Table of Contents
About Your New SportCat.......................2
What is Scanning?............................2
What is Searching? ...........................2
Types of Communication .......................3
Where to Obtain More Information................4
Unpacking ..................................4
Feature Highlights .............................5
Controls and Indicators.........................6
Setup.......................................10
Charging the Battery Pack.....................10
Mounting the Flexible Antenna..................10
Installing the Belt Clip.........................11
Using the Earphone ..........................11
Operation Overview...........................12
Programming Channels........................14
A. Programming By Manual Entry...............14
B. Programming With SEARCH ................15
Scanning....................................17
Bank Scanning..............................17
One-Key Direct Access Channels ...............18
Priority Scan................................18
Delay .....................................19
Locking Out Channels ........................19
Looking for “Locked Out” Channels ..............20
Sporting Event Scanning ......................20
Weather Channel Scanning....................22
Searching ...................................23
Using DATA Skip. ...........................23
Search Frequency Skip........................24
Sporting Event Search. .......................24
Care and Maintenance.........................25
Replacing the Battery Pack ....................25
Location ...................................26
Cleaning...................................26
Repairs....................................26
Birdies ....................................27
Proper Care of Your Scanner...................27
Optional Accessories and
Replacement Parts............................28
Troubleshooting..............................29
Technical Specifications.......................30
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About Your New SportCat
The SportCat™ is a brand new state-of-the-art information
radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store
frequencies such as sporting events, police,
fire/emergency, and other communications into 10 banks of
10 channels each. And you can scan all 100 channels at
super fast Turbo Scan speed.
With the SportCat, you can do a fast search for active
frequencies on all 12 preprogrammed bands. In the v.h.f.
bands (29-54MHz and 137-174MHz) you can also use
super fast Turbo Search.
The SportCat also has Direct Channel Access for the first
10 channels. This provides quick and easy access to 10
different frequencies so you can keep up with the progress
and control of sporting events.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
communications (listed below) do not transmit
continuously. The SportCat scans programmed
at the rate of nearly 100 channels per second until it finds
an active frequency.
Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on
that channel as long as the transmission continues. When
the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until
another transmission is received. Or, you can select an
optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2
more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for
another transmission, before resuming scanning.
While the SportCat is scanning channels it is in “SCAN
Mode”. When you stop the scanning with
“SCAN HOLD Mode”.
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channels
,itisin
What is Searching?
The SportCat can search each of 12 preprogrammed
bands to find active frequencies. This is different from
scanning, because you can search for frequencies that
have not been programmed into your SportCat. You can
set the direction of searching as well as the speed. The
Turbo Search feature, new for Uniden scanners, can
search v.h.f. bands at up to 3 times the normal speed.
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When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is
in “SEARCH Mode” or “TURBO SEARCH Mode”. When
you stop the search with
Mode”.
With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your SportCat is
truly a Twin Turbo Scanner.
, it is in “SEARCH HOLD
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The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in
a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a
permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Your
local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you
with information regarding the laws in your community.
NOTE:
Types of Communication
You will be able to monitor communication such as:
Automobile, Boat, and Marathon races
»
Golf Tournaments
»
Traffic information
»
Police and fire department (including rescue and
»
paramedics)
NOAA weather broadcasts (7preprogrammed channels)
»
Land transportation, such as trucking firms, buses,
»
taxis, tow trucks, and railroads
Marine and amateur radio.
»
» Aircraft
» Public Service 800 MHz band
And many more in the following 12 Bands:
Frequency
Range
29.0-29.7 MHz 5 kHzNFM 10 Meter Amateur
29.7-50.0 MHz 5 kHzNFM VHF Low band
50.0-54.0 MHz 5 kHzNFM 6 Meter Amateur
108-137 MHz 12.5 kHzAM Aircraft Band
137-144 MHz 5 kHzNFM Military Land mobile
144-148 MHz 5 kHzNFM 2 Meter Amateur
148-174 MHz 5 kHzNFM VHF High Band
406-420 MHz 12.5 kHzNFM Federal Govt. Land
420-450 MHz 12.5 kHzNFM 70 cm Amateur
450-470 MHz 12.5 kHzNFM UHF Standard Band
470-512 MHz 12.5 kHzNFM UHF “T” Band
806-956 MHz 12.5 kHzNFM Public Service “800"
Important!: The SportCat will not tune within the Cellular
Telephone Band.
Steps Mode Transmission
Band
Band
Band
Mobile
Band
Band
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Where to Obtain More Information
The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs
have publications, information on computer bulletin boards,
and even contests for the radio enthusiast. See the
enclosed pamphlets for more information. Additional
information is also available through your local library.
