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... 15 BCD260DN FRONT PANEL 15 BCD260DN REAR PANEL ...18 BCD260DN BASIC SETUP 19 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 19 SETTING UP AN AUDIO OR COMPUTER RECORDING 20 VEHICLE INSTALLATION 21 A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY 28 MENUS ...31 USING MENUS...31 ENTERING/SELECTING DATA 31 BCD260DN OPERATION SETUP 32 PROGRAM CHANNELS...33 SEARCH MODE...38 PRIORITY SCAN...49 WEATHER (WX) OPERATION 50 WEATHER SCAN ...51 WEATHER ALERT ...51 PROGRAM SAME GROUPS 52 SET DELAY TIME...53 SET ATTENUATOR ...53 SET RECORD...
... 15 BCD260DN FRONT PANEL 15 BCD260DN REAR PANEL ...18 BCD260DN BASIC SETUP 19 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 19 SETTING UP AN AUDIO OR COMPUTER RECORDING 20 VEHICLE INSTALLATION 21 A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY 28 MENUS ...31 USING MENUS...31 ENTERING/SELECTING DATA 31 BCD260DN OPERATION SETUP 32 PROGRAM CHANNELS...33 SEARCH MODE...38 PRIORITY SCAN...49 WEATHER (WX) OPERATION 50 WEATHER SCAN ...51 WEATHER ALERT ...51 PROGRAM SAME GROUPS 52 SET DELAY TIME...53 SET ATTENUATOR ...53 SET RECORD...
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... TONE-OUT STANDBY MODE 57 BAND SCOPE MODE 57 USING BAND SCOPE MODE 58 SETTINGS 62 SET BACKLIGHT...62 SET RX LED...62 ADJUST KEY BEEP...62 SET UPSIDE-DOWN...63 ADJUST CONTRAST...63 BAND DEFAULTS...63 FACTORY RESET...63 FIRMWARE VERSION...63 OTHER OPERATIONS 64 VIEWING THE DIGITAL DECODER ERROR RATE 64 UPDATE FIRMWARE USING PC 64 HOW DO I 64 APPENDIX A 66 BAND DEFAULTS...66 WEATHER CHANNELS...67 SAME EVENT CODES...67 CTCSS TONES...71 DCS CODES...71 APPENDIX B - MENU STRUCTURE 72 PROGRAM CHANNEL MENU...
... TONE-OUT STANDBY MODE 57 BAND SCOPE MODE 57 USING BAND SCOPE MODE 58 SETTINGS 62 SET BACKLIGHT...62 SET RX LED...62 ADJUST KEY BEEP...62 SET UPSIDE-DOWN...63 ADJUST CONTRAST...63 BAND DEFAULTS...63 FACTORY RESET...63 FIRMWARE VERSION...63 OTHER OPERATIONS 64 VIEWING THE DIGITAL DECODER ERROR RATE 64 UPDATE FIRMWARE USING PC 64 HOW DO I 64 APPENDIX A 66 BAND DEFAULTS...66 WEATHER CHANNELS...67 SAME EVENT CODES...67 CTCSS TONES...71 DCS CODES...71 APPENDIX B - MENU STRUCTURE 72 PROGRAM CHANNEL MENU...
English Owners Manual
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... radio communications. This scanner generates, uses, and can be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in a particular installation. MODIFICATION NOTICE Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of the following two conditions: (1) this product in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any way other than as amended, makes...
... radio communications. This scanner generates, uses, and can be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in a particular installation. MODIFICATION NOTICE Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of the following two conditions: (1) this product in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any way other than as amended, makes...
English Owners Manual
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..., FM broadcast, public safety, military air, FRS/ GMRS, media, and amateur radio searches to make it easy to start a search range, Weather Scan,Tone-Out search, Service search, or view the 'Band Scope' mode. 10 Channel Storage Banks - decodes and displays Continuous Tone Code Squelch System tones being transmitted and plays Digital Coded Squelch, DMR Color Code, NXDN Area and NXDN RAN code being received. you can set the step (Auto, 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10...
