Uniden SC230 User Manual

SC230OWNER’SMANUALOWNER’S MANUALSC230OWNER’SMANUALOWNER’S MANUALSC230 Paper OM.fm Page 1 Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:51 AM

10IntroductionFrequency Range (MHz)Step(kHz)Mode Transmission29.7-49.990 10 NFM VHF Low Band50.0-54.0 20 NFM 6 Meter Amateur Band108.0-136.975025 AM A

11Feature HighlightsFeature HighlightsGeneralClose CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about

12Feature HighlightsCTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select.Dropout Delay – You can set whether

13Feature HighlightsMemory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. 22 Bands – Inc

14Feature HighlightsBacklight and PowerLCD Back Light – Makes the display easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when

15Feature HighlightsHow the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualTo help navigate the scanner’s menus, the steps shown in this manual show

16Understanding ScanningUnderstanding ScanningThis section provides you with background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of th

17Understanding Scanninglower and upper limits you specify. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on that frequency as long as the tran

18Understanding ScanningYou can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes.CTCSS Frequencies (Hz)DCS Codes (Octal) 67.0 69.3 71.9

19Understanding ScanningUsing the Scanner at the RacetrackKeeping up with the action at the racetrack is easy and fun. You can hear drivers communicat

2PrecautionsPrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. IMPORTANT!This scanning radio has been manufactured so tha

20Understanding ScanningWhen you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a

21Understanding ScanningInformation On The InternetThe Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sit

22Included With Your ScannerIncluded With Your ScannerIf any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Unid

23Setting Up Your ScannerThese guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noi

24Setting Up Your ScannerBefore installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select RE

25Setting Up Your Scanner3. Replace the cover.When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries.Using Rechargeable Batteri

26Setting Up Your ScannerBefore you use rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge.Discharged

27Setting Up Your ScannerConnecting an Earphone/HeadphoneFor private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not

28Setting Up Your ScannerAttaching the Wrist StrapTo keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one

29Setting Up Your ScannerA Look At The KeypadYour scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the

3Precautions WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit t

30Setting Up Your ScannerL/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. + L/O – Press quickly to lock and unlock a sele

31Setting Up Your Scanner2/Wx 2 – Enters a 2. + WX – Selects the weather function in the menu in the Hold mode.4/ 4 – Enters a 4. + – Moves the act

32Setting Up Your ScannerA Look At The DisplayThe display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display informatio

33Setting Up Your ScannerUsing MenuPress on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 44 for more information abo

34Basic OperationBasic OperationTurning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchNote: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn

35Basic OperationScanning Preprogrammed RacesBefore You Get To The TrackEach driver’s team has several different frequencies they can use during a rac

36Basic OperationSelecting Interference Eliminator CodesMany drivers use special codes in their radios to prevent interference from other nearby radio

37Basic OperationSelecting System Channel GroupsWithin a system, you can assign groups of channels to a group quick key (see “Setting the Group Quick

38Basic Operation3. 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

39Basic OperationQuickly Recalling Channels1. Press Hold to hold on any channel.2. Press + Rcl. The scanner prompts you to select the system where th

4ContentsContentsThe FCC Wants You to Know ... 7 Scanning Legally ...

40Other SettingsOther SettingsDisplaying System InformationViewing Memory Used   See Scanner Info  E  % Memory Used  EA bar showing the percent o

41Other Settings• Priority Off: Normal scanning• Priority On: While scanning, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels

42Other SettingsUsing the PC Control and Cloning OptionsUse the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another SC230 scanner or your pe

43Other SettingsCloning the ScannerTo clone (copy) data from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each o

44Using the MenuUsing the MenuThe scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press on the left

45Using the MenuSet up priority options.“Priority Scan” on Page 40.Set up weather options.“Using Weather Alert (SAME)” on Page 80.Set up backlight opt

46Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio SystemsYour SC230 comes preprogrammed with the major analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties

47Programming Radio SystemsQuickly Programming Racing SystemsYou can use the menu system to program a racing system (see “Manually Programming Racing

48Programming Radio Systems8. Set the attenuator (turn it on to eliminate interference from other sources), then press E 9. Set the channel priority (

49Programming Radio SystemsManually Programming Racing Systems  Program SysteM  E New System  E   Racing  E  Confirm?  EThe scanner creates a

5Contents Adjusting the Key Beep ... 40 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ...