Unpacking
Carefully check the contents against this list:
SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner
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Rubber Antenna
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AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U)
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Earphone
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Belt Clip
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Battery (BP-180)
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This Operating Guide
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Extra Memo Pads
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Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat
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Club Information
SportCat Frequency Guide
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Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice
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Uniden 800 Help Line Notice
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase immediately.
A Product Registration Form is stapled in the center of the
Operating Guide. Remove the Form, complete and mail it.
Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly before
operating the scanner.
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Feature Highlights
Twin Turbo Scan & Search —This lightning-fast
◆
technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly 100
channels per second. Search speed is selectable
between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps
per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because
the frequency coverage is so large (see previous
section for band listing), very fast scanning and
searching are essential. That is why we combined our
latest technology — Twin Turbo — into the SportCat.
100 Channels You can program each of these
◆
memory channels to store one frequency.
12 Bands, 10 Banks Includes 12 Bands, with
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Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of 10 channels each
are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to
maintain faster scanning cycles. Bank 1 should be
reserved for sporting events to make the best use of
the Direct Access Keys.
One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is
◆
designed specifically for sporting events. You can
quickly go from one channel to the next with just a
touch of a key to easily keeping track of the
participants and officials during the event.
◆29 MHz - 956 MHz Indicates the range of
frequencies that can be searched within the bands of
your scanner.
Note:
The frequency coverage is not totally continuous
from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.
◆
10 Priority Channels You can assign one Priority
Channel in each Bank. Assigning priority channels
allows you to keep track of activity on your most
important channel(s) while monitoring other channels
for transmissions. (Priority Channels are initially set in
the first channel in each Bank.)
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Weather Channels Lets your scanner function as a
weather information radio.
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Preprogrammed Band Search Toggle through 10
Bands plus Aircraft and 800 MHz for easy searching.
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Unique Data Skip Allows the scanner to skip over
unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.
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Memory Backup The stored channels are retained in
memory for at least 3 days, and typically 14 days,
when the Battery Pack is removed from the scanner.
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Controls and Indicators
Top View
Antenna
Connector
Earphone
Jack
SQUELCH
Control
ON-OFF/
VOLUME
Control
Connect the rubber antenna to this BNC
connector and turn clockwise until it locks.
Plug the supplied earphone into this jack
for private listening. When the earphone is
connected, the internal speaker is
disconnected.
Note the warning on the Inside Front Cover
and on page 11.
Adjust this control to set the scan threshold
and to eliminate the background rushing
noise heard in the absence of an incoming
signal. See the Operation Overview
Section for adjustment procedures.
Use this control to turn the scanner on or
off, and to adjust the volume.
Front View
(Refer to the foldout illustration inside the Back Cover)
Complete explanationsof the useof these keys arein the
following Scanningand Searching Sections,beginning on page
1. LCD DISPLAY — The liquid crystal display (LCD)
shows the current channel and frequency. It also
displays the mode, status, and bank indicators.
P
A. Priority Channel Indicator —
the scanner stops ona Priority Channel.
B. Scan Type Indicator — Indicates BANK or
DIRECT Scan operation.
appears when
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C. Channel Number — Indicates the current
channel that the scanner is on.
D. Memory Bank Numbers — Each Memory
Bank consists of 10 channels that you can
select or deselect during scanning operation,
using the numeric keypad. When you select
a Bank, its number appears on the display.
When you deselect a Bank, its number
disappears from the display. When you press
to stop scanning, only the Bank of the
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current channel appears.
E. Low Battery Indicator — Appears on the
display when the Battery Pack is low and
needs recharging.
F. Frequency Indicator — 7-digits plus decimal
indicate the frequency being received by the
scanner.
G. Mode Indicators — (Only the active mode(s)
are displayed during operation.)
Indicates DATA SKIP activated
during SEARCH.
SCN Indicates SCAN Mode.
SRCH Indicates SEARCH Mode. Flashes
when in TURBO SEARCH Mode.
PRI Indicates PRIORITY SCAN Mode.
HOLD Indicates SCAN HOLD or SEARCH
HOLD Mode.
DLY Indicates DELAY is activated.
L/O In SCAN Mode indicates the
channel shown is “Locked Out”.
In SEARCH Mode, indicates the
frequency shown is “Locked Out”.
WX Indicates WEATHER SCAN Mode.
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2. DIRECT CHANNEL MEMO PAD — Write the names
of the events/activities you program into your
One-Touch Direct Channels (Channels 1- 10).
