Uniden UBC9000XLT User Manual
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UBC9000XLT
Auto Scanner
UBZ201248AZ
OPERATING GUIDE
UBC9000XLT Controls
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1. Programming and Status Keys 6. Numeric and Special Function
2. Display
3. Bank Keys
4.
5.
ON/OFF/VOLUME and
SQUELCH Controls 9. Search Keys
Rotary Tuning Controls
7. Scan Keys
8.
10. Output Jacks,
Keys
Mode Keys
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.
Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden Corporation
©1995 Uniden Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines
Table of Contents
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Introduction...............................
Included with the
UBC9000XLT
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Feature Highlights................... . 4
Getting Started
Base Installation
What is Scanning?
Searching
Banks and Channels
Setting the Squelch
Using the Rotary Tuner
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Birdies
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Additional Scanner Features 34
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. 7 Preventing
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Using Data Skip
Changing the
Frequency Step
Setting the Signal Mode . .. . 36
Using Signal Attenuation.... 37
Using COUNT to
Monitor Channel Activity .,.,
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Programming Channels .... 11 Displaying Bank
Programming By Memory Status
Manual Entry
Programming with the
Rotary Tuner
Programming with Search .. 14
Programming with
AUTOSTORE
Deleting a
Programmed Frequency. .. . 19
Transferring a To Change the
Programmed Frequency.. .. 19
Programming Channels with CTCSS Tone Frequencies . . 49
Alpha Characters
To Delete Alpha Characters .
The Scan Mode
Scanning All Programmed
Channels and Banks
Turning Banks ON or OFF ,,
Locking Out Channels............
Using Priority Scan................. 28
The Search Mode
Beginning a Search
Scrolling Frequencies
During a Search
Using Turbo Search................
Using Search Delay
Locking Out Frequencies .., 32
Unlocking a Frequency
Unlocking All Frequencies ..
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Using Auto Recording
Viewing Scanner
13 Status Information
Display Light
Using Hi-Cut
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CTCSS Operation
Installing the CTCSS Board . 45
Using CTCSS
CTCSS Tone Frequency ...
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting....................... 51
Optional Accessories and
Replacement Parts
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Specifications
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Introduction
The UBC9000XLT is a sophisticated information radio with automatic
scanning capabilities. You can use it at home as a base unit, or install in
your vehicle as a mobile unit.
The UBC9000XLT can store frequencies such as, police, fire/emergency,
marine, air, weather, and other broadcasts into 20 banks of 25 channels
each. The new Rotary Tuner feature enables rapid and easy selection of
channels and frequencies. And with AUTO STORE, you can
automatically program any channel.
With the UBC9000XLT, you can scan all 500 channels with Turbo Scan. In
the Search Mode, you can choose super fast Turbo Search. In addition,
the UBC9000XLT has AUTO SORT - an automatic frequency sorting
feature for faster scanning within each bank.
Types of Communication
You will be able to monitor communication such as;
■ Police and fire department (including paramedics)
■ 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
■ Air band
■ Analogue cellular telephone frequencies
■ Public Service 800 MHz band
And many more in the 25-1300 MHz range.
Included with the UBC9000XLT
curating Gjjde Aystrallan
(OMUBC9000XLT) Warranty
Program
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Telescoping Antenna
(AT124)
Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use the
scanner.
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact the
place of purchase immediately.
AC Adaptor
(AADesoou)
Feature Highlights
Twin Turbo Scan/Search - This lighining-fast technology
enables the UBC9000XLT to scan up to 100 channels per second
and search up to 300 steps per second {in 5kHz steps).
Because the frequency coverage is so large (see
“Specifications,” page 53, for band listing), a very fast scanning
system is essential. That Is why we combined our latest
technology - Turbo Scan and Search - into the UBC9000XLT.
flofa/yrt/ner Control- Turn the large Rotary Tuner to select
the desired frequency or channel.
500 Channels - You can program each of these memory
channels to store one frequency.
20 Banks-Each bank contains 25 channels, useful for storing
similar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles.
25 - 1300 MHz - Indicates the range of frequencies that can be
searched within the bands of your scanner. (Note: The
frequency coverage is not totally continuous between 550-760
MHz.)
10 Priority Channels - You can assign one Priority channel for
each of the 10 banks, A-J. This allows you to keep track of
activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring
other channels for transmissions.
Auto Store- Automatically stores all active frequencies within
the specified bank(s).
Auto Sorting - Programmed frequencies are automatically
sorted within each bank for faster scanning.
Auto Recording - This feature lets you record channel activity
from the scanner onto a tape recorder.
