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... of fire, electrical shocks, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following U.S. To reduce the risk of the following : Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof.
... of fire, electrical shocks, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following U.S. To reduce the risk of the following : Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof.
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 Warning 2 Patents 2 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 7 Scanning Legally 8 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER 9 FEATURE SUMMARY 10 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 15 Optional Accessories 15 INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER 16 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 16 Helpful Hints 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 17 Temporary Mobile Installation 17 Permanent Mobile Installation 18 Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit 18 Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply . . 19 SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW 20 BC355C Front Panel 20
Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 Warning 2 Patents 2 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 7 Scanning Legally 8 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER 9 FEATURE SUMMARY 10 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 15 Optional Accessories 15 INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER 16 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 16 Helpful Hints 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 17 Temporary Mobile Installation 17 Permanent Mobile Installation 18 Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit 18 Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply . . 19 SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW 20 BC355C Front Panel 20
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BC355C Rear Panel 27 USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER 28 set up 28 Adjusting Squelch 28 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 29 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/ MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 32 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 36 SCANNING BANKS 36 SEARCHING BANDS 37 special features 37 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 38 Types of Lock Out 38 Temporary Lock Out 38 Permanent Lock Out 39 Lock Out Limits 39 Lock Out Tips 40 CLOSE CALL 44
BC355C Rear Panel 27 USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER 28 set up 28 Adjusting Squelch 28 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 29 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/ MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 32 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 36 SCANNING BANKS 36 SEARCHING BANDS 37 special features 37 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 38 Types of Lock Out 38 Temporary Lock Out 38 Permanent Lock Out 39 Lock Out Limits 39 Lock Out Tips 40 CLOSE CALL 44
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..., you are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is... no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential ...
..., you are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is... no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential ...
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Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, ... imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. . This device must accept any interference received, including interference that you are some transmissions that may cause undesired operation. It is legal to...
Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, ... imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. . This device must accept any interference received, including interference that you are some transmissions that may cause undesired operation. It is legal to...
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... been designed to pick up these transmissions. In addition, the BC355C has 13 separate band searches. Modifying or tampering with your scanner's internal components or using it in a way other than as described in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere ...with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of scrambled transmissions. ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER The BC355C comes with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are illegal to operate it to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding...
... been designed to pick up these transmissions. In addition, the BC355C has 13 separate band searches. Modifying or tampering with your scanner's internal components or using it in a way other than as described in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere ...with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of scrambled transmissions. ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER The BC355C comes with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are illegal to operate it to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding...
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FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355C is a compact mobile/base scanner and one standard, programmable Private bank. ... » FIRE/EMG: 280 Factory-programmed Fire/EMG frequencies plus an additional 100 (shared with 10 The BC355C features include: • Turbo search - These banks include: » POLICE: 1,769 Factory-programmed Police ...frequencies with 100 open channels (shared with the preset frequencies. Allows your BC355C to 300 frequencies that category. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for that are scanned along...
FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355C is a compact mobile/base scanner and one standard, programmable Private bank. ... » FIRE/EMG: 280 Factory-programmed Fire/EMG frequencies plus an additional 100 (shared with 10 The BC355C features include: • Turbo search - These banks include: » POLICE: 1,769 Factory-programmed Police ...frequencies with 100 open channels (shared with the preset frequencies. Allows your BC355C to 300 frequencies that category. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for that are scanned along...
