User manual UNIDEN SC230

SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 1 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM SC230 SC230 OWNER'S OWNER'S MANUAL MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 2 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Precautions Before you use Precautionsthis scanner, please read and observe the following. IMPORTANT! This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the 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, 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 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. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional 32 stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 ). Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. Precautions 2 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 3 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM 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. NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Close CallTM is a proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders. Precautions 3 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 4 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Contents Contents Wants You to Know ............................................................ 7 The FCC Scanning Legally ............................................................................... 7 Introduction.......................................................................................... 9 Feature Highlights ............................................................................. 11 About This Manual........................................................................... 14 How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual ... 15 Entering Text ............................................................................... 15 Understanding Scanning .................................................................. 16 Understanding the Scanner's Memory ............................................ 16 What is Scanning?........................................................................... 16 What is Searching? ......................................................................... 16 What is CTCSS/DCS?..................................................................... 17 Using the Scanner at the Racetrack................................................ 19 Conventional Scanning.................................................................... 19 Where To Get More Information...................................................... 20 Included With Your Scanner............................................................. 22 Setting Up Your Scanner .................................................................. 23 Using Internal Batteries ................................................................... 23 Using Rechargeable Batteries......................................................... 25 Using AC Power .............................................................................. 26 Connecting the Antenna .................................................................. 26 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ..............................................27 Connecting an Extension Speaker ...................................................27 Attaching the Belt Clip ......................................................................27 Attaching the Wrist Strap..................................................................28 Installing the Demo Software............................................................28 A Look At The Keypad......................................................................29 A Look At The Display ......................................................................32 Using Menu ......................................................................................33 Using Func .......................................................................................33 Using the Scroll Control....................................................................33 Basic Operation ................................................................................. 34 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch ........................... 34 Scanning Systems........................................................................... 34 Scanning Preprogrammed Races ................................................... 35 Before You Get To The Track ..................................................... 35 When You Get To The Track....................................................... 35 Selecting Systems to Scan...............................................................36 Selecting System Channel Groups...................................................37 Locking/Unlocking Systems..............................................................37 Locking/Unlocking Channels ............................................................37 Temporarily Holding On a System................................................... 38 Holding On a Channel ..................................................................... 38 Quick-Storing Channels................................................................... 38 Quickly Recalling Channels............................................................. 39 Other Settings.................................................................................... 40 Displaying System Information ........................................................ 40 Viewing Memory Used ................................................................ 40 Viewing the Firmware Version .................................................... 40 Contents 4 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 5 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Adjusting the Key Beep .................................................................. 40 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ....................................................... 40 Turning Power Save On or Off ........................................................ 40 Priority Scan ................................................................................... 40 Using the Backlight ......................................................................... 41 Initializing the Scanner's Memory ................................................... 41 Using the PC Control and Cloning Options ..................................... 42 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer .................... 42 Cloning the Scanner ................................................................... 43 Using the Menu ................................................................................. 44 Programming Radio Systems .......................................................... 46 Quickly Programming Racing Systems ........................................... 47 Manually Programming Racing Systems ........................................ 49 Editing the Car ............................................................................ 49 Entering/Editing a Car Number ................................................... 50 Editing a Driver ........................................................................... 