Document Outline

• Precautions
• Contents
• The FCC Wants You to Know
  • Scanning Legally
• Introduction
• Feature Highlights
  • General
  • About This Manual
    • How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual
    • Entering Text
• Understanding Scanning
  • Understanding the Scanner’s Memory
  • What is Scanning?
  • What is Searching?
  • What is CTCSS/DCS?
  • Conventional Scanning
    • Simplex Operation
    • Repeater Operation
  • What is Trunk Tracking?
  • Trunked Scanning
  • Types of Trunking Systems
    • Motorola Trunking
    • EDACS Trunking
    • LTR Trunking
  • I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)
  • Where To Get More Information
• Included With Your Scanner
• Setting Up Your Scanner
  • Using Internal Batteries
    • 1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.
    • 2. Install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -).
    • 3. Replace the cover.
  • Using Rechargeable Batteries
  • Removing the Display Sticker
  • Using AC Power
  • Connecting the Antenna
    • Connecting an Optional Antenna
  • Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
  • Connecting an Extension Speaker
  • Attaching the Belt Clip
  • Attaching the Wrist Strap
  • Installing the Demo Software
  • A Look At The Keypad
  • A Look At The Display
  • Using Menu
  • Using Func
  • Using the Scroll Control
• Basic Operation
  • Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch
    • 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
    • Preprogrammed System Tips
  • Selecting Systems to Scan
  • Selecting System Channel Groups
    • 1. Press to hold on the system (or hold and rotate the scroll control to select the system).
    • 2. Continue to hold and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate.
  • Locking/Unlocking Systems
    • 1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system.
    • 2. Continue to hold down and press L/O to lock out the system.
    • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to unlock a system you have previously locked.
  • Locking/Unlocking Channels
    • 1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored.
    • 2. Release then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system.
    • 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.
  • ID Scan/ID Search Mode
  • Temporarily Holding On a System
  • Holding On a Channel
  • Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search
  • Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s
    • 1. Hold on an existing channel in any system.
    • 2. Enter the frequency or talk group ID you want to store (press twice to enter hyphens in talk group ID’s).
    • 3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E. Otherwise, press No.
  • Quickly Recalling Channels
    • 1. Press Hold to hold on any channel.
    • 2. Press + 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. The scanner prompts you to select a channel.
    • 5. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel, then press E to hold on that channel.
  • Monitoring Trunking Activity
• Using the Menu
• Other Settings
  • Displaying System Information
    • Viewing Memory Used
    • Viewing the Firmware Version
  • Adjusting the Key Beep
  • Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
  • Turning Power Save On or Off
  • Priority Scan
  • Using the Backlight
  • Initializing the Scanner’s Memory
  • Using the PC Control and Cloning Options
    • Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer
    • Cloning the Scanner
• Programming Radio Systems
  • 1. Plan the system.
  • 2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1.
  • Programming Conventional Systems
    • Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups
    • Entering/Editing Conventional Channels
  • Programming Motorola Systems
    • Setting System Frequencies
    • Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups
    • Entering/Editing Motorola Channels
  • Programming EDACS Systems
    • Setting System Frequencies
    • Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups
    • Entering/Editing EDACS Channels
  • Programming LTR Systems
    • Setting System Frequencies
    • Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups
    • Entering/Editing LTR Channels/Talkgroups
• Programming/Editing Optional Settings
  • System-Level Settings
    • Editing the System Name
      • 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.
      • 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.
      • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.
    • Editing the System Quick Key
    • Setting System Lockout
    • Setting the System Hold Time
    • Setting the Channel Delay Time
    • Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)
    • Setting the Base Frequency/Step/Offset (Motorola UHF/VHF Systems Only)
    • Setting Data Skip (Conventional Systems Only)
    • Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only)
    • Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Systems Only)
    • Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only)
    • Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)
    • Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)
    • Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Systems Only)
    • Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)
    • Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only)
    • Deleting Systems
    • Copying Systems
  • Group-Level Settings
    • Entering/Editing the Group Name
      • 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.
      • 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.
      • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.
    • Setting the Group Quick Key
    • Setting Group Lockout
    • Deleting Groups
  • Channel-Level Settings
    • Editing the Channel Name
      • 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.
      • 2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.
      • 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the channel name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.
    • Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only)
    • Setting Channel Alert
    • Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only)
    • Setting Channel Modulation (Conventional Channels Only)
    • Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only)
    • Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only)
    • Setting Channel Lockout
    • Deleting Channels
    • Copying/Pasting Channels
• Searching and Storing
  • Service Search
    • 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search For . . . appears. Then press E. Or press and Srch, then No. The search feature options appear.
    • 2. Turn the scroll control until Service Search appears, then press E to select it.
    • 3. Turn the scroll control until the type of service search you want appears, then press E to select it. The following search bands appear.
  • Quick Search
  • CTCSS/DCS Search
    • 1. Press then turn the scroll control until SRCH/CLOCALL OPT appears. Then press E. One of the search feature options appear.
    • 2. Turn the scroll control until CTCSS/DCS SEARCH appears, then press E to select it.
    • 3. Turn the scroll control until ON appears to turn on CTCSS/DCS search or until OFF appears to turn it off, then press E.
  • Custom Search
    • 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. Then press E. Or, press + Scan/Srch, then select No. One of the search feature options appear.
    • 2. Turn the scroll control until CUSTOM Search appears, then press E to select it. The scanner starts custom search of the custo...
    • Editing a Custom Search Range
      • 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. Then press E. Or press and Srch, then No. One of the search feature options appear.
      • 2. Turn the scroll control until EDIT CUSTOM appears, then press E to select it.
      • 3. Turn the scroll control until the name of the custom search range you want to edit appears, then press E to select it. The following options appear as you turn the scroll control.
      • 4. Select the option you want to change for the custom search range you selected, then press E.
  • Auto Search and Store
    • Selecting a System
      • 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search For ... appears. Then press E. One of the search feature options appear.
      • 2. Turn the scroll control until Search and Store appears, then press E to select it.
      • 3. Turn the scroll control until the system where you want to store the frequencies or talk group ID’s appears, then press E to select it.
    • Storing a Conventional System
      • 1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”. A search option appears.
      • 2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you want appears, then press E to select it. A search band appears.
    • Storing a Trunked System
      • 1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”. A search option appears.
      • 2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you want appears, then press E to select it. A search band appears.
• Using the Close Call Feature
  • Setting Close Call Options
    • 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Close Call appears. Then press E. Close Call feature options appear.
    • 2. Turn the scroll control to select an option.
  • Close Call Hits
• Search and Close Call Options
  • Managing Locked-Out Frequencies
    • Unlocking All Frequencies
    • Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies
  • Searching for Subaudible Tones
  • Screening Out Paging Systems
  • Screening Out UHF TV Systems
  • Finding Repeater Output Frequencies
  • Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value
  • Setting the Modulation Type
  • Setting Attenuation
  • Setting Data Skip
  • Setting the Delay Time
  • Setting the Search Frequency Step
• Using Weather Alert (SAME)
  • Searching For a Weather Broadcast
  • Turning Weather Alert On/Off
  • Programming a SAME Group
  • Setting WX Alert Priority
• Care and Maintenance
  • General Use
  • Location
  • Cleaning
  • Repairs
  • Birdies
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications
  • Optional Accessories
• Appendix
  • Preset Fleet Maps
  • User Defined Fleet Maps
    • Type I Programming Information
    • Size Code Restrictions
• Planning
  • Collecting Information
    • 1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to monitor.
    • 2. Organize the system information using these system worksheets included in this appendix.
    • 3. Follow the instructions in “Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet” on Page 108, “Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet” on Page 109, and “Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet” on Page 111 to program your scanner.
  • Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet
    • System Name and Quick Key
    • Group Name and Quick Key
    • Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS
  • Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet
    • System Name and Quick Key
    • System Type
    • System Frequencies
    • Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only)
    • Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only)
    • Group Name and Quick Key
    • Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert
  • Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet
    • System Name and Quick Key
    • System Frequencies and LCN
    • Group Name and Quick Key
    • Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert
  • Conventional System Worksheet
  • Motorola System Worksheet
  • LTR/EDACS System Worksheet
• Preprogrammed Systems
  • 1. Press and hold .
  • 2. While continuing to hold , rotate the scroll control to select a system you want to lock out.
  • 3. While continuing to hold , press L/O to lock out the system.
  • 4. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to lock out additional systems.
• One-Year Limited Warranty