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Bearcat

UBC 760XLT

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Mobile/Base Scan'ner

Welcome to the world of computerized radio scanning. The Uniden Bearcat@760
XLTisthe result ofyears of research and development, and incorporates many un-
ique, state-of-the-art design concepts. Microelectronics allows so many sophisti-

cated features to be included in such a small, stylish unit. The Uniden Bearcat@
760XLT uses the most recent technological advances to satisfy the highest per-

formance standards- that can be achieved in a hand held unit. The custom inte-
grated circuits, microprocessor, liquid crystaldisplay, and other components have

been designed to give the Uniden Bearca~ 760XLT high quality performance
while maintaining Iow battery drain.

Uniden, one of the world leaders in radio scanners, has designed and manufac-
tured this unit to give you years of trouble free use. We are sure you will be proud
to own the Uniden Bearcat@760XLT,and to insure that you get the most out of all
the features, please read this operating guide completely before using your scan-

ner.

WARNING

UNIDEN DOES NOT REPRESENT THIS UNIT TO BE WATER-PROOFED.
TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRICALSHOCK, FIREHAZARD, OR DAM-

AGE TO THE UNIT, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For future reference, write in the model number and serial-number below. You'
will find them on the back of the unit.

Model No.
Purchased from:

Serial No.

Date

Unpacking

Carefully remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the contents

against the following list:

* BearcatScanner

* DC Power Cord

* AC Adapter
* Mobile Mounting Bracket

* TelescopicAntenna

* Operating Guide (read it and save)

Ifany of these items are missing or ifthere are signs ofphysical damage, DO NOT

attempt to operate the unit. Notify your dealer immediately.

NOTE: Keep the shipping carton and packing materials, as wellas allthe printed ma-

terial. Thiscarton serves as an excel/ent method to transport your new scanner for

service or any other reason.

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1. On/Off, Volume - Turns the unit

on or off, and controls the audio
output level.

2. Squelch - Eliminates the annoying

"rushing" sound that is present be-
tween transmissions when no sig-
nal isbeing received. Proper adjust-
ment of this control keeps the re-
ceiver quiet and allows scanning
until a signal is received.

3. Scan - Press to start scanning all fre-

quencies programmed into memory
that are not locked out.

4. Manual - Press to stop scanning.

Press again to manually step to the
next channel. Press the channel

number and then press the manual
key to go directly to that channel.

Priority -The priority key samples

channel 1 every two seconds re-
gardless of other operational set-
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10.Search - Pressto search for new ac-

tive frequencies within preset
ranges of any band.

11.Lockout/Clear - Press to lockout

the reception of frequencies on se-
lected channels during scanning.
Lockout is retained in memory.
Press again to deselect lockout.
Pressing the lockout for 2.5 seconds

will clear allthe locked out frequen-
CIes.

12.Numeric Keypad - ("0-9" and "."J

Used to program all frequencies in-
to memory and for direct channel
access. During the scan mode these
keysare utilized to se'lector deselect
any of the 5 memory banks.

13.Enter - The "E"key is used to enter

frequencies into the scanning
memory.

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6. Hold - Press to stop and hold the

search function on the current fre-
quency. Press again to manually
step up to the preceding frequency.

7. Loop Function - Program 5 fre-

quency bands L1 to L5.
Toprogram these frequency bands
it is only necessary to input an up-
per frequency and a lower frequen-

cy to specify a search range within
one band.

8. Delay - The delay key provides a 2

second delay on any channel to re-
ceive a reply transmission on the
same frequency before resuming
search or scan. Delay isretained in
memory.

9. Limit - Enter the Iow and high li-

mits of the search range. Press to
manually step the search frequency

down.

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14.Memory Lock - This unique fea-

ture is used to lock the keypad to
prevent accidental entries and islo-
cated on the back panel.

15.External Speaker - The external

speaker jack allows you to use an
alternate speaker in case of a high

noise environment. Use Uniden
model ESP 25 external speaker for

best results.

16.Tape Out - Thisjack allows you to

connect to any standard tape recor-
der inorder to record transmissions.

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The USC 760XLT has 100 memory

channels, each of which can be pro-
grammed to store one frequency. The

channels are divided into 5-20 channel

banks, useful for storing similar fre-
quencies in order to maintain faster
scanning cycles. When scan ispressed,
each of the programmed frequencies
within a selected bank will be sampled

fora transmission (locked channels will

be skipped} at the rate of about 15
channels per second. If an active fre-
quency is found the unit will stop and

monitor that frequency until there isno

longer any activity. Atwo second delay
can be added to each channel and will

allow the unit to monitor the frequen-
cy for a return or continued transmis-

sion. If, after two seconds, the fre-

quency remains inactive, the scanning

cycle will resume.

