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USC230 OWNER’S MANUAL O WNER’S MANU AL OWNER’S MANUAL O WNER’S MANU AL USC230 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 1 Frid ay, July 21, 2006 7: 39 PM[...]

2 Precautions Pr ecautions Before you use this scanne r , please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WA RNING! Be sure to use the supplied 8 Ω monaural headphone. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your he aring. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in bo th headphones o[...]

3 Precautions WA R N I N G ! Uniden does not represent this un it to be wat erproof. T o reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do no t expose this unit to rain or moisture . Motorola ® , PL ® , Private Line ® , D PL ® , and Digital Private Line ® are registered trade marks of Motorola, Inc. Uniden ® and Bearcat ® ar e registered trade[...]

4 Contents Contents Precautions ......................................................................................... 2 Contents ............................................................................ .................. 4 Introduction ....................................................................... .................. 7 Feature Highl[...]

5 Contents Adjusting the Key Beep ...... ............................................................. 39 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ..................................... ................... 39 Turning Power Save On or Off ................ ........................................ 39 Priority Scan ....................... ..........................[...]

6 Contents Searching and Storing ..................................................................... 66 Service Search ............................................................................... 66 Changing the step of Air Band ........................................................ 66 Quick Search ...........................................[...]

7 Introduction Introduction Y our USC230 scanner is a st ate-of-the-a rt scanner radio with automatic scanning capa bilities. Y ou can store frequencies such as racing, po lice, fire/emergency , marine, air , and other communications into the scanner . Y ou ca n carry it with you wherever yo u go, use it at ho me as a base unit, or inst all it in y[...]

8 Introduction Band Plan 2 108.0000 - 136.9875 AM 12.5 / 8.33 108.0000 - 136.9916 Selectable 137.0000 - 137.9950 FM 5 138.0000 - 157.9875 FM 12.5 158.0000 - 160.5900 FM 10 160.6000 - 162.5875 FM 12.5 162.6000 - 173.9875 FM 12.5 216.0000 - 224.9950 FM 5 400.0000 - 405.9875 FM 12.5 406.0000 - 439.9937 FM 6.25 440.0000 - 465.9950 FM 5 466.0000 - 469.9[...]

9 Introduction Band Plan 3 400.0000 - 405.9875 FM 12.5 406.0000 - 439.9937 FM 6.25 440.0000 - 449.9937 FM 6.25 450.0000 - 469.9900 FM 10 470.0000 - 512.0000 FM 6.25 806.0000 - 960.0000 FM 12.5 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 FM 12.5 Frequency Rage (MHz) Mode Step (kHz) 25.0000 - 29.9950 FM 5 30.0000 - 79.9937 FM 6.25 80.0000 - 82.9937 FM 6.25 83.0000 - 87.29[...]

10 Feature Highlights Feature Highlight s General Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology - you can set the scanner so it detects and pr ovides information about nearby radio transm issions. See “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 7 2 for more information. Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - your scanner ’s memory is organized so that it m[...]

11 Feature Highlights Attenuator – Y ou can set the scanner ’s attenu ator to reduce the input strength of st rong signals by about 18 dB received by the scanner . Repeater Reverse – Y ou can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system. Channel Alert – Y ou can set the scanner so it alerts you whe[...]

12 Feature Highlights Custom Search – Let s you program up to 10 custom search ranges. Y ou can search any of these range s simultaneously . CTCSS/DCS Search – Lets the scanner search for CTCSS or DCS tones. Y ou can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Quick Search – Le ts you search from the currently- tuned frequency if you are[...]

13 Feature Highlights PC Control and Cloning PC Control – Y ou can transfer programm ing data to and from your scanner and your personal co mputer , and control the scanner using a co mputer . This helps you find frequencies listed on the Internet and load th em into the scanner . Clone Mo de – Y ou can clone all programmed data, including the [...]

14 Feature Highlights T o get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the bas ic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read “Underst anding Scanning” on Page 15 for a quick background on the technology . The firs t thing you’ll need to do is install batteries in th e scanner . Then you need[...]

