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    							Restoring Default Tracking
    Your scanner is set to monitor Type II systems as its default. However, if you select a preset fleet
    map or program your own fleet map, then you’ll change the default setting. To reset the Type II
    default for a trunking bank, follow these steps:
    1. Select the Trunking Programming mode
    and the bank you want to change.
    2. Press
    d.
    3. Use
    horito chooseE2.
    4. Press
    e.
    The scanner exits the Trunking
    Programming mode, acquires the data
    channel, and begins searching.
    Note:Your scanner saves the setting for the preset map you selected or the Type I fleet map you
    programmed. If you decide to select
    E1for the bank again, the last settings used will
    display.
    Programming a Hybrid System
    A Hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some blocks designated as Type II blocks. To
    program a Hybrid system, follow the steps listed in Programming a Fleet Map in the previous
    section. However, if you want a block to be Type II, select Size Code S-0.
    When you begin searching a trunking bank with a Hybrid Fleet Map, you will see both types of
    system IDs. That is, Type II IDs usually appear as an even number without a dash; Type I IDs
    appear as a three or four digit number, followed by a hyphen, followed by a one or two digit number.
    See page 58 for more information.
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    							Care and Maintenance
    General Use
    Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power or replacing the batteries.
    Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.
    If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows000.000in all
    channels when there has been a memory loss.
    Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry.
    Location
    Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
    Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
    If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away
    from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation may provide better reception.
    Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.
    Cleaning
    Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
    Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. To prevent scratches, do not use
    abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.
    Do not use excessive amounts of water.
    Repairs
    Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the
    Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.
    Birdies
    All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode
    and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals
    inherent in the electronics of the receiver.
    Press
    Lto lockout the channel, and then presssto resume scanning.
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    							Troubleshooting
    If yourBC895XLTis not performing properly, try the following steps.
    Problem Suggestion
    Scanner won’t work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.
    2. Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by
    the wall switch.
    3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet or replace the battery pack.
    Improper reception. 1. Check the antenna connection or move
    and reposition the antenna.
    2. Move the scanner.
    3. You may be in a remote area which could require an optional multi-band antenna.
    Check with your dealer or local electronics store.
    Scan won’t stop. 1. Adjust squelch threshold — refer to
    Setting the Squelchon page 13,
    2. Check the antenna connection.
    3. Check to see if many of the channels are locked out. If so, the scanner has less
    chance of finding an active channel.
    4. Review each channel’s frequency to see if it is still stored in memory and is correct.
    5. It’s possible that none of the programmed frequencies are currently active.
    Scan won’t start. 1. Press the
    skey again.
    2. Adjust the
    SQUELCHcontrol.
    3. Check to see if all channels are locked out.
    Weather Scan won’t
    work.1. Adjust squelch threshold – refer to page 13, Setting the Squelch.
    2. Check the antenna.
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    							If you experience difficulty while inTrunkTracker™mode, try the following steps.
    Problem Suggestion
    Scanner won’t track the
    trunked system.1. May not be a system which can be tracked by your scanner.
    2. Missing the data frequency.
    3. Change to a Type 1 Scanner setup. Review Fleet Map Programming on page 48.
    Scanner won’t stop
    during Scan List mode.1. No IDs have been programmed.
    2. The IDs you have stored are not active.
    Scanner will not
    acquire data channel.1. Adjust the squelch for trunking mode. See page 39.
    2. Missing the frequency used for the data channel. Check your frequency list.
    Missing replies to
    conversations.1. Change to a Type 1 Scanner setup. Review Fleet Map Programming on page 48.
    2. Try another Preset Fleet Map or Program your own Fleet Map.
    3. Check to see that all of the systems frequencies have been entered.
    Channel Activity
    Indicators are flashing
    but no sound is heard.1. May be a private or telephone interconnect call, which are intentionally blocked
    by your scanner.
    2. The ID in your display is not active.
    If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional
    information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone
    number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance,
    please call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023.
    If you have internet access, you can visit
    www.uniden.comfor additional information.
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    							Specifications
    Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of
    manufacture.
    Channels: 300
    Banks: 10 (30 channels each)
    Service Bands: 7 – preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA
    Weather Service band)
    Frequency Range: 29.0–29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
    29.7–50.0 MHzVHF Low Band
    50.0–54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band
    137–144 MHz Military Land Mobile
    144–148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band
    148–174 MHzVHF High Band
    216–225 MHz VHF High Band
    Above bands in 5 kHz steps
    108–137 MHz Aircraft Band
    225–400 MHzUHF Air Band
    400–420 MHz Federal Government
    420–450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band
    450–470 MHz UHF Standard Band
    470–512 MHz UHF “T” Band
    806–956 MHz “800” Band
    Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps
    Operating Temperature: –20°C to +60°C
    Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
    Search Rate: 300 steps per second
    Scan Delay: 2 seconds
    Audio Output: 1.8W nominal into 8Winternal speaker
    Power Requirements: 12 VDC 500mAh (internal battery or
    AD140U AC Adapter)
    Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance)
    External Jacks: Antenna Jack BNC Type
    Ext. Speaker Jack 3.5mm
    Line Out Jack 3.5mm
    AUX Jack RCA Type
    DC Power Jack 5.5mm
    Remote Jack 5 Pins
    Size: 10
    1/2in. (W) x 73/8in. (D) x 31/2in. (H)
    Weight: 3.8 lbs
    Features, Specifications, and Availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without
    notice.
