User manual UNIDEN BC 244CLT

[. . . ] COVER Precautions Before you read anything else, please observe the following: 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. 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 Reference Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. 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 jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you this information regarding the laws in your community. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . 2 Introductionxx Getting Started . [. . . ] The snooze function continues to operate while the scanner is turned on and in any mode. 10 USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Above 406MHz, the frequency steps are in 12. 5kHz increments. To enter a frequency such as 450. 4875, press each of the seven digits in sequence. If All Loc Out appears in the display, when you first turn the scanner on, this indicates that all the channel information has been manually erased. To clear this message, program the frequency and channel information as desired. 13 Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420. 150 MHz into Channel 12. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420. 0150. Channel digits flash as you make the entry. 14 4. The channel digits stop flashing. Deleting a Stored Frequency If you want to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. The channel digits stop flashing. 15 4. The following screen appears. About Memory Back-up Your BC244CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. Channel information is stored in non-volatile memory. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first turned on, it is automatically in Scan mode. ) Scanning automatically stops on any active channel, except those channels locked out. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to stop scanning. The scanner remains on the displayed channel. Press MANUAL to step up to the next channel. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to manually scan all 30 channels at one press per channel. This method includes all of the channels that are locked out. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. Press SCAN to start scanning again. 16 Direct Channel Access This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you want to monitor. [. . . ] If so, unlock the channels as needed. s s s Poor reception. s s s s s s Scan won't start. s s s 24 Problem s Solution s s s Scan won't stop. Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 11). Check to see if many of the channels are locked out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel. Review each channel's frequency to see if it is correct and no memory has been lost. [. . . ]