3. NUMERIC KEYPAD — Use these keys to program a
channel for scanning. Also use to access a channel
directly with
keys to select or deselect any of the 10 memory
banks. (Only the selected bank indicator(s) appear
on the display.)
Note:
You cannot deactivateall 10 banks at the same
time.
Indicates the keypad is locked.
. During SCAN Mode, use these
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Key Bank Channel
¬ 1 1-10
2 11-20
® 3 21-30
¯ 4 31-40
° 5 41-50
± 6 51-60
² 7 61-70
³ 8 71-80
´ 9 81-90
10 91 - 100
4. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press
scanning or searching. (
display.) After you stop the scanner, press
again to resume scanning or searching.
GO TO — Use the numeric keypad to enter a
channel number, and then press
access that channel.
5. Use
and Bank Scanning.
6. Press
Band.
7. Press
that are not locked out. (
display during scanning.)
8. Press
delay during scanning orsearching for active
frequencies. (In Delay Mode,
display.) In this mode,when the scanner monitors an
active frequency, searching orscanning will not resume
until transmission stops for2 seconds.
9. There are 7 Preprogrammed NOAA weather
channels. Press
weather channel in your area.
display in Weather Mode.
10. Press
Press
11. Press and hold until appears on the
display. This disables the keypad and prevents any
accidental key entries. To enable the keypad, press
and hold until disappears from the display.
to toggle between Direct Channel Access
B
to toggle the Preprogrammed Search
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SRCH
appears on the display.
to start scanning all programmed channels
S
to turn ON orOFF the automatic 2-second
D
W
to turn thedisplay light ON for15 seconds.
L
again to manuallyturn the light OFF.
L
HOLD
appears on the
H
SCAN
moves across the
DLY
appears on the
to find the active NOAA
WX
to stop
H
H
(
GO TO
appears on the
)to
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12. Use.to enter the decimal point when
programming a frequency into a channel. If you
make an entry error, press
erase the entry, and start over.
13. Press
displayed channel.
14. Use
or down direction within a Band, or to go up or down
in frequency when Search is stopped.. In SCAN
HOLD Mode, use these keys to go up or down to the
next channel.
15. Press
displayed channel, including Priority Channels. (
appears on the display.) To unlock a channel, press
O
Modes.
16. While Scanning, press
SCAN Mode. (
Searching, press
100 steps and 300 steps per second. (When in
TURBO SEARCH Mode,
display.)
17. Use
carriers when in SEARCH Mode. This feature is not
active in the Air Band.
to store a displayed frequency into any
E
andu(SRCH/CH) to search in either the up
d
to “Lock Out” or prevent scanning of the
O
again.
can be used in Scan or SEARCH
O
P
PRI
appears on the display.) While
(TURBO) to toggle between
P
to skip data signals and unmodulated
A
before the
.
to enter the PRIORITY
SRCH
flashes on the
E
key to
L/O
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Setup
The SportCat comes with a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will
supply up to 12 hours of dependable use. (With the
Squelch control in “closed” position.)
Before using the SportCat for the first time, or whenever
the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display,
you should fully charge the Battery Pack.
Note:
When the Battery Pack is low, the Low Battery
Indicator will start to blink. After about 10 minutes, the
scanner will shut itself off to prevent the battery from
becoming completely discharged.
Before charging, you must first install the Battery Pack
according to the steps below.
Charging the Battery Pack
1. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) into the
Charging Jack located on the Left side of the SportCat.
You can use the scanner while it is charging.)
WARNING! Use only the supplied AC Adapter/
Charger. Any other AC adapter or external power
plug having over-voltage or reversed polarity can
cause overheating or damage to the circuitry.
2. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger into a standard AC
outlet.
To fully charge the battery, leave the Adapter/Charger
connected for 14 to 16 hours.
3. When charging is complete, disconnect the Adapter/
Charger from the AC outlet and fromthe Battery Pack.
Note:
Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the unit
during a power failure.
Mounting the Flexible Antenna
Place the end of the antenna onto the BNC connector on
top of the scanner and turn clockwise until tight.
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Installing the Belt Clip
1. Place the Belt Clip on
the mounting area on
the back of the
scanner, making sure
the holes in the clip line
up with the threads in
the back of the
scanner.
2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and
tighten.
CAUTION:
could damage the case or clip.
Do not tighten the screws too tight. You
Using the Earphone
The PHONE jack at the top of the SportCat is a standard
3.5mm stereo phone jack. You can use either the supplied
earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance
(32Ω). The output of this jack is monaural audio , but you
will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or stereo
headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). Use of an
incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially
hazardous to your hearing.
