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- Page 1 UBCT9 Scanner 250 Channels 12 Bands Programmable Trunk Tracker lll with Close Call RF Capture UBCT9 OM 1 12/11/07 3:52:21 PM...
- Page 2 Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNNG! 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 Trunk Tracking? ...4 Feature Highlights ...6 Included with Your Scanner Package ...7 Optional Accessories ...7 Installing the UBCT9...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... - Page 4 Control Channel Only Mode ...46 Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code) ...47 Remote Interface ...48 PC Control Mode ...48 Clone Mode ...49 Care and Maintenance ...52 Troubleshooting ...53 Specifications ...55 Appendix ...56 One Year Limited Warranty ...63 UBCT9 OM 2 12/11/07 3:52:23 PM...
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Page 5: Introduction
The UBCT9 is a state-of-the-art Trunk Tracking Scanner with Bear Tracker technology. 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
9. State Scan or Private Scan Key (SCAN) 10. State Key (STATE) 11. Numeric Keypad 21. Antenna Connector (ANT.) 22. External Speaker Jack (EXT. SP.) UBCT9 OM 2 Front and Rear Views UBCT9 12. Up Key ( ) 13. Down Key ( ) 14. -
Page 7: Icon Display
10. State scanning and Private scanning mode (SCAN) 11. Service scanning mode (SERVCE) 12. Band searching mode (SRCH) 13. POLICE Bank included with State UBCT9 OM 3 Icon Display scanning (POLCE) 14. FIRE Bank included with State scanning (FRE) 15. AMBULANCE Bank included with State scanning (AMBULANCE) 16. -
Page 8: Terminology
What is Searching? The UBCT9 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. TrunkTracker Technology changes this! Not only does your new UBCT9 scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system.
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Page 10: Feature Highlights
5 kHz steps. • PC Programmable – Allows you to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into your UBCT9 through the Uniden UBCT9-SS programming software running on your PC. UBCT9 OM 6 Feature Highlights... -
Page 11: Included With Your Scanner Package
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your UBCT9 are available from your local Uniden Retailer. Motorola Antenna Adapter - Use only if your antenna has a Motorola-type plug. -
Page 12: Installing The Ubct9
The UBCT9 can be mounted using the supplied mounting bracket. 1. Select an ideal location in your vehicle to mount the UBCT9. 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 Note: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box. 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner. UBCT9 OM 9 12/11/07 3:52:27 PM...
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Page 14: Typical Mounting Methods
Typical Mounting Methods The UBCT9 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
3. Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the DC V jack on the rear of the scanner. 4. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal. UBCT9 OM 11 12/11/07 3:52:54 PM... -
Page 16: Applying Power Using Standard Ac Power
RS232C Straight Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s REMOTE jacks. See “Clone Mode” on page 49. You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using the UBCT9-SS programming software included with the UBCT9. -
Page 17: Scanning Overview
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 ‘UBCT9’. When this stops the last setting mode selected before starts. UBCT9 OM 13 Scanning Overview... -
Page 18: How Squelch Works
This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing all signals and noise to get through. 3. Turn SQL fully clockwise just until hiss stops. This raises the “squelch gate,” allowing only strong signals to get through. UBCT9 OM 14 467.8500 12/11/07 3:53:32 PM... -
Page 19: State Scanning
3. To step forward through the states (A-W), press STATE and, within 3 seconds, press repeatedly. 4. To step backward through the states (W-A), press STATE and, within 3 seconds, press repeatedly. UBCT9 OM 15 State Scanning 12/11/07 3:53:33 PM... -
Page 20: State Scan Hold
You can skip the frequencies in the scanning sequence. If you change the state code, skipped frequencies are cancelled as soon as scanning starts. If you change the State, skip frequencies are all clear. UBCT9 OM 16 12/11/07 3:53:34 PM... -
Page 21: Close Call Rf Capture
When Close Call is set to only mode, Close Call LED will flash. When Close Call is set to off, Close Call LED is Off. When Close Call is on, “C-C” will be displayed every a few seconds. UBCT9 OM 17 12/11/07 3:53:35 PM... -
Page 22: Close Call Operation
Band. b. Press to select the searching band. c. If you press L/O, you can set search skip frequency. d. To clear all the skip frequencies, hold L/O for over 2 seconds. UBCT9 OM 18 12/11/07 3:53:36 PM... -
