CONTENTS 1/305 ページ Using H BC898T Scanner file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 2/305 ページ Software Help Using Help Viewing Information You can select information about how to use each category of help available. When you click on Using Help, you see the following underlined links: z z z Viewing Information This link returns you to this introduction. Using the Table of Contents This link displays the table of contents. Using the Help Map This link displays all subjects available in Help. To display a help subject, simply click its link.
CONTENTS 4/305 ページ Table of Contents Software Help Using Help Viewing Information Using the Table of Contents Using the Help Map Help Files Introduction System Requirements How The Software Works Using The Software Configuring The Software Using SETUP Using SCAN Control Basic Mode Extended Mode Using Scanning Using ID Logging Using the Database Using the Bank Editor Using the Frequency Window Using the Trunking Window Using the Trunking Record Window Using the Reference Database Opening and Working With D
CONTENTS 5/305 ページ Included With Your Scanner Installing Your Scanner For Home Use (Desktop Installation) Adapter Safety Feature Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone Listening Safely Using An Optional Tape Recorder Using the Supplied Demo Software Installing The Software Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle Mounting the Scanner Connecting the Antenna Plug Connecting the DC Power Cord Installing a Temporary Power Cord: Installing a Permanent Power Cord Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner
CONTENTS 6/305 ページ Programming Programming Using Manual Entry Programming Using the Rotary Tuner Programming Using AutoStore Transferring a Programmed Frequency Transferring a Frequency to the First Available Channel In Another Bank Transferring a Frequency to a Specific Channel Duplicate Frequency Alert Deleting a Stored Frequency Programming a Channel With a CTCSS/DCS Tone Fleet Map Programming Selecting a Trunking Programming Mode Selecting a Preset Fleet Map Programming a Fleet Map Restoring Default T
CONTENTS 7/305 ページ Quick Start to Programming Your Scanner Getting Started Conventional Scanning Worksheet Instructions Conventional Scanning Worksheet Filling Out The Conventional Scanning Worksheet Using The Conventional Scanning Worksheet to Program Your Scanner Motorola Trunking Worksheet Instructions Motorola Trunking Worksheet Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet Using The Motorola Worksheet to Program Your Scanner LTR Trunking Worksheet Instructions LTR Trunking Worksheet Filling Out The LTR Workshee
CONTENTS 10/305 ページ Introduction This help information describes the software supplied with your new Uniden BC898T scanner. You can use the software to configure your computer and scanner so you can use them together more easily and efficiently. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 11/305 ページ System Requirements In order for the software to work with your scanner and computer, you must have the following minimum software and hardware installed on your computer. z z z z Operating Environment: IBM-compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP Recommended RAM: 128MB Recommended CPU: Pentium III 650 MHz file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 12/305 ページ How The Software Works You can select the following options on the opening screen. SETUP – To use the scanner with your computer, you must use Setup to set the communications settings so the computer recognizes your scanner, the communications port you want to use, and other settings applicable to the software’s operation. Database – This option lets you program the scanner’s memory channels and talk group IDs.
CONTENTS 13/305 ページ Configuring the Software Using SETUP Important: Make sure the included interface cable is connected to your computer and the scanner before configuring the software. See your Owners Manual for more information. 1. Start the software by double clicking on its icon. The opening screen appears. 2. Click on SETUP. The setup screen appears. 3. Click on the baud rate under Baud Rate that matches the baud rate for the serial port you used to connect the included interface cable.
CONTENTS 21/305 ページ Notes: • Most COM ports are set to a baud rate of 19,200 or 57,600 bps. If the software does not work with your computer, make sure the baud rate you select matches the setting for the COM port you are using. If these settings match, set your computer’s COM port to a lower baud rate and select a matching baud rate in Step 3. • You can find the baud rate for your computer’s COM ports using Windows Device Manager.
CONTENTS 22/305 ページ To select Basic mode, click on SCAN Control on the opening screen. The virtual scanner appears. In Basic mode, you can use your mouse to click on the virtual scanner’s keys to operate it, just like your real scanner. When you click on a key, it presses down on the screen just like it would if you pressed it on your scanner. All of the keys on the virtual scanner do the same thing as the same keys on your scanner.
CONTENTS 23/305 ページ Note: All the controls for Resume and Step are still controlled by the top section of the virtual scanner’s display when you select Extended mode. Extended scanning has the following options. This option lets you select from a list of the most popular search ranges for your scanner and search them.