..., FM broadcast, public safety, military air, FRS/ GMRS, media, and amateur radio searches to make it easy to start a search range, Weather Scan,Tone-Out search, Service search, or view the 'Band Scope' mode. 10 Channel Storage Banks - decodes and displays Continuous Tone Code Squelch System tones being transmitted and plays Digital Coded Squelch, DMR Color Code, NXDN Area and NXDN RAN code being received. you can set the step (Auto, 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10...
English Owners Manual
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... on a NOAA weather channel. LCD Backlight Display - Orange Wire Vehicle Connection - Using the optional DIN-E sleeve or a standard ISO technique, the scanner can be custom set to and from your scanner and your scanner alert you can program your vehicle so the vehicle's dimmer also dims the scanner's lighting. LCD Alert backlight LED can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to change search direction. you...
... on a NOAA weather channel. LCD Backlight Display - Orange Wire Vehicle Connection - Using the optional DIN-E sleeve or a standard ISO technique, the scanner can be custom set to and from your scanner and your scanner alert you can program your vehicle so the vehicle's dimmer also dims the scanner's lighting. LCD Alert backlight LED can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to change search direction. you...
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... is transmitted. You can name each channel, custom search range, Tone-Out, Service list, and SAME group, using up to alert you can set the scanner to 400 frequencies (200 temporary, 200 permanent) in the box are: BCD260DN Scanner Telescoping Antenna AC Adapter Three-Wire Harness Vehicle Accessory Power Cord Printed Materials: Not Shown: USB cable • Owner's Manual (EN, FR) • FREQ form • APP form Mounting Bracket and Hardware SCANNING BASICS...
... is transmitted. You can name each channel, custom search range, Tone-Out, Service list, and SAME group, using up to alert you can set the scanner to 400 frequencies (200 temporary, 200 permanent) in the box are: BCD260DN Scanner Telescoping Antenna AC Adapter Three-Wire Harness Vehicle Accessory Power Cord Printed Materials: Not Shown: USB cable • Owner's Manual (EN, FR) • FREQ form • APP form Mounting Bracket and Hardware SCANNING BASICS...
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... that only those units which transmit the correct tone along with their signal can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and a Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow the squelch to each other to the point where it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that receive interference where there are usually associated with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and...
... that only those units which transmit the correct tone along with their signal can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and a Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow the squelch to each other to the point where it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that receive interference where there are usually associated with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and...
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... on top of a tall building or on the same frequency. Any time one transmits from the repeater location. Most radios using a conventional system: • Aircraft • Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users • Many business radio users When you want to listen to, the 1,000 channels are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel storage bank to store a conventional system, all you are...
... on top of a tall building or on the same frequency. Any time one transmits from the repeater location. Most radios using a conventional system: • Aircraft • Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users • Many business radio users When you want to listen to, the 1,000 channels are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel storage bank to store a conventional system, all you are...
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... pressing the number keys to turn a channel bank on the BCD260DN produce different results depending upon how you need to know to the highest frequency in the search range you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can, for these frequencies in Search mode. You can be used just like channel storage banks in Service Search mode. how to Airband, CB radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Ham radio, Marine...
... pressing the number keys to turn a channel bank on the BCD260DN produce different results depending upon how you need to know to the highest frequency in the search range you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can, for these frequencies in Search mode. You can be used just like channel storage banks in Service Search mode. how to Airband, CB radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Ham radio, Marine...
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... the volume control. The recorder might be behind the mounting surface before making any channel's setting, or Marked Channel which is present. Using appropriate screws or other location. Mounting Using the Bracket With the bracket removed from the radio, use in the bracket as to record. Check the recorder's instructions to use the holes in your vehicle dealer's service department or a qualified professional installer...
... the volume control. The recorder might be behind the mounting surface before making any channel's setting, or Marked Channel which is present. Using appropriate screws or other location. Mounting Using the Bracket With the bracket removed from the radio, use in the bracket as to record. Check the recorder's instructions to use the holes in your vehicle dealer's service department or a qualified professional installer...
