Uniden BCD396XT User Manual

BCD396XT

The Complete Reference

This document provides a complete reference to all menus, functions, and features of the BCD396XT Digital Trunk Tracker Scanner from Uniden. It is based on the Operation Specification that is used both as a guide to the

software engineers for creating the scanner’s user interface and as a repository for the “final say” on how every feature and function is

implemented.

Some proprietary information has been removed, formatting has been modified, and extensive editing has been performed to make the text more readable. However, you will almost certainly find a handful of odd turns of phrases.

Mostly, though, we hope that this reference work can help you better

understand and use your BCD396XT. This document isn’t intended to be a guide for how to use your scanner…you’ll find that information in the Owner’s Manual…but rather a reference for all the things that the scanner does. Combined with the Owner’s Manual and the great resources

available to scanner users online, you now have more information than ever on every facet of your scanner.

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Contents

Feature Summary .............................................................................................................. 8

Band Coverage ............................................................................................................. 8

Channels ....................................................................................................................... 9

Memory Architecture ..................................................................................................... 9

Channel Memory Scan ................................................................................................. 9

Priority Scan .................................................................................................................. 9

Priority Plus Scan .......................................................................................................... 9

Search with Scan .......................................................................................................... 9

Scan Speed ................................................................................................................... 9

Scanning Lockout ......................................................................................................... 10

Temporary Lockout ....................................................................................................... 10

Quick Keys .................................................................................................................... 10

Startup Configuration .................................................................................................... 10

Channel Alert ................................................................................................................ 10

Alpha Tagging ............................................................................................................... 10

Duplicate Input Alert ...................................................................................................... 10

Number Tag .................................................................................................................. 10

Trunk Tracking .............................................................................................................. 10

Multi-Site System .......................................................................................................... 11

Control Channel Only .................................................................................................... 11

P25 One-Frequency Trunking ...................................................................................... 11

Priority ID Scanning ...................................................................................................... 11

Preemptive Priority ID Scanning ................................................................................... 11

Trunking Activity Indicators ........................................................................................... 11

Custom Search ............................................................................................................. 11

Quick Search ................................................................................................................. 11

Frequency Autostore ..................................................................................................... 11

Search Speed / Turbo Search ...................................................................................... 11

Search Lockout ............................................................................................................. 12

Search Key .................................................................................................................... 12

Service Search .............................................................................................................. 12

Broadcast Screen ......................................................................................................... 12

Attenuator ...................................................................................................................... 12

Code Search ................................................................................................................. 12

P25 NAC ....................................................................................................................... 12

Volume Offset ............................................................................................................... 12

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IF Exchange .................................................................................................................. 12

Dropout Delay ............................................................................................................... 13

Weather and SAME Alert .............................................................................................. 13

Close Call® Frequency Capture .................................................................................... 13

Close Call Temporary Store ......................................................................................... 13

Tone-Out Sequential Decode ....................................................................................... 13

Location-Based Scanning* ........................................................................................... 13

Location Alert System* .................................................................................................. 13

Navigation Modes* ........................................................................................................ 13

GPS Compatibility* ....................................................................................................... 13

Wired Cloning................................................................................................................ 13

Band Scope ................................................................................................................... 13

PC Control ..................................................................................................................... 14

LCD and Keypad Backlight ........................................................................................... 14

Alert Tone Level ............................................................................................................ 14

Battery Low Alert ........................................................................................................... 14

Battery Save .................................................................................................................. 14

Key Lock ....................................................................................................................... 14

Key Safe Mode.............................................................................................................. 14

Audio AGC .................................................................................................................... 14

Repeater Reverse ......................................................................................................... 14

Memory Backup ............................................................................................................ 14

Design ................................................................................................................................ 15

Controls and Keys .............................................................................................................. 16

Displays .............................................................................................................................. 21

LCD Design ................................................................................................................... 21

Icons .............................................................................................................................. 21

Dot Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 22

LCD Flashing Time ....................................................................................................... 22

Tones ................................................................................................................................. 23

General Tones .............................................................................................................. 23

Weather Alert Sirens ..................................................................................................... 23

Tones in Menu Mode .................................................................................................... 24

Selecting a menu item ............................................................................................. 24

Editing a name or a frequency etc ........................................................................... 24

Alert in Scanner Mode .................................................................................................. 24

Alert in GPS Mode ........................................................................................................ 24

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Alert for Point Of Interest ......................................................................................... 24

Alert for Dangerous Xing .......................................................................................... 24

Alert for Dangerous Road ........................................................................................ 24

Battery Low Tone .......................................................................................................... 24

Operation ........................................................................................................................... 25

Power On ...................................................................................................................... 25

Volume and Squelch Control ........................................................................................ 26

Volume Adjust Mode ................................................................................................ 26

Squelch Adjust Mode ............................................................................................... 26

P25 Condition Mode ................................................................................................ 27

State Transition Diagram ......................................................................................... 27

Menu Mode ................................................................................................................... 28

General Operations .................................................................................................. 28

Error Messages ........................................................................................................ 31

Top Menu ................................................................................................................. 32

Program System ...................................................................................................... 32

Program Site ............................................................................................................ 45

Program Group ........................................................................................................ 55

Program Channel ..................................................................................................... 59

Program Location ..................................................................................................... 67

Srch/CloCall Opt ...................................................................................................... 72

Search for... .............................................................................................................. 78

Close Call ................................................................................................................. 89

Priority Scan ............................................................................................................. 94

WX Operation ........................................................................................................... 95

Tone-Out for … ........................................................................................................ 98

Wired Clone ............................................................................................................. 102

Settings .................................................................................................................... 103

SCAN MODE ................................................................................................................ 111

Display during Scan Mode ....................................................................................... 111

Startup Key Operation ............................................................................................. 111

Start Scanning .......................................................................................................... 111

Scanning Order ........................................................................................................ 113

Scanning Operation ................................................................................................. 114

Temporary System Hold .......................................................................................... 126

System Hold ............................................................................................................. 127

Quick System Select ................................................................................................ 127

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Quick Save for CTCSS/DCS/P25 NAC Data ........................................................... 128

Key Operation During Scan ..................................................................................... 129

SCAN HOLD MODE ..................................................................................................... 131

Display while in Scan Hold Mode ............................................................................ 131

General Operation.................................................................................................... 131

Hold on Conventional System ................................................................................. 135

Hold on Trunked System ......................................................................................... 135

Hold on TalkGroup ID from ID Search / ID Scan ..................................................... 136

Direct Entry .............................................................................................................. 136

Key Operation During Scan Hold Mode .................................................................. 139

PRIORITY SCAN .......................................................................................................... 142

Priority Scan ............................................................................................................. 142

Priority Plus Scan ..................................................................................................... 143

Key Operation During Priority Scan ......................................................................... 143

PRIORITY ID SCAN ..................................................................................................... 144

Priority ID Scan ........................................................................................................ 144

Key Operation During Priority ID Scan .................................................................... 144

SEARCH MODE ........................................................................................................... 145

Display during Search Mode .................................................................................... 145

General Operation.................................................................................................... 145

Service Search ......................................................................................................... 146

Custom Search ........................................................................................................ 147

Custom Search in Control Channel Only Mode....................................................... 148

Search and Store ..................................................................................................... 149

Quick Search ............................................................................................................ 149

Key Operation During Search Mode ........................................................................ 151

SEARCH HOLD MODE ................................................................................................ 153

General Operation.................................................................................................... 153

Go to Quick Search Hold Directly ............................................................................ 153

Direct Entry .............................................................................................................. 153

Quick Save ............................................................................................................... 154

Key Operation During Search Hold Mode ............................................................... 155

CLOSE CALL MODE .................................................................................................... 157

Display during Close Call Mode ............................................................................... 157

Close Call Search .................................................................................................... 157

Close Call Only ........................................................................................................ 160

Close Call Hold ........................................................................................................ 161

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Close Call Auto Store ............................................................................................... 161

CC Hit with Scan ...................................................................................................... 162

Direct Entry / Quick Save / Go to Quick Search Hold Mode ................................... 162

Key Operation During Close Call Only Mode .......................................................... 163

Key Operation During Close Call Hold Mode .......................................................... 164

WEATHER SCAN MODE ............................................................................................. 167

Normal Weather Scan .............................................................................................. 167

Weather Alert Scan .................................................................................................. 167

Weather (Alert) Scan Hold ....................................................................................... 168

Weather Alert Priority (WX Alt Priority) .................................................................... 169

Direct Entry / Quick Save ......................................................................................... 169

Key Operation During Weather (Alert) Scan Mode ................................................. 169

Key Operation During Weather (Alert) Scan Hold Mode ......................................... 170

TONE-OUT MODE ....................................................................................................... 172

Display during Tone-Out Mode ................................................................................ 172

Tone-Out Standby Mode .......................................................................................... 173

Tone-Out Search Mode ........................................................................................... 175

Tone-Out Hold Mode ............................................................................................... 176

Key Operation During Tone-Out Mode .................................................................... 177

GPS MODE ................................................................................................................... 179

Display Mode in GPS Mode ..................................................................................... 179

Location Alert Operation .......................................................................................... 181

Registration of Location Information ........................................................................ 184

Review Location Mode ............................................................................................. 185

Key Operation During GPS Mode ............................................................................ 187

BAND SCOPE MODE ................................................................................................... 189

Scope Mode ............................................................................................................. 189

Search Mode ............................................................................................................ 190

Max Hold Search Mode ........................................................................................... 190

Hold Mode ................................................................................................................ 191

General Operation.................................................................................................... 191

Search Setting Parameters ...................................................................................... 193

Key Operation during Band Scope Mode ................................................................ 194

WIRED CLONE MODE ................................................................................................. 196

Confirm State ........................................................................................................... 196

Transferring State .................................................................................................... 196

Complete State ........................................................................................................ 196

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Error State ................................................................................................................ 197

Key Operation During Clone Mode .......................................................................... 197

KEYLOCK ..................................................................................................................... 198

KEY SAFE MODE ......................................................................................................... 199

Changed Key Operation in Key Safe Mode ............................................................. 199

Key Safe Operation .................................................................................................. 200

Key Safe Message ................................................................................................... 200

MEMORY INITIALIZATION .......................................................................................... 201

BATTERY CHARGE ..................................................................................................... 202

Battery Type Select .................................................................................................. 202

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................ 202

OTHERS ............................................................................................................................ 205

AVAILABLE SYSTEM SETTINGS................................................................................ 205

System Settings ....................................................................................................... 205

System Option Settings ........................................................................................... 205

Site Settings ............................................................................................................. 206

Site Frequency Settings ........................................................................................... 206

Channel Settings ...................................................................................................... 207

TGID FORMAT FOR TRUNKED SYSTEM .................................................................. 208

FLEET MAP .................................................................................................................. 215

PRESET FLEET MAPS ................................................................................................ 216

WEATHER CHANNELS ............................................................................................... 217

CTCSS FREQUENCY .................................................................................................. 217

DCS CODE ................................................................................................................... 217

CEA2009-SAME EVENT CODE(ANSI/CEA-2009-A October 2005) ........................... 218

REMOTE COMMAND ................................................................................................... 220

CTCSS/DCS CODE LIST ............................................................................................. 264

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Feature Summary

Frequency (MHz)

Modulation

Step (kHz)

Remark Lower Edge

Upper Edge

25.0000

26.9600

5.0

Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup

26.9650

27.4050

5.0

CB Class D Channel

27.4100

27.9950

5.0

Business & Forest Products

28.0000

29.6800

NFM

20.0

10 Meter Amateur Band

29.7000

49.9900

NFM

10.0

VHF Low Band

50.0000

53.9800

NFM

20.0

6 Meter Amateur Band

54.0000

71.9500

WFM

50.0

VHF TV Broadcast 2 – 4

72.0000

75.9950

5.0

Intersystem & Astronomy

76.0000

87.9500

WFM

50.0

VHF TV Broadcast 5 – 6

88.0000

107.9000

FMB

100.0

FM Broadcast

108.0000

136.9916

8.33

Aircraft Band

137.0000

143.9875

NFM

12.5

Military Land Mobile

144.0000

147.9950

NFM

5.0

2 Meter Amateur Band

148.0000

150.7875

NFM

12.5

Military Land Mobile

150.8000

161.9950

NFM

5.0

VHF High Band

162.0000

173.9875

NFM

12.5

Federal Government

174.0000

215.9500

WFM

50.0

TV Broadcast 7 – 13

216.0000

224.9800

NFM

20.0

1.25 Meter Amateur Band

225.0000

379.9750

25.0

UHF Aircraft Band

380.0000

399.9875

NFM

12.5

Military Band

400.0000

405.9875

NFM

12.5

Miscellaneous

406.0000

419.9875

NFM

12.5

Federal Government Land Mobile

420.0000

449.9875

NFM

12.5

70 cm Amateur Band

450.0000

469.9875

NFM

12.5

UHF Standard Band

470.0000

512.0000

NFM

12.5

UHF TV

763.0000

775.9937

NFM

6.25

Public Service Band

793.0000

805.9937

NFM

6.25

Public Service Band

806.0000

823.9875

NFM

12.5

Public Service Band

849.0125

868.9875

NFM

12.5

Public Service Band

894.0125

960.0000

NFM

12.5

Public Service Band

1240.0000

1300.0000

NFM

25.0

25 cm Amateur Band

Band Coverage

Notes on Band Coverage:

 You can edit the Modulation and Step for each band. The above table shows the factory

default values.

 Although TV bands are listed, the BCD396XT cannot decode Digital TV audio.  When you select “AUTO” for a channel or mode’s Modulation or Step, the above value is

used (unless you’ve edited the Band Defaults).

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Channels

Systems

500

Sites Total

1,000

Sites/System

256

Channel Groups per System

Channels+System Frequencies

25,000

Channels per conventional system

1000 Channels per trunked system

500

Trunk Frequencies per Site

500-1000 (depending on total TGIDs stored in the system)

Dynamic – You can create up to 25,000 total conventional channels, trunked channels, and trunked system frequencies.

 Channels in a conventional system contain a frequency.  Channels in a trunked system contain a talk group ID (TGID).

Memory Architecture

Absolute Limits:

Notes about limits:

 The actual results will be limited by the first absolute limit you hit. For example, if you

have created 1000 sites, you will not be able to create a new system even though you have created fewer than 500 systems.

 You can check the % of memory used by using the menu.

Channel Memory Scan

The scanner can scan any combination of trunked and conventional systems simultaneously.

Priority Scan

The scanner checks conventional priority channels every 1-10 seconds (2 seconds default) when scanning a conventional system.

Priority Plus Scan

The scanner scans only the conventional priority channels.

Search with Scan

The scanner can do Service and Custom Searches along with system scanning.

Scan Speed

100 Channels/Second (max) for conventional systems.

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Scanning Lockout

You can lock out any System, Site, Channel Group, Channel, or search frequency.

Locked out channels are skipped (or ignored) during scanning.

