Uniden BC80xlt User Manual

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Precautions

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

Earphone Warning!

Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EPOO9). You may also use a 32Q stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be p otential ly hazar dous to your hear ing. T he outp ut of th e Phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in bot h headphones of a stereo headset. Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural e ar pho ne or a st er eo hea ds et of the pro per i mped anc e (32Q). 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 tr ue of the type o earphone that is placed in the ear canal.

WARNING!

Uniden does not r epresent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT!

The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulat ed, or require a permit in c ertain states, cit ies, and/o local jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement of ficials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your comm unity.

General Battery Warning!

Do not Do not

short-circuit any Battery.

discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode.

Alkaline Battery Warning!

Do not recharge Alkaline Batteries in this product.

Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and will void the warranty. Uniden does not recommend using rechargeable Alkaline Batteries in this product.

Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning! When using Nick el-Cadmium Batteries with this product, take note of the following warnings: Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of Californi a to cause cancer. Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any charger other than the one supplied with this produc t. Using another charger may damage the Batter ies, o cause them to explode. Nickel-Cadmium Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries. Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities fo information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Uniden and Bearcat are r egistered trademarks of Uniden America C orporation.

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Batteries must be disposed of properly

Contents

Introduction

What is Scanning? What is Searching? 6 Types of Communications 6 Feature Highlights 7 Scanner Care & Safety Tips 7 Where to Obtain More Information 7

Included with your Scanner 8

Setup 9

Power 9

Install Batteries 9

AC Adapter/Charger 10 Flexible Antenna 11 Belt Clip 11

Basic Operation 12

How Squelch Works 12 Setting the Squelch 12 Key-Lock 13 Programming 14 Programming Tips 15

Scanning 16

Banks 18 Channel Lockout 18

Lockout in Manual Mode 18

Locking a Channel While Scanning. 19 Lockout Tips 17

Restore a Locked Out Channel . . . 17

Restore All Locked-out Channels. . 20 Priority Scan 20

Changing the Priority Channel 21

Search 22

Access Frequencies Manually 24 Storing Search Frequencie s 25

Weather Scan 27 Care and Maintenance 28

General Use 28 Location 28 Cleaning 28

Repairs 28

Birdies 28

Troubleshooting 29 Technical Specifications 30

Warranty 31

The

BC80XLT

Store frequencies into 5 banks of 10 channels each.

is a new s tate-of-the-art radio w ith scanning capabilities.

Introduction

Wh a t is S c a n nin g ?

Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way comm unications (listed on this page) do not transmit continuously. The programmed channels 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. Wh ile the channels, it is in Scan mod e. When you stop scanning with “MANUAL” Manu al mode.

BC80XLT

scans

BC8OXLT

scans

it is in

Wh a t is S e a r c h in g ?

The

BC80XLT

you the opportunity to find new frequencies that have not been programmed. Wh ile the Whe n yo u stop the s e arch with “HOL D ”

can search 11 bands to find active frequencies. This gives

BC80XLT

searches for active frequencies, it is in Search mode.

it is in Se a r c h Hold mode .

Types of Com m u nications

Monitor commun ications such as:

• Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics)

• NOAA w eather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels)

• Business/ industrial radio

• Motion picture and press relay

• Utility

• Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow tru c k s, and railroa ds

• Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands

• And m ore in the following 11 Bands:

Frequency Range Transmission

29-29.7 MH z 10 Meter Amateur Band

29.7-50 MH z VH F L ow Band 50-54 MH z 6 Meter Amateur Band 137-144 MHz M ilitary Land mobile 144-148 MHz 2 M e ter Am ateur Band 148-174 MHz V HF H igh Band 406-420 MHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile 420-450 MHz 70 cm A m ateur Band 450-470 MHz U H F S tandard Band 470-512 MHz U H F “T” Band 806-956 MHz P ublic Service Band except Cellular Band

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Feature Highlights

50 Channels — Program one frequency into each channel. You must have

at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode.

29 MHz-956 MHz — Search these frequency ranges with your scanner.

(The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29 MHz to 956 MHz.)

5 Priority Channels — Assign one Priority channel in each bank. Keep track

of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others. Manual Channel Access — Go directly to any channel. Memory Backup — Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained

in memory. If the power is disconnected, the memory retains the frequen-

cies for 7 days. Weather Scan — Use as a weather information radio. Preset 2-Second Delay — Scanner waits 2 seconds after transmission

stops before resuming scanning.

Scanner Care & Safety Tips

Do not use the scanner in high-moisture areas such as the kitchen or bath-

room. Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as pro-

longed periods without power causes scanner memory loss. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

Where to Obtain More Information

Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into each channel you want to use. The “Betty Bearcat Scanner Frequency Guide” lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. and Canada that you may program into the

BC80XLT.

If the frequencies listed in the “Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide” do not work in your area, call the enclosed representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies. Or, use the enclosed order form to purchase a local frequency list. The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications,

information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio en-

thusiast. Also, your local library has more information.

“Mr. Scanner”

800 number. A Uniden

Included With Your Scanner

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Warning!

Do not mix alkaline batter ies with nic kel-cadmium batteri es. Be sure to instal l 4 batteries of the same type.

Warning!

Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD7OU) or one of the optional power cords (UA502 or UA51O).

Battery Warning!

Do not charge alkaline batter ies in this scanner. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty. Before attempting to recharge batteries, make sure you have installed 4 rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries and

the selector switch is set to

Ni-Cd

Caution

The AC Adapter included wi th this scanner may be equipped with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug with one bl ade wider that the oth er. ) T his plug will fi into the power outlet only ope way. If you ar e unable t o insert the pl ug fully i nto the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the o bsolete outlet. to the polarized plug.

Do not

alter the shape of th e blades

Note:

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly appr oved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product.

AC Adapter/Charger

Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the

BC80XLT

from the AC outlet.

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