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... Battery Charger 12 Adapter Safety Feature 13 Flexible Antenna 14 Belt Clip 14 Basic Operation 15 Setting the Squelch 15 Keylock 16 Programming 17 Duplicate Frequency Alert 19 Programming Tips 19 Deleting a Stored Frequency 20 Scanning 21 Channel Lockout 22 Lockout in Manual Mode 22 Lockout in Scanning Mode 23 Lockout Tips 23 Restore a Locked Out Channel 24 Restore All Locked-Out Channels 24 Priority Scan 25 Changing the Priority Channel 26 Searching 27 Setting a Search Range 27 Search...
... Battery Charger 12 Adapter Safety Feature 13 Flexible Antenna 14 Belt Clip 14 Basic Operation 15 Setting the Squelch 15 Keylock 16 Programming 17 Duplicate Frequency Alert 19 Programming Tips 19 Deleting a Stored Frequency 20 Scanning 21 Channel Lockout 22 Lockout in Manual Mode 22 Lockout in Scanning Mode 23 Lockout Tips 23 Restore a Locked Out Channel 24 Restore All Locked-Out Channels 24 Priority Scan 25 Changing the Priority Channel 26 Searching 27 Setting a Search Range 27 Search...
English Owners Manual
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... receive them. The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your authority to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. The installation...
... receive them. The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your authority to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. The installation...
English Owners Manual
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.... This type of its 12 bands to 300 channels per second. Trunking radio systems solve this has created a serious problem. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC 235XLT can search the VHF FM bands at up to find active frequencies. Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can search each of scanning is Trunk Tracking? For...
.... This type of its 12 bands to 300 channels per second. Trunking radio systems solve this has created a serious problem. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC 235XLT can search the VHF FM bands at up to find active frequencies. Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can search each of scanning is Trunk Tracking? For...
English Owners Manual
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..., which contains up to 29 different frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often called talk groups, and these talk groups are removed from the frequency so another talk group can use your new BC 235XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of the action. If the group using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few...
..., which contains up to 29 different frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often called talk groups, and these talk groups are removed from the frequency so another talk group can use your new BC 235XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of the action. If the group using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few...
English Owners Manual
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... channel programmed to any channel. Indicates the range of your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. If the battery completely discharges or if power is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner are retained in each are useful for storing similar frequencies to toggle through preprogrammed police, fire/emergency, aircraft, marine, and weather frequencies. An LCD light remains on your scanner...
... channel programmed to any channel. Indicates the range of your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. If the battery completely discharges or if power is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner are retained in each are useful for storing similar frequencies to toggle through preprogrammed police, fire/emergency, aircraft, marine, and weather frequencies. An LCD light remains on your scanner...
English Owners Manual
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... to order you must program frequencies into your area and provide you with sample frequencies. Information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for your new scanner. The Bearcat Radio Club, and other products, visit www.uniden.com. 8 Also, your scanner, you a copy of the frequency guide, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner (800) Number. To order a copy of Betty Bearcat for the radio enthusiast. For more...
... to order you must program frequencies into your area and provide you with sample frequencies. Information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for your new scanner. The Bearcat Radio Club, and other products, visit www.uniden.com. 8 Also, your scanner, you a copy of the frequency guide, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner (800) Number. To order a copy of Betty Bearcat for the radio enthusiast. For more...
English Owners Manual
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Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Insert the battery pack. 10 If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of this Guide. Open the cover. 2. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna at a local electronics store.) Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Installing the Batteries 1.
Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Insert the battery pack. 10 If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of this Guide. Open the cover. 2. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna at a local electronics store.) Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Installing the Batteries 1.
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Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong signals can fold out the Front Cover to a comfortable listening level. 3. Press M until you should not be in the Manual mode, and you do not hear a signal. 2. Adjust VOLUME to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Basic Operation Note: You can get through. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise.
Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong signals can fold out the Front Cover to a comfortable listening level. 3. Press M until you should not be in the Manual mode, and you do not hear a signal. 2. Adjust VOLUME to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Basic Operation Note: You can get through. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise.