15 Understanding Scanning Underst anding Scanning This section provides you with background on how scanning works. Y ou don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner , but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your USC230. Underst anding the Scanner ’ s Memory Y our scan ner ’s memory is organized in an archite[...]

16 Understanding Scanning for any active frequency within the lower and upper limit s you specify . When the scanner finds an active frequency , it stops on th at frequency as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequen cy is interesting, you can program it into the scanner ’s memory . If not, you ca n continue to sear ch. What is CT[...]

17 Understanding Scanning Y ou ca n search for t he following CTC SS frequencies an d DCS codes. CTCSS Frequencies (Hz) DCS Codes (O ctal) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 1 10.9 1 14.8 1 18.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.[...]

18 Understanding Scanning Using the Scanner at the Racetrack Keeping up with the action at the racetrack is easy and fun. Y ou can hear drivers communicating with their pit crews, of ficials co mmunicati ng with drivers and cre ws, and track workers communicatin g with everybody . Each user at the racetrack transmits and receives on one or more fre[...]

19 Understanding Scanning When you want to store a conventio nal system, all you need to know is the frequencies they opera te on. When you are scanning a conven tional system, the scanner stop s very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity . If there isn’t, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then th e scanner[...]

20 Understanding Scanning Information On The Internet The Internet is a g reat source for current frequencies an d information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of frequencies for your area. Y ou can use a search engine to find and use them. Make a list of the agen cies you want to lis ten to, then look up the frequencies and systems used b[...]

21 Included With Your Scanner Included With Y our Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately cont act your place of purchase. Owners Scanner AC Adapter Belt Clip Manual Antennas Wri st S t ra p Batteries Connection Cable USC230 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Headset Included With Y our Scanner SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page[...]

22 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Y our Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner re ceives in terference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna aw ay from the source. • T o improve the scanner ’s re ception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage[...]

23 Setting Up Your Scanner 3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. 4. Replace the cover . 5. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V to charge the batteries. (See “Using AC Power” on pag e 25.) Using Non-rechargeable Batteries Y ou can also use two alkaline ba[...]

24 Setting Up Your Scanner Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • When flashes and the scanner beep s every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals th at destroy electronic circuits . • Do not mix old and new batteries, dif ferent type[...]

25 Setting Up Your Scanner • T o prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the tempera ture is above 45°C (1 13°F) or below 4°C (40°F). • If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG . ALK. BA TT ./NI-MH BA TT . set to REG . ALK. BA TT . , the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure th[...]

26 Setting Up Your Scanner Connecting an Earphone/Head phone For private listening, you ca n use the supplied h eadphone or can plug a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5 mm) mini- plug earphone (not supplied) into the he adphone jack on top of your scanner . This automatically disconnect s the internal speaker . See “Earphone W arning” at the front of the manual[...]

27 Setting Up Your Scanner Att aching the Wrist S trap T o keep your scanner sa fely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on th e right side of the scanner , then thread the othe r end of the wrist strap back through the small loop to se cure it. Inst alling the Demo Sof twar[...]

28 Setting Up Your Scanner A Look At The Keyp ad Y our scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and belo w the keys. T o select the function labeled on a key , simply press the key . T o select the function labeled below a key , hold down on the left side of the scanner then press the key . appears on the display . If your[...]

29 Setting Up Your Scanner L/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency . + L/O – Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lo ckout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode. Press and hold for mo re than 2 seconds to unlo ck all groups and channels in a conv [...]

30 Setting Up Your Scanner 4/ 4 – Enters a 4. + – Moves the active characte r to the left while editing data. 6/ 6 – Enters a 6. + – Moves the active character to th e right while editing data. 7/Rcl 7 – Enters a 7. + Rcl – Displays a series of prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode . No // R e v – E nters [...]

31 Setting Up Your Scanner A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show th e scanner's current ope rating status. Th e display inform ation helps you underst and how your scanner operates. The dar k area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text display area. Information about th e currently tuned frequency appear s [...]

