Dispatch, Tactical Operations, Detectives, North, South, East and West Side Patrols, and Supervisors. All the available police radios would then be assigned to one of the police

subfleets. Determining the exact Fleet-Subfleet hierarchy for a particular area is referred to as Fleet Map

Programming, which is discussed further in this manual. The disadvantage of a Type I system is that when PTT is pressed, the brief burst of data must contain the radio’s ID and its Fleet and Subfleet. This is three times the amount of data a Type II system radio sends, and as a result Type I systems usually accommodate fewer users than Type II systems.

Even though there are many Type II systems, Type I systems are still in use. There are also Hybrid systems which are a combination of both Type I and Type II. Your scanner defaults to monitor Type II systems, but it’s possible to select a Preprogrammed Fleet Map or create a Custom Fleet Map for your area.

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EDACS

®

_Tracking

TrunkTracker II now allows tracking of EDACS trunked systems. Until now these widely used systems have been almost impossible to monitor with a conventional scanner. With your TrunkTracker II listening to EDACS is

remarkably easy, and perhaps even easier than conventional scanning.

EDACS®_{systems use “Transmission Trunking”, which}

means that each transmission is assigned a new frequency. As the conversation moves through the system’s frequencies, your TrunkTracker II automatically follows it.

This graph depicts a 30 second sample of transmission in an EDACS trunked system, showing the frequency transitions that a particular radio conversation might use.

Note: Many 900 MHz EDACS®_{trunking systems (such}

as those used by some utilities) utilize a control channel that cannot be tracked with

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Setting the Squelch

Since Squelch is automatically adjusted in trunking mode, it isn’t necessary to manually adjust the squelch control while trunk tracking. However, the squelch setting you select before you begin trunk tracking can affect how fast your scanner acquires the data channel, and, in some instances, the squelch setting can prevent your scanner from acquiring the data channel at all.

SetSQUELCHin this

position before selecting a trunking bank.

Note:You can

change this

recommended setting, if necessary, to provide better performance in your area.

Programming Trunking Frequencies

Before you start programming your scanner to track a trunked system, consider the following:

n You can only program one trunking system in each

bank of your scanner.

n Trunking frequencies must be entered while in the

Trunking Programming mode.

n If you’re in the Trunking Programming mode, you

cannot select channels in other banks.

For example, if you are programming Bank 4, you can only select channels 91-120 with the

or keys.

n IMPORTANT: If you are programming an EDACS®

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The first step in tracking a trunked system is storing the frequencies in one of the 10 available banks in

your scanner.

1. Press for 1.5 second.

You will hear two

beeps, andBANKand

TRUNKwill begin to

flash in the display.

2. Select the Bank you want to store the frequency, by

pressing 1 through 0. 3. Choose the system

you want to track. Use or

to choose the system, and press . List of trunking options as follows: E2 800 (Type II 800 MHz) E2 900 (Type II 900 MHz)

E2 Hi (Type II VHF 137-174 MHz) * E2 UHF (Type II UHF 406-512 MHz) * Ed (EDACS®_)***

E1 (Type I 800 MHz) **

* Requires programming of a base and an offset frequency. See appropriate section.

** Requires programming of a fleet map. See section on Programming a Fleet Map.

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4. Use the keypad to enter a frequency for the trunked system. For example, enter

856.2625(Type 1), or enter a frequency of the system you’re going to track.

Note:To clear a mistake while entering a

frequency, press twice, and start over.

Then press . If the frequency is out of the range of the system chosen in this step, an error

message displays. Press and go back to Step 3.

5. Press either or to select the next channel in the bank.

6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all frequencies have been entered.

7. Press to begin searching the bank you’ve programmed.

Note:You will see the

frequencies quickly displaying as your scanner looks for the data channel which controls the system.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BANK

TRUNK

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Searching a Trunked Bank

If programming a Type I system, you cannot Scan the trunking bank you just programmed unless you enter talk groups into memory. See ahead for details. With the search function, you’ll be able to find all the active talk groups within the trunked system.

Once the data channel is acquired, the scanner begins trunk tracking. Talk group ID’s, which represent different service groups, begin to display.

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Frequency Find Mode

n Press the while

a talk group ID is active and the display will flash the frequency on which that talk group is transmitting.

n Press and hold for

two seconds and the display will automatically flash the ID and the frequency alternately until you set the condition by pressing the key again.

Direct Entry ID Hold Mode

During Search mode, you can hold on an ID without entering it into memory.

1. When a talk group is active, press

to stop the search mode.

2. Use the keypad to enter the ID you want. Channel number flashes in the display.

3. Press again.

HOLDflashes in the

display.

4. Press to return to Search mode.

Note: The ID Hold mode works in Scan List mode, and

the steps are the same; however,SEARCH

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ID Lockout

Like conventional scanning, it’s possible to lockout unwanted traffic. This is particularly important in trunked systems because in many areas, water meters, door alarms, traffic signals, and other mechanical devices are assigned IDs just like other users. Also some departments scramble or encrypt their communications, and you may want to lock out these unintelligible broadcasts.

To lockout an ID, press when the ID displays.

The ID is locked out, and the next active ID displays. You can lockout up to 200 IDs.

Note: If you lockout an ID in Search mode, it is also

locked out in Scan List mode. Conversely, if you lockout an ID while in Scan List mode, it is locked out in Search mode. For information about Scan Lists see page 48.

Restore a Single ID

To unlock a single ID, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold

until you hear two short beeps. 2. Use or

to select the ID you want to unlock.

3. Press .

The ID is unlocked and the next locked ID displays.

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Restore all IDs

To unlock all locked out IDs at once, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold

until you hear two short beeps.

2. Press to unlock all the IDs at once.

Note:If you unlock all the IDs, then the Scan List

Memory mode displays. Press to scan the IDs

stored in your Scan Lists or press to return to

the Search mode. For information about Scan Lists see page 48.

3. Press to return to the Search mode.

Searching Tips

ID Delay Mode

n Use the key to select the Delay mode if it’s not

active. This mode holds an ID for 5 seconds while you wait for a reply. Other groups may use the system, but your scanner will only look for the ID in the display.

Note:If you consistently miss responses while in

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Hold Mode

n Press to hold on a particular ID in the

display. You can hold a specific talk group, such as fire department on-scene operations, no matter which frequency the group uses.

n Press to continue searching the entire

trunked system.

ID Monitor Mode

n If you press and hold for 2 seconds, until you

hear two short beeps, you will select the ID Monitor

mode.SEARCHbegins flashing in the display, and

all active talk group IDs begin to display in succession. You won’t hear conversations in this mode, but this is an excellent way to determine which talk groups are the most active.

Note: Locked out IDs display during ID Monitor mode with theL/0icon turned on.

n Press to continue searching the entire

trunked system.

Channel Activity Indicators

TheBC 245XLThas 20 Channel Activity Indicators to

visually display a trunked system’s activity when you select delay, hold, scan etc. You’ll always know which

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Each frequency you program in a trunking bank corresponds to an activity indicator at the top of your scanner’s display. The way in which the Activity Indicators display provide you with information about the system you’re tracking.

n The indicator which

remains on, even if when there is no traffic, represents the frequency being used as the data channel.

n If an indicator turns on

and you don’t hear a conversation, then the channel is probably being used for a telephone

interconnect call or a private call. These calls are not monitored by your scanner.

Note: The Scanner does not show activity bars for private or phone interconnect calls for EDACS®_systems.

n The indicator which

flashes when an ID displays represents the frequency being used by the talk group.

n If you’re holding on an

ID which isn’t active, the activity indicators will turn on and off as other groups use the system.

Note: If more than 20 channels are stored in a bank, then the indicators represent multiple channels. For example, if 28 channels are programmed, the first 8 activity indicators each represent two channels.

