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Service Search (Air Band)

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Changing the step of Air Band

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Quick Search

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CTCSS/DCS Search

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Custom Search

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Preset Custom Search Ranges

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BAND PLAN 1

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BAND PLAN 2 (specially for Germany)

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BAND PLAN 3

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Editing a Custom Search Range

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Auto Search and Store

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Selecting a System

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Storing a System

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Using the Close Call Feature

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Setting Close Call Options

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Close Call Hits

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Search and Close Call Options

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Managing Locked-Out Frequencies

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Unlocking All Frequencies

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Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies

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Searching for Subaudible Tones

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Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value

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Setting the Modulation Type

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Setting Attenuation

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Setting Data Skip

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Setting the Delay Time

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Setting the Search Frequency Step

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Care and Maintenance

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Specifications

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Optional Accessories

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Scanner Frequency Planning

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Collecting Information

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Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet

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Racing System Worksheet (Template)

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Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet

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Conventional System Worksheet (Template)

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Preprogrammed Systems

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European 2 years warranty

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Declaration of Conformity

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Recycling Rules

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Summary of Contents for AE 230 H

Page 1: ...AE 230 H Racing Multiband Scanning Receiver ...

Page 2: ...ries 18 Using Non rechargeable Batteries 19 Using AC Power 20 Connecting the Antenna 20 Connecting an Outdoor Antenna 20 Connecting an Earphone Headphone 20 Connecting an Extension Speaker 20 Attaching the Belt Clip 21 Attaching the Wrist Strap 21 Installing the Demo Software 21 A Look At The Display 24 Using Menu 25 Using Func 25 Using the Scroll Control 26 Basic Operation 26 Turning On the Scann...

Page 3: ...ms 43 Entering Editing Conventional Channel Groups 43 Entering Editing Conventional Channels 44 Programming Editing Optional Settings 44 System Level Settings 44 Editing the System Name 44 Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems Only 45 Setting Group Lockout 45 Setting the System Hold Time 46 Setting the Channel Delay Time 46 Setting Data Skip 46 Deleting Systems 47 Copying Systems 47 Gr...

Page 4: ...ocking All Frequencies 64 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 64 Searching for Subaudible Tones 64 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 64 Setting the Modulation Type 65 Setting Attenuation 65 Setting Data Skip 65 Setting the Delay Time 66 Setting the Search Frequency Step 66 Care and Maintenance 66 Specifications 69 Optional Accessories 70 Scanner Frequency Planning 70 Collecting Information 70 Fill...

Page 5: ...in the ear canal WARNING Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Motorola PL Private Line DPL and Digital Private Line are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation Close Call is a proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Cor...

Page 6: ... the power is turned off While holding down 1 2 or 3 corresponding number of the band plan turn on the scanner Band Plan 1 Frequency Range MHz Mode Step kHz 25 0000 29 9950 FM 5 30 0000 79 9875 FM 12 5 80 0000 82 9900 FM 10 83 0000 87 2875 FM 12 5 108 0000 136 9875 108 0000 136 9916 AM 12 5 8 33 Selectable 137 0000 137 9950 FM 5 138 0000 157 9875 FM 12 5 158 0000 160 5900 FM 10 160 6000 162 5875 F...

Page 7: ... 9916 AM 12 5 8 33 Selectable 137 0000 143 9950 FM 5 144 0000 145 9875 FM 12 5 146 0000 155 9900 FM 10 156 0000 157 4250 FM 12 5 157 4375 160 5875 FM 12 5 160 6000 162 0250 FM 12 5 162 0375 173 9875 FM 12 5 216 0000 224 9950 FM 5 400 0000 405 9875 FM 12 5 406 0000 439 9937 FM 6 25 440 0000 449 9937 FM 6 25 450 0000 469 9900 FM 10 470 0000 512 0000 FM 6 25 806 0000 960 0000 FM 12 5 1240 0000 1300 0...

