Uniden BC365CRS 500-Channel Clock/ FM Radio Scanner Owner’s Manual

Uniden BC365CRS 500-Channel Clock/ FM Radio Scanner

PRECAUTIONS

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following.

IMPORTANT!

This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.

EARPHONE WARNING!

• You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with this scanner. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
• Set the speaker volume to a comfortable level before plugging in either a monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This is particularly true for the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.

WARNING: Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

• Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
• Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.

Important: If you use the supplied AC adapter to power the scanner but have not installed batteries in the scanner, never turn the scanner off by disconnecting the AC adapter or unplugging it from the AC outlet. This might corrupt the scanner’s memory. Always use POWER to turn the scanner off before disconnecting AC power.

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, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver

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. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission)
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions.

This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be 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 than as described in this manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile and/or portable 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.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Please unpack the box carefully and make sure you have:

• BC365CRS Scanner
• Telescoping Antenna
• AC Adapter

Not Shown:

• Other Printed Materials
• This Owner’s Manual

If any item is missing or obviously damaged, contact your place of purchase or visit the Uniden website at www.uniden.com to remedy the situation.

INTRODUCTION

Your BC365CRS scanner is a multi-featured conventional channel scanner. You can easily enter and store frequencies for police, fire/emergency, marine, air, HAM, and other radio services into 500 channels distributed over ten banks. The scanner also lets you listen to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather broadcasts for valuable information specific to your location. Use your scanner to monitor:

• Analog public safety channels
• Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics)
• NOAA weather transmissions
• Business/Industrial radio and utilities
• Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands
• Aircraft (commercial and private) band
• Railroad
• FM Broadcast Stations

BAND RANGES

Your BC365CRS can operate using the common band steps used in the USA or Canada. To select a band plan:

1. Turn off power to the scanner.
2. Turn power back on to the scanner.

For USA bands, press 1 while turning power back on. For Canada bands, press 2 while turning power back on.

USA Bands

2 Meter Amateur Band VHF High Band Federal Government

150.77500 – 150.81250| 7.5
150.81500 – 154.45250| 7.5
154.45625 – 154.47875| 7.5
154.48250 – 154.51250| 7.5
154.51500 – 154.52500| 5.0
154.52750 – 154.53500| 7.5
154.54000 – 154.60750| 7.5
154.61000 – 154.64750| 7.5
154.65000 – 157.44750| 7.5
157.45000 – 157.46500| 5.0
157.47000 – 163.24500| 7.5
163.25000 – 173.20000| 12.5
173.20375 – 173.21000| 6.25
173.21500 – 173.22000| 5.0
173.22500 – 173.38750| 12.5
173.39000 – 173.39625| 6.25
173.40000 – 174.00000| 5.0
8| 225.00000 – 380.00000| 12.5| AM| Military Air Band
9| 406.00000 – 419.99375| 6.25| NFM| Fed. Gov. Land Mobile
10| 420.00000 – 449.99375| 6.25| NFM| 70cm Amateur Band
11| 450.00000 – 469.99375| 6.25| NFM| UHF Standard Band
12| 470.00000 – 512.00000| 6.25| NFM| UHF TV*

This scanner cannot decode the digital TV transmissions in use on most channels.

Canada Bands

2 Meter Amateur Band VHF High Band Federal Government

8| 225.00000 – 380.00000| 12.5| AM| Military Air Band
9| 406.00000 – 419.99375| 6.25| NFM| Fed. Gov. Land Mobile
10| 420.00000 – 449.99375| 6.25| NFM| 70cm Amateur Band
11| 450.00000 – 469.99375| 6.25| NFM| UHF Standard Band
12| 470.00000 – 512.00000| 6.25| NFM| UHF TV*

This scanner cannot decode the digital TV transmissions in use on most channels.