WARNING: Toavoid discomfort or possible
hearing damage, be sure to set the Volume
Control before plugging in the earphone or proper
headphones. A sudden opening of the Squelch
may cause unexpected loud audio.
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Operation Overview
Note:
Before operating the
make sure you have fully charged the Battery Pack.
1. Before turning on the scanner, rotate the Squelch
Control fully clockwise.
2. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-Off/Volume
Control clockwise until you hear a click. Turn the
Volume Control a small amount clockwise to a low
listening level.
3. You should hear either a “rushing” noise or some
communications. If you are monitoring a transmission,
wait until it stops before adjusting the Squelch Control.
4. Readjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise just until
the rushing noise disappears. At the squelch
threshold, any incoming signal just slightly stronger
than the noise will open the squelch. Any
communication that is received will open the Squelch,
and stop scanning or Searching.
Note:
If squelch is set too tight, that is, too far
counterclockwise from the threshold point, a much
stronger signal is required to open the squelch. If squelch
is set on a point clockwise from the threshold, you will
hear a constant sound (noise, if no signal is present.) The
scanner will not scan.
The SportCat has 100memory channels, each of which can
be programmed to storeone frequency. The channels are
divided into ten 10-channelbanks, useful for storing similar
frequencies in order tomaintain faster scanning cycles.
You can monitor communication in one of three ways:
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BANK SCAN If you have programmed channels, you
can scan all programmed channels in the selected
bank(s), except locked out channels. When scanning
stops on an active frequency, it remains on that channel
as long as the transmission continues. When the
transmission stops, the SportCat resumes scanning. If
the Delay Mode is on, the scanner remains on the same
channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding
transmission. If there is no responding transmission
within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle resumes.
Any channels that are not programmed (000.0000) are
skipped during scan.
SportCat
for the first time,
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When the SportCat is in BANK SCAN Mode, the display
will look something like this:
DIRECT SCAN When you program Channels 1
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through 10, you can scan just these channels in
DIRECT SCAN Mode. Scanning functions just like
BANK SCAN, except only the first 10 channels are
scanned. This feature is useful for setting up and
scanning frequencies at sporting events.
In DIRECT SCAN Mode the display will look something like
this:
BAND SEARCH The Search function is different from
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Scan. When you select a frequency band to search, the
scanner searches for any active frequency within the
lower and upper limits of the band. When an active
frequency is found, the scanner stops on that frequency
as long as the transmission lasts. If the Delay Mode is
on, the scanner remains on the same channel for 2
more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If
there is no responding transmission within 2 seconds,
the search cycle resumes.
When the SportCat is on SEARCH Mode, the display will
look something like this:
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Programming Channels
Before you can scan, you must program the channels
within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up
to 100 channels.
Save the first 10 channels for sporting events. When you
program the appropriate frequencies for an event into these
channels, you can use DIRECT CHANNEL SCAN and
DIRECT CHANNEL ACCESS to quickly monitor the
activities.
Note: If appearson the display (keypad locked),
unlock the keypad by pressing and holding until
disappears.
There are two ways to program a channel:
Manually select a channel and frequency, using the
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numeric keypad. You can determine the frequencies you
want from the Betty Bearcat (or similar) Frequency Book
(optional), or from the Sports Activity Frequency Book
(included).
Search a band to find an active frequency, and then
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directly store it into the next available channel
A. Programming By Manual Entry
1. Select a frequency from the appropriate Frequency
Directory.
Example: Program 125.2500 MHz into Channel 18.
2. Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. If it is
in the SRCH Mode, press
3. Make sure the scanner is in the BANK Mode. If it is
in the DIRECT Mode, press
4. Press
to stop scanning.
H
S
.
B
.
5. Press
6. Enter the frequency number using the numeric
18H
keypad. (Be sure to include the decimal point.)
125.25
If you make a mistake and want to clear the entry,
press
twice and re-enter the frequency.
.
to go to Channel 18.
.
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7. PressEto store the entry. The frequency on the
display will blink twice to confirm the programming.
8. If that frequency is already stored in another
channel, you will hear a “beep”, and the other
channel number will appear on the display. If you
want to store the frequency in the selected channel
(18) as well, press
blink twice to confirm the programming. Or, you can
press
currently selected channel.
Note:
automatically be replaced by the new one.
9. If you try to enter a frequency that is outside one of
the 12 Bands, you will hear a “beep”, and the word
“
Error
twice and enter another frequency for the
.