32 Setting Up Your Scanner Using Menu Press on the lef t side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 43 fo r more information about the scanne r ’s menu options. Using Func T o select the function labeled below a key on the front o f the scanner , hold down on the left side of the scanner , then press that key . T o ho[...]

33 Basic Operation Basic Operation T urning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. T urn Sql fully counterclockwise. 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner , then turn Vo l clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3. T urn Sql clockwise until th[...]

34 Basic Operation Scanning Preprogrammed Races Before Y ou Get T o The Track Each driver ’s team has se veral differe nt frequencies they can use during a race. These frequencies can change depending on local inte rference sources or other frequency issues. Y our scanner is preprogramm ed with all of the drivers and their possible fre quencies t[...]

35 Basic Operation 1. Press 0 in Scan mode, rot ate the scroll control to select the race, then press E . 2. Press CAR , enter the driver ’s number , then press CAR . Or pres s CAR twice, rotate the scroll control to select the driver , then pr ess CAR . Y ou can select the car ’s first unlocked fre quency . Selecting Interference Eliminator Co[...]

36 Basic Operation The SYS indicators on the di splay show the systems that are currently selected . T o select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key , press and hold while you rotate the scr oll control until the desired syst em is selec ted. Then, continue to hold and press L/O to either lo ck out or unlock the system. Selecting Syst[...]

37 Basic Operation Locking/Unlocking Channels Follow these step s to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and chan nel group are selected. 1. While holding down , rota te the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored. 2. Releas e then press Hold within 2 seconds t o hold on the system. 3. Rotate the s[...]

38 Basic Operation Quick-S toring Channels 1. Hold on an existing channel in any system. 2. Enter the frequency you want to store. 3. T o quick-store the channel, press E . Otherwise, press No . If you enter a frequency then press E , the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys . These are created if they do [...]

39 Other Settings Other Settings Displaying Sys tem Information V iewing Memory Used   See Scanner Info  E  % Memory Used  E A bar showing the pe rcent of memo ry used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu. V iewing the Firmware V ersion   See Scanner Info  E  Firmware Version  E Press any key to return[...]

40 Other Settings • Off : Normal scanning • On : While scanning, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked system. Priority channels in lower priority key numbered systems (st arting from 1) have highest priority . Pri appears when you select this mode. • PLUS ON : The scanne r only scans priorit[...]

41 Other Settings • If you want to program the delete d data again, use the PC Con trol and clon ing options (see page 41). Using the PC Control and Cloning Options Use the included conne ction cable to connect your scanner to another USC230 scanner or your personal computer .   Xfer Information  E • PC Control Lets you set the baud ra[...]

42 Other Settings • 38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bp s. • 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bp s. Cloning the Scanner T o clone (copy) data from one USC230 scanner to a nother USC230 scanner , you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables an d a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gende r ch[...]

43 Using the Menu Using the Menu The scanner’s menu let s you select options that let you set up and use the scanner . T o use the menu, press on the left side of the scanner . In most cases, the current menu p osition appears on the upper line of the menu. Menu items and a place to input information appear on the lowe r line of the menu. T o sel[...]

44 Using the Menu Set up priority options. “Priority Scan” on Page 39. Set up backlight options. “Using the Backlight” on Page 40. Set up key beep options. “Adjusting the Key Beep” on Page 39. Set up battery save options. “T urnin g Power Save On or Off” on Page 39. Vie w information about your scanner . “Displaying System Informa[...]

45 Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems T o edit an existing system, use the menu to n avigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes yo u are prog ramming a new system . Programming radio systems is comple ted in two major steps. Don't skip either step! 1. Plan the system. 2. Program the system into your[...]

46 Programming Radio Systems Page 48). Or you can fo llow the onsc reen prom pts as described in this sectio n to quickly program your scanner . These prompt s are designed to help you quickly enter a new race from a frequency list purchase d at the track (if the system is not already preprogrammed into you r scanner). When you complete S teps 5 an[...]