When the unit is first turned on, each

channel will contain "000.000". When

new frequencies are programmed, the

old will be erased. Ifan invalid frequen-

cy is entered, "Error" will be displayed

and the old frequency will return. "E

Loc" will also be displayed if memory
lock is on.

To operate the scanner make sure that

the power iscorrectly connected to the

unit. Turn the volume control on and

adjust the desired level. Adjust the

squelch by turning the knob fully

clockwise until a rushing sound is

heard. Turn the knob back until the re-

ceiver issilent. After the channels have

been programmed, operation issimple.

Press the scan key to scan allthe chan-

nels, press the manual key to stop the

scanning, and manually step through

the channels.

Note: The unit must be in the scan
mode to select or deselect a channel

LCDDisplay

The USC 760XLT has a backlit display

which shows the current channel and

frequency as well as other operational

modes. When the unit isscanning, the
channel number will rapidly advance
while the frequency display will go

blank. When the scanner is stopped
the current channel and frequency will
again be displayed.

When frequencies are programmed
the display will show the digits as they
are entered. The display will also show

"PRI"when the priority mode ison, "LI
0" whenever a channel appears that
has been locked out, and "DLY"when-

ever a channel has been programmed
fordelay. In the upper left hand corner
of the display the numbers 1-5 will be
present. These are the bank indicator

numbers. These are selected or dese-

lected during the scan sequence bythe

use of the numeric pad.

Programming

Toprogram a frequency into a channel,
press the digits of that frequency in-
cluding the decimal point and then
press the enter key. Ifan invalid fre-
quency is entered, the display will
show "Error." To change a frequency

enter the new one and the old one will

be erased.

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Band Coverage:
Frequency Range:

12 Bands

66-88 MHz

108-136 MHz
136-144 MHz
144-148 MHz
148-174 MHz

350-406 MHz

406-420 MHz
420-450 MHz
450-470 MHz

470-512 MHz
806-956 MHz

100 Channels (5-20 channel banks)
15 channels per second

Illuminated Liquid Crystal

13.8 VDC (220V AC 50 Hz with AC Adapter)

0.3/lV 66-88 MHz

0.6/lV 108-136 MHz

0.4uV 136-174 MHz

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0.4/lV 406-512 MHz

0.8fiV 806-956 MHz

-55dB @+ 25 KHz

2.0 Watts at 100/0 T.H.D. '

telescopic antenna included
antenna, external speaker, DC power, REC.

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6 5/ 16"W x 1 5/8"H x 7 3/8"0

1 lb., 3 oz.

Channels:
Sean Speed:

Display:
Power Requirement:
Sensitivity:
(nominalJ
(12 dB SINADJ

Selectivity:

Audio Output (Nominal J:
Antenna:

Connectors:

Size:
Weight:

Specifications

are typical and subject to

change without notice. Birdies

All radios are subject to receiving unde-

sired signals. If the UBC 760XLTstops
during scan

mode and no sound is

heard, it may be receiving a "Birdie."

Birdiesare internally generated signals

inherent in the electronics of the re-

ceiver. Press the Scan key to continue
scannIng.

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To program 162.550 into channel 2:

Press 2 MAN

Press 1 6 2 .5 5 0 E

To program 47 J.2375 into channel 7:

Press 7 MAN

Press 4 7 1 .2 3 7 5 E

To search from J50 to J60 MHz

Press
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LIMIT

Press SEARCH

Your UBC 760XLT will then begin
searching the frequencies from J50 to

J60 MHz. Ifyou encounter a frequency
ofinterest, you can press the HOLDkey
to stop. If the scanner has already re-

sumed searching, press HOLD and
then use the HOLDand LIMITkeys to

step the frequency up ordown. (HOLD
to step up, LIMITto step down).

Youcan also program the channels di- .
rectly from the search function. To do
this, firstgo to the channel numberyou
wish to use, and then begin the search

function as described above. When

you encounter a frequency that you

wish to save, press HOLDto stop, and
then press E (enter) to save the fre-
quency. If you wish to repeat the
procedure for another channel, go to
that channel and resume searching.

To select or deselect a channel
bank

When a bank number at the top of the
display is visible, it means that the
numbered bank is currently selected.

When it isnot visible, it means that the
bank is deselected. While the unit is

scanning, pressing the appropriate
number key will select or deselect the

desired bank.

Features

Search - Use the search mode to look

for new active frequencies within the
bands of your scanner.
Enter the lower limit frequency on the
keypad and press the limit key;

Enter the higher limit frequency and
press the limit key again.

These two frequencies set the range
that the unit will search. Press the

search key to start searching. Ifan ac-
tive frequency isfound the scanner will
stop to monitor the signal. Press the
hold key to hold the search on this fre-
quency. Press the hold key again to
step up to the next frequency or press
the limit key to step down to the previ-
ous frequency. When the signal stops
the unit will continue searching. Press
the manual key to leave the search

mode.

