Uniden UBC3300XLT User manual

UBC3300XLT SCANNER
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Front View ............................................................................................2
Icon Display ..........................................................................................3
UBC3300XLT SHORTCUTS ................................................................4
Important Notice ...................................................................................6
Terminology ..........................................................................................7
What is Scanning?............................................................................7
What is Searching?...........................................................................7
What is Trunk Tracking?...................................................................7
Feature Highlights ................................................................................9
Where to Obtain More Information .....................................................11
Information on the Internet .............................................................11
Included with Your Scanner Package ................................................12
Setup ..................................................................................................13
Installing the Battery Pack ..............................................................13
Charging the Battery Pack..............................................................13
Low Battery Indicator......................................................................13
Flexible Antenna .............................................................................14
Beltclip ............................................................................................14
Listening Safely ..............................................................................14
Connecting the (Optional) REMOTE Cable....................................14
Basic Operation ..................................................................................15
Turn the Scanner On ......................................................................15
Setting the Squelch ........................................................................15
Understanding the Menu System ...................................................16
Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents .....................17
Programming ......................................................................................26
Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode ........................26
Deleting a Stored Frequency..........................................................27
Editing a Stored Frequency ............................................................27
Duplicate Frequency Alert ..............................................................27
Transfer Frequencies......................................................................28
Storing Text Tags ...........................................................................28
Beep Alert .......................................................................................29
Programming Tips ..........................................................................30
Scanning.............................................................................................31
Storing Frequencies During Scanning............................................31
RF Attenuation Feature ..................................................................32
Setting the Delay Mode for Frequency...........................................32
Channel Lockout.............................................................................33
Restoring a Locked-out Channel ....................................................34
Restoring All Locked-out Channels ................................................34
Priority Scan ...................................................................................34
Changing the Priority Channel........................................................35
Priority Channel Plus Scan.............................................................35
Searching............................................................................................36
Setting a Search Range .................................................................36
Starting Chain Search.....................................................................37
Search Hold Feature.......................................................................37
Data Skip ........................................................................................37
Frequency Skip...............................................................................38
Storing Search Frequencies ...........................................................38
Auto Storing ....................................................................................39
Squelch (SQ) Mode ........................................................................40
Additional Menu Options for Searching .........................................42
Air Service Search..............................................................................43
Air Service Search Skip..................................................................43
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Programming and Receiving Trunked Systems .................................45
STEP1: Selecting or Changing Trunking System Type..................45
STEP2: Programming Trunking Frequencies.................................46
STEP3: Programming ID Scan List Manually.................................47
Scan Lists .......................................................................................47
Setting the Squelch ........................................................................50
Receiving Trunked Systems...........................................................50
ID Scan Mode.................................................................................51
ID Scan Hold Feature .....................................................................52
Trunked Search ..............................................................................52
ID Monitor Mode .............................................................................52
ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold Mode.............................53
ID Lockout.......................................................................................53
Review ID Lockout..........................................................................54
Restoring Locked-out IDs ...............................................................54
Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode....................................55
Setting Priority in Trunking Mode ...................................................56
Programming Scan Lists During Search ........................................56
Deleting a Stored ID .......................................................................56
Moving between Scan List Memories.............................................57
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS).................................................................57
Multi-Track ......................................................................................58
EDACS Reception ..............................................................................60
EDACS Tracking.............................................................................60
Programming EDACS System Frequencies...................................60
An EDACS Trunked system ...........................................................61
Special EDACS Features ...............................................................62
EDACS SCAT.................................................................................63
LTR Reception....................................................................................64
LTR Tracking ..................................................................................64
Motorola Reception ............................................................................65
Motorola Tracking ...........................................................................65
Fleet Map Programming .................................................................66
Selecting Preset Fleet Map ............................................................66
Programming a Fleet Map ..............................................................67
Programming a Hybrid System.......................................................67
Setting the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel for
Motorola VHF/UHF Trunked Systems ...............................................68
Toggling the Status Bit ...................................................................69
Control Channel Only Mode ...........................................................69
Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code) ..................................71
Remote Interface ................................................................................72
PC Control Mode ............................................................................72
Clone Mode ....................................................................................73
Additional Features.............................................................................76
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................79
Troubleshooting..................................................................................80
Specifications......................................................................................82
Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................83
Appendix.............................................................................................86
Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................94
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1 25.0000 - 29.9950 FM 5
2 30.0000 - 79.9875 FM 12.5
3 80.0000 - 82.9900 FM 10
4 83.0000 - 87.2875 FM 12.5
5 87.3000 - 87.9500 WFM 50
6 88.0000 - 107.9500 WFM 50
7108.0000 - 136.9875 AM 12.5/
108.0000 - 136.9916 8.33
8 137.0000 - 137.9950 FM 5
9 138.0000 - 157.9875 FM 12.5
10 158.0000 - 160.5900 FM 10
11 160.6000 - 162.5875 FM 12.5
12 162.6000 - 173.9900 FM 10
13 174.0000 - 215.9500 WFM 50
14 216.0000 - 224.9950 FM 5
15 225.0000 - 399.9500 AM 50
16 400.0000 - 405.9875 FM 12.5
17 406.0000 - 439.9875 FM 12.5
18 440.0000 - 465.9937 FM 6.25
19 466.0000 - 469.9900 FM 10
20 470.0000 - 512.0000 FM 12.5
21 806.0000 - 960.0000 FM 12.5
22 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 FM 12.5
1 25.0000 - 29.9950 FM 5
2 30.0000 - 79.9937 FM 6.25
3 80.0000 - 82.9875 FM 12.5
4 83.0000 - 87.2875 FM 12.5
5 87.3000 - 87.9500 WFM 50
6 88.0000 - 107.9500 WFM 50
7108.0000 - 136.9875 AM 12.5/
108.0000 - 136.9916 8.33
8 137.0000 - 137.9950 FM 5
9 138.0000 - 157.9875 FM 12.5
10 158.0000 - 160.5875 FM 12.5
11 160.6000 - 162.5875 FM 12.5
12 162.6000 - 173.9875 FM 12.5
13 174.0000 - 215.9500 WFM 50
14 216.0000 - 224.9950 FM 5
15 225.0000 - 399.9500 AM 50
16 400.0000 - 405.9875 FM 12.5
17 406.0000 - 439.9937 FM 6.25
18 440.0000 - 465.9937 FM 6.25
19 466.0000 - 469.9937 FM 6.25
20 470.0000 - 512.0000 FM 6.25
21 806.0000 - 960.0000 FM 12.5
22 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 FM 12.5
1 25.0000 - 49.9950 FM 5
2 50.0000 - 84.0125 FM 12.5
20 with
3 84.0150 - 87.2950 FM 15kHz
Offset
4 87.3000 - 107.9500 WFM 50
5108.0000 - 136.9875 AM 12.5/
108.0000 - 136.9916 8.33
6 137.0000 - 143.9875 FM 12.5
7 144.0000 - 145.9875 FM 12.5
8 146.0000 - 155.9900 FM 10
9 156.0000 - 157.4250 FM 12.5
10 157.4300 - 160.5900 FM 10
11 160.6000 - 162.0250 FM 12.5
12 162.0300 - 173.9900 FM 10
13 174.0000 - 215.9500 WFM 50
14 216.0000 - 224.9950 FM 5
15 225.0000 - 399.9500 AM 50
16 400.0000 - 440.0000 FM 12.5
17 440.0062 - 450.0000 FM 6.25
18 450.0100 - 469.9900 FM 10
19 470.0000 - 512.0000 FM 12.5
20 806.0000 - 960.0000 FM 12.5
21 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 FM 12.5
No. Range (MHz) Mode Step
(kHz)
Band Plan 1
No. Range (MHz) Mode Step
(kHz)
Band Plan 2
No. Range (MHz) Mode Step
(kHz)
Band Plan 3
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Introduction
The UBC3300XLT is a state-of-the-art 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.
Use your new scanner to monitor:
•
Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics)
Trunked for:
Motorola
Type I
Type II
Type I,II (Hybrid)
EDACS
Wide band
Narrow band
Scat
LTR
• Business/Industrial Radio
• Utilities
• Marine and Amateur (ham radio) Bands
• Air Band
• And much more...
