Trunking systems are best programmed using 3rd party PC software. If programming is not done correctly it can make the scanner not function properly.
- Press PROG. 3 menu items show up above the F keys (F1, F2, F3)
- Press F1 (NEW) then F2 (CONV)
Flashing curser is on Scan lists. Default Scan list is Scan list 1 (*01). The * indicates that Scan list is selected. Note: if you are not saving the new frequency to Scan list 1 then press SEL to unselect Scan List 01 before proceeding.
a. Change scan list: Press the right or left arrow to select a different scan list.
b. Press SEL an * will be in front of the new scan list.
Press the Down button to FREQ:
Press the SEL button. Enter the frequency you want to listen to. Make sure that you use the decimal point when entering in frequencies, i.e., 154.235
Press F1 (DONE) when completed entering in the frequency.
Press Down again to the TAG: option. Here is where you would name the Frequency – “city police” or “county fire” for example. See page 21 for how to enter in text.
When finished press F1 (Done)
Optional: Press Down again to the SQ Mode option. If you know the squelch type and code press either the right or left arrow to the correct Squelch type for the frequency you entered.
a. Press the Down arrow.
b. Press the Right arrow to select the correct squelch tone.
If you want to have the LED come on when this frequency is reporting
a. Press the Down button to LED Mode: default is Solid, option is Flash - use right or left button to change.
b. Press the Down button to LED Color: Use right or left button to select a color.
When finished press F1 (Save)
When it’s saved you can add another frequency by repeating from step 2 (F2 button [CONV]) on. If finished simply press SCAN button
You can also watch a video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebba-OpycNc
Note: Above video is not associated with The Whistler Group.