Uniden BC796D APC0 25 User Manual

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5:INFINITE

When the scanner stops on a transmission, you must press RSM to resume
searching.

6: -2 SECONDS

The scanner only stops on transmissions for 2 seconds, then automatically
resumes. To hold on the transmission, press

/HOLD during the 2-second pause.

7: -5 SECONDS

The scanner only stops on transmissions for 5 seconds, then automatically
resumes. To hold on the transmission, press

/HOLD during the 5-second pause.

8: -10 SECONDS

The scanner only stops on transmissions for 10 seconds, then automatically
resumes. To hold on the transmission, press

/HOLD during the 10-second pause.

Setting a Search Range

Before you can use a range search, follow these steps to program at least one of the 10
custom search ranges.

1. Activate the search range mode by using the menu:

1:SERVICE OPTION

→ :CHAIN SEARCH → 2:SEARCH RANGE

or by pressing and holding SRCH for 2 seconds.

2. Use the scroll bar to select the range you want to program, then press E.

3. Set the following options:

1:RANGE

Select, then follow the prompts to enter the lower and upper frequency limits for the
search range.

2:STEPS

Select, then set the step size to use while searching the custom range. If you select
9:AUTO, the scanner will use the step sizes most often assigned for each band.

3:MODE

Select, then set the modulation mode to use while searching the custom range. If
you select 5:AUTO, the scanner will use the modulation mode most often used for
each band.

4:ALPHA TAG

Select, then assign an alpha tag to the search range.

5:TRUNK

See “Searching for Trunk Systems.”

4. Press MENU, then repeat Steps 2 and 3 for additional search ranges.

Searching for Trunk Systems

1:SERVICE OPTION

→ :CHAIN SEARCH → 2:SEARCH RANGE →

Select the range

→ 5:TRUNK

This option lets you search for a Motorola trunking control channel within the selected range.
To activate this function, select 1:ON, then select an appropriate trunk plan. Most areas use

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