Page 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; PRECAUTIONS; Before you use this scanner, please observe the following:
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shocks, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ** These...
Page 3 - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW; This device may not cause harmful interference, and
3 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, u...
Page 4 - TAblE OF CONTENTS
4 TAblE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - lOCK OUT CHANNElS / FREqUENCIES
5 USINg YOUR bC355N SCANNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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 wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. ...
Page 8 - AbOUT YOUR NEW bC355N SCANNER
8 manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other ...
Page 9 - FEATURE SUMMARY; Note: The Police and Fire/EMg banks share a single
9 to the bank for that category. This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to hear. FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355N is a compact mobile/base scanner and one of the most user-friendly communication products available today. The BC355N features include: • Turbo search – Allows your BC355N to ...
Page 11 - bANd PlANS; USA: Press UP while powering on the scanner.; USA Band Plan; STEP
11 bANd PlANS Your BC355N can operate using either the common band steps used in the USA or Canada. To select a band plan: USA: Press UP while powering on the scanner. Canada: Press dOWN while powering on the scanner. The scanner remembers your setting if you power off. However, if you clear memory ...
Page 13 - Canada Band Plan
13 FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz) MOdE SERVICE lOWER UPPER 406.0000 419.9875 12.5 NFM Federal Government 420.0000 449.9875 12.5 NFM 70 cm Amateur Band 450.0000 469.9875 12.5 NFM UHF Band 470.0000 512.0000 12.5 NFM UHF “T” Band* 806.0000 823.9875 12.5 NFM 800 Band 849.0125 868.9875 12.5 NFM 894.0125 956....
Page 14 - Frequency band
14 FREqUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz) MOdE SERVICE lOWER UPPER 108.0000 136.9916 8.33 AM Aircraft Band 137.0000 174.0000 5.0 NFM Military Land Mobile 2 Meter Amateur Band Military Land Mobile VHF High Band Federal Government 406.0000 419.9875 12.5 NFM Federal Government 420.0000 449.9875 12.5 NFM 70 cm Amat...
Page 16 - INClUdEd IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAgE; Optional Accessories
16 Frequency band Close Call Sensitivity (Nominal) 108.000 - 136.9916 200 µV 806.000 - 956.000 450 µV INClUdEd IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAgE • BC355N Scanner • Telescoping Antenna • Flexible Window-Mount Mobile Antenna • AC Adapter • Vehicle Power Adapter • DC Power Cord for hard-wiring power from your ca...
Page 17 - INSTAllINg THE bC355N SCANNER; Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V
17 Mobile Mounting bracket (Model Mb-007) – For mobile use (In-car Installation); use it to install the BC355N in your car. External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) – To increase speaker volume in noisy environments. Contact your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 5...
Page 20 - Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply
20 3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided. CAUTION: do not drill into air bags . do not drill if what is behind the dashboard is unknown . 4. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel. Permanen...
Page 21 - Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel.; SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW
21 Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the REd wire connects to the chassis and the blACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box . 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW bC355N FRONT PANEl
Page 23 - activated
23 KEY PURPOSE Pd/Fd/EMg Press this key to scan the Police, Fire, and Emergency Services bands. Pressing this key cycles through the frequencies in the following order: • Police/Fire/Emergency Services - all activated • Police department only (turn off Fire/EMG bank) • Fire/EMG only (turn off Police...
Page 25 - ClOSE CAll; WX
25 KEY PURPOSE ClOSE CAll Press this key to begin monitoring for strong, nearby signals. Pressing this key cycles through the frequencies in the following order: • Close Call ® Priority - CC checks for Close Call hits every 2 seconds while monitoring other frequencies. You will hear a slight break i...
Page 26 - ) and then begins searching that band
26 KEY PURPOSE SEARCH Press the SEARCH key to search for active frequencies within a selected band range. l/O Press this key to temporarily or permanently lock out frequencies or channels from being searched or scanned. (L/O is explained in more detail in a later section.) Turn on the scanner while ...
Page 27 - Switch
27 ITEM PURPOSE VOlUME Control/Power Switch Turn this control clockwise to turn on the BC355N unit. Continue turning this control clockwise to adjust the volume. Sq (Squelch) Control Adjust Sq to set the scan threshold. When you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode, adjust Sq to eliminate ...