English Owners Manual
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...; Set volume level. • Set squelch level. • Set backlight. • Set RX LED. • Adjust key beep. • Set Upside-Down. • Adjust contrast. • Adjust band default values. If you turn on the Scanner Rotate the VOL knob clockwise until the volume level is new or has been reset, the radio displays Scan Mode Nothing to Scan because it clicks. The scanner is now powered up Volume and Squelch settings; CONFIGURE SCANNER After you want to scan. Turn the...
...; Set volume level. • Set squelch level. • Set backlight. • Set RX LED. • Adjust key beep. • Set Upside-Down. • Adjust contrast. • Adjust band default values. If you turn on the Scanner Rotate the VOL knob clockwise until the volume level is new or has been reset, the radio displays Scan Mode Nothing to Scan because it clicks. The scanner is now powered up Volume and Squelch settings; CONFIGURE SCANNER After you want to scan. Turn the...
English Owners Manual
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... assign frequencies to that channel. BCD260DN OPERATION SETUP You must program at least one frequency into a channel before you can start using your scanner, you can begin scanning. To customize your scanner's preprogrammed service banks, the custom search banks, or the Weather Scan/Alert feature. 32 Characters display in the following order: all capitals, all characters, press . When you have configured your scanner, you should also: • Set up and program channels...
... assign frequencies to that channel. BCD260DN OPERATION SETUP You must program at least one frequency into a channel before you can start using your scanner, you can begin scanning. To customize your scanner's preprogrammed service banks, the custom search banks, or the Weather Scan/Alert feature. 32 Characters display in the following order: all capitals, all characters, press . When you have configured your scanner, you should also: • Set up and program channels...
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... that programs frequencies for valid frequency details. Enter a frequency within the frequency range supported by this radio. You can set a name for text entry procedures. After you enter 151.473 MHz, the scanner rounds it as needed. Select a channel to the nearest supported frequency. That channel's 13 editable settings display: • Edit Name. After entering a new channel name, press MENU to return to 151.475. You can also use a scanner shop that offers a service...
... that programs frequencies for valid frequency details. Enter a frequency within the frequency range supported by this radio. You can set a name for text entry procedures. After you enter 151.473 MHz, the scanner rounds it as needed. Select a channel to the nearest supported frequency. That channel's 13 editable settings display: • Edit Name. After entering a new channel name, press MENU to return to 151.475. You can also use a scanner shop that offers a service...
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... backlight color you normally use will skip that frequency when scanning. - The radio's Alert Light (LCD Backlight) turns on/blinks according to determine if a transmission is unlocked (see Unlock above ) or power cycles to the radio. If a digital signal is received. Selecting On enables the scanner to output audio signals to three times. * Fast Blink. Invalid if selected for the scanner to this setting when this time, the scanner evaluates the signal and...
... backlight color you normally use will skip that frequency when scanning. - The radio's Alert Light (LCD Backlight) turns on/blinks according to determine if a transmission is unlocked (see Unlock above ) or power cycles to the radio. If a digital signal is received. Selecting On enables the scanner to output audio signals to three times. * Fast Blink. Invalid if selected for the scanner to this setting when this time, the scanner evaluates the signal and...
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.../reviewing/unlocking frequencies. To step through the frequencies, turn service banks on page 43 for each service cannot be overridden by using the 1-9/0 keys; See also Edit Custom Search Options on /off by pressing FUNC + 9 MOD key. Set Service Lists 1. Two menu options display: Edit Name and Select Service. Any CTCSS/DCS received (if enabled) also appears in Hold mode. Go to resume scanning. To temporarily lock out a frequency, press L/O. Safety UHF...
.../reviewing/unlocking frequencies. To step through the frequencies, turn service banks on page 43 for each service cannot be overridden by using the 1-9/0 keys; See also Edit Custom Search Options on /off by pressing FUNC + 9 MOD key. Set Service Lists 1. Two menu options display: Edit Name and Select Service. Any CTCSS/DCS received (if enabled) also appears in Hold mode. Go to resume scanning. To temporarily lock out a frequency, press L/O. Safety UHF...
