Uniden Sc200 Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual
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SC200 200-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Sports Scanner OPERATING GUIDE
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: WARNING! UnidenDOES NOTrepresent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT! Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32). Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. WARNING: Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32). 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. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery. Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. Do notshort circuit the battery. Do notcharge the Nickel-Cadmium Battery used in this equipment with any other AC Adapter/Charger other than the one designed to charge this battery (AD-70U). Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode. Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Disposed Of Properly. Read the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for important information. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Sportcat™ is a proprietary trademark of Uniden America Corporation. ii
Contents About Your New SportCat .......................3 What is Scanning? .............................3 What is Searching? ............................3 What is CTCSS and CDCSS? ....................4 Important Notice ..............................5 Types of Communication ........................5 Where to Obtain More Information ................6 Unpacking ...................................6 Feature Highlights ..............................7 Controls and Indicators .........................9 Top View ....................................9 Front View ..................................10 Setup ........................................15 Installing the Battery Pack ......................15 Mounting the Flexible Antenna ..................16 Installing the Belt Clip .........................16 Using the Earphone...........................16 Operation Overview............................17 Programming Channels........................19 Programming By Manual Entry..................19 Deleting a Stored Frequency....................20 Programming with Search......................20 Programming Channels with Alpha Characters......21 Alert Beep Setting............................22 Scanning....................................23 Bank Scanning..............................23 Priority Scan................................ 24 Delay...................................... 24 Locking Out Channels......................... 25 Looking for “Locked Out” Channels............... 25 Weather Channel Scanning..................... 26 Searching.................................... 27 Band Search................................ 27 Limit Search................................. 27 VFO Search................................. 28 Search Skip Frequency........................ 28 CTCSS/CDCSS Operation....................... 29 Programming CTCSS Tone/CDCSS Tone......... 29 Searching for CTCSS Tone/CDCSS Tones........ 30 Using Tone Search........................... 31 Using CTCSS Tone or CDCSS Tone Search While Searching.................................. 33 Changing a CTCSS/CDCSS Tone............... 35 Erasing a CTCSS/CDCSS Tone................. 36 1
Remote Interface ..............................38 Connecting the Scanner .......................38 Scanner to External Modem ....................39 Scanner to Scanner ...........................39 SmartScan Mode .............................39 Menu for SmartScan ..........................42 Program Lock ...............................42 Transfer Speed ..............................43 Flow Control ................................43 Dial Type ...................................44 SmartScanner Tips ...........................44 Clone Mode .................................45 Care and Maintenance .........................47 Replacing the Battery Pack .....................47 Location ....................................48 Cleaning ...................................48 Repairs ....................................48 Birdies .....................................49 Proper Care of your Scanner ....................49 Technical Specifications ........................50 CTCSS/CDCSS Tone Frequencies (Hz)...........52 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts......53 Troubleshooting..............................54 One Year Limited Warranty.....................56 2
About Your New SportCat TheSportCat™ is a state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as sporting events, police, fire/emergency, and other communications into 10 banks of 20 channels each. And you can scan all 200 channels at super fast Turbo Scan speed. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. TheSportCatscans programmed channels at the rate of nearly 100 CH per second 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. Or, you can select an optional delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for another transmission, before resuming scanning. While theSportCatis scanning channels, it is in “SCAN Mode”. When you stop the scanning with , it is in “MANUAL Mode”. What is Searching? TheSportCatcan search each of 12 preprogrammed bands to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning, because you can search for frequencies that have not been programmed into yourSportCat. You can also search within the range of frequencies you have programmed before. You can set the direction of searching as well as the speed. The Turbo Search feature, new for Uniden scanners, can search VHF bands at up to 3 times the normal speed. When theSportCatis searching for active frequencies, it is in “TURBO SEARCH Mode” or “TWIN TURBO SEARCH Mode”. When you stop the search with , it is in “SEARCH HOLD Mode”. 3
What is CTCSS and CDCSS? The term “Continuous-Tone-Controlled-Squelch-System” (herein referred to as CTCSS) and “Continuous Digital- Controlled-Squelch-System” (herein referred to as CDCSS) shall define a system where the radio receiver (s) are equipped with tone or data responsive devices which allow audio signals to appear at the receiver audio output, select voice processing such as scrambling, select between voice or data, or control repeater functions, only when a carrier modulated with a specific tone or data pattern is received. CTCSS and CDCSS are used for many purposes. In many cases, CTCSS and CDCSS are used to restrict access to a commercial repeater, so that only those units which transmit the correct tone along with their signal can “talk to the repeater.” You may also need to have your scanner coded correctly to “hear” the repeater. CTCSS and CDCSS are also used in areas of high interference where there are several stations with output frequencies in close proximity with one another. When this occurs, you may hear multiple communications at the same time. The stations could even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive either one. When your receiver, in this case, a scanner, is equipped for CTCSS and CDCSS, you can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS and CDCSS frequency. Then, when multiple signals are broadcast, you will only hear the transmission with the CTCSS tone or CDCSS tone you have programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the squelch of your scanner remains closed and you will not hear anything. Establishment of the CTCSS tone and CDCSS tone for each transmitter (or repeater) is usually done through the cooperative setting of standards by local frequency allocation groups. 4
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 certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication such as: »Automobile, boat, and marathon races »Golf tournaments »Traffic information »Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) »NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts (10 preprogrammed channels) »Land transportation, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads »Marine and amateur radio. »Aircraft »Public Service 800 MHz band And many more in the following 12 Bands: RANGE (MHz)STEP (kHz)BAND SUBJECT 29.0000-29.9950 5NFM 10 Meter Amateur Band 30.0000-49.9950 5NFM VHF Low Band 50.0000-54.0000 5NFM 6 Meter Amateur Band 108.0000-136.9875 12.5AM AM Aircraft 137.0000-143.9950 5NFM Military Land Mobile 144.0000-147.9950 5NFM 2 Meter Amateur Band 148.0000-174.0000 5NFM VHF High Band 406.0000-419.9875 12.5NFM Federal Govt. Land Mobile 420.0000-449.9875 12.5NFM 70 cm Amateur Band 450.0000-469.9875 12.5NFM UHF Standard Band 5
RANGE (MHz) 470.0000-512.0000 STEP (kHz) 12.5 BAND NFMSUBJECT UHF “T” Band 806.0000-823.9875 849.0125-868.9875 894.0125-956.000012.5 12.5 12.5NFM NFM NFMPublic Service “800 Band Important! TheSportCatwill not tune within the Cellular Telephone Band. Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications, information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio enthusiasts. See the enclosed pamphlets for more information. Additional information is also available through your local library. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this list: SportCatTwin Turbo Sports Scanner Rubber Antenna AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) Earphone Belt Clip with 2 Screws Battery (BP-180) Remote Cable This Operating Guide Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat Club Information SportCat Frequency Guide Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice Product Registration Form If any items are missing or damaged, call the Uniden parts department at the number below. Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday to Friday We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com 6
Feature Highlights Twin Turbo Scan & Search—This lightning-fast technology enables theSportCatto scan nearly 100 channels per second. Search speed is selectable between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because the frequency coverage is so large (see previous section for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are essential. 200 ChannelsYou can program each of these memory channels to store one frequency. 12 Bands, 10 BanksIncludes 12 Bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of 20 channels each are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles. 29 MHz - 956 MHzIndicates the range of frequencies that can be searched within the bands of your scanner. ( Note:The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.) 10 Priority ChannelsYou can assignonePriority Channel in each Bank. Assigning priority channels allows you to keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. (Priority Channels are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) Weather ChannelsLets your scanner function as a weather information radio. Memory BackupThe stored channels are retained in memory permanently. Programmable Alpha CharactersYou can program up to 200 channels with alphabetical characters for easy reference. Band SearchYou can search within the preprogrammed bands. Limit SearchYou can search within a specific range of frequencies. VFO SearchYou can search by using the VFO control. Alert BeepIf theSportCatfinds a transmission on a channel you have preset, it beeps twice. Auto LightTheSportCatcan turn on its backlight automatically when it finds a transmission if this function is activated. 7
Smart ScannerAutomatically programs your SC200 with all the frequencies and Alpha Characters of the frequency for your local area by accessing our national database with your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required.) CTCSS/CDCSS(Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System), (Continuous Digital Controlled Squelch System). When activated, theSportCatwill only tune to a frequency if the associated CTCSS tone or CDCSS tone you have programmed is included with the transmission. You can also use this feature to search for a CTCSS tone or CDCSS tone when monitoring a transmission. 8