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UBCT8 Scanner
250 Channels
12 Bands
Programmable
Trunk Tracker lll
with Close Call RF Capture
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Precautions Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNING! 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. IMPORTANT! 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 displays use
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Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1 Front and Rear Views.................................................................................................................................2 Icon Display.................................................................................................................................................3 Terminology...........
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Band Search.............................................................................................................................................26 Setting a Search Band...........................................................................................................................26 Search Hold Feature..............................................................................................................................27 Data Skip.........................................
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Introduction The UBCT8 is a state-of-the-art Trunk Tracking Scanner with BearTracker technology which. 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 Aircraft Band A
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Front and Rear Views 1. Squelch Control / Flash Brightness 11. Numeric Keypad Selector (SQL, FLASH) 12. Up Key() 2. Alerting Light (ALERT) 13. Down Key() 3. Volume Control / Alert Tone Selector 14. Data Key (DATA) (VOL) 15. Priority Key (PRI) 4. Close Call RF Capture(C.C.) 16. Search Key (SRCH) 5. Display 17. Trunk Key (TRUNK) 6. Lockout Key (L/O) 18. Decimal/Remote Key ( , RMT) 7. Delay Key (DELAY) 19. Enter / Program Enable - Disable Key 8. Service Key (SVC) E ( , PROG) 9. State Scan or Privat
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Icon Display 1. Trunk Tracking Mode (TRUNK) 14. FIRE Bank included with State 2. Motorola trunking channel (M) scanning (FIRE) 3. EDACS trunking channel (E) 15. AMBULANCE Bank included with 4. LTR trunking channel (L) State scanning (AMBULANCE) 5. Scan list (LIST) 16. Scanning or the searching is on hold 6. Scan bank (BANK) (HOLD) 7. Bank's number and ID's list number 17. Search direction() (12345) 18. Priority function option (PRI) 8. Remote control mode (RMT) 19. Lockout channel and talk group
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Terminology What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The UBCT8 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 UBCT8 can search each of its 12
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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 talkgroup will be assigned to a completely different frequency in the trunked system. This type of scanning is difficult and frust
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Feature Highlights Pre-programmed frequencies specific to each Australian state and New Zealand 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 Ban
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Included with Your Scanner Package UBCT8 Scanner AC Adapter DC Power Cord Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug Telescopic Antenna Window Mount Antenna Operating Guide 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 UBCT8 are available from your local Uniden Retailer. Motorola Antenna Adapter - Use only if your antenna has a Motorol
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Installing the UBCT8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation) 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 electric
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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. Installation for everyday use: 1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative)
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Typical Mounting Methods The UBCT8 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 Vehicle Before you mount
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Applying Power for Vehicle Installation You can power your scanner using the supplied DC cigarette lighter power cord or an DC power cord. DC power Installation 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 12V jack on the rear of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Note : If you us
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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 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi- cations could damage the scanner or the adapter. Always connect the AC adapter to th
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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 Australia
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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 1. To set the squelch, press HOLD/RESUME to stop 467.8500 scanning. 2. Turn SQL fully counterclockwise until hiss heard. This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing all signal
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State Scanning Press POLICE, FIRE 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 POLICE. The scanner will scan through Factory Programmed Police Frequencies and ”POLICE” appears in the display. Press FIRE. The scanner will scan through Factory Programmed Fire Frequencies and ”FIRE” appears in the display. Press AMBULANCE. The s
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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 sequentially. It does n