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Band Frequency Coverage Mode Steps Service (MHz) (kHz) 420 - 450 420.0000 to 449.9875 FM 450 - 470 450.0000 to 469.9875 FM 470 - 512 470.0000 to 512.0000 FM 806.0000 to 823.9875 FM 806 - 956 849.0125 to 868.9875 FM 894.0125 to 956.0000 FM 12.5 70 cm HAM 12.5 UHF Band 12.5 UHF "T" Band* 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions. Frequency Band 25.000 - 27.995 28.000 - 54.000 137.000 - 174.000 406.000 - 512.000 Sensitivity (Nominal) 12 dB SINAD 0.4 µV 0.2 µV 0.2 µV 0.3 µV 13
Band Frequency Coverage Mode Steps Service (MHz) (kHz) 420 - 450 420.0000 to 449.9875 FM 450 - 470 450.0000 to 469.9875 FM 470 - 512 470.0000 to 512.0000 FM 806.0000 to 823.9875 FM 806 - 956 849.0125 to 868.9875 FM 894.0125 to 956.0000 FM 12.5 70 cm HAM 12.5 UHF Band 12.5 UHF "T" Band* 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions. Frequency Band 25.000 - 27.995 28.000 - 54.000 137.000 - 174.000 406.000 - 512.000 Sensitivity (Nominal) 12 dB SINAD 0.4 µV 0.2 µV 0.2 µV 0.3 µV 13
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... use it to your car. 15 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE • BC355C Scanner • Telescoping Antenna • Fixable Mobile Antenna • AC Adapter • Vehicle Power Adapter • DC Power Cord for your BC355C are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of ... optional accessories for hard-wiring power from your car to install the BC355C in your scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-2971023 during regular business hours Monday through Friday...
... use it to your car. 15 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE • BC355C Scanner • Telescoping Antenna • Fixable Mobile Antenna • AC Adapter • Vehicle Power Adapter • DC Power Cord for your BC355C are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of ... optional accessories for hard-wiring power from your car to install the BC355C in your scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-2971023 during regular business hours Monday through Friday...
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... ANT connector. Extend the antenna to its full height. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. . INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) . For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. Use the desktop stand... of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. 16 To increase speaker volume in noisy environments. Contact your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) ...
... ANT connector. Extend the antenna to its full height. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. . INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) . For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. Use the desktop stand... of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. 16 To increase speaker volume in noisy environments. Contact your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) ...
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For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Temporary Mobile Installation A Vehicle Power Adapter is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type...
For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Temporary Mobile Installation A Vehicle Power Adapter is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type...
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Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355C scanner into the DC 13.8V jack on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC355C unit. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the rear panel. Avoid any locations that... accessory power jack and the other end into a vehicle involves two main steps - Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit . For more information on the back of the scanner. . physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. Select a location in an order that is installed first; . ...
Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355C scanner into the DC 13.8V jack on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC355C unit. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the rear panel. Avoid any locations that... accessory power jack and the other end into a vehicle involves two main steps - Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit . For more information on the back of the scanner. . physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. Select a location in an order that is installed first; . ...
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... vehicle has a negative ground, follow Steps 2 and 3. Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply CAUTION: If you may be able to use a negative ground. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to mount the bracket. . If your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation. .
... vehicle has a negative ground, follow Steps 2 and 3. Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply CAUTION: If you may be able to use a negative ground. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to mount the bracket. . If your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation. .
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Caution: 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. . . SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355C Front Panel 20 Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. Connect the RED wire of the vehicle (usually the chassis). Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative side of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in your vehicle's +13.8 VDC fuse box. .
Caution: 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. . . SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355C Front Panel 20 Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. Connect the RED wire of the vehicle (usually the chassis). Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative side of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in your vehicle's +13.8 VDC fuse box. .
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... a slight break in reception while Close Call Priority is already receiving a transmission. Press the Close Call key for Close Call hits every 2 seconds unless the scanner is on. • Close Call Do Not Disturb - The Close Call Priority icon flashes to begin monitoring for Close Call hits every 2 seconds while monitoring...
... a slight break in reception while Close Call Priority is already receiving a transmission. Press the Close Call key for Close Call hits every 2 seconds unless the scanner is on. • Close Call Do Not Disturb - The Close Call Priority icon flashes to begin monitoring for Close Call hits every 2 seconds while monitoring...