Any frequency already stored in any channel will
” appears on the display.
again. The frequency will
E
Press
10. To program another channel, repeat the above
procedures.
twice and re-enter the correct frequency.
.
Deleting a Stored Frequency
To delete a frequency from a channel:
1. Display the channel and frequency that is to be
deleted.
2. Press
3. Press
display shows
Note:
on the numeric keypad.
0
. The current channel is erased, and the
E
That channel will be skipped during scanning.
000.000
.
B. Programming With SEARCH
The Search feature enables you to rapidly search for active
frequencies within the specified band limits. When an
interesting frequency is found, you can store it into a
channel using the procedure below. For more information
about SEARCH Mode, see the later section titled
“Searching”.
1. Press
to enter the SEARCH Mode.
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2. Press
preprogrammed Search Bands until you see the Band
you want.
3. Wait for at least 2 seconds for Search to begin. Or
press
4. When Search stops on a desired frequency, press
H
empty channel will be blinking on the display.
5. To store the displayed frequency into that channel,
press
programming.
6. To store the displayed frequency into another channel:
a. Select the channel number with the numeric
b. Press
repeatedly to cycle through each of the 12
N
uord
to stay on that frequency. The next available
E
to search in an up or down direction.
. The frequency will blink twice to confirm the
keys, and press
will appear on the display.
. The frequency will blink twice to
E
confirm the programming.
. The selected channel
H
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Scanning
Note:
When you turn the scanner on it will be in the
same Mode it was in when you turned it off.
Bank Scanning
1. Look at the upper left corner of the display. If
is not displayed, press
SCN
2. If
3. If
The indicators for the selected Banks (
on the display. The indicator of the Bank currently being
monitored flashes. While the SportCat is scanning, the
word
SCAN
Scanning stops on anyactive channel that is not “Locked
Out”, and displays theChannel Number and frequency.
Scanning resumes automatically afterthe transmission stops.
4. You can deselect any bank(s) from being scanned
5. To restore any bank for scanning, just enter its
6. To stop scanning any time, press
7. When you are stopped at a channel, you can press
is not displayed in the lower left corner of the
display, press
scanning.
HOLD
appears at the bottom of the display, press
or
H
by entering the number of the bank. The deselected
bank indicator(s) disappear from the display, and
those channels will not be scanned. This procedure
helps to speed up the scanning cycle.
Note:
deactivate all 10 banks at the same time. If you try to
deactivate all 10 Banks, Bank 1 will automatically be
active.
number again. The bank indicator will reappear on
the display.
appears on the display.) The scanner remains on
the displayed channel, and only the bank indicator
for that channel appears. Press
to resume scanning.
d
Press and hold either key to rapidly step through the
channels.
Note:
you use
S
moves across the display.
One Bank must always be active. You cannot
to step down a channel, oruto step up a channel.
You do not skip a locked out (“
doru
. The SportCat should begin
S
to begin scanning.
or GO TO.
B
.
1
through10) appear
H
H
L/O
”) channel when
BANK
.(
HOLD
again orS,
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To access a specific channel:
1. Press
2. Enter the channel number using the numeric keys.
H
.
3. Press
One-Key Direct Access Channels
The SportCat is designed specifically to be used at sporting
events. In DIRECT SCAN Mode you can access the first
10 channels with just one key. That’s why you should
reserve these channels for sporting events. You can
reprogram them each time you go to a different event, and
monitor the activities quickly and easily.
1. Press
appears at the upper left of the display.)
2. Press any number key to go to that channel. For
example, press
go to Channel 10.
3. Press
Note:
first 10 channels (Bank 1), even if you deselected Bank 1
during Bank Scan.
4. Press
at. Press
again.
H
to change to DIRECT Mode. (
B
to go to Channel 1. Press
1
to begin scanning Channels 1 through 10.
S
In DIRECT Mode, the SportCat will scan only the
to stay on a channel the SportCat stops
H
again to resume scanning.
S
DIRECT
0
to
Priority Scan
The SportCat has 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank.
Initially these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g.
Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) The
scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds
during the Scan cycle. If a transmission is received, the
scanner will stop at that channel. If the Priority Channel in
any Bank is “Locked Out’”, it will be skipped during
scanning.
Note:
In DIRECT Mode,only the Priority Channel in Bank 1
is checked.
You can move the Priority to any other channel in a Bank
as follows:
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1. Go directly to that channel using any of the methods
described above.
2. Press and hold
will hear “two beeps”, and
display to the left of the new channel number. That
channel will now be the Priority Channel for that
Bank. (The
Priority Channel.)
