Uniden Receiver BC245XLT Operating Instructions

							Menu for SmartScan
Press key and you can change several parameters
used for SmartScan.
ŸTransfer speed 300, 1200, 2400, (9600) bps
ŸFlow control setting (Xon/Xoff), RTS/CTS, Off
ŸDial type (TONE), PULSE
Transfer Speed
You can choose the following transfer speeds.
300,1200,2400,(9600),14400 bps
9600 is the default.
Press to exit.
Flow Control
You can choose the following flow control settings.
Xon/Xoff is the default.
The initial display appears.
Press for RTS/CTS,
Press again for non
flow control.
Press when desired setting is displayed.
Dial Type
You can choose the Dial Type setting.
Tone is set as a default.
You can change it to PULSE by pressing .
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							SMARTSCANNER TIPS
There are literally hundreds of thousands of public safety
radio licenses in the United States. The editors of the
Uniden National Frequency Database have poured over
these records to provide you with the most accurate
possible download of frequencies for whichever area of the
country you desire. Because of the volume of data, and
because some systems operate on expired licenses or
digital radio systems (which are not included in the dataset
as they cannot be monitored), we cannot guarantee that
you will receive every active public safety frequency in your
area.
If you find any flaws in your data and you would like to offer
suggestions, please e-mail them to us at
[email protected] mail them to us at
SmartScanner National Database, P.O. Box 610428,
Newton Highlands, MA 02468. Due to the volume of mail
we receive, you may not receive a reply.
The SmartScanner database downloads frequency and
trunking talk groups (if applicable for your area) to the
scanner using the following order:
1. All licenses within your zip code.
2. All licenses within your community (with more than one
zip code)
3. All your county licenses (such as County Sheriff)
4. All the licenses for all the communities within your
county (in random order).
5. Statewide licenses (such as Highway Patrol, state
forestry, DOT, but not trunking)
6. National licenses (such as common ambulance, marine,
and Family Radio Service channels).
Look at the web sitesUniden.comandTrunktracker.com
for further information. The downloads are not available
through the Internet at this time.
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							A few notes about the frequency download order:
1. The scanner fills up less than its allotted 300 channels if
there are not more than 300 of the above types of licenses
in your area.
2. If there are more than 300 of the above listed types of
licenses, or you have locked-out some banks prior to the
download using the Program Lock feature, the scanner
may run out of memory locations and you may not, for
example, receive part or all of your county, state or
nationwide data.
3. If you wish to also receive a download of frequencies
and talk groups from an adjacent county, lock those banks
you wish to keep, shut the scanner off, turn it back on
again and enter the SmartScanner download mode. Then
enter a zip code from a community within the adjacent
county.
4. The SmartScanner editors used their best efforts to
delete digital and MDT (mobile data terminal) computer
records from the database; however, it would be
impossible to delete them all. Therefore, you may hear
some non-voice transmissions on the frequencies
downloaded into your scanner. Make sure you have
TRUNK mode on to see if these are control channels for a
trunking system. If not, then you should lock these
frequencies out or delete them by entering a new
frequency or entering 0, .
5. Important: After the download, be sure to press the trunk
key to see if you have trunk systems now loaded for your
area. TheBC 245XLTcannot track such systems unless
the trunking mode is on. Performance of the scanner is not
hindered if you have TRUNK mode on and you do not have
a trunk system programmed.
6. If you have a trunk system programmed (you can tell by
seeing if the display shows Id SCAN at any time), be sure
to put the radio into Trunk Search mode at some point to
discover new talk groups within the trunk system that
have not been pre-programmed into the
SmartScanner database.
7. The database will be updated every 6 to 12 months at
a minimum.
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							Remote (PC Control) Mode
You can program and control your scanner remotely from a
PC using third party software. After connecting the scanner
to a PC using the Scanner to PC steps (see page 62), turn
the radio off. Press and hold
REMOTEkey and turn the
radio on. Then release the key.bc245will flash on the
display.
1. The following screen
appears.
2. To control your
scanner using a PC,
press . Or, press
or
until this screen is
displayed. Then press
to select the
Remote mode.
