20 Most Recent Uniden BC340CRS Base Scanner - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Power the scanner OFF. Press and hold the 2, 9, and HOLD keys and power the scanner ON. This procedure will clear all programmed frequencies and return the scanner to its original factory settings.

Need the manual for your scanner? You can download and print it, at no cost, here:

http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

There's no need to delete. Just enter the new frequency -- it will override the old one. Need the manual for your scanner? You can download and print it, at no cost, here:

http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

You can find a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information at:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

This is how you control the back light display on your scanner.
SNOOZE/Backlight - Backlight: Tap the snooze button to turn the LCD backlight on for 15 seconds. Press and hold to permanently turn on the backlight. Press and hold again to turn off the backlight.
Here is a link to the users manual as well. http://www.uniden.com/pdf/bc340crsom.pdf

Copy and paste this link into your browser http://www.uniden.com/pdf/bc340crsom.pdf It is a PDF with all the instructions you will need to get listening. Good luck.

Here you go.
http://www.cityfreq.com/
You weren't specific about where you were so this covers just about anywhere.
Thumbs up for good information!

Hello daveliz,
Welcome to FixYa.
My name is John, and I will be assisting you with your issue today.
Your UNIT needs to be PROGRAMED. Here is how to do it. Just follow instructions.
Step#1. Press the E/PGM button.
Step#2. Enter the frequency you want. You can get them here www.RadioReference.com .
Step#3. Press E/PGM.
Press the arrow up or down if you want to program another frequency in it.
To exit press HOLD or SCAN.
I hope this was helpful to you and your Comments and Testimony,s are always welcomed here.
Thanks for choosing FixYa.

Here's a link to the manual for the UBC175XL. It shows the Australian frequency bands, but programming and operation are identical to your scanner.
http://www.uniden.com.au/RESOURCES_MAIN/pdfs/UBC175XL.PDF

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

The best programming instructions are found in the factory manual. You can download and print the manual for the BC340CRS, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

If yours is a different model scanner, let me know and I will try to find the manual for you.

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

The best programming instructions are in the factory manual that you can download and print, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area (they're not codes), and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

The best programming instructions are in the factory manual that you can download and print, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Make sure that the slide switch marked MODE is in the far right (Scanner) position before you start programming. If you need the manual for your scanner, you can download and print it, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Sorry, but there is no formula that can guarantee reception. The VHF and UHF signals monitored by a scanner will normally travel more than 20 miles, but they are strictly "line-of-sight" transmissions. If there are large buildings or hills/mountains between you and the transmitter, or if you live in valley, the signals may not reach you, even with an outdoor antenna. Your best bet is to borrow a scanner from a friend and check reception before you make an investment that may or may not work for you.

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Your best course is to follow the simple programming instructions in the factory manual that you can download and print, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Your best course is to follow the simple programming instructions in the factory manual which you can download and print, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC340CRSom.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

You can download and print your manual, at no cost, here:

http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC340CRS%20%28Manual%29.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

To program a known frequency into your scanner:
- Power the scanner ON
- Press the E/PGM key
- Enter the number of the channel to be programmed
- Press HOLD
- Enter the frequency, including decimal point
- Press E/PGM to store the data in the scanner's memory

To continue programming, press the up or down arrow to advance to the next channel.

Press HOLD or SCAN to exit the programming mode.

More detailed programming instructions are in the factory operating manual which you can download and print, at no cost, here:
http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC340CRS%20%28Manual%29.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

You can enter up to five decimal digits, but the 4th and 5th are limited to 25, 50, or 75. These do not show as full sized digits during programming, scanning, or searching, but should be displayed as small digits to the right of the full-sized numerals - as shown on page 15 of the operating manual. I hope this helps.

Need the manual for your scanner? You can download and print it, at no cost, here:
http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC340CRS%20%28Manual%29.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

There is no DELETE function, but you can just program 000.000 into the channel to clear it.

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's