If a system, site, or channel group is locked, all channels belonging to it will be skipped during scanning.

Temporary Lockout

Sites, Systems, Channels, or Frequencies temporarily locked out are automatically unlocked when power is cycled.

Quick Keys

You can assign an SQK (System/Site/Search Quick Key) from 0-99.

You can assign a GQK (channel Group Quick Key) from 0-9.

Quick keys can be rapidly enabled/disabled from the keypad during scanning.

Startup Configuration

You can assign a startup configuration key to a system or search range so that it can be automatically locked out or unlocked during power up.

Channel Alert

You can set a separate audible/visual alert for each channel.

Alpha Tagging

You can assign an alphanumeric name to each System, Site, Channel Group, Channel, Location, Custom search range, SAME group, and Tone-Out. You can use 16 characters per tag.

Duplicate Input Alert

The scanner will alert you if an entered alpha tag, frequency, etc has already been used in the same system.

Number Tag

You can assign a unique number tag from 0-999 to each system and to each channel within a system. This tag allows you to rapidly tune to a specific channel.

Trunk Tracking

The scanner can track the following types of trunked systems:

 Motorola Type I 800  Motorola Type II 800, 900, UHF, VHF  Motorola Rebanded  EDACS Wide, Narrow, SCAT  EDACS ESK (No ProVoice Decoding)  LTR  APCO P25 Standard, P25 One-Frequency

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Multi-Site System

All trunked systems can have more than one site. All sites in the system share the same Channel Groups and Channels.

Control Channel Only

Trunk Tracking can be achieved by entering only the control channels for Motorola and P25 systems.

P25 One-Frequency Trunking

The scanner can follow individual talk groups on P25 single-frequency systems that use both NAC and TGID’s for squelch control and user identification. ID Search and ID Store are available, just like on trunked systems.

Priority ID Scanning

Trunked channels can be assigned priority. When the scanner is monitoring the control channel, channels you tag as priority are given a higher priority over non-priority channels when they become active.

Preemptive Priority ID Scanning

For Motorola systems that have channel priority active on the system, if you flag a channel as priority and the system also has that TGID identified as a priority channel, the scanner will preempt any current transmission if the TGID becomes active.

Trunking Activity Indicators

The scanner shows all trunked activity when you hold on the control channel.

Custom Search

You can program up to 10 custom search ranges and either search them exclusively or include these searches when scanning.

Quick Search

If you hold on a conventional channel, you can start searching from the current frequency. If you hold on a trunked channel, you can quickly switch to ID Search mode.

Frequency Autostore

The scanner can automatically store frequencies found during a search.

Search Speed / Turbo Search

 100 Steps/Second in search mode (max, except for 5 kHz steps)  300 Steps/Second in search mode (max, 5 kHz steps)  Turbo mode automatically applies to 5 kHz step searches.

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Search Lockout

You can lock out up to 500 frequencies.

 The limit of temporary L/O frequencies: 250  The limit of permanent L/O frequencies: 250  Locked out frequencies will be skipped in Search Mode or Close Call Mode.  You can review all locked out frequencies in Menu Mode.

Search Key

Search keys are short cuts to start searching for a single search range.

There are 3 search keys (sr1 to sr3).

Service Search

You can search preset frequencies typically used by specific agencies or groups.

The kind of Service Search is as follows: Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Racing, FM Broadcast, Military Air, Special

Broadcast Screen

Allows the scanner to ignore hits on Pager, FM, UHF TV, VHF TV, NOAA WX and custom band frequencies.

Attenuator

You can attenuate the incoming signal for channels that get interference from strong signal sources.

You can set a global attenuator to apply attenuation to all reception.

Code Search

Rapid search for the CTCSS/DCS used during a transmission.

The scanner does not detect or decode P25 signals if you are operating CTCSS/DCS Search.

P25 NAC

P25 Network Access Code (NAC) is used to provide selective squelch operation on channels. The scanner can also search for the NAC code that is being used on a P25 digital channel.

Volume Offset

Adjust the volume level for any channel from -3 to +3 steps to balance audio level.

IF Exchange

Switches the current frequency to use a different IF (intermediate frequency) for receiving radio signals to avoid interference.

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Dropout Delay

Controls whether the scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply.

You can set the Delay time for each System. All Channels in the System share the same delay setting. You can also set the Delay time for Search, Close Call and Tone-Out.

You can set the minus delay time. In that case, the scanner only stops on transmissions for the set duration, then automatically resumes.

Weather and SAME Alert

The scanner can alert to Weather Alert Tone, all FIPS or selected FIPS.

Close Call® Frequency Capture

The scanner can immediately detect and lock onto a transmission above threshold signal strength.

Close Call Temporary Store

The scanner scans the last 10 frequencies captured by Close Call so that you can continue to receive the signal even after the signal is not strong enough to trigger a Close Call hit..

Tone-Out Sequential Decode

Lets you set the scanner to act as a two-tone pager for fire tone-out standby. If you do not know the tones being used, the scanner can detect the tones when it receives a page.

Location-Based Scanning*

The scanner can automatically lock and unlock systems, sites and channel groups based on your current location as provided by an external GPS unit (not included).

Location Alert System*

The scanner alerts you when you approached a stored location.

Navigation Modes*

Indicate the Direction / Distance / Time to Goal for locations you set.

GPS Compatibility*

Compatible GPS units output location data that conforms to NMEA-0183 v3.01. The scanner uses the GGA and RMC sentences as defined by that specification. Note that this standard specifies an RS232 serial connection. GPS units that have USB connectivity are not compatible with this scanner.

Wired Cloning

You can clone all programmed data, including Memory Architecture, Menu settings and other parameters from one BCD396XT to another BCD396XT connected with RS232C cable.

Band Scope

Band Scope Mode searches a frequency range and displays a graphic of the signal level in real time.

In Band Scope Hold Mode, the user can monitor the frequency displayed.

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PC Control

You can download information into the scanner and control the scanner via your personal computer.

LCD and Keypad Backlight

You can select your desired LCD backlight color from White, Red, Magenta, Blue, Green, Cyan, or Yellow.

The Keypad backlight is single white.

The backlight can be adjusted to 3 different brightness levels

Alert Tone Level

This feature lets you adjust the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, Close Call Alert, Tone-Out detection Alert, Battery Low Alert and Location Alert.

Battery Low Alert

When the battery voltage becomes low, the icon will blink and a Battery Low Tone will be generated every 15 seconds. This alert level is set at the same level as the key beep volume level.

Battery Save

You can turn on/off this function by Menu Operation.

This works when there is no transmission over 1 minute in the following modes. This feature turns off RF power for 1 second and turns on it 300 ms to extend the battery life.

 Scan Hold Mode at a Channel of conventional System (without Priority Scan)  Any Search Hold Mode

Key Lock

This feature disables the keypad and scroll to prevent any accidental input.

Key Safe Mode

This mode helps keep novice users from accidentally changing parameters or modes.

Some keys don't work in this mode.

Audio AGC

The scanner judges strength of the signal and changes the volume automatically.

Repeater Reverse

One-touch key lets you switch to hearing the input frequency on a conventional repeater system or trunked system.

Memory Backup

Scanner memory is backed up semi permanently.

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Design

The below is a design reference. There might be some differences between this image and the actual final design.

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Controls and Keys

Functi on Key Holdi ng

S0: - - - - - - - - - - GRP- - - - - - - - - -

“Long press” means pressing a key more than 2 second.

Each key has a “normal” mode and a “Function” mode.

Normal Mode: Normal Mode means that the scanner is not in Function Mode. In this mode, the F icon is not displayed.

Function Mode:

 Pressing [FUNC] puts the scanner into Function Mode for 3 seconds. While it is in Function Mode,

the scanner displays the F icon. If you press a button, the Function Mode time is continued for another 3 seconds.

 Long pressing [FUNC] puts the scanner into Function Mode without a timeout. The scanner

displays “Function Key” and “Holding”, and the F icon blinks.

 Pressing [FUNC] again in each Function Mode returns to Normal Mode and the F icon disappears.

Scroll Control

 Selects a channel or frequency in Hold Mode.  Selects Menu items in Menu Mode.  Selects a character while editing the Name.  Sets the level in Volume / Squelch Level Control mode.

Scroll Control Push

 Pressing this works the same operation as pressing [E / yes / gps] in Menu Mode.  Press this to set the volume level in the mode that is not Menu Mode.

Function + Scroll Control

 Use to select a System in Scan or Scan Hold Mode.

Function + Scroll Control Push

 Press this to set the squelch level in any mode other than Menu Mode.

Scan / srch (Search) Key

 Press to resume scanning. (Scan Hold Mode and while monitoring a channel in Scan Mode)  Press to go to Scan Mode. (Except Scan Mode, Scan Hold Mode and GPS Mode)  Press to return to the scanner screen. (GPS Mode)

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Function + Scan / srch Key

 Press to resume searching. (Search Hold Mode and while monitoring in Search Mode)  Press to toggle between ID SCAN and ID SEARCH while scanning a trunked system.  Press to display the Quick Search Prompt. (Except in Search Mode, Search Hold Mode, GPS Mode

and Band Scope Mode)

 Press to return to the scanner screen. (GPS Mode)  Press to change the band scope search type. ( Band Scope Mode)

Hold /

(Close Call) Key

 Press to go to each Hold Mode. (Scan Mode, Search Mode, Close Call Only Mode, WX Scan Mode

and Band Scope Mode)

 In Close Call Only Mode, the scanner sounds an Error Tone if it has not yet gotten a hit.  Press to resume scanning or searching. (Hold Mode)

Function + Hold /

Key

 Toggles the setting of Close Call.  Long press to start Close Call Only Mode.

L/O (Lockout) Key

 Press once to temporarily lock out a system channel, a search frequency or a location data. This

lock out is canceled when the power is turned off then back on.

 Press twice within one second to permanently lock out a system channel, a search frequency or a

location data. This lockout remains even if the power is turned off.

 Long press to unlock all settings of the current system. (Scan Mode and Scan Hold Mode)  All Locations of the current Type are unlocked by long-pressing this key. (Review Location Mode)  The scanner unlocks all frequencies of Global Lockout List*. (Search Mode, Search Hold Mode,

Close Call Only Mode and Close Call Hold Mode)

 Press to cancel a prompt without changing settings in Menu Mode.

*Global Lockout List means collecting the locked out frequencies at Search Mode, Search Hold Mode, Close Call Only Mode and Close Call Hold Mode.

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Function + L/O Key

 Press once to temporarily lock out the current system, current site or current search range in Scan

Mode and Scan Hold Mode. This lock out is cleared when power is turned off then back on.

 Press twice in a second to permanently lock out the current system or current search range in Scan

Mode and Scan Hold Mode. This locked out is kept even if the power is turned off.

 Press to go to Rvw Search L/O. (Search Mode, Search Hold Mode, Close Call Only Mode and Close

Call Hold Mode)

 Long press to display the prompt to unlock all systems, sites, search ranges and Close Call Hits

system and enable all Quick Keys for systems/sites/search ranges. (Scan Mode and Scan Hold Mode) If you press [E / yes / gps], the scanner unlocks all data. If you press [. / no / pri], the scanner returns to the previous mode without unlocking.

 Long press to display the prompt for unlocking all Locations of all types. (Review Location Mode of

GPS Mode) If you press [E / yes / gps], the scanner unlocks all data. If you press [. / no / pri], the scanner returns to the previous mode without unlocking.

(Light) / (Power) / (Key Lock)

 Press to illuminate the LCD back light according to Menu setting.  Press and hold to turn the scanner on or off.

Function + / / Key

 Press to lock or unlock the keypad.

1 - 9, 0 Key

 Press to enable or disable the System/Site/Search Quick Key for system or search range. (Scan

Mode)

 Press to turn on or off each custom search range number. These keys operate only in Custom

Search and not in other searches. (Search Mode)

 Press to go to Direct Entry Mode or to enter a Number Tag. (All Hold Mode, Close Call Mode and

Tone-Out Mode)

 While editing a name, press [4 / LEFT] or [6 / RIGHT] to move the cursor to the left or right.

Function + 1 - 9, 0 Key

 Press to enable or disable Groups Quick Key in Scan Mode.

Function + 1 - 3 / sr1 - 3 (Search) Key

 Press [1 – 3 / sr1 - 3] to start Service Search, Custom Search, Tone-Out Mode or Band Scope Mode

in Set Search Key. (except Scan Mode and GPS Mode)

Function + 4 / LEFT / ifx (IF Exchange) Key

 Press to exchange the IF (intermediate frequency) for receiving radio signals to avoid interference.

(except Scan Mode and GPS Mode)

Function + 5 / lvl (Volume Offset) Key

 Press to change the volume offset level. (Scan Hold Mode)

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Function + 6 / RIGHT / disp Key

 Press to change the Display Mode. (Scan Hold Mode and Custom Search Mode)

(Display mode 1 -> Display mode 2 -> Display mode 3 -> Display mode 1 ->….)

 Press to change the GPS Display. (GPS Mode)

Function + 7 / att (Attenuator) Key

 Press to toggle the attenuation state. (except GPS Mode)  Long press to toggle global attenuator. (except GPS Mode)

Function + 8 / rev (Reverse) Key

 Press to monitor the current frequency’s reverse frequency. It returns to current frequency when

the key is released. (Scan Hold Mode, Search Mode, Search Hold Mode, Close Call Only Mode and Close Call Hold Mode)

Function + 9 / mod (Modulation) Key

 Press to change the modulation state. (except GPS Mode and WX Scan Mode)

Function + 0 / wx (Weather) Key

 Press to toggle WX Scan Mode and WX Alert Scan Mode while WX Scan or WX Alert Scan.  Press to toggle WX Alert Priority. (except WX Scan Mode)  Long press to start WX Scan. (except WX Scan Mode)

(Decimal) / no / pri (Priority) Key

 Press to cancel these displays while displaying Error or Warning message.  Press to input "."(decimal) for frequency.  Press to input "-" or "i" for TGID.  Press to input a space in editing a data name.  Press twice to clear the data in editing data name.  Press to input “-“ or “i” for Direct Enter in Hold Mode, Close Call Only Mode, Tone-Out Mode.  Press in Scan Mode to start the selection for the ten's place of a System/Site/Search Quick Key.

Then, press number key to jump to each number's place of a Quick Key.

Function + . / no / pri Key

 Press to toggle Priority Mode in Scan Mode. (On / Plus On / Off)

E (Enter) / yes / gps Key

 Press to accept the input data or a Menu Item.  Press to edit the channel data. (Scan Mode and Scan Hold Mode)  Press to quickly save the frequency in Search Mode, Search Hold Mode, Close Call Mode, Close Call

Hold Mode, WX Scan Mode and WX Scan Hold Mode.

 Press to go to the editing menu for current Tone-Out.  Press to go to Review Location Mode. (GPS Mode)

Function + E / yes / gps Key

 Press to change GPS Mode.  Long press to store a current location data.

