Page 2 - Precautions; Close CallTM is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The o...
Page 3 - contents
contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 the Fcc Wants You to KnoW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 scanning LegaLLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - SCROll CONTROl
turning on the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29a LooK at the disPLaY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30setting uP Your scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - the Fcc Wants You to KnoW; receiver
the Fcc Wants You to KnoW This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, use...
Page 7 - scanning LegaLLY; • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private
7 scanning LegaLLY Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wire-line (telephone and telegraph) service providers....
Page 8 - introduction
8 In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization. Changes or m...
Page 9 - Feature highLights
9 • Railroad• Civil Air• Military Air• CB Radio• FRS/GMRS/MURS• Racing Feature highLights 10 channel storage Banks - You can store up to 50 frequencies into each bank for a total of 500 frequencies so you can more easily identify calls. close call™ rF capture technology - you can set the scanner so ...
Page 12 - Scan Hold; Battery Low alert; FrequencY range
12 three Power options - let you power the scanner using the included two AA rechargeable or alkaline batteries or the supplied USB cable. Built-in charger - allows you to charge Ni-MH batteries in the scanner using a USB port on any computer and the supplied USB cable. Key confirmation tones - You ...
Page 13 - USA Band Plan
13 USA Band Plan FrequencY (Mhz) steP (khz) Mode Band LoWer uPPer 25.0000 27.9950 5.0 AM Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup CB Class D Channel Business & Forest Products 28.0000 54.0000 5.0 NFM 10 Meter Amateur Band VHF Low Band 6 Meter Amateur Band 108.0000 136.9916 8.33 AM Aircraft Band...
Page 14 - Canada Band Plan; incLuded With Your scanner
14 FrequencY (Mhz) steP (khz) Mode Band LoWer uPPer 400.0000 512.0000 6.25 NFM Miscellaneous Federal Government Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band Canada Band Plan FrequencY (Mhz) steP (khz) Mode Band LoWer uPPer 25.0000 27.9950 5.0 AM Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup CB Class...
Page 15 - • Wrist strap; oPtionaL accessories; USB cables are also available from the Uniden On-Line store.; scanning Basics
15 • Wrist strap If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, CST, Monday through Friday. oPtionaL accessories Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800)554-...
Page 16 - understanding scanning
16 What is searching? The BC125AT can search for active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and...
Page 17 - Conventional Scanning
17 CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive interference where there are several stations with output frequencies close to each other. When this occurs, you might hear multiple communications on the same frequency. The stations might even interfere with each other to the point where it is i...
Page 19 - understanding BanKs; Channel Storage Banks; Where to Learn More
19 understanding BanKs Channel Storage Banks To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, the 500 channels are divided into 10 channel storage banks containing 50 channels each. You could use each channel storage bank to group frequencies by department, location, area...
Page 20 - setting uP Your scanner; These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner.; connecting the antenna; Align the slots around the antenna's connector with the
20 system information. This web sites is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. setting uP Your scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner. If your scanner receives interference or el...
Page 21 - connecting an earPhone/headPhone; if you connect an external speaker to the
21 2. Slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector. 3. Rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile an...
Page 22 - non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst
22 adJusting the BeLt cLiP The factory-attached belt clip makes it easier to carry the scanner. Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust (loosen) the mounting screws or remove the belt clip completely. PoWering the scanner You can power the scanner using alkaline (ALK) non-rechargeable batteries (not su...
Page 24 - Charging the Ni-MH Batteries; never attempt to charge non-rechargeable; If you connect to a computer's USB port, the PC will prompt
24 • For longer operation, you can get higher capacity Ni-MH batteries at your local electronics store. This type of battery takes longer to recharge. Charging the Ni-MH Batteries The scanner has a built-in circuit that charges the included Ni-MH batteries when a USB cable connects it to a computer ...
Page 26 - aBout Your scanner; getting to KnoW the scanner; Normal
26 aBout Your scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set t...
