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Precautions
Before you use Precautionsthis scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use the supplied 8 monaural headphone. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might 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 ). 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 might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
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WARNING!
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Motorola, PL, Private Line, DPL, and Digital Private Line are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Close Call is a proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.
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Contents
Contents
Precautions ......................................................................................... 2 Contents .............................................................................................. 4 Introduction......................................................................................... 7 Feature Highlights ............................................................................ 10 About This Manual.......................................................................... 13 How the Scanners Controls Are Represented in This Manual... 13 Entering Text............................................................................... 14 Understanding Scanning ................................................................. 15 Understanding the Scanners Memory ........................................... 15 What is Scanning?.......................................................................... 15 What is Searching?......................................................................... 15 What is CTCSS/DCS? .................................................................... 16 Using the Scanner at the Racetrack ............................................... 18 Conventional Scanning................................................................... 18 Where To Get More Information ..................................................... 19 Included With Your Scanner............................................................ 21 Setting Up Your Scanner ................................................................. 22 Using Internal Batteries .................................................................. 22 Using Rechargeable Batteries .................................................... 22 Using Non-rechargeable Batteries.............................................. 23 Using AC Power ............................................................................. 25 Connecting the Antenna ................................................................. 25 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ............................................ 26 Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................................. 26 Attaching the Belt Clip .................................................................... 26 Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................ 27 Installing the Demo Software.......................................................... 27 A Look At The Keypad.................................................................... 28 A Look At The Display .................................................................... 31 Using Menu..................................................................................... 32 Using Func...................................................................................... 32 Using the Scroll Control .................................................................. 32 Basic Operation ................................................................................ 33 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch .......................... 33 Scanning Systems .......................................................................... 33 Scanning Preprogrammed Races................................................... 34 Before You Get To The Track..................................................... 34 When You Get To The Track ...................................................... 34 Selecting Systems to Scan ............................................................. 35 Selecting System Channel Groups................................................. 36 Locking/Unlocking Systems............................................................ 36 Locking/Unlocking Channels .......................................................... 37 Temporarily Holding On a System.................................................. 37 Holding On a Channel .................................................................... 37 Quick-Storing Channels.................................................................. 38 Quickly Recalling Channels ............................................................ 38 Other Settings................................................................................... 39 Displaying System Information ....................................................... 39 Viewing Memory Used ................................................................ 39 Viewing the Firmware Version .................................................... 39
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Adjusting the Key Beep................................................................... 39 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad........................................................ 39 Turning Power Save On or Off........................................................ 39 Priority Scan.................................................................................... 39 Using the Backlight ......................................................................... 40 Initializing the Scanners Memory ................................................... 40 Using the PC Control and Cloning Options..................................... 41 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer .................... 41 Cloning the Scanner.................................................................... 42 Using the Menu ................................................................................. 43 Programming Radio Systems.......................................................... 45 Quickly Programming Racing Systems........................................... 45 Manually Programming Racing Systems ........................................ 48 Editing the Car ............................................................................ 48 Entering/Editing a Car Number ................................................... 49 Editing a Driver............................................................................ 49 Setting a Cars Quick Key ........................................................... 50 Editing a Cars Channel .............................................................. 50 Deleting a Car ............................................................................. 50 Setting Lockout On A Car ........................................................... 51 Programming Conventional Systems.............................................. 51 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups.......................... 52 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels..................................... 52 Programming/Editing Optional Settings......................................... 54 System-Level Settings .................................................................... 54 Editing the System Name............................................................ 54 Editing the System Quick Key (Conventional Systems Only) ..... 54 Setting Group Lockout ................................................................ 55 Setting the System Hold Time..................................................... 55 Setting the Channel Delay Time ................................................. 56 Setting Data Skip ........................................................................ 56 Deleting Systems ........................................................................ 57 Copying Systems ........................................................................ 57 Group-Level Settings ...................................................................... 57 Entering/Editing the Group Name ............................................... 57 Setting the Group Quick Key....................................................... 58 Setting Group Lockout ................................................................ 58 Deleting Groups .......................................................................... 59 Channel-Level Settings ................................................................... 59 Editing the Channel Name (Conventional Systems Only)........... 59 Setting Channel Priority .............................................................. 60 Setting Channel Alert .................................................................. 61 Setting CTCSS/DCS ................................................................... 61 Setting Channel Modulation ........................................................ 62 Setting Channel Attenuation ....................................................... 63 Setting the Frequency Step......................................................... 63 Setting Channel Lockout ............................................................. 64 Deleting Channels ....................................................................... 64 Copying/Pasting Channels .......................................................... 65
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Searching and Storing ..................................................................... Service Search ............................................................................... Changing the step of Air Band........................................................ Quick Search .................................................................................. CTCSS/DCS Search....................................................................... Custom Search ............................................................................... Preset Custom Search Range .................................................... Editing a Custom Search Range................................................. Auto Search and Store ................................................................... Selecting a System ..................................................................... Storing a System......................................................................... Using the Close Call Feature........................................................... Setting Close Call Options.............................................................. Close Call Hits ................................................................................ Search and Close Call Options ....................................................... Managing Locked-Out Frequencies................................................ Unlocking All Frequencies .......................................................... Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies ........................................... Searching for Subaudible Tones .................................................... Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value.......................................... Setting the Modulation Type ........................................................... Setting Attenuation ......................................................................... Setting Data Skip ............................................................................ Setting the Delay Time ................................................................... Setting the Search Frequency Step................................................ Care and Maintenance ..................................................................... General Use.................................................................................... Location .......................................................................................... Cleaning.......................................................................................... Repairs ........................................................................................... Troubleshooting ............................................................................... Specifications ................................................................................... Optional Accessories....................................................................... Planning ............................................................................................ Collecting Information ..................................................................... Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet ..................................... Race Name ................................................................................. Car #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS ............................ Racing System Worksheet ............................................................. Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet ........................... System Name and Quick Key ..................................................... Group Name and Quick Key ....................................................... Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS ............................... Conventional System Worksheet.................................................... Preprogrammed Systems ................................................................ Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................
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Introduction
Introduction
Your USC230 scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as racing, police, fire/emergency, marine, air, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go, use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanners scroll control to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in a system using the AutoStore feature. Use your scanner to monitor: Automobile races Public safety systems Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) Business/Industrial radio Utilities Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands Air band Railroad This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step and default mode (AM or FM). To select a band plan from 1, 2 and 3; 1. Make sure the power is turned off. 2. While holding down 1, 2 or 3 (corresponding number of the band plan), turn on the scanner. Band Plan 1
Frequency Rage (MHz)