Page 8: ... RF Capture Technology you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions See Using the Close Call Feature on Page 60 for more information Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory your scanner s memory is organized so that it more closely matches how radio systems actually work making it easier to program and use your scanner and determine how much memory y...

Page 9: ...of strong signals by about 18 dB received by the scanner This allows clearer reception without interferences at locations where many transmitters are operating close to each other Repeater Reverse You can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system Channel Alert You can set the scanner so it alerts you when there is activity on any channel you specify Me...

Page 10: ...ny of these ranges simultaneously CTCSS DCS Search Lets the scanner search for CTCSS or DCS tones You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones Quick Search Lets you search from the currently tuned frequency if you are searching a conventional system Auto Store Frequency AutoStore Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you select Priority Functions Priority Scan Prio...

Page 11: ...he Clone functions these adapters are not supplied they are available in computer shops About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner H...

Page 12: ...press E or press down on the scroll control Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how scanning works You don t really need to know all of this to use your scanner but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your AE230H Understanding the Scanner s Memory Your scanner s memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory This...

Page 13: ...S Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS and Digital Coded Squelch DCS system which allow squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with a transmission CTCSS and DCS are subaudible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL Motorola s trademarked terms for Private Line and Digital P...

Page 14: ...y Then when you receive multiple signals you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal the scanner s squelch remains closed and you hear nothing You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes CTCSS Frequencies Hz DCS Codes Octal Code Numbers ...

Page 15: ...time Within a racing system each driver can have multiple frequencies stored Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency for simplex systems or two frequencies for repeater systems Any time one of them transmits their transmission always goes out on the same frequency Today there are still ma...

Page 16: ...very large line of sight Where To Get More Information By itself this manual really can only provide some basic knowledge of what you need to know to have fun scanning just how to program and use the scanner Do understand more about wave propagation and radio communication You need more specific knowledge about RF technology or You need to be licensed radio amateur Information On The Internet The ...

Page 17: ...optional antenna has no cable use 50or 75 Ohms coaxial cable for lead in A mating BNC adapter plug might be necessary for the optional antennas Please use only 1 type of coaxial cable for the connection and do never mix cables with different impedances If started with 50 Ohms then stay with 50 Ohms cable in the whole installation If the antenna cable length should exceed about 15 meters it is reco...

Page 18: ...st charge them The scanner has a built in circuit that lets you recharge Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries while they are in the scanner To charge the batteries Make sure the power is turned off Slide the battery compartment cover Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Replace the cover Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner s DC 6V to charge...

Page 19: ...BATT NI MH BATT is set to NI MH BATT this is the default setting with the sticker or if you are unsure of the switch s position Non rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them Before you use Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries for the first time charge them for 16 hours to bring them to a full charge Discharged batteries take about 16 hours to fully recharge Notes Ni MH...

Page 20: ...of optional antennas including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna Note Always use antenna cable of the same impedance for example 50 Ohm RG 58 or RG 213 coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna If the antenna cable is over 15 meters long use RG 213 low loss or better coaxial cable You can get a BNC adapter suitable for Your antenna cable from your local electronic distri...

Page 21: ... wrist strap back through the small loop to secure it Installing the Demo Software You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http www racescanner eu Download the software then double click on the install package to begin installation The AE230H Install program installs the software You must install the software to use the scanner with your compu...

Page 22: ... press the key appears on the display If your scanner s keys seem confusing at first the following information should help you understand each key s function Key Name Description CAR CAR Selects a car in scan mode Locks and unlocks the keypad Hold Hold Holds the scan or the frequency search Quickly selects theClose Call feature see Setting Close Call Options Scan Srch Scan Scans the stored channel...

Page 23: ...selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to unlock all groups and channels in a conventional system Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off Press quickly to cancel a prompt Turns the display backlight on or off 1 9 0 Race 1 9 Enters a frequency enters quick key n...

