Uniden UBC3000XLT User Manual

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uniden

UBC3000XLT

400 Channel, 20-Bank Scanning Radio with 25MHz to 1.3GHz

Scanning Range

OPERATING GUIDE

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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 (EP009). You may also use a 32Q stereo headset. 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 coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Q). Otherwise you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the Volume sud denly becomes too ioud because of the Vol ume Control or Squelch Control setting.

This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.

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.

General Battery Warning! Do not short circuit any Battery. 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:

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

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Controls and Indicators

3 5 7 9

1. Keypad

2. Enter

3. Shift / Decimal / Clear

4. Search DowiVLimit

5. Search Up/Hold

6. Search

7. SendAWFM Signal Mode

8. Auto Store/NFM Signal Mode

9. Frequency Step/AM Signal Mode

10. Speaker

11. Liquid Crystal Display

12. Scan Mode

13. Manual

14. Delay/Battery Save

15. Turbo Search

16. Lock out

17. Priority

18. Signal Attenuation

19. Data Skip

20. Key Lock

21. LCD Display Light

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Controls and Indicators

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External Speaker Jack 1. Bank Indicators 9. Frequency Step Indicators

2. Earphone Jack 2. Search Indicator to. Lockout Indicator

Antenna Connector

4. Squelch Control 4. Low Battery Indicator

On/Off Volume Control

Signal Attenuation Indicator

3. Shift Indicator

6, Keypad Lock Indicator

7. Signal Mode Indicators

8. Frequency Display

tl. Hold Indicator

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Priority Channel Indicator

13.

Channel Number indicator

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Mode Indicators

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Introduction....................................

Included with your Scanner....

Getting Started

Power...........................................

: Installing/Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery Attaching the Antenna

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

Scanner Basics

Banks and Channels Scanning Versus Searching . . . How Squelch Works

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

Keypad Lockout

Programming Channels

Manual Programming Automatic Battery Save Search Programming Auto-Store Programming

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Translerring A Channel Frequency . . 17 Deleting A Stored Channel Frequency

The Scan Mode

Begin Scanning...................................

Turning Banks On or Off Locking Out Channels

Lockout in Manual Mode Locking a Channel While Scanning Unlocking a Channel Unlocking All Channels

Using Priority Scan

Selecting A New Priority Channel .

Using Scan Delay

The Search Mode..................................

Beginning A Search

Scrolling Frequencies......................

Using Turbo Search............................

Using Search Delay Locking Out Frequencies

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Locking Out a Frequency

20 20 21

21 22 22

23 24 24 25

27 28 29 30 30

Unlocking a Frequency

The Manual Mode

Scrolling Channeis...............................32

Selecting A Specific Channel...............33

Additional Scanner Features ................34

Using Data Skip...................................34

Changing the Frequency Step Setting the Signal Mode Using Signal Attenuation

Display Light........................................37

Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts

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Care & Maintenance

Troubleshooting.....................................41

Technical Information

Specifications........................................44

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Introduction

Your UBC3000XLT Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that aiiows you to monitor 16 different frequency bands. These bands include radio information sources such as

■ Police and Fire Departments

■ Airoraft

■ Business and industrial

■ Utility

■ Trucks, Buses, Taxis, and Trains

■ Marine and Amateur {ham) radio

■ Motion Picture and Press Relays

■ Public Service

■ Analogue Cellular Telephone Band

■ And Many More

You can program the UBC3000XLT with up to 400 channels that are divided into 20 banks. This arrangement of banks and channels aiiows you to easily select which frequencies you want to scan at any time. See “Scanner Basics" on Page 7.

You can also contact a local scanning ciub or go to your local library for more information about interesting frequencies in your area.

i/niden® and Searcal® are registered

trademarks of Uniden Corporation.

Twin Turbo™ is a trademark of

Uniden Corporation.