25.0000 30.0000 80.0000 83.0000 29.9950 79.9875 82.9900 87.2875
Mode
FM FM FM FM
Step (kHz)
5 12.5 10 12.5
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108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 137.9950 138.0000 - 157.9875 158.0000 - 160.5900 160.6000 - 162.5875 162.6000 - 173.9875 216.0000 - 224.9950 400.0000 - 405.9875 406.0000 - 439.9937 440.0000 - 465.9950 466.0000 - 469.9900 470.0000 - 512.0000 806.0000 - 960.0000 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 Band Plan 2
Mode
AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM
Step (kHz)
12.5 / 8.33 Selectable 5 12.5 10 12.5 12.5 5 12.5 6.25 5 10 6.25 12.5 12.5

25.0000 50.0000 84.0150 49.9950 84.0100 87.2950
Mode
FM FM FM AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM
Step (kHz)
5 5 20 with 15kHz Offset 12.5 / 8.33 Selectable 5 12.5 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 5
108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 143.9950 144.0000 - 145.9875 146.0000 - 155.9900 156.0000 - 157.4250 157.4375 - 160.5875 160.6000 - 162.0250 162.0375 - 173.9875 216.0000 - 224.9950
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400.0000 - 405.9875 406.0000 - 439.9937 440.0000 - 449.9937 450.0000 - 469.9900 470.0000 - 512.0000 806.0000 - 960.0000 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 Band Plan 3
Mode
FM FM FM FM FM FM FM
Step (kHz)
12.5 6.25 6.25 10 6.25 12.5 12.5

25.0000 30.0000 80.0000 83.0000 29.9950 79.9937 82.9937 87.2937
Mode
FM FM FM FM AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM
Step (kHz)
5 6.25 6.25 6.25 12.5 / 8.33 Selectable 5 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25 5 12.5 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25 12.5 12.5
108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 137.9950 138.0000 - 157.9937 158.0000 - 160.5937 160.6000 - 162.5937 162.6000 - 173.9937 216.0000 - 224.9950 400.0000 - 405.9875 406.0000 - 439.9937 440.0000 - 465.9937 466.0000 - 469.9937 470.0000 - 512.0000 806.0000 - 960.0000 1240.0000 - 1300.0000
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Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights
General
Close CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See Using the Close Call Feature on Page 72 for more information. Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - your scanners memory is organized so that it more closely matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier to program and use your scanner and determine how much memory you have used and how much you have left. Preprogrammed Races - your scanner is preprogrammed with Formula 1 races. Quick Race Programming lets you quickly and easily enter information about a specific race. Quick Keys You can set the scanner so you can select a race or systems and groups by pressing a single key. This makes it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or groups you dont want to scan. Quick Car Select You can set the scanner so you can select and listen to a car by pressing a single key. Lockout You can lock out any system, group, frequency, or channel while scanning. If you lock out a system or group, any channels belonging to that system or group are also locked out. You can lock out up to 200 frequencies. The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the Close Call feature or while searching. CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select. Dropout Delay You can set whether the scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply. You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and while searching and using the Close Call feature.
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Attenuator You can set the scanners attenuator to reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB received by the scanner. Repeater Reverse You can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system. Channel Alert You can set the scanner so it alerts you when there is activity on any channel you specify. Memory Check Lets you see at a glance how much total memory is left. Frequency Step Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. The scanners auto step feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Quick Recall Lets you quickly select a specific channel by choosing the system, group, and channel. Scan/Search Delay You can set the scanner so it remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. Text Tagging You can name each race system, conventional system, group, channel and custom search range using up to 16 characters per name. Unique Data Skip Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Duplicate Frequency Alert Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in the scanner. Memory Backup If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. Multi Bands With Aircraft and 800 MHz. Note: The scanners frequency coverage is not continuous.
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Custom Search Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously. CTCSS/DCS Search Lets the scanner search for CTCSS or DCS tones. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Quick Search Lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are searching a conventional system.
Auto Store
Frequency AutoStore Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you select.
Priority
Priority Scan Priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Priority Plus You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels
Backlight and Power

LCD Back Light Makes the display easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Low Battery Alert The scanner alerts you if the batteries need to be recharged or replaced. Battery Save You can set the scanner so it reduces the amount of power it needs if there are no transmissions.
Key Controls
Key Lock You can deactivate the scanners keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanners programming. Key Beep You can control whether the scanner beeps when you press a key.
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PC Control and Cloning

PC Control You can transfer programming data to and from your scanner and your personal computer, and control the scanner using a computer. This helps you find frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Clone Mode You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanners memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one USC230 scanner to another USC230 scanner.
About This Manual

The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner.
How the Scanners Controls Are Represented in This Manual

To help navigate the scanners menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result. This example shows you how to use the scanners menu to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to press ( Menu ) to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you press Menu . It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then select one choice (Edit Name).
Menu
Program System E E
Select the system Edit Name
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To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read Understanding Scanning on Page 15 for a quick background on the technology. The first thing youll need to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See Setting Up Your Scanner on Page 23 if you need any help doing this.
Entering Text
To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. To enter a decimal point, press . To move the cursor to the left, hold Func then press /4 or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, hold Func then press 6/ or rotate the scroll control to the right. To clear a character, press No twice. To clear all characters, press No 3 times. To accept an entry, press E or press down on the scroll control.
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Understanding Scanning
This section provides Scanning Understandingyou with background on how scanning works. You dont really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your USC230.
Understanding the Scanners Memory

Your scanners memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory. This type of memory is organized differently and more efficiently than the bank/channel architecture used by traditional scanners. Dynamic Allocated design matches how radio systems actually work much more closely, making it easier to program and use your scanner and determine how much memory you have used and how much you have left. Instead of being organized into separate banks and channels, your scanners memory is contained in a pool. You simply use as much memory as you need in the pool to store as many frequencies and alpha tags as you need. No memory space is wasted, and you can tell at a glance how much memory you have used and how much remains.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your USC230 scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission.
What is Searching?
The USC230 can search each band and up to 10 banks together to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the scanner searches
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for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you specify. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanners memory. If not, you can continue to search.
What is CTCSS/DCS?
Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with a transmission. CTCSS and DCS are subaudible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL (Motorolas trademarked terms for Private Line and Digital Private Line respectively). CTCSS and DCS are used only for FM signals and are usually associated with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. These systems make use of a special subaudible tone that accompanies a transmitted signal. CTCSS and DCS are used for many purposes. In many cases, CTCSS and DCS 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. CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive interference where there are several stations with output frequencies close to each other. When this occurs, you might hear multiple communications on the same frequency. The stations might even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the scanners squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. 16
You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. CTCSS Frequencies (Hz)
67.0 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7
69.3 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1
71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7 250.3
74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1 254.1
77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6
79.7 97.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8
DCS Codes (Octal)
023 051 114 143 174 245 266 332 411 452 506 612 703
025 053 115 145 205 246 271 343 412 454 516 624 712
026 054 116 152 212 251 274 346 413 455 523 627 723
031 065 122 155 223 252 306 351 423 462 526 631 731
032 071 125 156 225 255 311 356 431 464 532 632 732
036 072 131 162 226 261 315 364 432 465 546 654 734
043 073 132 165 243 263 325 365 445 466 565 662 743
047 074 134 172 244 265 331 371 446 503 606 664 754
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Using the Scanner at the Racetrack

Keeping up with the action at the racetrack is easy and fun. You can hear drivers communicating with their pit crews, officials communicating with drivers and crews, and track workers communicating with everybody. Each user at the racetrack transmits and receives on one or more frequencies. The scanner organizes racetrack frequencies by the name of the race you are scanning and by car number. For example, you might hear drivers and their pit crews on the car number frequencies and officials and the news media on the race frequencies. When you are scanning, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isnt, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. You can activate one racing system and as many conventional systems as you want at the same time. Within a racing system, each driver can have multiple frequencies stored.
Conventional Scanning
Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the same frequency. Today there are still many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: Aircraft Amateur radio LPD/PMR users Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations Many business radio users
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When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isnt, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over.
Simplex Operation
Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are limited to line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as LPD/PMR radios. The range is typically 1-5 km, depending upon the terrain and many other factors.
Repeater Operation
Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system. With a repeaterbased system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to the area of operation. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). The users radios always listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very large line of sight.
Where To Get More Information

By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning how to program and use the scanner.
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Information On The Internet

The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of frequencies for your area. You can use a search engine to find and use them. Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. If you have access to the internet, you may want to visit the following websites for additional information: www.racescanner.eu - Race frequency information, programming software and accessories. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USC230 - A group for people interested in discussing the USC230.
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Included With Your Scanner

If any of these items are missing or damaged, Included With Your Scanner immediately contact your place of purchase.
Connection Cable
AC Adapter Scanner
Wrist Strap
Belt Clip
Batteries
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Antennas
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Headset
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Setting Up Your Scanner

These guidelines will help you install Setting Up Your Scanner and set up your new scanner: If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. To improve the scanners reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional antennas. Use the supplied mono headset for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual. Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
Using Internal Batteries

You can power your scanner using supplied rechargeable AA batteries.
Using Rechargeable Batteries

Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries; 1. Make sure the power is turned off. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover.

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3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
4. Replace the cover.
5. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V to charge the batteries. (See Using AC Power on page 25.)
Using Non-rechargeable Batteries

You can also use two alkaline batteries to power your scanner. Before you use alkaline batteries, you must remove the sticker in the compartment and move the switch to REG. ALK. BATT position.

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Cautions: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
WARNING!
Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if nonrechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT (this is the default setting with the sticker) or if you are unsure of the switchs position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first time, charge them for 16 hours to bring them to a full charge. Discharged batteries take about 16 hours to fully recharge. Notes: Ni-MH batteries last longer and deliver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner until it beeps every 15 seconds and flashes.

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To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the temperature is above 45C (113F) or below 4C (40F). If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you connect an external power source.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed without removing the sticker, or, after removing, REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
Connecting the Antenna

To attach the supplied stub antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Optional Antenna

The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store.

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Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
For private listening, you can use the supplied headphone or can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. See Earphone Warning at the front of the manual for important information about using an earphone/ headphone.
Connecting an Extension Speaker

In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner's jack.
WARNING!
If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner.
Attaching the Belt Clip

To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner.

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the scanner, then thread the other end of the wrist strap back through the small loop to secure it.
Installing the Demo Software

You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.racescanner.eu Download the software, then double-click on the install package to begin installation. The USC230 Install program installs the software. You must install the software to use the scanner with your computer. After you install the USC230 Install program, start it by double clicking on the desktop icon or by selecting it in the Start Programs list. You can upgrade the included software to a full version by purchasing a registration key at http://www.racescanner.eu

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A Look At The Keypad
Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner then press the key. F appears on the display. If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you understand each key's function.
Key Name
CAR/
Description
CAR Selects a car in scan mode.
Func + Locks and unlocks the keypad.
Hold/
Hold Holds the scan or the frequency search. + Quickly selects the Close Call feature (see Setting Close Call Options on Page 73).
Func
Scan/Srch
Scan Scans the stored channels.

Func + Srch Starts quick search or quickly accesses the search menu.

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Key Name
L/O
Description
L/O Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency.
Func + L/O Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to unlock all groups and channels in a conventional system.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Press quickly to cancel a prompt.
Func + Turns the display backlight on or off.
1-9, 0/Race
1-9 Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode, and selects systems by quick key in scan mode. 0/Race Selects the race quick key, enters a frequency, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode.
Func + 1-9, 0/Race Selects groups by quick key in scan mode.
1/Pri
1 Enters a 1.
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Key Name
4/
Description
4 Enters a 4. + Moves the active character to the left while editing data.
Func
6/
6 Enters a 6.
Func + Moves the active character to the right while editing data.
7/Rcl
7 Enters a 7.
Func + Rcl Displays a series of prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode.
No/ /Rev
Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency. At a prompt, answers No.

Func + Rev Monitors the currently-tuned frequencys reverse frequency.
E/Yes/Att
E Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Search Hold mode. At a prompt, answers Yes.
Func + Att Turns the scanners attenuator on or off for the current channel.

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A Look At The Display
The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The dark area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text display area. Information about the currently tuned frequency appears here. SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with numbers (1-9). The currently active system indicator flashes. ATT - appears when the attenuator feature is turned on. PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on (see Priority Scan on Page 39). - appears when you lock the keypad (see Locking/Unlocking the Keypad on Page 39). - alerts you when the battery power gets low. GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers ( 0 - 9 ). The currently active group indicator flashes. AM/FM/NFM - appears to show the type of transmission. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. F - appears when you hold down function.
Func
to select a
- appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode (see Using the Close Call Feature on Page 72).

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Using Menu
Menu
Press Menu on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See Using the Menu on Page 43 for more information about the scanners menu options.
Using Func
Func
To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press Func . To select a system in Scan or Scan Hold mode, hold down Func and rotate the scroll control.
Using the Scroll Control

Scroll Control
Turn the scroll control on top of the scanner to select a channel or frequency in Hold mode, select menu items in Menu mode, and to select a character while editing a name. You can also press the scroll control down instead of pressing E on the keypad to select an item.
Vo l
S q l

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Basic Operation
Basic Operation Scanner and Turning On the Setting the Squelch
Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn Sql fully counterclockwise. 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner, then turn Vol clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3. Turn Sql clockwise until the hissing stops.
Scanning Systems
To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The USC230 scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups. Notes: If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan. When scanning multiple systems, the USC230 scans systems according to the assigned quick key. Then the race assigned to the next quick key (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) is scanned. Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last. Within a quick key, systems are scanned in the order they were assigned. Within a system, channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group, with the same priority as described above for systems. The USC230 scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option (see Setting the System Hold Time on Page 55). All unlocked channels are scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting.
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Scanning Preprogrammed Races

Before You Get To The Track
Each drivers team has several different frequencies they can use during a race. These frequencies can change depending on local interference sources or other frequency issues. Your scanner is preprogrammed with all of the drivers and their possible frequencies that were known when it was manufactured. Before you leave for the track, check the Internet to see if there are any frequency updates available for your race. You can save time at the track by setting up as much as possible before you leave.
When You Get To The Track

When you arrive at the race, get a list of the actual frequencies in use that race day. These are normally available for sale on the way into the facility. This list will show the actual frequency being used by each driver that day, as well as some other useful frequency information. Then, follow the steps in the sections below to adjust the scanner settings.
Selecting Driver Frequencies

Follow these steps to select the appropriate frequency for each driver. 1. Press 0 in Scan mode, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E. 2. Press CAR, enter the drivers number, then press E. Or press CAR, press E, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press E. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the drivers frequency. If the drivers frequency is not listed, select NEW Frequency then enter the correct frequency. 4. Press Hold to set the selection.
Holding on a Car
Follow these steps to hold on a car within the currentlyselected racing system.
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1. Press 0 in Scan mode, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E. 2. Press CAR, enter the drivers number, then press CAR. Or press CAR twice, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press CAR. You can select the cars first unlocked frequency.
Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes

Many drivers use special codes in their radios to prevent interference from other nearby radio systems. These codes are commonly referred to as CTCSS, DCS, or subaudible tones. You can use these same codes to prevent interference from other systems. 1. Press 0 in Scan mode, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E. 2. Press CAR, enter the drivers number, press E or CAR, press E, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press E. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the drivers frequency, then press E. 4. Press E to enter the channel setting menu. 5. Rotate the scroll control to select SET CTCSS/DCS, then press E. 6. Rotate the scroll control to select CTCSS or DCS, then press E. 7. Rotate the scroll control to select the correct CTCSS/ DCS value, then press E. 8. Press Hold to set the selection
Selecting Systems to Scan

To select systems to scan, press Scan then press the number button corresponding to the quick key assigned to the system or systems. To stop scanning the system(s), press Scan again.
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The SYS indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected. To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold FUNC while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold FUNC and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system.
Selecting System Channel Groups

Within a system, you can assign groups of channels to a group quick key (see Setting the Group Quick Key on Page 58). Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within a system while scanning. 1. Press Func to hold on the system (or hold Func and rotate the scroll control to select the system). 2. Continue to hold Func and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate.
Locking/Unlocking Systems
Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected. 1. While holding down select the system.
Func
, rotate the scroll control to and press L/O to lock
2. Continue to hold down out the system.
Func
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to unlock a system you have previously locked. Note: You can unlock only one race at a time. When you unlock a race, the scanner automatically locks the other races.
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Locking/Unlocking Channels
Follow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and channel group are selected. 1. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored. 2. Release Func then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you want to lock or unlock. 4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel. You can also lock out an active channel by pressing L/O while the scanner is stopped on the channel.
Temporarily Holding On a System

To temporarily hold on a system, press and hold Func . To hold on a different system, continue to hold Func and rotate the scroll control to select the system. Normal scanning resumes 2 seconds after you release Func .
Holding On a Channel
To hold on a channel, press Hold while the channel is active. To select a different channel, rotate the scroll control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the previous or next system. To resume scanning, press Scan. Note: You can select any channel (locked or unlocked).
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Quick-Storing Channels
1. Hold on an existing channel in any system. 2. Enter the frequency you want to store. 3. To quick-store the channel, press E. Otherwise, press No. If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you to select the system and the group where you want to store the frequency.
Quickly Recalling Channels

1. Press Hold to hold on any channel. 2. Press Func + Rcl. The scanner prompts you to select the system where the channel is stored. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the system, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select the channel group where the channel is stored. 4. Rotate the scroll control to select the group, then press E. If you selected a conventional system, the scanner prompts you to select a channel. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel, then press E to hold on that channel. Otherwise, if you selected a racing system, the scanner automatically selects an active channel from the car group and holds on that group.
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Other Settings
Other Settings Displaying System Information
Viewing Memory Used
Menu
See Scanner Info E
% Memory Used
A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu.
Viewing the Firmware Version

Menu
See Scanner Info E
Firmware Version
Press any key to return to the previous menu.
Adjusting the Key Beep

Menu
Adjust Key Beep
Off: The scanner is silent when you press a key. On: The scanner beeps when you press a key.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad

Press and hold down unlock the keypad.
Func
then CAR/
to lock or
Turning Power Save On or Off

Menu
Set Battery Save
On: The scanner goes into low-power mode when you monitor a conventional channel that has no activity. Off: Power save is off.
Priority Scan
Menu
SeT Priority
E
Func
Or, while holding on any channel, press select one of these priority modes:
+ 1/Pri to
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Off: Normal scanning On: While scanning, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked system. Priority channels in lower priority key numbered systems (starting from 1) have highest priority. Pri appears when you select this mode. PLUS ON: The scanner only scans priority channels in unlocked systems. Pri flashes when you select this mode.
Using the Backlight

Menu
Set Backlight
10 sec The backlight stays on for 10 seconds after you press Func + . 30 sec The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after you press Func + . Squelch The backlight turns on when the squelch opens then stays on for 5 seconds. Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is pressed then stays on for 10 seconds. Infinite The backlight turns on when you press Func + then stays on until you press Func + again. Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period. Pressing Func + while the backlight is on turns off the backlight.
Initializing the Scanners Memory

Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data except for the band plan and custom search range. To initialize the scanners memory, turn off the scanner. Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on. Notes: If you initialize the scanner after changing the band plan, custom search range is adjusted to match to the band plan.
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If you want to program the deleted data again, use the PC Control and cloning options (see page 41).
Using the PC Control and Cloning Options

Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another USC230 scanner or your personal computer.
Menu
Xfer Information
PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer. See Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer. WIRED Clone Lets you set your scanner as a master or a slave, letting you transfer programming to or from another USC230 scanner. See Cloning the Scanner on Page 42.
Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer

To connect your scanner to a personal computer, you must first set the scanners baud rate (the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps)). Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting.
Menu
Xfer Information E
E PC Control Off The baud rate is not set. 9600 bps The baud rate is set to 9600 bps. 19200 bps The baud rate is set to 19,200 bps.
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38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bps. 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bps.
Cloning the Scanner

To clone (copy) data from one USC230 scanner to another USC230 scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores. Then you must set one scanner as the master (source) and the other as the slave (destination). Plug the smaller end of each of the included connection cables into Remote on the right side of each scanner. Then connect the other end of the cables together using the null modem connector and gender changer. Then set up both scanners.
Menu
Xfer Information E
WIRED Clone
Master This will be the master (source) scanner. Slave This will be the slave (destination) scanner. (Master scanner) E (Slave scanner) E Clone Master Press SCAN Key Clone Slave Press SCAN Key
When you are ready to clone the scanner, press Scan on the slave scanner first, then on the master scanner. The master scanner checks the connection between the two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner. When the transfer is complete, Complete appears on both scanners. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on the master scanner.
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Using the Menu