Page 27 - Press; Func; and
27 mode for 3 seconds and then returns to Normal mode. The scanner displays F . During that 3 seconds you can press other keys and operate that function. Pressing Func again before 3 seconds returns to Normal mode and the F icon disappears. In Normal mode the F icon is not displayed. HEADSET JACK AN...
Page 28 - func
28 Key/icon Press to . . . Press Func and this key to . . . func • Enter Function mode for 3 seconds. • Return to Normal mode from Function mode. NA Hold/ • Hold on a current channel.• Release hold and resume scanning/searching. • Monitor an unprogrammed frequency after you have entered it. • Access...
Page 29 - Channel; turning on the scanner; Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you
29 Key/icon Press to . . . Press Func and this key to . . . / • Turn scanner on and off (press and hold). • Turn backlight on and off. Enter the Dis- play/Charge menu. Pgm/E • Select input data or a menu item. • Access a channel through its channel number. • Enter Channel Programming menu. • Quickly...
Page 30 - a LooK at the disPLaY; Not all of these icons may appear at the same time.; item Meaning; Quick Search
30 2. If the scanner is new or has been reset, the default mode is Scan Hold with all banks enabled and Close Call Do- Not-Disturb active. Otherwise, the scanner displays the last mode the scanner was in before it was powered down. a LooK at the disPLaY The display has indicators that show the scann...
Page 31 - Scan; WX
31 item Meaning 2 • Scan in Scan mode. • CC Search in Close Call Only mode. • Channel Number and Frequency.• Searching Frequency. 3 P identifies a Priority channel. 4 • BNK/SVC/SRC/BND shows banks/bands enabled for Scan/Service Search/Custom Search/Close Call Only mode. • C is for the Close Call Hit...
Page 32 - Function; Hold
32 item Meaning 15 • Hold on a channel.• Release hold and resume scanning. 16 Indicates Function mode. setting uP Your scanner When you turn on your scanner for the first time, you can set your screen display preferences as well as other elements such as squelch levels, volumes, brightness, etc. Usi...
Page 35 - the charging timer will reset to the set charging
35 4. When you have selected a setting, press Pgm/E to set it and return to the previous menu. 5. Press . Clr to exit. Setting the Charging Timer The Charging Timer menu is also a submenu of the Display/ Charge menu. It sets how long the scanner will charge the batteries when you plug the supplied U...
Page 36 - resetting the scanner clears all data and settings; All Memory Clear
36 2700mAh 16 hours Note: The batteries will take longer to charge when the scanner is in use. 4. Press . Clr to exit. Using the Keypad lock Use the scanner's keypad lock to protect it from accidental program changes. When the keypad is locked, only Func , Hold , , , and SCROll CONTROl (volume only)...
Page 37 - PrograMMing channeLs
37 • Set any setting When you connect your scanner to your PC, a series of screens will appear to assist you. USB drivers and programming software are available for download from http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BC125AT. PrograMMing channeLs Now that you have configured your scanner, you are ready ...
Page 38 - PrograMMing channeL text tags
38 4. Use number keys and . Clr for a decimal to enter the frequency. If you make a mistake, press . Clr to clear the display. Press Pgm/E to store the frequency and return to the Channel menu. 5. Press . Clr to return to the last screen. The scanner automatically rounds the entered number to the ne...
Page 39 - setting ctcss/dcs For a channeL
39 2. Press Pgm/E to enter the Channel menu. (You can also press Hold and scroll to the channel; press Func then Pgm/E .) 3. Scroll to select Edit Tag and press Pgm/E . 4. Turn SCROll CONTROl to choose the characters, pressing > or < to move the cursor to the right or left. If you make a mista...
Page 40 - setting channeL ModuLation
40 • CTCSS - the scanner prompts the user for the appropriate tone. Squelch will open for this channel only if the tone matches. • DCS - the scanner prompts the user for the appropriate code. Squelch will open for this channel only if the code matches. • CTCSS/DCS Search - the scanner displays any t...
