How do you change/enter a frequency? im trying to listen the local police radio but i dont know how to work this scanner.

I can suggest some resources that you can use to find the frequencies you're looking for.
One option is to check the website of the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office or the local government website for information on radio frequencies used by their departments. Another option is to visit the website of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and use their online database to search for radio frequencies assigned to Chippewa County.
You can also try searching for online forums or groups of radio enthusiasts or scanner hobbyists that may have information on frequencies used in the Chippewa County area.
It's important to note that you may need a license or permission to use certain frequencies, and it's always a good idea to check local regulations and guidelines before using any radio equipment.

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

With the distant services still coming in, it's probable that your local agencies have changed from single-frequency operations to a trunked system or, if already trunked, that frequency/user assignments have been updated within the system. For the latest on active frequencies and systems in your area, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

finding the frequencies is pretty straight forward...
here's one easy solution..The simplest way is to GOOGLE.
go to google.com

enter "radio frequencies" and your county name and state..
you'll get the links to posted municipal services' radio freq's.
Then simply enter them into your scanner memory...

If you need the "10 codel" definitions, you can get those too so that you'll fully understand what all their abbreviations mean...
Have fun..

First you need to know what frequencies are in use in your area. For a comprehensive database, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

To enter (program) a frequency for future scanning:
- Slide the MODE switch to Scanner
- Press the E (PGM) key. This will turn on the PGM indicator at the top right of the display.
- Press the UP or DOWN arrow (above the SCAN and HOLD keys) to advance to the desired channel, OR enter the channel number using the keypad.
- Press HOLD
- Enter the frequency, including the decimal point (e.g. 155.67).
- Press the E (PGM) key.
- To continue programming, use the UP or down key to advance OR enter a channel number, press HOLD, and continue programming as above.

When you're finished programming, press HOLD or SCAN.

I hope this helps. I have a BC370CRS on my desk, and I found that the programming is fairly simple -- once I got used to it.

NOTE: The BC370CRS will NOT work with trunked or digital radio systems. If these are in use in your area you will need a different scanner to listen in.

No problem!
First if you don't have an owner's manual you can download a copy free HERE

Be sure to read all of it...it's got great info to get you comfortable with all the controls of your scanner.

Secondly you'll need local radio frequencies for your area.
Do a google.com search enter "radio frequencies" and also the name of your city, county and state.
You'll find people may have posted lists of frequencies for your area.

Print out the lists and then by following the step by steps in the owner's manual, enter each frequency into your scanner .

Once you've got them entered... you'll be ready to scan!
For understanding the 10-code language used, do a google search for "10-codes" and you should be able to find a list of definitions... They'll also use alot of local abreviations for street names and locations and those will be understood more as you listen to your local calls for a while.
good luck and have fun...and be safe.
k

If you want police "ten codes" you can get a list online via a google search. IF you want radio frequencies for your local police, fire, ambulance etc, you can enter a google search for "radio frequencies" and the name of your county, state, city.. it will give you a list of frequencies ...print the list and then enter them into your scanner.
keep for reference..
k

Its easily done. If you go to Googles site, and put iowa scanner codes in the search space, one of the choices there will be >>>>>
http://www.radioreference.com/forums/iowa-radio-discussion-forum/36607-ultimate-iowa-scanner-frequency-page.html

i recently bought a uniden bc72xlt and had no freqs. found some for my area at these sites.try www.scanner master.com*-frequency resources and home of police and call,www.radioreference.com,www.bearcat1.com,hope some of these sites help you out.

I know that if you turn your scanner off over a few days you can loose your frequency # or it will lock the channels out. if they or l/o just unlock then. I also know that all police and ect. went digital, you would to have a scanner that is digital. When they changed to digital some for the frequency # have changed. I had to get the new ones and put them in.

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