50 Setting a Car's Quick Key ........................................................... 51 Editing a Car's Channel .............................................................. 51 Deleting a Car ............................................................................. 51 Setting Lockout On A Car ........................................................... 52 Programming Conventional Systems.............................................. 52 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups ......................... 53 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels .................................... 53 Programming/Editing Optional Settings......................................... 55 System-Level Settings ....................................................................55 Editing the System Name ........................................................... 55 Editing the System Quick Key (Conventional Systems Only) ..... 55 Setting System Lockout .............................................................. 56 Setting the System Hold Time .................................................... 56 Setting the Channel Delay Time ................................................. 57 Setting Data Skip ........................................................................ 57 Deleting Systems ........................................................................ 58 Copying Systems ........................................................................ 58 Group-Level Settings ...................................................................... 58 Entering/Editing the Group Name ............................................... 58 Setting the Group Quick Key ...................................................... 59 Setting Group Lockout ................................................................ 60 Deleting Groups .......................................................................... 60 Channel-Level Settings................................................................... 60 Editing the Channel Name (Conventional Systems Only) .......... 60 Setting Channel Priority .............................................................. 61 Setting Channel Alert .................................................................. 62 Setting CTCSS/DCS ................................................................... 62 Setting Channel Modulation ........................................................ 63 Setting Channel Attenuation ....................................................... 64 Setting the Frequency Step ........................................................ 64 Setting Channel Lockout ............................................................. 65 Deleting Channels ...................................................................... 65 Copying/Pasting Channels ......................................................... 66 Contents 5 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 6 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Searching and Storing ......................................................................67 Service Search ................................................................................67 Quick Search ................................................................................... 68 CTCSS/DCS Search .......................................................................68 Custom Search ................................................................................68 Editing a Custom Search Range ................................................ 69 Auto Search and Store ............................................................... 70 Selecting a System ......................................................................70 Storing a System .........................................................................71 Using the Close Call Feature ............................................................72 Setting Close Call Options ...............................................................73 Close Call Hits .................................................................................74 Search and Close Call Options ........................................................75 Managing Locked-Out Frequencies ................................................75 Unlocking All Frequencies ........................................................... 75 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies ............................................75 Searching for Subaudible Tones .....................................................75 Screening Out Paging Systems .......................................................76 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies ........................................... 76 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value .......................................... 77 Setting the Modulation Type ........................................................... 77 Setting Attenuation ......................................................................... 78 Setting Data Skip ............................................................................ 78 Setting the Delay Time .................................................................... 78 Setting the Search Frequency Step ................................................ 79 Using Weather Alert (SAME) ........................................................... 80 Searching For a Weather Broadcast .............................................. 80 Turning Weather Alert On/Off ......................................................... 80 Programming a SAME Group.......................................................... 81 Setting WX Alert Priority ................................................................. 82 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................83 Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 85 Specifications .................................................................................... 87 Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 89 Planning ............................................................................................ 90 Collecting Information ..................................................................... 90 Filling Out The Racing System Worksheet ..................................... 92 Race Name.................................................................................. 92 Car #/Driver-Frequency-Priority-CTCSS/DCS ............................ 92 Racing System Worksheet ............................................................. 93 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet ........................... 94 System Name and Quick Key ..................................................... 94 Group Name and Quick Key ....................................................... 94 Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS ............................... 94 Conventional System Worksheet ................................................... 95 Preprogrammed Systems ................................................................ 96 One-Year Limited Warranty ............................................................. 