47 Programming Radio Systems 8. Set the modulation type ( Auto is almost always the correct choice), then press E 9. Set the attenuator (turn it on to eliminate interference from other sources), then press E 10. Set the channel priority (turn it on if you want the scanner to interru pt operation every few seconds to check for transmissions by this [...]

48 Programming Radio Systems Manually Programming Racing Systems  Program SysteM  E  New System  E   Racing  E  Confirm?  E The scanner creates an empty racing system, with a default name of System nnn R . nnn increments as yo u add new systems. R indicates that this is a racing system. Refer to the appropriate sect ion t[...]

49 Programming Radio Systems Entering/Editing a Car Nu mber  Program SysteM  E  Select the system  E  Edit Car  E  Select the car  E  Edit Car No  E 1. Rotate the scroll co ntrol to s elect the first digit, then press 0 - 9 to enter the correct digit. 2. Repeat S tep 1 to enter o r correct the second and third digits i[...]

50 Programming Radio Systems Setting a Car ’s Quick Key  Program SysteM  E  Select the system  E  Edit Car  E  Select the car  E  Set Quick Key  E After selecting this option, press 0 - 9 or rotate the scroll control to assign the car to a quick key or press No to assign the car to no quick key , then press E . Hints[...]

51 Programming Radio Systems Setting Lockout On A Car  Program SysteM  E  Select the system  E  Edit Car  E  Select the car  E  Set Lockout  E This setting determines whethe r the scanner will scan this car when it is enabled. Sele ct your setting, then press E . Lockout - the car is not scanned. Unlocked - the ca r is[...]

52 Programming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups T o enter channels in a conventional system, first set up a channel group (or group s) to hold the channels. Then, enter the channel and chann el parameters in the group(s). Setting Up a Chan nel Group   Edit Group  E    New Group  E The scanner crea tes [...]

53 Programming Radio Systems T o program another channel within the same grou p, press , then repeat the above. T o create anot her channel gr oup and enter m ore channels, press four times, then proceed from “Setting Up a Channel Gr oup” on Page 52. Menu Menu SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 53 Friday, July 21, 20 06 7:39 PM[...]

54 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editin g Optional Settings This section details the inst ructions for each of the optional pr ogramming steps referred to in “Pro gramming Radio Systems” on Page 45. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting. System-Level Settings These settings apply to the e[...]

55 Programming/Editing Optional Settings After selecting this optio n, press 1 - 9 to assign the system to a quick key or press No to assig n the system to no quick key , then press E . Hints: • Y ou can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. • T o be scanned, a system’s quick key must be activated and the system must be un[...]

56 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Notes: • If you sele ct 0, the scan ner stays on the syst em for a minimal time (only long enou gh to check current system activity). • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • All unlocked channels will be scanned at least once regardless of this setting. • The scanner moves to the next s[...]

57 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Notes: • This setting is ignored for AM ch annels. • The default setting for this feature is On . Deleting Systems  program system  E  Select the system  E  Delete System  E The scanner prompt s you to confirm deletion. T o confirm, press E . T o cance l, press No . Notes: • Deleted s[...]

58 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Follow these steps to enter/ edit the group nam e. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter . 2. Press and hold d own then rot ate the scroll control once to select the next letter . 3. Repeat S tep s 1 and 2 until you have entered the group name. T hen press E or press down on the scroll cont[...]

59 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Select the group  E  Set Lockout  E This setting determines whethe r the scanner will scan this group when it is enabled. Se lect your setting, then press E . Lockout - the group is not sca nned. Unlocked - the gr oup is scann ed. Note: The default setting is Unlocked. Deleting Groups  program sy[...]

60 Programming/Editing Optional Settings 2. Press and hold d own then rot ate the scroll control once to select the next letter . 3. Repeat S tep s 1 and 2 until you have entered the channel name. Then press E o r press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: • Each channel name can be up to 16 char acters. Abbreviate as necessar[...]