Features

• Channel Memory Scanning — Scans frequencies you have stored in any of the channels or banks at a rate of up to 90 channels per second.
• Memory Availability — Store and scan any of up to 500 channels distributed over 10 banks.
• Direct Channel Access — Press 0-9 and HOLD to directly access any stored frequency.*
• Channel Lockout— Skip over stored frequencies (channels) using the Lockout feature to enable faster scanning.
• Alarm Clock with Snooze — provides standard radio broadcasts that you can set as your alarm sound.
• FM Broadcast — lets you store and search up to 30 preset FM broadcast channels for quick access.
• Priority Channel — Designate a specific frequency as a Priority Channel. Then the radio scans and checks that channel every 2 seconds. Select and designate up to 10 frequencies as Priority Channels (one per bank).
• Priority DND — Indicates that no priority checks will be made while receiving a transmission.
• Duplicate Channel Alert — Lets you know that a selected frequency has already been programmed into memory if you attempt to store it again.
• Limit Frequency Searching — Lets you designate lower and upper frequency range and search within that range for active frequencies.  You can then store frequencies in memory as channels for later recall.
• Skip Frequency — Skips non-favorite frequencies during Service Search and Limit Search. Up to 50 frequencies can be designated as skip frequencies.
• Service Search — Lets you designate one of the five preprogrammed service channels (Police, Fire/EMS, Air, Ham, Marine) to search.
• Weather (WX) Scan — Scan the preprogrammed weather channels.
• Weather Alert Detection — The scanner sounds an alert tone if it detects a weather alert while in Clock mode.
• Scan and Search Speed
  • Scan Speed. 100 channels per second maximum in Scan mode.
  • Search Speed. 100 steps per second maximum in Search mode.
  • Turbo mode. For frequency steps 5kHz apart, searching occurs in Turbo mode which is 300 steps per second.
• Clock Display — the scanner, in standby mode, displays the time. The clock also features an alarm that can sound up to 20 minutes or be shut off manually. A convenient snooze button lets you silence the alarm for an extra 5-minutes.
• Delay — you can enable or disable the 2-second delay to resume scanning when a transmission ends. Enabling this feature helps prevent missing a response from one of the parties in the transmission.
• LCD Backlight — you can enable or disable the LCD back lighted display.
• Key Touch Tone — a tone sounds to confirm you have made a valid key input while a different tone sounds to alert you to an invalid entry.
• EEPROM Memory Backup — the scanner uses a non-volatile EEPROM for memory backup.
• Battery Alert — A battery icon alerts you to a no battery installed condition, and a battery low voltage condition. An alert tone sounds when the battery needs to be replaced. The backup provides backup for the clock when power is off and will power scanning for a short time.
• Auto Power Off — turns the scanner off when the battery power gets too low.
• Sleep Mode – Automatically turns the scanner off after a preset time period.

CONTROLS

transmission.

Counter-clockwise = Open. If you open the squelch all the way, you will hear hissing between transmissions. This lets you hear weak signals, but prevents scanning.

Clockwise = Close. As you close squelch, a stronger signal is required to stop scanning and open audio. You normally set the control to a point just where hissing on all channels stops between transmissions.

3| SCAN| press to begin scanning the channels or to resume scanning.
Number| Key/Knob| What it does
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4| Alarm slide switch| Set to Off to disable alarm; Set to Radio to enable the radio alarm; Set to Tone to enable the tone alarm
5| SNOOZE/

Light

| Snooze: Press while the alarm sounds to silence the alarm for 5 minutes.

Light: Tap to turn on the backlight for 15 seconds. Press and hold to turn the LCD backlight on permanently. Press and hold again to turn off the backlight.

6| Time slide switch| Use to select your desired operation: Alarm Set ; Clock Set ; Clock.
7| HOLD/Sleep| HOLD: press to temporarily stop scanning, limit searching, or weather scanning and remain on the channel. The scanner displays the channel on hold. Press again to resume searching or scanning.

Sleep: Press and hold to set how long the unit will remain on before it turns itself off.

8| E/PGM| Program mode: Press to enter the Program mode. Then:

3.    Enter the desired frequency using the numeric keys.

4.    Press E/PGM to store that frequency into the memory.

In Limit Search mode, Press E/PGM after entering the frequency to program the upper and lower frequency limits.

9| 0 to 9| –  Press a numeric key to enter a frequency.

–  Press a numeric key to change a channel (Direct Channel Access feature)

–  Press a numeric key to enable or disable a channel banks. These channel banks display across the top of

the LCD.

10| Power| Press to turn power on and off. The time displays when power is off (Standby mode).
11| ./Clr| –  Press to input a decimal point when you enter a frequency.

–  Press to cancel a numeric key input ( 0 to 9)

–  Press to clear an error display.

12| SEARCH/FM1| In Scanner mode: Press to start a Limit Search or to resume searching.

In Service Select mode: Press to select POLICE service. In FM mode, press to select the FM1 memory bank.

–  Press to lock or unlock a channel memory in SCAN (HOLD) or PROGRAM mode.

–  Press to set or clear the frequencies in the skip Frequency list in the Limit Search (HOLD) and Service Search (HOLD) modes.

In FM mode, press to select the FM2 memory bank.

In Service Select mode: Press to select the FIRE/EMS service.

Press and hold to unlock all registered channels or frquencies in the following modes:

–  Scan Hold (unlock all registered channels in the selected bank)

–  Program

–  Service Search Hold

–  Limit Search Hold

14| DELAY/FM3| –  In Scanner mode, press to turn the delay option on/off.

–  In FM mode, press to select the FM3 memory bank.

–  In Service mode, press to select AIR service.

15| PRI/MEM| –  In Scanner mode, press to set a Priority channel for Scan Hold mode and Program mode.

–  In Program mode, press to set the Priority channel setting. In SCAN and SCAN HOLD, press to set Priority Scan on or off.

–  In FM mode, press to select Memory mode to allow quick channel recall using the 0-9 keys.

–  In Service mode, press to select HAM service.

16| SVC/DIR| –  In Scanner mode press to change to Service Search mode.

–  In FM mode, press to change to Direct Entry mode to allow channel frequency selection using the up / down arrows or 0-9 keys.

–  In Service mode, press to select MARINE service.

17| MODE Switch| Use to select the desired mode: FM ; Weather ; or

Scanner. (Slide switch must be set to Clock)

– Decrease one channel in these modes:

x Scan Hold

x Service Search Hold

x WX Hold

x Program Hold

–  Decrease one frequency in Limit Search Hold mode and Direct entry in Radio mode.

–  Decrease time in Time Setting and Sleep mode. Press and hold to:

–  Rapidly decrease channels in these modes:

x Scan Hold

x Service Search Hold

x WX Hold

x Program Hold

–  Rapidly decrease frequencies in Limit Search Hold mode and Direct entry in Radio mode.

–  Rapidly decrease time in Time Setting and Sleep mode.

19| ▲| Press once to:

– Increase one channel in these modes:

x Scan Hold

x Service Search Hold

x WX Hold

x Program Hold

–  Increase one frequency in Limit Search Hold mode and Direct entry in Radio mode.

–  Incerase time in Time Setting and Sleep mode. Press and hold to:

–  Rapidly increase channels in these modes:

x Scan Hold

x Service Search Hold

x WX Hold

x Program Hold

–  Rapidly increase frequencies in Limit Search Hold mode and Direct entry in Radio mode.

–  Rapidly increase time in Time Setting and Sleep mode.

20| Power jack| DC IN power input jack
Number| Key/Knob| What it does
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21| HEADPHONE

jack

| connects a headphone for privacy or an external speaker.

If you connect an external speaker to the scanner’s headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner.

22| PC I/F| Update firmware through this data (PC) connection.

Display

radio station
2| L/O| Indicates a Locked Out channel or to skip a frequency while searching
3| SRCH| Displays in Limit Search and Service Search modes Radio mode: Indicates Direct Entry mode
4| DELAY| Indicates a 2 second set delay for a channel before scanning resumes
5| PGM| Indicates Program mode
6| Battery| Solid: Battery power is full

Flashes when the battery power is low. Non-flashing: no battery installed

7| HOLD| Indicates a hold in Scan, Search, WX, and Direct Entry mode
Number| Display| What it means
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8| 25, 33, 50, 66,

75

| One of these numbers displays to indicate the frequency step. For example, “ 25 ” indicates 0.25kHz.
9| MARINE| Indicates searching commercial and private watercraft communications
10| HAM| Indicates searching amateur radio services
11| AIR| Indicates searching commercial and private Air communications
12| FIRE/EMS| Indicates searching the Fire or Emergency Medical Services
13| AM/PM P

M

| Indicates AM/PM and appears in Clock mode

The letter “P” indicates a Priority channel in Scan mode.