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Menu Key

 Press to enter the Menu Mode.  Press to go back up one menu level when in the Menu Mode.  Press after entering the value to indicate going to a number tagged system or channel.

Function + Menu Key

 Press to go to the editing menu for the current system, search range or location data.

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Displays

F HOLD L/O PRI

ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP abcdefghi j klmnop

P WFM ATT P25

S0: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 GRP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WX

LCD Design

The reference design shown below is for illustration purposes only and is not intended to be a photorealistic representation of the display.

Icons

Sx: : This icon appears with icons of System and Site Quick Key numbers (from “0” to

“99”). “x” shows the current ten’s place of Quick Keys for Systems or Sites.

GRP: This icon appears with icons of Quick Key number for Channel Groups (1 - 9, 0).

1 - 9, 0: In SCAN mode, the numbers of unlocked Quick Key for Systems/Channel Group

HOLD: This icon appears in Scan Hold, Search Hold and Close Call Hold Mode.

L/O: This icon appears at a locked out Channel or frequency.

PRI : This icon turns on during Priority Scan and this blinks during Priority Plus.

GPS: This icon appears when the scanner receives GPS data. This shows in the same

AM / FM / NFM / FMB / WFM: These icons show the modulation type.

ATT: This icon appears when a channel has attenuator on and blinks when global

P25: This icon shows the receiving digitalized voice of APCO P25.

are displayed. The number for the currently scanned SQK set flashes.

In SCAN HOLD mode, the Quick Key number for the current System/Channel Group appears.

Enabled User Range numbers appear in Custom Search; the current range’s number blinks.

place as " ".

attenuator is on.

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LNK: This icon appears when data is received on a VOICE CHANNEL. This shows in the

same place as "P25".

DAT: This icon appears when data on CONTROL CHANNEL is received. This shows in

the same place as "P25" icon.

ENC: This icon appears when encrypted APCO P25 digitized voice is received. The

scanner mutes audio. This shows in the same place as "P25".

C67. 0 / DCS023 / NAC:000 / etc.: The scanner displays the CTCSS/DCS/P25 NAC here. This shows in the same

place as "P25".

SCR: This icon appears when one or more Broadcast Screen Band is set to on.

WX: This icon turns on while the Weather Alert Priority Scan works.

F (Function icon) : This icon appears in Function Mode. Function Mode does not have a timeout

when this icon blinks.

P (Priority Channel) : This icon appears when the channel set to “Priority On".

(Signal Indicator) : This icon shows strength of the signal from 0 to 5.

(KEYPAD LOCK): This icon will appear only when the KEYLOCK function is On.

(BATTERY Low Alert): This icon blinks when the battery voltage is low. This icon blinks when a bad

battery is installed and an AC adapter is connected. This icon appears during battery check.

(Close Call Pri )

(Close Call DND)

: This icon appears in Close Call Priority Mode. This blinks in Close Call Only Mode

or when the scanner gets a Close Call hit.

: This icon appears in Close Call DND Mode is CC DND Mode. This is a reverse

display of Close Call Pri icon.

Dot Matrix

The display element consists of a 128 x 64 pixel display. See Font Data for character patterns.

Since the display is entirely dot matrix, a great variety of different things can be shown. The above shows the most common display elements in most modes. Additional examples are shown throughout this reference guide.

LCD Flashing Time

About 500 mS on/500 mS off (1 Hz).

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Tones

The scanner can produce 3 fundamental tones, high (1200 Hz), middle (920 Hz), and low (640 Hz). Furthermore, there are Alert Tones and Weather Alert Sirens which include other sounds.

Additionally, special alert tones (Location Alert, CC alert, Emergency alert and WX alert, etc) can be set to custom volume levels.

General Tones

Key Touch Tone When you press valid keys, the scanner will sound single high beep for 50 mS.

Confirmation Tone The scanner will sound double high beep for confirmation (50 ms beep - 100 ms silent - 50 ms beep).

Exec Tone When you press [E / yes / gps] key etc. to accept the entry or setting, the scanner will sound high-middle

beep (75 ms high beep - 25 ms silent - 75 ms middle beep).

Error Tone When you press a key that does not have a valid function in the current mode, the scanner will sound a

triple low beep (75 ms beep - 25 ms silent -- repeat 2 times)

Weather Alert Sirens

The scanner sounds the following tones until any key is pressed, or for 8 seconds.

For Warning [100 ms 120 Hz - (20 ms every 150 - 195 Hz in 5 Hz step) - (30 ms every 200 - 590 Hz in 10 Hz step) - 500 ms

600 Hz - 100 ms silent] --- repeat

For Watch [(50 ms 800 Hz - 30 ms silent - 50 ms 1050 Hz - 30 ms silent) -- repeat 3 times - 170 ms silent] --- repeat

For Advisory [100 ms 800 Hz - 50 ms silent - 100 ms 1050 Hz - 500 ms silent] -– repeat

For Weather Alert Tone: Same as Weather Alert Siren For Warning.

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Tones in Menu Mode

Selecting a menu item

As you step to the next menu item by turning [Scroll Control] knob, the scanner will sound a single high beep for 100 ms.

However, if the menu item is the last item and you turn [Scroll Control] knob in the clockwise direction, the scanner will sound a double high beep (75 ms beep - 25 ms silent - 75 ms beep).

When you select a menu item by pressing [E / yes / gps] key, the scanner will sound a single middle beep for 100 ms.

Or, when you return to a previous menu by pressing [MENU] key, the scanner will sound a double middle beep (75 ms beep - 25 ms silent - 75 ms beep).

Editing a name or a frequency etc

When you select letters, the scanner sounds a single high beep for every click of the [Scroll Control] knob.

When you move the cursor from the left to the right, the scanner will sound a single middle beep (100 ms). Or, when you move the cursor from the right to the left, the scanner will sound a double middle beep (75 ms beep - 25 ms silent - 75 ms beep).

If you store data by pressing [E / yes / gps], the scanner sounds the Exec Tone.

Alert in Scanner Mode

You can select channel or frequency alert from Alert1-9 in Menu by "Set Alert" and "Emergency Alert".

Each alert has a unique pattern of tones.

Alert in GPS Mode

Alert for Point Of Interest

You can select a location alert from Alert 1 to Alert 4 in Menu. Each alert provides a unique pattern of tones.

Alert for Dangerous Xing

The alert for Dangerous Xing is a fixed three-tone sequence.

Alert for Dangerous Road

The alert for Dangerous Road is a fixed five-tone sequence.

Battery Low Tone

At the low battery voltage level, the scanner will sound a single low beep (100 ms) every 15 seconds.

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Operation

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Opening Screen Copyright Notice Screen

NOTE: Valid keys for the "Press Any Key" prompt are all keys except for [ / / ]. Pressing [ / / ] always turns on or off the backlight. And specially, pressing [L/O] cancels the prompt and exit from any Menu and so on immediately.

Power On

Press [ / / ] for 1 second to turn on the scanner.

The scanner displays the opening screen and the copyright notice, and finally goes to the LAST MODE. The last select GPS Display mode is also backed up.

Notes on the Last Mode:

 LAST MODE means the mode when the scanner is turned off. It resumes Scan Mode,

Custom/Service/Quick Search Mode, Weather Mode, Close Call Only, Tone-Out Mode, each Hold Mode, GPS Mode and Band Scope Mode for LAST MODE.

 In ID Search Hold Mode if ID has already been registered, LAST MODE will be ID Search Hold Mode.

If ID has not been registered yet, LAST MODE will be Scan Mode.

 Review Location Mode is set to normal Scanner Mode (not GPS Mode).

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Volume and Squelch Control

PRI 3. 87

System 1

25. 0000MHz

AM SQUELCH LEVEL 11

Battery Voltage

PRI 3. 87

System 1

25. 0000MHz

AM VOLUME LEVEL 11

Battery Voltage

Volume and Squelch can be adjusted by rotating the [Scroll Control] in the following modes: Scan Mode, Scan Hold Mode, Search Mode, Search Hold Mode, Tone-Out Mode, Weather Scan Mode, Close Call Only Mode, Band Scope Mode, Band Scope Hold Mode.

Volume Adjust Mode

To adjust the volume level, press [Scroll Control]. When the volume level indicator appears, rotate [Scroll Control] to change the volume level.

You can set the volume level from 0 to 15.

Volume Adjustment

Press [Scroll Control] again or wait for 10 seconds to quit from the volume level control mode.

Press [Function] + [Scroll Control] to enter the P25 Condition Mode.

Squelch Adjust Mode

To adjust the squelch level, press [Function] + [Scroll Control]. When the squelch level indicator appears, rotate [Scroll Control] to change the squelch level.

The squelch level can set from 0 to 15.

Squelch Adjustment

Press [Scroll Control] key again or wait for 10 seconds to quit from the squelch level control mode.

Press [Function] + [Scroll Control] key to enter the P25 Condition Mode.

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P25 Condition Mode

Normal Mode

Volume Adjust

Squelch Adjust

P25 Condition

Push [F]+[Scroll Ctrl]

Push [Scroll Ctrl]

Push [F]+[Scroll Ctrl]

Push [Scroll Ctrl]

Push [F]+[Scroll Ctrl]

Push [Scroll Ctrl]

PRI 3. 87

System 1

25. 0000MHz

NFM P25

ERR: 14 8 AUTO T 1. 25 1. 58 1. 80

Battery Voltage

Press [Function] + [Scroll Control] key to go to P25 Condition mode in Volume / Squelch Adjust mode.

You can see the current status of APCO decoding and the threshold values in this mode.

P25 Condition

T 1. 25 1. 58 1. 80 indicates the threshold voltage. The specific values will be determined by your setup.

The number following ERR: indicates the APCO decoder error rate.

This number preceding AUTO shows threshold value.

Press [Scroll Control] key or [Function] + [Scroll Control] key to quit the P25 Condition Mode. This mode doesn't have a time-out.

State Transition Diagram

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Menu Mode

Set Modulati on

Auto

AM NFM

General Operations

Key Operation

To enter the Menu Mode: Press [Menu]

To select a Menu item: Turn [Scroll Control]

To select a Menu item or input data: Press [E / yes / gps] or tap the [Scroll Control]

To Return to the previous: Press [Menu]

To exit from Menu Mode:

 Press [Scan / srch] to go to Scan Mode  Press [Hold / ] to go to Scan Hold Mode

 Press [Menu] at Top Menu to return to previous mode  Press [L/O] to exit Menu and return to previous mode

Notes:

 Tapping the [Scroll Control] can be used instead of [E / yes / gps] in Menu Mode or at various

prompts.

 NEXT item is a lower item in this document. Therefore, the next item of the lowest Item is highest

item.

 Menu items are described as the bold letter in this specification.

Display Format in Menu Mode

The Menu Item screen is four-line mode.

The first line displays the Menu Item Name and the selection items are displayed below.

For example, the Menu display of a channel modulation setting is as follows.

Select an item by turning [Scroll Control] until the item is highlighted, then pressing [E / yes / gps].

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Edit Name

Name Exi sts Accept? (Y/N)

Set Default Name OK? ( Y/N)

Edi t Name

System 1 C

4 ← cursor → 6

The editing cursor is displayed. Turn [Scroll Control] to choose the character and the cursor stays at the highlighted position. The display is the following.

Press [4 / LEFT / ifx] to move the cursor to the left and [6 / RIGHT / disp] to move it to the right.

Press [. / no / pri] once to erase one character with the cursor. Press it twice to erase all characters.

If the inputted name exists already in the same category, the scanner beeps Confirmation Tone and displays "Name Exists" and "Accept? (Y/N)".

By “Same category” we mean:

 A system name is the same as a service search range name, custom search range name or other

system name.

 A group name is the same as another group name in the same system.  A channel name is the same as another channel name in the same group.  A custom search range name is the same as a system name, service search range name or other

custom search range name.

 A SAME name is the same as another SAME name.  A Tone-Out name is the same as another Tone-Out name.

Press [E / yes / gps] to ignore the message and set the name. Then it proceeds to next step.

Press [. / no / pri] to return to the name editing state.

Note: If the user name has no character, the scanner prompts "Set Default Name" and "OK? (Y/N)".

Press [E / yes / gps] to set Name to the default name. Press [. / no / pri] to return to name editing.

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Edit Frequency and Set Tone

Out of Band

Press Any Key

Frequency Exi sts

Accept? (Y/N)

The editing cursor is displayed.

Press a number key to enter each digit and press the decimal key to input a decimal point.

The cursor moves to the left or the right by turning [Scroll Control] knob.

If you press the decimal key when a decimal point is already entered, the frequency data is cleared and the editing cursor moves to the first position.

The stored frequency is determined by the following:

 The entered frequency is stored if it can be divided by a valid step.  If it cannot be divided by a valid step, the scanner stores the nearer frequency at a frequency of

5kHz step or a frequency of 6.25kHz step. So, you must input the correct frequency to store a frequency of 7.5 kHz step or 8.33 kHz step. (See: Band Coverage)

If the frequency is out of the range in Band Coverage, the scanner displays "Out of Band", “Press Any Key” and sounds an Error Tone. Press any key to return to editing mode.

For Channel Frequencies in conventional System, if the entered frequency is already stored into the same Group, it displays "Frequency Exists" “Accept? (Y/N)” and sounds a Confirmation Tone. Press [E / yes / gps] to ignore message and proceed to next step. Or press [. / no / pri] to return to the editing mode.

Edit Talk Group ID

Decimal TGID edit The editing cursor is displayed.

Press a number key to enter the TGID and press the decimal key to enter a hyphen. The cursor moves to the right by entering a number or hyphen.

Press the decimal key first to set "i" for I-Call entries. Then press the number keys to enter the I-Call ID.

Turn the [Scroll Control] to move the cursor position from left end to next to right end character, or from left end to right end character when you have already entered the maximum length.

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Hexadecimal TGID edit

Bad TGI D

Press Any Key

Turn the [Scroll Control] to select Hexadecimal characters from “0” to “F”,

Press [4 / LEFT / ifx] to move the cursor left or press [6 / RIGHT / disp] to move cursor right.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Hex ID.

Note: You can change the TGID format in Set ID Format (DEC/HEX)

If you press the decimal key when there are already an acceptable number of hyphens, the TGID is cleared and the editing cursor moves to the first position.

Note: For details of TGID formats, please see: TGID FORMAT FOR TRUNKED SYSTEM.

If the entered TGID is invalid, the scanner beeps an Error Tone and displays "Bad TGID".

Press any key to return to the editing mode.

Notice of Location Data Input

Use WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) for latitude and longitude input.

The acceptable range of latitude and longitude is as follows.

 Latitude : 90º00'00.00 S - 00º00'00.00 N - 90º00'00.00 N  Longitude : 180º00'00.00 E - 000º00'00.00 W - 180º00'00.00 W

The actual navigation distance may differ from the calculated one when a latitude exceeding 85 degrees (either North or South) is used.

