Uniden USC230 Owner`s manual

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USC230
USC230
OWNER’S
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL
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Precautions
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the
Precautions
following.
EARPHONE WARNING!
Be sure to use the supplied 8Ω 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 Ω).
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
Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
Contents
Contents .............................................................................................. 4
Introduction......................................................................................... 7
Feature Highlights ............................................................................ 10
About This Manual.......................................................................... 13
How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual... 13
Entering Text............................................................................... 14
Understanding Scanning ................................................................. 15
Understanding the Scanner’s 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 Scanner’s 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 Car’s Quick Key ........................................................... 50
Editing a Car’s 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 scanner’s 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)
Mode
Step (kHz)
25.0000 -
29.9950
FM
5
30.0000 -
79.9875
FM
12.5
80.0000 -
82.9900
FM
10
83.0000 -
87.2875
FM
12.5
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Frequency Rage (MHz)
108.0000 - 136.9875
Mode
Step (kHz)
AM
12.5 / 8.33
108.0000 - 136.9916
Selectable
137.0000 - 137.9950
FM
5
138.0000 - 157.9875
FM
12.5
158.0000 - 160.5900
FM
10
160.6000 - 162.5875
FM
12.5
162.6000 - 173.9875
FM
12.5
216.0000 - 224.9950
FM
5
400.0000 - 405.9875
FM
12.5
406.0000 - 439.9937
FM
6.25
440.0000 - 465.9950
FM
5
466.0000 - 469.9900
FM
10
470.0000 - 512.0000
FM
6.25
806.0000 - 960.0000
FM
12.5
1240.0000 - 1300.0000
FM
12.5
Mode
Step (kHz)
Band Plan 2
Frequency Rage (MHz)
25.0000 -
49.9950
FM
5
50.0000 -
84.0100
FM
5
84.0150 -
87.2950
FM
20 with
15kHz Offset
108.0000 - 136.9875
AM
108.0000 - 136.9916
12.5 / 8.33
Selectable
137.0000 - 143.9950
FM
5
144.0000 - 145.9875
FM
12.5
146.0000 - 155.9900
FM
10
156.0000 - 157.4250
FM
12.5
157.4375 - 160.5875
FM
12.5
160.6000 - 162.0250
FM
12.5
162.0375 - 173.9875
FM
12.5
216.0000 - 224.9950
FM
5
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Frequency Rage (MHz)
Mode
Step (kHz)
400.0000 - 405.9875
FM
12.5
406.0000 - 439.9937
FM
6.25
440.0000 - 449.9937
FM
6.25
450.0000 - 469.9900
FM
10
470.0000 - 512.0000
FM
6.25
806.0000 - 960.0000
FM
12.5
1240.0000 - 1300.0000
FM
12.5
Mode
Step (kHz)
Band Plan 3
Frequency Rage (MHz)
25.0000 -
29.9950
FM
5
30.0000 -
79.9937
FM
6.25
80.0000 -
82.9937
FM
6.25
83.0000 -
87.2937
FM
6.25
108.0000 - 136.9875
AM
12.5 / 8.33
108.0000 - 136.9916
Selectable
137.0000 - 137.9950
FM
5
138.0000 - 157.9937
FM
6.25
158.0000 - 160.5937
FM
6.25
160.6000 - 162.5937
FM
6.25
162.6000 - 173.9937
FM
6.25
216.0000 - 224.9950
FM
5
400.0000 - 405.9875
FM
12.5
406.0000 - 439.9937
FM
6.25
440.0000 - 465.9937
FM
6.25
466.0000 - 469.9937
FM
6.25
470.0000 - 512.0000
FM
6.25
806.0000 - 960.0000
FM
12.5
1240.0000 - 1300.0000
FM
12.5
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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
scanner’s 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 don’t 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 scanner’s 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 scanner’s
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 scanner’s 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 scanner’s keys to help
prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s 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 scanner’s 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 Scanner’s Controls Are
Represented in This Manual
To help navigate the scanner’s 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 scanner’s 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
E
Program System
Select the system
Edit Name
E
E
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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 you’ll 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 you
with background on how
Understanding
Scanning
scanning works. You don’t 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 Scanner’s Memory
Your scanner’s 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 scanner’s 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 scanner’s
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 (Motorola’s
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 scanner’s squelch remains closed and you
hear nothing.
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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 isn’t, 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:
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•
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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 isn’t, 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 user’s 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.
Understanding Scanning
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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
itemsYour
are missing
or damaged,
Included
With
Scanner
immediately contact your place of purchase.
Connection
Cable
AC Adapter
Scanner
Wrist Strap
Belt Clip
Batteries
USC230
OWNER’S
MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
Antennas
Owners
Manual
Headset
Included With Your Scanner
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Setting Up Your Scanner
These guidelines
will help
you install and set up your new
Setting
Up Your
Scanner
scanner:
• If your scanner receives interference or electrical
noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the
source.