97 Contents 6 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 7 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM The FCC Wants You to Know Know The FCC Wants You to 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna · Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Scanning Legally 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 conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) · Pager transmissions · Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions The FCC Wants You to Know 7 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 8 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be 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 use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization. The FCC Wants You to Know 8 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 9 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Introduction Introduction Your SC230 scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as racing, police, fire/emergency, marine, air, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go, use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner's scroll control to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in a system using the AutoStore feature. Use your scanner to monitor: · Automobile races · Public safety systems · Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) · NOAA weather transmissions · Business/Industrial radio · Utilities · Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands · Air band · Railroad This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or Narrowband FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Range (MHz) 25.0-26.960 26.96527.405 27.41027.995 28.0-29.680 Step (kHz) 5 5 5 20 Mode Transmission AM AM AM NFM Petroleum/ Broadcast Band Citizens Band Class D Business Band 10 Meter Amateur Band Introduction 9 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 10 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Frequency Range (MHz) 29.7-49.990 50.0-54.0 108.0136.9750 137.0143.9875 144.0147.995 148.0150.7875 150.800161.995 162.0-174.0 216.0224.9800 400.0405.9875 406.0419.9875 420.0449.9875 450.0469.9875 470.0-512.0 806.0823.9875 849.0125868.9875 894.0125956.0000 1240.00001300.0000 Step (kHz) 10 20 25 12.5 5 12.5 5 12.5 20 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 Mode Transmission NFM NFM AM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM VHF Low Band 6 Meter Amateur Band Aircraft Band Military Band 2 Meter Amateur Band Military Band VHF High Band Federal Government 1.25 Meter Amateur Band Miscellaneous Federal Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF TV Band Public Service Band Public Service Band Public Service Band 25 cm Amateur Band Introduction 10 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 11 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Feature Highlights Close CallTM 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 72 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 you have used and how much you have left. Preprogrammed Races - your scanner is preprogrammed with NASCAR Nextel, Busch, Craftsman, Indy, ARCA, and Champ series races. Quick Race Programming ­ lets you quickly and easily enter information about a specific race. Quick Keys ­ You can set the scanner so you can select a race or systems and groups by pressing a single key. This makes it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or groups you don't want to scan. Quick Car Select ­ You can set the scanner so you can select and listen to a car by pressing a single key. Pager Screen ­ You can set the scanner so it ignores hits generated by common pager frequencies while using the Close Call or search features. Ten Service Searches - frequencies are preset in separate public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special searches, to make it easy to find specific transmissions. Lockout ­ You can lock out any system, group, frequency, or channel while scanning. If you lock out a system or group, any channels belonging to that system or group are also locked out. You can lock out up to 200 frequencies. The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the Close Call feature or while searching. Feature Highlights General Feature Highlights 11 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 12 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes ­ prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select. Dropout Delay ­ You can set whether the scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply. You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and while searching and using the Close Call feature. Attenuator ­ You can set the scanner's attenuator to reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB received by the scanner. 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. Memory Check ­ Lets you see at a glance how much total memory is left. Frequency Step ­ Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. The scanner's auto step feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Quick Recall ­ Lets you quickly select a specific channel by choosing the system, group, and channel. Scan/Search Delay ­ You can set the scanner so it remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. Text Tagging ­ You can name each race system, conventional system, group, channel, custom search range, and SAME group, using up to 16 characters per name. Unique Data Skip ­ Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Duplicate Frequency Alert ­ Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in the scanner. Feature Highlights 12 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 13 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Memory Backup ­ If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. 22 Bands ­ Includes 22 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. Note: The scanner's frequency coverage is not continuous and does not include the cellular telephone band. Weather Weather Search ­ Lets your scanner receive your local NOAA weather transmission. SAME Weather Alert ­ Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms. Search Service Search ­ Lets you quickly select and search the scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. Custom Search ­ Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges. You can search any 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 Priority Scan ­ Priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Priority Plus ­ You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels Feature Highlights 13 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 14 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Backlight and Power LCD Back Light ­ Makes the display easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Low Battery Alert ­ The scanner alerts you if the batteries need to be recharged or replaced. Battery Save ­ You can set the scanner so it reduces the amount of power it needs if there are no transmissions. Key Controls Key Lock ­ You can deactivate the scanner's keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner's programming. Key Beep ­ You can control whether the scanner beeps when you press a key. PC Control and Cloning PC Control ­ You can transfer programming data to and from your scanner and your personal computer, and control the scanner using a computer. This helps you find frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Clone Mode ­ You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanner's memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner. On-Air Cloning ­ You can clone all programmed data over the air from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner using a personal computer and a radio transmitter. 