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UBCT9 Scanner
250 Channels
12 Bands
Programmable
Trunk Tracker lll
with Close Call RF Capture
UBCT9 OM 1 12/11/07 3:52:21 PM
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Precautions Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNNG! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. MPORTANT! • Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. • The screen displ
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................1 Front and Rear Views ............................................................................................................................2 Icon Display ...........................................................................................................................................3 Terminology .......................
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Search Hold Feature .....................................................................................................................27 Data Skip .......................................................................................................................................27 Frequency Skip .............................................................................................................................27 Storing Search Frequencies ......................................
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Introduction The UBCT9 is a state-of-the-art Trunk Tracking Scanner with Bear Tracker technology. It can store 250 frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 5 banks of 50 channels for a total of 250 channels. Use your new scanner to monitor: • Close Call ™ RF Capture • Police • Trunking for: Motorola Type I Type II Type II: (Hybrid) EDACS Wide band Scat LTR • Business/Industrial Radio • Utilities • Marine Band • Air
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Front and Rear Views UBCT9 1. Squelch Control / Flash Brightness 12. Up Key ( ) Selector (SQL, FLASH) 13. Down Key ( ) 2. Alerting Light (ALERT) 14. Data Key (DATA) 3. Volume Control / Alert Tone Selector (VOL) 15. Priority Key (PR) 4. Close Call RF Capture (C.C.) 16. Search Key (SRCH) 5. Display (window) 17. Trunk Key (TRUNK) 6. Lockout Key (L/O) 18. Decimal/Remote Key ( , RMT) 7. Delay Key (DELAY) 19. Enter / Program Enable 8. Service Key (SVC) - Disable Key (E, PRO
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Icon Display 1. Trunk Tracking Mode (TRUNK) scanning (POLCE) 2. Motorola trunking channel (M) 14. FIRE Bank included with State 3. EDACS trunking channel (E) scanning (FRE) 4. LTR trunking channel (L) 15. AMBULANCE Bank included with 5. Scan list (LST) State scanning (AMBULANCE) 6. Scan bank (BANK) 16. Scanning or the searching is on hold (HOLD) 7. Bank’s number and ID’s list 17. Search direction ( , ) number ( 4 5) 18. Priority function option (PR) 8. Remote c
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Terminology What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The UBCT9 scans the Frequencies you have programmed into the Scanner’s channels until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received. What is Searching? The UBCT9 can search each of its
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Sharing of the available public service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few frequencies. Following a conversation on a trunked system using a scanner is difficult, if not impossible. Because when there’s a short break during the conversation you’re monitoring, it’s possible that the talk group will be assigned to a completely different frequency in the trunked system. This type of scanning is difficult an
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Feature Highlights • Pre-programmed frequencies specific to each • Pre-programmed Trunked frequencies • Close Cal ™ RF Capture Technology You can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. • Pre-programmed Service Scanning by the following service banks; - Police - Rail Roads - Aircraft (except Aeronautic radio Navigation (108-117.9875MHz) - Marine Band - UHF CB Radio - AM CB Radio • Trunk Tracking – Follow VHF High Band UHF 800MHz trunke
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Included with Your Scanner Package • UBCT9 Scanner • AC Adapter • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug • Telescopic Antenna • Window Mount Antenna • Operating Guide • UBCT9 SS Programming Software CD • Australian Scanner Frequencies CD • Other Printed Materials • Mobile Mounting Bracket If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your UBCT9 are available from your local Uniden Ret
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Installing the UBCT9 For Home Use (Desktop nstallation) 1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 12V jack on the rear panel. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT connector. Extend the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. 4. Use the desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle. Helpful Hints • If strong interference or e
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3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided. 4. Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel. Connecting the Power Cord Note: If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please see your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation. nstallation for everyday use: 1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or
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Typical Mounting Methods The UBCT9 can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location with the supplied mounting bracket (refer to figure below for typical mounting methods). Caution: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired location before proceeding. Check that free access for mounting and cabling is available. • Table top mount • Bulkhead mount • Overhead mount Mounting the Scanner in Your
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Applying Power for Vehicle nstallation You can power your scanner using the supplied DC cigarette lighter power cord or an DC power cord. DC power nstallation To power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter adapter. To connect an DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC V jack on the rear of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Note : If you
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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. Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least 500 mA. The cord connector’s center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter. • Always connect the AC ada
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Scanning Overview You can scan in one of five ways: 1. Close Call RF Capture When you activate Close Call your scanner will detect nearby strong radio frequencies. You may run Close Call in the background of any of the four options below or on its own. 2. Service Scanning Press SVC to select one of the six services to find an active frequency. Police, Railroad and AM CB service frequencies are valid for Australia only. Aircraft, Marine and UHF CB service frequencies are valid for both Aust
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How Squelch Works Think of “SQUELCH” as a gate. If the gate is too low (squelch too low), everything (all noise as well as signals) gets through. If the gate is set too high (squelch too high), nothing gets through. If the gate is set just right (squelch set properly), just the desired signals get through. Setting the Squelch 467.8500 1. To set the squelch, press HOLD/RESUME to stop scanning. 2. Turn SQL fully counterclockwise until hiss heard. This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing all si
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State Scanning Press POLCE, FRE or AMBULANCE and the scanner scans through police, fire or Ambulance Frequencies and “SCAN” scrolls from right to left in the display. When in the State Scan mode, press STATE and the menu of states will appear. Press POLCE. The scanner will scan through Factory Programmed Police Frequencies and ”POLCE” appears in the display. Press FRE. The scanner will scan through Factory Programmed Fire Frequencies and ”FRE” appears in the display. Press AMBULANCE. The
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5. To scroll repeatedly, press and hold or and STATE. After 3 seconds, the scanner will begin to scan through the Police frequencies (Police only). 6. If you want to start scanning immediately, press HOLD/RESUME. State Scan Hold 1. When scanning stops on a desired frequency, press HOLD/RESUME to hold at that frequency as long as you like. While ”HOLD” appears in this mode, you can use or to move up or down the frequency steps. During Hold mode, you can see all frequencies seq