Page 41 - setting the PrioritY channeL
41 • Auto - the scanner selects the modulation automatically based on the frequency’s band. • AM - the scanner uses AM modulation. • NFM - the scanner uses Narrowband FM modulation. • FM - the scanner uses FM modulation. 5. Press Pgm/E to save and return to the Channel menu. setting the PrioritY cha...
Page 42 - setting channeL deLaY; deLeting channeLs
42 setting channeL deLaY This setting controls how many seconds the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming scanning. If you select a minus delay time, the scanner stops on the transmission for the setting time, then automatically resumes scanning. (Default = 2 seconds) 1. To select ...
Page 43 - scanning stored channeLs
43 1. Press Hold then enter the channel number to delete. 2. Press Pgm/E to enter the Channel menu. (You can also press Hold and scroll to the channel; press Func then Pgm/E .) 3. Scroll to select Delete Channel and press Pgm/E . 4. At Confirm Delete?, press Pgm/E to delete the channel or .Clr to ca...
Page 46 - ManuaLLY seLecting a channeL
46 • Priority Scan - checks Priority channels every 2 seconds. If you set mode to Priority Scan , the scanner turns on the PRI icon during scanning or searching. • Priority Plus - scans only Priority channels in enabled banks. If you set Priority mode to Priority Plus , the scanner turns on the PRI+...
Page 48 - service search Mode; Nothing to
48 service search Mode If you do not have a reference to frequencies in your area, use a search to find a transmission. You can search for Police, Fire/Emergency, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing frequencies without knowing the specific frequencies ...
Page 54 - Upper
54 CTCSS/DCS Search This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during a Service Search. (Default = On) 1. Press Func then Pgm/E in any Service , Custom , or Quick Search/Search Hold mode to view the Search menu. 2. Turn SCROll CONTROl ...
Page 57 - cLose caLL; Using the Close Call Feature
57 cLose caLL Using the Close Call Feature Unlike searching, which requires the scanner to tune to a frequency to check for a transmission, Close Call RF capture directly detects the presence of a strong, nearby signal and tunes to that frequency. Close Call RF capture works great for finding freque...
Page 63 - Weather oPeration; searching For a Weather Broadcast
63 Close Call CTCSS/DCS Search This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during Close Call operation. (Default = On) 1. Press Func then Hold to view the Close Call menu. 2. Scroll to CTCSS/DCS Search and press Pgm/E . 3. Scroll to sel...
Page 64 - Weather aLert standBY
64 The upper line displays WX Scan and the lower line displays the scanning frequency with the channel number and the modulation. The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on the first good signal. Generally, there will be one channel of the seven that you will rec...
Page 65 - Weather aLert PrioritY; technicaL sPeciFications
65 Alert siren and displays WX Alert Warning . This siren sounds as long as the Weather Alert Tone (1050Hz) is broadcasted. Pressing any key stops the siren, opens the squelch, then monitors the Weather channel. To exit Weather Alert Standby mode, press Scan . Weather aLert PrioritY Enabling this se...
Page 70 - rBrc inForMation
70 rBrc inForMation As part of our committment to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC industry program to collect and recycle Ni-MH batteries within the US. Please call 1-800-BATTERY for information on Ni-MH battery recycling in your are...
Page 71 - reFerences; ctcss Frequencies
71 reFerences ctcss Frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233....
Page 73 - WarrantY; one Year LiMited WarrantY; Evidence of original purchase is required for; eLeMents oF WarrantY:; This warranty to the original user
73 the Uniden Parts and Service Division. the address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023. If you have internet access, you can visit http://www.uniden . com for aditional inform...
Page 75 - Procedure For oBtaining PerForMance oF WarrantY:
75 Procedure For oBtaining PerForMance oF WarrantY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged wi...