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USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER set up Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch - . You should hear open squelch noise. 28 Turn SQ completely counterclockwise. Insert optional external speaker plug here. Connect the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord here. Power Connection. ITEM EXT SP DC 13.8V PURPOSE External Speakers.
USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER set up Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch - . You should hear open squelch noise. 28 Turn SQ completely counterclockwise. Insert optional external speaker plug here. Connect the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord here. Power Connection. ITEM EXT SP DC 13.8V PURPOSE External Speakers.
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... must program frequencies into the channels. If no new transmission is found , the scanner stops on that frequency and the Bank label/icon remains steady. When transmission ends, the scanner pauses 2 seconds for the scanned frequency flashes while that transmission ends. Press the SEARCH key ... resumes after 2 seconds, the search automatically continues through pre-grouped bands of 13 separate frequency bands to change bands. 30 The scanner displays frequencies as it searches and stops on page 50. Use the UP or DOWN key to search. When an active frequency is scanned.
... must program frequencies into the channels. If no new transmission is found , the scanner stops on that frequency and the Bank label/icon remains steady. When transmission ends, the scanner pauses 2 seconds for the scanned frequency flashes while that transmission ends. Press the SEARCH key ... resumes after 2 seconds, the search automatically continues through pre-grouped bands of 13 separate frequency bands to change bands. 30 The scanner displays frequencies as it searches and stops on page 50. Use the UP or DOWN key to search. When an active frequency is scanned.
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Press this key to continue scanning: • HOLD - Scan Hold remains active but single channels can be monitored. 33 The bank's screen label resumes flashing. • UP or DOWN - The scanner stays on the displayed channel until scanning is resumed. The bank's screen label remains steady and does not flash. Press one of the following keys to release the Scan Hold and continue scanning. Press HOLD. Press these keys to step to do This Stop scanning Resume scanning Here's How - If You Want to the next/previous frequency.
Press this key to continue scanning: • HOLD - Scan Hold remains active but single channels can be monitored. 33 The bank's screen label resumes flashing. • UP or DOWN - The scanner stays on the displayed channel until scanning is resumed. The bank's screen label remains steady and does not flash. Press one of the following keys to release the Scan Hold and continue scanning. Press HOLD. Press these keys to step to do This Stop scanning Resume scanning Here's How - If You Want to the next/previous frequency.
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Here's How - Press HOLD again to search search through the available bands. 35 Continue after the BC355C has stopped on an active channel If the BC355C stops on the displayed channel until searching is resumed. Select a different band Press the BAND key multiple times to to resume searching. The screen ...for an active frequency in that you do not want to monitor but you do not want to Do This - Stop searching Press HOLD. The scanner stays on an active channel that band. Begin searching Press the BAND key. Searching Band Tips If You Want to lock out, press the ...
Here's How - Press HOLD again to search search through the available bands. 35 Continue after the BC355C has stopped on an active channel If the BC355C stops on the displayed channel until searching is resumed. Select a different band Press the BAND key multiple times to to resume searching. The screen ...for an active frequency in that you do not want to monitor but you do not want to Do This - Stop searching Press HOLD. The scanner stays on an active channel that band. Begin searching Press the BAND key. Searching Band Tips If You Want to lock out, press the ...
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This screen shows that the scanner has been put on HOLD to left across the screen, and the scanned bank will flash. Screens This section shows typical screen displays: SCANNING BANKS police fire/emg air mRn scan sc scan police hold scan 45.0600 This screen shows BC355C is actively scanning a displayed bank. "SCAN"scrolls from right to monitor frequency 45.0600 on the Police bank. 36
This screen shows that the scanner has been put on HOLD to left across the screen, and the scanned bank will flash. Screens This section shows typical screen displays: SCANNING BANKS police fire/emg air mRn scan sc scan police hold scan 45.0600 This screen shows BC355C is actively scanning a displayed bank. "SCAN"scrolls from right to monitor frequency 45.0600 on the Police bank. 36