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.
Direct Channel Access—Allows you to manually select a
specific channel without scanning.
Direct Frequency Programming—Allows you to program a
specific frequency into a channel without searching.
Frequency Transfer—Lets you transfer a frequency into an
empty channel, or replace the frequency in the current channel.
Programmable Alpha Characters—You can program
up to 250 channels with 16 alpha characters for easy reference.
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Variable Frequency Steps (Increments)—In the search or
Manual Mode, lets you change the steps between frequencies.
Channel/Frequency Lockout—Lets you temporarily remove
channels or frequencies from the scanning or search cycle.
Signal Attenuation—Reduces the scanner’s sensitivity for
unusually strong signals often found on the WFM (wide
frequency modulation) bands.
Data Skip—Lets you set the scanner to automatically continue
searching or scanning when it encounters an unmodulated or
data signal.
Enter Lock—Temporarily disables programming keys to
prevent accidental programming.
External Speaker Jack—Allow you to connect an external
speaker or earphone for custom listening. See “Included with
your Scanner” on page 3, and “Optional Accessories &
Replacement Parts” on page 52.
Line, and AUX Jacks—Allow you to connect a tape recorder.
Display Light—Lets you view the display more easily in dark or
low-light conditions.
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Getting Started
1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adaptor into the DC 13.8V jack
on the rear panel.
2. Plug the AC Adaptor into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the “ANT' connector. Extend
the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than
406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.
4. If you need a better viewing angle, flip the folding legs down to
raise the front of the scanner.
For use with an optional external speaker:
Plug the external speaker into the “EXT SP’ jack
located on the front of the scanner.
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For use with an optional tape recorder:
Be sure to use a tape recorder with
microphone and remote input jacks.
1. Connect a cable from the “LINE" jack on the
front of the scanner to the microphone input of a tape recorder.
2, Connect a cable from the RCA-type “AUX" jack on the back of
the scanner to the recorder’s “REMOTE" jack.
(See “Using Auto Record," page 41.)
For use with an optional CTCSS Tone Board:
CTCSS Board Socket (inside the unit). See “CTCSS Operation,” page 45.
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What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications
(listed below) do not transmit continuously. The UBC9000XLT scans
programmed channels at the rate of up to 100 channels per second until it
finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and
remains on that channei as iong as the transmission continues. When the
transmission ends, and no response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes
until another transmission is received.
An optional DELAY can be set so that the scanner stays on the channel
for 2 more seconds, waiting for another transmission before resuming
scanning.
Searching
Scanning and searching are similar in that they both involve finding active
frequencies within a group of frequencies. The difference is Scanning
iooks only at a group of programmed frequencies that are stored in the
scanner’s channels and grouped into banks.
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Searching looks at all the frequencies within a pre-selected range of
frequencies.
If you find an interesting frequency while searching, you can store it in a
channel for easier access later. See “Programming with Search” on
page 14. The main purpose of the Search function is to help you find
active frequencies to program into memory.
CTCSS Operation
This section applies only if you are installing and using an optional
CTCSS Tone Board with your scanner.
Installing the CTCSS Board
Installing the CTCSS Tone Board is a simple procedure, and requires only
a few minutes following the steps below.
CAUTION: Be sure to turn the scanner offend disconnect the power
cord before attempting to open the scanner.
1. Remove the five screws from the top cover.
Lift
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2. Carefully lift the cover up from the back of the unit and turn it to
the left - being careful not break the speaker wire.
3. Stand the cover on its left side panel.
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2. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully
counterclockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that no
signals can get through.
3. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers
the "Squelch Gate" so that everything gets through ... noise,
weak signals, and strong signals.
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4. Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise just until the hiss stops.
Now the “Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through.
Using the Rotary Tuner
Frequency LED
Channel LED
Mode Selector
Rotary Tuner
Lock LED
Lock Key
Rotary Tuner and Controls
This unique feature allows easy, rapid, and precise selection of
frequencies and channels in the UBC9000XLT.
Frequency/Channel Mode Selector - Press to switch between channel
or frequency mode. When the CHAN LED is on, you can step rapidly
through channels with the Rotary Tuner. When the FREQ LED is on, you
can tune quickly and accurately through frequencies with the Rotary Tuner.
Rotary Tuner - Use the Rotary Tuner to step through channels or
frequencies, depending on the setting of the Frequency/Channel Mode
Selector. Turn the knob clockwise to step up, counter clockwise to step
down.
Lock Key/LED - The LED lights when the Rotary Tuner is locked.