Page 24: ...ers 1 9 The currently active system indicator flashes ATT appears when the attenuator feature is turned on PRI appears when the priority feature is turned on see Priority Scan Key Name Description No Rev Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency At a prompt answers No Rev Monitors the currently tuned frequency s reverse frequency E Yes Att E Press to select input and menu items to quickly edit...

Page 25: ...AM FM appears to show the type of transmission NFM L O appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency appears when you hold down to select a function appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode see Using the Close Call Feature Using Menu Press on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu Using Func 0 9 To select the function labeled below a key ...

Page 26: ... of pressing E on the keypad to select an item Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Note Make sure the scanner s antenna is connected before you turn it on 1 Turn Sql fully counterclockwise 2 Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner then turn Vol clockwise until you hear a hissing sound 3 Turn Sql clockwise until the hissing stops Scanning Systems To begi...

Page 27: ...encies that were known when it was manufactured Before you leave for the track check the Internet to see if there are any frequency updates available for your race You can save time at the track by setting up as much as possible before you leave When You Get To The Track When you arrive at the race get a list of the actual frequencies in use that race day These are normally available for sale on t...

Page 28: ...R enter the driver s number press E or CAR press E rotate the scroll control to select the driver then press E Rotate the scroll control to select the driver s frequency then press E Press E to enter the channel setting menu Rotate the scroll control to select SET CTCSS DCS then press E Rotate the scroll control to select CTCSS or DCS then press E Rotate the scroll control to select the correct CT...

Page 29: ... unlock a system you have previously locked Note You can unlock only one race at a time When you unlock a race the scanner automatically locks the other races Locking Unlocking Channels Follow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and channel group are selected While holding down rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored Rele...

Page 30: ...o not exist Then the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings If you pressed No in the last step the scanner prompts you to select the system and the group where you want to store the frequency Quickly Recalling Channels Press Hold to hold on any channel Press Rcl The scanner prompts you to select the system where the channel is stored Rotate the scroll control to select the system then ...

Page 31: ...ner beeps when you press a key Locking Unlocking the Keypad Press and hold down then press to lock or unlock the keypad Turning Power Save On or Off SET BATTERY SAVE E ON The scanner goes into low power mode when you monitor a conventional channel that has no activity OFF Power save is off Priority Scan SET PRIORITY E Or while holding on any channel press 1 Pri to select one of these priority mode...

Page 32: ...en stays on until you press again Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period Pressing while the backlight is on turns off the backlight Initializing the Scanner s Memory Important This deletes all preprogrammed data except for the band plan To initialize the scanner s memory turn off the scanner Then press 2 9 and Hold while turning it on Notes If you initialize the sc...

Page 33: ...o connect your scanner to a personal computer you must first set the scanner s baud rate the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer in bits per second bps Hint If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer try setting the baud rate to a slower setting XFER INFORMATION E PC CONTROL E OFF The baud rate is not set 9600 BPS The baud rate i...

Page 34: ...so possible to solder 2 male plugs 9 pin SUB D together according to following scheme Then you must set one scanner as the master source and the other as the slave destination Plug the smaller end of each of the included connection cables into Remote on the right side of each scanner Then connect the other end of the cables together using the null modem connector and gender changer Then set up bot...

Page 35: ... current menu position appears on the upper line of the menu Menu items and a place to input information appear on the lower line of the menu To select a menu item turn the scroll control on top bof the scanner clockwise or counterclockwise When the menu item you want to select appears press E or press the scroll control down to select it To back up a level or return to the previous level press To...

Page 36: ...l Options Set up priority options Priority Scan Set up backlight options Using the Backlight Set up key beep options Adjusting the Key Beep Set up battery save options Turning Power Save On or Off View informati on about your scanner Displaying System Information ...

Page 37: ...use them to plan out how you will program the scanner Important Before you start programming your scanner make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged If the scanner loses power while you program it its memory might be corrupted which will require you to reinitialize it see the chapter about Initializing the Scanner s Memory All information programmed in the scanner including preprogrammed s...