• To improve the scanner’s 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 Ω 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 switch’s 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 45°C (113°F) or below 4°C (40°F).
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
Description
CAR/
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
Description
L/O
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.
Func + Pri – Selects the priority
mode in scan hold mode.
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Key Name
Description
4/
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 frequency’s
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 scanner’s
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 scanner’s 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
Vo
l
S
q
l
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.
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Basic Operation
Basic
Operation
Turning
On the Scanner and
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 driver’s 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 driver’s 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 driver’s
frequency. If the driver’s 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 driver’s number, then press
CAR. Or press CAR twice, rotate the scroll control to
select the driver, then press CAR. You can select the
car’s 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 driver’s 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 driver’s
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
2. Continue to hold down
out the system.
, rotate the scroll control to
Func
and press L/O to lock
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
% Memory Used
E
E
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
Firmware Version
E
E
Press any key to return to the previous menu.
Adjusting the Key Beep
Menu
Adjust Key Beep
E
• 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
E
• 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
Or, while holding on any channel, press
select one of these priority modes:
Func
+ 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
E
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 Scanner’s Memory
Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data
except for the band plan and custom search range.
To initialize the scanner’s 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
E
• 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 scanner’s 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
PC Control
E
• 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
WIRED Clone
E
E
• 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
scanner’s
lets you select options that let you
Using
themenu
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
-- M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt
-- M E N U -Search for ...
-- M E N U -Close Call
Lets You ...
Set up the
scanner’s
scan options.
See ...
“Programming
Radio
Systems” on
Page 45.
Set up the
scanner’s
Close Call
option.
“Using the
Close Call
Feature” on
Page 72.
Set up the
scanner’s
search option.
“Searching
and Storing”
on Page 66.
Set up the
scanner’s
Close Call
operation.
“Setting Close
Call Options”
on Page 73.
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Menu Item
-- M E N U --
Lets You ...
Set up
priority options.
See ...
“Priority Scan”
on Page 39.
Set up
backlight
options.
“Using the
Backlight” on
Page 40.
Set up
key beep
options.
“Adjusting the
Key Beep” on
Page 39.
Set up
battery save
options.
“Turning
Power Save
On or Off” on
Page 39.
View
information
about your
scanner.
“Displaying
System
Information”
on Page 39.
Transfer
information
between it and
your personal
computer.
“Installing the
Demo
Software” on
Page 27 and
“Using the PC
Control and
Cloning
Options” on
Page 41.
Set Priority
-- M E N U -Set Backlight
-- M E N U -Adjust Key Beep
-- M E N U -Set Battery Save
-- M E N U -See Scanner Info
-- M E N U -Xfer Information
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Programming Radio Systems
To edit an existing system,
the menu to navigate to
Programming
Radiouse
Systems
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
Scanner’s 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
You can use the menu system to program a racing
system (see “Manually Programming Racing Systems” on
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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.
Enter Car No
_
SYS
GRP
Enter Driver
_
SYS
GRP
5. Enter the driver’s
frequency, then press
E.
Enter Frequency
_
6. Set the CTCSS/DCS
code, then press E
Set CTCSS/DCS
7. Press E to enter
advanced options
(Steps 8-11) or press
to skip to Step 12.
SYS
GRP
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?
Complete
Press SCAN key
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Manually Programming Racing
Systems
Menu
E
Program SysteM
E
New System
Confirm?
Racing
E
E
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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
Edit Car
Select the car
E
E
E
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 Car’s Quick Key” on Page 50.
See “Editing a Car’s 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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
E
E
Edit Car
Select the car
E
E
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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
E
Edit Car
Select the car
Edit Driver
E
E
E
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
driver’s name. Then press E or press down on the
scroll control to accept the setting.
Hints:
• Each driver’s 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 Car’s Quick Key
E
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 car’s quick key must be
activated and the system must be unlocked.
Editing a Car’s Channel
Menu
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
Edit Car
E
E
Select the car
E
E
Edit Channel
Deleting a Car
Menu
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
Edit Car
E
Select the car
Delete Car
E
E
E
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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
Edit Car
E
E
Select the car
Set Lockout
E
E
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
E
Program SysteM
New System
E
E
E
Confirm?
Conventional
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
E
New Group
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
E
New Channel
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 eachSettings
of the
Programming/Editing
Optional
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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
Edit Name
E
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
E
Edit Sys Option
E
Set Quick Key
E
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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 system’s quick key must be
activated and the system must be unlocked.
Setting Group Lockout
Menu
E
program system
Select the system
E
Edit Sys Option
E
Set Lockout
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
E
Edit Sys Option
E
Set Hold Time
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
E
E
Edit Sys Option
Set DATA SKIP
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
E
E
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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
E
E
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
E
Program SysteM
Select the system
E
Edit Group
Select the group
Edit Name
E
E
E
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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
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
Set Quick Key
E
E
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 group’s quick key must be
activated.