The scanners menu lets you select options that let you Using the Menu set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press Menu on the left side of the scanner. In most cases, the current menu position appears on the upper line of the menu. Menu items and a place to input information appear on the lower line of the menu. To select a menu item, turn the scroll control on top of the scanner clockwise or counterclockwise. When the menu item you want to select appears, press E or press the scroll control down to select it. To back up a level or return to the previous level, press Menu . To exit the menu mode, press . This table shows the available menu options and where you can find more information about how to use them. Menu Item
-- M E N U -Program System
Lets You ... Set up the scanners scan options.
See ... Programming Radio Systems on Page 45.
-- M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt
Set up the scanners Close Call option. Set up the scanners search option.
Using the Close Call Feature on Page 72. Searching and Storing on Page 66.
-- M E N U -Search for ...
-- M E N U -Close Call
Set up the scanners Close Call operation.
Setting Close Call Options on Page 73.
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Menu Item
-- M E N U -Set Priority
Lets You ... Set up priority options.
See ... Priority Scan on Page 39.
-- M E N U -Set Backlight
Set up backlight options.
Using the Backlight on Page 40.
-- M E N U -Adjust Key Beep
Set up key beep options.
Adjusting the Key Beep on Page 39.
-- M E N U -Set Battery Save
Set up battery save options.
Turning Power Save On or Off on Page 39. Displaying System Information on Page 39. Installing the Demo Software on Page 27 and Using the PC Control and Cloning Options on Page 41.
-- M E N U -See Scanner Info
View information about your scanner. Transfer information between it and your personal computer.
-- M E N U -Xfer Information
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Programming Radio Systems

To edit an existing Radio Systems Programmingsystem, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system. Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don't skip either step! 1. Plan the system. 2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1. To make planning easier, planning worksheets are included in the back of this manual for each system type. Copy the worksheets, then use them to plan out how you will program the scanner. Important! Before you start programming your scanner, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you program it, its memory might be corrupted which will require you to reinitialize it (see Initializing the Scanners Memory on Page 40). All information programmed in the scanner,including preprogrammed systems, might be lost. General Notes You can store up to 200 systems. The number of system channels you can have is limited only by the amount of scanner memory remaining. You can store up to 20 channel groups per conventional system. Total channels are limited to about 2500. Channels that have text tags use more memory than those that do not. If you use a text tag for every channel, total channels are reduced from 2500 (1600 is typical).
Quickly Programming Racing Systems

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Page 48). Or you can follow the onscreen prompts as described in this section to quickly program your scanner. These prompts are designed to help you quickly enter a new race from a frequency list purchased at the track (if the system is not already preprogrammed into your scanner). When you complete Steps 5 and 6, almost all cars will use the default settings for the other steps. 1. While scanning, press 0. Then rotate the scroll control to select New Race, then press E. 2. Enter the name of the race, then press E. Select Race New Race
Name the Race _

SYS GRP
3. Enter the first car number (up to 3 digits), then press E. 4. Enter the first driver name (up to 12 characters), then press E. 5. Enter the drivers frequency, then press E. 6. Set the CTCSS/DCS code, then press E 7. Press E to enter advanced options (Steps 8-11) or press to skip to Step 12.
Enter Car No _
SYS GRP
Enter Driver _
SYS GRP
Enter Frequency _
SYS GRP
Set CTCSS/DCS Off Advanced Options Yes= E / No= .

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8. Set the modulation type (Auto is almost always the correct choice), then press E 9. Set the attenuator (turn it on to eliminate interference from other sources), then press E 10. Set the channel priority (turn it on if you want the scanner to interrupt operation every few seconds to check for transmissions by this driver), then press E
Set Modulation Auto
Set Attenuator Off
Set Priority Off
11. Set alert (turn it on if Set Alert you want the scanner to sound a special alert Off when this car transmits), then press E 12. If you have another frequency to enter for this driver, press E then repeat from Step 5. Otherwise, press No 13. To enter another car in this race, press E then repeat from Step 3. Otherwise, press No 14. When you finish, press Scan to begin scanning the race Another Freq for This driver?
Another Car For This Race?
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Manually Programming Racing Systems

Menu
Program SysteM E E
E Racing E
New System Confirm?
The scanner creates an empty racing system, with a default name of System nnn R. nnn increments as you add new systems. R indicates that this is a racing system. Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options: See Editing the System Name on Page 54 See Setting Group Lockout on Page 55 See Setting the System Hold Time on Page 55 See Setting the Channel Delay Time on Page 56 See Setting Data Skip on Page 56 See Editing the Car on Page 48 See Deleting Systems on Page 57 See Copying Systems on Page 57
Editing the Car

Menu
Program SysteM E E E
Select the system Edit Car Select the car
Follow these steps to enter the car options. Rotate the scroll control to select one of the following options. Then refer to the appropriate section to set or change a car setting. See Entering/Editing a Car Number on Page 49. See Editing a Driver on Page 49. See Setting a Cars Quick Key on Page 50. See Editing a Cars Channel on Page 50. See Deleting a Car on Page 50. See Setting Lockout On A Car on Page 51.

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Entering/Editing a Car Number

Menu
Program SysteM E E E E
Select the system Edit Car Select the car Edit Car No
1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first digit, then press 0-9 to enter the correct digit. 2. Repeat Step 1 to enter or correct the second and third digits if necessary, Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each car number can be up to three digits. Press to delete the entire car number.
Editing a Driver
Menu
Select the system Edit Car Select the car Edit Driver
1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press and hold down Func then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the drivers name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each drivers name can be up to 12 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. Press twice to delete the current character. Press three times to clear the entire driver name.

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Setting a Cars Quick Key

Program SysteM Select the system E Edit Car E Select the car E Set Quick Key E
Menu
After selecting this option, press 0-9 or rotate the scroll control to assign the car to a quick key or press No to assign the car to no quick key, then press E. Hints: You can assign as many cars to the same quick key as you want. To be scanned, a cars quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked.
Editing a Cars Channel

Menu
Select the system Edit Car Select the car Edit Channel
Deleting a Car
Menu
Select the system Edit Car Select the car Delete Car
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted cars cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.

