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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page iii Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Front and Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BC785D SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important Notice . . .
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page iv Squelch (SQ) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Additional Menu Options for Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Service Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Service Search Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 1 Introduction The BC785D is a state-of-the-art Digital Capable radio with TrunkTracker III and automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 100 channels for a total of 1000 channels. With the optional BCi25D, APCO P-25 Digital Card installed you can monitor Public Safety Organizations who currently use conventional, Trunked at 3600 and Mixed Mode AP
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MODE BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 2 Front and Rear View 34 5 6 7 8 VOLUME 1-100 101-200 201-300 MANUAL 12 3 SCAN HOLD 301-400 401-500 501-600 1 45 6 SRVC RSM 601-700 701-800 801-900 SQUELCH 78 9 CHAN/FREQ LIMIT RVRS 901-1000 SELECT SRCH 0 E MENU TRUNK BC785D 1000 2 PRI digital ready CHANNEL L/O TRNFR BACK PUSH MUTE VFO/SELECT 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 1. Volume/Squelch Control 10. Search Key (SRCH) 2. VFO/Select 11. Limit/Down Key (LIMIT/) Channel/Frequency Control 12. Trunk Key (TRUNK) 3. Scan
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 3 ICON DESCRIPTION P Priority Channel Indicator L / Lock Out Mode Indicator O Scan/Search Direction Indicator SRCH Chain Search Mode Indicator SRVC Service Search Mode Indicator SCAN Scan Mode Indicator ID SCAN ID Scan Mode Indicator ID SEARCH ID Search Mode Indicator C Channel Type Indicator Conventional Type Trunk Type M Morola Tracking Type L LTR Tracking Type E EDACS Tracking Type P25 Digital Communications P25: APCO Project 25 AM
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 4 BC785D SHORTCUTS MENU 32 1 MENU 33 2 MENU 31 1 MENU 31 2 neat entry programming. MENU 34 1 MENU 3 91 then by rotating the VFO control to enter the text and using /HOLD or reenter LIMIT/ to the move cursor. After the text is entered, press E /HOLD /HOLD SCAN 5 . 5 5 1 MENU 2 2 E select E 3 ID MEMORY E 4 1 MENU 2 1 E 4 1 This shortcut card is designed to assist you in getting through the menu screens using the direct entry mode for commonly used features. Pleas
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 5 BC785D SHORTCUTS To set up a system for trunk tracking, select a bank, then enter the trunk type. CHAIN MENU 2 2 MENU 1 E SEARCH select E 1 7 SRCH 1 bank Then enter the trunk type you want to track. Press . E CHAIN MENU 1 SEARCH CHAIN select MENU 1 E E SEARCH 2 E range select 2 E 4 range 1 Rotate the VFO control to enter the tag and after each Frequency E use /HOLD or LIMIT/ to move the cursor entered. To begin Searching between forward or back
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 6 Important Notice • This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. • The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited,
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 7 Terminology What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC785D scans the Frequencies you have programmed into the Scanner’s channels you program 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 Sea
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 8 TrunkTracker III changes this! Not only does your new BC785D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talkgroups ID, you won’t miss any of the action. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding scanning fundamentals and its terminology will make trunk tracking
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 9 Feature Highlights • Trunk Tracking – Follow VHF High Band UHF 800/900MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used. • Digital Capable – With the APCO 25 Digital card (BCi25D) installed, you can monitor supported project 25 systems. • Multi-Track – Track more than one trunking system at a time. Scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time. • 1000 Channels – Program one frequency into each c
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 10 Where to Obtain More Information Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that you may program into your new scanner. To obtain frequency information for your area, contact one of the following: • Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414 (Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Bearcat Radio Cl
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 11 Included with Your Scanner Package If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC785D Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 580D) • Cigarette Cord • DC Cord • Mounting Bracket • Telescopic Antenna • Operating Guide • Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide • Other Printed Material • E-Scanner Programming Software CD-ROM • Screwdriver
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 12 Setup Connecting an Antenna You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to purchases another type to increase the range. To connect the telescopic antenna, simply connect it to the BNC type ANT. connector on the rear of the scanner. You can purchase a variety of scanner antennas for both mobile and base station available at a local electron
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 13 Typical Mounting Methods The BC785D can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location (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 t
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 14 Applying Power for Vehicle Installation You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using DC cigarette lighter power cord. Caution: You must use a power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA. Your standard 12 V car battery should be sufficient. The cord connector’s center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 13.8 V jack. The supplied DC power cord
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13.8V BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 15 Desktop Installation You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base station. 1. Flip up the feet for desk installation. 2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position. Adjust the angle for best reception. 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 13.8 V
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BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 16 Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use the earphone to listen to the WX alert siren test. The volume is not adjustable and damage to your hearing could occur. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Set the VOLUME to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the VOLUME t
