How do i program my uh-040xr so i can listen to the police

no sir it can not

Hi,

Yes they are a great digital radio scanner, not POLICE scanner,

Police around the world are fed up with people using these to listen in on their operations, and are progressively moving to digital mode, but a mode that these scanners wont pick up, P25 or not.

There are many other things to listen in on, and it doesn't involve the law, fire, ambulance services.

If you're in a country or state or city where these services have gone to digital mode, then you're out of luck, you will not here anything on their frequencies.

But that's what happens when silly people use these radios in pursuits or any other way that hinders the service from doing the duties.

I feel no pain for your loss.

Cheers,
Peter

The best programming instructions are in the factory manual that you can download ant print here:

http://scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-97_OwnersManual_ome20-527.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies and systems in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:

www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Hi afrench, my name is John. Welcome to FixYa. After units set up for a period of time like that, the capacitors discharge. Make sure you have the batteries in correct and turn them on and leave them on 12 to 24 hours in order for them to charge up. Could be some corrosion built up from the batteries leaking. Let me know how it goes, we are always ready to help you. Thanks for choosing FixYa.....John

First, make sure that you have the correct frequency for your local police. You can find a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area by visiting:
www.Reference.com

Program the frequency or frequencies using the instructions in the scanner's operating manual. and you should be all set. If you need the manual, you can download and print it, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC60XLT-1om.pdf

NOTE: If the frequency database shows that your local police are using a trunked system, you will not be able to monitor them using the BC60XLT-1. Trunked systems require a trunking scanner. Many law enforcement agencies are also using digital systems for their communications. If that's the case in your area you'll need a scanner capable of monitoring APCO-25 digital transmissions.

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

make sure the cellcall or any of the code settings are correct.

you don't need to program it, press the fire or police to listen

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/

your scanner will not tell you that, It will tell you if the police or talking and tell you were they or, If they or being sent to your area it will say were they or going to.

If you want frequencies, go to
www.radioreference.com