Uniden Bc895xlt Trunk Tracker Scanner Manual

CONTENTS
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BC895XLT Controls and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Erasing a CTCSS Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CTCSS Tone Frequencies (Hz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trunk Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Types of Trunking Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Introduction
TheBC895XLTis a brand new state-of-the-art radio withTrunkTracking™and automatic
scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air,
amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 30 channels each. Use it at home as a base
unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. The Rotary Tuner enables rapid and easy selection
of channels and frequencies, and with
AutoStore, you can automatically program channels in an
available bank. In addition,...

Important Notice
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...

Terminology
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit
continuously. The
BC895XLTscans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency.
Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission
continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is
received.
What is Searching?
TheBC895XLTcan search each of its 14 bands to find active frequencies. This is...

What is Trunk Tracking?
Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner’s memory
which is used by someone you want to monitor. For example, the police in your area may broadcast
on 460.500 MHz , the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on 37.900 MHz,
etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually know who it is, and more importantly,
you can stop on a channel and listen to an entire conversation. This type of scanning is easy and
fun....

Feature Highlights
Trunk Tracking– Follow 800 MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as
if conventional two-way communications were used.
300 Channels– Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one
channel programmed to use the Scan mode.
10 Banks– Each bank contains 30 channels, large enough for even the largest trunked
systems or useful for storing similar frequencies to maintain faster scanning cycles.
Signal Strength Meter– Your scanner has a signal strength...

Where to Obtain More Information
Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. TheBetty
Bearcat Frequency Guide
lists frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that you may
program into your new scanner.
To order a copy of the frequency guide, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner (800) Number. A Uniden
representative should be able to order you a copy of Betty Bearcat for your area and provide you
with sample frequencies. You can also use the enclosed order form to...

Included with Your Scanner
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or
Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through
Friday.
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Installing YourBC895XLT
These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner:
If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna
away from the source. You might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping
antenna.
If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band
coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) If the
optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for...