The letter “M” indicates the Minute setting in Sleep Time Set mode.

14| POLICE| Indicates a Police service search
15| WX| Indicates the Weather channel
16| | Indicates that the Priority channel scan is active. Reversed indicates that Priority channel DND is active.
17| ALARM| Indicates the alarm is enabled. Flashes when alarm sounds or

if Snooze is selected

Notes: The backlight turns off automatically after 15 seconds from the last key stroke (if not permanently turned on).

The scanner sounds special tones as follows:

• to confirm key entry.
• to indicate an error in key entry.
• to indicate low battery voltage.

SETTING UP THE SCANNER

These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner:

• If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. You might also try changing the height or angle of the antennas.
• Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset with proper impedance for private listening.
• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as in the kitchen or bathroom.
• Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

CONNECTING POWER

1. Insert the supplied AC Adapter’s barrel plug into the power jack on the back of the scanner. Then plug the Adapter into a standard household outlet that supplies 120V AC, 60Hz. The scanner goes into Power Off mode and the clock displays. Do not plug the adapter into a switch controlled outlet.
2. Open the battery compartment and insert 3 AA batteries. Be sure to note the polarity markings in the battery compartment. You can use either alkaline or rechargeable batteries, but the scanner will not recharge batteries in the compartment.
   • Use only fresh alkaline AA batteries. Rechargeable batteries can be used, but battery life is shorter than with alkaline batteries.
   • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
   • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. # Batteries are intended to provide backup power for the clock and for scanning for a short time. When the backup batteries becomes too low, appears. Promptly replace the batteries.
3. When you either install batteries or connect the AC Adapter to a standard US wall outlet, the scanner powers on and goes to STANDBY mode. The display shows the initial clock time of 12:00 AM. The scanner remains in STANDBY mode.

CONNECTING AN ANTENNA

The scanner uses an external telescopic antenna to receive all signals. Connect the supplied rod antenna by pushing the antenna’s connector onto the antenna jack on the back of the scanner and twisting it to the desired angle. You can also use an external antenna (not supplied) to help to bring in weaker signals. Use RG58, 50-Ohm lead with a BNC connector to connect the antenna to the scanner. Connect and mount the antenna according to the instructions provided with the antenna.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow all safety warnings provided with the antenna. Failure to do so could expose you to risk of injury or death and could severely damage the scanner.

USING THE BACKLIGHT

To turn on the backlight for 15 seconds, tap SNOOZE/Light. To turn on the backlight permanently, press and hold SNOOZE/Light for over 2 seconds. To turn off the backlight, press and hold SNOOZE/Light again.

USING THE CLOCK

Your scanner’s clock displays whenever you turn off the radio functions. It can also be used as a standard alarm clock.

SETTING THE CURRENT TIME

Follow the steps to set the current time:

1. Move the slide switch to Clock Set. The hour digits flash.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the hour by one hour increments or press the number keys to select the present hour. Then press E/PGM to set the hour. The minutes digits flash.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the minute setting by one minute or press the appropriate number keys to enter the minutes. The seconds reset to 00. Press E/PGM, AM/PM flashes.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to move from AM to PM and back. Make your selection, and then move the slide switch to Clock. The scanner exits the clock setting mode. ##Seconds resets to zero (0) when you reset the time.

SETTING THE ALARM TIME

Follow these steps to set the alarm time:

1. Move the slide switch to Alarm Set. The hours digits flash.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the hour by one hour increments or press the number keys to select the present hour. Then press E/PGM to set the hour. The minutes digits flash.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the minute setting by one minute or press the appropriate number keys to enter the minutes. Press E/PGM to set the minutes. The AM/PM display icon flashes.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to move from AM to PM and back. Press E/PGM to make your selection. To lock in the alarm time, move the slide switch to Clock.