To activate Priority Scan, press
will appear at the bottom of the display.. To deactivate
Priority Scan, press
disappear from the bottom of the display.
P
will no longer appear for the previous
P
for at least 2 seconds. You
P
P
will appear on the
P
again. The
. The
PRI
PRI
indicator
indicator will
Delay
Normally the scanner will resume scanning when a
transmission stops. If you want to remain on a channel
until a responding transmission is received, activate the
DELAY feature. This feature can be active in SCAN,
SEARCH, and WEATHER Modes.
1. Press
bottom of the display. The scanner will now pause 2
seconds after transmission stops before resuming
scanning.
2. Press
indicator disappears from the bottom of the display.
D
D
. The
DLY
indicator appears at the
again to deactivate Delay. The
DLY
Locking Out Channels
You may have programmedcertain channels that you do not
want to hear everytime you scan. These arechannels that
are busy a majorportion of the time, and thescanner stops at
the channel(s) often enoughto interrupt the scan cycle. You
can Lock Out thosechannels so they are not scanned.
1. Go directly to that channel using any of the methods
described above.
.
L/O
2. Press
That channel is now “Locked Out” of the scanning cycle.
However, you can access that channel at any time using
one of the Direct Channel Access methods.
To include the channel back in the scanning cycle:
1. Go directly to the desired channel.
2. Press
O
display.
O
the display, and thechannel is no longer “Locked Out”.
appears at the lower right of the
. The
L/O
indicator now disappears from
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You can lock out any or all of the Priority Channels that
same way as other channels. If you lock out all Priority
Channels you will see this message:
L/O
You can also remove
the selected Scan Banks (those appearing at the top of the
display.) Press and hold
will hear 2 beeps and all channels except empty channels
(000.0000)MHz are returned to the scanning cycle in the
selected Scan Banks.
Note:
Any “Locked Out” channels in Banks that are
deselected are still “Locked Out”.
from all “Locked Out” channels in
for at least 2 seconds. You
O
Looking for “Locked Out” Channels
During scanning, you will not see “Locked Out” channels.
To look for “Locked Out” channels, first press
scanning. Then use
will see
channel.
L/O
” on the display to indicate a “Locked Out”
uord
to step through the Bank. You
H
to stop
Sporting Event Scanning
The SportCat is the perfect scanner for sports enthusiasts.
You can program up to 10 custom frequencies into Bank 1
(Channels 1 through 10). You can then use DIRECT
SCAN to quickly and easily move from on channel to the
next with just the touch of a button. For added
convenience, there are 10 corresponding channel
identifiers on a Memo Pad on the front of the scanner.
1. Find the frequencies you want using the enclosed
SportCat Frequency Guide. There are listings for all
types of events, such as: Auto Racing, Boat Racing,
various show tours, Golf Tournaments, and more.
2. Next, program the desired frequencies into Channels 1
through 10. You may want to program the frequency
you want to listen to the most into Channel 1. That
way you can use the PRIORITY SCAN Mode to check
on that channel while scanning for the other activities.
3. Once you have the channels programmed, you can
identify each of the channels on the Memo Pad.
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a. Place the point of a
ball point pen into
the small hole of the
Memo Pad plastic
cover, and lift it off.
(Don’t use a pencil the lead may break
off.)
b. Write the names or
other identifying
remarks in each
channel block on
the Memo Pad. For
example, for an
Auto Race you may
want to write the
drivers’ names, the
timer, the control
point or safety
check, etc.
For a Golf
Tournament, you
may want the 1st
Tee, the 18th Tee,
the Clubhouse, the
Leader Board. etc.
Extra Memo Pad
sheets have been
included with your
SportCat so you
can cover a number
of events.
Replace the plastic Memo Pad cover.
c.
4. When you attend the sporting event, make sure you
are in DIRECT SCAN Mode. If not, press
Then press
the number keys to go directly to that channel.
to begin scanning. Or press one of
S
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B
.
Weather Channel Scanning
The SportCat is designed to search for your local NOAA
weather channel(s) from 7 preprogrammed NOAA
channels..
1. Press
the right side of the display and the word
across the display.
2. When the Weather Search finds an active channel in
your area, the scanner stops at that frequency.
3. To stay at that frequency, press
Weather Search, press
It is possible that you may be able to hear more than one
Weather broadcast in your area. If the broadcast sounds
weak and distant, press
station. Or, press
4. To exit Weather Mode, press
Note:
broadcasts. Once the Weather scan stops on a
transmission, it will remain on that channel. Weatherscan
will not resume automatically. You must press
to reactivate scanning.