61 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Channel Alert  program system  E  Select the system  E  Edit Group  E  Select the group  E  Edit Channel  E  Select the channel  E  Set Alert  E This setting controls whet her the scanne r will alert you when the channel becomes acti ve . Select your sett ing[...]

62 Programming/Editing Optional Settings DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to scroll to the desire d tone. Set Lockout - the scanner doe s not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present. Th e scanner prompts you to select a CTCSS or DCS tone. Note[...]

63 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Channel Attenuation  program system  E  Select the system  E  Edit Group  E  Select the group  E  Edit Channel  E  Select the channel  E  Set Attenuator  E This setting controls whet her the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Sele ct your setting, th[...]

64 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Channel Lockout  program system  E  Select the system  E  Edit Group  E  Select the group  E  Edit Channel  E  Select the channel  E  Set Lockout  E This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this channel when its system and grou p are enabled. Sel[...]

65 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Copying/Pasting Channels T o copy a channel including all settings:  program system  E  Select the system  E  Edit Group  E  Select the group  E Edit Channel  E  Select the channel  E Copy Channel  E The scanner copies the cha nnel into a copy buffer . T o paste the channe[...]

66 Searching and Storing Sear ching and S toring Service Search The Air Service Search feature allows you to scr oll through the prep rogrammed services. 1. Press . 2. T urn the scroll control until SeARCH FOR... appears, then press E . 3. T urn the scroll control until SE RVICE SEAR CH appears, then press E . The scanner starts Air Service Search.[...]

67 Searching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search CTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS tones when it finds an active freque ncy in search and Close Call modes. Y ou can id entif y up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. T urning this option on let s the scanner search for CTCSS/ DCS tones. If the scanner dete ct s the tone, it displays the ton[...]

68 Searching and Storing 2. T urn the scroll control until CUSTOM Search appears, then press E to select it. The scanner sta rts custom searc h of the cu stom search range you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency . T urn the scroll control to change the search direction. An arro w appears, showing the curren [...]

69 Searching and Storing BAND PLAN 2 BAND PLAN 3 Note: If you want to adjust the preset custom search range to m atch to the band plan you have selected, initialize the scanner . Howev e r , initializing the scanner deletes all the preprog rammed data other than the b and plan. (See p age 40) Custom Frequency (MHz) Custom 1 25.0000 - 87.2950 Custom[...]

70 Searching and Storing Editing a Custom Search Range Y ou can edit up to 10 custom search rang es. The names of the custom search ran ges appear on the display . The default custom search rang e names appear as CUSTO M 1 , CUSTOM 2 , and so on. 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. Then press E . Or press and Srch , [...]

71 Searching and Storing Selecting a System T o store frequencies you find during Auto S tore, you must first select a system where the frequencies will be stored. 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. The n press E . O ne of th e search feature options appear . 2. T urn the scroll control until Search and Store appear[...]

72 Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Featur e Y our scanner's Close Call TM feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the fre quency of, and lets you hear a nearby stron g radio transmission. Y ou can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works "in the background" while you are scanning other freque[...]

73 Using the Close Call Feature • The Close Call fe ature works bett er with some types of transmissio ns than ot hers. It mig ht not corr ectly display frequency infor mation for transmitters using a highly directional anten na (such as an amateur radio beam antenna) or if there ar e many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area.[...]

74 Using the Close Call Feature • Set CC Override : Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities. If you turn this option off, when the scanner detect s a Close Call signal, CC Found! and E to Listen appear for abou t 3 seconds. Press E when this appears to jump to and hold on the frequency . If this option is t[...]

75 Using the Close Call Feature Close Call Hit s When the scanner detect s a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Aler t settings in the previous section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can pr ess Hold to hold on the hit frequency , press E to quickly save the frequency into memory , press L/O to lock out the freque[...]

76 Search and Close Call Options Sear ch and Clos e Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call operation. Managing Locked-Out Frequenci es While searching or during Clo se Call operation, if you press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency , that frequency is locked out of these modes[...]

