Uniden Bc895xlt Trunk Tracker Scanner Manual
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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. 51
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. 52
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. 53
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. 54
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. 55
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 56
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 57
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) 58
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. 59
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.