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BC355N
SCANNER
1
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shocks, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ** These products contain Uniden proprietary information. Software, control codes, protocols and other such related matter may be the copyrighted work of Uniden America Corporation. © Copyright 2009-201
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that
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TAbl E OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . SCANNINg lE g All Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . .
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USINg YOUR bC355N SCANNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATINg M Od ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Setting C ‐ C.ALEt Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . Setting C ‐ C.PS Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . Close Call Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRIVATE bANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming Frequencies and Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SCANNINg lE g All Y 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, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include: • Telephone
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manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile and/or portable use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a
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to the bank for that category. This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to hear. FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355N is a compact mobile/base scanner and one of the most user-friendly communication products available today. The BC355N features include: • Turbo search – Allows your BC355N to search 180 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) • Seven Banks – 6 preprogrammed Service banks and one standard, programmable Private bank. These banks include: » POLICE: 1,769 Factory-p
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the banks . Additional information is provided in later sections . » AIR: 2,280 Factory-programmed frequencies which covers the complete AIR band, 118.000 to 136.9916 MHz. 100 open channels (shared with MRN) for user frequencies are also included. » MRN: 90 Factory-programmed frequencies which cover the complete Marine band. 100 open channels (shared with AIR) for user frequencies are also included. Note: The Air and MRN banks share a single key – AIR/ MRN . Pressing this key will toggl
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bANd Pl ANS Your BC355N can operate using either the common band steps used in the USA or Canada. To select a band plan: USA: Press UP while powering on the scanner. Canada: Press dOWN while powering on the scanner. The scanner remembers your setting if you power off. However, if you clear memory by turning on the scanner and pressing and holding PROg and l/O, the scanner is set to the USA band plan. USA Band Plan FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP MOdE SERVICE (kHz) l OWER UPPER Petroleum Products & Bro
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FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP MOdE SERVICE (kHz) l OWER UPPER 137.0000 150.7700 5.0 150.7750 150.8125 7.5 150.8150 154.4525 7.5 154.4562 154.4787 7.5 154.4825 154.5125 7.5 154.5150 154.5250 5.0 154.5275 154.5350 7.5 Military Land Mobile 154.5400 154.6075 7.5 2 Meter Amateur Band 154.6100 154.6475 7.5 Military Land Mobile NFM 154.6500 157.4475 7.5 VHF High Band 157.4500 157.4650 5.0 Federal Government 157.4700 163.2450 7.5 163.2500 173.2000 12.5 173.2037 173.2100 6.25 173.2150 173.2200 5.0 173.2250 173.3
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FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP MOdE SERVICE (kHz) l OWER UPPER Federal Government 406.0000 419.9875 12.5 NFM 70 cm Amateur Band 420.0000 449.9875 12.5 NFM UHF Band 450.0000 469.9875 12.5 NFM UHF “T” Band* 470.0000 512.0000 12.5 NFM 806.0000 823.9875 12.5 NFM 800 Band 849.0125 868.9875 12.5 NFM 894.0125 956.0000 12.5 NFM * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions. Canada Band Plan FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP MOdE SERVICE (kHz) l OWER UPPER Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup 25.0000 27.9950 5.0 A
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FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP MOdE SERVICE (kHz) l OWER UPPER 108.0000 136.9916 8.33 AM Aircraft Band Military Land Mobile 2 Meter Amateur Band 137.0000 174.0000 5.0 NFM Military Land Mobile VHF High Band Federal Government 406.0000 419.9875 12.5 NFM Federal Government 420.0000 449.9875 12.5 NFM 70 cm Amateur Band 450.0000 469.9875 12.5 NFM UHF Band 470.0000 512.0000 12.5 NFM UHF “T” Band* 806.0000 823.9875 12.5 NFM 849.0125 868.9875 12.5 NFM 800 Band 894.0125 956.0000 12.5 NFM * This scanner cannot de
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Frequency band Sensitivity (Nominal) 12 db SINAd 137.000 - 174.000 0.2 µV 406.000 - 512.000 0.3 µV 108.000 - 136.9916 0.4 µV 806.000 - 956.000 0.4 µV Frequency band Hum and Noise (Nominal) 25.000 - 27.995 48 dB 28.000 - 54.000 36 dB 137.000 - 174.000 36 dB 406.000 - 512.000 35 dB 108.000 - 136.9916 48 dB 806.000 - 956.000 35 dB Frequency band Close Call Sensitivity (Nominal) 25.000 - 54.000 450 µV 137.000 - 174.000 150 µV 406.000 - 512.000 130 µV 15
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Frequency band Close Call Sensitivity (Nominal) 108.000 - 136.9916 200 µV 806.000 - 956.000 450 µV INCl Ud Ed IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAg E • BC355N Scanner • Telescoping Antenna • Flexible Window-Mount Mobile Antenna • AC Adapter • Vehicle Power Adapter • DC Power Cord for hard-wiring power from your car to your scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner’s Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Unid
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Mobile Mounting bracket (Model Mb-007) – For mobile use (In- car Installation); use it to install the BC355N in your car. External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) – 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. We can also be reached on the web at www. unidendirect.com. INSTAll INg THE bC355N SCANNER FOR HOME USE (d ESKTOP INSTAll ATION) 1. Ins
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Helpful Hints • If strong interference or electrical noise 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 of antenna at a local electronics store.) • If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the optional antennas. FOR MObI
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2. Connect the mobile antenna plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your mobile antenna. Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355N scanner into a vehicle involves two main steps - physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. It does not matter which is installed first; perform these procedures in an order that is most appropriate
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3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided. CAUTION: do not drill into air bags . do not drill if what is behind the dashboard is unknown . 4. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel. Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply CAUTION: If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please see your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation .
