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- Page 1 UBCT8 Scanner 250 Channels 12 Bands Programmable Trunk Tracker lll with Close Call RF Capture OWNER'S MANUAL...
- Page 2 Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What is Searching?...4 What is Trunk Tracking?...4 Feature Highlights...6 Included with Your Scanner Package...7 Optional Accessories...7 Installing the UBCT8...8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation)...8 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation)...8 Typical Mounting Methods...10 Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle...10 Applying Power for Vehicle Installation...11 Applying Power Using Standard AC Power...12... - Page 4 Band Search...26 Setting a Search Band Search Hold Feature...27 Data Skip...27 Frequency Skip...27 Storing Search Frequencies...28 Delay...28 Trunk Tracking...29 Setting the Squelch Programming Trunking Frequencies STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type STEP 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies Programming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists Scan Lists Receiving Trunked Systems ID Scan Mode...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The UBCT8 is a state-of-the-art Trunk Tracking Scanner with BearTracker technology which. It can store 250 frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 5 banks of 50 channels for a total of 250 channels. -
Page 6: Front And Rear Views
Front and Rear Views Squelch Control / Flash Brightness Selector (SQL, FLASH) Alerting Light (ALERT) Volume Control / Alert Tone Selector (VOL) Close Call RF Capture (C.C.) Display Lockout Key (L/O) Delay Key (DELAY) Service Key (SVC) State Scan or Private Scan Key (SCAN) 10. -
Page 7: Icon Display
Icon Display 1. Trunk Tracking Mode (TRUNK) 2. Motorola trunking channel 3. EDACS trunking channel 4. LTR trunking channel 5. Scan list (LIST) 6. Scan bank (BANK) 7. Bank's number and ID's list number (1 2 3 4 5) 8. Remote control mode (RMT) 9. -
Page 8: Terminology
What is Searching? The UBCT8 can search each of its 12 bands to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your Scanner’s channels. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds while searching. - Page 9 This type of scanning is difficult and frustrating. changes this! Not only does your new UBCT8 scan channels like TrunkTracker Technology a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talkgroups ID, you won’t miss any of the action.
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Page 10: Feature Highlights
PC Programmable – Allows you to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into your BCT8 through Uniden UBCT8 Scanning software running on your PC. – For more information on UBCT8 SS Programming software visit our website at www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz... -
Page 11: Included With Your Scanner Package
Mobile Mounting Bracket If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your UBCT8 are available from your local Uniden Retailer. Motorola Antenna Adapter - Use only if your antenna has a Motorola-type plug. -
Page 12: Installing The Ubct8
The UBCT8 can be mounted using the supplied mounting bracket. 1. Select an ideal location in your vehicle to mount the UBCT8. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the passenger side. - Page 13 3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided. 4. Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel. Connecting the Power Cord Note: If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please see your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation.