Press LOCK to enable the Rotary Tuner.
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Programming Channels
Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You
can store one frequency per channel, up to 500 channels. These are the
banks and their associated channels:
Bank Channel Number Bank Channel Number
A 1 -25 1 251 - 275
В 26 -50 2 276 - 300
c 51 -75 3 301 - 325
D
E
F
G 151 -175
H
I 201 - 225 9 451 - 475
J
76-100
101 -125 5 351 - 375
126 -150 6 376 - 400
176-200 8 426 - 450
226 - 250 0 476 - 500
Auto Sort
Each time you store a frequency, the list of scanning frequencies in the
bank is automatically sorted by frequency number. This unique Auto Sort
feature enables faster scanning. When you manually step through a
bank, however, frequencies are sorted according to channel number.
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326 - 350
401 - 425
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Choosing a Programming Method
With the UBC9000XLT, there are five ways to program a channel:
Manually selecting a channel and frequency, using the numeric
keypad
Using the Rotary Tuner to select a channel and frequency
Searching a band to find active frequencies, and then storing them
into channels
Using the Auto Store feature to automatically program channels
Transfer a programmed frequency from another channel
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Programming By Manual Entry
UsG these keys :
Scan and Numeric Keys
1. Select a frequency.
Example; Program
482.7625 MHz into Channel 1.
2. Press to enter the
Manual Mode.
Bank A ch 22
I/O OOO.OOOOMHz
3. Enter the channel number, then
press I IVWNUAL^ ,
4, Enter the frequency. Then
press |e I .
Example: 482.7625
If you make a mistake, press
[ cifl I twice to erase.
Bank A P ch 1
I/O OOO.OOOOMHz
Bank A P ch 1
482.7625MHz
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If an error is made during
programming, or if the frequency is out
of range, this screen appears. Enter a
valid channel or frequency number.
If the frequency is stored in another
channel, the display will indicate the
original channel for that frequency.
To program more channels, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Press j to store the same frequency into the selected channel.
Or, select another channel.
Or, press I cm I twice to clear.
Bank A P ch
OUT OF BAND
Programming With the Rotary Tuner
Use these controls:
Bank A Ch ^
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Scan, Numeric Keys, and Rotary Tuning Controls
1. Press I MANHALjto enter the
Manual Mode.
OR
Turn the Rotary Tuner.
Note: Make sure the LOCK LED is out.
2. Select CHAN with the Rotary Tuner
Mode Selector, then turn knob.
Example: channel 52
Turn right to step up through
channels, left to step down
through channels.
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I/O OOO.OOOOMHz
lyo OOO.OOOOMHz
Bank B ch 49
Bank C ch 52
3. Select a Irequency.
Example: 123.7750
4. Enter the Frequency.
Then press[e |.
5. To turn to a new frequency, select
FREQ with the Rotary Tuner
Mode Selector then turn right to
step up, left to step down.
Example: 123.7875 (turn right)
Note; The channel indicator flashes on the display, indicating that the
frequency displayed is not programmed in that channel.
6. Press |e~~1 to program the
channel.
Bank C ch 52
123.7750MHz
12.5KHZ ch^'
AM 123.7875MH^
Bank C ch 52
123.7875MHz
To program more channels with the Rotary Tuner, repeat steps 2-6.
Programming with Search
The Search feature lets you search for active frequencies in a range you
choose and store any or all of those frequencies into channels.
For more information about searching, see “The Search Mode," page 29.
Use these keys:
Search, Scan, Numeric, and Bank Keys,
and Rotary Tuning Controls
Note; Be sure to set SQUELCH before you begin a search. See
“Setting the Squelch," page 8.
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1. Select a frequency range.
See page 53,
Example: 450.000MHz to 456.000 MHz
2. Press I mwual).
Enter the frequency and press
I enter the tower limit
of the search range.
Example: 450.000 MHz
4. Enter the frequency and press
I enter the upper limit
of the search range.
Example: 456.000 MHz
5. Press I sfic ] to begin the search
function.
To exit search, press I^wjual) .
The scanner stops on the first
active frequency it finds.
NFM 450.0000MHZ
NFM
NFM
450.0000MHz
456.0000MHz
SRCfNFM 12.5KHZ
450.3750MHZ
SRCtNFM 12 .5 KHZ
450.3750MHz
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To program the frequency, press
proceed to step 6a, 6b, or 6c.
If you do not want to program the frequency, press I I to
continue searching.
6a. Program the frequency into the
current channel.
Press [e 1 .
6b. Program the frequency into
another channel:
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to stop searching. Then,
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