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Scan Lists

Each bank of yourBC 245XLTcan be a trunk tracking

bank or it can be a conventional scanning bank. When you designate a bank as a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10 Scan Lists, which are simply lists used to store your favorite IDs. Each list can contain up to 10 IDs, so you can store a total of 100 IDs for each trunk tracking bank. (1000 if you use all banks as trunking banks!)

Scan Lists help you organize the trunking system users into categories. For example, you might use List 1 for police IDs, List 2 for fire department IDs, List 3 for emergency medical service IDs, etc. Once IDs are stored in lists, you can scan them like you scan conventional frequencies. You can program your scan lists either manually or during trunking search mode.

Check the web sitewww.trunktracker.comor

www.bearcat1.com/free.htmfor a complete list of talk groups for your area that you can program into your Scan Lists.

Programming ID Scan Lists Manually

1. Select the Trunking bank you want.

2. After tracking is started, press .

3. Use and

to select the Scan List location you want to program. For example, select the second memory location in the first scan list.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BANK

TRUNK

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4. Enter the Type II ID you want to store, and

press .

—OR—

To enter a Type I ID: a. Enter the fleet

number.

b. Press .

c.Enter the subfleet number, and press . —OR— To enter an

EDACS® _ID:

a. Enter ID you want to store. Use the

for the “dash”.

b. Press .

If you wish to store Decimal style ID, press and hold until you hear 2 short beeps before step a.

Note:To clear a mistake while entering an ID, press twice, and start over.

5. Press or to

select the next Scan List location.

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An icon will show an “E” in the display when you have

programmed an EDACS®_system.

Note: TheBC 245XLTdefaults to “AFS” talk group displays for EDACS®_{only. AFS describes most} systems in the following manner:

Using the sample talk group 01-011:

01 is the Agency Level (such as police)

01-01 describes the Agency and fleet level (such as police patrol)

01-011 describes the Agency, fleet and subfleet level (such as police patrol east side) of a particular talk group

EDACS systems are organized in a logical way that keeps related talk groups together. Your scanner is designed to use this organization to make your scanning easy. It has two new features, AFS and XPAND, to let you zero in on just the part of the system you want to hear, whether it is an individual channel or an entire department or city.

AFS Display

AFS (Agency-Fleet-Subfleet) is the numbering system used in the TrunkTracker II to display and enter EDACS talk groups. Systems differ, but AFS will help you

recognize and program them all. And AFS works together with XPAND to provide a new kind of scanning flexibility.

XPAND

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You can also enter or display EDACS talk groups in

decimal format (0-2047). Just press and hold to switch

the scanner between AFS and decimal mode. But you cannot use XPAND when in decimal mode.

You can program a specific talk group such as 01-011 into Scan List memory, or, with AFS mode, you can program the talk groups for an entire agency (there may be hundreds) by pressing, for example:

01, , (all 01 groups will be scanned)

Or you can program all the talk groups within one fleet of an Agency by pressing, for example:

01, , 01, (all 01 talk groups within the 01

Agency will be scanned)

You can also “Blockout” a large number of talk

groups by pressing after entering an Agency or

an Agency and Fleet into memory. This is a very powerful feature!

Note: In AFS mode, Agency numbers range from 00 through 15.

If you prefer to view and program talk groups in “decimal”

mode, press and hold for two seconds while in an

EDACS trunking bank and the display method will change.

It will stay changed until you press and hold again for

two seconds while in EDACS operation. Decimal mode will not work with partial talk groups entered in AFS mode into Scan List memory.

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ID Scan Mode

1. Press to begin

scanning the lists you have programmed.

If you haven’t

programmed any IDs,

SCANdisplays but your scanner cannot stop on an active conversation.

2. To remove a Scan

List from active scanning, press the number of the Scan List on your keypad.

The Scan List

indicator turns off, and the IDs in that list are not scanned.

Note:One Scan List must always be active. If you try and deactivate all the Scan Lists, Scan List 1 will automatically be active.