Page 23: Set Close Call Option
806 - 956 MHz Band 1. Press to select the band, and then press E. The scanner flashes the “On or OFF “options. 2. Press to select the option, and then press E. UBCT9 OM 19 108 - 137 MHz Band 12/11/07 3:53:37 PM... -
Page 24: Set Close Call Alert
Push SQL to select Bright, Dimmer or Off. The Alert Light flashes and the alert tone beeps. If you select Off, “FLASH” will be displayed to remind you the Alert Light is Off. UBCT9 OM 20 (decimal key). 12/11/07 3:53:38 PM... -
Page 25: Private Bank Scanning
Programming Frequencies into Channels 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. Frequencies for Australia can be found on the Australia Scanner Frequencies CD included with the UBCT. -
Page 26: Duplicate Frequency Alert
When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. Note: You can set the scanner to hold for two seconds on the frequency for a response. For more information on Delay feature, please see page 28. UBCT9 OM 22 SCAN SCAN 12/11/07 3:53:40 PM... -
Page 27: Hold/Resume
1. Press HOLD/RESUME and select the channel number you want to restore by using the keypad, the key, then press HOLD/RESUME. 2. Press L/O to unlock the channel. The “L/O ” disappears. UBCT9 OM 23 SCAN SCAN SCAN key instead of... -
Page 28: Restoring All Locked-Out Channels
“ P” appears on the display. Note: Priority in Trunking mode works just the same, except you set them for talkgroup IDs instead of setting priorities for channels. The scanner only checks priority talkgroups between transmission. UBCT9 OM 24 SCAN SCAN SCAN... -
Page 29: Service Scanning
• If you want to remain on a frequency until a responding transmission is received, press DELAY to activate the delay feature (See page 28). • To skip a frequency, press L/O. You can program up to 100 skip frequencies from the service frequencies. UBCT9 OM 25 Service Scanning 12/11/07 3:53:42 PM... -
Page 30: Band Search
Setting a Search Band The UBCT9 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. Band No Range (Mhz) 0025.0000 - 0027.9950 0028.0000 - 0069.9900... -
Page 31: Search Hold Feature
2. Press HOLD/RESUME to resume searching. Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the UBCT9 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
DELAY. Or when the scanner stops on an active frequency or channel, quickly press DELAY before it continues scanning again. ––– OR ––– 1. For Search mode, while searching press DELAY. 2. “DLY ” will appear on the display. UBCT9 OM 28 key to key. 12/11/07 3:53:45 PM... -
Page 33: Trunk Tracking
Your UBCT9 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
Ed (EDACS ® Wide Band: 9600 baud)*** Ed SCt (EDACS Scat) Lt (LTR)** * Requires programming of a Base and Spacing frequency Offset channel (See page 45). ** Requires programming of a Fleet map (See page 44). UBCT9 OM 30 key, 12/11/07 3:53:47 PM... -
Page 35: Step 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies
Trunk Programming mode. Programming Talk Group D/Scan Lists Each bank of your UBCT9 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 favourite Talk Group IDs. - Page 36 3. Enter the Fleet number. 4. Press E. 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
D 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
Later, when you learn more about a system, you will want to store lists of talkgroups. Then you can scan specific agencies and users, and use the many other features your radio provides. UBCT9 OM 34 key, enter the ID location number key, and the scanner will check if any other IDs are active. -
Page 39: Id Monitor Mode
To delete a stored ID: 1. Press HOLD/RESUME in the ID Scan mode. 2. Select the Scan List location you want to delete by using the 3. Press 0. 4. Then press E. UBCT9 OM 35 key. key. begins 12/11/07 3:53:52 PM... -
Page 40: Id Lockout
To restore all locked out Ds in a bank once: • While in locked out review mode, press and hold in a bank are restored. UBCT9 OM 36 (decimal key), and then L/O. For other ways to use partial AFS key, and then press E. key. -
Page 41: Setting The Delay Mode For Trunking Mode
2. Or, press HOLD/RESUME in the ID Scan mode, next press 0- (scan list number), then press 0- (memory position). For example to move to Scan List 4, memory position 10, press: HOLD/RESUME, 4, 0, HOLD/RESUME. UBCT9 OM 37 key for 2 seconds, the ID and the frequency key again. -
Page 42: Multi-Track
Multi-Track The UBCT9 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 UBCT9 can clearly and automatically follow this talkgroup, or any other, as you select. -
Page 44: An Edacs® Trunked System
For example Sullivan, in decimal, uses channels from 384 to 511. This is not as easy to remember as Agency 03. But decimal is useful if you need to work from decimal talkgroup lists. UBCT9 OM 40 12/11/07 3:53:54 PM... -
Page 45: Special Edacs ® Features