Additional Features

The UBC3000XLT has so many features, it

might take you a while to become familiar

with them all. But the following summary lets

you know what’s available and directs you

to the appropriate section of this Operating

Guide for more detailed information.

Twin Turbo™ ScaiVSeercb—Delivers a

maximum scan rate of 100 channels-per-second,

and lets you increase the search rate from the

normal 100 f requencies-per-second to 300

frequencies-per-second when searching by 5

kHz steps. See "Using Turbo Search" on Page

29.

25 MHz -1,3 GHz Range—Provides you

with almost limitless scanning possibilities.

Note: This range is not continuous. See

“Frequency Bands and Steps” on Page 42.

Automatic Battery Save - Switches the unit

to standby to conserve battery life.

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Auto-Store—Lets you automatically store active frequencies in empty channels. See "Auto-Store Programming” on Page 15.

Auto-Sort—In the Scan Mode, sorts the channels in each bank by frequency to increase scanner efficiency.

Priority Channels—Designates one channel in each of the first 10 banks for special scanning access. See “Using Priority Scan” on Page 24.

Scan/Search Delay—In the Scan or Search Mode, causes the scanner to remain on a frequency two seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. See "Using Scan Delay” on Page 25 and "Using Search Delay” on Page 30.

Direct Channel Access—Allows you to manually select a specific channel without scanning. See “Selecting a Specific Channel” on Page 33.

Direct Frequency Programming—Allows you to program a specific frequency into a

channel without searching. See “Manual Programming" on Page 10.

Frequency Transfer—Lets you transfer a frequency into an empty channel. See "Transferring a Channel Frequency” on

Page 17.

Variable Frequency Steps (lncrements>—In the search or Manual

Mode, lets you change the steps between frequencies. See “Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 35.

Channel/Frequency Lockout—Lets you temporarily remove channels or frequencies from the scanning or search cycle. See "Locking Out Channels” on Page 21 and "Locking Out Frequencies" on Page 30.

Signal Attenuation—Reduces the scanner’s sensitivity for unusually strong signals often found on the WFM (wide frequency modulation) bands. See "Using Signa! Attenuation" on Page 37.

Data Skip—Lets you set the scanner to automatically continue searching or

scanning (after three seconds) when it

encounters an unmodulated or data signal.

See "Using Data Skip" on Page 34,

Keypad Lockout—Temporarily disables the keypad to prevent accidental pressing of keys. See "Keypad Lockout” on Page 9.

Battery-Free Memory—The stored channels are retained in memory when the Battery Pack is removed from the scanner.

External Speaker & Earphone Jacks—Allow you to connect an external speaker or earphone for custom listening. See Included with your Scanner” on Page 4 and "Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts" on Page 39.

Display Light—Lets you view the display more easily in dark or low-light conditions. See “Display Light” on Page 38.

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Included with your Scanner

Your UBC3000XLT Scanner comes with the following standard equipment. (See "Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts" on Page 39.)

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Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use the scanner.

If any of the above items are missing or dam aged, contact the place of purchase.

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Getting Started

Power

Your scanner’s nickel-cadmium battery can power the scanner for up to 5 hours on a full charge.

Before you use the scanner the first time, and whenever the [ВАТТ] indicator appears, you should fully charge the battery.

Notes:

■ Install the battery before you charge if.

■ When the [ВАТТ] indicator appears,

there is alxiut 10 minutes of power left.

If you don’t turn off the scanner within 10 minutes, it automatically turns off to prevent the battery from fully discharging.

Install ingfRemoving the Battery

1. Turn off the scanner. Slide the battery on.

To remove the-battery, press the release button and slide the battery off.

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Charging the Battery

Use the AC Adaptor/Charger to power the UBC3000XLT from an AC outlet.

Warning! Use only the supplied AC adaptor/charger. Other external power sources could cause overheating or damage the scanner oircuits.

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Notes:

■ It takes 14-16 hours to fully charge the battery.