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Setting Lockout On A Car

Menu
Select the system Edit Car Select the car Set Lockout
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this car when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the car is not scanned. Unlocked - the car is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked.
Programming Conventional Systems

Menu
Program SysteM E E Confirm?
E Conventional
New System E
The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with a default name of System nnn C. nnn increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system. Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options: See Editing the System Name on Page 54 See Editing the System Quick Key (Conventional Systems Only) on Page 54 See Setting Group Lockout on Page 55 See Setting the System Hold Time on Page 55 See Setting the Channel Delay Time on Page 56 See Setting Data Skip on Page 56 See Deleting Systems on Page 57 See Copying Systems on Page 57 See Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups on Page 52

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Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups

To enter channels in a conventional system, first set up a channel group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s).
Setting Up a Channel Group

Edit Group New Group E E
The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn. nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system. Refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options: See Entering/Editing the Group Name on Page 57 See Setting the Group Quick Key on Page 58 See Deleting Groups on Page 59 See Setting Group Lockout on Page 55 See Entering/Editing Conventional Channels on Page 52
Entering/Editing Conventional Channels

Edit Channel New Channel E E Input Frequency
Enter the frequency for the channel, then press E. Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting: See Editing the Channel Name (Conventional Systems Only) on Page 59 See Setting Channel Priority on Page 60 See Setting Channel Alert on Page 61 See Deleting Channels on Page 64 See Copying/Pasting Channels on Page 65

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To program another channel within the same group, press Menu , then repeat the above. To create another channel group and enter more channels, press Menu four times, then proceed from Setting Up a Channel Group on Page 52.

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings

This section details the instructions for each of the Programming/Editing Optional Settings optional programming steps referred to in Programming Radio Systems on Page 45. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting.
System-Level Settings
These settings apply to the entire system.
Editing the System Name

Menu
Program SysteM E E
Select the system Edit Name
Follow these steps to enter/edit the system name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press and hold down Func then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each system name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. The default system names include C (conventional) or R (race) in the 16th position to indicate the system type: Press twice to delete the current character. Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
Editing the System Quick Key (Conventional Systems Only)

Menu
program system E E E
Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Quick Key

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After selecting this option, press 1-9 to assign the system to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key, then press E. Hints: You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. To be scanned, a systems quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked.
Setting Group Lockout

Menu
Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Lockout
This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Rotate the scroll control to select your setting, then press E. Locked - the system is not scanned Unlocked - the system is scanned Note: You can also lock or unlock a system by pressing Func , selecting the system, then pressing Func + L/O.
Setting the System Hold Time

Menu
Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Hold Time
This setting controls how many seconds the scanner scans a system before moving to the next unlocked system. Enter a value from 0-255, then press E to save the setting.

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Notes: If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check current system activity). The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. All unlocked channels will be scanned at least once regardless of this setting. The scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, any current transmission ends, and the channel delay time expires.
Setting the Channel Delay Time

Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Sys Option E Set DELAY Time E This setting controls how many seconds the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming scanning. Select a value from 1-5 or Off, then press E.
Notes: The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. This setting applies to all channels within the system.
Setting Data Skip

Menu
Select the system Edit Sys Option Set DATA SKIP
This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it stops on a channel that has a data signal. On - the scanner stops briefly on the channel, but then immediately resumes scanning automatically. Press E to select. Off - the scanner remains on the channel until the transmission stops. Press E to select.

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Notes: This setting is ignored for AM channels. The default setting for this feature is On.
Deleting Systems
Menu
program system E E
Select the system Delete System
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Notes: Deleted systems cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. You cannot restore preloaded systems.
Copying Systems
To copy a system including all settings, groups, and channels:
Menu
Program SysteM E E
Select the system Copy System
New Sys Name
Enter a name for the copied system, then press E.
Group-Level Settings
The settings in this section apply to all of the channels stored in the current group.
Entering/Editing the Group Name

Menu
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Name

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Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press and hold down Func then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the group name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: Each group name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. The group and system name alternate in the top line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel. Press twice to delete the current character. Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
Setting the Group Quick Key

Menu
program system E E E E
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Quick Key
After selecting this option, press 0-9 to assign the group to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key, then press E. Hints: You can assign as many groups to the same quick key as you want. To be scanned, a groups quick key must be activated.
Setting Group Lockout

program system Select the system E Edit Group E
Menu

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Select the group Set Lockout
E E
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the group is not scanned. Unlocked - the group is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked.
Deleting Groups
program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E
Menu
Delete Group
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.
Channel-Level Settings
These settings affect only the channel you are programming.
Editing the Channel Name (Conventional Systems Only)

Menu program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Edit Name E
Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.

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2. Press and hold down Func 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 channel name appears on the second line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel. If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner displays the frequency when it stops on a channel. Press Press twice to delete the current character. three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
Channel names take up extra memory. To maximize channels, use channel names only where necessary.
Setting Channel Priority

Menu
program system E E E E E E
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Priority
This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select your setting, then press E. 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.

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Setting Channel Alert

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Alert E
Menu
This setting controls whether the scanner will alert you when the channel becomes active. Select your setting, then press E. On - the scanner beeps when the channel becomes active. Off - no alert sounds. Note: The default setting is Off.
Setting CTCSS/DCS
Menu
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set CTCSS/DCS
This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E. Off - any signal opens squelch. 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 scroll to the desired tone.

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DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to scroll to the desired tone. Set Lockout - the scanner does not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you to select a CTCSS or DCS tone. Notes: The default setting is Off. See What is CTCSS/DCS? on Page 16 for a complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones.
Setting Channel Modulation

Menu
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Modulation
This setting controls the demodulation method used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E. Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency (see the table at the front of the manual). AM - the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency. NFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency. Note: The default setting is AUTO.

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Setting Channel Attenuation

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Attenuator E
Menu
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 attenuated. Notes: The default setting is Off. You can also toggle this setting by holding on the channel and pressing Func and E.
Setting the Frequency Step

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Step E
Menu
This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channel's. Select your setting, then press E. Auto - the step is based on the band (see the table at the front of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 8.33 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.

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Setting Channel Lockout

program system Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Lockout E
Menu
This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this channel when its system and group are enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the channel is not scanned. Unlocked - the channel is scanned. Notes: The default setting is Unlocked. You can also lock or unlock a channel by selecting it while scanning or holding, then pressing L/O. See Basic Operation on Page 33.
Deleting Channels
Menu
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Delete Channel
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.

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Copying/Pasting Channels
To copy a channel including all settings:
Menu
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Copy Channel
The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer. To paste the channel into the same or another system:
Menu
program system E E E E E
Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Paste Channel
Then, if necessary, edit the channel you copied to give it a unique name and other settings. Note: The paste option appears only if you have previously copied a channel from a system of the same type you are currently editing.

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Searching and Storing

Searching and Storing Service Search
The Air Service Search feature allows you to scroll through the preprogrammed services. 1. Press
Menu
2. Turn the scroll control until SeARCH FOR... appears, then press E. 3. Turn the scroll control until SERVICE SEARCH appears, then press E. The scanner starts Air Service Search.
Changing the step of Air Band

1. Press
Menu
2. Turn the scroll control until SRCH/CLOCALL OPT appears, then press E. 3. Turn the scroll control until Air Band Step appears, then press E. 4. Turn the scroll control, the press E to select 12.5 KHz or 8.33 KHz.
Quick Search
Quick Search lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency. Press Func 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.