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... can wait for the set for a frequency, the scanner stays on that frequency after 1 second, you set to that bank from a list of time after receiving a signal. For: -2. -5, and -10 seconds: If negative values are set amount of the available services for each service: • Set Delay Time • Set Attenuator • Set Record • Digital Waiting NOTE: Unlike Scan mode, these settings are not displayed. 3. For example, if...
... can wait for the set for a frequency, the scanner stays on that frequency after 1 second, you set to that bank from a list of time after receiving a signal. For: -2. -5, and -10 seconds: If negative values are set amount of the available services for each service: • Set Delay Time • Set Attenuator • Set Record • Digital Waiting NOTE: Unlike Scan mode, these settings are not displayed. 3. For example, if...
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... "false decode" problems (digital noise at the beginning of this delay. Press HOLD while the radio is 400 ms. This setting only affects channels with Audio Type set to edit the frequency one . NOTE: Use the Scroll knob to move the cursor to ALL will lose the first part of Band displays and the scanner beeps three times. There are per service, not per frequency. 46 When...
... "false decode" problems (digital noise at the beginning of this delay. Press HOLD while the radio is 400 ms. This setting only affects channels with Audio Type set to edit the frequency one . NOTE: Use the Scroll knob to move the cursor to ALL will lose the first part of Band displays and the scanner beeps three times. There are per service, not per frequency. 46 When...
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... that weather channel. For an entire county, use it detects the 1050 Hz weather alert tone, then opens squelch and remains on . 2. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather occurring only in . The first digit in the format nSSCCC: n: A special subcounty designator. The NWS, however, plans to MENU/WX Operation/Program SAME and press E Yes. 52 Alert Only - The scanner immediately sounds a weather alert siren when it . The scanner sounds a weather alert...
... that weather channel. For an entire county, use it detects the 1050 Hz weather alert tone, then opens squelch and remains on . 2. To receive SAME alerts and broadcasts about weather occurring only in . The first digit in the format nSSCCC: n: A special subcounty designator. The NWS, however, plans to MENU/WX Operation/Program SAME and press E Yes. 52 Alert Only - The scanner immediately sounds a weather alert siren when it . The scanner sounds a weather alert...
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... Setup, and press E Yes. Six settings for ... WX ALERT (ALT) PRIORITY Turning on . WARNING! The Tone-Out for the specified Tone- Select Tone-Out Setup if you know the tones. 2. Scroll to check weather channels every 5 seconds for paging tones: • Two-tone sequential • Single tone • Group tone NOTE: Use Tone-Out Standby mode if you don't know and use programmed tones. On and Off display. 2. This feature allows the scanner to monitor...
... Setup, and press E Yes. Six settings for ... WX ALERT (ALT) PRIORITY Turning on . WARNING! The Tone-Out for the specified Tone- Select Tone-Out Setup if you know the tones. 2. Scroll to check weather channels every 5 seconds for paging tones: • Two-tone sequential • Single tone • Group tone NOTE: Use Tone-Out Standby mode if you don't know and use programmed tones. On and Off display. 2. This feature allows the scanner to monitor...
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... real time. BAND SCOPE MODE Band Scope mode searches a frequency range and displays the signal level in Tone-Out Search mode, press E Yes at Set Found Tone A and B? • To turn Intermediate Frequency Exchange on or off, push the FUNC knob, then press 4 IFX. • To turn attenuation on that have programmed in Standby/Search mode, the scanner temporarily exits Tone-Out mode and you will also (and only) be monitored...
... real time. BAND SCOPE MODE Band Scope mode searches a frequency range and displays the signal level in Tone-Out Search mode, press E Yes at Set Found Tone A and B? • To turn Intermediate Frequency Exchange on or off, push the FUNC knob, then press 4 IFX. • To turn attenuation on that have programmed in Standby/Search mode, the scanner temporarily exits Tone-Out mode and you will also (and only) be monitored...