AFS talkgroups are used in all EDACS reception -- in ID Search, ID Lockout and ID Scan. The powerful AFS Partial Entry feature designed into the UBCT9 lets you use either a complete talkgroup code, or just the most significant part. -
Page 46: Ltr ® Reception
LTR data matches a talkgroup ID that you have stored in the bank’s talkgroup ID list and have not locked out. LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique ID code. UBCT9 OM 42 LTR ® Reception 12/11/07 3:53:56 PM... -
Page 47: Motorola Reception
Custom Fleet Map for your area. For VHF and UHF Type II trunking systems, you will need to know the base, spacing frequencies and offset channels. See page 45 for details. UBCT9 OM 43 12/11/07 3:53:56 PM... -
Page 48: Fleet Map Programming
If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank for Motorola, press TRUNK to start Multi- Track, and you will see user IDs on the display. Since the UBCT9 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... -
Page 49: Programming A Hybrid System
Note: You can only enter within a range of 5-100 kHz, and 5 or 12.5 kHz multiples. 8. Press the key and select Channel. UBCT9 OM 45 (Motorola Type2 VHF) or then press E. for entering the Spacing for entering the Offset... -
Page 50: Toggling The Status Bit
On Type II trunking systems there is a method by which specialized types of communications utilize unique talkgroup numbers. An emergency call will occur on a unique talkgroup from its primary assignment, for example. Because the UBCT9 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)
Note: Set the SQL control so that you hear a hissing, and the scanner will remain on the voice channel (even when a disconnect tone is transmitted or there is no signal at all). UBCT9 OM 47 (Motorola TYPE2 800MHz), (Motorola Type2 UHF), then press E. -
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 UBCT9 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 UBCT9 is that all the front panel keys on the radio remain operational in Remote mode. PC Control Parameter For your information:... - Page 54 (DB9 Gender Changers are also available at your local electronics store.). You can clone all of the programming of one UBCT9 into another, including frequencies, talkgroup IDs, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the radios ON.
- Page 55 • Once you have completed the cloning of the scanners, reset the scanners by turning the scanners OFF and then ON again. This is particularly important to know if you wish to clone another scanner right away. UBCT9 OM 51 displays. (decimal key).
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Page 56: Care And Maintenance
Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver. Press L/O to lockout the channel, and then press HOLD/RESUME to resume scanning. UBCT9 OM 52 Care and Maintenance 12/11/07 3:54:04 PM... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
If your UBCT9 is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won’t work. Improper reception. Scan won’t stop. Scan won’t start. UBCT9 OM 53 Troubleshooting Suggestion 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 2. Not all frequencies for the system are programmed. 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.
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Page 59: Specifications
7.06 in. (W) x 6.10 in. (D) x 2.44 in. (H) 176.5mm (W) x 153.6 (D) x 50.8mm (H) Weight: 1.1 kg (2 lbs 7 oz.) Features and specifications are all subject to change without notice. UBCT9 OM 55 Specifications 12/11/07 3:54:05 PM... -
Page 60: Appendix
State Code Order Code UBCT9 OM 56 Appendix State Name Australian Central Territories New South Wales Northern Territory New Zealand Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia 12/11/07 3:54:05 PM... -
Page 61: Preset Fleet Maps
Preset Fleet Maps E1P2 UBCT9 OM 57 12/11/07 3:54:06 PM... - Page 62 UBCT9 OM 58 12/11/07 3:54:07 PM...
- Page 63 Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. SIZE CODE 3 and SIZE CODE 4 are probably the most common, followed by SIZE CODE 10, SIZE CODE 11, and SIZE CODE 12. UBCT9 OM 59 12/11/07 3:54:08 PM...
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Page 64: Size Code Restrictions
SIZE CODE 12, you will be prompted for Block 2, the next block available, instead of Block 1. And if you assign Block 0 as SIZE CODE 14, you would not see another prompt because all available blocks have been used. UBCT9 OM 60 12/11/07 3:54:09 PM... - Page 65 MEMO UBCT9 OM 61 12/11/07 3:54:09 PM...
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Page 67: One Year Limited Warranty
Warranty only available in original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UBCT9 (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 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT ©2007. Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China. UBZZ01332AZ(0) UBCT9 OM 64 12/11/07 3:54:09 PM...