Page 29 - USINg YOUR bC355N SCANNER; SET UP; Adjusting Squelch; Turn Sq completely; Adjust the volume to a comfortable; OPERATINg MOdES; The BC355N operates in two modes - Scan and Search:
29 USINg YOUR bC355N SCANNER SET UP Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch - 1. Turn Sq completely counterclockwise. You should hear open squelch noise. 2. Turn Sq clockwise slowly until the sound disappears. This is the threshold point at which the incoming signal is just slightly stronger than the no...
Page 33 - Note: You must program channels
33 Scanning Service Bank Tips If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Begin scanning Press any service bank key; the bank label flashes and the SCAN message moves across the display screen. Scanning automatically stops on an active channel and displays that frequency (except for locked-out channels, w...
Page 34 - • HOld – Press this key to release the Scan
34 If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Stop scanning Press HOld. The scanner stays on the displayed channel until scanning is resumed. The bank’s screen label remains steady and does not flash. Resume scanning Press one of the following keys to continue scanning: • HOld – Press this key to release...
Page 35 - Use one of the following two methods:; Use the UP key to move through; frequencies and banks.
35 If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Keep scanning after the BC355N has stopped on an active channel If the BC355N stops on an active channel that you do not want to monitor but you do not want to lock out, press the bank key or the UP key. You will scan to the next frequency. Select a different...
Page 36 - Stop searching
36 If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Continue after the BC355N has stopped on an active channel If the BC355N stops on an active channel that you do not want to monitor but you do not want to lock out, press the SEARCH key or the UP/dOWN keys. Stop searching Press HOld. The scanner stays on the ...
Page 37 - SCREENS; This section shows typical screen displays:; SCANNINg bANKS; scan SCA; SCAN
37 SCREENS This section shows typical screen displays: SCANNINg bANKS police fire/emg air mrn scan SCA scan This screen shows BC355N is actively scanning a displayed bank. “ SCAN “scrolls from right to left across the screen, and the scanned bank will flash. police 45.0600 hold scan This screen show...
Page 38 - SEARCHINg bANdS; SPECIAl FEATURES; The BC355N scanner boasts of several special features:
38 SEARCHINg bANdS 148 ‐ 174 srch When bANd is pressed, this screen displays the band range to be searched. Press bANd again (or UP/dOWN within 3 seconds) to see other band ranges. 409.9875 srch ▲ This SEARCH screen shows that frequency 409.9875 has been found through an upward search. Pointers ( ▲ ...
Page 39 - Types of Lock Out
39 • Private Bank• Program Frequencies into Programmable Banks.• Program Lock• Clear All Memory lOCK OUT CHANNElS / FREqUENCIES Sometimes the scanner may stop on a particular channel or frequency because of noise or other unwanted transmissions. This feature lets you lock out channels and frequencie...
Page 41 - Note: You cannot lock out any frequencies in the WX bank .; Lock Out Tips; • Press HOld again to release the
41 in one of these banks, pressing that bank key will make the scanner emit an error tone and the scanner will not scan. Note: You cannot lock out any frequencies in the WX bank . Lock Out Tips If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Temporary Lock Out While on a channel or frequency, press l/O once. ...
Page 43 - Use UP or dOWN keys to find
43 If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Restoring a Single Locked-Out Channel or Frequency (Example: Channel 12 of the Private bank is locked out.) 1. Press the appropriate bank key (PRIVATE, Pd/Fd/EMg or AIR/MRN) to start scanning the bank that has the channel or frequency you want to unlock. 2. P...
Page 45 - key activates
45 If You Want to do This - Here’s How - Restoring All Permanently Locked Out Channels/Frequencies (Cont.) 4. All locked out channels/ frequencies in that bank are now unlocked and restored for scanning. Note: When that bank is the Private bank, all locked out channels of the Private bank are restor...
Page 47 - band
47 • C - C.PS - Set Pager screen. 3. Use the UP or dOWN keys to scroll through the menu selections. 4. Press PROg to select a menu, and then scroll up or down to view the menu options. When you have selected a menu option, press PROg to set it. 5. Press bANd key to return to the previous option, or ...