■ You can operate the scanner while the battery charges.

■ Disconnect the adaptor/charger during a power failure.

The Scan Mode

Begin Scanning

There are two ways to begin scanning.

■ Turn on the scanner. Scanning begins each time you turn the UBC3000XLT on.

■ While in the Manual Mode:

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In the Scan Mode, the UBC3000XLT cycles through all the channels you have programmed in the banks that are currently active.

For more information see

- “Scanner Basics" on Page 7

- “Programming Channels" on Page 10

- Turning Banks On or Off” on Page 20.

The soanner stops on each channel that is broadcasting a signal and automatically resumes scanning when the signal stops. Or, you can press i*sc«n) to resume scanning.

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For more information see

- “Using Scan Delay" on Page 25

- "Using Data Skip" on Page 34

Turning Banks On Or Off

After you have programmed channels in several of the scanner’s banks you can customise which channels you scan by turning the banks on or off.

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2. Select the bank you want to turn on or off. Example -1,2 and 3.

If the bank number appears at the top of

the display, the bank is on. If not, it is off.

Notes:

■ Use the zero key to select bank 10.

■ To select banks 11 - 20, press 0 followed by the appropriate number key,

(Example: 0 © } The numbers 11 -

20 appear next to the corresponding number keys.

■ You can turn on a bank whether or not you have stored frequencies in any of its channels. The scanner still only scans programmed channels.

■ One bank must always be on. If you try to turn off all 20 banks, Bank 1 will automatically activate.

Locking Out Channels

The lock-out feature lets you further customise the channels that you want to scan at a particular time.

For example, if a stored frequency broadcasts almost ail the time, the scanner will stop on it and stay. You can lock out that channel when you are more interested in the other channels for the current scanning session.

When you lock out a channel, it is temporarily excluded from scanning, but it

remains programmed so that you can easily unlock it for scanning later.

You can select a locked out channel using the Manual Mode. See The Manual Mode" on Page 32.

Lockout in Manual Mode

1, Enter the Manual Mode.

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2. Select the channel.

For more information, see

- ‘The Manual Mode” on Page 32.

- “The Scan Mode" on Page 20.

Locking a Channel While Scanning

If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too-frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning.

1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel. aAHn

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2. Then:

The scanner immediately resumes scanning because that channel is no longer in the scanning sequence.

Unlocking a Channel

Note: Empty channels are automatically locked. You cannot unlock an empty channel.

1. Enter the Manual Mode,

Press ■

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B B @ ® ©

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0 B G ® ©

Note: Because the channel is locked-out, you cannot use the Scan Mode to select it.

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2. Select the !ocked-ou1 channel.

3. Unlock the channel.

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Unlocking All Channels

If you have locked out many channels and want to unlock them all. or if you have forgotten exactly which channel you have locked out, you can simply unlock all channels at once,

1. While scanning, turn on each bank that contains channels you want to unlock.

2. Enter the Manual Mode.

3. Unlock all channels.

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You hear two beeps when all channels

are unlocked.

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Using Priority Scan

You can program one Priority Channel in each of the first 10 banks. During Priority Scanning, your seiner checks these special channels every two seconds, whether or not the scanner has located an active channel.

To activate Priority Scanning:

Press

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S B

©"

©”

The scanner begins normal scanning, but if it detects a signal on a priority channel, it remains on that channel until the signal ends. See “Using Scan Delay" on Page 25.

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P IRD.BOO

Note: If you have more than one bank

selected that has a programmed priority

channel, the lower channel number has top

priority. Data Skip is not active in this mode.

Selecting A New Priority Channel

There is one priority channel in each of the

first 10 banks. The scanner is pre-programmed with the first channel of each of these banks as a priority channel. However, you can change the priority channel to be any other channel within the bank.

Note: When you select a new priority channel, the old priority channel automatically becomes a regular channel,

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

Press

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®” ©'■ ©’■

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I. Select the new channel.

3. Change the new channel to Priority.

transmission before resuming scanning, in case there is a reply.

See also “Using Search Delay" on Page 30. You must individually program each channel

you want to use Scan Delay feature.

■ After programming a new channel:

For more Information, see

- 'The Manual Mode" on Page 32

- "The Scan Mode" on Page 20 Note: If you use the Scan Mode to select

the channel, press (»miiiinlto enter the Manual Mode before proceeding to Step 2.

You hear two beeps and P appears at

the left of the display.

Using Scan Delay

On some two-way channels there might be short lapses in the signal while waiting for a reply.

The Scan Delay feature causes the scanner

to wait two seconds after the end of a

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■ To add Scan Delay to an existing programmed channel:

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

2. Select the channel.

3. Turn Scan Delay ON.

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The Search Mode

In the Search Mode, the scanner looks for any active frequencies within a range of frequencies you select. You can search the entire range of the scanner, but it is best to select a narrower range, so that you have a better chance of finding all the active channels.

Use Search if you don’t have a frequency

directory handy, or if new stations have

been added since the directory was

published.

Beginning A Search

To set the limits and begin searching:

2. Enter the Manual Mode.

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® © ®

Press ■

3. Enter the lower limit of the range.

® © ©

4. Enter the upper limit of the range

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AM NFW WM

S 0 0 0 0

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Press

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Notes

If you want to program any of the

frequencies you find during a search,

see “Search Programming" on Page 12. You can change the direction of the

search.

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higher frequencies.

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Press J.) key

to search

Scrolling Frequencies Scrolling temporarily suspends a search

and allows you to manually move up or down through the frequertcies.

1. To begin scrolling:

2. Move up or down by the displayed frequency' step.

0 E @ © ©

0 0 O ® 0

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0 A- to move up

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0 0 B 0 0

Note: The arrows next to the SRCH indicator show the last direction you

scrolled.

if you want to change the frequency step, see “Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 35.

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Press

or to move down.

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3. To continue the search;

B s ® ® ®

B 0 o ® ©

0 0^ BB 0 0 0

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Note; The search resumes in the direction that you last scrolled.

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Using Turbo Search

If you are searching a frequency band that has a 5 kHz step, or if you override the default frequency step and set it to 5 kHz, you can select Turbo Search. This increases the search rate from 100 frequencies-per-secornt to 300 frequencies-per-second.

To select Turbo Search;

For more Information, see

- “Frequency Bands and Steps” on Page 42.

- “Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 35.

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Jsing Search Delay

3n some two-way channels there might be short lapses in the signal before a reply. The Search Delay feature causes the scanner to

wait two seconds after the end of a jansmission before resuming searching, in case there is a reply.

Unlike Scan Delay, you don't have to turn on Search Delay for each frequency in the search range. Search Delay works for the entire frequency range you chose.

To turn on Search Delay:

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Press —

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Press DLY again, to turn off Search Delay.

Locking Out Frequencies

Note: This feature is similar to locking out a programmed channel, except you can only lock out 50 frequencies. You can lock out any number of channels.

During a search, you might repeatedly encounter frequencies that you are not interested in. Also, all scanners are subject to receiving internally generated frequencies

(called birdies) that stop your scanner’s search when there is no real signal present. See “UBC3000XLT Birdies" on Page 43,

In either case, you can lock out up to 50 such frequencies to make your scanner search more efficiently. If you try to lock out

more than 50 channels, the 51st channel

replaces the first channel in memory.

Locking Out a Frequency

When the scanner stops on a frequency you

want to lock out:

Searching resumes immediately.

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Unlocking a Frequency

1. Stop the search.

3. Unlock the frequency.

1. Stop the search. B 0 @ ® ©

B 0 © @ ®

0 0 G © ©

0 0 W 0 ^

NFM WFW

00 B S

2. Find the locked out frequency.

S 0 @ ®

B 0 G ®

0 0 to move up

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Press

■to move down.