The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the
frequency range, the modulation mode and the default step
size settings.
To change the Band Plan, press and hold the Band Plan
number , , or while turning ON the scanner.
Note: This scanner remembers the last Band Plan selected
in each mode.
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2
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Front View
1. Antenna Connector
2. Speaker
3. Display
4. DC Power Jack
5. Hold/Manual/Channel/Frequency Key (HOLD/MAN)
6. Scan Key (SCAN)
7. Menu/Back Key (MENU/BACK)
8. Lockout Key (L/O)
9. Light/Keypad Lock Key (/ )
10. Decimal/Reverse Key ( )
11. Earphone Jack
12. Volume/ON/OFF Control
13. Squelch Control
14. Remote Jack
15. VFO Control
16. Resume Key ( )
17. AIR/STEP Key
18. Search Key (SEARCH)
19. Numeric Keypad
20. Trunk Key (TRUNK)
21. Priority Key (PRI)
22. Transfer/Mute Key (TRNSFR/MUTE)
23. Enter/Select Key (E)
RSM
.
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 22
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
SEARCH
SCAN
UBC3300XLT
AIR/STEP
CH/
FRQ
MENU/BACK
L/O
.
SELECT
REVERSE
TRUNK
RSM
E
HOLD/
MAN
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Icon Display
Uniden®and Bearcat®are registered trademarks of Uniden
America Corporation.
TrunkTracker is a proprietary trademark of Uniden America
Corporation.
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DESCRIPTION
Priority Channel Indicator
Lock Out Mode Indicator
Scan/Search Direction Indicator
Chain Search Mode Indicator
Air Service Search Mode Indicator
Scan Mode Indicator
ID Scan Mode Indicator
ID Search Mode Indicator
Channel Type
Conventional Type
Trunk Type
Morola Tracking Type
LTR Tracking Type
EDACS Tracking Type
Receiving Mode Indicators
Signal Meter
Battery Indicator
ICON
P
L/O
SRCH
SRVC
SCAN
ID SCAN
ID SEARCH
C
M
L
E
AM,FM
WFM,NFM
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4
321 33 2
2
311
3
E
2 2
3
91
1
31
1
1
341
HOLD/
MAN HOLD/ MAN
5
155 .
4
21
1
ID MEMORY
select
3
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
E
E
E
SCAN
E
the neat entry Programming.
To receive an alert for activity on
specific IDs while trunk tracking,
turn on the "Beep Alert" for that
ID.
(for example; replace the frequency
on channel 5 to 155.000)
To receive an alert for activity on
a specific channel, turn on the
"Beep Alert" for that channel.
Rotate the VFO control to enter the text
and using RSM or HOLD/MAN to move
the cursor. After the text is entered,
press
UBC3300XLT SHORTCUTS
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5
1 2
1
12
E
E
2
12
2
21
1
2
1 1
21
1
5
2
6
SEARCH
select
bank
select
range select
range
E
E
1
E
E
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
MENU/
BACK
E
4
E
E
E
To set up a system for trunk tracking,
select a bank, then enter the trunk type.
Then enter the trunk type you want to
track. Press .
To silence the scanner's audio output,
set the scanner to "Mute On".
Press and hold .
Rotate the VFO control to enter the tag and
use RSM or HOLD/MAN to move the cursor
and then press .
MUTE
SEARCH
To begin searching between the Range
press .
To change the alpha tag on the specific
search range of frequencies that you set,
do the following:
Rotate the VFO control to enter the tag and
use RSM or HOLD/MAN to move the
cursor forward or back and then press
.
UBC3300XLT SHORTCUTS
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Important Notice
• The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in
a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a
permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions.
Your local law enforcement officials should be able to
provide you with information regarding the laws in your
community.
• Changes or modifications to this product are strictly
prohibited, or operation of this product in any way other
than as detailed by this Owner's manual. Could void your
authority to operate this product.
• The screen displays used in this manual are
representations of what might appear when you use your
scanner.
