Uniden UBCD436-PT, UBCD536-PT Owner's Manual

UBCD436-PT

and

UBCD536-PT

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The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.

The voice coding technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment.
The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into
a human-readable form.

US Patent Nos #7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2, #6,199,037 B1, #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974,
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NOTE

Parts of this manual which relate to features and/or functions
of the UBCD436-PT which are not available for Australia/New
Zealand have been shaded out.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS MANUAL

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION .............................................1

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW ............................................ 1

MODIFICATION NOTICE .................................................... 1

PART 15 INFORMATION .................................................... 1

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 2

Earphone Warning ...........................................................2

Liquid Exposure Warning .....................................................2

Power Disconnection Caution ................................................2

SCANNING LEGALLY ........................................................ 2

AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA ................................................ 3

INTRODUCTION ........................................................4

HOW DOES THE HOME PATROL® WORK? .................................... 4

WHAT YOU HEAR ........................................................... 4

CREATE FAVORITES LISTS ................................................... 4

AVOID TRANSMISSIONS .................................................... 4

REPLAY TRANSMISSIONS ................................................... 5

RECORD TRANSMISSIONS .................................................. 5

MAIN FEATURES .......................................................5

INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER .......................................8

UBCD436PT ............................................................... 8

UBCD536PT ............................................................... 9

INSTALLING YOUR SCANNER ...........................................9

POWER RELATED ISSUES .................................................... 9

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA ..................................... 9

CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER ..................................... 9

BASE STATION .............................................................10

VEHICLE INSTALLATION ...................................................11

Mounting Using the Bracket ................................................. 11

Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve ........................................... 12

Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve ................................ 13

Connecting DC Cable with Orange Wire ..................................... 14

USING INTERNAL BATTERIES UBCD436PT ONLY .......................... 14

Using Rechargeable Batteries ............................................... 14

UNDERSTANDING THE MEMORY .......................................15

FAVORITES LISTS ..........................................................15

SYSTEMS ..................................................................15

TRUNKING SITES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DEPARTMENTS ............................................................15

SENTINEL SOFTWARE .................................................15

MANAGE PROFILES .......................................................15

MANAGE FAVORITES LISTS ................................................16

MANAGE DATABASES ..................................................... 16

SHARE FAVORITES LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

HOW TO INSTALL SENTINEL SOFTWARE ...................................16

UPDATING FIRMWARE .................................................... 16

UPDATING THE DATABASE ................................................17

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

TURN ON THE SCANNER ................................................... 17

KEYPAD AND KNOB CONTROLS ............................................ 18

UBCD536-PT ................................................................ 18

UBCD436-PT ................................................................ 19

COMMON CONTROLS (UBCD436-PT and UBCD536-PT) ...................... 21

SET YOUR LOCATION AND RANGE ......................................23

LOCATION OPTIONS .......................................................23

UNDERSTANDING RANGE .................................................24

SELECTING SERVICE TYPES ............................................24

NAVIGATING THE MENUS ..............................................25

DATA NAMING ............................................................. 25

DISPLAY MENU ............................................................25

A Look at the Display ........................................................ 27

SETTINGS MENU ..........................................................30

Adjust Key Beep ............................................................ 30

Battery Option (UBCD436-PT Only) .......................................... 30

Band Defaults .............................................................. 31

Auto Shuto ................................................................ 31

Set Clock .................................................................... 31

Replay Options ............................................................. 31

PC Programming Mode ..................................................... 31

Initialize Setting (Resetting the Scanner) ..................................... 32

See Scanner Information .................................................... 32

QUICK KEY CONCEPTS .................................................33

QUICK KEYS ...............................................................33

FAVORITES LIST QUICK KEYS ............................................... 33

SYSTEM QUICK KEYS .......................................................33

DEPARTMENT/SITES QUICK KEYS ..........................................33

SEARCH QUICK KEYS ...................................................... 33

SEARCH KEYS .............................................................. 33

PLANNING PROFILES ..................................................33

STARTUP KEYS ............................................................ 33

NUMBER TAGS ............................................................34

ALERTS ................................................................... 34

MANAGING FAVORITES LISTS .........................................34

NEW FAVORITES LIST/ FAVORITES LIST OPTIONS ...........................34

UNDERSTANDING LOCATION CONTROL ...................................35

PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS .............................................36

NEW SYSTEM/SYSTEM SETTINGS ..........................................36

SYSTEM SETTINGS ......................................................... 37

SYSTEM OPTIONS .........................................................37

PROGRAMMING SITES .................................................39

NEW SITE/SITE OPTIONS ...................................................39

PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENTS .......................................43

NEW DEPARTMENT/DEPARTMENT OPTIONS ...............................43

DEPARTMENT OPTIONS ...................................................43

PROGRAMMING FREQUENCIES/TGIDS .................................44

QUICKLY STORING A FREQUENCY/TGID .................................... 44

NEW CHANNEL/CHANNEL OPTIONS .......................................45

CHANNEL OPTIONS .......................................................46

SET SCAN SELECTION .................................................47

MANAGING FULL DATABASE ...........................................48

USING STARTUP KEYS .................................................48

TO USE A STARTUP KEY: ...................................................49

PRIORITY SCANNING ..................................................49

PRIORITY SCAN OPTIONS .................................................. 49

SCANNING ORDER ....................................................50

SCANNING ................................................................50

SELECTING QUICK KEYS ................................................... 52

TOGGLE DISPLAY MODES .................................................. 53

TOGGLE ID SCAN OR ID SEARCH ..........................................53

SELECT SERVICE TYPES .................................................... 53

HOLDING ..................................................................53

REPLAY THE LAST TRANSMISSIONS ........................................ 53

START/STOP RECORDING .................................................54

ADVANCED CHANNEL MENU ..............................................54

STORE A SEARCH FREQUENCY SEARCH WITH SCAN ......................54

ATTENUATION ............................................................. 54

MODULATION ............................................................. 54

Conventional Channel Modulation .......................................... 54

Site Modulation ............................................................. 54

INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY EXCHANGE ...................................55

REPEATER FREQUENCY CONVENTIONAL CHANNEL ........................ 55

CHANNEL VOLUME OFFSET ................................................ 55

AVOIDING CHANNELS, DEPARTMENTS, SITES, AND SYSTEMS ...............55

CHANGE YOUR LOCATION ................................................ 55

SET THE RANGE ...........................................................55

DIRECT FREQUENCY/TGID ENTRY .......................................... 56

USING NUMBER TAGS .....................................................56

CLOSE CALL MODES ....................................................... 57

CLOSE CALL HIT ...........................................................57

PRIORITY MODES .........................................................57

Weather Alert Priority ....................................................... 57

CUSTOM SEARCH BY SEARCH KEY ......................................... 57

CLOSE CALL ONLY ........................................................57

WEATHER SCAN ...........................................................57

TONEOUT STANDBY/SEARCH .............................................57

REVIEW AVOIDS ........................................................... 57

QUICK SEARCH AT CURRENT FREQUENCY .................................58

QUICK SEARCH ............................................................58

P25 ADJUSTMENT MODE ..................................................58

USING A GPS ..........................................................59

LOCATIONBASED SCANNING ............................................. 59

DISCOVERY MODE ....................................................59

NEW SESSION .........................................................60

SESSION OPTIONS ......................................................... 60

Start Discovery ............................................................. 60

Edit Session Name .......................................................... 60

Set Limit Frequencies (Conventional Only) ................................... 60

Set Modulation (Conventional Only) ........................................ 61

Set Step (Conventional Only) ................................................ 61

Set Delay ................................................................... 61

Set Logging ................................................................. 61

Set Compare to Database ................................................... 61

Set Record Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Set Time-Out Timer ......................................................... 61

System Information (Trunking Only) ........................................ 61

Set Auto Store ............................................................... 62

Delete Session .............................................................. 62

Change System (Trunking Only) ............................................. 62

REVIEW DISCOVERY ...................................................62

SEARCH/CLOSE CALL OPTIONS ........................................62

SEARCH OPTIONS .....................................................64

EDIT CUSTOM .............................................................64

SET SEARCH KEY ...........................................................65

SEARCH WITH SCAN .......................................................65

QUICK SEARCH ............................................................65

CUSTOM SEARCH ..........................................................66

SEARCHING

CHANGE DIRECTION OR RESUME SEARCH .................................66

Select Custom Search Bands ................................................ 66

Start/Stop Recording

Frequency Hold ............................................................. 67

Avoiding Frequencies

Storing Frequencies ......................................................... 67

Search Attenuation ......................................................... 67

Modulation ................................................................ 67

Direct Frequency Entry ...................................................... 67

Intermediate Frequency Exchange .......................................... 67

View Repeater Frequency ................................................... 67

Replay the Last Transmissions ............................................... 67

Start/Stop Recording ....................................................... 67

Storing Frequencies ......................................................... 67

Search Menu ................................................................ 67

Close Call Modes ............................................................ 67

Weather Alert Priority Mode ................................................. 67

Review Search Avoids ....................................................... 68

Close Call Hit ................................................................ 68

Direct Frequency Entry ...................................................... 68

Clear All Search Avoids ...................................................... 68

CLOSE CALL ...........................................................68

CLOSE CALL OPTIONS ..................................................... 68

Close Call Only .............................................................. 69

Hits with Scan .............................................................. 69

Set CC Mode ................................................................ 69

Set CC Bands ............................................................... 69

Set CC Alert ................................................................. 69

USING CLOSE CALL ........................................................70

Toggle Close Call Bands ..................................................... 70

Cancel a Hit ................................................................. 70

Holding on a Hit ............................................................ 70

View Last Hit ................................................................ 70

Avoiding Hits ............................................................... 71

Store a Hit .................................................................. 71

Close Call Attenuation ...................................................... 71

Review Avoids .............................................................. 71

Clear All Avoids ............................................................. 71

