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Programming and Receiving
Trunked Systems
Programming Trunking Frequencies
The first step in tracking a trunked system is storing the frequencies in one of the 10
available banks in your scanner. Remember that you can only store one trunking system in
each bank.
Important: If you are programming an EDACS or LTR trunked system, you must enter the
frequencies in a specific order. Check the frequency guide included with the
scanner for the frequencies in your area. For additional frequencies, check the
websites listed on page 5.
1. Press
MENU
.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TRUNK DATA and then
press
E
.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the bank no. and then press
E
.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the TRUNK TYPE and then
press
E
.
☞ Remember! You can also use the VFO control for scrolling. Also instead of pressing
E
, you can press the VFO/SELECT control or press the
SELECT/MUTE
key.
5. Choose the system you want to track using the
keypad, ▲ or ▼ and then press
E
.
4. To exit from this mode, press
MENU
repeatedly.
5. Select a channel using the keypad and then press
MAN
.
6. Enter a frequency for the trunked system using
the keypad.
For example, enter
867.8375
(Type 2) or enter a
frequency you are going to track.
No. LCD display Icon Trunking Type Special requirements
1 Type 2 800 M Motorola Type 2 800 MHz
2 Type 1 M Motorola Type 1 a. Must program a fleet map.
3 Type 2 900 M Motorola Type 2 900 MHz
4 Type 2 UHF M Motorola Type 2 UHF b. Must program base, spacing,
5 Type 2 VHF M Motorola Type 2 VHF frequency and offset channel.
6 EDCS WIDE E EDACS Wideband 9600 baud c. Must program frequencies
7 EDCS Narrow E EDACS Narrowband 4800 baud in exact order
8 LT L LTR and location.
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