Error Messages

If the scanner tries to create a new System/Location/Site/Group/Channel/TGID when it is already at the limit of System/Group/Channel, it displays “Over Limit”. (See: Memory Architecture)

If the scanner tries to create a new System/Location/Site/Group/Channel/TGID when the memory is full, it displays “Memory Full”.

If the scanner tries to create a new System/Location/Site/Group/Channel/TGID when the memory is broken, it displays “Memory Error”. When the scanner displays this message, you must initialize the

memory by pressing [2 / sr2] + [9 / mod] + [Hold / ] while turning on the scanner. The scanner has a repair fault if this does not correct the problem.

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Top Menu

Over Li mi t Press Any Key

Press [MENU] key to go to Menu Mode. Top Menu has the following items.

Program System Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search for... Close Call Priority ID Scan WX Operation Tone-Out for … Wired Clone Settings

Turn the [Scroll Control] to select items and press [E / yes / gps] to go to the selected item.

Press [Menu] to exit from Menu Mode.

Program System

You can select a System for editing or create a new System.

Names of existing Systems are displayed as Menu Items. These systems are sorted by the order in which they were created. "New System" is displayed as the last menu item.

Note: When no systems have been programmed, only "New System" appears.

The limit of Systems is 500. So, if you try to select "New System" when there are already 500 Systems, the scanner displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone. Then it returns to Top Menu.

Select the System Name and press [E / yes / gps] to go to the Systems Settings Menu. (See: System Settings)

If you select a protected system, “Protected System Access Not Allowed Press Any Key” is displayed and an Error Tone sounds.

Select "New System" and press [E / yes / gps] to create a new System.

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Creating a New System

Confi rm?

Yes=”E ” /No=” . ”

You can create up to 500 systems.

To create a new system, select the system type from the following items. P25 Select for P25 Standard Trunk or One-Freq system MOT Select for any Motorola Type system EDCS Select for EDACS WIDE/NARROW or EDACS SCAT system LT Select for an LTR system Conventional Select for a non-trunked system.

If you select a P25 type, you need to select more system type information from the following: Standard Trunk Select for a P25 Standard Trunk system One-Freq Trunk Select for a P25 One-Freq Trunk system

If you select an EDCS type, you need to select more system type information from the following: WIDE/NARROW Select for an EDACS WIDE/NARROW system SCAT Select for an EDACS SCAT system

Once you select the system type, the scanner prompts "Confirm?" and "Yes="E" / No="."".

Press [E / yes / gps] to confirm, and the system will be created.

Press [. / no / pri] to reject and return to the Menu of Select System.

When the System is created, the scanner assigns a default System name of "System xxx T" to the new System. (xxx: 1-3 digits sequential number / T: initial of type; P25=”P”, MOT="M", EDACS="E", LTR="L", Conventional="C"). Then, the scanner goes go to Edit System Menu.

Note: Once a system has been created, the system type setting cannot be changed.

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System Settings

System 1 C

Edi t Name

Edi t Sys Opti on Edi t Group

This menu has the following items.

Edit Name Edit Sys Option Edit Site Edit Group Copy System Delete System

These setting items are different for each System Type. See System Settings for details of the differences.

The first line displays the System name. For example, the following figure shows it is in settings of the System named "System 1 C".

Turn the [Scroll Control] and press [E / yes / gps] or tap the [Scroll Control] to go to each setting.

Edit Name

You can name the system. Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

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Edit Sys Option

You can change the following System settings.

Set Quick Key Set Startup Key Set Number Tag Set Lockout Set Hold Time ID Scan/Search Set Delay Time Edit Fleet Map Priority ID Scan Set Status Bit Set End Code Emergency Alert Set ID Format (DEC/HEX) Set ID Format (AFS/DEC) Rvw ID:Srch L/O Clr All L/O IDs Set Audio AGC P25 Waiting Time P25 NAC Option

These setting items are different for each System Type. See System Option for details of the difference.

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each setting.

Set Quick Key

This option allows you to select key that will rapidly lock/unlock the System when the scanner is Scan Mode. Turn the [Scroll Control] to select the Quick Key for the System. The Quick Key can be set from “0” to “99” and “.”(= Not assigned).

Press a number key to jump the cursor to the head number of ten's place. For example if you press [2 / sr2], the cursor jumps to “20”.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Note: The highest number of priority is Quick Key 1 and lowest number is Quick Key 90.

(See: Scanning Order.)

Set Startup Key

The scanner locks or unlocks the system according to setting of this option by pressing and holding a number key at power-on or while displaying the Opening Screen.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the Startup Key in this menu. The Startup Key can be set from “0” to “9” and “.”(= Not assigned).

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

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Set Number Tag

The System Number Tag can be set in this menu.

Press a number key to input the number tag. Press [. / no / pri] to clear the input.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: The valid setting range is from 0 to 999. Blank means a number tag not assigned.

Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current system. When the system is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The system is unlocked. Temporary L/O The system is temporarily locked out. Lockout The system is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Hold Time

This setting determines the minimum time the scanner is forced to hold and scan System Channels before moving to the next System, even if there is no traffic on the Channels. You can set it from 0 to 255 seconds by pressing a number key.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

If you enter over “255” for the Hold Time, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and "Set Max? (Y/N)". When [E / yes / gps] is pushed, maximum value 255 will be set.

It returns to the edit state, if you press [. / no / pri].

Note: The scanner will check all unlocked Channels at least 1 time before moving to the next system, independent of whether the hold time has been set or not.

ID Scan/Search

This setting determines how the scanner scans trunked Systems.

ID Scan The scanner only stops on TGIDs that have been programmed and not locked out. ID Search The scanner stops on any TGID that is not locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the setting and return to the previous menu.

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Set Delay Time

This setting controls how long the scanner stays on a transmission before resuming scanning. If you select a positive value, the scanner will hold on the channel for that duration after the carrier drops before resuming scanning. If you select a negative value, the scanner will stay on a transmission until the carrier drops or until the selected time elapses, whichever is shortest.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the delay time setting from the following list:

-10 sec

-5 sec

-2 sec 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Edit Fleet Map

Motorola 800 Type I/Hybrid Systems require a Fleet Map that sets specific Fleet - SubFleet parameters. There are 16 preset Fleet Maps listed in PRESET FLEET MAP that you can choose, and these are usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/Hybrid System. If you choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversation, then you will have to program a Custom Fleet Map.

Note: A Hybrid System is simply a Type I System with some blocks designated as Type II blocks. Select Size Code 0 to treat the block as Type II and select others to treat as Type I.

You can select from "Preset" and "Custom".

Preset Custom

Preset If "Preset" is selected by pressing [E / yes / gps], you need to select from 16 preset Fleet Maps.

Preset 1 Preset 2 : Preset 16

Press [E / yes / gps] to select one of the 16 preset Fleet Maps and return to the previous menu.

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Custom On the other hand, if "Custom" is selected, then you are prompted to enter the Fleet Map information.

You need to set Size Codes to all Blocks in order.

There are 8 Blocks from "Block 0" to "Block 7" and 15 Size Codes from "Size Code 0" to "Size Code 14".

In this selection, first Line displays the Block number and after second lines displays the Size Code.

Size Code 0 Size Code 1 Size Code 2 : Size Code 14

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the Size Code. Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Size Code and proceed to the next Block setting. And press [Menu] to go back to the previous one.

Press [E / yes / gps] at the last Block to return to the previous menu with the current selection.

Press [Menu] at Block 0 to return to the previous menu. However, Size Codes once selected by pressing [E / yes / gps] are not canceled.

Motorola 800 Type I and Type II: Select Custom and set all blocks to Size Code 0. The scanner treats this System as Motorola Type II. In

other cases, it treats the System as Motorola Type I.

Note: If you change the Fleet Map setting, the ID display format will also change.

Priority ID Scan

This setting controls how the scanner treats Priority IDs.

You can select the following items.

On The scanner scans all unlocked IDs and also checks Priority IDs. Off The scanner provides no special treatment for Priority IDs.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Status Bit

This setting determines how the scanner treats the status bits.

Yes The scanner pays attention to the status bits in the TGID. Ignore The scanner ignores status bits in the TGID.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Set End Code

This setting determines how the scanner treats the transmission end code.

Analog The scanner pays attention to the analog transmission end code. Analog+Digital The scanner pays attention to both analog and digital transmission end code Ignore The scanner ignores the transmission end code and waits for carrier drop.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Emergency Alert

The following options can be set in this menu.

Set Alert Tone Set Alert Light

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter the setting.

Set Alert Tone If “Set Alert Tone” is selected, user can determines how the scanner treats the Talk Group that set with

emergency flag.

Off The scanner ignores the emergency flag. Alert1-9 The scanner sounds the Emergency Alert Tone when any Talk Group goes active with the

emergency flag set.

When you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

When you select “Alert1-9”, the scanner goes to the Alert Level selection.

Auto The alert is set to the same volume as normal audio. Level1-15 The alert is fixed to the selected audio level.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Set Alert Light If “Set Alert Light” is selected, you can select from the following alert colors:

Off Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow White

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select an alert light color, the scanner goes to the Alert Light Pattern selection.

On The alert light is set to on Slow Blink The alert light blinks slowly Fast Blink The alert light blinks fast

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set ID Format (DEC/HEX)

You can select the format for TGIDs on P25 and MOT type system.

Decimal Format The scanner uses decimal format for TGIDs. Hex Format The scanner uses hexadecimal format for TGIDs.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set ID Format (AFS/DEC)

You can select the format for TGIDs on EDACS WIDE/NARROW systems.

AFS Format The scanner uses AFS format for TGIDs. Decimal Format The scanner uses decimal format for TGIDs.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Rvw ID:Srch L/O

Unlock?( Y/N)

I D: 12340

I D: 11111 I D: 34567

Nothi ng Locked

Press Any Key

Allows you to review TGIDs that are locked out in ID Search or ID Scan. Any TalkGroup in this list will be skipped if encountered in ID Search or ID Scan.

This option displays “temporarily L/O IDs” and “permanently L/O IDs” without distinction.

The first Line displays "Unlock?(Y/N)" and other lines display TGIDs that are locked out. Turn the [Scroll Control] to choose TGIDs.

Press [E / yes / gps] to unlock the TGID. Press [. / no / pri] to advance to the next locked TGID. Press [Menu] to return the previous menu.

If no TGIDs have been locked, the scanner displays "Nothing Locked". Press any key to return to the previous menu.

If all TGIDs are unlocked, it displays "Nothing Locked". Press any key to return to the previous menu.

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Clr All L/O IDs

Confi rm?

Unlock All( Y/N)

Nothi ng Locked

Press Any Key

Selecting this causes the scanner to prompt "Confirm ?" and "Unlock All(Y/N)".

Press [E / yes / gps] to unlock all TGIDs. Press [. / no / pri] to cancel this selection. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

If all TGIDs are unlocked, it displays "Nothing Locked". Then press any key to return to previous menu.

Set Audio AGC

When Audio AGC function is “On”, the scanner judges the volume level and changes the volume automatically.

You can turn either Analog or Digital audio “On” or “Off”.

Analog : On / Off Digital : On / Off

On Audio AGC is on. Off Audio AGC is off.

Turn [Scroll Control] to focus the cursor on the item. Press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting on / off and press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

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P25 Waiting Time

The feature is used to set a wait time for P25 decode. After receive a transmission the scanner will wait for the set duration to check if there is any P25 signal.

Selectable waiting times are: 0 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms 700 ms 800 ms 900 ms 1000 ms

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

P25 NAC Option

This menu is used to set P25 NAC (Network Access Code) option for the P25 One-Freq Trunk systems. You can select from the following items.

Search The scanner search for all the P25 NAC. Set P25 NAC The scanner uses the programmed P25 NAC

When you select “Search”: The scanner returns to the previous menu.

When you select “Set P25 NAC”: Press the number key to enter P25 NAC, valid range is from 0 to FFF hex.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set and return to the previous menu.

If out of range, the message “Out of Range” and “Press Any Key” will be shown with error tone.

Edit Site

See Program Site.

Edit Group

See Program Group.

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Copy System

New Sys Name?

4 ← cursor → 6

You can copy the System and all associated settings by select this menu item. The scanner prompts you for a new System Name.

Press [E / yes / gps] to copy the System with the entered System name.The scanner goes to the System Settings menu with the new System active.

Note: This operation also copies all sites, Groups and Channels belonging to the System.

Delete System

You can delete the current system and all associated settings by select this menu item. The scanner prompts "Confirm Delete?" to confirm deletion.

Press [E / yes / gps] to delete the current system.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel deletion and return to the previous menu.

Note: If you confirm to delete the system, all site, all Groups and all Channel data belonging to the System are also deleted.

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Program Site

You can select an existing Site for editing or create a new Site. Site Names that already have been created are displayed as Menu Items.

Sites are sorted in the order of the Site Quick Key (See: Set Quick Key) as 1, 2,…,0,11,…99, 90 and not assigned. The order of Sites belonging to the same Quick Key is determined by the order in which they were created. "New Site" is displayed as the last menu item.

Select “New Site” and press [E / yes / gps] to create a new site.

Note: At first, only "New Site" is displayed.

The limit of Sites in a system is 256. So, if you try to select "New Site" when there are already 256 Sites, the scanner displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone.

Creating a New Site

Press [E / yes / gps] to create a new site. After a new site is created, the scanner assigns a default site name of "Site xxx-yyy TTT". xxx: System index number, yyy: 1-3 digit sequential site index number, TTT: abbreviation for the site type, as follows.

MOT Type = "MOT" EDACS WIDE/NARROW= “EDC” LTR Type = “LTR” P25 Standard Type = “P25” P25 One-Freq Type = “1FQ”

Site Settings

The following site settings are possible:

Edit Name Set Quick Key Set Startup Key Edit Band Plan (P25) Edit Band Plan (Mot) Set Site Type Set Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Set Lockout Set Hold Time Set C-Ch Only Set LocationInfo P25 Waiting Time Delete Site New Site

The items available are different for each Site Type. See Site Settings for details of the difference.

Turn [Scroll Control] knob and press [E / yes / gps] key to go to each setting.

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Edit Name

You can name the site.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

Set Quick Key

This option lets you select which Quick Key will rapidly lock/unlock the site in Scan Mode.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the Site Quick Key. The Site Quick Key can be from “0” to “99” and “.”(= Not assigned).

Press a number key to jump the cursor to the head number of ten's place. For example if you press [2 / sr2], the cursor jumps to “20”.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Startup Key

The scanner locks or unlocks the system according to setting of this option by pressing and holding a number key at power-on or while displaying the Opening Screen.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the Startup Key in this menu. The Startup Key can be set from “0” to “9” and “.”(= Not assigned).

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Edit Band Plan (P25)

This setting menu is shown when the selected system is a P25 Standard Trunked system.

Usually, the scanner stores the plan automatically when it receives the plan from a repeater. Therefore, you do not have to set the plan in most systems. The plan must be set manually only when the repeater doesn’t send the plan.

