Uniden UBC100XLT User Manual

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100 CHANNEL
PROGRAMMABLE
HAND HELD

SCANNER

. 100 CHANNELS

. 9 BAND COVERAGE
. CRYSTAL FREE
. AUTOMA T1CSEARCH

. PRIORITY'CHANNEL

. SELECT1VE SCAN DELAY

. DISP~ Y LIGHT

. AUTOMA T1CLOCKOUT
. TRACK TUNING

. DIRECT CHANNEL ACCESS

OPERATING GUIDE

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IntroduCtion:':',"',',

Welcome to the excjting world of hand held radio scanners. State-of-the-Art:
engIneering and mrcroelecrrontcs provide programmable operatIon and

dependability while minimizing size and power consumptIon, The keyboard
allows you to program any VHF or UHF frequenoj on all !00 channels; and co
control Scan. Lockout. Priority, Delay, Hold. Weather Search and Channel Bank
se!ecrion as well as the programmable search funcriqns. There ISalso a keyboard

lock function to prevent acCIdental reprogramming of the unlc ,'\n LCO display

provides frequenOj and operation information, There is a built-in right for rl/gnt

time use, The detachable NiCad battery pack provides hours of monitorIng and
recharges overnIght:. The case ISdesigned to wIthstand the cough reQUIrements of
the hand held envIronment. and is tJuilt of high Impac: I~SS.olastlc There ISalso a
leather case (included) co furt:her protect thIs scanner ,crease read this guide
throughly before attemptIng to operate the ur./c

Warning

Un/den does not represent thIs unIt [0 be waterproofed Te reGuce tlie riSK.of

fire, elecrncal shock or damage,do not expose this unIt co rain or melsrure,

Note: The use of a scanner In a venlcie may be rec;ulaced or orcnlblceeJln some
countries. Check wIth your local authOritIeS before operatIng a mobile scanner

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Unpacking

Carefully remove all Items From the snIpping carron, If chere ISany 'lls/ble damage

or any Item appears co be mISSing, notJfy your dealer immediately,

The following Items are Included with your UgC IOOXLT,

.. Bearcat Scanner

..AC AdaptOr/Charger

..FlexIble Antenna

. CarrYing Case

.. Earpoone

.. Operating GuIde

Please keep (he shIppIng carron, and packIng materials. This carton serves as ar.
excellent method to transporT (he scanner,

CAUTION

WhenyourunIt has noc be~n used for a longer period ef CJme,It can Failco

operate at firs! power up. Please cry co reset the power SWILG~agaIn and se~

chac It operates perfeC!ty/

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..Helpfu".Hints

Th~ UgC 1OOXLT is a high quality elearonic ra~io receNer. The following hinrs

should help you understand and enjoy your unIt.

1. Make sure the unit is curned off before removing (he battery pack. You may

want to record ehe programmed frequenCies before doing (his In case memory is
lost.

2. If memory is lost. simply reprogram each channel.

ivlemory loss NIl! be

indicated by unfamiliar frequencies in each channel.

3. If strong interference or electrical noise is rece!ved. you may ne~d eo relocate
your scanner. A hIgher eievaClon suer, as che sec:Jnd Floormay provide oerrer
receptIon. An externaj antenna may also be reqUIred.

J.. Whenever ehe keypad is used le ISimpertant co press Firmlyen :he cenrer or
each key.

5. 00 not use ehe scanner in hIgh mOlSLUreenvironment: SUChas [tie {/rchen or
(he barhroom.

6. Cean [he ourside of ehe cablnee with a mild aerergenc. 00 nee ~se abrasIve
cleansers or solvencs. Be careful not co rub LCO window area.

7 There are no user serviceable part InSide wIth ehe exc;ept:Jon of che battery
pack.. 00 not attempt any repaIrs except replacng battenes.

Battery Maintenance

NiCad batterIes can develop a condition known JS ',Ilemor,/' This concirIon can
limit ehe amount of battery power available. ToavoId chls conditIon. CheFollowIng
baaery maintenance steps should be practiced:

1. Every 2
sure co write down the programmed FrequenCIes ForreprogrammIng Nhen (he
batteries are charged.

2. Recharge the batterIes For 14-16 hours COInsure a Fullc.'large.

3. 00 not leave ehe charger plugged in Forlong perIods of Cime. 00 nee rec.r,arge
(he unIt unless it ne~ds it.

-3 months ehe scanner should be left on [0 draIn all battery power. Be

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'Troubli<Slloo~"g .

Ifyour U8C 1OOXLTis not performing up coyour expectations. try the steps listed

below. Ifyou cannot get satisfactory results you mayneed cosend your unIt in for

service:

1.Scanner ;s not working properly.

A. Check the power connections. C. Make sure programmIng is correct.

8. Check the volume and squelch.

2. Signa. ;s weak or distorted.

A. Check antenna conneCrIon.

C. iv1akesure Frequency isactIve,

8. Check proper frequences.

3. Improper reception.

A. Check proper frequenCIes.

C. Chec:< antenna connection.

B. Reposition radio.

4. Scan won't stop.

A. Check squelch adjustmenr.

8. Check proper frequences.

C. Chec~< antenna conneGion.
0 Chec:< :oc:<out.

5. Incamp.ete reception.

A. Frrnge area of recepClon

Keypad won't work.

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B. Chec:< squelch acJustmenr.

A. Check keypad lock switch.

7. Priority wo'n't work.
A. Check squelch adjustment.

S, Improper Frequency in Channel i.

The following accessories are available for your UgC !OOXLTat jour local cealer.
PS-~O1 Vehide Power Cord - ThIs power cord ISceslgned for use with the UgC

Tin a vehIcle. Thisheavy duty cord comes complete with a cgarene lighter

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connector and fuse.
BP-20S Extra Battery Pack - For heavy- use get an extra banery pack for jour

UgC 1OOXLT. Then, one can De cnarglng whr/e [he otner is In use.