The following is a brief description of

the operational features of the UBC
760XLT.

Manual Channel Selection - To

manually select a channel, press the

manual key repeatedly until the de-

sired channel number appears in the
display.

or

Press the channel number you wish to
access, then press the manual key. The
scanner will automatically advance to
the desired channel regardless of the

bank status.
Lockout - Select the channel to be

skipped. Press the lockout key. The

lockout indicator willappear in the dis-
play whenever that channel also ap-
pears. To take lockout off press the

lockout keyon that channel. The lock-
out key also functions to eliminate any

locked out channels within a certain

bank. Simplypress the lockout key for
about 2.5 seconds to "Clear" the entire

bank.

LOOP FUNCTION

YourUniden Bearcat 760XLT has been
provided with the ability to program 5

frequency bands LJ to L5. Toprogram
these frequency bands it is only neces-
sary to input an upper frequency and a
lower frequency to specify a search
range within one band (66 - 88, J08 -

136, J36 - J74, 350 - 5 J2, or 806 -

956).
In the following example, the pro-

gramming of one frequency band on L2
will be initiated.

Priority - When it is important to keep

track of the activity on one frequency
while listening to others, the priority
function should be used. Program the
important frequency into channel one.
Pressthe priority key to activate the pri-
ority function. Every2 seconds the unit
will check channel one for activity Ithe
priority indicator willappear in the dis-
play). Ifa transmission is found the unit
will monitor that channel. Ifno signal is
found, the unit will return to the previ-
ous channel and function. Press the

priority key again to turn off the priority
function. When priority is on, the au-
dio may be periodically interrupted.

Press: [!J[j]1iIG1[j]/j] ~

Read: L2 118.150
(one limit entered)

Press: l]~~Q~[j] I L 21

Read: L2 134.250
(second limit is entered)

press:IL21(start searching from Iow
limit frequency to high limit fre-

quency).

Once you have programmed 5 differ-
ent bands in L1to LS,you activate ~he
scanning of this bands by simplypress-
ing LJ, L2, L3, L4, or LS.
Everyother function that is described

in the search mode isalso active in the
loop mode, except that you have to ac-

tivate the scan by pressing the L(1..5)
key.

INcSTALl

Mobile Installation

Plan the location of the radio bracket
before starting the installation. Select a

location that is convenient for opera-
tion and does not interfere with the

driver or passenger in the vehicle. The
bracket should be securely fastened to
a solid surface using the self tapping
screws provided. Mount the scanner

to the bracket with the thumb screws
and adjust the angle of the radio.

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Mobile Antenna

In the mobile application the Bearcat
760XLT will require an external vehicle

antenna. Use a mobile antenna de-
signed for multi-band coverage. For

maximum effectiveness, the external
antenna should be fed with Iow loss 50
ohm coaxial such as RG58 foam. Re-

member, you have purchased the fin-
est mobile scanner available, so don't

compromise its performance with an

inferior antenna. We recommend us-

ing the (optional' Uniden BC-ATJ mo-

bile antenna for best results.

Ideally, the antenna should be mount-

ed directly in the center of the vehicle's

roof.

The radiation and reception pattern of

a vehicular antenna always conforms
to the ground plane (metal shape' lo-

cated below the antenna. ,l\ roof
mounted antenna provides virtually an
omnidirectional pattern. If the anten-

na was mounted on the left rear fen-
der, the best reception would occur
from the right front fender of the vehi-

cle, with greatly reduced reception
from the left rear. Avoid mounting the
antenna on a front fender, as ignition
noise can limitreception.

Connecting the Power

The UBC 760XLT is designed to be
used in'any vehicle which has a 13.8-
volt DC negative-ground electrical sys-
tem. Ifyou cannot determine the po-

larityofyourvehicle, consultyourvehi-
cle dealer for information.

Note: The use of this radio in a motor
vehicle may be regulated or require a

permit in certain states or certain cities.

The UBC760XLTshould be connected

directly to the fuse block or battery of
your car. Connect the power cord to

the back ofthe radio inthejack marked

"DC 13.8V".

Desktop Installation

The UBC 760XLT has a unique design

feature that allows the unit to be used

as an in-home scanner. The fold-out

foot sets the unit at a proper angle for

desk or table-top use. Simplyswing the

foot out until it locksin its upright posi-

tion.

Note: Please be sure that the foot is

folded out completely in order to avoid

accidental damage to the unit.

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Telescopic Antenna

The UBC760XLT includes a telescopic

antenna for use indesktop installtions.

Insert the antenna into the opening on

the rear apron of the radio, and fullyex-
tend it. Under normal conditions this

antenna should provide excellent re-
ception. However, factors such as loca-

tion within your home, and proximity
to electrical appliances may determine
reception quality. For weak signal re-
ception or electrically noisy locations,
an external antenna may be helpful.

