Basic Operation; Turning On The Scanner; Setting The Squelch - Uniden BC296D Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

This section is your main reference for using the scanner
once you have programmed conventional and trunked
systems. Note that there are some slight differences to some
functions depending on whether you are trying to affect
conventional operation or trunked operation. Be sure to refer
to the appropriate section depending on the mode you are
using.

Turning On the Scanner

Turn the VOL (VOLUME) control clockwise out of the detent
position. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Since
there are no frequencies programmed in your scanner initially,
you may not receive any signals. Once you set the squelch
and program some frequencies, you will begin hearing
conversations regularly.

Setting the Squelch

To set the squelch, you must be in the hold mode, and you
should not be receiving a
signal on your scanner.
1. Press HOLD/MAN until
you do not hear a signal.
2. Make sure that the VOL
(VOLUME) is set to a
comfortable listening level.
3. Think of the Squelch
Control as a gate. Turn
the SQUELCH control fully
counterclockwise. This
raises the "Squelch Gate"
so high that only very
strong signals can get
through.
4. Turn SQUELCH clockwise
until you hear a hiss. This
lowers the "Squelch Gate"
so that everything gets
through – noise, weak
signals, medium signals
and strong signals.
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
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