CONTENTS 24/305 ページ the displayed frequencies by typing any frequency the scanner can receive into Lower Frequency and Upper Frequency. The preset frequencies are replaced by the frequencies you type. z Steps You can change the displayed step size by selecting a step. The step size changes to the one you selected. The default step size is set to Auto unless you click on a different step size. z SCAN/Pause/STOP Click on SCAN to start scanning.
CONTENTS 25/305 ページ search. Click on Save to save the hits. The software saves the hits in a file called FreqLog.txt. Click on Clear to erase the hits and continue searching. Using ID Logging Click on to work with the ID logging option. ID Logging lets you log talk group IDs you find on a trunked radio system and save them to a file. To log talk group IDs, start scanning, select the bank or banks you want to log, and then click Start.
CONTENTS 26/305 ページ Using the Database To select the database, click on Database on the opening screen. The Database screen appears. The Bank Editor and Reference Database appear in separate windows within the Database screen. Database Screen Bank Editor Reference Database Note: Depending on how these windows were last viewed, the screens you see might not look exactly like the one shown here.
CONTENTS 27/305 ページ Using the Bank Editor You can click on each bank button (Bank A, Bank B, and so on) to work with the information in that bank. Bank Buttons The Bank Editor contains these windows. FREQUENCY WINDOW - contains frequencies, description tags, and associated settings. TRUNKING WINDOW - contains talk group numbers and descriptions and settings. (This screen is normally on the right but is shown on the left here for clarity). file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 28/305 ページ TRUNKING RECORD WINDOW - lets you enter and work with records for trunked systems. Each window has scroll bars that help you move through the records. To select a bank, click on the bank’s button. If the bank you select is a trunking bank, you can enter the talk group’s numbers and description tags. If the bank you select is a standard (non-trunking) bank, you can type in frequencies and description tags for the frequencies.
CONTENTS 29/305 ページ Using the Frequency Window In the Frequency Window, you can enter information about a specific channel including the frequency, a description of the frequency, whether the frequency is a trunked frequency or not, and other information. To enter a frequency, click on the Frequency field to the right of the channel you want, then type in a frequency. To enter a description, click on the Description field for the channel you want, then type in the description.
CONTENTS 30/305 ページ option you want. To select whether a channel has tone, click on the Tone field for the channel you want. A pulldown menu appears with a blank space, CTCSS, and DCS. Then select CTCSS (if the channel has CTCSS tone), DCS (if the channel has DCS tone), or the blank space (if the channel has no tone). To turn on lockout for a channel, double click on the L/O field for the channel you want. L/O appears. To remove lockout, double click on the field again. L/O disappears.
CONTENTS 31/305 ページ the Description field for the list entry you want, then type in the description. The description you enter appears instead of the description of the active frequency when you scan in ID Scan mode. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 32/305 ページ Using the Trunking Record Window In the Trunking Record Window, you can enter information about a specific channel including the type of trunked system, whether the trunk bank is on or off, whether the status bit is on or off, and other information. Note: Depending on the type of trunking system you select, some of the options described below might not apply to that system.
CONTENTS z 33/305 ページ You can select only one type of trunking system per bank. Select the type of trunking system applicable to the frequencies in that bank. To select whether the scanner will scan frequencies entered in the bank as trunked frequencies, click on Trunk Bank On. Otherwise, click on Trunk Bank Off. Note: If you click on Trunk Bank Off, the scanner scans all frequencies entered in the bank as conventional frequencies. To turn on the status bit, click on S-Bit ON.
CONTENTS 34/305 ページ Using the Reference Database The Reference Database is normally blank unless you have previously used it to work with data. Note: You can download database files in .txt format at http://www.bearcat1.com/free.htm Opening and Working With Database Files Follow these steps to work with a database. 1. Make sure the Reference Database is blank and delete any old data if it is not. To delete old data and load new data, click on File on the top of the Database screen, then select New. 2.
CONTENTS 35/305 ページ 4. Database files you select must be in the following format. • • • • • • • • • "Frequency" "System" "FleetID" "User" "City" "State" "Sys Type" "Notes" "Additional Notes” For example: "856.7125","Alabama, State of","**","**","Birmingham","AL","GE","**","**" If the database file you are trying to open is not in this order, No File Loaded appears. If this happens, you can use a text editor to correct the database and try again.