To have the BC365CRS alert you at the preset time, slide Off/Radio/Tone to either Radio or Tone. If you set the selector to Radio, the alarm will sound with the selected audio source (FM, Scanner, or Weather). If you set the selector to Tone, the scanner will sound a tone at the preset time. To silence the alarm, slide Off/Radio/Tone to Off. If you do not turn off the alarm, it will sound for 20 minutes, then reset to alert you again the following day.

USING SNOOZE

When the alarm sounds, press the snooze bar to silence the alarm for 5 minutes.

LISTENING TO FM CHANNELS

To listen to FM channels, slide the mode selector to FM when power is on. Press the button at the top of the scanner to select the desired source (FM1, FM2, or FM3). Radio stations are programmed into 30 channels for FM1, FM2, and FM3.

DIRECTLY SELECTING A CHANNEL

Press SVC/DIR to select the direct entry mode. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to step through the selected band. The scanner stops on active channels. You can also enter the channel frequency using the keypad. Enter the channel frequency and press E.

USING FM CHANNEL MEMORY

Your scanner has 30 FM channels for quick channel recall (FM1/FM2/FM3). To store a channel into memory:

1. Select the band (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
2. Directly select the channel you want to store (see above).
3. While listening to the channel, press and hold the number button that corresponds to the channel you want to save the channel into for 2 seconds. The scanner switches to the Memory mode for the current band.

To quickly recall a channel:

1. Select the band (FM1, FM2, or FM3).
2. Select the channel memory mode by pressing PRI/MEM.
3. Tap the number button that corresponds to the channel where the frequency is stored.

SETTING UP SLEEP MODE

You can set the amount of time the scanner will remain on. For example, if you are going to bed and you want to listen to the radio for a while, you can set the scanner to turn itself off after 20 minutes. If you are listening to weather reports during the day, you can turn Sleep mode off to keep the scanner from turning itself off.

1. With the scanner power turned on, press and hold HOLD/Sleep. The number of minutes currently set for Sleep mode displays.
2. Use ▲/▼ to scroll up or down to select (or use the keypad to directly enter) the minutes the scanner will stay on (1 – 99, or OFF to turn off Sleep mode). Press E/PGM to select that number.
3. The screen return to the previous display.

USING THE SCANNER MEMORIES

Your scanner has 500 channels that you can save frequencies into for scanning. The channels are arranged in 10 banks of 50 memories each. While scanning, you can quickly select which bank to scan by pressing the number button that corresponds to the bank you want to turn on or off for scanning. To select the scanner mode, slide the mode switch to Scanner.

PROGRAMMING MEMORIES

You will first need to determine the frequencies you want to save. This varies widely depending on what you want to listen to and your geographic area. There are many frequency reference sources available on the internet that can get you started. One such source, http://www.radioreference.com, has a diverse listing of many conventional frequencies. You might also search for regional hobbyist sites that cover your area or check the database at the FCC’s General Menu (http://www.fcc.gov) for frequencies of interest. Make a list of the frequencies you want to program, then organize them in groups. The following table is an example of one way to organize and keep track of your frequencies.The numbers in the left-hand columns correspond to your scanner’s channel numbers. Only the first 10 channels of the first three banks are shown here.

Follow these steps to enter or change a frequency in a memory:

1. Press E/PGM to enter the Program mode (the scanner turns on the PGM icon).
2. If the current channel is not the one you want to program, enter the channel number then press HOLD.
3. Enter the frequency, including the decimal point, and then press E/PGM.
4. To program the next channel, press ▲ or ▼ and repeat step 3. To program a different channel, repeat from step 2.
5. To exit Program mode, press HOLD or SCAN or change the scanner’s mode.

Notes:

1. Any frequency you program replaces the previous channel contents.
2. If you enter a frequency you have already stored in a different channel in Step 3, the scanner beeps and displays the channel where you have previously stored the frequency. If you want to store the frequency anyway, press E/PGM a second time in Step 3.
3. To clear the contents of a channel, enter 0 in Step 3.
4. Channels you program are automatically unlocked (see “Locking/Unlocking Channels) and have Delay turned on (See “Setting Channel Delay”).

• SELECTING A CHANNEL
  To select a single channel to monitor, press HOLD. The scanner turns on the HOLD icon. Then, select a channel by pressing ▲ or ▼ to go to the channel or input the channel number then press HOLD.