Page 48 - b1 lo; Scroll up or down to select bands for Close Call to monitor.; On; b1 lo on
48 1. From Step 4 previously, select C ‐ C.bAnd . The first band selection displays (B1 LO is automatically set to ON): b1 lo ▲▼ 2. Scroll up or down to select bands for Close Call to monitor. Press PROG. The screen displays that selection and “ On .” b1 lo on ▲▼ Setting C ‐ C.ALEt Options This menu...
Page 50 - The scanner finds a nearby signal; Found; Press any key to confirm the; Audio for that frequency continues
50 If You Want To - Here’s How - See a Frequency Found Through Close Call 1. The scanner finds a nearby signal through Close Call, it jumps to that frequency but does not display it. It does, however display the band number and flashes “ FOUND. ” b4 Found srch 2. Press any key to confirm the frequen...
Page 51 - PRIVATE bANK; Programming Frequencies and Channels
51 PRIVATE bANK The BC355N also provides 3 separate banks to hold favorite frequencies. When you find a frequency that you would like to listen to again, you can program it into either the Pd/Fd/EMg or AIR/MRN service bank or into the Private bank. The advantage to programming frequencies into the P...
Page 52 - Programming a Channel
52 located through the Search mode and through manually scanning the preprogrammed banks. In addition, websites such as www.radioreference.com provide listings of local broadcast frequencies. NOTE: The Cb and WX banks are not programmable . ERROR displays if you try to program a frequency into eithe...
Page 53 - CH; displays and
53 CH 40.0600 hold Press PROg. CH displays and flashes. police fire/emg 6 000.0000 hold l/o Press the key for the bank you want to program. In this example, Pd/Fd/EMg was pressed. police fire/emg 6 000.0000 hold l/o police fire/emg 40.0600 hold The screen cycles between two displays. The first scree...
Page 54 - HOLD; displays; displays and flashes.
54 police fire/emg 6 40.0600 hold scan Press PROg. The scanner programs the frequency into the indicated channel and then goes into SCAN HOLD mode. Press HOld to release the Hold and continue scanning the rest of the programmed channels, starting with the one you just programmed. Deleting a Programm...
Page 55 - Frequency changes to; continues
55 CH 000.0000 hold Frequency changes to 000.0000 and CH continues flashing. police fire/emg 3 40.0600 hold Press the bank containing the channel you wish to clear. The screen displays the first programmable channel for that bank. If that channel displays 000.0000 , press UP or dOWN until the channe...
Page 57 - PROgRAM lOCK FEATURE; When Program Lock is turned on, the scanner displays “; on Prg‐; “ as a reminder. When Program Lock is turned off; OF Prg‐Loc; ” and returns to the previous mode.; ClEAR All MEMORY
57 PROgRAM lOCK FEATURE The BC355N has a Program Lock feature to prevent accidentally programming entries or unauthorized programming. Press and hold the PROg key for longer than 2.5 seconds to toggle Program Lock on and off. Program Lock is available in the following modes: • Scan/Scan Hold• Band S...
Page 58 - TROUblESHOOTINg gUIdE; PROblEM
58 TROUblESHOOTINg gUIdE PROblEM SOlUTION Scanner won’t work Try one of these options: • Check the connections at both ends of the AC adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Move the AC adapter to another wall outlet. • Check the c...
Page 59 - Try one of these options:
59 PROblEM SOlUTION Improper Reception Try one of these options: • Check the antenna and its connection.• Move the scanner. • You may be in a fringe area. This may require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. Weather scan won’t work Try one of these opti...
Page 60 - Scan won’t stop
60 PROblEM SOlUTION Scan won’t stop Try one of these options: • Check and adjust Squelch • Check the antenna connection. • Check to see if all channels are locked out. It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are active at the time. Try the band search. Scan won’t start Try one of thes...
Page 61 - gENERAl PROdUCT CARE; Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.; lOCATION; Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
61 gENERAl PROdUCT CARE Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. Always press each keypad button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. lOCATION If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of the noise...
Page 62 - TECHNICAl SPECIFICATIONS
62 REPAIRS Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 or take it to a qualified repair technician. bIRdIES All radios may receive undesired signals or birdies. If your scanner stops during Search Mode and no sound is he...
Page 64 - WARRANTY; One Year Limited Warranty
64 Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance) Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ...
Page 66 - PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:
66 OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state...