In some parts of the country, you may not be able to
monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas.
Normally a higher location will improve the reception.
to begin Weather Search.
W
H
again, or
H
again to look for a closer
W
uord
to move to another station.
SorN
All weather channels transmit continuous
WX
appears at
SCAN
moves
. To resume
.
W
.
W
again
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Searching
The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. You
can search any of these Bands to find desired frequencies
if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new
stations have been added since the Directory was
published.
1. Press
appears on the bottom of the display.)
2. Press
until you reach the one you want. (The cycle goes in
only one direction.)
3. Wait for about 2 seconds and the SportCat will begin
searching that Band. Or, press
or
d
4. During a Search, press
SEARCH
steps per second in those bands that have 5 kHz
steps. (See the table on page for the Band Chart.)
When you activate
indicator flashes. Press
TURBO SEARCH
5. Press
frequency. Press
6. When Search is stopped, you can press
move up or down 1 frequency step. (See the table
on page for the step size for each Band.)
to enter the
N
repeatedly to cycle through the 12 Bands
N
to search backward.
. This increases the Search Speed to 300
.
at any time to stop the search on a
H
SEARCH
P
TURBO SEARCH
P
H
Mode. (
to search forward,
u
to activate
, the
again to deactivate
again to resume searching.
SRCH
TURBO
SRCH
uord
to
Using DATA Skip.
A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it
receives. This means the SportCat will stop on Data
signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can skip
these frequencies during Search.
Press
indicator appears on the display. To deactivate DATA Skip, press
. The
A
The scanner may pause momentarily at an unwanted
signal, but will resume searching in 2 or 3 seconds.
to activate the DATA Skip feature. The
A
indicator disappears from the display.
Note:
DATA Skip does not function on the AIR Band.
The indicator will not appear on the display even
if this feature is activated.
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Search Frequency Skip.
The scanner may stop at certain frequencies during Search
that you do not want to hear. You can program up to 100
Skip Frequencies into the SportCat. When the scanner
stops at one of these frequencies during Search, press
. That frequency is now “memorized” and will be
O
skipped during any Search. The scanner will then search
to find other active frequencies.
Sporting Event Search.
Some sporting events do not have specific frequencies
assigned to individuals or to specific stations. You can use
the
SEARCH
into the DIRECT ACCESS Channels. Your SportCat
Frequency Guide lists the groups of frequencies for certain
organizations or events. For example, there are over 25
frequencies listed for the USGA. Look for the organization
or event you want to monitor. Then use Search to find the
active frequencies, and program them into Channels 1
through 10. List the keys on the Memo Pad.
Mode to find the active frequencies to program
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Care and Maintenance
Replacing the Battery Pack
1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF.
2. Turn the scanner over
so you are looking at
the back. If the Belt
clip is attached,
remove it by taking out
the two screws.
3. Press in on the ribbed
area and slide the
Battery Cover down
and off.
4. Carefully unplug the Battery Back and lift it out of the
case You may need to exert a slight pressure toward
the top of the scanner as you slide the Battery Pack out
of the case.
5. Carefully plug in the new Battery Pack, observing the
proper polarity. (The RED wire should be on the right
as you plug it in.) Although the plug is keyed to reduce
the chance of inserting it in wrong., make sure the wires
are in the correct position before pushing it in all the
way. DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG IN.
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6. Insert the Battery Pack
by placing the bottom
in the case first. Make
sure it is seated within
the case before
replacing the Battery
Cover.
7. Replace the Battery
Cover by putting the
two tabs in the
corresponding opening
and sliding it upward
until it locks in place.
Location
n
If strong interference or electrical noise is received,
relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the
source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may
provide better reception.
n
Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments
such as the kitchen or bathroom.
n
Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.
n
Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch as prolonged periods without power will
cause scanner memory loss.
Cleaning
n
Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
n
Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.
n
To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or
solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.
n
Do not use excessive amounts of water.
Repairs
Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no
serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service
Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.
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Birdies
All scanners are subject to receiving undesired signals or
birdies. If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and
no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are
internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of
the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the
unwanted frequencies.
Proper Care of Your Scanner
Use only the AC Adapter/Charger that came with your
scanner.
Do not leave the AC Adapter/Charger plugged in for long
periods.
Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.
Also, do not subject the scanner to continuous sub-zero
temperatures. If the scanner is exposed to temperatures
below -5°F or above 140°F, the liquid crystal display may
temporarily cease to function properly, or can become
permanently damaged.