Page 38: ...ist purchased at the track if the system is not already preprogrammed into your scanner When you complete Steps 5 and 6 almost all cars will use the default settings for the other steps 1 While scanning press 0 Then rotate the scroll control to select NEW RACE then press E 2 Enter the name of the race then press E 3 Enter the first car number up to 3 digits then press E 4 Enter the first driver na...

Page 39: ...nce from other sources then press E 10 Set the channel priority turn it on if you want the scanner to interrupt operation every few seconds to check for transmissions by this driver then press E 11 Set alert turn it on if you want the scanner to sound a special alert when this car transmits then press E 12 If you have another frequency to enter for this driver press E then repeat from Step 5 Other...

Page 40: ...d new systems R indicates that this is a racing system Refer to the appropriate chapters to set system wide options See Editing the System Name p 40 See Setting Group Lockout p 45 See Setting the System Hold Time p 46 See Setting the Channel Delay Time See Setting Data Skip p 47 See Editing the Car p 40 See Deleting Systems p 47 See Copying Systems p 47 Editing the Car PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the ...

Page 41: ...econd and third digits if necessary Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting Hints Each car number can be up to three digits Press key to delete the entire car number Editing a Driver PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT CAR E Select the car E EDIT DRIVER E 1 Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter 2 Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control...

Page 42: ...u want To be scanned a car s quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked Editing a Car s Channel PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT CAR E Select the car E EDIT CHANNEL E Deleting a Car PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT CAR E Select the car E DELETE CAR E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm press E To cancel press No Note Deleted cars cannot be rest...

Page 43: ... Editing the System Name See Editing the System Quick Key Conventional Systems Only See Setting Group Lockout See Setting the System Hold Time See Setting the Channel Delay Time See Setting Data Skip See Deleting Systems See Copying Systems See Entering Editing Conventional Channel Groups Entering Editing Conventional Channel Groups To enter channels in a conventional system first set up a channel...

Page 44: ...Channels To program another channel within the same group press then repeat the above To create another channel group and enter more channels press four times then proceed from Setting Up a Channel Group Programming Editing Optional Settings This section details the instructions for each of the optional programming steps referred to the chapter Programming Radio Systems Use the instructions in the...

Page 45: ... System Quick Key Conventional Systems Only PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT SYS OPTION E SET QUICK KEY E After selecting this option press 1 9 to assign the system to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key then press E Hints You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want To be scanned a system s quick key must be activated and the system must be un...

Page 46: ...check current system activity The default setting is 2 seconds for each system All unlocked channels will be scanned at least once regardless of this setting The scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires any current transmission ends and the channel delay time expires Setting the Channel Delay Time PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT SYS OPTION E SET DELAY TIME E This sett...

Page 47: ... E to select Notes This setting is ignored for AM channels The default setting for this feature is ON Deleting Systems PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E DELETE SYSTEM E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm press E To cancel press No Notes Deleted systems cannot be restored You must re enter them You cannot restore preloaded systems Copying Systems To copy a system including al...

Page 48: ...n on the scroll control to accept the setting Hints Each group name can be up to 16 characters Abbreviate as necessary to fit The group and system name alternate in the top line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel Press key twice to delete the current character Press key three times to clear the entire alpha tag Setting the Group Quick Key PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT G...

Page 49: ...lt setting is Unlocked Deleting Groups PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT GROUP E Select the group E DELETE GROUP E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm ress E To cancel press No Note Deleted groups cannot be restored You must re enter them Channel Level Settings These settings affect only the channel you are programming Editing the Channel Name Conventional Systems Only P...

Page 50: ... name the scanner displays the frequency when it stops on a channel Press key twice to delete the current character Press key three times to clear the entire alpha tag Channel names take up extra memory To maximize channels use channel names only where necessary Setting Channel Priority PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT GROUP E Select the group E EDIT CHANNEL E Select the channel E SET PRI...

