Uniden BC60XL User Guide

BC60XLT

Programmable

Hand-Held

Scanner

OPERATING GUIDE

PRECAUTIONS

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:

WARNING!

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.

EARPHONE WARNING:

Be sure to use only the recommended optional

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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. The output of the Phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.

Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level

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coming from the speaker before plugging in an 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.

GENERAL BATTERY WARNING

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Do not short circuit any Battery.

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Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode.

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING

When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with this product, take note of the following warnings:

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Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

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Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any charger other than the one supplied with this product. Using another charger may damage the Batteries, or cause them to explode.

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Nickel-Cadmium Batteries must be disposed of properly. Read the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for important information.

ALKALINE BATTERY WARNING

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Do not recharge Alkaline Batteries in this product. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and will void the warranty.

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Uniden does not recommend using rechargeable Alkaline Batteries in this product.

Controls

1. LCD Display 7. Decimal Key

2. Scan Key 8. Review Key

3. Manual Key 9. Numeric Key Pad

4. Lockout Key 10. Enter Key

5. Weather Scan Key 11. Speaker

6. Keylock Key 12. 12V DC Power Jack

13. Antenna Connector 15. Squelch Control

14. Phone Jack 16. On/Off Volume Control

Table of Contents

About Your New BC60XLT.........................2

Feature Highlights ..............................2

What is Scanning? ..............................2

Types of Communication .........................3

Included with the BC60XLT ........................4

Where to Obtain More Information..................5

Setup ..........................................6

Power........................................6

Installing Batteries ............................6

AC/DC Adapter/Charger .......................7

Mounting the Flexible Antenna.....................7

Installing the Belt Clip............................7

Operation.......................................8

Keylock.......................................8

Programming Channels ..........................9

How Squelch Works............................12

Setting the Squelch ............................13

Scanning Programmed Channels .................13

Channel Lockout ..............................16

Scanning Weather Channels .....................18

Care and Maintenance ...........................20

Low Battery Warning ...........................20

Replacing the Batteries .........................20

Location .....................................20

Cleaning.....................................20

Repairs......................................20

Proper Care of Your Scanner.....................20

Optional Accessories and

Replacement Parts ..............................21

Operating Tips .................................22

Technical Specifications .........................24

Controls........................Back Cover Foldout

Uniden® andBearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

About Your New BC60XLT

The BC60XLT is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, amateur, and other communications into 10 channels.

Feature Highlights

10 Channels Program one frequency in each channel. You

must have at least one channel programmed to use this scanner.

10 Bands, 29 MHz - 512 MHz Scan these frequency ranges with your scanner. (Note: The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 512 MHz.)

Weather Channels Use your scanner as a weather information radio.

Memory Backup Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in memory for at least 1 day, and typically 3 days, when batteries are removed from the scanner.

What is Scanning?

Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC60XLT scans programmed channels at the rate of nearly 10 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 scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for another transmission. The scanning cycle then resumes until another transmission is received.

While the BC60XLT is scanning channels, it is in “SCAN Mode”. When you stop the scanning with “MANUAL Mode”.

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Types of Communication

You will be able to monitor communication such as:

Police and fire department (including rescue and

paramedics) NOAA weather broadcasts (7 preprogrammed channels)

Business/industrial radio

Motion picture and press relay

Utility

Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms,

buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands

And many more in the following 10 Bands:

Frequency Range Transmission

29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band

29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low band

50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 137-144 MHz Military Land mobile 144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band 148-174 MHz VHF High Band 406-420 MHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile 420-450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band 450-470 MHz UHF Standard Band 470-512 MHz UHF “T” Band

The installation, possession, or use of this scanning

NOTE:

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.

Included with the BC60XLT

Before you can scan,you must program a frequency into each channel you want touse. The Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide lists typical frequenciesused around the U.S. that you may useto program the BC60XLT.

If the frequencies listed do not work in your area, call the 800 number on the yellow sheet enclosed with the guide. A Uniden representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies. Or, use the enclosed order form to purchase a local frequency list.

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. Additional information is also available through your local library.

Please remove the Registration Card from the middle of this guide, complete, and mail it immediately.

Read this Operating Guide before using your BC60XLT for the first time.

Power

Installing Batteries

1. Open cover.

2. Insert batteries

Setup

IMPORTANT

If you are installing Alkaline Batteries, set theswitch to “Reg. Alk BATT.” If installing Nickel-Cadmium Batteries, set theswitch to “Ni-Cd BATT.”

WARNING! Do not mix Alkaline Batteries with Nickel-Cadmium Batteries. Be sure to install four Batteries of the same type.

3. Replace cover.

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