Uniden Sc230 Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

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Searching and Storing
2. Turn the scroll control until Search and Store 
appears, then press E to select it. 
3. Turn the scroll control until the system where you 
want to store the frequencies appears, then press E 
to select it. 
Note: You cannot select a racing system.
If no systems are programmed, or all systems are 
locked out, No System Stored appears. 
Storing a System
You can store frequencies into the system you selected in 
“Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores 
frequencies in...

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Using the Close Call Feature
Using the Close Call FeatureYour scanners Close CallTM feature lets you set the 
scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets 
you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set 
the scanner so the Close Call feature works in the 
background while you are scanning other frequencies, 
turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is 
working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the 
scanner normally. You can set the scanner so it alerts...

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Using the Close Call Feature
Setting Close Call Options
1. Press  then turn the scroll control until Close Call 
appears. Then press E. Close Call feature options appear.
2. Turn the scroll control to select an option.
•Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for 
Close Call searching.  The scanner does not scan 
frequencies or channels when this option is turned on.
To select this option, press E.
•Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band 
settings. You can turn the following bands on...

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Using the Close Call Feature
If this option is turned on, the scanner overrides 
the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit. 
The scanner displays CC Found! Press Any Key. 
When you press a key, the frequency is displayed.
Turn the scroll control to display an option, then 
press E.
•Set CC Mode: Lets you select the Close Call mode.  
If you turn this option on, the scanner sets itself to 
its Close Call settings about once every 2 seconds. 
Turn the scroll control to display an option, then...

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Search and Close Call Options
Search and Close Call OptionsThe settings in this section affect custom searches, 
service searches, and Close Call operation.
Managing Locked-Out Frequencies
While searching or during Close Call operation, if you 
press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency, 
that frequency is locked out of these modes. You can lock 
out up to 200 frequencies.
Note: Locking out a frequency does not lock out a 
channel that contains that frequency.
Unlocking All Frequencies
 J 4...

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Search and Close Call Options
Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is 
in AM modulation mode.
Screening Out Paging Systems
 J 4  Srch/CloCall Opt J E 4 
Pager Screen J E 
This setting determines whether the scanner 
automatically ignores transmissions found during 
searching or Close Call operation that are on common 
paging system frequencies.
On   The scanner skips known paging system frequencies.
Off The scanner stops on any detected transmission, 
including paging systems.
Notes:
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Search and Close Call Options
On  The scanner automatically applies repeater reverse to 
detected transmissions. If the scanner detects the 
transmission on the output frequency, it beeps, REPEATER 
FIND appears, and it remains on the output frequency until 
transmissions end. If it does not detect a transmission on 
the output frequency, it remains on the original frequency.
Off   The scanner does not try to find the output frequency.
Setting the Maximum Auto Store 
Va l u e
 J 4  Srch/CloCall Opt J...

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Search and Close Call Options
Setting Attenuation
 J 4  Srch/CloCall Opt J E 4 
Set Attenuator J E 
This setting controls the attenuator for quick search and 
Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press E.
Off  The attenuator is off.
On     Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB.
Note: Turn on this setting if you are near other strong 
signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce 
interference and desensitization that strong signals create.
Setting Data Skip
 J 4  Srch/CloCall Opt J...

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Search and Close Call Options
OffThe scanner resumes immediately when the 
transmission ends.
1-5 secThe scanner waits the set amount of time after 
the transmission ends before resuming.
Note: The default setting is 2 seconds.
Setting the Search Frequency Step
 J 4  Srch/CloCall Opt J E 4 
Set Step J E 
This setting selects the frequency step used for setting 
the channels. Select your setting, then press E.
AutoThe step is based on the band (see the table at the 
front of the manual)
5.0 kHz, 6.25...

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Using Weather Alert (SAME)
Using Weather Alert  (SAME)Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio 
scanner. While it incorporates weather alert as one of its 
features, we strongly recommend that you not use the 
scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency 
alerts. Your local electronics retailer carries several 
weather radios specifically designed for this function.
Your scanner allows you to search for a local NOAA 
weather broadcast and set it to alert when a SAME 
weather alert...