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Uniden USC230 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 1 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM USC230 USC230 OWNER’S OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 2 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Precautions Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the 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.
  • Page 3 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 3 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 4 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Contents Contents Precautions ..................2 Contents ....................4 Introduction..................7 Feature Highlights ................10 About This Manual................13 How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual... 13 Entering Text................
  • Page 5 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 5 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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........
  • Page 6 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 6 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Searching and Storing ..............66 Service Search ................66 Changing the step of Air Band............66 Quick Search .................. 66 CTCSS/DCS Search............... 67 Custom Search ................67 Preset Custom Search Range ............ 68 Editing a Custom Search Range..........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 7 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.
  • Page 8 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 8 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Frequency Rage (MHz) Mode Step (kHz) 108.0000 - 136.9875 12.5 / 8.33 108.0000 - 136.9916 Selectable 137.0000 - 137.9950 138.0000 - 157.9875 12.5 158.0000 - 160.5900 160.6000 - 162.5875 12.5 162.6000 - 173.9875 12.5...
  • Page 9 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 9 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Frequency Rage (MHz) Mode Step (kHz) 400.0000 - 405.9875 12.5 406.0000 - 439.9937 6.25 440.0000 - 449.9937 6.25 450.0000 - 469.9900 470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 806.0000 - 960.0000 12.5 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 12.5...

  • Page 10: Feature Highlights

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 10 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Feature Highlights Feature Highlights General Close Call RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Using the Close Call Feature”...
  • Page 11 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 11 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 12: Auto Store

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 12 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 14: Entering Text

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 14 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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”...

  • Page 15: Understanding Scanning

    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...

  • Page 16: What Is Ctcss/Dcs

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 16 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.
  • Page 17 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 17 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. CTCSS Frequencies (Hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8...

  • Page 18: Using The Scanner At The Racetrack

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 18 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 19: Where To Get More Information

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 19 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 20: Information On The Internet

    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. Understanding Scanning...

  • Page 21: Included With Your Scanner

    Included With Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, 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...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Your Scanner

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 22 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.

  • Page 23: Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 23 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.
  • Page 24 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 24 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 25: Using Ac Power

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 25 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM • 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.

  • Page 26: Connecting An Earphone/Headphone

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 26 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can use the supplied headphone or can plug a -inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    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.

  • Page 28: A Look At The Keypad

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 28 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 on the left Func...
  • Page 29 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 29 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Key Name Description L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. + L/O – Press quickly to lock Func and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode.
  • Page 30 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 30 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Key Name Description 4 – Enters a 4. – Moves the active Func character to the left while editing data. 6 – Enters a 6. – Moves the active Func character to the right while editing data.

  • Page 31: A Look At The Display

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 31 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 32: Using Menu

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 32 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Using Menu Menu Press on the left side of the scanner to enter the Menu 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...

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    • 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.

  • Page 34: Scanning Preprogrammed Races

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 34 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 35: Selecting Systems To Scan

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 35 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 36: Selecting System Channel Groups

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 36 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 while you rotate the scroll FUNC control until the desired system is selected.

  • Page 37: Locking/Unlocking Channels

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 37 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 , rotate the scroll control to Func select the system where the channel is stored.

  • Page 38: Quick-Storing Channels

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 38 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 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.

  • Page 39: Other Settings

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 39 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Other Settings Other Settings Displaying System Information Viewing Memory Used See Scanner Info Menu % Memory Used A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu. Viewing the Firmware Version See Scanner Info Menu...

  • Page 40: Using The Backlight

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 40 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM • 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.

  • Page 41: Using The Pc Control And Cloning Options

    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. Xfer Information Menu • PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer.

  • Page 42: Cloning The Scanner

    • 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.

  • Page 43: Using The Menu

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 43 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Using the Menu Using the Menu The scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press on the left side of the Menu scanner.
  • Page 44 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 44 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Menu Item Lets You ... See ... Set up “Priority Scan” priority options. on Page 39. -- M E N U -- Set Priority Set up “Using the backlight Backlight”...

  • Page 45: Programming Radio Systems

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 45 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to 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.
  • Page 46 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 46 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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).
  • Page 47 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 47 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 8. Set the modulation Set Modulation type (Auto is almost Auto always the correct choice), then press E 9. Set the attenuator (turn Set Attenuator it on to eliminate interference from other sources), then press E 10.

  • Page 48: Manually Programming Racing Systems

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 48 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Manually Programming Racing Systems Program SysteM Menu New System Racing Confirm? The scanner creates an empty racing system, with a default name of System nnn R. nnn increments as you add new systems.