Setting Group Lockout
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
E
Edit Group
E
Select the group
E
Menu
Delete Group
E
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)
E
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
twice to delete the current character.
• Press
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
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
Edit Channel
E
E
Select the channel
Set Priority
E
E
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
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
Edit Channel
E
E
Select the channel
Set CTCSS/DCS
E
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
Edit Channel
Select the channel
Set Modulation
E
E
E
E
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
E
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
E
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
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
Edit Channel
E
E
Select the channel
Delete Channel
E
E
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
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
E
E
Edit Channel
Select the channel
E
E
Copy Channel
The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer.
To paste the channel into the same or another system:
Menu
E
program system
Select the system
Edit Group
E
E
Select the group
Edit Channel
Paste Channel
E
E
E
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
tone’s 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
Frequency (MHz)
Custom 1
25.0000
-
87.2875
Custom 2
108.0000
-
136.9875
Custom 3
137.0000
-
173.9875
Custom 4
216.0000
-
224.9950
Custom 5
400.0000
-
405.9875
Custom 6
406.0000
-
439.9937
Custom 7
440.0000
-
469.9900
Custom 8
470.0000
-
512.0000
Custom 9
806.0000
-
960.0000
Custom 10
1240.0000
-
1300.0000
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BAND PLAN 2
Custom
Frequency (MHz)
Custom 1
25.0000
-
87.2950
Custom 2
108.0000
-
136.9875
Custom 3
137.0000
-
173.9875
Custom 4
216.0000
-
224.9950
Custom 5
400.0000
-
405.9875
Custom 6
406.0000
-
439.9937
Custom 7
440.0000
-
469.9900
Custom 8
470.0000
-
512.0000
Custom 9
806.0000
-
960.0000
Custom 10
1240.0000
-
1300.0000
BAND PLAN 3
Custom
Frequency (MHz)
Custom 1
25.0000
-
87.2937
Custom 2
108.0000
-
136.9875
Custom 3
137.0000
-
173.9937
Custom 4
216.0000
-
224.9950
Custom 5
400.0000
-
405.9875
Custom 6
406.0000
-
439.9937
Custom 7
440.0000
-
469.9937
Custom 8
470.0000
-
512.0000
Custom 9
806.0000
-
960.0000
Custom 10
1240.0000
-
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 range’s
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
range’s 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 range’s
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 scanner’s 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 display’s lower line and the system
name and search range name appear on the display’s
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 Call
CallTM Feature
feature lets you set the
Using
the Close
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
.
Func
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 this
section
affect
custom searches,
Search
and
Close
Call
Options
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
E
Srch/CloCall Opt
E
Freq Lockouts
Unlock All
E
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
Freq Lockouts
E
Rvw Search L/O
E
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
CTCSS/DCS Search
E
E
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
Max Auto Store
E
E
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
Set Modulation
E
E
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
Search and Close Call Options
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Setting Attenuation
Srch/CloCall Opt
Set Attenuator
E
Menu
E
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
Set Data Skip
Srch/CloCall Opt
E
E
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
Set Delay Time
Srch/CloCall Opt
E
E
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
Set Step
Srch/CloCall Opt
E
E
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.
Search and Close Call Options
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Care and Maintenance
Care
and Maintenance
• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.
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.
Care and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If your USC230 is not performing properly, try these steps.
Problem
The
scanner
doesn’t
work.
Possible Cause
The scanner
might not be
receiving any
power.
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 won’t
stop.
The squelch
might need to be
adjusted.
Adjust the squelch
threshold. See “Turning
On the Scanner and
Setting the Squelch” on
Page 33.
The antenna
might need to be
adjusted.
Check the antenna
connection.
One or more
channels might be
locked out.
Make sure the channels
you want to scan are
not locked out.
The channel’s
frequency might
not be stored in
memory.
Make sure the
channel’s frequency is
stored in the scanner’s
memory.
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Scan won’t
start.
The channel might
not be active.
Wait for a transmission
on the channel.
You must press
Scan to scan.
Press Scan.
The squelch
might need to be
adjusted.
Adjust the squelch
threshold. See “Turning
On the Scanner and
Setting the Squelch” on
Page 33.
One or more
channels might be
locked out.
Make sure the channels
you want to scan are
not locked out.
The antenna
might need to be
adjusted.
Check the antenna
connection.
Troubleshooting
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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 ................................................–20°C to +60°C
Close Call ............................................–10°C to +60°C
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 8Ω internal speaker
30 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone
6 mW nominal into 64Ω 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 Ω (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.
Specifications
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Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
fi
Earphone
External Amplified Speaker
Optional Accessories
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Planning
Planning
Collecting Information
Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes a
few steps. This help guides you through these steps that
will make it easier for you to start scanning.
1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to
monitor.
Do you want to listen to your 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.
Planning
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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/
driver’s 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
Planning
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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
P riority CTCS S /DCS
A lpha Tag
Planning
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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 Internet’s 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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