Press

Unlocking All Frequencies

If you have locked out many frequencies and want to unlock them all, or if you have forgotfen which ones you locked out, you can unlock all frequencies at the same time.

0 0 d"®“ © 0 B W 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 B

2. Unlock all frequencies.

You hear two beeps. All locked out frequencies are now unlocked.

— Press

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The Manual Mode

Scrolling Channels

When you scroll through the channels in the

manual mode, you see every channel, even ones that are empty or locked out.

There are two ways to scroll through all the scanner channels.

To step through all channels one at a time in ascending order:

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13. S KHI NFH

> To scroll up or down through all

channels:

B @ @ ® ©

0B ^9 to move up

S B 0

to move down.

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Selecting A Specific Channel

Using this procedure, you can select any one of the scanner’s 400 channels. It does not matter if the channel is locked out or empty.

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

2, Select the desired channel.

Example: Channel 75

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Using Data Skip

Some frequencies carry un-mod ulated signals or data signals (such as pager preamble signals). If your scanner detects such a signal during scanning or searching, it remains on the channel or frequency and, after three seconds, resume SCAN or SEARCH.

You can set the scanner to continue scanning after a 3-second delay, when it encounter such signals.

Note: Data Skip is not available for the AM band and is not active during Priority scan. Note: You can turn Dafa Skip on or off at

any time during scanning. To turn on Data Skip while scanning:

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Press ■

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S B 0 B @

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Additional Scanner Features

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The scanner defauits to Data Skip in the

Search Mode.

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if you want to disable Data Skip during search:

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Press ■

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Changing The Frequency Step

The frequency step is the minimum space between frequencies in fhe Manual or Search Mode.

Your scanner is pre-programmed wifh a default frequency step fer each of its 16 bands. See “Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 42. You can override the defauit frequency step to search in larger or smaller

increments. Note: For the Bands with 30 kHz default

frequency step, the frequency step will not be shown on the display.

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Setting The Signal Mode

Your scanner is capable of receiving three signal modes:

• AM........................ Amplitude Modulation

■ NFM,,.. Narrow Frequency Modulation

■ WFM

.........

Wide Frequency Modulation

Each of the scanner’s 16 frequency bands is pre-programmed with a default signal mode.

If you want to override the default signal mode for a particular frequency:

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

2, Select a different signal mode,

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Note: When you override the default signal mode, the signal mode indicator

flashes.

■ Press Then, press

- mode.

3. To return to the default signal mode:

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Then,

mode.

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Note: In the search mode, press 0 twice.

‘—Stop blinking

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Using Signal Attenuation

You can use the Signal Attenuation feature in the manual, search, or Scan Mode,

When the ATT indicator is on, the incoming signal strength Is attenuated (reduced) by about 14 dB. This prevents unusually strong signals from over-loading the scanner.

In the Scan Mode, you must individually program each channel you want to use the Signal Attenuation feature.

In the Search Mode

1, Set the search limits and press @ , See “The Search Mode” on Page 27.

2. Turn Signal Attenuation on.

0 0 © ® ©

0 0 o © ©

Press ■

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AM U WFW

B 0 0 @ 0

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All signals are reduced during the search. Press 0 again during search to turn off

Signal Attenuation for the Search Mode.

tn the Scan Mode

When the scanner stops on a channel:

0 0 © © ©

0 0 d"®“ ©

Press ■

0 ^ 0 A

AM MFU HFU

B 0 0 0 0

P 31 H98.981

In the Manual Mode:

Turn Signal Attenuation on fora specific channel,

Press

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—0 B W 0 A

0 0 0 0 0

To change, press 0 again.

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Display Light

The display light lets you view the display in

dark or low-light conditions.

To turn on the light:

The light stays on for about 15 seconds.

Press']^ again as necessary. Holding

0 does not extend the lighted time.