3. Use the third party
software as directed.
Start Remote Mode
Turn off the power, then turn it on again.
PressREMOTEkey,
until you hear two
short beeps.
REMOTE mode
is selected. To
distinguish from
Normal operation
mode, “KEYLOCK”
icon flashes.
During REMOTE
Control mode, the
scanner will ignore
any key (except
REMOTEkey).
For information on purchasing third party software to
program and control yourBC 245XLT, see the flyer
included in the box with this radio.
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							PC Control Parameter
For your information:
BPS rate : 2400/4800/9600/19200 bps
Start/Stop : 1 bit, 1 bit
Data Length : 8 bit
Parity bit : None
Code : ASCII code
Flow Control : None
Return Code : Carriage Return only
Change Transfer Speed
1. While pressing
REMOTEkey, turn
the power on.
“bc245” flashes on
the display, then
changes toSCANr.
2. Press . Or, press
or
until this screen
appears. Then press
to display Transfer
Speed.
3. To change the
transfer speed, press
and .
Then press to
select.
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							Clone Mode
You can clone the frequency data of oneBC 245XLT
scanner to another. After connecting the two scanners,
using the Scanner to Scanner steps (See page 63), make
sure the scanners are turned off. On each scanner, press
and hold
REMOTEkey and turn the radio on. Then release
the key.bc245will appear on the display.
1. On each scanner,
press .
Or press
or until this
screen is displayed on
both scanners. Then
press . (Clone
Mode)
2. Determine the
scanner that has the
frequency data that
you want to transfer.
This one must be set
up as the “Master
Unit”, and the other
must be set as the
“Slave Unit”.
3. On the scanner that
is the” Master Unit”,
press the key until
FirStappears in
the display.
4. On the scanner that
is the” Slave Unit”,
press the key until
ClonEappears in
the display.
5. Press the key on
both scanners. The
data transfer is started
from the Master Unit
to the Slave Unit.
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							During the data
transfer,FirSt”
andCLONE
characters will
continue to flash.
When the data
transfer is completed,
donEdisplays.
If the data transfer is
not successful, the
following error
message
will appear.
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							Care and Maintenance
General Use
nTurn the scanner off before disconnecting the
power or replacing the batteries.
nAlways write down the programmed frequencies in
the event of memory loss.
nIf memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.
The display shows
000.000in all channels when
there has been a memory loss.
nAlways press each button firmly until you hear the
entry tone for that key entry.
Location
nDo not use the scanner in high-moisture
environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
nAvoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near
heating elements or vents.
nIf the scanner receives strong interference or
electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from
the source of the noise. If possible, a higher
elevation, may provide better reception. Also try
changing the height or angle of the antenna.
Cleaning
nDisconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
nClean the outside of the scanner with a mild
detergent. To prevent scratches, do not use
abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub
the LCD window.
nDo not use excessive amounts of water.
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							Repairs
nDo not attempt any repair. The scanner contains
no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden
Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified
repair technician.
Birdies
nAll radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals).
If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no
sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies
are internally generated signals inherent in the
electronics of the receiver.
Press to lockout the channel, and then press
to resume scanning.
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							Troubleshooting
If yourBC 245XLTis not performing properly, try the
following steps.
Problem Suggestion
Scanner won’t work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of
the AC Adapter.
2. Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could
be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall
outlet or replace the battery pack.
Improper reception. 1. Check the antenna connection or move
and reposition the antenna.
2. Move the scanner.
3. You may be in a remote area which could require
an optional multi-band antenna.
Check with your dealer or local electronics store.
Scan won’t stop. 1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 14,
Setting the Squelch.
2. Check the antenna connection.
3. Check to see if many of the channels are locked
out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding
an active channel.
4. Review each channel’s frequency to see if it is still
stored in memory and is correct.
5. It’s possible that none of the programmed
frequencies are currently active.
Scan won’t start. 1. Press the key again.
2. Adjust the
SQUELCHcontrol.
3. Check to see if all channels are locked
out.
Weather Scan won’t work. 1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to
page 14, Setting the Squelch.
2. Check the antenna.
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