CONTENTS 37/305 ページ Owners Manual TRUNKTRACKER BC 898T Operating Guide Trunk Tracker 500 Channel Base Scanner The FCC Wants You to Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CONTENTS z 38/305 ページ Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions.
CONTENTS 39/305 ページ Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: IMPORTANT! The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle might be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Check with your local law enforcement officials for information regarding the laws in your community. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only the included monaural earphone.
CONTENTS z z z z z z z 40/305 ページ 800 MHz trunked public safety systems Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA weather transmissions Business/Industrial Radio Utilities Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands Air band This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM, FM, or Narrowband FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Steps Mode Transmission Range 25.0-27.995 5 kHz AM Citizens Band/Business MHz Band 28.0-29.
CONTENTS 41/305 ページ were used. 500 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the scan mode. 10 Banks – Each bank contains 50 channels, large enough for even the largest trunked systems or useful for storing similar frequencies to maintain faster scanning cycles. Signal Strength Meter – Your scanner’s signal strength meter displays the relative strength of an active transmission, using up to five separate indicators.
CONTENTS 42/305 ページ Weather Search– Lets your scanner receive your local NOAA weather transmission. Chain Search – Lets your scanner search up to 10 ranges by selecting specific banks into which you have programmed search ranges. Frequency Step – Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 12.5, or 25 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. Auto Sort– Programmed frequencies are automatically sorted within each bank for faster scanning.
CONTENTS 43/305 ページ works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your BC898T. Understanding Banks and Channels The memory in your scanner is organized into 10 banks of 50 channels each. Each bank can contain conventional channels as well as 1 trunking system. For each trunking system, each bank can also store 10 groups of 10 talk group ID’s (100 per bank).
CONTENTS 44/305 ページ CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive interference where there are several stations with output frequencies close to each other. When this occurs, you might hear multiple communications at the same time. The stations might even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency.
CONTENTS 45/305 ページ • Aircraft • Amateur Radio • FRS/GMRS Users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV Stations • Many Business Radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequency they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn’t, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over.
CONTENTS 46/305 ページ systems are discussed below.) Your scanner can track more than one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time. The frequencies for many of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in the TrunkTracker™: National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BC898T scanner. * Motorola, SMARTNET, and PRIVACYPLUS are trademarks of Motorola Inc. Conventional scanning is a simple concept.
CONTENTS 47/305 ページ before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding scanning fundamentals and terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. If you are already an experienced scanner operator, you might want to go to Trunk Tracking on page 38 now.
CONTENTS 48/305 ページ Why the difference? Type II systems are slightly more advanced because the central computer maintains a database 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.
CONTENTS z z 49/305 ページ Motorola Type II – the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to the control channel. The central computer keeps a database of radio ID’s and which talk group is assigned to which channel code for each radio, so with this system the user’s radio sends only about 1/3 the data as a Type I system with each transmission. Type II systems do not use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; instead they use a 5-digit ID for each talk group.
CONTENTS 50/305 ページ For example, the complete AFS for the Police Department West District’s dispatch channel might be 01-062. 01 identifies the agency as the police department, 06 identifies the fleet as the West district, and 02 identifies the subfleet as the dispatch channel. While these assignments are somewhat arbitrary and vary from system to system, there are many resources on the web for finding the assignments for most systems.
CONTENTS 51/305 ページ Using Weather Alert (SAME) Important: Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio scanner. While it incorporates weather alert as one feature, we strongly recommend that you not use the scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Your local electronics retailer carries several weather radios specifically designed for this function. SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) was adopted late in the last century to replace the wide-area alerts previously used.
CONTENTS 52/305 ページ Where to Obtain 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 also find a wealth of information on the Internet...check out scanners.uniden.com for the latest frequency information in your area.
CONTENTS 53/305 ページ A Quick Look at Your Scanner 1. Programming and Status Keys 2. Display 3. Bank Keys 4. Squelch/Volume Controls 5. Rotary Tuner 6. Numeric Keypad 7. Scan/Manual Keys 8. Mode Keys 9. Search Keys 10. External Speaker/Line Jacks file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 54/305 ページ 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) 2971023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 55/305 ページ Installing Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner: z z z z z If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. You might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna. To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store).
CONTENTS 56/305 ページ Note: For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna might improve the reception. 4. Use the scanner’s desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle. Adapter Safety Feature The AC adapter included with the scanner might be equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug with one blade wider than the other. This plug fits into a power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the adapter’s plug into an AC outlet, try reversing the plug.
CONTENTS 57/305 ページ 2. Connect a cable from the RCA-type AUX jack on the back of the scanner to the tape recorder’s remote jack. Using the Supplied Demo Software You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the supplied demo software. If you have installed the software and it is running, select Help by right clicking anywhere on the opening screen. A selection popup appears. Move the cursor to Help. BC898TSS Help appears. Then click on BC898TSS Help.
CONTENTS 59/305 ページ Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle Mounting the Scanner 1. Select a location in your vehicle to mount the scanner. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the passenger side. Warning: Make sure there are no obstructions such as wires or an air bag behind the mounting location you select.
CONTENTS 60/305 ページ Installing a Permanent Power Cord 1. Check the vehicle’s battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is grounded to the engine block or chassis. Most of today’s vehicles use a negative ground. If your vehicle has a negative ground, follow the steps below. Otherwise, consult your vehicle’s dealer for advice on installing negative ground accessories in your vehicle. 2.
CONTENTS 61/305 ページ 5. Turn SQUELCH back clockwise just until the hiss stops. This sets the squelch so that only clearer signals can get through. In trunking mode, it usually isn’t necessary to manually adjust the squelch since it is automatically adjusted. 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.
CONTENTS 62/305 ページ Using the Rotary Tuner Use the rotary tuner to: z z z Rapidly and precisely select frequencies or channels Select a CTCSS tone during CTCSS programming Scroll through scan and lockout lists in the trunking mode. Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector Repeatedly press FREQ/CHAN to switch between channel and frequency mode. When the CHAN LED is on, you can use the rotary tuner to step rapidly through channels.
CONTENTS 63/305 ページ When the scanner receives a signal on a programmed channel, it stops on that channel and displays the channel information. The bank indicators A – J selected for scanning appear, and the bank you are currently monitoring flashes. You can deselect banks from active scanning by pressing that bank’s number on the keypad. The indicator for each deselected bank turns off, and the scanner does not scan that bank’s channels. Note: One bank must always be active.
CONTENTS 65/305 ページ Priority Scanning When priority scan is turned on, the scanner checks the priority channels in the unlocked banks every 2 seconds between transmissions. If a signal is present on a priority channel, the scanner switches to monitor that transmission, even if it had been stopped on another channel. One channel in each bank is designated as the priority channel. To turn priority scan on or off, press PRI. PRIORITY appears (if priority scan is on) or disappears (if priority scan is off).
CONTENTS 66/305 ページ Note: If you have not yet programmed any talk group IDs into the scanner, this is the only trunk scanning mode available. Searching Only Stored Talk Groups (ID Scan) To scan only those talk groups you have stored into your scanner, press SCAN. When one of the talk groups you have stored becomes active, the scanner switches to that transmission and displays the ID number for that talk group. Note: You must store at least 2 talk group IDs in the system for ID scanning to work.
CONTENTS 68/305 ページ Reviewing Locked Out Talk Group IDs You can confirm which talk group IDs are locked out in the scanner. To review locked out talk group IDs, hold down L/O for about 2 seconds. The locked-out talk group IDs appear. Restoring All Locked Out Talk Group IDs To restore all locked out talk group IDs, press HOLD U then hold down L/O for about 2 seconds. EDACS Blockout This is a powerful form of lockout that is only available for EDACS systems.
CONTENTS 69/305 ページ The BC898T can 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 MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Use the keypad to enter the lower frequency of the search range. For example, enter 155.000 MHz. 3. Press LIMIT V. 4. Use the keypad to enter the higher frequency of the search range. For example, enter 157.000 MHz. 5. Press LIMIT V. 6. Press SRC.
CONTENTS 70/305 ページ The scanner searches only one range at a time. Holding On An Active Frequency To hold on the current frequency, press HOLD U.To resume searching, press SRC. Setting Chain Search The scanner allows you to search multiple conventional frequency ranges simultaneously. The scanner searches only one range at a time. Note: You cannot use chain search to search trunked frequencies. You can search trunked frequencies using the scanner’s ID search mode. 1. Press SRC. 2.
CONTENTS z z 71/305 ページ 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 searching: a. Unskip all skipped frequencies —- OR — b. Select a different search frequency range. To unskip all skipped frequencies, hold down L/O for about 2 seconds in search hold mode.
CONTENTS 72/305 ページ 5. Press MANUAL or HOLD U to stop auto store. The scanner exits the auto store mode. Note: To ensure that you catch most active frequencies for the band, you should allow the auto store operation to continue through at least a few complete sweeps of the band. Depending on the types of services, some occasionally active frequencies might not have activity for minutes or hours at a time.
CONTENTS 73/305 ページ at the top of the display for 5 seconds. If you have programmed frequencies for a trunked system in one or more of the 10 available banks and you are in conventional mode, follow these steps to begin trunk searching: 1. Press TRUNK. The bank indicators begin to flash. 2. Press A-J to select the trunked bank you want. For example press B. Note: You will see the frequencies quickly displaying as your scanner looks for the data channel, which controls the system.
CONTENTS 74/305 ページ In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at night. When you set the scanner to weather alert mode, it emits a loud siren and displays information about the weather alert whenever your local NOAA weather station transmits a severe weather emergency tone. To use weather alert: 1. Press WX to find your local weather station. 2. Press HOLD U. 3.
CONTENTS • 75/305 ページ NOAA broadcasts are continuous broadcasts. You will only lose reception if you move out of a coverage area. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching for a weather transmission. Programming a FIPS Code 1. Hold down WX to turn on weather alert. 2. Hold down E. If the scanner has not been set to alert for any FIPS code, ____ appears. If the scanner is set to alert for all FIPS codes, ALLFIPS appears.
CONTENTS 76/305 ページ the scanner finds a CTCSS or DCS tone, the type of tone and the frequency flash on the display. Then, if you store that frequency into a channel, the tone is also stored in the channel. Notes: z z You can search for CTCSS/DCS tones in scan mode, manual mode, or chain search mode. You cannot search for CTCSS/DCS tones while the scanner is scanning a priority channel. You might find frequencies that do not have a tone associated with them.
CONTENTS 77/305 ページ Programming The BC898T has 500 memory channels, each of which can be programmed to store one frequency. The channels are divided into ten 50-channel banks, useful for storing similar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles. Each time you store a frequency, the scanner automatically sorts the list of scanning frequencies in the bank by frequency number. This unique Auto Sort feature enables faster scanning.
CONTENTS 78/305 ページ 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. If the green LOCK LED is on, press LOCK to unlock the rotary tuner. 3. Hold down FREQ/CHAN until the CHAN LED lights. 4. Use the rotary tuner to select the channel you want to program. 5. Press FREQ/CHAN until the FREQ LED lights. 6. Use the rotary tuner to select the frequency you want to program Note: You can also enter the frequency on the keypad. 7. Press E to program the frequency into the channel you selected.
CONTENTS 79/305 ページ You can press STEP to change the step increment during AutoStore. Press STEP until you select the increment you want. If you select the default step increment for the frequency band you are searching, the indicator stops flashing. AutoStore stops automatically when all available channels in the selected bank(s) have been programmed. 9. Press MANUAL to exit AutoStore and return to the manual mode.
CONTENTS 80/305 ページ the frequency. For example, press 9 and 4 on the keypad. 2. Press HOLD U. The display alternates between the frequency you are transferring and the frequency in the new channel. If the channel you select is not programmed, only the new channel number will flash. 3. Press E to complete the transfer. The frequency is now stored in the new channel, and the old channel is empty. 4. To cancel the transfer before it is complete, press either SEND or MANUAL.
CONTENTS 81/305 ページ Notes: o If you make a mistake while entering a tone with the keypad, press . twice and enter the tone again. If you are using the rotary tuner, make sure the FREQ LED is lit. o Make sure FREQ is lit before turning the rotary tuner to select a frequency. 5. Press CTCSS/DCS or MANUAL to cancel CTCSS mode. The CTCSS indicator and displayed tones are turned off but not deleted. Fleet Map Programming If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank and press SRC, user IDs appear.
CONTENTS 82/305 ページ 2. Hold down TRUNK. The scanner beeps twice and BANK and TRUNK flash. 3. Select the trunking bank you want to program. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 83/305 ページ Selecting a Preset Fleet Map 1. Select the trunking programming mode and bank you want to change. 2. Press DATA. 3. Repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT V to select E1. 4. Press DATA. 5. Repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT V to select the fleet map you want. For example, E1P2. 6. Press E. The scanner exits the trunking programming mode, acquires the data channel, and begins searching using the preset fleet map you chose. Note: You will now begin to see Type I Fleet-Subfleet IDs.
CONTENTS 84/305 ページ 9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until you have selected a size code for each block. For specifics about each size code, see Size Code Restrictions in the Appendix. 10. Press SRC. The scanner exits the trunking programming mode, acquires the data channel, and begins searching using the map you’ve programmed. Restoring Default Tracking Your scanner is set to monitor Type II systems as its default.
CONTENTS 85/305 ページ a weather frequency into any of the scanner’s channels. To listen to a weather transmission, press WX to select the weather information band instead. z z z z 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. Put the frequency you listen to the most or the most important frequency into a Priority channel.
CONTENTS 86/305 ページ transmission and its time, as well as the channel number and frequency, are all recorded. However, before you can use this feature, you must connect a tape recorder to your scanner. For information about attaching a recorder to your scanner, see Using an Optional Tape Recorder. To program a channel for tape recording: 1. Use the keypad or rotary tuner to select the channel you want to record. 2. Press AUX.
CONTENTS 87/305 ページ 1. Press MANUAL. 2. Use the keypad to enter the lowest frequency within your search range. For example, if you want to search 155.000 MHz through 157.000 MHz, enter 155.000 MHz. 3. Press LIMIT V. 4. Use the keypad to enter the highest frequency within your search range. For example, if you want to search 155.000 MHz through 157.000 MHz, enter 157.000 MHz. 5. Press LIMIT V. 6. Press SRC. 7. Press HOLD U when the scanner stops at the frequency you want.
CONTENTS 88/305 ページ 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 information, manually select the channel then follow the steps in the appropriate section to access the information you want to change.
CONTENTS 89/305 ページ Setting the Modulation Mode Radio transmissions are modulated in several different ways. The BC898T is able to demodulate the most common transmission types. Your scanner has the most common modulation mode preset for each band, so you seldom have to change this option. However there are occasional services that use a modulation mode that is not standard for that band. To change the modulation mode, press MANUAL then repeatedly press MODE until the modulation mode you want flashes.
CONTENTS 90/305 ページ Programming Trunked Systems Before you start programming your scanner to track a trunked system, consider the following: z z z You can only program one trunking system in each bank of your scanner. Trunking frequencies must be entered while in the Trunking Programming mode. If you are in the Trunking Programming mode, you cannot select channels in other banks.
CONTENTS 91/305 ページ 3. Select Motorola scanning by turning the rotary tuner or repeatedly pressing HOLD U or LIMIT V to select one of the following Motorola scanning choices: z z z z z E2-800 (Motorola Type 2 800 MHz) E2-900 (Motorola Type 2 900 MHz) E2-Hi (Motorola Type 2 VHF) E2-UHF (Motorola Type 2 UHF) E1 (Motorola Type 1) Then press E. 4. Use the keypad to enter the first frequency, then press E. Note: To clear a mistake while entering a frequency, press .
CONTENTS 92/305 ページ a. Repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT Vuntil Prog id appears. Then press E. b. To enter a Type 2 ID, use the keypad to enter it. Then press E. Otherwise, to enter a Type 1 ID, use the keypad to enter the fleet map information you entered or selected in Step 6. Then press E. Programming EDACS Systems 1. Hold down TRUNK for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps and TRUNK, BANK, and the bank letters A-J blink. 2. Select the bank by entering the letter for the bank.
CONTENTS 93/305 ページ 4. Enter the talk group ID (area code, home repeater, and user ID) for the system you want to scan, then press E. 5. If the system uses multiple talk group IDs, repeat Step 4. 6. Use the keypad to enter the first frequency, then press E. Note: To clear a mistake while entering a frequency, press . (decimal) on the keypad twice, then repeat Step 4. Repeat Step 4 for each frequency you entered on the worksheet next to Frequency.
CONTENTS 94/305 ページ appears. Press SCAN to scan the IDs stored in your scan Lists or press SRC to return to the search mode. 3. Press SRC to return to the search mode. Searching Tips ID Hold Mode Use the DELAY key to select the delay mode if it’s not active. This mode holds an ID for 2 seconds while you wait for a reply. In a trunked system, you can set a delay for each bank. Other groups might use the system, but your scanner will only look for the ID in the display.
CONTENTS 95/305 ページ lists. Programming Scan Lists Manually 1. Select the trunking bank you want. 2. After the scanner begins trunk tracking, press MANUAL. 3. Use either the rotary tuner or repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT V to select the scan list location you want to program. For example, select the second memory location in the first scan list. 4. Enter the Type II ID you want to store, and press E. —or— To enter a Type I ID: a. Enter the fleet number. b. Press .. c.
CONTENTS 96/305 ページ 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 PRI. 2. Use either the rotary tuner or repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT V to select the scan list memory location you want, then press E. 3. Press SRC to return to trunk tracking search mode. To let your scanner automatically store an ID in an available scan list location, follow these steps: 1.
CONTENTS 97/305 ページ Care and Maintenance General Use z Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. z Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. z z If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location z z z z Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
CONTENTS 98/305 ページ Troubleshooting If your BC898T is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem The scanner doesn’t work. Possible Cause The scanner might not be receiving any power. Improper reception. The scanner’s antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan won’t stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted. The antenna might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. . Scan won’t start. The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory.
CONTENTS Scanner won’t track a trunked system. Scanner won’t stop scanning during Scan List mode. 99/305 ページ The system might not be one your scanner can scan. The data frequency might be missing. The scanner might need to be changed to a Type 1 scanner setup. No IDs have been programmed. The IDs you have stored are not active. Scanner won’t acquire the data channel. Missing replies to conversations. . The squelch might need to be adjusted. The frequency used for the data channel might be missing.
CONTENTS 100/305 ページ Service Bands: 17 – preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) Frequency Range: 25.0-27.995 MHz Citizens Band/Business Band 28.0–29.995 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 30–49.995 MHz VHF Low Band 50.0–54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 137–143.995 MHz Military Land Mobile 144–147.995 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band 148–174 MHz VHF High Band Above bands in 5 kHz steps 108–136.9875 MHz Aircraft Band 216-224.9875 MHz VHF High Band 225–399.9875 MHz UHF Air Band 400–419.
CONTENTS 105/305 ページ User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7. 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’ll have defined the fleet map for the system you are tracking.
CONTENTS 106/305 ページ Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next available block when programming a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an S-12, you will be prompted for b2, the next block available, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14, you would not see another prompt because it uses all available blocks. One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
CONTENTS 107/305 ページ Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday Covered under one or more of the following U.S.
CONTENTS 108/305 ページ Quick Start to Programming Your Scanner This help contains information you’ll need to quickly program conventional and trunking frequencies into your scanner. You can use it to help you find information about conventional and trunking frequencies in your area, compile the information into an easy-touse format, then use the information to program your scanner. Note: This help does not include all of the programming information for your scanner.
CONTENTS 109/305 ページ o http://www.scannermaster.com - frequency resources and home of Police Call. o http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications. o svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm – conventional frequency information on file with the US Government Tips: • Scanners are designed to monitor complex radio systems. That means that programming your scanner might seem like a daunting task at first. Be patient if you don’t get it right the first time.
CONTENTS 110/305 ページ you think you’ll need. You can also go to the download section of www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm and download the worksheets there. • All worksheet instructions assume that you have completed the critical Step 1 (collecting the system information). Don’t skip this step. • Use a pencil to fill out the worksheets. This lets you change information if necessary. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 111/305 ページ Conventional Scanning Worksheet Instructions Important: The conventional scanning worksheet is for conventional frequencies only. To program LTR trunking frequencies, use the LTR trunking worksheet. To program Motorola trunking frequencies, use the Motorola trunking worksheet. To program EDACS trunking frequencies, use the EDACS trunking worksheet. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 113/305 ページ Filling Out The Conventional Scanning Worksheet z Bank Your scanner has 10 banks. Fill in the letter of the bank (AJ) you want to use to store all the frequencies on this page. You can use more than one page for the same bank. z Category Fill in the general type of frequencies to be stored in this bank. For example, if you want to store all police frequencies in this bank, enter “Police.” If you want to store more than one type of frequency in the bank, you can enter “Mixed.
CONTENTS z 114/305 ページ CTCSS/DCS If the agency transmits a CTCSS or DCS tone on the frequency, fill in the frequency. For example, if the agency transmits a CTCSS tone on 173.8 Hz, enter “173.8.” Note: See What is CTCSS/DCS? in your Owners Manual for more information about CTCSS and DCS. z Comments Fill in any general comments about the agency. For example, if the agency is active only during auto races, enter that information in this field.
CONTENTS 115/305 ページ Motorola Trunking Worksheet Instructions Important: The Motorola trunking worksheet is for Motorola frequencies only. To program conventional scanning frequencies, use the conventional scanning worksheet. To program LTR trunking frequencies, use the LTR trunking worksheet. To program EDACS trunking frequencies, use the EDACS trunking worksheet. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 174/305 ページ Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet z System Name Fill in the general type of frequencies to be stored in this bank. For example, if you want to store all police frequencies in this bank, enter “Police.” If you want to store more than one type of frequency in the bank, you can enter “Mixed.” z System Type Fill in the type of Motorola system you are scanning. { { { { { z Type 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of system. Type 2 800 MHz.
CONTENTS 175/305 ページ Tip: Leave this field blank until you gather all remaining information about the agency. Then go back and fill in the talk group ID and name when you see them on the scanner’s display. z Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only) Fill in the fleet map used by this agency. z Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) A band plan is required so the scanner can correctly determine the voice channel frequency.
CONTENTS 176/305 ページ channel in the bank. Then press E 6. If you entered Motorola Type 1 or a hybrid Type I/Type II next to System Type, you must select a fleet map. If you entered anything else next to System Type, skip to Step 7. d. Turn the rotary tuner or repeatedly press HOLD U or LIMIT Vuntil E1 appears. Then press E. e. Select the fleet map list by turning the rotary tuner or repeatedly pressing HOLD U or LIMIT Vuntil FLEEt appears. Then press E. f.
CONTENTS 177/305 ページ LTR Trunking Worksheet Instructions Important: The LTR trunking worksheet is for LTR frequencies only. To program conventional scanning frequencies, use the conventional scanning worksheet. To program Motorola trunking frequencies, use the Motorola trunking worksheet. To program EDACS trunking frequencies, use the EDACS trunking worksheet. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 234/305 ページ Filling Out The LTR Worksheet z System Name Fill in the general type of frequencies to be stored in this bank. For example, if you want to store all police frequencies in this bank, enter “Police.” If you want to store more than one type of frequency in the bank, you can enter “Mixed.” z Bank Your scanner has 10 banks. Fill in the letter of the bank (AJ) you want to use to store all the frequencies on this page. You can use more than one page for the same bank.
CONTENTS 235/305 ページ ID) for the system you want to scan, then press E. 5. If the system uses multiple talk group IDs, repeat Step 4. 6. Use the keypad to enter the first frequency you entered on the worksheet next to Frequency, then press E. Note: To clear a mistake while entering a frequency, press . (decimal) on the keypad twice, then repeat Step 4. 7. Repeat Step 6 for each frequency you entered on the worksheet next to Frequency.
CONTENTS 236/305 ページ EDACS Trunking Worksheet Instructions Important: The EDACS trunking worksheet is for EDACS frequencies only. To program conventional scanning frequencies, use the conventional scanning worksheet. To program Motorola trunking frequencies, use the Motorola trunking worksheet. To program LTR trunking frequencies, use the LTR trunking worksheet. file://¥¥Fileserv0¥OM¥UB322Z̲BC898¥Software%20Help.
CONTENTS 293/305 ページ Filling Out The EDACS Worksheet z System Name Fill in the general type of frequencies to be stored in this bank. For example, if you want to store all police frequencies in this bank, enter “Police.” If you want to store more than one type of frequency in the bank, you can enter “Mixed.” z Bank Your scanner has 10 banks. Fill in the letter of the bank (AJ) you want to use to store all the frequencies on this page. You can use more than one page for the same bank.
CONTENTS 294/305 ページ 2. Select the bank by entering the letter for the bank you entered on the worksheet next to Bank. This bank is where the frequencies you enter will be stored. 3. Select EDACS scanning by turning the rotary tuner or repeatedly pressing HOLD U or LIMIT V to select the EDACS scanning choice you entered next to Scan Type: z z z Ed-Hi (Wideband, 9600 bps) Ed-Lo (Narrowband, 4800 bps) Ed-SCt (SCAT) Then press E. 4.