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. Feature Highlights 14 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 15 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result. This example shows you how to use the scanner's menu to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to press ( Menu ) to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you press Menu . It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then select one choice (Edit Name). Menu Program System E E E Select the system Edit Name To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 16 for a quick background on the technology. The first thing you'll need to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See "Setting Up Your Scanner" on Page 23 if you need any help doing this. Entering Text To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. To enter a decimal point, press . To move the cursor to the left, hold Func then press /4 or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, hold Func then press 6/ or rotate the scroll control to the right. To clear a character, press No twice. To clear all characters, press No 3 times. To accept an entry, press E or press down on the scroll control. Feature Highlights 15 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 16 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how Understanding Scanning 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 SC230. Understanding the Scanner's Memory Your scanner's memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory. This type of memory is organized differently and more efficiently than the bank/channel architecture used by traditional scanners. Dynamic Allocated design matches how radio systems actually work much more closely, making it easier to program and use your scanner and determine how much memory you have used and how much you have left. Instead of being organized into separate banks and channels, your scanner's memory is contained in a pool. You simply use as much memory as you need in the pool to store as many frequencies and alpha tags as you need. No memory space is wasted, and you can tell at a glance how much memory you have used and how much remains. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your SC230 scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission. What is Searching? The SC230 can search each of its 22 bands and up to 10 banks together to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the Understanding Scanning 16 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 17 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM lower and upper limits you specify. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanner's memory. If not, you can continue to search. What is CTCSS/DCS? 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 Private Line respectively). CTCSS and DCS are used only for FM signals and are usually associated with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. These systems make use of a special subaudible tone that accompanies a transmitted signal. CTCSS and DCS are used for many purposes. In many cases, CTCSS and DCS are used to restrict access to a commercial repeater, so that only those units, which transmit the correct tone along with their signal can "talk" to the repeater. CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive interference where there are several stations with output frequencies close to each other. When this occurs, you might hear multiple communications on the same frequency. The stations might even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency. 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. Understanding Scanning 17 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 18 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. CTCSS Frequencies (Hz) 67.0 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 69.3 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7 250.3 74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1 254.1 77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6 79.7 97.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8 DCS Codes (Octal) 023 051 114 143 174 245 266 332 411 452 506 612 703 025 053 115 145 205 246 271 343 412 454 516 624 712 026 054 116 152 212 251 274 346 413 455 523 627 723 031 065 122 155 223 252 306 351 423 462 526 631 731 032 071 125 156 225 255 311 356 431 464 532 632 732 036 072 131 162 226 261 315 364 432 465 546 654 734 043 073 132 165 243 263 325 365 445 466 565 662 743 047 074 134 172 244 265 331 371 446 503 606 664 754 Understanding Scanning 18 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 19 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Using the Scanner at the Racetrack Keeping up with the action at the racetrack is easy and fun. You can hear drivers communicating with their pit crews, officials communicating with drivers and crews, and track workers communicating with everybody. Each user at the racetrack transmits and receives on one or more frequencies. The scanner organizes racetrack frequencies by the name of the race you are scanning and by car number. For example, you might hear drivers and their pit crews on the car number frequencies and officials and the news media on the race frequencies. When you are scanning, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. You can activate one racing system and as many conventional systems as you want at the same time. Within a racing system, each driver can have multiple frequencies stored, but only one of their frequencies is unlocked at any one time. If you select a driver frequency, their other frequencies are automatically locked. 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. Up until the late 1980s, this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: · · · · · Aircraft Amateur radio FRS/GMRS users Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations Many business radio users 19 Understanding Scanning SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 20 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are limited to line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. The range is typically 1-8 miles, depending upon the terrain and many other factors. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system. With a repeaterbased system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to the area of operation. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). The user's radios always listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very large line of sight. Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater location. Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning ­ how to program and use the scanner. The included conventional frequency guide will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know ­ what frequencies have interesting content. Understanding Scanning 20 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 21 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Information On The Internet The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of frequencies for your area. You can use a search engine to find and use them. Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. Here are a few useful sites: · http://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency resources and home of Police Call. You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday). · http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio system information. · http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications. · http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm * conventional frequency information on file with the US Government · http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SC230 * - a group for people interested in discussing the SC230. * - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. To purchase another copy of the conventional frequency guide, contact your local dealer or: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Monday through Friday.) For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. Understanding Scanning 21 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 22 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Included With Your Scanner If any of these itemsYour Scanner Included With 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, Monday through Friday. Connection Cable Wrist Strap Scanner AC Adapter Batteries Belt Clip SC230 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Antennas Frequency Guide Owners Manual Setting Up Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner 22 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 23 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: · If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. · To improve the scanner's reception, use an optional external 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 coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional antennas. · Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset with proper impedance (32 ) for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual. · Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. · Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Using Internal Batteries You can power your scanner using two alkaline, or rechargeable AA batteries. Setting Up Your Scanner 23 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 24 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeable battery types and NI-MH. BATT. for rechargeable battery types. See also "Using Rechargeable Batteries" on Page 25 when you use rechargeable batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch. 2. Install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -). WARNING! Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. to NI-MH. BATT. for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Setting Up Your Scanner 24 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM 3. Replace the cover. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. inside the battery compartment to NI-MH. BATT., install the batteries in the scanner, and connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 26). WARNING! Do not connect the AC adapter to the scanner if nonrechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT. , or if you are unsure of the switch's position. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Setting Up Your Scanner 25 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 26 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Before you use rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge. Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to fully recharge. Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time. Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied stub antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Setting Up Your Scanner 26 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 27 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. See "Earphone Warning" at the front of the manual for important information about using an earphone/ headphone. Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner's jack. WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner 27 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 28 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the scanner, then thread the other end of the 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.uniden.com. Download the software, then double-click on the install package to begin installation. The SC230 Install program installs the software. You must install the software to use the scanner with your computer. After you install the SC230 Install program, start it by double clicking on the desktop icon or by selecting it in the Start Programs list. You can upgrade the included software to a full version by purchasing a registration key at http://www.uniden.com. Setting Up Your Scanner 28 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 29 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner then press the key. F 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 CAR/ Description CAR ­ Selects a car in scan mode. Func + ­ Locks and unlocks the keypad. Hold/ Hold ­ Holds the scan or the frequency search. Func + ­ Quickly turns the Close Call feature on or off (see "Setting Close Call Options" on Page 73). Scan/Srch Scan ­ Scans the stored channels. Func + Srch ­ Starts quick search or quickly accesses the search menu. Setting Up Your Scanner 29 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 30 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Key Name L/O Description L/O ­ Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. Func + L/O ­ Press quickly to lock and unlock a 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 system. / ­ Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Press quickly to cancel a prompt. Func + ­ Turns the display backlight on or off. 1-9, 0/Race 1-9 ­ Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode, and selects systems by quick key in scan mode. 0/Race ­ Selects the race quick key, enters a frequency, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode. Func + 1-9, 0/Race ­ Selects groups by quick key in scan mode. 1/Pri 1 ­ Enters a 1. Func + Pri ­ Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode. Setting Up Your Scanner 30 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 31 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Key Name 2/Wx Description 2 ­ Enters a 2. Func + WX ­ Selects the weather function in the menu in the Hold mode. 4/ 4 ­ Enters a 4. Func + ­ Moves the active character to the left while editing data. 6/ 6 ­ Enters a 6. Func + ­ Moves the active character to the right while editing data. 7/Rcl 7 ­ Enters a 7. Func + Rcl ­ Displays a series of prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode. No/ /Rev ­ Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency. At a prompt, answers "No." Func + Rev ­ Monitors the currently-tuned frequency's reverse frequency. E/Yes/Att E ­ Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Search Hold mode. At a prompt, answers "Yes." Func + Att ­ Turns the scanner's attenuator on or off for the current channel. Setting Up Your Scanner 31 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 32 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The dark area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text display area. Information about the currently tuned frequency appears here. SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with numbers (1-9). The currently active system indicator flashes. PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on (see "Priority Scan" on Page 40). - appears when you lock the keypad (see "Locking/Unlocking the Keypad" on Page 40). - alerts you when the battery power gets low. GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers ( 0 - 9 ). The currently active group indicator flashes. AM/FM/NFM - appears to show the type of transmission. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. F - appears when you hold down function. Func to select a - appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode (see "Using the Close Call Feature" on Page 72). Setting Up Your Scanner 32 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 33 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Using Menu Menu Press Menu on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See "Using the Menu" on Page 44 for more information about the scanner's menu options. Using Func Func To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press Func . To select a system in Scan or Scan Hold mode, hold down Func and rotate the scroll control. Using the Scroll Control Scroll Control Turn the scroll control on top of the scanner to select a channel or frequency in Hold mode, select menu items in Menu mode, and to select a character while editing a name. You can also press the scroll control down instead of pressing E on the keypad to select an item. Vo l S q l Setting Up Your Scanner 33 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 34 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Basic Operation Basic Operation Scanner and Turning On the 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 begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The SC230 scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups. Notes: · If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan. · When scanning multiple systems, the SC230 scans systems according to the assigned quick key. Then the race assigned to the next quick key (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) is scanned. Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last. Within a quick key, systems are scanned in the order they were assigned. · Within a system, channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group, with the same priority as described above for systems. · The SC230 scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option (see "Setting the System Hold Time" on Page 56). All unlocked channels are scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting. Basic Operation 34 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 35 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Scanning Preprogrammed Races Before You Get To The Track Each driver's team has several different frequencies they can use during a race. These frequencies can change depending on local interference sources or other frequency issues. Your scanner is preprogrammed with all of the drivers and their possible frequencies 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 the way into the facility. This list will show the actual frequency being used by each driver that day, as well as some other useful frequency information. Then, follow the steps in the sections below to adjust the scanner settings. Selecting Driver Frequencies Follow these steps to select the appropriate frequency for each driver. 1. Press 0, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E. 2. Press CAR, enter the driver's number, press E or CAR, press E, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press E. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the driver's frequency. If the driver's frequency is not listed, select NEW Frequency then enter the correct frequency. 4. Press Hold to set the selection. Basic Operation 35 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 36 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Selecting Interference Eliminator Codes Many drivers use special codes in their radios to prevent interference from other nearby radio systems. These codes are commonly referred to as CTCSS, DCS, or subaudible tones. You can use these same codes to prevent interference from other systems. 1. Press 0, rotate the scroll control to select the race, then press E. 2. Press CAR, enter the driver's number, press E or CAR, press E, rotate the scroll control to select the driver, then press E. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the driver's frequency, then press E. 4. Press E to enter the channel setting menu. 5. Rotate the scroll control to select SET CTCSS/DCS, then press E. 6. Enter the correct CTCSS/DCS value, then press E. 7. Press Hold to set the selection Selecting Systems to Scan To select systems to scan, press Scan then press the number button corresponding to the quick key assigned to the system or systems. To stop scanning the system(s), press Scan again. The SYS indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected. To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold FUNC while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold FUNC and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system. Basic Operation 36 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 37 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Selecting System Channel Groups Within a system, you can assign groups of channels to a group quick key (see "Setting the Group Quick Key" on Page 59). Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within a system while scanning. 1. Press Func to hold on the system (or hold Func and rotate the scroll control to select the system). 2. Continue to hold Func and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate. Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected. 1. While holding down select the system. Func , rotate the scroll control to and press L/O to lock 2. Continue to hold down out the system. Func 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to 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. 1. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored. 2. Release Func then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system. Basic Operation 37 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 38 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you want to lock or unlock. 4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel. You can also lock out an active channel by pressing L/O while the scanner is stopped on the channel. Temporarily Holding On a System To temporarily hold on a system, press and hold Func . To hold on a different system, continue to hold Func and rotate the scroll control to select the system. Normal scanning resumes 2 seconds after you release Func . Holding On a Channel To hold on a channel, press Hold while the channel is active. To select a different channel, rotate the scroll control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the previous or next system. To resume scanning, press Scan. Note: If the scanner is set to its race mode, you can select only unlocked channels. You can select any channel (locked or unlocked) if the scanner is set to its conventional mode. Quick-Storing Channels 1. Hold on an existing channel in any system. 