77 Search and Close Call Options Note: This feature does not operate when the scanne r is in AM modulat ion mode. Setting the Maxi mum Auto S tore Va l u e   Srch/CloCall Opt  E  Max Auto Store  E This value sets how many hits the scanner will automatically store when it is in either Sear ch and S tore or Close Call Au to S tore mode[...]

78 Search and Close Call Options Setting Attenuation   Srch/CloCall Opt  E  Set Attenuator  E This setting controls the attenuator for quick search, service sear ch and Clos e Call opera tion. Select your setting, then press E . Off The attenuator is of f. On Recept ion is attenu ated by ab out 18 dB . Note: T urn on this setting if [...]

79 Search and Close Call Options Off The scanner resume s immediately when the transmission end s. 1 - 5 sec The scanner waits the set amo unt of time after the transmission ends before resu ming. Note: The default setting is 2 seconds. Setting the Search Frequency S tep   Srch/CloCall Opt  E  Set Step  E This setting selects the fr [...]

80 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance General Use • T urn the scanner of f before disconnectin g the power . • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simp ly reprogra m each chan nel. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry to ne for that key entr y . Location[...]

81 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting If your USC230 is not performi ng properly , try these steps. Pro ble m Possible Cause Sug ges tio n The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might no t be receiving any power . Make sure the AC ada pter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner . If there is a wall switch that controls p ower to the AC outlet [...]

82 Troubleshooting Scan won’t start. The channel might not be active. W ait for a transmission on the channel. Y ou must pres s Scan to scan. Press Scan . The squelch might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squel ch” on Page 33. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure th[...]

83 Specifications S pecifications Dynamic Allocation Capacity (with Name Assigned T o Each System, Group, and Channel): Systems: ........ ................ ................ ................. . 200 max Groups: Conventional Systems ................... ..... 20 per system Racing Systems ........ ................ ................. No Limit Channels: ...[...]

84 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories fi External Amplified S peaker Earphone Optional Accessories SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 84 Friday, July 21, 20 06 7:39 PM[...]

85 Planning Planning Collecting Information Getting your scanner pro grammed and scanning takes a few steps. This help gu ides you through these steps that will make it easier for you to start scanning. 1. Collect information about the system (s) you want to monitor . Do you want to listen to yo ur favorite dr iver at the track? How about your loca[...]

86 Planning Ti ps : • Before you start, make as man y copies of the worksheet s as you think you'll need . Y ou can also go to the download section of http://www .racsesca nner .eu /download and download the workshe ets there. • All worksheet instructions assume that yo u have completed the critical S tep 1 (collecting the system informati[...]

87 Planning Filling Out The Racing System W orksheet Race Name Fill in the name of the ra ce you want to scan. For example, you can enter "Formula 1" he re. Car #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS Fill in the details for each car number and driver , frequency , whether the car number /driver is a priority ca r number/driver , and inform[...]

88 Planning Racing System Wo rksheet Rac e Nam e Car #/ Dr iv er F r equenc y P r ior it y CT CS S / DCS R ac i n g Sy s t em W o r k s h eet SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 88 Friday, July 21, 20 06 7:39 PM[...]

89 Planning Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Fill in a name that describes the system you want to create. For example, you can en ter "Dallas Police" or "Amateur Radio" here. If you want to store more tha n one type of frequency , you can enter "Mixed." Fill in the key you want to[...]

90 Planning Conventional System Worksheet S y s tem Nam e G roup Nam e S ys te m Qu i c k K ey Gr o up Qu i ck K e y F r equenc y A lpha T ag P r ior ity CT CS S / DCS C o n v en t i o n al Sy s t em W o r k s h eet SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 90 Friday, July 21, 20 06 7:39 PM[...]

91 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems Y our scanner is preprogrammed with frequencies used at races within the Formula 1 . By default, one of the racing system s are unlo cked, and your scanner begins to scan the m when you turn it on. T o speed up scanning, you can lock out systems th at are beyond your reception are a (typically no more [...]

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