Page 51: ...OGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT GROUP E Select the group E EDIT CHANNEL E Select the channel E SET CTCSS DCS E This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is used for the channel Select your setting then press E OFF any signal opens squelch SEARCH the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission CTCSS the scanner only opens squelch if th...

Page 52: ...roup E EDIT CHANNEL E Select the channel E SET MODULATION E This setting controls the demodulation method used for the channel Select your setting then press E AUTO the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency see the table at the front of the manual AM the scanner uses AM amplitude modulation for the frequency FM the scanner uses FM frequency modulation for the frequency NFM the scan...

Page 53: ...nnel E SET STEP E This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channel s Select your setting then press E AUTO the step is based on the band see the table at the front of the manual 5 0 kHz 6 25 kHz 7 5 kHz 8 33 kHz 10 0 kHz 12 5 kHz 15 0 kHz 20 0 kHz 25 0 kHz 50 0 kHz 100 0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step Note The scanner defaults to Auto Setting Channel Lockout PROGRAM SYS...

Page 54: ...L E Select the channel E DELETE CHANNEL E The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm press E To cancel press No Note Deleted channels cannot be restored You must re enter them Copying Pasting Channels To copy a channel including all settings PROGRAM SYSTEM E Select the system E EDIT GROUP E Select the group E EDIT CHANNEL E Select the channel E COPY CHANNEL E The scanner copies the cha...

Page 55: ...step of Air Band 1 Press 2 Turn the scroll control until SRCH CLOCALL OPT appears then press E 3 Turn the scroll control until AIR BAND STEP appears then press E 4 Turn the scroll control the press E to select 12 5 kHz or 8 33 kHz Note In the international air band services the channel spacing system is currently modified worldwide from 12 5 to 8 33 kHz channel spacing While already some major air...

Page 56: ...earch lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set During custom search the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range Notes Search ranges are preset See Editing a Custom Search Range to change the range You cannot turn o...

Page 57: ...ed out All LOCKED appears and the scanner does not stop Preset Custom Search Ranges The preset frequency ranges are as follows BAND PLAN 1 Custom Frequency MHz Custom 1 25 0000 87 2875 Custom 2 108 0000 136 9875 Custom 3 137 0000 173 9875 Custom 4 216 0000 224 9950 Custom 5 400 0000 405 9875 Custom 6 406 0000 439 9937 Custom 7 440 0000 469 9900 Custom 8 470 0000 512 0000 Custom 9 806 0000 960 0000...

Page 58: ... 469 9937 Custom 8 470 0000 512 0000 Custom 9 806 0000 960 0000 Custom 10 1240 0000 1300 0000 Note If you want to adjust the preset custom search range to match to the band plan you have selected initialize the scanner However initializing the scanner deletes all the preprogrammed data other than the band plan Editing a Custom Search Range You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges The names of th...

Page 59: ...r will attenuate the input signal reception by appr 18dB during search SET DATA SKIP lets you set whether the scanner will skip data transmissions during search SET STEP lets you set the custom search range s step the gap between frequencies 4 Select the option you want to change for the custom search range you selected then press E Auto Search and Store Your scanner s Auto Store feature lets you ...

Page 60: ...stem name and search range name appear on the display s upper line When the scanner finds an active transmission it checks to see if the frequency has already been stored in the system If the frequency has already been stored the scanner continues to search If the frequency has not been stored it stores the frequency into a group named FOUND CHANNELS then resumes searching The scanner creates this...

Page 61: ...se Call performance however Performance is increased with higher transmit power receive antenna tuned to the target band and a low background RF level Other than the antenna you have no control over these factors but they explain why performance might vary by both location and time The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequenc...

Page 62: ... display an option then press E You can also toggle this setting by pressing then Notes CC DND Close Call does not work while monitoring a transmission CC PRI Close Call works even if there is a transmission SET CC OVERRIDE Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities If you turn this option off when the scanner detects a Close Call signal CC FOUND and E TO LISTE...