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CTCSS/DCS Search
CTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS tones when it finds an active frequency in search and Close Call modes. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. Turning this option on lets the scanner search for CTCSS/ DCS tones. If the scanner detects the tone, it displays the tones frequency and DCS code. 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until SRCH/CLOCALL OPT appears. Then press E. One of the search feature options appear. 2. Turn the scroll control until CTCSS/DCS SEARCH appears, then press E to select it. 3. Turn the scroll control until ON appears to turn on CTCSS/DCS search or until OFF appears to turn it off, then press E.
Custom Search
Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. Notes: Search ranges are preset. See Editing a Custom Search Range on Page 70 to change the range. You cannot turn off all custom search ranges. 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears, then press E. Or, press Func + Scan/ Srch, then select No. One of the search feature options appear.

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2. Turn the scroll control until CUSTOM Search appears, then press E to select it. The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the scroll control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction. To turn search ranges on or off, press 0 and 1-9. To hold searching, press Hold. To resume searching, press Func then press Scan/Srch or Hold again. To lock out a frequency found while searching, press L/O. Search Lockout? appears. Press E to lock out the frequency or No to continue monitoring. If you turn off the active custom search range, the scanner skips to the next custom search range and continues searching. Note: If all frequencies in all active custom search ranges are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not stop.
Preset Custom Search Range

The preset frequency ranges are as follows: BAND PLAN 1
Custom
Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Custom 7 Custom 8 Custom 9 Custom 10
Frequency (MHz)
25.0000 108.0000 137.0000 216.0000 400.0000 406.0000 440.0000 470.0000 806.0000 1240.0000 87.2875 136.9875 173.9875 224.9950 405.9875 439.9937 469.9900 512.0000 960.0000 1300.0000

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BAND PLAN 2
Custom
Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Custom 7 Custom 8 Custom 9 Custom 10 BAND PLAN 3
Frequency (MHz)
25.0000 108.0000 137.0000 216.0000 400.0000 406.0000 440.0000 470.0000 806.0000 1240.0000 87.2950 136.9875 173.9875 224.9950 405.9875 439.9937 469.9900 512.0000 960.0000 1300.0000
Custom
Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Custom 7 Custom 8 Custom 9 Custom 10
Frequency (MHz)
25.0000 108.0000 137.0000 216.0000 400.0000 406.0000 440.0000 470.0000 806.0000 1240.0000 87.2937 136.9875 173.9937 224.9950 405.9875 439.9937 469.9937 512.0000 960.0000 1300.0000
Note: If you want to adjust the preset custom search range to match to the band plan you have selected, initialize the scanner. However, initializing the scanner deletes all the preprogrammed data other than the band plan. (See page 40)

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Editing a Custom Search Range

You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges. The names of the custom search ranges appear on the display. The default custom search range names appear as CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, and so on. 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. Then press E. Or press Func 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 ranges name EDIT SRCH LIMIT - lets you view and select the frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts you to enter the upper and lower search limits. SET DELAY TIME - lets you set the amount of time the scanner will delay before continuing to search after a transmission ends SET MODULATION - lets you set the custom search ranges modulation type SET ATTENUATOR - lets you set whether the scanner will attenuate reception by 18dB during search SET DATA SKIP - lets you set whether the scanner will skip data transmissions during search SET STEP - lets you set the custom search ranges step (the gap between frequencies) 4. Select the option you want to change for the custom search range you selected, then press E.
Auto Search and Store

Your scanners Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range.

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Selecting a System
To store frequencies you find during Auto Store, you must first select a system where the frequencies will be stored. 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. Then press E. One of the search feature options appear. 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 a new group it creates. 1. Follow Steps 1-3 under Selecting a System. A search option appears. 2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you want appears, then press E to select it. A search band appears. If all systems are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not store any frequencies. When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active frequencies within that range and Search and Store appears on the displays lower line and the system name and search range name appear on the displays upper line. When the scanner finds an active transmission, it checks to see if the frequency has already been stored in the system. If the frequency has already been stored, the scanner continues to search. If the frequency has not been stored, it stores the frequency into a group named FOUND CHANNELS, then resumes searching. The scanner creates this group if it does not already exist.

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Using the Close Call Feature

Your scanner's Close CallTM feature lets Using the Close Call Feature 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 you when the Close Call feature finds a frequency. You can also set the frequency band where you want the scanner to look for transmissions. To turn Close Call detection on (CC DND, CC PRI) or Off, press Func then . When the feature is on, appears on the display and normal operation is briefly interrupted about every 2 seconds. Notes: CC DND (Do Not Disturb) - The scanner checks for a Close Call hit every 2 seconds only if the scanner is not currently stopped on a transmission. If the scanner is on a transmission the scanner waits until the signal ends to perform a Close Call check. This prevents breaks in audio during Close Call checks. CC PRI - Close Call works even if there is a transmission. Checks for a Close Call hit every 2 seconds. The Close Call feature works well for locating the source of strong local transmissions such as mobile and handheld two-way radios in areas with no other strong transmission sources. Several factors affect Close Call performance, however. Performance is increased with higher transmit power, receive antenna tuned to the target band, and a low background RF level. Other than the antenna, you have no control over these factors, but they explain why performance might vary by both location and time. The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequency ranges listed under Setting Close Call Options on Page 73.

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The Close Call feature works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly directional antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna) or if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area.
Setting Close Call Options

1. Press Menu 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. CC Auto Store: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner starts Close Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits than this setting, it stops Autostore operation. 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 (CC DND, CC PRI), the scanner sets itself to its Close Call settings about once every 2 seconds. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E. You can also toggle this setting by pressing then . Notes: CC DND - Close Call does not work while monitoring a transmission. CC PRI - Close Call works even if there is a transmission.
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Set CC Override: Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities. If you turn this option off, when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! and E to Listen appear for about 3 seconds. Press E when this appears to jump to and hold on the frequency. 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 Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options. Beep+Light (the scanner beeps and the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) Light (the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) Beep (the scanner beeps when it receives a Close Call signal) None (the scanner does not alert) Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press E. Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF Low (25.0000 - 87.2875 MHz) Air Band (108.0000 - 136.9916 MHz) VHF High (137.0000 - 224.9950 MHz, except for 174.0000 - 215.9999 MHz) UHF (400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz) 800MHz+ (806.0000 - 960.0000 MHz) Use the scroll control to select a band, press E, then use the scroll control to select On or Off and press E. Turning off undesired bands speeds up Close Call operation. (The Close Call feature does not work for frequencies greater than 960 MHz.)

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Close Call Hits

When the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can press Hold to hold on the hit frequency, press E to quickly save the frequency into memory, press L/O to lock out the frequency from Close Call and Search operation, or wait for the transmission to end. If you are in Close Call Only or Close Call Override mode, and you do not press any key, the scanner returns to its previous operation after the transmission ends and the set delay time expires. If you are holding on the frequency, press Hold again to resume the previous operation.