  • Page 49: Entering/Editing A Car Number

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 49 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Entering/Editing a Car Number Program SysteM Menu Select the system Edit Car Select the car Edit Car No 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first digit, then press 0-9 to enter the correct digit.

  • Page 50: Setting A Car's Quick Key

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 50 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting a Car’s Quick Key Program SysteM Menu Select the system Edit Car Select the car Set Quick Key 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.

  • Page 51: Setting Lockout On A Car

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 51 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting Lockout On A Car Program SysteM Menu Select the system Edit Car Select the car Set Lockout 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.

  • Page 52: Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 52 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 New Group...
  • Page 53 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 53 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above. Menu To create another channel group and enter more channels, press four times, then proceed from Menu “Setting Up a Channel Group”...

  • Page 54: Programming/Editing Optional Settings

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 54 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Programming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional Settings This section details the instructions for each of the 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.

  • Page 55: Setting Group Lockout

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 55 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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: •...

  • Page 56: Setting The Channel Delay Time

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 56 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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. •...

  • Page 57: Deleting Systems

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 57 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Notes: • This setting is ignored for AM channels. • The default setting for this feature is On. Deleting Systems program system Menu Select the system Delete System The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion.

  • Page 58: Setting The Group Quick Key

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 58 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll Func control once to select the next letter.

  • Page 59: Deleting Groups

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 59 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Select the group Set Lockout 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.

  • Page 60: Setting Channel Priority

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 60 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll Func control once to select the next letter. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the channel name.

  • Page 61: Setting Channel Alert

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 61 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting Channel Alert program system Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Alert This setting controls whether the scanner will alert you when the channel becomes active.

  • Page 62: Setting Channel Modulation

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 62 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 63: Setting Channel Attenuation

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 63 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting Channel Attenuation program system Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Attenuator This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel.

  • Page 64: Setting Channel Lockout

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 64 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting Channel Lockout program system Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Lockout This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this channel when its system and group are enabled.

  • Page 65: Copying/Pasting Channels

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 65 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Copying/Pasting Channels To copy a channel including all settings: program system Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Copy Channel The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer. To paste the channel into the same or another system: program system Menu...

  • Page 66: Searching And Storing

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 66 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 67: Ctcss/Dcs Search

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 67 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 68: Preset Custom Search Range

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 68 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.
  • Page 69 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 69 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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...

  • Page 70: Editing A Custom Search Range

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 70 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 71: Selecting A System

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 71 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 then turn the scroll control until Search Menu For ...

  • Page 72: Using The Close Call Feature

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 72 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission.

  • Page 73: Setting Close Call Options

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 73 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM • 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.
  • Page 74 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 74 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM • 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.

  • Page 75: Close Call Hits

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 75 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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...

  • Page 76: Search And Close Call Options

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 76 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Search and Close Call Options Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, 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.

  • Page 77: Setting The Maximum Auto Store Value

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 77 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM modulation mode. Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Srch/CloCall Opt Menu Max Auto Store 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.

  • Page 78: Setting Attenuation

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 78 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Setting Attenuation Srch/CloCall Opt Menu Set Attenuator 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. Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB.

  • Page 79: Setting The Search Frequency Step

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 79 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 Srch/CloCall Opt Menu...

  • Page 80: Care And Maintenance

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 80 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance General Use • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. •...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 81 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your USC230 is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The scanner Make sure the AC scanner might not be adapter is connected to doesn’t...
  • Page 82 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 82 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Scan won’t The channel might Wait for a transmission start. not be active. on the channel. You must press Press Scan. Scan to scan. The squelch Adjust the squelch might need to be threshold.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 83 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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: ..........

  • Page 84: Optional Accessories

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 84 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Optional Accessories Optional Accessories fi Earphone External Amplified Speaker Optional Accessories...

  • Page 85: Planning

    USC230.book Page 85 Thursday, August 3, 2006 10:47 AM 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.
  • Page 86 SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 86 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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.

  • Page 87: Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet

    USC230.book Page 87 Thursday, August 3, 2006 10:47 AM 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,...

  • Page 88: Racing System Worksheet

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 88 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM Racing System Worksheet Ra cing Syste m W orkshe e t Race Name Car #/Driver Frequency Priority CTCSS /DCS Planning...

  • Page 89: Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 89 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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"...

  • Page 90: Conventional System Worksheet

    SC230 Paper OM 062206.fm Page 90 Friday, July 21, 2006 7:39 PM 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 A lpha Tag...

  • Page 91: Preprogrammed Systems

    USC230.book Page 91 Thursday, August 3, 2006 10:47 AM Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems 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...

  • Page 92: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Declaration of Conformity...
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