2. Enter the frequency you want to store. 3. To quick-store the channel, press E. Otherwise, press No. If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you to select the system and the group where you want to store the frequency. Basic Operation 38 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 39 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Quickly Recalling Channels 1. Press Hold to hold on any channel. 2. Press Func + Rcl. The scanner prompts you to select the system where the channel is stored. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the system, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select the channel group where the channel is stored. 4. Rotate the scroll control to select the group, then press E. If you selected a conventional system, the scanner prompts you to select a channel. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel, then press E to hold on that channel. Otherwise, if you selected a racing system, the scanner automatically selects an active channel from the car group and holds on that group. Basic Operation 39 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 40 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Other Settings Other Settings Displaying System Information Viewing Memory Used Menu See Scanner Info E E % Memory Used A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu. Viewing the Firmware Version Menu See Scanner Info E E Firmware Version Press any key to return to the previous menu. Adjusting the Key Beep Menu Adjust Key Beep E · Off: The scanner is silent when you press a key. · On: The scanner beeps when you press a key. Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Press and hold down unlock the keypad. Func then CAR/ to lock or Turning Power Save On or Off Menu 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 Menu SeT Priority E Func Or, while holding on any channel, press select one of these priority modes: + 1/Pri to Other Settings 40 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 41 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM · Priority Off: Normal scanning · Priority On: While scanning, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked system. Priority channels in lower priority key numbered systems (starting from 1) have highest priority. Pri appears when you select this mode. · Priority Plus: The scanner only scans priority channels in unlocked systems. Pri flashes when you select this mode. Other Settings Using the Backlight Menu Set Backlight E · 10 sec The backlight stays on for 10 seconds after you press Func + . · 30 sec The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after you press Func + . · Squelch The backlight turns on when the squelch opens then stays on for 5 seconds. · Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is pressed then stays on for 10 seconds. · Infinite The backlight turns on when you press Func + then stays on until you press Func + again. Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period. Pressing Func + while the backlight is on turns off the backlight. Initializing the Scanner's Memory Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data. You cannot restore preprogrammed data that has been deleted. To initialize the scanner's memory, turn off the scanner. Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on. Other Settings 41 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 42 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Using the PC Control and Cloning Options Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another SC230 scanner or your personal computer. Menu Xfer Information E · PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer. See "Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer". · WIRED Clone Lets you set your scanner as a master or a slave, letting you transfer programming to or from another SC230 scanner. See "Cloning the Scanner" on Page 43. · On_Air Clone Lets you clone all programmed data over the air to or from another SC230 scanner. Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer To 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. Menu Xfer Information E E PC Control · Off The baud rate is not set. · 9600 bps The baud rate is set to 9600 bps. · 19200 bps The baud rate is set to 19,200 bps. · 38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bps. · 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bps. Other Settings 42 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 43 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Cloning the Scanner To clone (copy) data from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores. Then you must set one scanner as the master (source) and the other as the slave (destination). Note: You can also copy data to your SC230 scanner using a radio transmitter and a personal computer. 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 both scanners. Menu Xfer Information E E WIRED Clone · Master This will be the master (source) scanner. · Slave This will be the slave (destination) scanner. (Master scanner) E (Slave scanner) E Clone Master Press SCAN Key Clone Slave Press SCAN Key When you are ready to clone the scanner, press Scan on the slave scanner first, then on the master scanner. The master scanner checks the connection between the two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner. When the transfer is complete, Complete appears on both scanners. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on the master scanner. Other Settings 43 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 44 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Using the Menu The scanner's menu lets you select options that let you Using the Menu set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press Menu on the left side of the scanner. In most cases, the 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 of 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 Menu . To exit the menu mode, press Scan. This table shows the available menu options and where you can find more information about how to use them. Menu Item -- M E N U -Program System Lets You ... Set up the scanner's scan options. See ... "Programming Radio Systems" on Page 46. -- M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt Set up the scanner's Close Call option. Set up the scanner's search option. "Using the Close Call Feature" on Page 72. "Searching and Storing" on Page 67. -- M E N U -Search for ... -- M E N U -Close Call Set up the scanner's Close Call operation. "Setting Close Call Options" on Page 73. Using the Menu 44 SC230 Paper OM.fm Page 45 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM Menu Item -- M E N U -Set Priority Lets You ... Set up priority options. See ... "Priority Scan" on Page 40. -- M E N U -WX Operation Set up weather options. "Using Weather Alert (SAME)" on Page 80. -- M E N U -Set Backlight Set up backlight options. "Using the Backlight" on Page 41. -- M E N U -Adjust Key Beep Set up key beep options.