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Page 14: Typical Mounting Methods
Typical Mounting Methods The UBCT8 can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location with the supplied mounting bracket (refer to figure below for typical mounting methods). Caution: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired location before proceeding. -
Page 15: Applying Power For Vehicle Installation
Applying Power for Vehicle Installation You can power your scanner using the supplied DC cigarette lighter power cord or an DC power cord. DC power Installation To power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter adapter. -
Page 16: Applying Power Using Standard Ac Power
Connecting the Clone Cable You can transfer the programmed data to and from another UBCT8 scanner using a RS232C Straight Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s REMOTE jacks. -
Page 17: Scanning Overview
The scanner is turned on: the Alert Light flashes and the Alert Tone beeps loudly. Note: The Alert Tone depends on the currently setting selected (see page 20). 2. While the alert tone sounds the display shows 'ubct8'. When this stops the last setting mode selected before starts. SCAN,... -
Page 18: How Squelch Works
How Squelch Works Think of “SQUELCH” as a gate. If the gate is too low (squelch too low), everything (all noise as well as signals) gets through. If the gate is set too high (squelch too high), nothing gets through. If the gate is set just right (squelch set properly), just the desired signals get through. -
Page 19: State Scanning
State Scanning Press POLICE, FIRE AMBULANCE scanner scans through police, fire or Ambulance Frequencies and "SCAN" scrolls from right to left in the display. When in the State Scan mode, press the menu of states will appear. Press POLICE. The scanner will scan through Factory Programmed Police Frequencies and appears in the display. -
Page 20: State Scan Hold
5. To scroll repeatedly, press and hold STATE After 3 seconds, the scanner will begin to scan through the Police frequencies (Police only). 6. If you want to start scanning immediately, press HOLD/RESUME State Scan Hold 1. When scanning stops on a desired frequency, press HOLD/RESUME to hold at that frequency as long as you like. -
Page 21: Close Call Rf Capture
Close Call RF Capture Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Close Call RF capture works great for finding frequencies at venues such as malls and sporting events. You can set the scanner so Close Call detection works “in the background”... -
Page 22: Close Call Operation
When the scanner is staying on a frequency, “- - - - - -“ will be displayed during “C-C” term instead of the frequency. Close Call Operation 1. When a signal is detected, the scanner alerts (depending on the Set Close Call Alert setting, page 20) and immediately jumps to the Close Call frequency. -
Page 23: Set Close Call Option
5. If you press DELAY , you can set DELAY function. 'DLY' appears on the screen. 6. If you press DATA, you can set DATA Skip function. 'DATA' appears on the screen. Set Close Call Option 1. Press and hold for 2seconds to display the Close Call option menu. -
Page 24: Set Close Call Alert
Set Close Call Alert This option controls whether the scanner sounds an additional alert tone when a Close Call signal is detected. Press to select the option, and then press E. Setting of pager screen This option sets whether the scanner screens common pager frequencies from hits during Close Call searching. -
Page 25: Private Bank Scanning
Before the scanner begins Private Bank scanning, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Visit our website (www.uniden.com.au, www.uniden.co.nz) for information on known frequencies. You will need to program each frequency into the scanner’s channels in order to hear these frequencies. -
Page 26: Duplicate Frequency Alert
Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a frequency which has been stored in another channel, you will hear an error tone and the other channel displays. Press (decimal key) to clear and start again. ––– OR ––– Press again to store the frequency in both channels. Note: The smallest channel appears on the display when you store same frequency in two or more channels. -
Page 27: Hold/Resume
Hold/Resume If you want to stop on a channel during scanning, press HOLD/RESUME. If you want to resume scanning, press Direct channel access: There are several ways to access a specific channel quickly. 1. Press HOLD/RESUME. 2. Using the keypad, enter the channel number. 3. -
Page 28: Restoring All Locked-Out Channels
Restoring All Locked-out Channels You can restore all locked-out channels in a bank only when a bank is selected for scan. If you have deselected a bank and you want to restore all of its locked-out channels using the steps below, you must press SCAN until “... -
Page 29: Service Scanning
Service Scanning The service scan feature allows you to rotate through the following six service banks. (1) Police* (2) Rail Roads* (3) Aircraft** (4) Marine Band (5) UHF CB Band (6) AM CB BAND* * Preset frequencies valid for Australia Only (not validfor NZ) ** Except Aeronautical Radio Navigation (108-117.9875 MHz) SERVICE Press... -
Page 30: Band Search