Attenuation ................................................................ 71

Modulation ................................................................ 71

Intermediate Frequency Exchange .......................................... 71

View Repeater Frequency ................................................... 72

Replay the Last Transmissions ............................................... 72

Start/Stop Recording ........................................................ 72

Storing ..................................................................... 72

Quick Search at Current Frequency .......................................... 72

Weather Alert Priority Mode ................................................. 72

Close Call Menu ............................................................. 72

WEATHER OPERATION .................................................72

WEATHER OPTIONS ........................................................72

Set Delay Time .............................................................. 73

Set Attenuator .............................................................. 73

Set Audio AGC .............................................................. 73

Program SAME .............................................................. 73

Weather Alert Priority ....................................................... 73

Weather Scan ............................................................... 74

Change Channel ............................................................ 74

Attenuation ................................................................ 74

Intermediate Frequency Exchange .......................................... 74

Replay the Last Transmissions ............................................... 74

Quick Search ............................................................... 74

Weather Menu .............................................................. 74

WEATHER ALERT ..........................................................74

FIRE TONEOUT .......................................................76

TONEOUT SETUP .........................................................76

Edit Name .................................................................. 77

Set Frequency ............................................................... 77

Set Tone .................................................................... 77

Set Delay Time .............................................................. 77

Set Alert .................................................................... 77

Set Audio AGC .............................................................. 77

FIRE TONEOUT STANDBY/SEARCH ........................................78

Select a Dierent Tone-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Listen to Tone-Out Frequency ............................................... 79

Attenuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Modulation ................................................................. 79

Intermediate Frequency Exchange .......................................... 79

Start/Stop Recording ........................................................ 79

Store Found Tones .......................................................... 79

Tone-Out Menu ............................................................ 79

APPENDIX ............................................................79

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 79

Scan Mode, Nothing to Scan ................................................ 79

Scanning Interrupted ....................................................... 79

All Channels Out of Range .................................................. 80

CHARACTERS ..............................................................80

DEFAULT BAND COVERAGE ................................................81

SERVICE TYPES ............................................................ 82

Reformatting the microSD Card ............................................. 83

ENTERING IDS .............................................................83

TYPE II SPECIAL STATUS BITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

WEATHER CHANNELS ......................................................85

CTCSS FREQUENCIES ......................................................87

DCS CODES ...............................................................88

REVERSE LIST .............................................................. 88

REPEATER FREQUENCY LIST ...............................................89

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  UBCD436PT ............................90

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  UBCD536PT ............................92

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

IMPORTANT! This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio
frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications
Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or
cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The
installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited,
regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law

enforcement ofcials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your

community.

Caution - FCC RF Exposure Requirements

Transmitter operating conditions: The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7.8 in. (20 cm) from all persons
and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter

MODIFICATION NOTICE

Changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this

product in any way other than as detailed by this Users Guide, could void your authority to operate
this product.

PART 15 INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE

Parts of this manual which relate to features and/or functions of the UBCD436-PT
which are not available for Australia/New Zealand have been shaded out.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. In Canada, a radio license must be obtained prior to possession and use of this scanner
receiver.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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

Earphone Warning

You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with your scanner. Use of an incorrect

earphone or headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack
is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.

Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the
earphone or headset. Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing
damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch
control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear
canal.

Liquid Exposure Warning

Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock,

do not expose this unit to rain or moisture!

Power Disconnection Caution

IMPORTANT: Always turn the scanner off before disconnecting external power. Some

settings are saved only as the scanner is powering down.

SCANNING LEGALLY

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and re

departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio
services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service
providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However,
there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal

transmission)

• Pager transmissions

• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to nes and

possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a
conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone

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transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the
legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these

transmissions. Do not open your scanners case to make any modications that could allow it

to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanners
internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate
your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile and/or
portable use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is
also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety

ofcials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.

AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA

Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. Son utilisation est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil ne doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique qu’il reçoit, même se lebrouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

Une version française de ce guide d’utilisation est disponible sur le site Web d’Uniden au :
www.uniden.com.

1. Sur le site d’Uniden, sélectionnez “ Support”, puis “ Owner’s Manuals”.

2. Au menu déroulant de sélection des produits, choisissez “Scanners”.

3. Sélectionnez le modèle et cliquez sur le drapeau canadien.

4. La version française du guide d’utilisation de ce modèle.

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INTRODUCTION

The Uniden UBCD436-PT and UBCD536-PT are digital TrunkTracker V communications receivers
that require no user programming. Simply turn it on, enter your location, and you will immediately
begin hearing communications in your area. This functionality is made possible by combining
the rich radio system database from RadioReference.com with Uniden’s patented radio system
selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems.

HOW DOES THE HOME PATROL® WORK?

When you set your location, the scanner searches its databases for channels near that location.
If you enter your zip code, the scanner searches within a 20 mile radius of the center of that zip
code. If you use the Auto Locate feature, that range increases to 30 miles. If you manually enter
your location or connect an optional GPS receiver, your scanner will select channels that apply to
your precise location. You can adjust the range from 0 to 50 miles.

Your scanner uses these databases:

• Radio System Database – provided by www.radioreference.com, this database contains

radio system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and geographic
locations for radio systems across most of North America.

• ZIP Code Geographic Database – provides geographical coordinates for most zip and postal

codes in the US and Canada.