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Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts

The following optional accessories and replacement parts are available for your UBC3000XLT scanner.

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Care & Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries typically suffer from a memory effect that gradually reduces their capacity over time.

After two or three months of use, if you notice that the battery provides power tor a slightly shorter time on each charge, do the following.

1. Leave the scanner on until the low battery warning sounds and the [low batt] indicator appears.

2. Recharge the battery for 14-16 hours to ensure a full charge.

General Use

■ Turn off the scanner before removing the battery.

■ Always write down the programmed channels/frequencies in case of a memory loss.

■ Always firmly press each scanner key so that you hear the entry tone.

Location

■ If strong interference or electrical noise

is received, move the scanner. A higher location usually results in better reception.

■ Do not use the scanner is high-moisture

environments, such as a kitchen or bathroom.

■ Avoid placing the scanner in direct

sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

Cleaning

■ Disconnect the AC adaptor/charger while you clean the scanner.

■ Clean only the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.

■ To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the scanner.

■ Do not rub the display window.

■ Do not use excessive amounts of water.

Repairs

■ Do not attempt any repairs. The scanner contains no user-service able parts.

Contact the Uniden Customer Service Division, or take the scanner to a qualified repair technician.

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Troubleshooting

If your scanner is not working properly, try the solutions listed below.

Problem Possible Solutions

Scanner doesn’t work at all

Poor reception

Scan won’t stop

Scan won’t start

• Be sure the battery is installed and properly

charged.

• Check the AC adaptor/charger connections.

• Be sure the scanner is turned on.

• Check the antenna connection.

• Move the scanner to a different location.

• Adjust the SQUELCH cohtrol,

• Check the antenna connection.

■ Trv a search. All channels might be inactive.

• Be sure the selected banks have channels

programmed.

• Adjust the SQUELCH control.

Problem Possible Solutions

Search won’t start

Keypad won’t work

• Adjust the squelch control.

• Check the Keypad Lock feature

If you still cannot get satisfactory results, and want more information, or if you want to return the scanner for service, call or write to

Uniden Service Division. The address and phone number

are listed in the Warranty at the end of this Operating Guide.

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Technical Information

Frequency Bands And Steps

The following table shows the 16 bands you can monitor with your scanner. The signal modes and the steps are default settings that you can

override. See "Setting the Signal Mode" on Page 36, and "Changing the Frequency Step” on Page 35.

Frequency

Coverage (MHz)

25.0000 to 28.9950 AM

29.0000 to 55.9950

56.0000 to 69.9500

70.0000 to 87.9950

88.0000 to 107.9500 WFM

108.0000 to 136.9875 AM 12.5

137.0000 to 173.9950

174.0000 to 221.9500

222.0000 to 399.9875 AM

400.0000 10 519,9875 NFM 12.5

520.0000 to 549.9500 WFM 50.0

760.0000 to 823.9875

Signal

Mode

NFM

WFM

NFM

WFM

NFM

Default

Steps (kHz)

5.0

50.0

5.0

50.0

5.0

50.0

12.5

Frequency

Coverage (MHz)

824.0100 to 848.9700

849.0000 to 858.9875

869.0100 to 893.9700

894.0000 to 1300.0000 NFM

Signal

Mode

NFM NFM NFM

Default

Steps (kHz)

30.0

12.5

30.0

12.5

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UBC3000XLT Birdies Birdies are internally generated frequencies that cause the scanner to stop during search or scan. If you have prc4>!ems with these

frequencies, use the lockout features to keep the scanner from stopping.

Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

28.6350 159.2900

35.7950 159.2950

37.0950 161.0800

37.1000 161.0850

42.4000 169.3750

74.2000 230.4750

110.9625 288.1000

115.2375 312.4625

132.2750 312,4750

132.4500 350.8000 134,2375 368.7000

136.0250 377.6500

137.6400 403.3375 137,6500 428.6125

Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

137,8150 428.6250

139.6050 434,1500

141.3950 455.3500

143.1850

497.7500

144.9750 820.7000

146.7650 850.0875

148.5550 908.4500 150,3450 937.7000

152.1350 967.8000

153.6000

967.8375

153.9200 1083,9500

153.9250 1083.9875

155.7100

1114.0500

155.7150 1260,3000

1290.4000

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Specifications

Channels: 400

Banks: 20 with 20 channels per

Bands; 16 Frequency Range:

25.0000 to 28.9950 MHz (AM)

29.0000 to 55.9950 MHz (NFM)

56.0000 to 69.9500 MHz (WFM)

70.0000 to 87.9950 MHz (NFM)

88.0000 to 107.9500 MHz (WFM)

108.0000 to 136.9875 MHz (AM)

137.0000 to 173.9950 MHZ (NFM)

174.0000 to 221.9500 MHz (WFM)

222.0000 to 399.9875 MHz (AM)

400.0000 to 519.9875 MHz (NFM)

520.0000 to 549.9500 MHz (WFM)

760.0000 to 823.9875 MHz (NFM)

824.0100 to 848.9700 MHz (NFM)

849.0000 to 868.9875 MHz (NFM)

869.0100 to 893.9700 MHz (NFM)

894.0000 to 1300.0000 MHz (NFM)

bank

Operating Temperature: Antenna: Rubber antenna

-20'’CtO +60°C (included)

Scan Rate: 100 channels per

second

External Jacks: External earphone,

External speaker,

Search Rate: 100 steps per second - DC 12V power jack

normal 300 steps per second -

Size: 69.0(W) X 38.5(D)

X 187.0(H) (mm)

Turbo (Without Antenna)

Scan Delay; 2 seconds

Weight: 370 (g)

Audio Output: 0.5W nominal into QQ.

internal speaker; 3mW nominal into 32i3 stereo headphone; 8mW nominal into 64Q supplied earphone.

Power Requirements;

BP2500(AUS) Ni-Cd Battery 6VDC, 600mAH AAD2500U AC Adaptor Input AC240V 50Hz, Output DC12V, 200mA

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One Year Limited Warranty

Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.

WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001 865 498

ELEMENTS OF WA RRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UBC 3000XLT Scanner (hereinafter referred to as the Product), to be free Irom defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the originafTetail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect ONE (1) Year after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid it the product is; (A) Damaged or not rfiaintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Mod ¡lied, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemWies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed. (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as a part ol a system not manutactured by Uniden, (F) Installed, programmed or serviced by anyone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent, (G) Where the Serial Number label ol the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.

PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for Oneyear, IheUBC SOOOXLTScanner unit only. Antenna, Belt Clip, NiCAD Battery, AC Adapior/Charger, Leather Case, Monaural Earphone. and other accessories are covered for 90 days.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge lor parts or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

WARRANTYCARD: IfawarrantycardhasbeenincludedwiththisproductthenpleaseftlliUnandreturntouswilhinlAdaysolpurchase YournameandtheSerialnumberoftheproduct will then be registered in our database and this will help us process your claim with greater speed and efliciency should you require warranty service.

PHOCEDUREFOROBTAININGPERFORMANCEOFWARRANTY:intheeventthattheproductdoesnot conform to this warranty.theProductshouldbeshippedordelivered,I re ight pre-paid, with evidence ol original purchase (egf a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:

UNIDEN UBC 3000XLT 1 YEAR WARRANTY

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED SERVICE DIVISION 345 Princess Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216

Ph (02) 539 3100 FAX (02) 599 3278

Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product

treight pre-paid to their nearest Uniden Authorised Repair Centre

(Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you)

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Uniden UBC3000XLT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

UBC3000XLT

Precautions

Contents

Introduction

Included with your Scanner

The Scan Mode

The Search Mode

The Manual Mode

Additional Scanner Features

Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts

Troubleshooting

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