User manual UNIDEN BC895XLT

[. . . ] . 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 45 47 48 48 49 49 51 51 52 52 52 52 52 52 53 55 56 57 57 58 60 2 Introduction The BC895XLT is a brand new state-of-the-art radio with TrunkTrackingTM and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 30 channels each. Use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. The Rotary Tuner enables rapid and easy selection of channels and frequencies, and with AutoStore, you can automatically program channels in an available bank. [. . . ] Press S. 7. Press h when the scanner stops at the frequency you want. Note: You can press h to step up a frequency, or press i to step down a frequency. You can also use the Rotary Tuner to step through frequencies, just make sure FREQ is selected before turning the dial. 8. Press e to store the frequency in the channel flashing on your display -- or -- Send the frequency to another channel. For information about sending a frequency to another channel, see Transferring a Programmed Frequency on page 18. 9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for all the Search frequencies you want to store. 32 CTCSS Operation Your scanner is equipped with a Continuous Tone Control Squelch System (CTCSS) which allows squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with a transmission. When using CTCSS, consider the following: You do not have to use CTCSS tones while scanning. If you have more questions about CTCSS, see What is CTCSS on page 5. Programming a Channel with a CTCSS Tone 1. Then press e. SCAN MANUAL 1 a 2 5 8 b 0 3 6 9 E PRI L/O TRUNK DELAY DATA CTCSS 4 7 3. Press K, and then press e. If CTCSS Mode is already selected, then only press e. 4. Then press e. Note: If you make a mistake while entering a tone with you keypad, press . If you're using the Rotary Tuner, make sure that FREQ is selected. 5. Press K to cancel the CTCSS Mode. The CTCSS indicator and displayed tones are turned off but not deleted. 33 Searching for CTCSS Tones You can use the CTCSS Tone Search Mode to determine if the frequencies in your area are broadcast with associated tones. You may find frequencies which do not have a tone associated with them. This may be because CTCSS tones are not being transmitted or because digital encoded tones, sometimes called DCS, are used and your scanner does not recognize these. Using CTCSS Tone Search While Scanning 1. Press s. 2. To determine if a stored frequency has an associated CTCSS tone, press m when your scanner stops on a channel. 3. Press and hold K until you hear two short beeps. SCAN MANUAL 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 E CTCSS displays and begins flashing, and the scanner starts searching for an associated CTCSS tone. If there is a break before a tone is identified, then your scanner starts searching where it left off when the transmission begins again. PRI L/O TRUNK DELAY DATA CTCSS If a CTCSS tone is found, the tone begins flashing in the display. 4. Press e to program the tone with the frequency stored in the channel. 5. Repeat Steps 1 ­ 4 to search for tones associated with other stored frequencies. 34 If you want to program tones for several stored frequencies, follow these steps: After you program a CTCSS tone with a stored frequency, the CTCSS Tone Search Mode is canceled. To activate the CTCSS Tone Search Mode again, press and hold K until you hear two short beeps. If you decide to cancel the CTCSS Tone Search Mode while scanning, press and hold K until you hear two short beeps and the CTCSS indicator turns off. Simply, press and hold K until the CTCSS indicator begins flashing, and then press s. If a tone is found before the transmission ends, press e to program the tone with the frequency stored in the channel. Using CTCSS Tone Search While Searching 1. Set a Search Range. For information about setting a search range, see Setting a Search Range on page 30. 2. Press S. 3. Press and hold K until you hear two short beeps. SCAN MANUAL 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 E CTCSS begins flashing in display. PRI L/O TRUNK DELAY DATA CTCSS The scanner starts searching for an associated CTCSS tone when it stops on a transmission. However, if you press h, and there is break before a tone is identified, the tone search starts where it left off when the transmission begins again. 35 4. If a CTCSS tone is found, the tone begins flashing in the display. 5. Press e to program the tone with the frequency stored in the channel. -- or -- Send the frequency with its associated tone to another channel. For information about sending a frequency to another channel, see Transferring a Programmed Frequency on page 18. 6. [. . . ] 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 jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. [. . . ]