• SCANNING MEMORY BANKS
  To scan the channels you have programmed, press SCAN. The scanner scans all unlocked programmed channels in enabled memory banks, stopping on a channel when it detects a transmission. To turn on/off channel banks while scanning, press the number button that corresponds to the channel bank you want to enable or disable.

• LOCKING/UNLOCKING CHANNELS
  You can lock channel so that they are not scanned, even if their bank is turned on. Simply press L/O when the scanner stops on a transmission on the frequency or manually select the channel, then press L/O. The L/O icon displays when it is set to a locked out channel. To unlock a channel, manually select the channel then press L/O. The scanner turns off the L/O icon and includes the channel when scanning its bank. To unlock all channels related to a specific bank in Scan mode, press and hold L/O for 2 seconds. The scanner beeps twice and the L/O icon disappears.

• USING PRIORITY SCAN
  You can set one channel in each bank as a priority channel. If you turn on the Priority feature, the scanner will check the priority channel in enabled banks every 2 seconds, even if it has stopped on a transmission on another channel. To set the channel in a bank to be the priority channel, manually select the channel; then, while holding on the memory, press E/PGM to put the scanner in Program mode and press PRI. The scanner turns on the P icon when it is stopped on a channel designated as priority. To switch between Priority Scan/Priority DND/Off, press PRI while the scanner is scanning or holding on a channel (but not in Program mode). You will notice a short break in audio every 2 seconds as the scanner checks the enabled priority channel. If there is a transmission on a priority channel, the scanner will immediately tune to that channel. If Prirority DND is set, the scanner does not check Priority channels during receiving.

• SETTING CHANNEL DELAY
  You can set the scanner to pause for 2 seconds at the end of a transmission on a channel. This is useful to help prevent missed replies. Delay is turned on by default when you program a channel. To turn Delay off (or back on), select
  the channel and then press DELAY. The scanner turns on the DELAY icon for channel that have been programmed with Delay.

• SEARCHING FOR ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
  Many people enjoy searching for the unknown frequencies that are in use in their area but are not posted to any site or in any publication. The BC365CRS has two ways to search: x Limit Searcing. Searches between two designated frequencies, creating upper and lower limits. x Service Searching. Searches for specific types of agencies based on the FCC’s standard frequency allocation for such services.

USING LIMIT SEARCH

There are three Limit Search modes: xx Program Search Range. This mode allows you to set the upper and lower limits of your search range. xx Limit Search. This mode will search for active frequencies within the upper and lower limits designated. It will stop when it locates a frequency. xx Limit Search Hold. During Limit Search mode, press HOLD/Sleep to stop searching with the serach range regardless of whether you have found transmission. Press HOLD/Sleep or SEARCH/AM to resume searching.

Programming the Limit Search Range Upper/Lower Limits

1. Press SEARCH then HOLD. The scanner holds on the current search frequency.
2. Enter one of the range limits, then press E/PGM.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ then enter the other range limit, and press E/PGM. Searching the Selected Range After entering the limits (or use the default limits), press SEARCH. The scanner starts searching from the lower range up to the higher range. To change the direction of the search, press ▲ or ▼.

Holding on a Frequency within the Limit Search Range

1. In Limit Search mode, press HOLD/Sleep.The scanner holds on the current frequency regardless of its transmission state.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the direction of the search if desired.
3. Press HOLD/Sleep again or SEARCH/AM to resume searching.

SAVING A FOUND FREQUENCY INTO A CHANNEL

1. When the scanner stops on the frequency you want to save, press HOLD to hold on that frequency.
2. Press E/PGM. The scanner displays the lowest-numbered empty channel (or channel number 1 if all channels are used).
3. Use ▲/▼ to select the channel to store the frequency, then press E/PGM to store the frequency into that channel.

SEARCH LOCKOUTS

• If the scanner stops on a frequency that you don’t want to hear, you can lock it out. When locked out, the scanner won’t stop on the frequency in either Limit Search or Service Search.
• Press L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency to lock it out. L/O displays.

To unlock the frequency:

1. press HOLD during a Search.
2. Manually step to the frequency using the ▲/▼ keys.
3. When you have selected the locked out frequency, press L/O to unlock it.