Page 63: ... alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section While listening to a Close Call hit you can press Hold to hold on the hit frequency press E to quickly save the frequency into memory press L O to lock out the frequency from Close Call and Search operation or wait for the transmission to end If you are in Close Call Only or Close Call Override mode and you do not pre...

Page 64: ... Tones SRCH CLOCALL OPT E CTCSS DCS SEARCH E This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during search or Close Call operation OFF The scanner does not search for subaudible tones ON The scanner searches for and displays any subaudible tone found Note This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM modulation mode CTCSS and DC...

Page 65: ...ck search service search and Close Call operation Select your setting then press E OFF The attenuator is off ON Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB Note Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources Using the attenuator sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create Setting Data Skip SRCH CLOCALL OPT E SET DATA SKIP E This setting contro...

Page 66: ...5 SEC The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends before resuming Note The default setting is 2 seconds Setting the Search Frequency Step SRCH CLOCALL OPT E SET STEP E This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channels Select your setting then press E AUTO The step is based on the band see the table at the front of the manual 5 0 kHz 6 25 kHz 7 5 kHz 8 3...

Page 67: ...ner with a mild detergent To prevent scratches do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents Be careful not to rub the LCD window Do not use excessive amounts of water Repairs Do not attempt any repair The scanner contains no user serviceable parts Please follow the trouble shooting tables on the next page before you return the scanner to the distributor In many cases malfunctions can be solved easily ...

Page 68: ...ntenna Move the scanner Improper reception The antenna might need to be adjusted You might be in a remote area that could require a l multi band outdoor antenna Check with your dealer or local distributo The squelch might need to be adjusted Adjust the squelch threshold See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch The antenna might need to be adjusted Check the antenna connection One or more...

Page 69: ...Capacity with Name Assigned To Each System Group and Channel Systems 200 max Groups Conventional Systems 20 per system Racing Systems No Limit Channels up to 2500 Attenuation 18 dB nominal 10 dB limit Frequency Range MHz See band plans at the beginning of this manual Operating Temperature Normal 20 C to 60 C Close Call 10 C to 60 C Scan Rate 100 channels per second conventional mode Search Rate 30...

Page 70: ...ency Planning Collecting Information Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes a few steps This help guides you through these steps that will make it easier for you to start scanning Collect information about the system s you want to monitor Do you want to listen to your favorite driver at the track How about your local recue and fire departments the highway patrol ambulance service and a...

Page 71: ... Conventional System Worksheet to organize info about conventional frequencies Follow the instructions in Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet and Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet to program your scanner Important Please note that in most European countries not all radio services are allowed to be monitored In some countries it may even be subject to criminal investigations and pun...

Page 72: ...ncy Priority CTCSS DCS Fill in the details for each car number and driver frequency whether the car number driver is a priority car number driver and information about the car number driver s CTCSS DCS information if any you want to store for this race Racing System Worksheet Template Racing System Worksheet Race Name Car Driver Frequency Priority CTCSS DCS ...

Page 73: ... Quick Key Each worksheet documents the settings for one channel group within a system If you have fewer channels in the group than fits on the page you can skip a line and enter an additional group of channels enter the group info in the line you skipped If you have more channels for the group than will fit on the page use additional pages Fill in the key you want to press with to quickly activat...

Page 74: ...74 Conventional System Worksheet Template Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS DCS ...

Page 75: ...reprogrammed information was supplied courtesy of http www racescanner eu the Internet s premier scanning resource European 2 years warranty The distributor dealer or retail shop warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part of it under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 2 years from the date of original ...

Page 76: ...TE and LVD Council Directives of the EU The full text of this declaration can be downloaded any time in it s latest valid issue from our download server under http www hobbyradio de Recycling Rules For recycling of no more used electronic items new European Regulations forbid any disposal via normal household trash If you should once no more use your scanner you should bring It to one of the local...

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