AC Adapter

The UBC 760XLT can be powered by

the AC Adapter included with the
scanner which converts standard

household current to 12.0 V Dc. Plug

the smallconnector ofthe AC Adapter

into the jack in the back of the radio
marked DC 13.8V. Plug the other end
into any standard 220 VAChousehold

outlet.
Note: Please be sure to use only model

818F41 24 AC Adapter, as higher vol-
tage, or reverse polarity may damage

your unit.

Memory Backup

Frequencies maintained in the UBC
760XLT memory are protected from
loss inthe event of electrical power in-
terruption bylithium battery. This bat-
tery should be replaced every 10years.

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The UBC760XLT isa high quality elec-
tronic radio receiver. The following
hints should help you understand and
enjoy your unit.

J. Make sure the unit isturned off be-

fore disconnecting the power. You
may want to record the pro-
grammed frequencies before power
isinterrupted in case memory islost.

2. Ifmemory is lost, simply reprogram
each channel. Memory loss will be

indicated by unfamiliar frequencies
or "000.000" in each channel.

3. If strong interference or electrical
noise is received, you may need to
relocate your scanner. Ahigher ele-
vation such as the second floor may
provide better reception.

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4. Whenever the keypad is used it is
important to press firmly on the
center of each key.

5. Do not use the scanner in high
moisture environment such as the

kitchen or the bathroom.

6. Clean the outside of the cabinet
with a mild detergent. Do not use

abrasive cleansers or solvents. Be
careful not to rub LCD window
area.

Optional Accessories

The following accessories are available
for your UBC 760XLT at your local

dealer.

Telescoping Antenna - Replace-
ment antenna for the UBC 760XlT

ESP 25 External Speaker - Heavy

dutyspeakerwith impactresistantABS
housing forhigh powerexternalaudio.

PS-OO1Vehicle Power Cord - This
power cord is designed for use with the

UBC 760XLT in a vehicle. This heavy
duty cord comes complete with a ciga-

rette lighter connector and fuse.

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Trouble Shooting

Ifyour UBC760XLT is not perform-

ing up to your expectations, try the
steps listed below. If you cannot
get satisfactory results you may
need to send your unit in forseNice:

Warrantor: Unlden AustraliaPty. Ltd. ("UNIDEN").
Elements of WClrranty:Uniden warrants, for the duration of this warranty, USC

760 XLT (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free from defects in

materials and craftsmanship withonlythe limitationsor exclusions set out below.
Warranty Duration: This warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect one (1)

year after the date of the originalpurchase of the Product or the time the Product is(A)
damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, (C) improperly
installed, (D) repaired by someone other than warrantor for a defect or malfunction
covered bythis warranty, (E)used in a manner or purpose for which the Product was
not intended, or (F) sold by the original purchaser.

Statement of Remedy: In the event that the Product does not conform to this war-
ranty 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 incurred by
warrantor or its representatives in connection withthe performance of this warranty.
THISWARRANTYDOES NOTCOVEROR PROVIDEFOR THE REIMBURSEMENT
OF PAYMENTOF INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,Some states do

.not allow this exclusion or limitationof incidental or consequential damages. so the

above limitationorexclusion may not apply to you.
Procedure for Obtaining Performance of Warranty: Inthe event that the Product

does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight
prepaid, to Warrantor at Uniden Australia Pty. Lld. 345 Princes Highway,Rockdale,
NSW 2216 withevidence oforiginal purchase

LegalRemedies:Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohave
otherrights whichvaryfrom stateto

state.

J. Scanner is not

working properly.

A. Check the power connections.

B. Check the volume and squelch.
C. Make sure programming iscorrect.

2. Signal is weak
or distorted.

A. Check antenna connection.

B. Check proper frequencies.
C. Make sure frequency is active.

3. Improper reception.

A. Check proper frequencies.

B. Reposition radio.
C. Check antenna connection.

4. Scan won't stop.

uniden~

A. Check squelch adjustment.

B. Check proper frequencies.
C. Check antenna connection.
D. Check lockout.

Australia Ply. Ltd.

HEAD OFFICE:

345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

5. Incomplete reception. A. Fringe area of reception.
B. Check squelch adjustment.

Printed In the Philipnines

BRISBANE
3/12 Randall Street.
Slacks Creek,
Old. 4127
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
MELBOURNE&TASMANIA
446-448 Bell Street,
East Preston.
VIC 3072
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

PERTH
23 Geddes Street,

Balcana.
WA 6021

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
ADELAIDE
72-74 Halifax Street,
Adelaide
SA 5000

Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

6. Unit won't program. A. Check memory lock switch.

7. Priority won't work.

UBUDO1110HZ

A. Check squelch adjustment.

B. Improper frequency in Channel I.