TO UNLOCK ALL FREQUENCIES

1. Press HOLD during a Search.
2. Press and hold L/O.

LISTENING TO SERVICE CHANNELS

USING SERVICE SEARCH

You can select any of Police, Fire/EMS, Aircraft, Ham, and Marine channels for active frequencies in your area.

Selecting a Service to Search

Press SVC to enter the service search mode, then press the button corresponding to the service you want to search. When the scanner stops on a transmission, you can force it to resume searching by pressing ▲ or ▼.

The BC365CRS searches five preset service frequencies:

• Police
• Fire/EMS
• AIR
• HAM
• Marine

To access these service frequencies:

1. Move the Mode slide switch to Scanner. The five Service modes display on the LCD above the buttons that control them.
2. Press the applicable button to access that Service mode:

A Service search begins once a service is selected.

LISTENING TO WEATHER CHANNELS

The scanner lets you easily listen to NOAA weather channels in use in your area. Slide the audio source selector to Weather. The scanner scans the preset weather frequencies and stops if it detects a transmission. If you want to check for another frequency in use in your area, press SCAN or press ▲ or ▼. Press HOLD/Sleep to hold on the current weather channel.

Seven NOAA weather channels are available across most of the US. To find out which channel is in use in your area, visit the NOAA web site at http://www.noaa.nws.gov. Select one of these frequencies if they are in use in your area.

WEATHER ALERT DETECTION

The scanner sounds a weather alert tone if it detects an alert under the following settings:

• Mode = Weather
• Time = Clock
• Power = Off

The weather alert siren tone sounds as long as the scanner detects the alert. If it can no longer detect the alert, the siren tone stops. Press any key to stop the tone and move into WX Hold mode.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

GENERAL USE

• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.
• If memory is lost, reprogram each channel.
• Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry.

LOCATION

• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
• If 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 might provide better reception.
• Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.

CLEANING

• Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
• Clean 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.
• Do not use excessive amounts of water.

REPAIRS

• Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts.
• Contact Uniden Customer Care or take it to a qualified repair technician.

BIRDIES

All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.

RESETTING THE SCANNER (CLEARING ALL MEMORIES)

To reset the scanner to factory defaults, disconnect power to the scanner and remove any batteries if they are installed.. Then, while holding down 2, 9, and HOLD, reconnect power to the scanner. All scanner memory contents are erased and the band plan resets to USA. Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Band Coverage:

• USA: 12 Bands
• Canada: 12 Bands

Weather Service Channel:

• 162.4000 MHz
• 162.4250 MHz
• 162.4500 MHz
• 162.4750 MHz
• 162.5000 MHz
• 162.5250 MHz
• 162.5500 MHz

Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SNAD:

• 0.4 μV at 25.0050 MHz
• 0.3 μV at 40.8400-53.9800 MHz
• 0.5 μV at 88.1000-107.5000 MHz
• 0.4 μV at 118.8000-135.5000 MHz
• 0.3 μV at 138.1500 MHz
• 0.2 μV at 162.4500 MHz
• 0.3 μV at 173.2250 MHz
• 0.4 μV at 225.0500-315.0500 MHz
• 0.4 μV at 325.0500 MHz
• 0.3 μV at 406.8750-511.9125 MHz

Channels:

• 500 (50 channels x 10 Banks)

Scan Rate:

• Up to 90 channels per second

Search Rate:

• Up to 90 steps per second
• Up to 270 steps per second at 5 kHz step

Time Accuracy:

• +/− 20 seconds per month at normal temperature (25°C ± 5°C)

Audio Output (normal):

• 0.9W Max

Power Requirements:

• AD-1008 (120V AC 60Hz)
• DC 12.0 V (EXT. power jack)
• 3 x AA size Alkaline batteries, 4.5 DC (not included)

Antenna:

• Telescoping (included)

External Jacks:

• Antenna jack
• Headphone Jack
• DC 12V Power Jack
• PC I/F (Only used for firmware updates)

Accessories:

• AC Adapter (AD-1008)
• Telescopic Antenna
• Owner’s Manual

Speaker (internal):

• 8 ohm, 2 watt

Operating Temp:

• 14°F (−10°C) to +122°F (+50°C)

Storage Temp:

• −4°F (−20°C) to +140°F (+60°C)

Size (without antenna):

• 5.8(W) × 8.2(D) × 3.2(H) inches
• 147.75(W) × 209.0(D) × 80.7(H) mm

Weight (without antenna, AC adaptor, and batteries):

• 21.2 oz (560g)

FCC PART 15 & IC COMPLIANCE

FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you might also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Service C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100 Roanoke, TX 76262

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Uniden BC365CRS 500-Channel Clock/FM Radio Scanner?