50Programming Radio SystemsEntering/Editing a Car Number  Program SysteM  E  Select the system  E  Edit Car  E  Select the car  E  Edit Car

51Programming Radio SystemsSetting a Car’s Quick Key  Program SysteM  E  Select the system  E  Edit Car  E  Select the car  E  Set Quick Ke

52Programming Radio SystemsSetting Lockout On A Car  Program SysteM  E  Select the system  E  Edit Car  E  Select the car  E  Set Lockout

53Programming Radio SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsTo enter channels in a conventional system, first set up a channel group (or gr

54Programming Radio SystemsTo program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above.To create another channel group and enter m

55Programming/Editing Optional SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional SettingsThis section details the instructions for each of the optional programming

56Programming/Editing Optional SettingsAfter selecting this option, press 1-9 to assign the system to a quick key or press No to assign the system to

57Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNotes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check current

58Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNotes:• This setting is ignored for AM channels.• The default setting for this feature is On.Deleting Systems 

59Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSelect the group  E Edit Name  EFollow these steps to enter/edit the group name.1. Rotate the scroll control

6ContentsSearching and Storing ...67 Service Search ...

60Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting Group Lockout  program system  E  Select the system  E Edit Group  E Select the group  E Set

61Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSelect the channel  E Edit Name  EFollow these steps to enter/edit the channel name.1. Rotate the scroll cont

62Programming/Editing Optional SettingsOn - when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. P appears at the end o

63Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSearch - the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission.CTCSS -

64Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency.Note: The default setting is AUTO.Setting Channel Atten

65Programming/Editing Optional Settings5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - The scanner

66Programming/Editing Optional SettingsThe scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No.Note: Deleted channels ca

67Searching and StoringSearching and StoringService SearchService Search lets you quickly select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search ranges.

68Searching and Storing• If the service you select uses channels (such as CB radio or marine), the scanner displays the service channel number.Quick S

69Searching and StoringNotes: • Search ranges are preset. See “Editing a Custom Search Range” on Page 69 to change the range.• You cannot turn off all

7The FCC Wants You to Know The FCC Wants You to KnowThis scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant

70Searching and Storingand Srch, then No. One of the search feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until EDIT CUSTOM appears, then press E

71Searching and Storing2. Turn the scroll control until Search and Store appears, then press E to select it. 3. Turn the scroll control until the syst

72Using the Close Call FeatureUsing the Close Call FeatureYour scanner's Close CallTM feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays th

73Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options1. Press then turn the scroll control until Close Call appears. Then press E. Close Call fea

74Using the Close Call FeatureIf this option is turned on, the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit. The scanner displ

75Search and Close Call OptionsSearch and Close Call OptionsThe settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call oper

76Search and Close Call OptionsNote: This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM modulation mode.Screening Out Paging Systems   Srch/Cl

77Search and Close Call OptionsOn The scanner automatically applies repeater reverse to detected transmissions. If the scanner detects the transmissi

78Search and Close Call OptionsSetting Attenuation   Srch/CloCall Opt  E  Set Attenuator  E This setting controls the attenuator for quick searc

79Search and Close Call OptionsOff The scanner resumes immediately when the transmission ends.1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of time after t

8The FCC Wants You to KnowAccording to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intent

80Using Weather Alert (SAME)Using Weather Alert (SAME)Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio scanner. While it incorporates weather al

81Using Weather Alert (SAME)This setting determines which types of signals will trigger an alert. Select your setting, then press E.Alert Only - the s

82Using Weather Alert (SAME)For example, Tarrant County in Texas is assigned to FIPS code 048439.0 indicates the entire county48 indicates the state o

83Care and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceGeneral Use• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequen

84Care and MaintenanceRepairsDo not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or

85TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf your SC230 is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause SuggestionThe scanner doesn’t work.T

86TroubleshootingIf you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the

87SpecificationsSpecificationsCertified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture.Dynamic Allocation

88SpecificationsOperating Temperature: Normal ... –20°C to +60°C Close Call ...

89Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesContact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST, M

9IntroductionIntroductionYour SC230 scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with automatic scanning capabilities. You can store fre-quencies such

90PlanningPlanningCollecting InformationGetting your scanner programmed and scanning takes a few steps. This help guides you through these steps that

91Planning• Before you start to program your scanner, decide how you want to organize the frequencies you want to scan. For example, some areas are be

92PlanningFilling Out The RacingSystem WorksheetRace NameFill in the name of the race you want to scan. For example, you can enter "Daytona 500&q

93PlanningRacing System WorksheetRace Name Car #/Driver Frequency Priority CTCSS/DCSRacing System WorksheetSC230 Paper OM.fm Page 93 Wednesday, Oc

94PlanningFilling Out The ConventionalSystem WorksheetSystem Name and Quick KeyFill in a name that describes the system you want to create. For exampl

95PlanningConventional System WorksheetSystem Name Group NameSystem Quick Key Group Quick KeyFrequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS/DCSConventional Sys

96Preprogrammed SystemsPreprogrammed Sys-temsYour scanner is preprogrammed with frequencies used at races within the NASCAR Nextel, Busch, Craftsman,

97One-Year Limited WarrantyOne-Year Limited War-rantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMER

98One-Year Limited WarrantyBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of inci

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