You can set 16 bands for a site. First, select the Band Plan number (“Select Plan”) by turning the [Scroll Control]. The scanner displays the Band Plan number, the base frequency and the spacing frequency as “n:xxx.xxxxx/y.yy”. (n : Band Plan number, xxx.xxxxx : the base frequency, y.yy : the space frequency)

Press [E / yes / gps] to select a band plan.

Input the base frequency (“Input Base Freq”). This frequency can be from 25.00000MHz to

1300.00000MHz at 5.0Hz steps. Press [E / yes / gps] to set the base frequency.

Set the space frequency (“Input Spacing”). You can input from 125Hz to 128.0kHz in 125Hz Steps. Press [E / yes / gps] to finish the band plan setting.

If you enter an out of range value for the base frequency, the scanner displays “Out of Band” and “Press Any Key” and sounds an Error Tone. Press any key to return to editing mode.

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If you enter less than “125Hz”, the scanner prompts “Out of Range" and "Set Min? (Y/N)”. Press [E / yes / gps] to set the minimum spacing frequency (125Hz). Or, press [. / no / pri] to return to editing state.

If you enter over “128.0kHz”, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and "Set Max? (Y/N)". Press [E / yes / gps] to set the maximum spacing frequency (128.0kHz). Or, press [. / no / pri] to return to editing state.

Note: The scanner displays “n:---------/----“ (n : Band Plan number) in Select Plan when the base frequency is “0MHz”. It means the number is not used.

Edit Band Plan (Mot)

This menu is shown when the selected system is a MOT type system.

You can select one of three kinds of band plans:

800/900 Standard 800 Splinter Custom

To properly track Motorola VHF and UHF systems and rebanded 800 MHz systems, you should select “Custom” and enter what is known as the base frequencies (Lower and Upper), the spacing frequencies and channel offsets for each System.

To select the custom Band Plan number, turn the [Scroll Control] to select its number from 1 to 6.

Band Plan 1 Band Plan 2 Band Plan 3 Band Plan 4 Band Plan 5 Band Plan 6

Then press[E / yes / gps] is pressed. You are then prompted to set the detailed information of band plan.

Set Base Freq Set Offset Set Spacing

When you select “Set Base Freq”, you are then prompted to “Input Lower” then “Input Upper”. Use the number keys and decimal key to input frequencies. Press [E / yes / gps] to set the frequency. If the entered frequency is out of band, “Out of Band” will be shown with an error tone. Press any key to go back to editing the base frequency.

When you select “Set Offset”, you can set the channel offset for the band plan entry. You can set the Offset from -1023 to +1023. Enter the absolute value using the number keys. If you input a value over 1023, “Out of Range” and “Set Max? (Y/N)” will be shown. Press [. / no / pri] to return to editing state. Press [E / yes / gps] to set the value to maximum number (1023) and you will be prompted to “Select Polarity”. Select “+ Polarity” or “- Polarity”, then press [E / yes / gps] to confirm the setting.

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When you select ”Set Spacing”, the following spacing values can be selected:

Band Plan

Base Freq (Lower)

Base Freq (Upper)

Offset

Polarity

Spacing

851.025MHz

854.000MHz

440 + 25 kHz

851.0125MHz

868.9875MHz

0 + 25 kHz

Sel Frequency

851. 0125MHz

868. 9875MHz New Frequency

5.00 kHz 6.25 kHz 10.00 kHz 12.50 kHz 15.00 kHz

18.75 kHz 20.00 kHz 25.00 kHz 30.00 kHz 31.25 kHz

35.00 kHz 37.50 kHz 40.00 kHz 43.75 kHz 45.00 kHz

50.00 kHz 55.00 kHz 56.25 kHz 60.00 kHz 62.50 kHz

65.00 kHz 68.75 kHz 70.00 kHz 75.00 kHz 80.00 kHz

81.25 kHz 85.00 kHz 87.50 kHz 90.00 kHz 93.75 kHz

95.00 kHz 100.00 kHz

Turn the [Scroll Control] to select. Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Spacing.

Note: If Base Freqs haven’t been set yet, the setting of Offset and Spacing will not be accepted.

For rebanded systems, the most likely settings for Base (Lower and Upper), Offset and Spacing in the table are:

Set Site Type

You can select the site type for EDACS WIDE/NARROW system.

Wide(Standard) EDACS wide site Narrow EDACS narrow site

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Frequencies

You can select a stored frequency or enter a new system frequency.

Frequencies already set are displayed as a Menu Item and "New Frequency" is displayed as the last one.

For example, if you have stored "851.0125MHz" and "868.9875MHz", the selectable items are as follows:

Note: At first, only "New Frequency" is displayed.

The limit of trunk frequencies in a site is 500 - 1000. You can store up to 1000 total TGID and trunk frequencies. When it is over the limit, the scanner sounds an Error Tone.

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If "New Frequency" is selected by pressing [E / yes / gps], the scanner skips the next selection. Then it goes

Frequency Exi sts Press Any Key

LCN Exi sts

Press Any Key

to Edit Frequency menu automatically to enter the frequency.

If you select a stored frequency and press [E / yes / gps], the scanner prompts for the next setting items.

Edit Frequency Set Number Tag* Set Lockout Volume Offset (SCAT systems only) Delete Frequency New Frequency

Turn [Scroll Control] and press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

*This setting is displayed only when the system type is "EDCS SCAT".

Edit Frequency

You can enter or edit the frequency by pressing the number keys and decimal key.

Press [E / yes / gps] to store the frequency.

The scanner does not allow frequency duplication in a System. If the entered frequency is already stored into that System, the scanner sounds an Error Tone and displays "Frequency Exists".

Then press any key to return to the editing mode.

Valid frequency ranges are in Band Coverage. If the entered frequency is out of range, the scanner sounds an Error Tone and displays "Out of Band". And the scanner stays on this state.

If the type of System is EDACS WIDE/NARROW or LTR,the scanner prompts for a LCN (logical channel number). Press [0 - 9] to enter the LCN.

Note: You can only enter the LCN suitable for each System type. EDACS: 1-30, LTR: 1-20.

Press [E / yes / gps] to store the LCN and return to the previous menu. The scanner does not allow LCN duplication in a System. If the entered LCN is already stored, the scanner sounds an Error Tone and displays "LCN Exists".

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Set Number Tag

The channel Number Tag can be set in this menu.

Press a number key to input the number tag. Press [. / no / pri] to clear the input.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: The valid setting range is from 0 to 999. Blank means a number tag not assigned.

This option is only shown when system type is EDACS SCAT.

Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current system. When the system is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The system is unlocked. Temporary L/O The system is temporarily locked out. Lockout The system is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Volume Offset (SCAT systems only)

This option is used to set a volume offset for each site frequency. The feature can let you adjust the volume level relative to other channels when the frequency is active. Setting level are:

-3

-2

-1 0 +1 +2 +3

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Delete Frequency

You can delete the current frequency and all associated settings by selecting this menu item. The scanner prompts "Confirm Delete?" to confirm deletion.

Press [E / yes / gps] to delete the current frequency.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel deletion and return to the previous menu.

New Frequency

Press [E / yes / gps] to create a new frequency and go to Set Frequencies.

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Set Modulation

You can select the modulation from following settings.

Auto* The scanner uses the modulation normal for the frequency’s band. NFM The scanner uses Narrowband FM demodulation. FM The scanner uses FM demodulation.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

*If the system type is “MOT”,”LT” or “EDCS SCAT”, when the default modulation of the frequency in Band Defaults is not FM or NFM, the scanner will operate as FM.

Set Attenuator

You can attenuate RF reception on the frequency.

On The frequency will be attenuated. Off The frequency will not be attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current system. When the system is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The system is unlocked. Temporary L/O The system is temporarily locked out. Lockout The system is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Hold Time

In Trunked Systems, this setting is applied only when a Control Channel can be received.

If no Control Channel can be received, the scanner goes to the next system immediately.

You change this setting from 0 to 255 seconds by pressing the number keys.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

If you enter over “255” for the Hold Time, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and "Set Max? (Y/N)". When [E / yes / gps] is pushed, maximum value 255 will be set.

It returns to the edit state, if you press [. / no / pri].

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Set Lati tude

00. 000000 N

Set C-Ch Only

Set Lati tude

00⁰00’ 00. 00 N

You can select how the scanner tracks Motorola Systems. (C-Ch means control channel.)

On The scanner can track Motorola System by entering only the system control channels. You will not

have to program the voice channels.

Off You need to enter the control channel and voice channels.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set LocationInfo

You can set the location data for the current site.

The setting items are:

Set Latitude Set Longitude Set Range Set GPS Enable

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the item and Press [E / yes / gps] to go to the settings.

Set Latitude

Press the number keys to enter latitude data. Press any number key when the cursor is in the last position to toggle between south latitude (S) and the north latitude (N).

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

If “DMS:DDD⁰MM’SS.ss” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

If “DEG:DDD.dddddd” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

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Set Longi tude

00. 000000 W

Set Longitude

Set Longi tude

00⁰00’ 00. 00 W

Press the number keys to enter longitude data. Press any number key when the cursor is in the last position to toggle between east longitude (E) and west longitude (W).

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

If “DMS:DDD⁰MM’SS.ss” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

If “DEG:DDD.dddddd” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

Set Range

In this menu, the setting unit is determined by the setting in Set Unit.

When you select “mile” in Set Unit, the displayed unit will be mile.

When you select “km” in Set Unit, the displayed unit will be km.

The valid setting range is from 0.5 to 125.0, in 0.5 steps.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Set GPS Enable

When this option is set to “On”, the scanner will control L/O status of this site by position information received from a GPS.

On The L/O state of this site is automatically controlled by position information. Off The L/O state of this site is not influenced by GPS.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

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P25 Waiting Time

The feature is used to set a wait time for P25 decode. After receive a transmission the scanner will wait for the set duration to check if there is any P25 signal.

Selectable waiting times are: 0 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms 700 ms 800 ms 900 ms 1000 ms

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Delete Site

You can delete the current site and all associated settings by select this menu item. The scanner prompts "Confirm Delete?" to confirm deletion.

Press [E / yes / gps] to delete the current site.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel deletion and return to the previous menu.

New Site

Press [E / yes / gps] to create a New Site and goes to Creating a New Site.

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Program Group

Select Group

Group 1

Group 2 New Group

This menu lets you select a Channel Group for programming or create a new Channel Group.

Names of Groups already created are displayed as Menu Items. The order of Groups is sorted by setting of Quick Key for Groups (See: Set Quick Key ) as 1, 2, 3, ... , 9, 0 and “.” (=Not assigned). The order of Groups belonging to same Quick Key is determined by the assigned order. "New Group" is displayed as the last item.

For example, there are two groups named "Group 1" and "Group 2", selectable items are as follows:

Group 1 Group 2 New Group

Note: At first, only "New Group" is displayed.

The limit of Groups in a System is 20. So, if you try to select "New Group" when there are already 20 Groups in that System, the scanner displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone. Then it returns to Group selection.

Select the Group Name or "New Group" and press [E / yes / gps] to go to the Group Settings Menu.

If the "New Group" is selected, the scanner appends a Group to the System with a default Group name of "Group xx". (xx: 1-2 digits sequential number)

Group Settings

This menu has following group settings:

Edit Name Set Quick Key Edit Channel Set LocationInfo Set Lockout Delete Group New Group

Note: The name of the Group will be shown in the first line of the display.

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Edit Name

Here, you can name the Channel Group.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

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Set Quick Key

Set Lati tude

00⁰00’ 00. 00 N

This option lets you select which Group Quick Key will rapidly enable/disable the Group when the scanner is in the scanning mode.

Allowed settings are from 0 to 9 and not assigned. You can assign more than one Channel Group to the same Quick Key.

Press [1 – 9, 0] to assign each number as a Group Quick Key.

Press [. / no / pri] to assign to no Group Quick Key.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Edit Channel

See: Program Channel.

Set LocationInfo

You can set location data for the current channel group so it is automatically locked and unlocked as you change location (when using an external GPS).

You set the following items:

Set Latitude Set Longitude Set Range Set GPS Enable

Turn [Scroll Control] to select an item to set and press [E / yes / gps] to go to the settings.

Set Latitude

Enter the latitude data using the number keys.

Press any number key when the cursor is in the last position to toggle between south latitude (S) and north latitude (N).

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

If “DMS:DDD⁰MM’SS.ss” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

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If “DEG:DDD.dddddd” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

Set Longi tude

000⁰00’00. 00 W

Set Longi tude

000. 0000 W

Set Lati tude

00. 000000 N

Set Longitude

Enter the longitude data using the number keys.

Press any number key when the cursor is in the last position to toggle between west longitude (W) and east longitude (E).

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

If “DMS:DDD⁰MM’SS.ss” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

If “DEG:DDD.dddddd” is selected in Set Pos Format, the display is the following.

Set Range

In this menu, the setting unit depends on the setting in Set Unit.

When you select “mile” in Set Unit, the displayed unit is mile.

When you select “km” in Set Unit, the displayed unit is km.

The valid setting range is from 0.5 to 125.0 in 0.5 steps.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

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Set GPS Enable

When this option is set to “On”, the scanner will control the L/O status of this channel group using position information supplied from a connected GPS.

On The Channel Group’s L/O state is automatically controlled by position information. Off The Channel Group’s L/O state is not influenced by GPS.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current channel group. When the channel group is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The channel group is unlocked. Temporary L/O The channel group is temporarily locked out. Lockout The channel group is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Delete Group

You can delete the current channel group and all associated settings by select this menu item. The scanner prompts "Confirm Delete?" to confirm deletion.

Press [E / yes / gps] to delete the current channel group.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel deletion and return to the previous menu.

New Group

Press [E / yes / gps] to create a new group and go to Group Settings.

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Program Channel

Select Channel

Channel A

New Channel Paste Channel

You can select a Channel for programming or add a new Channel.

Names of Channels already added are displayed as Menu Items. The order of Channels is sorted by created or pasted order. "New Channel" is displayed as the next to last Channel. "Paste Channel" will be displayed as the last item if a Channel has previously been copied from a compatible (same typed) System / Site.

For example, there are the Channel named "Channel A" and a Channel was copied, selectable items are as follows:

Note: At first, only "New Channel" is displayed.

For conventional systems, the limit of Channels for one system is 1000. So, if you select “New Channel” and enter a frequency when there are already 1000 channels in the system, the scanner displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone. Then it returns to channel selection.

For trunked Systems, the limit of Channels for one system is 500. So, if you select "New Channel" and enter a TGID when there are already 500 Channels in the system, the scanner displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone. Then it returns to Channel selection.

The limit of Channels and System frequencies is 25000. If you select "New Channel" and enter the frequency or TGID when there are already 25000 Channels and System frequencies, the scanner displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone. Then it returns to Channel selection.

Select the Channel Name and press [E / yes / gps] to go to the Channel Settings Menu.