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    							Optional Accessories
    Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 AM to
    5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these optional accessories.
    DC Power CordCigarette Lighter Power
    Cord
    ®
    External SpeakerEarphone
    Mobile Mounting Bracket
    with Hardware (MB001)Betty Bearcat Frequency
    Directory/Local Directories
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    							Appendix
    Preset Fleet Maps
    Preset Map E1P1
    Size Code
    S11 S11
    S11
    S11
    S11
    S11
    S11 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S11
    Preset Map E1P2
    Size Code
    S4 S4
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S4 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
    Preset Map E1P3
    Size Code
    S4 S4
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S12 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7--
    Preset Map E1P4
    Size Code
    -- S12
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S4 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
    Preset Map E1P5
    Size Code
    S4 S4
    S12
    --
    S4
    S4
    S4 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
    Preset Map E1P6
    Size Code
    S10S3
    S4
    S4
    S12
    --
    S12 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7--
    Preset Map E1P7
    Size Code
    S10 S10
    S11
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S4 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
    Preset Map E1P8
    Size Code
    S1 S1
    S2
    S2
    S3
    S3
    S4 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
    Preset Map E1P9
    Size Code
    S4 S4
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S0
    Preset Map E1P10
    Size Code
    S0 S0
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S4 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
    Preset Map E1P11
    Size Code
    S0 S4
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S0
    Preset Map E1P12
    Size Code
    S0 S0
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0
    S0 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S4
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    							User Defined Fleet Maps
    Type I Programming Information
    When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs is divided into 8 equal
    sized blocks, numbered 0–7. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must
    select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks,
    you’ll have defined the Fleet Map for the system you’re tracking. Each size code determines the
    number of Fleets, Subfleets, and IDs each block will have. For example, a size code of S-4 has one
    Fleet, which is divided into 16 separate Subfleets, and it has a total of 512 individual IDs.
    When a block is assigned a size code, the Fleet or Fleets created within the block are assigned a
    Type I ID. The way these IDs display on your scanner depend on the block number and the block’s
    size code. When a Type I ID displays, the leftmost digit represents the block which contains the ID.
    The next two digits identify which Fleet is active, and the last digit(s) identifies the Subfleet.
    The details concerning how the size codes are selected by a Type I System designer are highly
    dependent on the specific needs of the system’s users. Some organizations may want many
    subfleets with only a few radios each, while another organization may want only a few subfleets with
    many radios each. Your task is to program your fleet map with the same size code assignments as
    the trunked system. If you do this accurately, you’ll track all the Fleet-Subfleet combinations used by
    the system. In other words, you’ll hear complete communications while monitoring a trunked system.
    Preset Map E1P13
    Size Code
    S3 S3
    S11
    S4
    S4
    S0
    S0 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7S0
    Preset Map E1P14
    Size Code
    S3 S4
    S10
    S4
    S4
    S4
    S12 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7--
    Preset Map E1P15
    Size Code
    S4 S4
    S4
    S11
    S11
    S0
    S12 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7--
    Preset Map E1P16
    Size Code
    S10S3
    S10
    S11
    S0
    S0
    S12 Block
    1 0
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7--
    4 05-12
    Block
    (1 digit)Subfleet
    (1 or 2 digits)
    Which Fleet
    within the Block
    (2 digits)
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    							If you don’t already know the size codes used, you’ll have to guess at them. But since you don’t
    have to figure out all the blocks at once, this isn’t as hard as it seems. Select a size code for a
    block, and then press
    S. Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are receiving most
    of the replies to the conversations with IDs assigned to the block you just programmed, then you’ve
    probably selected the right size code and can work on the next block of the map.
    Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. S-3 and
    S-4 are probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and S-12.
    Fleet Map Size Codes
    Size Fleets Subfleets IDs Blocks Used
    S–0Reserves block for Type II IDs
    S–1 128 4 16 1
    S–2 16 8 64 1
    S–3 8 8 128 1
    S–4 1 16 512 1
    S–5 64 4 32 1
    S–6 32 8 32 1
    S–7 32 4 64 1
    S–8 16 4 128 1
    S–9 8 4 256 1
    S–10 4 8 256 1
    S–11 2 16 256 1
    S–12 1 16 1024 2
    S–13 1 16 2048 4
    S–14 1 16 4096 8
    Size Code Restrictions
    If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be
    used for these codes.
    S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6.
    S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4.
    S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0.
    Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next available block
    when programming a Fleet Map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an S-12, you will be
    prompted for b2, the next block available, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14, you
    would not see another prompt because it uses all available blocks.
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    							Precautions
    Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:
    IMPORTANT!
    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 jurisdiction. Your local law
    enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your
    community.
    EARPHONE WARNING!
    Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). You may also use
    a 32Wstereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may 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
    monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32
    W). 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 may be particularly true of
    the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
    WARNING!
    Unidendoes notrepresent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
    shock,do notexpose this unit to rain or moisture.
    Uniden®and Bearcat®are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. 
    						
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