Uniden BC 50XL User Manual
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HAND HELD
PROGRAMMABLE
SCANNER
< 10 CHANNELS
• 10 BAND COVERAGE
* CRYSTAL FREE
• CUSTOM antenna
• AUTOMATIC LOCKOUT
* TRACK TUNING
* DIRECT CHANNEL
ACCESS
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AGENCIES PTY. LTD.
CONGRATULATIONS
and welcon^ to the world of computerized radio scanning. The Uniderr' Bearcat'
5ÛXL is the resuH of years of research and developmenl. and incorporates rnany
unique, state-of-the-art design concepts. Microelectronics alfows sc many
sophisticated features lo be included in such a small, styish unit. The
Uniden'' Bearcat^ 50XL uses the mosi recent technological advances io satisfy
the highest performance standards thal can be achieved in a hand held unit. The
custom integrated circuits, microprocessor, liquid crystal display, and other com'
ponents have been designed to give the Umderr^ Bearcah* 5ÛXL high quality per
formance whiie mainiaining low battery drain.
Uniden, one of the world leaders in radio scarrners, has designed and manulactured this unit to give you years of trouble free use. We are sure you will be proud
lo own the Uniden*^ Bearcat^ 50XL, and lo insure that you get the most out of
alt the features, please read this operalir^ guide ccmpiefely before using your
scanner. If you have any queslions or comments about the Uniden ' Bearcat'
5ÛXL please write the Uniden Customer Service Center lisied on the back ol Ihis
guKJe Be sure lo include your model and sériai number.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Specifications . . .
Unpacking Your Unit
Battery and Antenna Installation
Controls and Functions
Operation.............................................
Helpful Hints
Trouble Shoolirrg..............
Optionai Accessories
frequency Afiocations...........................
Notes . .... .
Warranty
All Uniden'^ Bearcat^ radio scanners are certified in accordance with FCC
Rules and Regulatioris Part IS as of the date of manufacture.
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Ut^lDEN DOES NOT FEPRESENT THIS UNIT TO WATEfl-PROOfEO TO PEDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTPICAl. SHOCK. P^R£ HAZARD. OB DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. DO NOT
EXPOSE TO RAIN OB MOISTURE
For future reference, write in the model number and serial number below. You
wilt find them on [he back of the unit
Purchased from
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SíJte:
Weight:
Cabinet:
Antenna:
HF Seneitfvity:
IF Selectivity:
Audio Output:
Frequency Coverage:
Scan Speed
Channel Capacity
Lockout
Display
Accessories
Options
2-5/6''W >c l-3/6"D X 7' H
10.5 QZ.
High impact ABS
Power:
7.5 VDC provided by 5 AA size standard
batteries (not includedi, optional NrCad
rechargeable battery pack or AC
AdaplOf AD lOOD
Cuslom designed flexible anienna wilh
8NC connector
Low band 0.4 uv for 12 dB SINAD
High band 0.5 uv for 12 dS SINAO
UHF band 0.7 uv lor 12 dB SINAD
ftypical midband, from 50 ohm source,
E.I.A. method)
-55 dB © tS5 kHz
400 Williwatts inlo 6 ohms
20-29 7
29.7-50
50- 54
136-144
144-148
148*174
406-420
420^50
450-470
470-512
15 channels per second
10
Delay
3 seconds (automatic)
Any ohannel(s) (selectable)
Liquid Crystal
Bell Clip
Rechargeable batiery pack with battery
charger, vehicle power cord, earphone,
carrying case
MHz-to Meter Amateur Band
MHz-Lew Band
MHz-6 Meter Amateur Band
MHz-Military Land Mobile
MHz-2 Meter Amateur Band
MHz-High Band
MHz-Federal Gov't. Mobile
MHz*70cm Amateur Band
MHz-UHF Band
MHz-“T" Band
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
UNPACKING YOUR UNIT
CareiuHy remove th& unit ^roin th© shipping carton and Chech the contents
against the foltowing li$l:
• Unrden' Bearcai' 50XL
• Belt Clip
• Flej(ible Antenna
• Battery Holder (ior non iechatgeabie batteryt
• Operating Gu^de (read it and save)
li any of these ttems are mtsstng or A there are signs ol physical damage. DO
NOT attempt lo operate the unit. Notify your dealer or shipping carrier
immediately.
jVOTf.' Keep ihe stripping carTor? and packing matiarials, ive// all the prfded
material. This carton serves as an excelient method lo transport your new soanner tor service or any other reeson.
BATTERY AND ANTENNA INSTALLATION
PEeasa read the following instructions carefully and complefaly before operating
your scanner.
STANDARD NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Open battery compartment by pressing on battery door where indicated and
slide off. Install 5, AA size non-^rechargeahle batteries in the separate holder
8e sure that the • and Terminals of the batteries are properly installed
Improper installaflori may result in damage to your unit. Replace ihe battery
compartmen! door by sliding it bach into place
NOTE Do not use HECHATtGEABLE BAf TEB/ES.i Ybur scanner iVtU NOT
it you inslatt AA size fiECHABGEABLE BATTE/^/ES. Use on/y the Uniden mode/
BP 50 or BP BB rechegeebie battery pack.
CAUT/ON: When charging, be sure to turn power switch ott. Use on/y UW/DEN
Mode/ AD-JOOU battery c/iarger. Charging time with AD-tOOU is approifimateiy
as below.
Battery pack Bf-50 ' 7-B hours
Battery pack BP-55 : 75 - IS hours
Do not Ciharge NiCad battery for moro than above standard time, as otherwise
it will create damage or overheating of battery.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
You can purchase an optional NiCad battery pack from your local dealer or
from Uniden. The rechargeable battery pach fits Into the baltery compartment
and also comes with a battery charger. You can use your Ijniden' Searcar
5ÛXL for years without ever having lo buy batteries.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE BAT
TERlES! Befors atfeTnpiing iù recharge patier'ies. open batJsfy compartment
and check the r/pe of Pattenes fostalled. Recharge only the Nickel Cadmtum
rechargeable battery pack destgr^ed for this unit. Any other rechargeable battery
will not work properly.
External power lack: [^5-^ or^ly AD~100U AC adaptor. 12 Volt, polarity or PS-001
external power piijg.
Any other AC adaptor or external power piijg haying over voltage or reversed
polarity, may create overheating or damage to cirouitry.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Whençiver you replace your batteries, you mus( lurn the radio off arid immidiately replace them with nçw batteries to avoid memory losa.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Insert the connector end oí the flexible antenna provided into the receptacle
on top of the urtil and linger tighten.
An external antenna may be helpful in fringe areas. Always use 50-70 ohm coax
ial cable for lead-in. For lengihs in excess of 50 feet. RG8AU low-loss foam
dielectric coax is recommended. Your scanner is equipped with a standard BNC
connector. You may need an adapler (optional) or other type of mating plug
for proper connection
CONTROLS AND FUNCTÍONS
TOP PANEL FEATURES (Figure 1)
T On/Olf Volume Control: Top mounled rolary control turns the receiver on
arv) off. and adjusts the volume,
2 Squelch: Top mounlad rotary control is used to silence background r>oise
The radio should be squelched (silent) when no signal is present Turn Ihe
conirol clockwise lo receive more distant (weaker) signals,
3. Antenna Connector BNC connector for custom flexible antenna.
4. Earphone Jack: Connect earphone for private listening. When earphone
Is connected, rnam speaker is disconnected.
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