Select "Paste Channel" and press [E / yes / gps] to paste the Channel. All settings are copied, then the scanner goes to the Channel Settings Menu.

If the "New Channel" is selected by pressing [E / yes / gps], you need to enter the frequency for a conventional System’s Channel or the TGID for a trunked system Channel.

Input Frequency: You must enter a frequency.

Note: Please see: Band Coverage for acceptable frequencies.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the frequency. The channel name is set to the frequency as a default name as "xxxx.xxxxMHz". Then the scanner goes to the Channel Settings Menu.

Press [Menu] to return to the previous selection and cancel adding a Channel.

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Input TGID: You must enter a TGID.

You can input only a TGID in the format suitable for the site type.

Motorola Type ID (Decimal Format ID) : When the custom Fleet Map setting for a MOT system is not all Size Code 0 for Blocks, the scanner treats

the System as a Motorola Type I.

Press the number keys to enter the Block number, Fleet number and SubFleet number.

Press the decimal key to enter a hyphen.

Note: 1 digit Block number, 2 - 3 digits Fleet number, hyphen and 1 - 2 digits SubFleet number.

When the set Preset Fleet Map or custom Fleet Map has all Blocks with Size Code 0, the scanner treats the System as a Motorola Type ll.

Press the number keys to enter the TGID.

Note: Numbers only (up to 5 digits)

Motorola Type ID (Hex Format ID) : Turn [Scroll Control] to select Hex character from “0” to “F”.

Press [4 / LEFT / ifx] or [6 / RIGHT / disp] to move cursor left or right.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Hex ID.

Note: When the custom Fleet Map setting set to Size Code 0 for all Blocks, the scanner treats the System as a Motorola Type I or Hybrid system. In these cases Hexadecimal input will be treated as same as Decimal ID. (see FLEET MAP for detail)

E.g. If you enter “1”,”2” as a Type l Hex ID, it will be treat as 12, not 0x12.

P25 Type ID (Decimal Format ID) : For P25 Standard Trunk sites or One-freq Trunk systems.

Press the number keys to enter the TGID.

Note: Numbers only(up to 8 digits)

P25 Type ID (Hex Format ID) : Turn [Scroll Control] to select Hex character from “0” to “F”.

Press [4 / LEFT / ifx] or [6 / RIGHT / disp] to move cursor left or right.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Hex ID.

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EDACS ID : For EDCS Wide/Narrow systems.

Press the number keys to enter the Agency number.

Press the decimal key to enter a hyphen.

Press the number keys to enter the Fleet number and SubFleet number.

Note: Agency number (00 - 15), hyphen, Fleet number (00 - 15) and SubFleet number (0 - 7)

The scanner does not accept all zero ID ("00-000").

You can omit the SubFleet number as a wildcard.

You can omit Fleet numbers and SubFleet numbers as wildcards.

LTR ID : For LTR systems.

Press the number keys to enter the Area code, Home repeater and User ID.

Note: 6 digit numbers; Area code (0 or 1), Home repeater (01 - 20), User ID (000 - 254)

I-Call (Motorola, EDACS, P25) : For any MOT System, EDCS Wide and Narrow, P25 Standard Trunk or P25 One-Freq Trunk system.

First, press the decimal key to enter "i" for I-Call. Then press the number keys to enter the ID.

Note: For details of TGID format, please see: TGID FORMAT FOR TRUNKED SYSTEM.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the TGID. The Channel Name is set to the TGID as default name as "ID:xxxx". Then the scanner goes to the Channel Settings Menu.

Press [Menu] to return to the previous selection and cancel adding a Channel.

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Channel Settings

The following settings are available for channels.

Edit Name Edit Frequency Edit TGID Set Audio Type Set Number Tag Set Modulation Set Attenuator Set Priority Set Alert Set Lockout Volume Offset Copy Channel Delete Channel New Channel

The specific settings available depend on the current system type.

See Channel Settings for details of the differences.

Note: The first Line in the display shows the name of the Channel in Menu Display.

Edit Name

You can provide a name for the channel.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

Edit Frequency

If you select to edit the frequency, the scanner displays the current frequency in edit mode.

See Edit Frequency.

Edit TGID

If you select to edit the TGID, the scanner displays the current ID. You can use the keypad to change the ID.

When you press [E / yes / gps] to accept, the scanner checks for valid data and returns to the previous menu.

If the ID is invalid, the scanner shows “Bad TGID” and “Press Any Key” and sounds an error tone. Press any key to return to the editing state.

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Set Audio Type

You can select an audio type for each channel.

All The scanner receives both Digital and Analog signals. Digital Only The scanner receives only Digital signals. Analog Only The scanner receives only Analog signals.

If you select “All”, the scanner returns to previous menu.

If you select “Digital Only” while setting a conventional system, you can set the P25 NAC (Network Access Code) option from the following items. However, these options are not shown for trunked systems.

Search The scanner searches for all the P25 NACs. Set P25 NAC The scanner search for the programmed P25 NAC.

If you select “Search”: The scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select “Set P25 NAC”: Use the number keys to enter a P25 NAC. The valid range is from 0 to FFF.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set and return to the previous menu.

If you select “Analog Only” while setting a conventional system, you can set the CTCSS/DCS options from the following items. However, these options do not display when setting for trunked system.

Off The scanner ignores all tones and opens squelch on any signal. Search The scanner displays any tone being used, but opens squelch on any signal. CTCSS The scanner prompts you for the appropriate setting. Squelch will open for this Channel

only if the code matches. DCS The scanner prompts you for the appropriate setting. Squelch will open for this Channel

only if the code matches. Set Lockout The scanner prompts you to select CTCSS/DCS settings to ignore. Squelch will not open for

this Channel only if the code matches.

*For AM or WFM modulation, this setting will be ignored.

The scanner does not detect or decode P25 signals if you are operating CTCSS/DCS Search.

If you select “Off” or “Search”: The scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select “CTCSS” or “DCS”: You can select the CTCSS frequency or DCS code. (Refer to CTCSS FREQUENCY and DCS CODE for selectable

frequencies and codes.)

Turn [Scroll Control] to select.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set and return to the previous menu.

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If you select “Set Lockout”: You can select a CTCSS or DCS for lockout.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select and press [E / yes / gps] key to lock it out. Then the scanner returns to the previous menu.

Set Number Tag

The Channel Number Tag can be set in this menu.

Press a number key to input the number tag. Press [. / no / pri] to clear the input.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: The valid setting range is from 0 to 999. Blank means a number tag not assigned.

Set Modulation

You can select the modulation from the following settings. Auto The scanner uses the modulation normal for the frequency’s band. (See: Band Defaults) AM The scanner uses AM demodulation. NFM The scanner uses Narrowband FM demodulation. FM The scanner uses FM demodulation. WFM The scanner uses Wideband FM demodulation. FMB The scanner uses FM Broadcast demodulation.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set Attenuator

You can attenuate RF reception on the frequency.

On The frequency will be attenuated. Off The frequency will not be attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Priority

This option sets the Channel as a Priority Channel. You can set this On for each Channel independently. See PRIORITY SCAN to see how this works for conventional. See PRIORITY ID SCAN to see how this works for trunking.

On The Channel is treated with priority. Off The Channel is not treated with priority.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Note: Although any conventional frequency can be set as a priority channel, the scanner is unable to scan over the number of priority channels that was set at menu MaxCHs/Pri-Scan. If unlocked priority channels are over this setting, only that portion of the priority channels will be scanned for priority.

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Set Alert

Channel alert options can be set using this menu.

Set Alert Tone Set Alert Light

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter the setting.

Set Alert Tone You can select whether the scanner should sound an Alert Tone when this Channel becomes active*.

Off No alert sounds. Alert 1-9 The scanner sounds Alert1-9 with the Channel becomes active.

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select “Alert1-9”, the scanner goes to Alert Level selection.

Auto The alert is set to the same volume as normal audio. Level1-15 The alert is fixed to the selected audio level.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set Alert Light You can select whether the scanner should have an alert light when this Channel becomes active*.

Off Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow White

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu. If you select an alert light color, the scanner goes to the Alert Light Pattern selection. On The alert light is set to on Slow Blink The alert light blinks slowly Fast Blink The alert light blinks fast

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

*"Active" means that the scanner received a signal on the Channel in Scan Mode or Scan Hold Mode, or the Channel is selected in Scan Hold Mode.

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Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current channel. When the channel is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The channel is unlocked. Temporary L/O The channel is temporarily locked out. Lockout The channel is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Volume Offset

This option is used to set a volume offset for each channel. The feature can let you adjust the volume level relative to other channels when the frequency is active. Setting level are:

-3

-2

-1 0 +1 +2 +3

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Copy Channel

You can copy a Channel and all associated settings by selecting this menu item.

The Channel Information is copied to the Copy Buffer when this item is selected. The Copy Buffer just has the last copied Channel Information.

The scanner displays “Copy Channel” and “Copied to Buffer” when you press [E / yes / gps].

Note: Pasting a Channel will not clear this Copy Buffer (See: Edit Channel

Delete Channel

You can delete the current channel and all associated settings by select this menu item. The scanner prompts "Confirm Delete?" to confirm deletion.

Press [E / yes / gps] to delete the current channel.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel deletion and return to the previous menu.

New Channel

Press [E / yes / gps] to create a New Site and go to Channel Settings.

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Program Location

You can select the any Location for programming or create a new Location.

First, select the location type to edit or create from the following types:

POI Dangerous Xing Dangerous Road

Select an existing location or New Location. For a POI, it goes to POI Settings. For a “Dangerous Xing” or “Dangerous Road”, it goes to Dangerous Xing / Road Settings.

Note: You can review all created Locations in Review Location Mode. (See Review Location Mode.)

POI Settings

You can set the following items.

Edit Name Set Type Set Alert Set LocationInfo Set Range Set Lockout Delete Location New Location

Turn [Scroll Control] and press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Dangerous Xing / Road Settings

You can set the following items.

Edit Name Set Type Set Alert Volume Set Alert Light Set LocationInfo Set Heading Set Speed Limit Set Lockout Delete Location New Location

Turn [Scroll Control] and press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Edit Name

You can name the location.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

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Set Type

This option can be used to select the location type.

POI Dangerous Xing Dangerous Road

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the type and press [E / yes / gps] to accept it.

Then the scanner returns to the previous menu.

Set Alert

Set Alert Tone You can select whether the scanner should sound an Alert Tone when approaching the set Location.

Off No alert sounds. Alert 1 - 4 The scanner sounds Alert1 - 4 when you approach the Location.

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select “Alert1 - 4”, the scanner goes to the Alert Level selection.

Auto The alert is set to the same volume as normal audio. Level1 - 15 The alert is fixed to the selected audio level.

Set Alert Light You can select whether the scanner should have an Alert Light when you approach the set Location.

Off Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow White

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select an alert light color, the scanner goes to the Alert Light Pattern selection.

On The alert light is set to on Slow Blink The alert light blinks slowly Fast Blink The alert light blinks fast

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Note: This setting menu appears only in “POI”.

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Set Alert Volume

This option can be used to set the alert level.

Auto The alert is set to the same volume as normal audio. Level1-15 The alert is fixed to the selected audio level. Off No alert sounds.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the data and return to the previous menu.

Note: This setting menu appears in “Dangerous Xing” and “Dangerous Road”.

Set Alert Light

This option can be used to set Alert Light.

Off Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow White

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select an alert light color, the scanner goes to the Alert Light Pattern selection.

On The alert light is set to on Slow Blink The alert light blinks slowly Fast Blink The alert light blinks fast

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Note: This setting menu appears in “Dangerous Xing” and “Dangerous Road”.

Set LocationInfo

You use this option to set the location data.

First, you set the latitude.

Press the number keys to enter latitude data. Press any number key when the cursor is in the last position to toggle between south latitude (S) and the north latitude (N).

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to the longitude setting.

Press the number keys to enter longitude settings. Press any number key when the cursor is in the last position to toggle between east longitude (E) and west longitude (W).

Press [. / no / pri] to jump to the next input area. For example, press [. / no / pri] on Degree Number for DMS to jump to the Minute Number. Press this again to jump to the second number. Press [. / no / pri] or a number key on N/S or W/E to toggle these settings.

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Set Range

This option sets the range for a POI.

In this menu, the setting unit depends on the setting in Set Unit.

When you select “mile” in Set Unit the displayed unit will be miles.

When you select “km” in Set Unit the displayed unit will be kms.

The valid setting range is from 0.05 to 4.0, by 0.05 steps.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: This setting menu appears only in “POI”.

Set Heading

This option sets the heading direction-based alerts.

The options are: All Range The scanner always sounds an alert and turns on the Alert Light when you go into

range of the location. North ( 0º) South (180º) NE ( 45º) SW (225º) East ( 90º) West (270º) SE (135º) NW (315º)

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the and return to the previous menu.

Note: This setting menu appears in “Dangerous Xing” and “Dangerous Road”.

Set Speed Limit

This option sets the speed limit for location alerts. The scanner only alerts when your speed is over this setting.

In this menu, the setting unit depends on the setting in Set Unit.

When you select “mile” in Set Unit the displayed unit will be “mph”.

When you select “km” in Set Unit the displayed unit will be “km/h”.

The valid setting range is from 0 to 200, in steps of 1.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Note: This setting menu appears in “Dangerous Xing” and “Dangerous Road”.

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Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current location. When the location is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The location is unlocked. Temporary L/O The location is temporarily locked out. Lockout The location is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Delete Location

You can delete the current location and all associated settings by select this menu item. The scanner prompts "Confirm Delete?" to confirm deletion.

Press [E / yes / gps] to delete the current location.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel deletion and return to the previous menu.

New Location

If you select this in the “POI” setting menu and press [E / yes / gps], the scanner creates a New POI and goes to POI Settings.

Or, if you select this item in “Dangerous Xing” or “Dangerous Road”, the scanner creates a New Dangerous location and goes to Dangerous Xing / Road Settings.

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Srch/CloCall Opt

Service

Search*1

Custom

Search*1

Quick

and Store

Call

CC Auto

Store

CC Hits

System

Band

Scope

Freq Lockouts

O O O O O O

Broadcast Screen

O O

O*2 O O

Tone/Code Search

O O O O O O

Repeater Find

O O O

Max Auto Store

O O

Set Delay Time

O O O

Set Attenuator

O O O

Set Audio AGC

O O O

P25 Waiting Time

O O O

This menu includes the following:

Freq Lockouts Broadcast Screen Tone/Code Search Repeater Find Max Auto Store Set Delay Time Set Attenuator Set Audio AGC P25 Waiting Time

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Each setting in these options is applied to some or all Search Modes*.

*”Search Mode” is Service Search, Custom Search, Quick Search, Search and Store, Close Call and CC Auto Store.

The mode in which a setting is applied showed in the following table.

While searching a search range in Search with Scan, these settings are valid.

In Search and Store, this setting is valid only when the scanner stores a Custom Search frequency.