Band Search Setting a Search Band The UBCT8 can search up to 12 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations in your area. To set a Search Bands, enter into the Band Search mode. Range (Mhz) Band No 0025.0000 - 0027.9950... -
Page 31: Search Hold Feature
Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the UBCT8 will occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of transmissions during search. -
Page 32: Storing Search Frequencies
Storing Search Frequencies You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search. 1. During Search, press HOLD/RESUME to change the frequency, use the move up or down 1 frequency step. Then press . Or when the scanner stops on the frequency you want to store, press . -
Page 33: Trunk Tracking
Trunk Tracking Your UBCT8 is tracks three major types of trunked radio systems. These systems are described here. MOTOROLA - Including Type I, Type II, Hybrid, SMARTNET, and Privacy Plus. Motorola systems are widely used by public safety and business users. Most are on the 800 MHz band, and recent systems are appearing on other bands. -
Page 34: Programming Trunking Frequencies
Programming Trunking Frequencies There are three steps for programming a trunked system: Program the Trunk Type – What type of system will the scanner be tracking, Motorola Type II, Type I, EDACS, LTR, etc. Program the Trunked Frequencies – Within a trunked system, the frequencies are shared among all the users, called “Talk Groups”. -
Page 35: Step 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies
Programming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists Scan Lists Each bank of your UBCT8 can be a trunk tracking bank and it can be a conventional scanning bank. When you designate a bank as a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 5 Scan Lists, which are simply lists used to store your favorite Talk Group IDs. - Page 36 Enter the Fleet number. Press . Hint: Remember that Uniden's AFS format allows you to enter full or partial EDACS IDs for powerful flexibility in all modes. Be sure to read the section "EDACS Reception" on page 39 to learn how this works.
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Page 37: Receiving Trunked Systems
ID DELAY works with each talkgroup to be delayed when the communication ends. When receiving EDACS systems, remember that Uniden's AFS talkgroups give you powerful flexibility. In a few key presses, you can specify a single talkgroup, a fleet, or an entire agency in all the above modes. -
Page 38: Id Scan Hold Feature
Note: One Scan List must always be active. If you try and deactivate all the Scan Lists, Scan List 1 will automatically be active. To restore a Scan List to active scanning, press its number again. Remember! When you press TRUNK in the Trunking mode, you can be out of the Trunking mode and enter into Private Scan Hold mode. -
Page 39: Id Monitor Mode
ID Monitor Mode By using ID Monitor mode, you can determine which talk groups are the most active without hearing conversations. Press and hold SRCH for 2 seconds until you hear two beeps. Then flashing and all active talk group IDs appear on the display every 0.5 seconds. To activate ID search mode, press Note: Lockout ID also appears on the display. -
Page 40: Id Lockout
ID Lockout Like conventional scanning, it’s possible to lockout unwanted traffic. This is particularly important in trunked systems because in many areas, water meters, door alarms, traffic signals, and other mechanical devices are assigned IDs just like other users. Also some departments scramble or encrust their communications, and you may want to lock out these unintelligible broadcasts. -
Page 41: Setting The Delay Mode For Trunking Mode
Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode A default delay of 2 seconds is automatically set for each talkgroup for ID Scan mode and ID Search mode. To set the delay feature on or off, press appear or disappear depending on your setting. Trunking Frequency Confirmation You can check the frequency while a talkgroup ID is active. -
Page 42: Multi-Track
Multi-Track The UBCT8 allows you to track more than one system at a time. Here are some highlights of this feature: You can actually track up to 5 trunking systems at one time. You can trunk scan, or search and scan conventional frequencies at the same time. -
Page 43: Edacs Reception
Notice how the dotted line shows talkgroup 02-023 moving from channel to channel. Your UBCT8 can clearly and automatically follow this talkgroup, or any other, as you select. EDACS systems are organized in a logical way that keeps related talkgroups together. Your scanner is designed to take maximum advantage of this organization to make your scanning easy. -
Page 44: An Edacs Trunked System
An EDACS® Trunked system This chart shows how talkgroups are organized within an EDACS system at the Agency level. The individual talkgroups cannot be shown at this scale because there are over 2000. However the chart can show the 16 Agencies in this example. -
Page 45: Special Edacs Features
Partial Entry feature anywhere you need to specify EDACS talkgroup. Your UBCT8 can also enter or display EDACS talkgroups in decimal format (0-2047). 1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change. 2. Use the key to select 3. -
Page 46: Ltr Reception