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Terminology
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
communications do not transmit continuously. The
UBC3300XLT 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 UBC3300XLT can search each of its 22 bands to find
active frequencies. This is different from scanning because
you are searching for frequencies that have not been
programmed into your Scanner’s channels. The scanner
automatically chooses between two speeds while searching.
Turbo Search, can search the VHF FM bands at up to 300
steps per second.
What is Trunk Tracking?
Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a radio
frequency in your scanner’s memory which is used by
someone you want to monitor. For example, the police in your
area may broadcast on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on
154.445 MHz, the highway department on 37.900 MHz, etc.
So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually
know who it is, and more importantly, you can stop on a
channel and listen to an entire conversation. This type of
scanning is easy and fun.
As the demand for public communications has increased,
many public radio users don't have enough frequencies to
meet their needs, and this has created a serious problem.
Trunking radio systems solve this problem.
In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 28 different
frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often called
talkgroups, and these talkgroups are assigned specific IDs.
When someone in a talkgroup uses their radio, a brief burst
of data is broadcasted before each transmission. The trunking
system computer uses this data to temporarily assign each
radio in a talkgroup to an available frequency. If the group
using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between
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replies for a few seconds, they are removed from the
frequency so another talkgroup can use it.
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 frustrating.
TrunkTracker III changes this! Not only does your new
UBC3300XLT 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 much easier. A glossary of other commonly used
terms is provided in the back. (Refer to the "Glossary of
Terms" section.) But if you're already an experienced scanner
operator, you may want to skip to Programming and
Receiving Trunked Systems on page 45.
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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.
•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
channel. You must have at least one channel programmed
to use the Scan mode.
•22 Bands – Includes 22 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz.
•10 Banks – 10 banks with 100 channels each are useful for
storing similar frequencies to maintain faster scanning
cycles or for storing all the frequencies of a trunked system.
•25 MHz-1300 MHz – Indicates the range of frequencies that
can be searched within the bands of your scanner.
Note: The frequency coverage is not continuous.
•10 Priority Channels – You can assign one priority
channel in each bank. Assigning a priority channel allows
you to keep track of activity on your most important
channel(s) while monitoring other channels for
transmissions. You can also assign Trunking priority
Talkgroups.
•Priority Plus Scan – Allows you to scan only priority
channels.
•Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip unwanted
data transmissions and reduces birdies.
•Memory Backup – If power is disconnected, the
frequencies programmed in your scanner are retained
in memory.
•Direct Channel Access – Go directly to any channel
without entering the Menu mode.
•Attenuator – Reduces the signal strength on a per
frequency basis.
•PC Programmable – Allows you to easily program all
frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into your
UBC3300XLT from your PC.
– Remote cable is optional.
•Turbo Search – Increases the search speed to 300 steps
per second. This applies only to transmission bands with
5 kHz steps.
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•Text Tags – You can customize your scanner by storing
text tags (up to 16 characters).
•Auto Store – The scanner automatically stores found active
frequencies into an assigned bank.
•CTCSS/DCS – The scanner can receive and search for
subaudible tones.
•LCD Back-Light – LCD illuminates when you press the
Light/Lock ( ) key. You can select the lighting length
of time in the Menu mode.
•Battery Save – In Scan Hold mode and no transmission,
your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements
to extend the battery life.
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Where to Obtain More
Information
Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies
into available channels.
To obtain frequency information for your area, contact your
local dealer.
Information on the Internet
If you have access to the internet, you may want to visit the
following website for additional information:
www.bearcat1.com
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Included with Your
Scanner Package
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately
contact your place of purchase.
• UBC3300XLT Hand held Scanner
• AC Adapter/Charger (AD-629)
• Ni-MH Battery (BP-250)
• Rubber Antenna
• Beltclip
• Operating Guide
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Setup
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Open the cover.
2. Connect the battery pack connector
observing the correct polarity.
3. Replace the cover and press down
until it clicks into place.
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the AC Adapter/Charger
to power the UBC3300XLT
from an AC outlet.
You can use your scanner
while the battery charges.
To fully charge the battery,
leave the AC Adapter/Charger
connected for 14 — 16 hours.
Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the unit when
charging is complete.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery pack is low and needs to be charged,
appears on the display. You will also hear a beep every 15
seconds as an audible alert.
HOLD/
MAN
CH/
FRQ
RSM
SCAN
AIR/STEPSEARCH
MENU/BACK
L/O
SELECT
MUTE
REVERSE
TRUNK
Use only the supplied AC Adapter
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Flexible Antenna
Attach the flexible antenna to the
antenna connector.
Beltclip
The beltclip is designed to fit snugly on
the back of the scanner.
Line up the four arms on the beltclip with
the four tabs on the scanner and slide the
beltclip into place, as shown on the right.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use
an earphone or headphones.
• 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 to a
comfortable level.
• Once you set the VOLUME, do not increase it. Over time,
your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that
does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
Connecting the (Optional) REMOTE Cable
You can transfer the programmed channels, talk group ID’s,
etc. to and from another UBC3300XLT scanner using a
remote cable. See "Clone Mode" on page 73. You can also
upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC.
See "PC Control mode" on page 72.
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Basic Operation
Turn the Scanner On
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the detent
position. The scanner automatically starts scanning.
Since there are no frequencies programmed in your scanner
initially, you may not receive any signals. Once you set the
squelch and program some frequencies, you will begin
hearing conversations regularly.You can select the type of the
frequency when you turn the unit ON.
Setting the Squelch
To set the squelch, you must be in the hold mode, and you
should not be receiving a signal on your scanner.
1. Press HOLD/MAN until
you do not hear a signal.
2. Make sure that the
VOLUME is set to a
comfortable listening level.
3. Think of the Squelch
Control as a gate.
Turn the SQUELCH
control fully counter-
clockwise. This raises the
"Squelch Gate" so high
that only very strong
signals can get through.
4. Turn SQUELCH clockwise
until you hear a hiss. This
lowers the "Squelch Gate"
so that everything gets
through – noise, weak
signals, medium signals
and strong signals.
5. Turn SQUELCH back
counter-clockwise just until
the hiss stops. Now the
"Squelch Gate" allows
only clear signals through.
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
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Next you must program some frequencies (page 26). It is
recommended that you read the next part "Understanding the
Menu System" because it will assist you in accessing and
understanding many of the features. Later in a section called
"Additional Features", you will find explanations on how to
disable the keypad acknowledgement tones, mute the audio,
change the appearance of the display and other general
features.
Understanding the Menu System
It is very important for you to understand the Menu screen.
To navigate through the Menu screen is really quite simple.
Many of the features of this scanner, can only be accessed by
the Menu screens. There are several ways to get through the
screens. First of all, press MENU/BACK to get started.
Anytime you want to exit this mode or simply quit from where
you are, repeatedly press MENU/BACK until the scanner
returns to the original state or you can press SCAN or
SEARCH to exit directly out of Menu mode. Anytime you are
in the Menu mode, the audio will be muted.
To assist you in understanding the Menu screen, flow charts
are provided towards the back of the manual so you can
follow along. Two things to remember are
rotate the VFO
through the menu and press Eto
execute the command.
For simplicity, we have chosen to rotate the VFO control up or
down in order to
scroll through the menu and the Ekey for
entering or executing a command. Once you have pressed
the Ekey and executed the final choice (for instance, ON or
OFF), the display backs up to the previous level of options.
Also direct entry of the numbers in the flow chart will get you
through the screens, but the other screen options are not
visible. This method should be used only after you have gone
through the manual at least once. Tearout shortcut cards (see
pages 4 and 5) are provided to assist you in the direct entry
methods for commonly used features.
The illustration on the next page shows the first level of the
Menu screen. These levels are then provided in a flow chart
on pages 91 to 93. You will find a description section to
explain the meanings of these functions on the next pages.
Then, you will be walked through all the steps of
programming, scanning, searching, and trunktracking.
☞Hint: You can check the various options you programmed
on the display when you press and hold
MENU/BACK for 2 seconds in the following modes.
• Scan mode/Scan Hold mode (as well as Trunk
mode).
• Chain Search mode/Chain Search Hold mode
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