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Optional Accessories and
Replacement Parts
The following optional accessories and replacement parts
for your SportCat are available from your local Uniden
Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by
calling: (317) 842-2483, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday
through Friday.
ITEM PART NO.
Spare Battery Pack BP-180
Replacement Rubber Antenna AT-218
Earphone EP-009
AC Adapter/Charger AD-70U
Black Leather Carrying Case LC-150B
Yellow Leather Carrying Case LC-150Y
Straight Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) UA-502
Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) UA-502A
Belt Clip with 2 screws BCK-150
Pack of Direct Channel Memo Pads with
Plastic Cover
SportCat Sports Frequency Guide FB-150
SportCat Operating Guide OMSC150
MPK-150
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Troubleshooting
If your SportCat is not performing properly, try the steps
listed below.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Scanner won’t work. Check the power connections.
Check the volume and squelch.
Make sure the power switch is
turned on.
Improper reception. Check the antenna connection.
You may be in a fringe area.
Reposition the scanner.
Scan won’t stop. Adjust the Squelch Control.
Check the antenna connection.
It is possible that none of the
programmed frequencies are
active at the time. Try Band
Search.
Scan won’t start. Make sure there are some
Search won’t start. Adjust the Squelch Control.
Keypad won’t work. Check the Keypad Lock.
programmed channels.
Adjust the Squelch Control.
If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want
additional information, or to return the unit for service,
please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division.
The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty
(at the end of this manual).
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Technical Specifications
Receiver Type:Triple Conversion Superheterodyne
Channels: 100
Banks: Total 10 Banks
WX: 7 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather
Search Bands: 12 Preprogrammed Search bands (NFM or AM)
Frequency Range Steps Mode
29.0-29.7 Mhz 5 kHz NFM
29.7-50.0 Mhz 5 kHz NFM
50.0-54.0 Mhz 5 kHz NFM
108-137 Mhz 12.5 kHz AM
137-144 Mhz 5 kHz NFM
144-148 Mhz 5 kHz NFM
148-174 Mhz 5 kHz NFM
406-420 Mhz 12.5 kHz NFM
420-450 Mhz 12.5 kHz NFM
450-470 Mhz 12.5 kHz NFM
470-512 Mhz 12.5 kHz NFM
806-956 Mhz 12.5 kHz NFM
Scan Rate: 100 channels per sec. (Turbo SCAN Mode)
Search Rate: 100 steps per sec. (Normal SEARCH Mode)
Scan Delay: 2 seconds
Audio Output: 180 mW nominal into 8
Antenna: Rubber antenna included
Operating
Temperature: - 20°C (- 4°F) to + 60°C (+ 140°F)
Size: 2-1/2" (W) x 1-3/4" (H) x 12-1/4" (H)
Weight: 0.77 lb.
Power
Requirements: 4.8V DC (internal battery or AC Adapter/Charger)
10 Channels each
Service)
300 steps per sec. (TURBO SEARCH Mode)
W
internal speaker
W
38 mW nominal into 32
9 mW nominal into 64
(with antenna attached)
stereo headphones
W
supplied earphone
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations
Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture.
Features, specifications, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without notice.
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SC150
100-Channel
Programmable
Twin Turbo
Hand-Held
Sports
Scanner
OPERATING GUIDE
PRECAUTIONS
Before youuse thisscanner, pleaseread andobserve thefollowing:
WARNING!
n
Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT!
n
Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo
headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). Use of an
incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially
hazardous to your hearing.
WARNING:
n
Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming
from the speaker before plugging in the supplied
earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance
(32Ω). Otherwise you might experience some discomfort
or possible hearing damage if the Volume suddenly
becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or
Squelch Control setting. This may be particularly true of
the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
n
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING
·
This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
·
Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
·
The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
·
Do not short circuit the battery.
·
Do not charge the Nickel-Cadmium Battery used in
this equipment with any other AC Adapter/Charger
other than the one designed to charge this battery
(AD-70U). Using another charger may damage the
battery, or cause the battery to explode.
n
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Disposed Of
Properly. Read the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal
package insert for important information.
Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of
Uniden America Corporation.
Sportcat™ is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
One Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to
the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from
defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall
terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of
original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A)
damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)
modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)
improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other
than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or
malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction
with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured
by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as
detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not
conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect,
warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge
for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling)
incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING
BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT
OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty is void outside the United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Operating
Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include
evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that
has caused you to return it, The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76155
1-800-297-1023; Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm Central
COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS:
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4,461,036 4,521,915 4,627,100 4,888,815 4,932,074
4,947,456 5,014,348 5199,109
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