• RadioReference SysID Database – contains system ID and geographic location information

for trunked radio systems across North America.

WHAT YOU HEAR

Your scanner has over 10,000 police, re, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set for

instant access. You can also listen to weather channels and weather alerts, and you can set your
scanner to monitor weather alerts.

NOTE: There are some communications that the public is locked out from monitoring.
Your scanner cannot receive agencies that scramble their communications; it also cannot
receive agencies on private proprietary systems.

Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on, you can turn on specic

types of agencies you want to hear (and turn off those you don’t).

CREATE FAVORITES LISTS

As you nd transmissions you like and would like to monitor again, you can save them to a

Favorites List. When you opt to listen to a Favorites List, your scanner will monitor only the
transmissions from that list.

You can assign a Quick Key to a Favorites List (FLQK) that allows you to quickly turn a Favorites
List on or off by simply entering the quick key on the keypad while scanning.

AVOID TRANSMISSIONS

You can also select transmissions for your scanner to Avoid (ignore).

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REPLAY TRANSMISSIONS

Your scanner Replay feature acts as an instant replay of the transmissions you’ve just heard.
You can set how long a period Replay records for instant playback. This period can range from
30 seconds to 240 seconds (4 minutes). While you can replay that recording immediately and
continue replaying it, you cannot save it for future listening.

RECORD TRANSMISSIONS

With your scanner, you can record transmissions. When you begin recording, your scanner adds
the Replay recording buffer to the recording. These recording sessions are saved and can be
replayed on demand. Rename and delete sessions through the Review Recordings submenu.

MAIN FEATURES

No Programming Required – Factory programmed microSD® card for radio systems.
The pre-programmed favorite list is updatable with the Sentinel.

Scan by Location – Allows you to set your location(s) by zip/postal code or GPS coordinates for

instant reception. The Auto-locate feature will nd local systems if you don’t know where you are.

Favorites Scan – Allows you to organize your Systems into Favorites Lists. The scanner will scan

multiple Favorites Lists and Full Database at the same time.

4 GB microSD card (provided - 1 GB up to 32 GB supported) – For storing Favorites Lists,

Proles, all your settings, Discovery sessions, and recording sessions. (UBCD436-PT - located

behind the batteries; UBCD536-PT - located on the the scanner faceplate.)

Location Based Scanning – Connect to a GPS receiver (not included) for precise system
selection and continuing reselection when you travel. The scanner can automatically Avoid and
Unavoid Trunked Sites and Departments in Systems based on your current location as provided
by an external GPS unit.

Range Control – Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for
channels in Favorites Lists and the database. Location precision for departments and sites that

allows you to dene a location and range using rectangles instead just of a single circle.

Trunk Tracker V Operation – Scans APCO 25 Phase 1 and Phase 2, X2-TDMA, Motorola,
EDACS, and LTR trunked systems, as well as conventional analog and P25 digital channels.

Multi-Site Trunking – Lets you program the scanner to share trunked system IDs across multiple
sites without duplicating IDs.

Control Channel Only Scanning – With Motorola trunking frequencies, you do not have to
program voice channel frequencies.

Instant Replay – Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.

Audio Recording – Capture transmissions for later playback.

Encryption Muting - APCO P25 encrypted voice is muted automatically.

Custom Alerts – You can program your scanner to alert when you receive, a Channel or Unit ID,

a Close Call hit, an ID is transmitted with an Emergency Alert, or a Tone-out hit. For each alert
in the scanner, you can select from 9 different tone patterns, 15 volume settings, 7 colors, and 3

ash patterns.

Multicolor LED Alert – The alert LED with 7 colors, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or
White, can be used with your Custom Alerts.

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Trunking Discovery – Monitors system trafc on a trunked radio system to nd unknown IDs and
automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identication.

Conventional Discovery – Searches a range of frequencies to nd unknown frequencies and
automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identication.

Scan by Service Types – Scan your channels by Service Type i.e. Fire, Police, Railroad, etc.

Scan Speed - 85 channels per second.

Search Speed – 78 step/sec. (typical) in Search mode (max) except for 5 kHz steps. 250 step/

sec. (typical) in Search mode (max) – (Turbo Search) for 5 kHz steps.

Multi-Level Display and Keypad light – Makes the display and keypad easy to see in dim light
with three light levels.

Temporary or Permanent Avoid – For Systems/Sites/Departments/Channels.

System/Channel Number Tagging – Number tags allow you to quickly navigate to a specic

Favorites List, System, or Channel.

Start-up Configuration – You can program each of your Favorites Lists with a Startup Key (0-9)
so that when you power up the scanner and press the key number, just those Favorites Lists
assigned to the key will be enabled for scan.

Close Call

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RF Capture Technology – Lets you set the scanner so it detects and provides

information about nearby radio transmissions. Close Call Do-not-Disturb checks for Close Call
activity in between channel reception so active channels are not interrupted.

Broadcast Screen – Allows the scanner to ignore hits on known broadcast frequencies including
pager frequencies in search and Close Call modes. You can also program up to 10 custom
frequency ranges that the scanner will ignore.

Fire Tone-Out Standby/Tone Search – Lets you set the scanner to alert you if a two-tone
sequential page is transmitted. You can set up to 32 Tone-Outs. The scanner will also search and
display unknown tones.

PC Programming – Use the Sentinel software to manage your scanners Proles, Favorites Lists,

Databases, and rmware updates.

Analog and Digital AGC – Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio
systems.

Priority/Priority w/DND Scan – priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most
important channels while monitoring other channels for transmissions.

Priority ID Scan – Allows you to set priority to talkgroup IDs.

Intermediate Frequency Exchange – Changes the IF used for a selected channel/frequency to

help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.

Individual Channel Volume Offset – Allows you to adjust the volume offset for each channel.

Configurable Band Defaults – Allows you to set the step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25,

50 or 100 kHz) and modulation (AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or FMB) for 31 different bands.

Repeater Find – Allows the scanner to try to switch to the repeater frequency if an input
frequency is found.

Adjustable Scan/Search Delay/Resume – Set a delay up to 30 seconds or a forced resume up
to 10 seconds for each channel or search.

Data Naming – Allows you to name each Favorites List, System, Site, Department, Channel, ID,
Location, Custom Search, and SAME group, using up to 64 characters.

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Duplicate Input Alert – Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored
in the scanner.

Quick Keys – You can assign up to 100 Quick Keys to your Favorites Lists, Systems,
Departments, and Sites.

Search Avoids – You can temporarily Avoid up to 250 frequencies and permanently Avoid up to
250 frequencies in any Search mode or Close Call mode.

10 Custom Searches – Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges.

Search with Scan Operation – Lets you include Custom Search ranges during scan operation.

3 Search Keys – You can assign 3 of the number keys to start a Custom Search, Tone-Out

Search, or Close Call Search.

Quick Search – Allows you to start searching at the displyed frequency or enter a frequency and
start searching.

SAME Weather Alert/Priority – Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is
transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. You can also set a weather channel as a priority
channel.

Built-in Battery Charger (UBCD436-PT only) – Allows you to charge the rechargeable batteries
in the scanner from any USB port.

DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable (UBCD536-PT Only) – Using the optional DIN-E sleeve or a
standard ISO technique, the scanner can be easily mounted in most vehicles.

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER

Accessories included in the box are:

UBCD436-PT UBCD536-PT

USB Connection Cable AC Power Adapter

3 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Cigarette Lighter Power Cord

microSD card (installed) USB Connection Cable

Swivel Belt Clip (attached) microSD card (installed)

SMA-BNC Antenna Adaptor DIN-E sleeve (optional accessory)

Rubber Antenna DC Cord with Orange Wire

AC Adaptor Mounting Bracket with screw and foot

DC Adaptor Telescopic Antenna

UBCD436PT

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UBCD536PT

INSTALLING YOUR SCANNER

The UBCD536-PT can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base station, and
connected to a standard outlet that supplies 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. You must use either the
supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna, properly and safely mounted at your
chosen site.

The unit can also be placed above, beneath, or in the dash of your vehicle using the supplied
bracket and mounting hardware.

• If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna

away from the source.

• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

POWER RELATED ISSUES

Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted, do not unplug the AC adapter during the
time the memory is accessed for programming or auto store.

Note 1: If when you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is ON, the scanner
may not power on. Should this occur, simply turn the control OFF, then ON again.

Note 2: When you turn off the scanner using the power switch, the scanner remembers the
last settings and mode. When you turn power back on, it resumes the previous mode.

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA

The scanner’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including
an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.

Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to connect
an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. Cable loss increases with higher frequency.

CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER

In a noisy area, an optional amplied extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might

provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cables 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your
scanners back-panel Ext. Sp. Jack.

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WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner’s Ext. SP jack or headphone

jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might
also damage the scanner.

UBCD536-PT Only - All audio output is Class-D amplied (PWM). Never connect Ext.

SP jack or headphone jack to an external Class-D AMP.

BASE STATION

This is the simplest approach to let you get started quickly. Decide on a location that is convenient
to a nearby wall outlet, has desk space to let you complete your programming worksheets, will
safely allow the indoor antenna to be extended, or near a window to use an outdoor antenna.

To secure the radio to a surface by means of the mounting bracket, follow the steps below:

1. Attach the four protective mounting feet to the mounting bracket when you casually use the

scanner on a at surface. Should you desire to permanently mount the scanner, remove the

feet and use wood screws through the bracket as described in Steps 2 and 3.

2. Use the bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting screws.

3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws.

4. Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the radio case so the bracket is
beneath the radio. Secure the bracket using the two threaded knobs. Never over tighten the
knobs.

Once the radio is positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using the supplied 13.8V, 750
mA AC adapter. Insert the barrel of the AC adapter to the jack on the rear, upper right side of the
radio marked. Insert the connector of the supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the BNC Antenna
Connector and apply moderate pressure to secure it.

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VEHICLE INSTALLATION

You can mount your scanner in your vehicle, using either the supplied bracket or the optional
DIN-E sleeve.

If the scanner loses power (as when you turn off your car’s ignition with the scanners power switch
on), it can corrupt the microSD card. To ensure that does not happen, turn off the scanner before
turning the car’s ignition off.

WARNING! AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES.

Ignoring this installation concern may result in bodily harm and the inability of the
airbag to perform properly.

Mounting Using the Bracket

With the bracket removed from the radio, use the holes in the bracket as a template to initially
mark the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be absolutely certain of what might be behind
the mounting surface before making any holes, be it above, or below, or in front of your dash,
armrest console, or other location. If you drill carelessly, expensive damage can result. If in doubt,

consult your vehicle dealer’s service department or a qualied professional installer.

1. Using appropriate screws or other hardware, secure the bracket.

2. Insert the scanner and insert the bracket knobs to lock the scanner in position.

3. Attach the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear of the scanner and plug the adapter end
into a dash mounted 12V DC socket.

4. Attach a suitable mounted mobile antenna to the antenna jack on the back of the scanner.

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Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve

If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle using the optional DIN-E

sleeve, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualied installer. Before installing,
conrm that your scanner ts in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary

materials to complete the task.

Your scanner requires a 2 x 7-1/8 x 5-5/16 inch (50 x 180 x 135 mm) mounting area. Allow an
additional 2-3/8 inch (60mm) space behind the unit for connectors and wires.

1. Remove the bracket if it is attached.

2. Remove the four Philips screws from four small tabs on the rear of the case that secure the
outer metal case and pull off the case (toward the rear) with care.

3. Install the DIN sleeve into the opening in your dashboard, lip facing out.

4. Push out the top and bottom tabs to hold the sleeve rmly in place.

5. Before inserting the scanner in the sleeve, attach the cable from the previously mounted
antenna. Attach the DC Power leads. RED goes to a positive (+) connection on your fuse
block while BLACK connects to the vehicles chassis ground (-).

6. Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of the headlamp switch so that when you activate
the headlights, the scanners LCD display changes intensity. Be sure all the connections are
routed away from any potentially pinching or slicing sheet metal.

7. Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place.

8. To remove the unit, fully insert the removal keys into each slot on the left and right edges of
the front panel. Carefully slide the radio from the sleeve.

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Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve

If you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit, at a later time, you
should plan to remove the scanner from the DIN-E sleeve. This is easily done using the provided
Removal Keys that come with the optional DIN-E sleeve.

Refer to the illustration that follows, showing the Removal Keys.

Fully insert both Removal Keys into the slots on the left and the right edges of the radios dress
panel. You cannot remove the radio with only one key. Press in fully, and do not twist the keys.
The radio will unlock from the sleeve making withdrawal from the sleeve possible. Store the keys
in a safe place for future use.

Mounting Using ISO Technique

Some vehicles can take advantage of another approach to mounting a radio in a vehicle, called
the ISO technique. However, this technique requires a very detailed and thorough knowledge of
the technique. Therefore, we strongly suggest that if you have any doubt about your experience
and abilities, please consult with a professional installer who is familiar with the ISO approach to
radio installation.

To begin the process, it is rst necessary to remove the scanners outer metal sleeve from the

inner chassis. Unthread the four screws in the rear of the unit. Slide the cover toward the rear and
off. Once the sleeve is removed, you will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on either side
of the chassis cabinet. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw

type should be chosen by a qualied installer based on the internal vehicle bracket which will be

used in securing the scanner chassis.

Once the original radio is removed from the vehicle dash and the t of the scanner is correct,

be sure to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any other cables or wires, to the scanner
before the scanner is secured.

The following illustration is a typical example of the ISO technique and the general side mounting
screw holes often encountered. It does not actually represent the Uniden scanner or your vehicle’s
mounting bracket. Only a professional installer will be able to determine the best and correct
approach.

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Connecting DC Cable with Orange Wire

Connect this cable to the vehicle’s electric system that receives power when you turn on your
headlights. Now your scanner’s display will automatically dim when you turn on the headlights.

USING INTERNAL BATTERIES UBCD436PT ONLY

Install the Batteries

You can power your scanner using 3 rechargeable AA or 3 alkaline AA batteries. Rechargeable
batteries are included.

Before you use rechargeable batteries, you must charge them. Insert 3 AA batteries in the battery
compartment. Replace the cover.

Selecting the Battery Type

Note: The Factory default setting for battery type is On (NiMH).

When using Alkaline batteries the unit must be set to charge Off (Alkaline). This is done through
the Settings in the Menu.

1. Press Menu to open MENU.

2. Turn the Scroll Control Knob to ‘Settings’ and press the Knob.

3. Turn the Scroll Control Knob to ‘Battery Options’ and press the Knob.

4. Turn the Scroll Control Knob to ‘Set Charge Mode’ and press the Knob.

5. Turn the Scroll Control Knob to ‘Off (Alkaline)’ and press the knob.

Charging the rechargeable NiMHBatteries

Before charging, make sure that the Scanner charge mode is set to charge On (NiMH).

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the scanner’s USB Connector. When the batteries are fully
charged, ‘Charge Complete’ appears.

UBCD436-PT is supplied with a 12V vehicle charger and USB cable.

