Uniden Br330t Wideband Trunktracker Scanner Owners Manual

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Specifications
Operating Temperature:
  Normal –20°C to +60°C
  Close Call –10°C to +60°C
Scan Rate: 90 channels per second
(conventional mode) 
Search Rate: 140 steps per second (5 kHz step only)
Scan Delay: 0-5 seconds
Audio Output: 400mW nominal into 24Ω internal 
speaker
30 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone
Power Requirements:
 3 AA Alkaline Batteries (4.5V DC),
 or 3 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries  (3.6V DC),
 or AC Adapter (6 VDC 800mA) (AD-1001)
Antenna: 50 Ω (Impedance)
External Jacks:
Antenna Jack  SMA Type
Headphone Jack  3.5mm
DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive)  
4.0mm
Remote Jack  4 Pin Mini
Size: 2.40 in. (W) x 1.22 in. (D) x 5.35 in. (H)
Weight: 0.60 lbs (with batteries installed)
             0.40 lbs (without batteries installed)
Features, specifications, and availability of optional 
accessories are all subject to change without notice.  
						

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Optional AccessoriesContact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden 
Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM 
EST, Monday through Friday, for information about 
ordering these optional accessories.
External Amplified Speaker Earphone
fi
Optional Accessories 
						

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Appendix
AppendixPreset Map 1 Preset Map 2
Preset Map 3 Preset Map 4
Preset Map 5 Preset Map 6
Preset Map 7 Preset Map 8
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0
Size Code 110 Size Code 4
1
Size Code 111 Size Code 4
2
Size Code 112 Size Code 4
3
Size Code 113 Size Code 4
4
Size Code 114 Size Code 4
5
Size Code 115 Size Code 4
6
Size Code 116 Size Code 4
7
Size Code 117 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 12
1 Size Code 4 1 (Size Code 12)
2 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 4
3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 4
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 4
5 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 4
6 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 4
7 (Size Code 12) 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 3
1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 10
2 Size Code 12 2 Size Code 4
3 (Size Code 12) 3 Size Code 4
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 12
5 Size Code 4 5 (Size Code 12)
6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 12
7 Size Code 4 7 (Size Code 12)
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 10 0 Size Code 1
1 Size Code 10 1 Size Code 1
2 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 2
3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 2
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 3
5 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 3
6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 4
7 Size Code 4 7 Size Code 4
Appendix 
						

							134Preset Map 9 Preset Map 10
Preset Map 11 Preset Map 12
Preset Map 13 Preset Map 14
Preset Map 15 Preset Map 16
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 0
1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 0
2 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 0
3 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0
4 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0
6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 4
7 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 0
1 Size Code 0 1 Size Code 0
2 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 0
3 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0
4 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0
6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 0
7 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 3 0 Size Code 4
1 Size Code 3 1 Size Code 3
2 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 10
3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 4
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 4
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 4
6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 12
7 Size Code 0 7 (Size Code 12)
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 3
1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 10
2 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 10
3 Size Code 11 3 Size Code 11
4 Size Code 11 4 Size Code 0
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0
6 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 12
7 (Size Code 12) 7 (Size Code 12) 
						

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Appendix
User Defined Fleet Maps
Type I Programming Information 
When a Type I system is designed, the address 
information for all the ID’s 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 are tracking. 
Each size code determines the number of fleets, 
subfleets, and ID’s 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 ID’s. 
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 ID’s display on your scanner 
depend on the block number and the block’s size 
code. When a Type I ID appears, the leftmost digit 
represents the block which contains the ID. 
The next 2-3 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 might want many subfleets 
with only a few radios each, while another 
organization might 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. 
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  
						