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Freq Lockouts

Unlock? ( Y/N)

30. 8600MHz

160. 9050MHz

455. 0375MHz T

You can select from these items.

Unlock All Rvw Search L/O

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each menu.

Unlock All

Selecting this causes the scanner to prompt "Confirm?" and "Unlock All(Y/N)".

Press [E / yes / gps] to unlock all frequencies. Then the scanner returns to Freq Lockouts.

Press [. / no / pri] to cancel this and return to the previous menu.

Note: If no frequencies have been locked, the scanner displays "Nothing Locked".

Press any key to return to the previous menu.

Rvw Search L/O

Allows you to review frequencies that are locked out in Search Mode or Close Call Mode. Any frequency in this list will be skipped if encountered in these modes.

The first Line displays "Unlock?(Y/N)" and the remaining lines display locked out frequencies.

Turn [Scroll Control] to choose frequencies.

“T” will be displayed following the frequency if it is a temporary lockout frequency.

Press [E / yes / gps] to unlock the displayed frequency and change to the next locked out frequency.

Press [. / no / pri] to advance to the next locked out frequency.

Press [Menu] to return the previous menu.

Note: If no frequencies have been locked, the scanner displays "Nothing Locked".

If you unlock the last frequency, the scanner displays "Nothing Locked".

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Broadcast Screen

This option sets whether the scanner screens broadcast frequencies.

You can select the following items.

Set All Band On Set All Band Off Set Each Band Program Band

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each menu.

Set All Band On

This function can turn all bands On.

When you press [E / yes / gps], the scanner displays “All Band” and “On”.

The scanner then returns to the previous menu.

Set All Band Off

This function can turn all bands Off.

When you press [E / yes / gps], the scanner displays “All Band” and “Off”.

The scanner then returns to the previous menu.

Set Each Band

You can turn on or off each of the following bands.

Pager : On/Off : Various, according to FCC allocation FM : On/Off : 88.1000 - 107.9000 MHz UHF TV : On/Off : 470.0000 - 512.0000 MHz VHF TV : On/Off : 54.0000 - 72.0000 MHz : 76.0000 - 88.0000 MHz : 174.0000 - 216.0000 MHz NOAA WX : On/Off : 161.6500, 161.7750, 162.4000,

162.4250, 162.4500, 162.4750,

162.5000, 162.5250, 162.5500,

163.2750 MHz Band 1 : On/Off Band 2 : On/Off : Band 10 : On/Off

On The scanner ignores hits on the band frequencies. Off The scanner does not Screen for the band frequencies.

Turn [Scroll Control] to put the cursor focus on the band that you want to change, and press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting.

Then press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

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Program Band

You can set up to 10 custom band screens. Select a band and press [E / yes / gps] to go to the limit setting.

You need to set a lower and upper limit frequency. First, enter the lower limit frequency and store it by pressing [E / yes / gps]. Next, enter the upper limit frequency and press [E / yes / gps] to store the upper limit. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

Note: If the lower frequency is larger than the upper frequency, the setting is automatically changed.

Tone/Code Search

This option sets whether the scanner will search for a CTCSS/DCS code or P25 NAC code when it finds an active frequency.

Off The scanner does not search for CTCSS/DCS codes. CTCSS/DCS Search The scanner searches for CTCSS/DCS codes.

If the scanner detects the code, it displays the found code.

P25 NAC Search The scanner searches for P25 NAC codes.

If the scanner detects a NAC code, it displays NAC code.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set this setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: For AM, WFM or FMB modulation, this setting is ignored and the scanner treats this setting as “Off”.

If you set this function to “CTCSS/DCS Search”, the scanner will not decode APCO P25 signals.

Repeater Find

This option sets whether the scanner attempts to locate the transmission on a repeater output frequency when it detects a transmission on a common repeater input frequency.

On The scanner automatically applies repeater reverse to detected transmissions. If the scanner can

detect the transmission on the output frequency, it displays "Repeater Found" on the display, and remains on the output frequency. If it does not detect the transmission on the output frequency or it lost the found signal, the scanner remains on the transmission on the original frequency.

Off The scanner does not perform Repeater Find.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set this setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: You cannot lock out the Repeater frequency. And Repeater frequencies are not related to the locked out frequency list of Freq Lockouts.

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Max Auto Store

This setting controls how many hits the scanner will automatically store in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store.

When the scanner has saved the maximum number of hits set by this setting, it stops storing.

When there are already more auto-stored Channels than the number of Max Auto Store, the scanner will not perform Auto Store operation.

The valid setting range is from 1 to 256.

Press the number keys to enter the number.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set this setting. Then return to previous menu.

If you enter 0, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and " Set Min? (Y/N)". Press [E / yes / gps] to set the value to minimum “1”. Or, press [. / no / pri] to return to editing state and the entered value is set to “1”.

If you enters over 256, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and "Set Max? (Y/N)". Press [E / yes / gps] to set the value to maximum “256”. Or, press [. / no / pri] to return to editing state and the entered value is set to “256”.

Set Delay Time

This setting controls how long the scanner stays on frequency after a transmission ends before resuming searching.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the delay time setting from the following list:

-10 sec

-5 sec

-2 sec 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Attenuator

You can select to attenuate RF reception on all frequencies in the search range.

On The frequencies are attenuated. Off The frequencies are not attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Set Audio AGC

When Audio AGC function is “On”, the scanner judges the volume level and changes the volume automatically.

You can turn either Analog or Digital audio “On” or “Off”.

Analog : On / Off Digital : On / Off

On Audio AGC is on. Off Audio AGC is off.

Turn [Scroll Control] to focus the cursor on the item. Press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting on / off and press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

P25 Waiting Time

The feature is used to set a wait time for P25 decode. After receiving a transmission the scanner will wait for the set duration to check if there is any P25 signal. Selectable waiting times are: 0 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms 700 ms 800 ms 900 ms 1000 ms

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

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Search for...

This menu includes the following items.

Service Search Edit Service Custom Search Edit Custom Search and Store Set Search Key

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each item.

Service Search

You can select from 12 preset search bands for searching.

Public Safety News Ham Radio Marine Railroad Air CB Radio FRS/GMRS/MURS Racing FM Broadcast Military Air Special

Press [E / yes / gps] to exit from Menu Mode and start searching the selected band.

(See: Service Search )

Edit Service

Select Service Search Range and press [E / yes / gps] to go to each Search Range Setting.

You can set the following items for each Service Search Range.

Set Delay Time Set Attenuator Set Audio AGC P25 Waiting Time Search with Scan

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each setting.

Note: The first line in the display shows the name of the selected Service Search.

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Set Delay Time

This setting controls how long the scanner stays on frequencies after a transmission ends before resuming searching.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the delay time setting from the following list:

-10 sec

-5 sec

-2 sec 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Attenuator

You can select to attenuate RF reception on all frequencies in the search range.

On The frequencies are attenuated. Off The frequencies are not attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set Audio AGC

When Audio AGC function is “On”, the scanner judges the volume level and changes the volume automatically.

You can turn either Analog or Digital audio “On” or “Off”.

Analog : On / Off Digital : On / Off

On Audio AGC is on. Off Audio AGC is off.

Turn [Scroll Control] to focus the cursor on the item. Press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting on / off and press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

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P25 Waiting Time

The feature is used to set a wait time for P25 decode. After receiving a transmission the scanner will wait for the set duration to check if there is any P25 signal.

Selectable waiting times are: 0 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms 700 ms 800 ms 900 ms 1000 ms

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Search with Scan

You can set the following items.

Set Quick Key Set Startup Key Set Number Tag Set Lockout Set Hold Time

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each setting.

Set Quick Key

You can select a Quick Key from 0 to 99 or “.”(= Not assigned) by turning [Scroll Control].

Quick Key for search is used to rapidly enable or disable the range. The searching order does not change by this setting.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Startup Key

The scanner locks or unlocks the search according to setting of this option by pressing and holding a number key at power-on or while displaying the Opening Screen.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the Startup Key in this menu. The Startup Key can be set from “0” to “9” and “.”(= Not assigned).

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Number Tag

A Number Tag can be set in this menu.

Press a number key to input the number tag. Press [. / no / pri] to clear the input.

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Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: The valid setting range is from 0 to 999. Blank means a number tag not assigned.

Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the current search. When the search is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The search is unlocked. Temporary L/O The search is temporarily locked out. Lockout The search is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Hold Time

This setting determines the maximum time the scanner is forced to hold and search this range before moving to the next, even if there is no traffic on the frequencies.

You can change the hold time from 0 (the scanner checks all frequencies of the range regardless of time) to 255 seconds by using number keys.

If the setting is something other than "0", the scanner goes to the next system or search when the hold time elapses. However, it does not go to next one while receiving a signal.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

If you enter over “255” for the Hold Time, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and "Set Max? (Y/N)". When [E / yes / gps] is pushed, maximum value 255 will be set.

It returns to the edit state, if you press [. / no / pri].

Custom Search

The scanner exits from Menu Mode and goes to Search Mode. Then it starts searching the Custom Ranges. (See: Custom Search)

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Edit Custom

You can edit the 10 Custom Search Ranges.

Names of Custom Search Ranges are displayed as Menu items.

For example, if all names are not changed from default name, selectable items are as follows:

Custom 1 Custom 2 : Custom 10

Select the Name and press [E / yes / gps] to go to Menu of editing Custom settings.

Custom Settings

You can edit the follow settings.

Edit Name Edit Srch Limit Set Delay Time Set Modulation Set Attenuator Set Step Set C-Ch Only Set Audio AGC P25 Waiting Time Search with Scan

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each item.

Note: The first line displays the name of the selected Custom Search.

Edit Name

You can name the custom range.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

Edit Srch Limit

You need to set 2 limits for searching.

First, enter the lower limit frequency and store it by pressing [E / yes / gps].

Next, enter the upper limit frequency and press [E / yes / gps] to store the upper limit

The scanner returns to the previous menu.

Note: If the entered Lower Limit is higher than the entered Upper Limit, the scanner will swap these automatically.

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Set Delay Time

This setting controls how long the scanner stays on frequencies after a transmission ends before resuming searching.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the delay time setting from the following list:

-10 sec

-5 sec

-2 sec 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Modulation

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set Attenuator

You can select to attenuate RF reception on all frequencies in the search range.

On The frequencies are attenuated. Off The frequencies are not attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set Step

You can select the search step for Custom Search.

Auto Automatically assign the search step based on the band.

5.0 kHz 15.0 kHz

6.25kHz 20.0 kHz

7.5 kHz 25.0 kHz

8.33kHz 50.0 kHz

10.0 kHz 100.0 kHz

12.5 kHz

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

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Set C-Ch Only

These options let you set whether the scanner tracks talk group activity when it detects a Motorola or LTR control channel. This section has the following menus:

C-Ch Only Mode Set MOT BandPlan

C-Ch Only Mode

You can select how the scanner tracks Motorola System and LTR System. (C-Ch means Control Channel.)

On The scanner only searches for Motorola and LTR Control Channels. Off The scanner treats all signals as normal transmission.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set MOT BandPlan

You can select one of the following options to assign a band plan that the scanner will use if it detects a Motorola control channel. Note that if the actual received channel does not use the specified band plan, the scanner will not follow voice traffic on the system.

The instructions for doing this are the same as for setting a band plan for a programmed system. See Edit Band Plan (Mot) for option settings.

Set Audio AGC

When Audio AGC function is “On”, the scanner judges the volume level and changes the volume automatically.

You can turn either Analog or Digital audio “On” or “Off”.

Analog : On / Off Digital : On / Off

On Audio AGC is on. Off Audio AGC is off.

Turn [Scroll Control] to focus the cursor on the item. Press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting on / off and press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

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P25 Waiting Time

The feature is used to set a wait time for P25 decode. After receive a transmission the scanner will wait for the set duration to check if there is any P25 signal.

Selectable waiting times are: 0 ms 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms 700 ms 800 ms 900 ms 1000 ms

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Search with Scan

This menu is same as the one in the Edit Service Menu.

See Search with Scan.

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Search and Store

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ARCH AND STORE

This function lets the scanner search for new frequencies in Custom Search Ranges or Service Search Ranges, or new TGID's on a trunked System.

First, select a System to store the found Channels into. The scanner displays all created Systems. Turn [Scroll Control] to select the System. Press [E / yes / gps] to make the selection.

If there are no Systems, you cannot perform this function. The scanner sounds an Error Tone and displays "No System Stored”. Press any key to return to the previous menu.

Note: In this function, the scanner ignores the setting of Repeater Find.

For Conventional System

If a conventional System is selected, the scanner prompts you for "Custom Search" and Service Search ranges. Turn [Scroll Control] to select the kind of search to use.

Custom Search Public Safety News Ham Radio Marine Railroad Air CB Radio FRS/GMRS/MURS Racing FM Broadcast Military Air Other

Once a search range is selected by pressing [E / yes / gps], any time a frequency in that search range goes active, the scanner checks to see if that frequency has been previously stored in that System. If so, it resumes searching. Otherwise, it stores the frequency into the Group named "Found Channels" (the scanner automatically creates this group if it does not exist). Then it resumes searching.

Note: If all frequencies of the selected search are locked out, the scanner displays "All Locked!" on Second line and it cannot start storing operation. Then it goes to End State. (See: End Conditions)

During Search and Store for a conventional System, "SEARCH AND STORE" scrolls on the second line.

“System Name” and “Search Range Name” are alternately displayed on first line.

If the scanner finds a frequency, it performs duplication check in the System and displays "Memory Check" on second line. And while storing the frequency to Memory, it displays "Storing" on second line.

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For Trunked System

Error Condition

Error Message

A System / a Site that has no frequency is selected.

"No Control Chan"

The Quick Key for the System / Site to which that System / Site belongs is turned off.

"Nothing to Scan"

The Group that stores found Channels already has the number of Max Auto Store or more Channels stored.

"Over Limit"

Error Condition

Error Message

EDACS SCAT System is selected.

"Invalid System"

A system that does not store a site that can be selected.

“No Site Stored”

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If a trunked System is selected, you will be asked to select a site. If no site is stored in that system, message “No Site Stored Press Any Key” will be displayed and the scanner will sound an error tone. After the site is selected, the scanner begins searching that System. Any time a TalkGroup goes active, the scanner checks to see if that TalkGroup has been previously stored in that System. If so, it resumes searching. Otherwise, it stores the TGID into the Group named "Found Channels" (the scanner automatically creates this Group if it does not exist). Then it resumes searching.

If the selected site is locked out, it is unlocked and the scanner starts ID Auto Store on the site.

Note: Search and Store does not work in the following conditions. The scanner sounds an Error Tone, and it displays System Name on first Line and Error Message on second line. Then it goes to End State. (See: End Conditions )

Note: The following selections are invalid. The scanner displays Error Message and "Press Any Key". Press any key to return to System selection.

During Search and Store operation for a trunked System, "ID SEARCH AND STORE" scrolls on the second line. System / Site Name is displayed on the first Line.