3. To restore a Scan List

to active scanning, press its

number again.

4. Press to return to

Trunk Tracking Search mode.

To alternate your display between the trunking repeater indicators and the Scan List indicators,

press .

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TRUNK

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Note: Once you press or in one bank, all trunking banks will change to that mode.

Setting Priority in Trunking Mode

You can set priority in your trunking banks, just as you do in your conventional ones. After you’ve set up your Scan

List, press to activate it. The radio will default to

setting the first “channel” in each of your Scan List as a priority. Since each trunking bank holds 10 Scan Lists of 10 memory channels each, channel 1, 11, 21, through 91 are all default priorities. You can adjust which talk group in

each List is the priority by pressing and holding .

It’s very similar to conventional priority although there is no “interrupt” during the transmissions. Priorities are checked in between transmissions.

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Programming Scan Lists During Search

To select a Scan List location and store an ID during Search mode, follow these steps:

1. When your scanner

stops on an ID you want to store, press

.

2. Use or

to select the Scan List memory location you

want, then press .

To let your scanner automatically store an ID in an available Scan List location, follow these steps:

1. Press when your

scanner stops on an ID you want to store.

Deleting a Stored ID

To delete a stored ID:

a. Press .

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Moving between Scan List Memories

There are a number of ways to step and move through your Scan List memories:

1. Press repeatedly.

2. Or, Press , then press or .

3. Or, Press , Next press 0-9 (scan list number), then

press 0-9 (memory position). For example. To move to Scan List 4, memory position 10, press:

, 4, 0,

Multi-Track

TheBC 245XLTallows you to track more than one system at a time. Here are some highlights of this new feature: 1.You can actually track up to 10 trunking systems at one time!

2.You can trunk scan or search and scan conventional frequencies at the same time.

3.You can program conventional frequencies in the same bank as trunking systems. After the radio finishes checking a trunked system for activity, it will conventionally scan the other frequencies in the bank (remember, only trunking frequencies are programmed in TRUNK mode).

To scan a mix of trunking and conventional banks, select the banks you wish to be active with trunking off, then

press . The radio will instantly begin scanning. If you

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Fleet Map Programming

If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank and select , you will see user IDs display on your screen. Since

theBC 245XLTdefaults to Type II systems, all the IDs will

appear as numbers. However, if you notice a mix of odd and even user IDs, for example 6477, 2560, 6481, 6144, 1167, etc., then you are probably monitoring either a Type I or EDACS system.

You may also notice that you’re missing responses when you hold on an active ID. Unlike Type II and EDACS systems, Type I/Hybrid systems require a Fleet Map that sets specific Fleet-Subfleet parameters. It’s easy to select a Fleet Map for your scanner; what isn’t always easy is selecting or programming a map that matches your particular area.

There are 16 preset Fleet Maps listed in the appendix that you can choose, and these are usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/Hybrid trunk tracking bank. If you choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversations, then you’ll have to program your own Fleet Map.

Selecting Trunking Programming Mode

To change the system type which your scanner monitors, you must be in the Trunking Programming mode. To select this mode, follow these steps:

If you are in Conventional Scan mode:

1. Press and hold .

You’ll hear two short beeps andBANKand

TRUNKwill begin to flash in the display.

2. Select the trunking

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If you are in Trunking Scan mode:

conventional mode if you have been monitoring a trunking

bank.TRUNKicon

goes out.

2. Press and hold

until you hear two short beeps.

You’ll hear two short beeps andBANKand

TRUNKwill begin to flash in the display.

3. Select the trunking

bank you want to program.

Selecting a Preset Fleet Map

1. Select the Trunking

Programming mode and the bank you want to change.

2. Use or

to selectE1.

Then press .

3. Press .

4. Use or

to choose the map you want. For

example,E1P2.

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5. Press .

The scanner returns to Programming Bank selecting mode.