1. Plug the 12V vehicle charger into a cigarette socket.

2. Plug the USB cable into the USB socket on the 12V Vehicle charger and the Scanner’s mini USB.

The AC adaptor is also available as an accessory.

WARNING! If the scanner is set to charge Off (Alkaline), it won’t be charged.

WARNING! To prevent damage to NiMH batteries, never charge them in an area where the
temperature is above 45°C (113°F) or below 0°C (32°F).

USING ALKALINE BATTERIES
& CHARGERS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE .
SELECT BATTERY TYPE THROUGH THE
MENU BEFORE USING CHARGERS.

CAUTION

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UNDERSTANDING THE MEMORY

All of the information contained in the scanner is stored on a microSD card supplied with the
scanner. This includes Favorites Lists, all the radio settings, and the Radio Reference database.

FAVORITES LISTS

Because the memory is based on the Radio Reference database we now have a different order of
organization not like banks and channels in traditional scanners, but more like Dynamic Memory
Architecture. You can now use Favorites Lists that follow RR database structure of Systems that
contain Departments that hold the Channels (conventional frequencies or IDs) and then there
are Sites to hold just the trunking frequencies. If you are familiar with DMA (Dynamic Memory
Architecture) scanners, think of departments as being like channel groups.

Favorites Lists will allow you to store channels you nd when you are scanning from the full

database (the easiest way). They can contain channels from trunking systems and conventional
systems. You can also manually add systems, (not single sites), departments and channels into
Favorites Lists from the database as well as program new systems, departments, sites, and
channels with the Sentinel software.

You can save up to 256 different lists in the scanner (and software) and associate them with any

or all of your proles. You can monitor one or more lists at a time and/or the database. You can
also export you lists to a le to share them. Deleting a prole will not delete the lists associated
with a prole. However, deleting a Favorites List will delete it from all proles.

SYSTEMS

Systems will hold all of your Sites, Departments, and Channels.

TRUNKING SITES

Inside systems are trunked sites hold the trunking frequencies for any trunking system and any
band plan information needed. You will need at least one site for each trunked system and some
systems can have several sites.

DEPARTMENTS

Departments are also created inside systems. Departments hold frequencies (channels) for
conventional systems and IDs (also called channels) for trunked systems.

SENTINEL SOFTWARE

MANAGE PROFILES

Proles are “snapshots” of your scanner’s set up. A prole contains all your conguration settings

as well as all of your Favorites Lists, Avoids, and System settings. Sentinel can save multiple

proles so you can also restore different proles as you need them. For example, If you regularly
visit a specic location, you can create a prole for that location. You can save it to Sentinel to use

whenever you visit.

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MANAGE FAVORITES LISTS

You can create Favorites Lists in Sentinel and then associate them with specic proles. Sentinel

allows you to create your own systems, or edit systems already in a Favorites list. These systems

can include information not provided by the weekly database downloads. When those proles are

written to your scanner, only specied Favorites Lists are written to the scanner.

MANAGE DATABASES

Uniden updates the Database used in your scanner every week. You can decide how often you
want to update the databases on your scanner. When you update them through Sentinel, it checks
the website for the most current database and saves it in Sentinel. When you select Write to
Scanner, the new database is updated in the scanner.

SHARE FAVORITES LISTS

Create and share Favorites lists with your friends or others in the HomePatrol® Community at
http://www.HomePatrol.com and the HomePatrol Twiki site at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol
for Favorites Lists that cover common services such as Railroad, Marine Radio, Civilian and
Military Air bands, and more.

HOW TO INSTALL SENTINEL SOFTWARE

If you have not already installed Sentinel software, follow these procedures.

1. Use the USB cable to connect your scanner to your PC.

2. Press Menu, Select Settings, then select PC Programming Mode.
The Unit reboot and go into PC Programming.
If USB cable is not connected a error message comes on LCD, and stay in menu.

3. PC Programming Mode displays while it is connected to the PC.

4. The microSD card in your scanner will install to your PC like an additional drive.

5. Open the drive folder and Double-click setup.exe in the Setup folder.

6. When installation is complete, Sentinel software is installed on your PC.

7. You can now disconnect the USB cable.

8. Sentinel will automatically notify you if a more recent version is available.

UPDATING FIRMWARE

Your scanner updates its rmware through Sentinel. In that process, Sentinel connects to the
internet and checks for the current rmware version to download.

From time to time, Uniden will release rmware updates to improve existing functionality, add new
features, or address issues found in its operation. Updating the rmware takes just a few minutes

and is easily accomplished using the Sentinel Software you installed on your PC.

Simply connect your scanner to your PC using the supplied USB cable and press Menu then
select PC Programming Mode. Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE/Update Firmware and follow the
on-screen prompts.

For information about what is included in each update, see:

• http://www.uniden.com.au/AUSTRALIA/pubcd436pt_index.asp

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UPDATING THE DATABASE

1. To update the scanner’s database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
Select Mass Storage.

2. Next, in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Master HPDB.

3. Finally, write the new database to your scanner by selecting Scanner/Write to Scanner.

SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER

TURN ON THE SCANNER

UBCD436-PT

For Model Number Procedure

UBCD436-PT

1. Press and hold

for about 2 seconds.