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Search and Close Call Options

The settings in Close Call Options Search and 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

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
E Unlock All E
Freq Lockouts
The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press E. Otherwise, to cancel, press No.
Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
E E
Freq Lockouts
Rvw Search L/O
The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press E to unlock the frequency. Or, rotate the scroll control or press No to select a different frequency. To exit the review, press Menu .
Searching for Subaudible Tones

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
CTCSS/DCS Search
This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during search or Close Call operation. Off The scanner does not search for subaudible tones. On The scanner searches for and displays any subaudible tone found.

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Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM modulation mode.
Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
Max Auto Store
This value sets how many hits the scanner will automatically store when it is in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store mode. Use the number keys to enter a value from 1 - 256, then press E. When the scanner reaches the maximum number of hits you set, it stops the auto-store operation.
Setting the Modulation Type

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
Set Modulation
This setting controls the modulation type used for quick search and Close Call operations. Select your setting, then press E. Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation) FM Uses FM (frequency modulation) NFM Uses narrowband FM

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Setting Attenuation
Srch/CloCall Opt Set Attenuator E
Menu
This setting controls the attenuator for quick search, service 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

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
Set Data Skip
This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it detects a constant-level transmission during quick search or Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press E. Off The scanner remains on the transmission until it ends. On The scanner quickly resumes searching or Close Call operation. Notes: If you are trying to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter and you do not talk into the transmitter, the scanner will detect this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter. The default for this feature is On.
Setting the Delay Time

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
Set Delay Time
This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search, service search or Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press E.

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Off
The 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

Menu
Srch/CloCall Opt E
Set Step
This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channels. Select your setting, then press E. Auto The step is based on the band (see the table at the front of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 8.33 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.

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Care and Maintenance
Care scanner off Maintenance and before disconnecting the power. Turn the
General Use
Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. 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 might 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.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
The scanner doesnt work. The scanner might not be receiving any power.
If your USC230 is not performing properly, try these steps. Suggestion
Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner. If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC outlet where you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is on.
Improper reception.
The antenna might need to be adjusted.
Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner. You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.
Scan wont stop.
The squelch might need to be adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 33. Check the antenna connection. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Make sure the channels frequency is stored in the scanners memory.
The antenna might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The channels frequency might not be stored in memory.
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Scan wont start.
The channel might not be active. You must press Scan to scan. The squelch might need to be adjusted.
Wait for a transmission on the channel. Press Scan. Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 33. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection.
One or more channels might be locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted.
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Specifications
Specifications
Dynamic Allocation Capacity (with Name Assigned To Each System, Group, and Channel): Systems: .......................................................... 200 max Groups: Conventional Systems ........................ 20 per system Racing Systems ......................................... No Limit Channels: ............................................... up to 2500 Attenuation: ...................... 18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit) Frequency Range (MHz): ........................ See page 7 to 9 Operating Temperature: Normal ................................................20C to +60C Close Call ............................................10C to +60C Scan Rate: ...............................100 channels per second (conventional mode) Search Rate: ...... 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) Scan Delay: ...................................................0-5 seconds Audio Output: .. 320mW nominal into 8 internal speaker 30 mW nominal into 32 headphone 6 mW nominal into 64 earphone Power Requirements: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC), or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) (AD-671) Antenna: .............................................. 50 (Impedance) External Jacks: Antenna Jack .................................................. BNC Type Headphone Jack ................................................. 3.5mm DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 5.5mm Remote Jack ................................................ 4 Pin Mini Size: ........... 72.4 mm (W) x 34.5 mm (D) x 138.5 mm (H) Weight: ................................................................ 179.3 g Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
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Optional Accessories
Earphone External Amplified Speaker
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Planning
Planning Information Collecting
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 favorite driver at the track? How about your local police and fire departments, the highway patrol, ambulance service, and aircraft? You might even want to listen to race officials as they dispatch the pace car. Make a list of the drivers, tracks, and agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems they use. The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Here are a few useful sites: http://www.racescanner.eu - Race frequency information, programming software and accessories. 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 example). 2. Organize the system information using these system worksheets included in this appendix. Use Racing System Worksheet on Page 88 to organize info about racing frequencies. Use Conventional System Worksheet on Page 90 to organize info about conventional frequencies. 3. Follow the instructions in Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet on Page 87 and Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet on Page 89 to program your scanner.
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Tips: Before you start, make as many copies of the worksheets as you think you'll need. You can also go to the download section of http://www.racsescanner.eu/download and download the worksheets there. All worksheet instructions assume that you have completed the critical Step 1 (collecting the system information). Don't skip this step. Use a pencil to fill out the worksheets. This lets you change information if necessary.
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Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet

Race Name
Fill in the name of the race you want to scan. For example, you can enter "Formula 1" here.
Car #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS
Fill in the details for each car number and driver, frequency, whether the car number/driver is a priority car number/driver, and information about the car number/ drivers CTCSS/DCS information (if any) you want to store for this race.
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Racing System Worksheet

Ra cing Syste m W orkshe e t Race Name
Car #/Driver
Frequency
Priority CTCSS /DCS
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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 channel 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 Func 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.
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Conventional System Worksheet

Conve ntiona l S yste m W orkshe e t S ys tem Nam e Group Nam e S ys tem Quic k K ey Group Quick K ey
Frequency
A lpha Tag
P riority CTCS S /DCS
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Preprogrammed Systems
Systems Preprogrammed
Your scanner is preprogrammed with frequencies used at races within the Formula 1. By default, one of the racing systems are unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out systems that are beyond your reception area (typically no more than a few kilometers using the supplied stub antenna). Follow these steps to lock out systems:. 1. Press and hold
Func
2. While continuing to hold Func , rotate the scroll control to select a system you want to lock out. 3. While continuing to hold the system.
Func
, press L/O to lock out
4. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to lock out additional systems. The preprogrammed systems provide a starting point; you will want to find out more information about your local radio systems so you can customize the programming to better suit your listening preferences. Notes: To free up memory, you can delete systems that you will not be monitoring. Refer to Deleting Systems on Page 57. Data used for the preprogrammed information was supplied courtesy of http://www.racescanner.eu, the Internets premier scanning resource.
Preprogrammed Systems
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Declaration of Conformity
We: Declaration of Conformity Uniden Corporation 2-12-7 Hatchobori Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512 Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment Uniden Bearcat model USC230 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC, R&TTE and LVD Council Directives of the EU.
Declaration of Conformity
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71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7 250.3

74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1 254.1

77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6

79.7 97.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8

DCS Codes (Octal)

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Using the Scanner at the Racetrack

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Where To Get More Information

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Information On The Internet

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Included With Your Scanner

Included With Your Scanner

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Setting Up Your Scanner

Using Internal Batteries

Using Rechargeable Batteries

Setting Up Your Scanner

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4. Replace the cover.

Using Non-rechargeable Batteries

Setting Up Your Scanner