Note:You will now begin to see Type I

Fleet-Subfleet IDs. For example, 100-12, 100-9, 000-12, 400-8, etc. See User Defined Fleet Maps in the Appendix for more information about Type I IDs.

How do you know if the preset map is correct? You’ll have to listen to see if you’re following complete conversations. If not, you should try another preset map.

Programming a Fleet Map

You may want to read User Defined Fleet Maps in the Appendix before programming a fleet map. It contains a detailed explanation of Scanner Fleet Map Programming, as well as a table listing the Fleet Map Size Codes.

1. Select the Trunking

Programming mode and the bank you want to change.

2. Use or,

to chooseE1, and

press .

3. Press .

4. Use or

to chooseUSr.

5. Press .

6. Use or

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7. Press .

The next available block displays.

8. Repeat Steps 8 and 9

until you have selected a size code for each block.

For specifics about each size code, see Fleet Map Size Codes in the Appendix.

9. Press .

The scanner exits the Trunking

Programming mode, acquires the data channel, and begins searching using the map you’ve

programmed.

Note:It is required that the trunked frequency has been programmed before programming a

fleet map.

Programming a Hybrid System

A Hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some blocks designated as Type II blocks. To program a Hybrid system, follow the steps listed in Programming a Fleet Map in the previous section. However, if you want a block to be Type II, select Size Code S-0.

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Setting the Base and Offset frequencies for

Motorola VHF/UHF trunked systems

To properly track Motorola VHF and UHF trunked systems you must enter what is known as the “base” and the “offset” frequencies for each system. To find these out,

check thewww.trunktracker.comor

www.bearcat1.com/free.htmand other web sites and frequency resources.

To enter the base and offset frequency:

1. Select the bank into which you want to program the trunking system.

2. Select the system type (Type II VHF or Type II UHF) by scrolling through the system selector.

3. Enter the frequencies for the system.

4. Press . (406.000 is the default bAS frequency

for UHF)

5. Press . Or, enter a new base frequency and

press .

6. Press . The screen will show the OFS (offset)

frequency default of 50 kHz.

7. Press . Or, enter another offset including: 12.5, 25,

50 or 100.

8. Press to begin trunking.

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Toggling the Status Bit

On Type II trunking systems there is a method by which specialized types of communications utilize unique talk group numbers. An emergency call will occur on a unique talk group from its primary assignment, for example.

Because theBC 245XLTdefaults to Status-Bit On mode,

you never need to worry about missing these

transmissions. If you’ve programmed talk group 33264 into Scan List memory, for example, and there is an emergency call within the group, you will hear it on 33264. The only time you may wish to turn Status Bits off is if you’re trying to figure out the proper fleet map of a Type 1 trunking

system. To turn Status Bits off, press and hold for two

seconds while in the Motorola system you wish to adjust.

(This feature does not apply to EDACS®_{operation within}

the scanner.) Then use or to change the

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Remote Interface

You can communicate and program yourBC 245XLTin

numerous ways with peripheral devices using the RS232C port. This radio offers the following modes:

n SMARTSCAN MODE

Automatically load frequencies, trunking talk groups and fleetmaps from the Uniden National Frequency Database server into your scanner using an external modem or an internal modem included with a PC.

n REMOTE (PC Control) MODE

Program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using third party software (see the flyer

included in the box).

n CLONE MODE

Clone all the frequencies and trunking talk groups and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to

anotherBC 245XLT.

Connecting the scanner

Scanner to PC

Plug the smaller end of the supplied RS232C cable into the remote port which is on the right side of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computer’s serial port. A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. You may need a DB-9 to DB-25 null modem adapter, available at most computer stores. Of course, make sure your PC is turned on.

To use SmartScan mode with an internal modem, you will need a small custom software program to allow the serial port to talk with the internal modem and act as a simple “pass through” device. To download this free program, go to Uniden’s website, look up under Scanners

888.8888

888 BATT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 BANK TRUNK DATA POLICE FIRE RRAIR

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SmartScanner software. Run this program and it should automatically set the port setting for you (although you can override the settings). Make sure that you have a phone line plugged into the modem jack on the back of your PC and your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the supplied cable.