LTR ® Reception LTR ® Tracking LTR ® (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair services. These systems encode all trunking information as digital subaudible data that accompanies each transmission. -
Page 47: Motorola Reception
Motorola Reception Motorola Tracking There are really two types of Motorola trunking systems. These are usually referred to as Type I and Type II systems. Type I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF and UHF trunking systems use Type II. One important distinction between these two systems is the amount of data transmitted by each radio when its push-to-talk button (PTT) -
Page 48: Fleet Map Programming
If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank for Motorola, press Track, and you will see user IDs on the display. Since the UBCT8 defaults to Type II systems, all the IDs will appear as numbers. However, if you notice a mix of odd and even user IDs, for example 6477, 2560, 6481, 6144, 1167, etc., then you are probably monitoring... -
Page 49: Programming A Hybrid System
The next available block appears on the display. Repeat step 5 until you have selected a size code for each block. For details about each size code, see "Fleet Map Size Codes" in the Appendix. Programming a Hybrid System A Hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some blocks designated as Type II blocks. To program a Hybrid system, follow the steps listed in "Programming a User Fleet Map"... -
Page 50: Toggling The Status Bit
An emergency call will occur on a unique talkgroup from its primary assignment, for example. Because the UBCT8 defaults to Status-Bit ON mode, you never need to worry about missing these transmissions. If you have programmed talkgroup 33264 into Scan List memory, for example, and there is an emergency call within the group, you will hear it on 33264. -
Page 51: Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code)
PL1(plan1): If the last three digits of ALL the frequencies in use end in one of the following three digits (125, 375, 625, or 875), use PL1(plan1). PL2 (plan 2): If the last three digits of ALL the frequencies in use end in one of the following three digits (000, 250, 500, or 750) use Plan 2. -
Page 52: Remote Interface
A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. Of course, make sure your PC is turned ON. To program your scanner: You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden’s UBCT8 Scanner software. After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the scanner ON. -
Page 53: Clone Mode
2. Select the transfer speed except for the scanner will start Remote mode. A unique feature of the UBCT8 is that all the front panel keys on the radio remain operational in Remote mode. For information on purchasing UBCT8 Scanner software to program and control your... - Page 54 (DB9 Gender Changers are also available at your local electronics store.). You can clone all of the programming of one UBCT8 into another, including frequencies, talkgroup IDs, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the radios ON.
- Page 55 5. The data transfer begins from the First Unit to the Clone Unit. During the data transfer, both scanners show the following displays. When the data transfer is complete, If the data transfer is not successful, the following error message will appear. Note: •To clear , press...
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Page 56: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance General Use • Turn the scanner before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. Location •... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your UBCT8 is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won't work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. 2. Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. - Page 58 If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please see the Uniden contact details in the warranty page at the back of this manual. If you have internet access, you can visit additional information.
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Page 59: Specifications
Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: Banks: 5 (50 channels each) Service Bands: 6 preprogrammed search bands Frequency Range: 25.0-28.0 MHz 28.0-70.0 MHz 70.0-88.0 MHz 88.0-108.0 MHz 108.0-137.0 MHz 137.0-148.0 MHz 148.0-174.0 MHz... -
Page 60: Appendix
State Code Order Code Australian Central Territories New South Wales Northern Territory New Zealand Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Appendix State Name... - Page 61 Preset Fleet Maps...
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Page 63: User Defined Fleet Maps
User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs are divided into 8 equal sized blocks. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. -
Page 64: Fleet Map Size Codes
Fleet Map Size Codes Size Code Restrictions If you select SIZE CODE 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. • SIZE CODE 12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6. •... - Page 65 MEMO...
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Page 67: One Year Limited Warranty
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UBCT8 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 68 THANKYOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT ©2007. Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed and custom manufactured in China. UBZZ01332ZA(0)