Uniden Bc895xlt Trunk Tracker Scanner Manual

2. Presshto move to the next higher
frequency
— or —
3. Press
ito move down to the
previous frequency.
Note:You can also use the Rotary Tuner to move to other frequencies, just make sure thatFREQ
is selected before turning the dial.
4. PressSto resume searching.
Data Skip
A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means theBC895XLTwill stop
on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of
transmissions during searches.
1. Press
dto...

Storing Search Frequencies
You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search.
1. Press
m.
2. Using your keypad, enter the lower
frequency of your search range. For
example, enter 155.000 MHz.
3. Press
i.
4. Using your keypad, enter the higher
frequency of your search range. For
example, enter 157.000 MHz.
5. Press
i.
6. Press
S.
7. Press
hwhen the scanner stops at
the frequency you want.
Note:You can presshto step up a frequency, or pressito step down a frequency.
Press and hold either key to...

CTCSS Operation
Your scanner is equipped with a Continuous Tone Control Squelch System (CTCSS) which allows
squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received
along with a transmission. When using CTCSS, consider the following:
You do not have to use CTCSS tones while scanning.
You cannot enter CTCSS tones in the AM Air Band.
If you have more questions about CTCSS, seeWhat is CTCSSon page 5.
Programming a Channel with a CTCSS Tone
1. Select a channel you want to...

Searching for CTCSS Tones
You can use the CTCSS Tone Search Mode to determine if the frequencies in your area are
broadcast with associated tones. You may find frequencies which do not have a tone associated
with them. This may be because CTCSS tones are not being transmitted or because digital
encoded tones, sometimes called DCS, are used and your scanner does not recognize these.
Using CTCSS Tone Search While Scanning
1. Presss.
2. To determine if a stored frequency has an
associated CTCSS tone, press...

If you want to program tones for several stored frequencies, follow these steps:
After you program a CTCSS tone with a stored frequency, the CTCSS Tone Search Mode
is canceled. The
CTCSSindicator remains on but does not flash. To activate the CTCSS
Tone Search Mode again, press and hold
Kuntil you hear two short beeps.
If you decide to cancel the CTCSS Tone Search Mode while scanning, press and hold
Kuntil you hear two short beeps and theCTCSSindicator turns off.
You can select the CTCSS Search Mode...

4. If a CTCSS tone is found, the tone begins
flashing in the display.
5. Press
eto program the tone with the
frequency stored in the channel.
— or —
Send the frequency with its associated
tone to another channel.
For information about sending a
frequency to another channel, see
Transferring a Programmed Frequency
on page 18.
6. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 to search for tones
associated with other frequencies in the
search range you set in Step 1.
If you want to program tones for several frequencies during your...

4. Enter the new CTCSS tone using your
keypad or the Rotary Tuner.
If you make a mistake while using your
keypad, press
.twice and enter the
tone again, or if you’re using your Rotary
Tuner, make sure
FREQis selected.
5. Presseto change the CTCSS tone.
Erasing a CTCSS Tone
1. PressKto activate the CTCSS mode.
2. Select the channel with the CTCSS tone
you want to erase.
3. Press
e.
The CTCSS tone begins flashing.
4. Press0or use your Rotary Tuner to
select
000.0
If you choose the wrong key, press.
twice,...

Trunk Tracking
YourBC895XLTis designed to track Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi, Hybrid,SMARTNET™, and
PRIVACY PLUS™ analog trunking systems*, which are extensively used in 800 MHz communication
systems. When tracking these types of systems, you may want to remember these important points:
Your scanner defaults to monitor Type II systems; however, you can change this if the
system in your area is different. (The types of systems are discussed below.)
Your scanner cannot track an 800 MHz trunked system...

Setting the Squelch
Since Squelch is automatically adjusted in trunking mode, it isn’t necessary to manually adjust the
squelch control while trunk tracking. However, the squelch setting you select before you begin trunk
tracking can affect how fast your scanner acquires the data channel, and, in some instances, the
squelch setting can prevent your scanner from acquiring the data channel at all.
Set
SQUELCHin this position before
selecting a trunking bank.
Note:You can change this recommended
setting, if...

If you enter a non-800 MHz trunked
repeater output frequency, an error
message displays for two seconds and
then the scanner resets.
4. Press eithermorhto select the
next channel in the bank.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all frequencies
have been entered.
6. Press
Sto begin searching the bank
you’ve programmed.
Note:You will see the frequencies
quickly displaying as your scanner looks
for the data channel which controls the
system.
Searching a Trunked Bank
Before you Search a Trunked Bank with your...