To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must purchase third party software and use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the supplied cable.

Scanner to External Modem

Plug the smaller end of the supplied RS232C cable into the remote port which is on the right side of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into the external modem. You may need a DB-9 to DB-25 null modem adapter, available at most computer stores. Of course, make sure your external modem is turned on. Make sure that you have a phone line plugged into the modem jack on the back.

Scanner to Scanner

Plug the smaller end of each of the supplied RS232C cables into the remote ports which are on the right sides of each of the two scanners.

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SmartScan Mode

You can automatically download frequencies, talk groups, and fleetmaps from the Uniden National Frequency

Database server. After connecting the scanner to a modem using the Scanner to PC or Scanner to External Modem steps (see page 62), turn the radio off. Press and hold

REMOTEkey and turn the radio on. Then release the key.

bc245_{will flash on the display.}

1. The following screen

appears. (SmartScan Mode) To select SmartScan mode,

press or .

2. The following screen

appears.

3. Before starting the

frequency download, you must enter your zip code.

Using the keypad, enter the ZIP code for the area you will be using your scanner. For example if your ZIP code is 02135.

4. Press key, the ZIP

code is stored into memory. The dial-in telephone number appears in the display.

Note: If you want to prevent some banks from being overwritten by the frequency download, go to Program Lock. (See page 66)

5. Press key. The

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6. If the connection is successful, the scanner starts frequency downloading.

7. donE _{will be}

displayed when your downloading is completed.

8. To start the scanner,

you must turn the unit off/on.

If downloading is not successful, one of the following error messages will appear.

Err01:MODEM ACCESS ERROR

Err02:NO CARRIER

Err03:TELEPHONE LINE BUSY

Err04:NO ANSWER

Err05:SERVER CONNECT ERROR

Err06:DATA IDLE TIME OUT

NOTE: If the scanner does not displayLoAd_(see

step 6), disconnect the access by pressing . Then, make sure the modem is connected properly, and try again.

NOTE: The number preprogrammed into your scanner for downloading frequencies is 1-900-225-4822. There is a $0.99 per minute charge for using the SmartScan database.

The frequencies in the SmartScan database are updated, at a minimum, every 6 to 12 months. To get current frequencies, as well as

special /sporting event frequencies, regularly update your scanner by using SmartScan.

300-Channel Trunk Tracking Scanner Operating Guide

BC 245XLT

300-Channel

Tr

unk

Tracking

Scanner

Operating Guide

Precautions

Top View and Display

888.8888

Front View

CONTENTS

Introduction

Important Notice

Terminology

What is Scanning?

What is Searching?

What is Trunk Tracking?

Feature Highlights

Where to Obtain More

Information

Information on the Internet

Included with Your Scanner

Setup

Installing the Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

Low Battery Indicator

Adapter Safety Feature

Flexible Antenna

Belt Clip

Basic Operation

Turn the Scanner On

Setting the Squelch

Keylock

LCD Back Light

Auto Light

Programming

Duplicate Frequency Alert

Programming Tips

Deleting a Stored Frequency

Scanning

1

2

3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10

RF Attenuation Feature

Setting the Delay Mode

Channel Lockout

Lockout Tips

Restore a Locked Out Channel

Restore All Locked-Out Channels

Priority Scan

Changing the Priority Channel

Searching

Setting a Search Range

Turbo Search

Search Hold Feature

Data Skip

Frequency Skip

Storing Search Frequencies

SVC Scanning

SVC Scan Lockout

Programming with SVC Scan

Trunk Tracking

*

Types of Trunking Systems

EDACS

Tracking

Setting the Squelch

Programming Trunking Frequencies

Searching a Trunked Bank

Frequency Find Mode

Direct Entry ID Hold Mode

ID Lockout

Restore a Single ID

Restore all IDs

Searching Tips

Channel Activity Indicators

_Tracking