Where to obtain more information, Information on the internet, Using a computer to control your bc898t – Uniden BC898T User Manual

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you would program a system with channels at 1, 3, 5, and 9 into Trunk 2 channels 51, 53,
55, and 59).

Where To Obtain 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 two included conventional and
trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the other part of what you
need to know – what frequencies have interesting content.

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 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time Monday through Friday).

http://www.radioreference.com

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- the Internet's premier source for user-supported

radio system information.

http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications.
svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm

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- conventional frequency information on file with

the US Government

* - This web site is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.

To purchase another copy of the conventional or trunking 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.

Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T

You can operate your scanner using software and a personal computer and cable (not
included). Free demo software is available at http://www.uniden.com. You can also
purchase a registration key to upgrade the demo software to full functionality.

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