							136seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press 
Scan. Now listen to the communications. If you decide 
you are receiving most of the replies to the 
conversations with ID’s 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. 
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 
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Planning
PlanningCollecting Information
Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes 
a few steps. This help guides 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 your local police and 
fire departments?  How about the highway 
patrol, ambulance service, and aircraft?  You 
might even want to listen to your local utility 
company as they track down a break in electri-
cal service in your area.
Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, 
then look up the frequencies and systems used 
by those agencies.  The Internet is a great 
source for current frequencies and information 
about scanning.  Here are a few useful sites:
•http://www.scannermaster.com/ - frequency 
resources and home of Police Call.
You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER 
(hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern 
Time Monday through Friday.)
•http://www.radioreference.com/ - the Internets 
premier source for user-supported radio system 
information.
•http://www.bearcat1.com/ - frequency information 
from National Communications.
•http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm - 
conventional frequency information on file with the 
US Government
Tips:
• Scanners are designed to monitor complex radio
systems. That means that programming your 
scanner might seem like a daunting task at first. 
Be patient if you dont get it right the first time. You 
can also seek out help locally for the systems you 
Planning 
						

							138want to scan by visiting the forums section of 
http://www.radioreference.com/forums.
• Before you start to program your scanner, decide 
how you want to organize the frequencies you 
want to scan. For example, some areas are best 
organized by geographic location (east, north, 
south, west, central, etc), while others are best 
organized by agency (police, sheriff, ambulance, 
fire, etc.). You might even find it easier to organize 
a mixture of frequencies (north, southeast, and 
west for police but fire all in one group for exam-
ple).
2. Organize the system information using these sys-
tem worksheets included in this appendix.
• Use “” on Page 143 to organize info about conven-
tional frequencies.
• Use “Motorola system Worksheet on Page 144 to 
organize information about Motorola frequencies.
• Use LTR/EDACS System Worksheet on Page 
146 to organize information about LTR and 
EDACS frequencies.
3. Follow the instructions in “Filling Out The Conven-
tional System Worksheet” on Page 139, “Filling 
Out The Motorola Worksheet” on Page 139, and 
“Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet” on 
Page 141 to program your scanner.
Tips:
• Before you start, make as many copies of the
 worksheets as you think youll need.  You can also 
go to the download section of 
http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm and 
download the worksheets there.
• All worksheet instructions assume that you have 
completed the critical Step 1 (collecting the system 
information). Dont skip this step.
• Use a pencil to fill out the worksheets.  This lets 
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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 enter Dallas Police or 
Amateur Radio here. If you want to store more than 
one type of frequency, you can enter Mixed.
Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/
deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick 
key to multiple systems. 
Group Name and Quick Key
Each worksheet documents the settings for one chan-
nel group within a system. If you have fewer channels 
in the group than fits on the page, you can skip a line 
and enter an additional group of channels (enter the 
group info in the line you skipped). If you have more 
channels for the group than will fit on the page, use 
additional pages.
Fill in the key you want to press with   to quickly 
activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign 
the same quick key to multiple groups within a system.
Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-
CTCSS/DCS
Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in 
this channel group. 
Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet
System Name and Quick Key
Fill in a name that describes the system you want to cre-
ate. For example, you can enter Dallas Police or 
Amateur Radio here. If you want to store more than 
one type of frequency, you can enter Mixed.
Func 
						

							140Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/
deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick 
key to multiple systems. 
System Type
Circle in the type of Motorola system you are 
scanning.
• Type 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of
 system.
• Type 2 800 MHz Standard. Used for most 800 
MHz systems.  No fleet map is supplied for this 
type of system. 
• Type 2 800 MHz Splinter. Used for some 800 MHz 
systems near border areas.
• Type 2 900 MHz.  The supplied frequencies are 
between 935.0125 MHz and 939.9875 MHz. 
No fleet map is supplied for this type of system.
• Type 2 UHF. The supplied frequencies are 
between 406 MHz and 512 MHz. No fleet map is 
supplied for this type of system.
• Type 2 VHF. The supplied frequencies are 
between 136 MHz and 174 MHz. No fleet map is 
supplied for this type of system. 
System Frequencies
Enter the frequencies used by the system. Motorola 
systems can use up to 28 frequencies. Place an 
asterisk or other mark next to frequencies identified as 
data channels.
Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II 
Hybrid Only)
Fill in the fleet map used by this agency.