The Uniden BC365CRS is a 500-channel clock/FM radio scanner designed for monitoring various radio frequencies, including public safety, weather, and amateur radio bands. It also features a built-in FM radio and clock for added functionality.

How does the Uniden BC365CRS operate?

The Uniden BC365CRS operates by scanning and monitoring radio frequencies. Users can program up to 500 channels to listen to various transmissions, including police, fire, weather, and other public safety communications. The device scans through the programmed channels to provide real-time audio monitoring.

Is the Uniden BC365CRS compatible with specific radio bands?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS is compatible with a wide range of radio bands, including police, fire, weather, marine, amateur radio, and more. Users can customize the programming to include the specific bands they want to monitor.

What is the scanning speed of the Uniden BC365CRS?

The scanning speed of the Uniden BC365CRS may vary, and users can adjust the scanning speed based on their preferences. The device allows users to set different scanning speeds for different situations, such as fast scanning for emergencies or slower scanning for casual monitoring.

Can the Uniden BC365CRS store and display channel names?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS allows users to assign names to channels for easy identification. The device features a text display that shows the channel names, making it convenient for users to know which frequencies they are monitoring.

What is the range of the Uniden BC365CRS?

The range of the Uniden BC365CRS depends on the specific radio bands and frequencies being monitored. It covers a wide range of public safety, weather, and other communication bands, providing users with access to a diverse set of channels.

Does the Uniden BC365CRS have a built-in FM radio?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS features a built-in FM radio, allowing users to listen to their favorite FM radio stations. This adds versatility to the device, providing entertainment options in addition to monitoring public safety channels.

Can the Uniden BC365CRS be used as an alarm clock?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS can be used as an alarm clock. It features a clock with an alarm function, allowing users to set alarms for specific times. This makes it a multifunctional device suitable for both radio monitoring and timekeeping.

What power source does the Uniden BC365CRS use?

The Uniden BC365CRS typically uses an AC power adapter for primary power. Some models may also support battery operation for portability, allowing users to use the scanner in various locations without a constant power source.

Is the Uniden BC365CRS programmable through a computer?

The Uniden BC365CRS is often programmable using a computer. Users can connect the scanner to a computer and use programming software to manage and customize the channels, frequencies, and settings. This provides a convenient way to update and organize the scanner's programming.

What is the memory capacity of the Uniden BC365CRS?

The Uniden BC365CRS typically has a memory capacity for storing up to 500 channels. Users can program and organize these channels based on their monitoring preferences and needs.

Can the Uniden BC365CRS receive weather alerts?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS is often equipped with weather alert functionality. It can receive alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and provide users with real-time information about severe weather conditions and emergencies in their area.

Is the Uniden BC365CRS suitable for hobbyist radio enthusiasts?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS is suitable for hobbyist radio enthusiasts who want to monitor a variety of radio bands and frequencies. Its programmable channels and versatile scanning features make it a popular choice among radio hobbyists.

Can the Uniden BC365CRS be used for airband monitoring?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS is often capable of monitoring airband frequencies, allowing users to listen to communications between aircraft and air traffic control. This feature adds to the scanner's versatility for aviation enthusiasts.

What is the warranty coverage for the Uniden BC365CRS?

The warranty for the Uniden BC365CRS typically ranges from 1 year to 3 years.

Does the Uniden BC365CRS have a headphone jack for private listening?

Yes, the Uniden BC365CRS is often equipped with a headphone jack, allowing users to listen to radio transmissions privately using headphones. This is convenient for situations where users prefer not to use the built-in speaker.

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