2. If the screen is too dark, tap

to turn on the backlight.

3. Press the scroll control to display the volume level. Turn the
scroll control (within 3 seconds) to adjust the volume.

4. Press the scroll control again to close the volume level (or let
it disappear after 10 seconds).

5. Press Func then press the scroll control to display the
squelch level. Turn the scroll control counter-clockwise all
the way then clockwise until the noise stops, then one notch
more.

6. Press the scroll control again to close the squelch level.

UBCD536-PT

1. Rotate VOL clockwise and set the volume to around 10
o’clock.

2. Rotate the SQ knob counter-clockwise all the way, and then
rotate the VOL knob to nd a comfortable volume level.
Rotate the SQ clockwise until the noise stops, then one
notch more.

The rst time you turn on your scanner it will prompt you to set the clock. See Set Clock, page 31.

To begin scanning right away, press the Zip button to select your country and zip/postal code (See
Data Naming, page 25, to enter postcode). The scanner will load channels for your area from
the database and start scanning.

UBCD536-PT

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KEYPAD AND KNOB CONTROLS

UBCD536-PT

Key Operation

Power/VOL Light • Turns the scanner on/o and adjusts the volume.

• Press Func then Vol to enter/exit P25 Adjustment mode.

• Press to toggle backlight intensity.

SQ

• Turn to adjust the squelch.

• Press to toggle Close Call modes.

• Press and hold to enable Close Call Only mode.

• Press Func then SQ to start Fire Tone-Out Standby Search.

Scroll Control/Function • Press to enter Function mode for 3 seconds.

• Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu mode.

• Turn to select a menu item in Menu mode.

• Turn to set decode threshold in P25 Adjustment mode.

• Turn to select characters with Data Naming.

• Turn to select Scan/Search direction and to continue Scan/Search in

Scan/Search modes.

• Turn to scroll Channels or Frequencies in Hold modes.

• Turn in Department Pause to scroll Departments.

• Turn in System Pause to scroll Systems.

• Turn in Site Pause to scroll Sites in current system.

• Turn in Search Pause to select Custom Search Banks to enable in Search

mode.

• Turn to select next or previous recording in Replay mode.

• Turn to resume Close Call search in Close Call Only mode.

• Turn to start a Quick Search Hold mode in Close Call Hold mode.

• Turn to select next Weather Channel in Weather Scan.

• Turn to select Tone-outs in Tone-out Standby/Search mode.

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Key Operation

Avoid • Press to exit all menus and return to previous mode.

• Press to toggle Channel/Frequency Avoid status in Receive/Hold

modes.

• Press to toggle Avoid status in System, Department, or Site Pause.

• Press and hold to clear all System/Site/Department/Channel Avoids in

current systems in Scan Hold mode.

• Press and hold to clear Search Avoids in Search Hold mode.

• Press Func then Avoid to review all Search Avoids in Search modes.

• Press Func then Avoid to review Avoids in current system in Scan

mode.

Zip Press to enter country and zip/postal codes.

Serv Press to select Service types.

Rang Press to select Range.

UBCD436-PT

Key Operation

Power/Light/Lock

• Press and hold to turn the scanner on or o.

• Press to use the backlight.

• Press Func then

to lock or unlock the keypad.

Func (Function) Press to enter Functin mode for 3 seconds.

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Key Operation

Scroll Control (Volume,
Squelch)

• Press then turn to adjust volume level in Scan mode.

• Press Func then turn

Vol to adjust the squelch.

• Press

Vol then Func then Vol to view P25 Adjustment mode.

• Press

Vol to exit P25 Adjustment mode.

• Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu mode.

• Press Func then turn to decode threshold in P25 Adjustment mode.

• Turn to select characters with Data Naming.

• Turn to select Scan/Search direction and to continue Scan/Search in

Scan/Search modes.

• Turn to scroll Channel or Frequency in Hold mode.

• Turn in Department Pause to scroll Departments.

• Turn in System Pause to scroll Systems.

• Turn in Site Pause to scroll Sites in current system.

• Turn in Search Pause to select Custom Search Banks to enable in Search

mode.

• Turn to select next or previous recording in Replay mode.

• Turn to resume Close Call search in Close Call mode.

• Turn to start a Quick Search in Close Call Hold mode.

• Turn to select next receivable Weather Channel in Weather Scan.

• Turn to select Tone-Outs in Tone-Out Standby mode.

Avoid

• Press to exit all menus and return to previous mode.

• Press to toggle Channel/Frequency Avoid status in Receive/Hold

modes.

• Press to toggle Avoid status in System, Department, or Site Pause.

• Press and hold to clear all System/Site/Department/Channel Avoids in

current systems in Scan Hold mode.

• Press and hold to clear Search Avoids in Search Hold mode.

• Press Func then Avoid to toggle Close Call modes.

• Press Func then press and hold Avoid to enable Close Call Only mode.

Zip/Services

• Press to enter country-zip/postal code.

• Press Func then Zip to select Service Types