If the scanner finds a TGID, it performs a duplication check in the System (the scanner does not show this state). And while storing the TGID into Memory, it displays "Storing" on the second line.

End Conditions

The scanner will stop storing if the number of found frequencies or TGID exceeds Max Auto Store. Then it displays "Limit Reached" and sounds a Confirmation Tone.

When the number of Channels in trunked System exceeds 500, the scanner stops the storing operation. Then it displays "TGID Full".

When it exceeds the limit of Group/Channel creation during a storing operation, the scanner stops the storing operation. Then it displays "Over Limit" and sounds an Error Tone.

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If the Memory is full, it displays "Memory Full" on the second line and sounds an Error Tone.

It does not exit from Search and Store Mode automatically.

During "Search and Store" operation or in one of the above-mentioned End State, only the following operations are valid.

Pressing [Hold / ] stops this operation and the scanner goes to each Search Hold Mode.

Pressing [Scan / srch] exits this mode and goes to Scan Mode.

Pressing [Menu] exits this mode and the scanner goes to the Menu Mode. If you exit from Menu Mode, the scanner goes to each Search Mode (selected Search for storing operation).

Pressing [FUNC] + [Menu] also exits from this mode and goes to each Menu.

Note: In this mode, you cannot hear any transmission.

Set Search Key

The scanner has three search keys that let you quickly start a search range: “Search Key 1”, “Search Key 2”, and “Search Key 3”.

Select the number of Search Key and set a search range from the Service Search ranges, Custom Search ranges, Tone-Out and Band Scope.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Close Call

This menu has the following items.

Close Call Only CC Auto Store Hits with Scan Set CC Mode Set CC Override Set CC Alert Set CC Bands

Note: "CC" means "Close Call".

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter the menu.

Close Call Only

When this item is selected at Close Call, the scanner exits from the Menu Mode and goes to the Close Call Only Mode. Then it starts searching for Close Call hits. (See: Close Call Only)

CC Auto Store

When this item is selected at Close Call, the scanner exits from the Menu Mode and goes to the CC Auto Store Mode. Then the scanner automatically stores new CC hits (up to the limit set by the Max Auto Store setting) into the Group named "Found Channels" of System named "Close Call" (automatically created if it does not exist).(See: Close Call Auto Store)

Note: In this mode, you cannot hear any Close Call transmission.

Hits with Scan

These are the settings for the Close Call temporary stored system.

The setting items are as follows.

Set Quick Key Set Number Tag Set Lockout Set Hold Time

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter the menu.

Set Quick Key

You can select a Quick Key from 0 to 99 or “.” (= Not assigned) by turning [Scroll Control]. The Quick Key is only for rapidly enabling or disabling the system and is not for deciding the scan priority.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

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Set Number Tag

Number Tag can be set in this menu.

Press a number key to input the number tag. Press [. / no / pri] to clear the input.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the setting and return to the previous menu.

Note: The valid setting range is from 0 to 999. Blank means a number tag not assigned.

Set Lockout

This option allows you to lock or unlock the Close Call system. When the system is locked out, the scanner does not check it.

Unlocked The system is unlocked. Temporary L/O The system is temporarily locked out. Lockout The system is locked out.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Hold Time

This setting determines the maximum time the scanner is forced to hold and search this range before moving to the next scanning, even if there is no traffic on the frequencies. You can change it from 0 (the scanner checks all frequencies of the range regardless of time) to 255 seconds by using the number keys.

If you choose a setting other than "0", the scanner goes to next system or search when the hold time elapses. However, it does not go to the next one while receiving a signal.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

If you enter over “255” for the Hold Time, the scanner prompts "Out of Range" and "Set Max? (Y/N)". When [E / yes / gps] is pushed, maximum value 255 will be set.

It returns to the edit state, if you press [. / no / pri].

Set CC Mode

These settings affect when CC actually operates. When it is set to “CC DND” or “CC Pri” with another mode, every 2 seconds the scanner will switch the filter settings to the ones set by the CC Bands option.

Off Close Call is turned off for all modes. CC DND Close Call does not function while monitoring a transmission. CC Pri Close Call functions every 2 seconds even if there is a career.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the mode and return to the previous menu.

Note: The Close Call function is not performed in Weather Mode and Tone-Out Mode.

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Set CC Override

This mode determines how the scanner will behave when a Close Call signal is detected.

On The scanner alerts (depending on the CC Alert setting) and displays "CC Found!” then immediately

jumps to the Close Call frequency.

Off The scanner alerts (depending on the CC Alert setting) and displays "CC Found!" and "Press FUNC

Key" for the time set at Set CC Pause. If you press [FUNC] or [E / yes / gps] during this time, the scanner jumps to the Close Call frequency.

Detail of this setting : Close Call Search.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set CC Alert

You can edit these settings.

Set Alert Tone Set Alert Light Set CC Pause

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each item.

Set Alert Tone

This item can select the type and the level alert.

Off Beep doesn’t sound. Alert1-9 The scanner sounds Alert1-9 with CC found.

If you select Off, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select Alert1-9, the scanner goes to Alert Level selection.

Auto The alert is set to the same volume as normal audio. Level1-15 The alert is fixed to the selected audio level.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Set Alert Light

You can set whether the scanner should have an alert light when it gets a Close Call hit.

Off Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow White

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select an alert light color, the scanner goes to the Alert Light Pattern selection.

On The alert light is set to on Slow Blink The alert light blinks slowly Fast Blink The alert light blinks fast

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set CC Pause

This option can set time from the reception of a Close Call hit to when it returns to previous mode.

Turn [Scroll Control] to set from the following item.

3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec 45 sec 60 sec Infinite

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Set CC Bands

This setting controls the band filtering used during Close Call operation.

You can turn on or off the following bands.

VHF Low 1 : On/Off : 25.0000 - 53.9800 MHz VHF Low 2 : On/Off : 54.0000 - 107.9000 MHz Air Band : On/Off : 108.0000 - 136.9916 MHz VHF High 1 : On/Off : 137.0000 - 224.9800 MHz VHF High 2 : On/Off : 225.0000 - 319.9500 MHz UHF : On/Off : 320.0000 - 512.0000 MHz 800MHz+ : On/Off : 763.0000 - 775.9937 MHz

793.0000 - 823.9875 MHz

849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz

894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz

1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz

Turn [Scroll Control] to move the cursor, and press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting.

On The scanner check Close Call in this Band. Off The scanner does not check this Band.

Press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

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Priority Scan

You can set following items in this menu.

Set Priority Set Interval MaxCHs/Pri-Scan

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter each setting.

Set Priority

This setting controls how the scanner treats Priority Channels.

You can select the following items. Off The scanner provides no special treatment for Priority Channels. On The scanner scans all unlocked Channels and also checks Priority Channels. Plus On The scanner scans only Priority Channels.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Priority function and return to the previous menu.

Set Interval

This menu, lets you set the priority scan active interval time.

Press the number keys to enter the time, press [. / no / pri] to clear the input.

Note: Valid input range is from 1 to 10 sec.

If you enter “0” sec for the interval time, the scanner prompts “Out of Range” and “Set Min?(Y/N)”. Press [E / yes / gps] to select the minimum value (1 sec). Press [. / no / pri] to return to the editing state.

If you enter over “10” sec for the interval time, the scanner prompts “Out of Range” and “Set Max?(Y/N)”. Press [E / yes / gps] to select the maximum value (10 sec). Press [. / no / pri] to return to the editing state.

MaxCHs/Pri-Scan

You can set the Maximum priority channel numbers that are scanned during one priority scan interrupt using this menu. If there are more scannable priority channels than the value you select, the channels are divided into more than one group and the scanner scans each group in turn.

Note: The valid set range is from 1 to 100 channels.

Press the number keys to input the number. Press [E / yes / gps] to store the setting.

If you enter “0” for the max priority scan channels, the scanner prompts “Out of Range” and “Set Min?(Y/N)”. Press [E / yes / gps] to select the minimum value (1 channel). Press [. / no / pri] to return to the editing state.

If you enters over “100” for the max priority scan channels, the scanner prompts “Out of Range” and “Set Max?(Y/N)”. Press [E / yes / gps] to select the maximum value (100 channels). Press [. / no / pri] to return to the editing state.

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WX Operation

This menu lets you set the following items.

Weather Scan Weather Alert Program SAME Set Delay Time Set Attenuator Set Audio AGC WX Alt Priority

Select "Weather Scan" and press [E / yes / gps] to start Weather Scan.

Select any other and press [E / yes / gps] to enter each setting.

Weather Scan

When this item is selected at WX Operation, the scanner exits from the Menu Mode and goes to Weather Scan Mode. Then it starts scanning the 10 Weather channels normally.

The scanner stops if there is a carrier. If the carrier is lost, it resumes scanning (See: WEATHER SCAN MODE)

Weather Alert

You can select how Weather Scan works. Select from "Alert Only", names of SAME groups and “All FIPS”. If the names of the SAME groups are not changed from default setting, the displayed items are as follows.

Alert Only SAME 1 SAME 2 SAME 3 SAME 4 SAME 5 All FIPS

If you select Alert Only, the scanner immediately sounds a Weather Alert Siren (for Weather Alert Tone) when it detects the 1050 Hz Weather Alert Tone, then opens squelch and remains on the Weather Channel.

If you select one of the SAME Groups, the scanner attempts to decode the SAME data packets that precede the Weather Alert Tone. Then the scanner sounds a Weather Alert Siren (for Warning, Watch or Advisory) when the received County is the same as the programmed data. It then opens squelch and remains on the Weather Channel.

If you select All FIPS, the scanner sounds a Weather Alert Siren (for Warning, Watch or Advisory) when it decodes the SAME data packets. Then opens squelch and remains on the Weather Channel.

Press [E / yes / gps] to select and the scanner exits from Menu Mode. Then it goes to Weather Scan Mode with this selection.

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Program SAME

You can edit the 5 SAME Groups. The names of SAME Groups are displayed as Menu Items. Default names as follows.

SAME 1 SAME 2 SAME 3 SAME 4 SAME 5

Select the Name and press [E / yes / gps] to go to Same Group Editing Menu.

SAME Group Settings

You can set the following items.

Edit Name Edit County

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Note: The first line displays the name of the SAME Group.

Edit Name

You can name the SAME Group.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

Edit County

Each SAME Group has 8 entries. You can edit the desired FIPS Code. Stored codes are displayed as Menu Items.

For example, if the SAME Group has "043221", "043227" and "------", selectable items are as follows:

No.1 : 043221 No.2 : 043227 No.3 :

-----: No.8 :

------

Select the item and press [E / yes / gps] to enter the editing state.

In the editing state, the editing cursor is displayed. Press the number keys to enter the FIPS code. The cursor moves to the right by entering number. Turn [Scroll Control] to choose the cursor position from the left end to next to right end character, or from left end to right end character when there are already entered up to limit of length. Press the decimal key to clear all numbers.

Press [E / yes / gps] to store the code and return to the previous menu.

Note: If you try to store the County before entering all 6 digits, that County is set to "------" as blank.

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Set Delay Time

This setting controls how long the scanner stays on the Weather Channel after a transmission ends before resuming.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select the delay time setting from the following list:

-10 sec

-5 sec

-2 sec 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Attenuator

You can attenuate RF reception on the frequency.

On The frequency will be attenuated. Off The frequency will not be attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Audio AGC

When Audio AGC function is “On”, the scanner judges volume of the signal and changes the volume automatically.

You can turn “On” or “Off” AGC for Analog audio.

Analog : On / Off

On Audio AGC is on. Off Audio AGC is off.

Turn [Scroll Control] to focus the cursor on the item. Press [E / yes / gps] to change the setting and press [Menu] to return to the previous menu.

WX Alt Priority

This setting determines how the scanner treats the Weather Channels in Scan/Hold Mode Search/Hold Mode and Close Call Mode.

On The scanner checks the Weather Channels every 5 seconds to check for the presence of a 1050 Hz

Weather Alert Tone.

Off The scanner does not check the Weather Channels.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set this setting and return to the previous menu.

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Tone-Out for …

This menu lets you set the following items.

Tone-Out Standby Tone-Out Setup

Select “Tone-Out Standby” to start monitoring the Tone-out Frequency.

Select “Tone-Out Setup” to go to Tone-Out Setup.

Tone-Out Standby

When this item is selected at Tone-Out for …, the scanner exits from Menu Mode and goes to Tone-Out standby Mode.

Tone-Out Setup

You can edit the 10 Tone-Out channels.

The Names of the Tone-Out channels are displayed as Menu Items.

Default names as follows.

Tone-Out 1 Tone-Out 2 Tone-Out 3 : Tone-Out 10

Select the Name and press [E / yes / gps] to go to Tone-Out Settings.

Tone-Out Settings

You can edit these settings.

Edit Name Set Frequency Set Tone Set Delay Time Set Alert Set Audio AGC

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Note: The first line displays the name of selected Tone-Out channel.

Edit Name

You can name the Tone-Out channel.

Refer to FONT DATA for the characters that can be entered.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the name entered. The scanner returns to the previous menu.

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Set Frequency

You can set the following items.

Edit Frequency Set Modulation Set Attenuator

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Edit Frequency

If you select to edit the frequency, the scanner displays the current frequency in edit mode.

Press the number keys and [. / no / pri] to enter the frequency.

Press [E / yes / gps] to return to the previous menu.

Set Modulation

You can select the modulation from following settings.

Auto* The scanner uses the modulation normal for the frequency’s band. NFM The scanner uses Narrowband FM demodulation. FM The scanner uses FM demodulation.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

Set Attenuator

You can attenuate RF reception on the frequency. On The frequency will be attenuated. Off The frequency will not be attenuated.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the selection and return to the previous menu.

Set Tone

You can set the following items.

Edit Tone A Edit Tone B

Press [E / yes / gps] to go to each setting.

Edit Tone

When you select “Edit Tone A” or “Edit Tone B”, you can set the frequency for Tone A or B from 250 to 3500 Hz, and 0Hz.

Press [E / yes / gps] to set the Tone frequency and it remains on Tone A / B selection.

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100

Set Delay Time

This setting controls how long the scanner stays on Mute Off state after a transmission ends.

Turn [Scroll Control] to select setting value from:

0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec Infinite

Then press [E / yes / gps] to accept and return to the previous menu.

Set Alert

You can set these options in this menu.

Set Alert Tone Set Alert Light

Press [E / yes / gps] to enter the setting.

Set Alert Tone You can set whether the scanner should sound an Alert Tone when a tone-out channel becomes active*.

Off No alert sounds. Alert 1-9 The scanner sounds Alert1-9 with the Channel becomes active.

If you select “Off”, the scanner returns to the previous menu.

If you select “Alert1-9”, the scanner goes to Alert Level selection.

Auto The alert is set to the same volume as normal audio. Level1-15 The alert is fixed to the selected audio level.

Press [E / yes / gps] to accept the entry and return to the previous menu.

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Uniden BCD396XT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual