Uniden Sc230 Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
Select the channel J E 
Edit Name 
J E
Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name.
1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.
2. Press and hold down   then rotate the scroll 
control once to select the next letter.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the
channel name. Then press E or press down on the 
scroll control to accept the setting.
Hints:
• Each channel name can be up to 16 characters. 
Abbreviate as necessary to fit.
• The...

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
On - when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will 
be scanned every 2 seconds. P appears at the end of the 
default name.
Off - the channel will not be treated with priority.
Note: The default setting is Off.
Setting Channel Alert
 J program system J E 4 
Select the system J E 4
Edit Group J E 4
Select the group J E  4
Edit Channel J E 4
Select the channel J E  4
Set Alert J E
This setting controls whether the scanner will alert you 
when the channel...

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
Search - the scanner searches for and displays any 
CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission.
CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone 
you select is also present with the signal.  The scanner 
then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.
DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you 
select is also present with the signal. The scanner then 
prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.
Set Lockout - the...

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
NFM  - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the 
frequency.
Note: The default setting is AUTO.
Setting Channel Attenuation
 J program system J E 4 
Select the system J E 4
Edit Group J E 4
Select the group J E  4
Edit Channel J E 4
Select the channel J E 4
Set Attenuator J E
This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates 
signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E.
On - the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB.
Off - the channel is not...

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 
20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - The scanner 
uses the selected step.
Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.
Setting Channel Lockout
 J program system J E 4 
Select the system J E 4
Edit Group J E 4
Select the group J E  4
Edit Channel J E 4
Select the channel J E  4
Set Lockout J E
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this 
channel when its system and group are enabled. Select 
your...

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, 
press E. To cancel, press No.
Note: Deleted channels cannot be restored. You must 
re-enter them.
Copying/Pasting Channels
To copy a channel including all settings:
 
J program system J E 4 
Select the system J E 4
Edit Group J E 4
Select the group J E 
Edit Channel 
J E 4
Select the channel J E 
Copy Channel 
J E
The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer. 
To paste the channel into the same or...

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Searching and Storing
Searching and Storing
Service Search
Service Search lets you quickly select and search the 
scanner’s preprogrammed search ranges. During service 
search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest 
frequency in the search range you select to the highest 
frequency in the range.
1. Press  then turn the scroll control until Search 
For . . . appears. Then press E. Or press   and 
Srch, then No. The search feature options appear.
2. Turn the scroll control until Service Search...

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Searching and Storing
• If the service you select uses channels (such as CB 
radio or marine), the scanner displays the service 
channel number.
Quick Search
Quick Search lets you search from the currently-tuned 
frequency.
Press  and Scan/Srch to start quick search.  QUICK 
Search? appears. Quick Search Hold appears if you 
press Hold. Press E to start quick search or No to go to 
the search menu.
CTCSS/DCS Search
CTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS 
tones when it finds an active...

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Searching and Storing
Notes: 
• Search ranges are preset. See “Editing a Custom 
Search Range” on Page 69 to change the range.
• You cannot turn off all custom search ranges.
1. Press  then turn the scroll control until Search 
For ... appears. Or, press   + Scan/Srch, then 
select No, then turn the scroll control, then press E. 
One of the search feature options appear.
2. Turn the scroll control until CUSTOM Search appears, 
then press E to select it. The scanner starts custom 
search of the custom...

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Searching and Storing
and Srch, then No. One of the search feature options 
appear.
2. Turn the scroll control until EDIT CUSTOM appears, 
then press E to select it.
3. Turn the scroll control until the name of the custom 
search range you want to edit appears, then press E 
to select it. The following options appear as you turn 
the scroll control.
EDIT NAME - lets you edit the custom search range’s 
name
EDIT SRCH LIMIT - lets you view and select the 
frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts...