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Uniden BC785D Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BC785D SHORTCUTS ........
  • Page 4 Squelch (SQ) Mode ............39 Additional Menu Options for Searching Service Search .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The BC785D is a state-of-the-art Digital Capable radio with TrunkTracker III and automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 100 channels for a total of 1000 channels.

  • Page 6: Front And Rear View

    (L/HOLD) 8. Numeric Keypad 9. Menu/Bank Key (MENU) 33. Antenna Connector 34. Tape Recorder Output Jack SCAN SRVC SRCH BC785D 1000 MENU digital ready CHANNEL BACK 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10. Search Key (SRCH) 11. Limit/Down Key (LIMIT/M) 12.
  • Page 7 Morola Tracking Type LTR Tracking Type EDACS Tracking Type Digital Communications P25: APCO Project 25 Receiving Mode Indicators Signal Meter Uniden ® and Bearcat ® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. TrunkTracker is a proprietary trademark of Uniden America Corporation. DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 8: Bc785D Shortcuts

    Please read the manual thoroughly before using this card. Be sure to back out of the menu screen after each shortcut by repeatedly pressing MENU or by pressing SCAN or SRCH keys. BC785D SHORTCUTS MENU MENU MENU...
  • Page 9 If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023. A Uniden representative will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.

  • Page 10: Important Notice

    Important Notice • This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them.

  • Page 11: Terminology

    What is Searching? The BC785D can search each of its 27 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 12: What Is Apco Project 25 Digital Communications

    TrunkTracker III changes this! Not only does your new BC785D scan channels like 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. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking.

  • Page 13: Feature Highlights

    • Attenuator – Reduces the signal strength on a per frequency basis. • PC Programmable – Allows you to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into your BC785D through Uniden E-Scanner software running on your PC. – For more information on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com.

  • Page 14: Where To Obtain More Information

    (800) 722-6701 (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following: • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) •...

  • Page 15: Included With Your Scanner Package

    Included with Your Scanner Package If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC785D Scanner •...

  • Page 16: Setup

    Connecting an Antenna You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to purchases another type to increase the range. To connect the telescopic antenna, simply connect it to the BNC type ANT.

  • Page 17: Typical Mounting Methods

    Typical Mounting Methods The BC785D can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location (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 18: Applying Power For Vehicle Installation

    Applying Power for Vehicle Installation You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using DC cigarette lighter power cord. Caution: You must use a power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA.

  • Page 19: Desktop Installation

    Desktop Installation You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base station. 1. Flip up the feet for desk installation. 2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position. Adjust the angle for best reception. Applying Power Using Standard AC Power To power the scanner from an AC outlet, use the provided AC adapter with a 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1mm inner diameter tip.

  • Page 20: Listening Safely

    Connecting the Clone Cable You can transfer the programmed data to and from another BC785D scanner using a RS232C Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s REMOTE jacks.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    Turn the Scanner On Turn the 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 be hearing conversations regularly.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Menu System

    Next you must program some frequencies (page 26). It is recommended that you read the next part "Understanding the Menu System" because it will assist you in accessing and understanding many of the features. Later in a section called "Additional Features", you will find explanations on how to disable the keypad acknowledgement tones, to mute the audio, to change the appearance of the display and other general features.

  • Page 23: Menu Description And Numeric Keypad Equivalents

    Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents Below are the Menu screens and a brief description or purpose of the feature. 1:SERVICE OPTION Service Search menus are preprogrammed services used around the U.S. 1:WEATHER 1:MONITOR When you select this mode, the preprogrammed NOAA weather channel begins to activate.
  • Page 24 4:ALPHA TAG You can enter an Alpha Tag for any or all of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency, the trunk tracking system will be active. Four frequency plans apply to the Control Channel Only feature (for details see page 66).
  • Page 25 5:ATTENUATOR The BC785D comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you are near an unusually strong signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The scanner may stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions.
  • Page 26 8:RECORD You can flag any channel for recording using this menu function. Use your own recording device plugged into the jack on the back of the scanner. 2:TRUNK Choose the Trunk bank. The following options are available for the selected trunk bank only.
  • Page 27 The call is initiated by a radio and is directed to another single radio. Within the system, no one outside of these two users hears the conversation. Your BC785D defaults to I-CALL OFF mode. You can hear these conversations by using this Menu item to turn the I-CALL function to ON.
  • Page 28 EDCS ID FORM (EDACS) You can change to display the talkgroups in decimal mode, but this mode does not provide you with the flexibility that you get with AFS. The BC785D defaults to show the talkgroup number in AFS mode (Agency-Fleet- Subfleet).
  • Page 29 6:CLONE You can clone all the programming, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one BC785D to a BC250D or another BC785D. 7:DATA SKIP A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the BC785D will occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions.

  • Page 30: Programming

    Before the BC785D can begin conventional scanning, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program. Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode 1. Select frequencies you received from your dealer, from various sources on the internet, or from one of the guides listed on page 10.

  • Page 31: Deleting A Stored Frequency

    Note: • You can also L or M when selecting a channel. Press and hold L or M for 1second to move up/down more quickly. • To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press until the display is cleared. •...

  • Page 32: Transfer Frequencies

    Transfer Frequencies You can transfer a frequency that has been stored in a channel to another channel. 1. Press L/HOLD. 2. Press TRNFR, and the smallest empty channel number along with the frequency will flash on the display. 3. Press E and the frequency can be stored in this channel. 4.

  • Page 33: Beep Alert

    numbers and punctuation marks. 6. After entering the desired text, press E. Remember! To clear a mistake while entering the letters, press repeatedly until the display is cleared. Beep Alert The scanner can alert you with three beeps at the beginning of a transmission on an assigned frequency.

  • Page 34: Scanning

    1. After programming frequencies, simply press SCAN to begin scanning. During scanning, when you rotate the VFO, you can (↑ or ↓) you want to scan. select the direction 2. The bank indicators selected for scanning appear on the display, and the bank being currently monitored flashes. You can deselect banks from active scanning by entering their number on your keypad.

  • Page 35: Storing Frequency During Scanning

    (See “Duplicate Frequency Alert” on page 27). RF Attenuation Feature The BC785D comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you're near an unusually strong signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The scanner may stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions.

  • Page 36: Channel Lockout

    1. Press MENU. 2. For Scan mode, select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the VFO and pressing E. 3. Select the channel number of the stored frequency to be delayed by rotating the VFO and pressing E. 4. Select 2:DELAY and press E. 5.

  • Page 37: Restoring A Locked-Out Channel

    Lockout in Scanning Mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Wait until the scanner stops on the channel. 2. Then press L/O. 3.

  • Page 38: Priority Scan

    Priority Scan When Priority Scan is turned ON, your scanner checks the priority channel in the banks you selected every 2 seconds for activity. If a signal is present on the priority channel, your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning. You can designate one channel in each bank as a Priority Channel.

  • Page 39: Prioroty Channel Plus Scan

    Priority Channel Plus Scan You can scan only the Priority Channels (except for the locked out channels) in the banks you selected. To activate Priority Channel Plus (Only in Scan mode): 1. Press PRI to select PRIORITY PLUS. 2. Press PRI to select PRIORITY ON or PRIORITY OFF on the display to deactivate Priority Channel Plus Scan.

  • Page 40: Searching

    Setting a Search Range Note: First you must set the search ranges through the Menu screen prior to any searching. The BC785D can search up to 10 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations in your area. To set a Search Range, enter into the Menu mode.

  • Page 41: Starting Chain Search

    2. Press RSM or SRCH to resume searching. Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the BC785D will occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of transmissions during search.

  • Page 42: Frequency Skip

    Frequency Skip If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your scanner to skip the frequency. To skip over a frequency, press L/O when stopping at the frequency you want to skip or when in Search Hold mode. Note: •...

  • Page 43: Auto Storing

    The scanner counts up through the CTCSS tones and instantly determines any possible DCS tone. See Page 91 for a listing of the tones that the BC785D decodes. Note: When Tone Search is active in Scan mode, once the CTCSS or DCS display flashes a tone repeatedly (meaning that it has found the tone match), you can press E to program that frequency with the captured tone.
  • Page 44 • Tone Lock (out) mode For either a Memory channel or a Search Range, you can lock a particular subaudible tone by pressing L/O after scrolling to the desired tone. The scanner will stop on any transmission except those which may be using the locked subaudible tone. To set your scanner, enter into the Menu mode.

  • Page 45: Additional Menu Options For Searching

    Tone SQ ON, CTCSS 250.3 Hz setting Tone Search, CTCSS 250.3 Hz detect- Additional Menu Options for Searching Each of these additional menu options applys to all search ranges entered. If there is a range that you do not want an option to apply, then simply enter the range number on the numerical keypad.

  • Page 46: Service Search

    The Service Search feature allows you to scroll through the following twelve preprogrammed services. The frequencies selected for these services are the most commonly used around the U.S. • 1:WEATHER • 2:PUBLIC SAFETY • 3:NEWS • 4:TV BROADCAST • 5:HAM RADIO •...

  • Page 47: Service Search Skip

    Hold mode. NWR-SAME Alert In addition to the conventional weather broadcasts, your BC785D is compatible with NWR- SAME weather alert. When the scanner receives NOAA’s Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) coded weather emergency signal, it sounds the alert siren with a specified message.

  • Page 48: Testing The Alert Siren

    Testing the Alert Siren To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens, perform the following steps: 1. During WX Hold mode and when the WX ALT is OFF, press and hold the PRI key for 2 seconds until you hear the statement alert siren.

  • Page 49: Digital And Trunked Systems

    Digital and Trunked Systems Your BC785D is designed to monitor APCO Project 25 digital communication systems (using optional BCi25D) and tracks three major types of trunked radio systems. These systems are described here. ❖APCO Project 25 Systems - Digital systems which support the APCO Project 25 protocol developed by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).

  • Page 50: Programming And Receiving Digital And Trunked Systems

    Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems There are three steps for programming a trunked sytem: 1. Program the Trunk Type – What type of system will the scanner be tracking, Motorola Type II, Type I, EDACS, LTR, etc. 2. Program the Trunked Frequencies – Within a trunked system, the frequencies are shared among all the users, called “Talk Groups”.

  • Page 51: Step 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies

    No. LCD display Icon TrunkingType Type 2 800 Type 1 Type 2 900 Type 2 UHF Type 2 VHF EDCS WIDE EDCS NARROW EDCS SCT. Note: Information on APCO P-25 Systems are referred to in “APCO Project 25 Reception” on page 68. STEP 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies After you finish selecting the bank and trunk type you want to track, store the frequencies in the channels for your selected bank in your scanner.

  • Page 52: Step 3: Programming Id Scan Lists Manually

    STEP 3: Programming ID Scan Lists Manually Scan Lists Each bank of your BC785D 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 10 Scan Lists, which are simply lists used to store your favorite Talk Group IDs.
  • Page 53 (decimal key) for the "dash". 2. 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 58 to learn how this works.

  • Page 54: Setting The Squelch

    ID DELAY works with each talkgroup to be delayed when the communication ends. The setting periods can be changed (See page 32). 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 55: Id Scan Mode

    ID Scan Mode 1. Press SCAN to begin scanning the lists you have programmed. If you haven't programmed more than 2 IDs, ERROR appears on the display. Hint: Press and hold RSM for 2 seconds, the scanner will move to the next trunking bank. 2.

  • Page 56: Id Monitor Mode

    Press SCAN, and select the bank(s) you wish to receive, just as you select banks in conventional scanning and ID scanning. Hint: Press and hold RSM for 2 seconds, the scanner will move to the next trunking bank. Talkgroups display differently in Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems. You should read the appropriate parts of this guide to understand the formats.

  • Page 57: Review Id Lockout

    Note: If you Lockout an ID in Search mode, it is also locked out in Scan List mode. Conversely, if you Lockout an ID while in Scan List mode, it is locked out in Search mode. For information about Scan Lists see page 48. EDACS BLOCKOUT is a powerful form of ID LOCKOUT that can be used only with AFS and EDACS systems.

  • Page 58: Setting The Delay Mode For Trunking Mode

    Reverse Key For Motorola and EDACS system; to change your display between the Scan List indicators and trunk bank display, press RVRS. For LTR systems only, the talkgroup must be active in order to change the Scan List and bank indicators. If the talkgroup is not active, change the Scan List by using the Menu screen.

  • Page 59: Deleting A Stored Id

    I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) I-Calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your BC785D can receive these transmissions. How you receive I-Calls depends on whether you are in Search or Scan mode. During I-Call reception the display will show the Unit ID number of either the transmitting or receiving mobile unit, not a talkgroup.

  • Page 60: Multi-Track

    I-Calls, regardless of the Unit IDs. Note: Motorola I-CALL tracking performance may vary between systems. Multi-Track The BC785D allows you to track more than one system at a time. Here are some highlights of this feature: ❖ You can actually track up to 10 trunking systems at one time.
  • Page 61 ❖ You can program conventional frequencies in the same bank as trunking systems. After the scanner finishes checking a trunked system for activity, it will conventionally scan the other frequencies in the bank (remember, only trunking frequencies are programmed in Trunk mode). To scan a mix of trunking and conventional banks, select the banks you wish to be active, and then press SCAN.

  • Page 62: Edacs Reception

    Notice how the dotted line shows talkgroup 02-023 moving from channel to channel. Your BC785D 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 63: An Edacs Trunked System

    Agency 03. But decimal is useful if you need to work from decimal talkgroup lists. Special EDACS ® Features AFS Partial Entry Feature AFS is Uniden's method of encoding EDACS talkgroups. AFS stands for 'Agency-Fleet-Subfleet'. AFS talkgroups are used in all EDACS reception -- in ID Search, ID Lockout and ID Scan Scan...

  • Page 64: Emergency Call Alert

    Lists. The powerful AFS Partial Entry feature designed into the BC785D lets you use either a complete talkgroup code, or just the most significant part. This feature lets you expand or narrow searching and scanning to one of 4 levels. By entering only the desired part of an AFS talkgroup, you can select 2048 talkgroups, 128 talkgroups, 8 talkgroups, or a single talkgroup.

  • Page 65: Edacs Scat

    EDACS SCAT With the EDACS SCAT feature turned “ON”, the data stream transmissions will be eliminated allowing you to clearly monitor the voice communications on EDACS SCAT systems. To monitor EDACS SCAT systems you only need to turn this feature 8:EDCS SCT. “ON”...

  • Page 66: Ltr Reception

    ® Tracking ® (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. Users on an LTR system are assigned to specific talkgroups, which are identified by the radio as six digit numbers.

  • Page 67: 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, UHF and 900 MHz 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) is pressed.

  • Page 68: Fleet Map Programming

    If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank for Motorola press SCAN to start Multi-Track, you will see user IDs display on the display. Since the BC785D 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 either a...

  • Page 69: Programming A Hybrid System

    To properly track Motorola VHF and UHF trunked systems you must enter what is known as the base, the spacing frequencies and offset channels for each system. To find these out, check the scanner.uniden.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm and other web sites and frequency resources.

  • Page 70: Toggling The Status Bit

    An emergency call will occur on a unique talkgroup from its primary assignment, for example. Because the BC785D 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 71: Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code)

    PLAN 1: Use Plan 1 if the last three digits of ALL the frequencies in use end in one of the following three digits: 125, 375, 625, or 875 (example: 856.1125, 860.7375, 859.6625, 855.8875). PLAN 2: If the last three digits of frequencies are less than 869.0000 and end in one of the following three digits (125, 375, 625, or 875) and if ANY other frequencies end in (000, 250, 500, or 750) use Plan 2.

  • Page 72: Apco Project 25 Reception

    APCO Project 25 is a modulation process where voice communications are converted into digital communications. This conversion is similar to the technology used with digital mobile phones. There are several types of Project 25 Systems available! Systems Uniden’s BC785D supports are listed below.

  • Page 73: Precautions For Iistalling The Bci25D Card

    4. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. 5. Turn on the scanner, and APCO P25 CARD INSTALLED appears on the display. Installation is completed. You can monitor APCO Project 25 systems. To use P-25 Card, you must program each setting for Conventional mode or Trunking mode. - Conventional mode –...

  • Page 74: Apco P-25 Sound Quality Fine Tuning

    APCO P-25 Sound Quality Fine Tuning With each APCO Project 25 system, particularly at 800MHz, the sound quality (C4FM Demodulation Threshold) may need to be fine tuned specifically for that system. If the scanner is not adjusted correctly, the P-25 voice transmissions will sound robotic or unintelligible.
  • Page 75 4. Once you have adjusted the Sound Quality to the lowest possible level, press the E key. Press the RSM key to exit the Sound Quality Adjustment Mode. * To cancel the adjusted threshold level, press * The adjusted threshold level for the current frequency can be set back to the default value by pressing and holding the * When you change the Sound Quality it affects all other APCO P-25 signals in that same band.

  • Page 76: Remote Interface

    Remote Interface You can communicate and program your BC785D in numerous ways with peripheral devices using the Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes: ❖ PC Control mode Program and control your scanner from a PC using Uniden’s E-Scanner Software.

  • Page 77: Clone Mode

    Remote mode, choose from the transfer speed list except for 5:OFF. A unique feature of the BC785D is that all the front panel keys as well as the VFO on the radio remain operational in Remote mode. For information on purchasing cables, connectors, and E-Scanner software to program and...
  • Page 78 DB-9 to DB-9 null modem adapter, and a Gender Changer Cable available at most computer stores. You can clone all of the programming of one BC785D into another, including frequencies, talkgroup IDs, alpha tags, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the radios ON.
  • Page 79 6. Press SCAN on both scanners. The data transfer begins from the Master Unit to the Slave Unit. During the data transfer, both scanners show the following displays. When the data transfer is complete, COMPLETE displays. If the data transfer is not successful, the following error message will appear.

  • Page 80: Additional Features

    Additional Features The following additional features are designed for you to customize your scanner. Once these features have been turned ON or OFF, they will remain as they are set until you reset them, even if you turn the scanner OFF and then ON again. Dimmer To change brightness of the display: 1.

  • Page 81: Reverse Mode

    Reverse Mode This key will allow you to observe the reverse frequency of the repeater. While pressing RVRS, the standard pair frequency will be displayed. For a list of the standard pair frequencies, refer to the table "Reverse List" in the Appendix. If the frequency that you have chosen does not have an offset frequency, the display will indicate ERROR and NO REVERSE.

  • Page 82: Care And Maintenance

    Repairs • Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies • All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your BC785D is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Scanner won't work. Improper reception. Scan won't stop. Scan won't start. Weather Scan won't work. 1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 17, "Setting the If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps.
  • Page 84 If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number is listed in the warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at (800)297-1023.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: 1000 Banks: 10 (100 channels each) Service Bands: 12 preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) Frequency Range: 25.0-28.0 MHz 28.0-29.7 MHz 29.7-50.0 MHz 50.0-54.0 MHz...

  • Page 86: Glossary Of Terms

    Clone - This term identifies the ability to set up a duplicate scanner. This function allows you to clone all the programming information, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one BC785D to another or BC785D.
  • Page 87 • Enter or modify the Tone information • Enter or modify the Trunking ID. ( this can be modified through the menu screen.) FIPS codes - For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS (National Weather Service) has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6 digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish.
  • Page 88 Status Bit - This term refers to Motorola Type II systems. There is a method by which special types of communications utilize unique talk group numbers. For example, if all emergency calls are set to occur on a specific talk group number then you will not miss the transmission even if you have not programmed all the talk group numbers.

  • Page 89: Appendix

    Preset Fleet Maps Preset Map 1 Block SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 Preset Map 3 Block SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4...
  • Page 90 Preset Map 9 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 Preset Map 11 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Fleet Map Size Codes

    Fleet Map Size Codes Size Fleets Reserves block for Type II IDs 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 93 NWR-SAME EVENT CODE Event Code Emergency Action Notification Emergency Action Termination National Information Center Tornado Warning # Service Thunderstorm Warning # SVW Flash Flood Warning Flash Warning Winter Storm Warning Blizzard Warning High Wing/ Dust Storm Warning Radio logical Hazard Warning Civil Danger Warning Local Area Emergency Hazardous Material Warning...
  • Page 94 Event Code Standard Severe Weather Statement Special Weather Statement Flash Flood Statement Flood Statement Hurricane Statement National Periodic Test Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test System Demonstration/ Practice National Hazard Warning Unknown Emergency Tune TV Unknown Warning Tune TV Unknown Watch Tune TV Unknown Statement Tune TV REVERSE LIST Range...
  • Page 95 CTCSS Frequency List (Hz) 67.0 71.9 74.4 91.5 94.8 97.4 118.8 123.0 127.3 156.7 162.2 167.9 210.7 218.1 225.7 DCS Tone Code 77.0 79.7 82.5 100.0 103.5 107.2 131.8 136.5 141.3 173.8 179.9 186.2 233.6 241.8 250.3 85.4 88.5 110.9 114.8 146.2 151.4...
  • Page 96 BC785D Flow Charts...

  • Page 99: One Year Limited Warranty

    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owners manual for this product.

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