English Owners Manual
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...'t necessary to manually adjust the squelch control while trunk tracking. If you're in the Trunking Programming mode, you begin trunk tracking can only select channels 91-120 with the( or) keys. 37 Programming Trunking Frequencies Before you can affect how fast your scanner acquires the data channel, and, in each bank of your scanner from acquiring the data channel at all. Set SQUELCH in this recommended setting, if...
...'t necessary to manually adjust the squelch control while trunk tracking. If you're in the Trunking Programming mode, you begin trunk tracking can only select channels 91-120 with the( or) keys. 37 Programming Trunking Frequencies Before you can affect how fast your scanner acquires the data channel, and, in each bank of your scanner from acquiring the data channel at all. Set SQUELCH in this recommended setting, if...
English Owners Manual
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.... 6. Note: You will flash at a time. Press R to select the next channel in use. Use T to review which controls the system. 4. Press either M or) to begin searching the bank you Search a Trunked Bank with your scanner looks for 5 seconds. 39 BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TRUNK Searching a Trunked Bank Before you 've programmed. The appropriate bank icon will see the frequencies quickly displaying as your scanner, consider the following...
.... 6. Note: You will flash at a time. Press R to select the next channel in use. Use T to review which controls the system. 4. Press either M or) to begin searching the bank you Search a Trunked Bank with your scanner looks for 5 seconds. 39 BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TRUNK Searching a Trunked Bank Before you 've programmed. The appropriate bank icon will see the frequencies quickly displaying as your scanner, consider the following...
English Owners Manual
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... locked out in many areas water meters, door alarms, traffic signals, and other mechanical devices are assigned IDs just like other users. Press O. Press R to return to 100 IDs. You can lockout up to the Search mode. 42 Use( or) to select the ID you may want to unlock. 3. This is unlocked and the next locked ID displays. 4. For information about Scan Lists...
... locked out in many areas water meters, door alarms, traffic signals, and other mechanical devices are assigned IDs just like other users. Press O. Press R to return to 100 IDs. You can lockout up to the Search mode. 42 Use( or) to select the ID you may want to unlock. 3. This is unlocked and the next locked ID displays. 4. For information about Scan Lists...
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... you wait for the ID in the display. Other groups may need to the Search mode. Note: If you consistently miss responses while in your scanner will only look for a reply. For information about Scan Lists see page 46. 3. Searching Tips ID Delay Mode Use the Y key to the Search mode. Restore all IDs To unlock all locked out IDs at once. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: If...
... you wait for the ID in the display. Other groups may need to the Search mode. Note: If you consistently miss responses while in your scanner will only look for a reply. For information about Scan Lists see page 46. 3. Searching Tips ID Delay Mode Use the Y key to the Search mode. Restore all IDs To unlock all locked out IDs at once. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: If...
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.... When you organize the trunking system users into categories. Programming Scan Lists Manually 1. Use) and( to program. Each list can contain up 5 Scan Lists, which are stored in the first scan list. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 46 Once IDs are simply lists used to 10 IDs, so you can program your scan lists either manually or during trunking search mode. Scan Lists Each bank of 50 IDs for emergency medical service IDs, etc. You can store...
.... When you organize the trunking system users into categories. Programming Scan Lists Manually 1. Use) and( to program. Each list can contain up 5 Scan Lists, which are stored in the first scan list. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 46 Once IDs are simply lists used to 10 IDs, so you can program your scan lists either manually or during trunking search mode. Scan Lists Each bank of 50 IDs for emergency medical service IDs, etc. You can store...
English Owners Manual
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... an active ID. Selecting Trunking Programming Mode To change the system type which your scanner monitors, you 'll have to program your screen. If you choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversations, then you must be in Conventional Scan mode: 1. To select this mode, follow these are usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/IIi trunk...
... an active ID. Selecting Trunking Programming Mode To change the system type which your scanner monitors, you 'll have to program your screen. If you choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversations, then you must be in Conventional Scan mode: 1. To select this mode, follow these are usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/IIi trunk...
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..., 100-9, 000-12, 400-8, etc. Select the Trunking Programming mode and the bank you chose. The scanner exits the Trunking Programming mode, acquires the data channel, and begins searching using the preset map you want to change. Programming a Fleet Map You may want to read User Defined Fleet Maps in the Appendix for more information about Type I Fleet-Subfleet IDs. BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TRUNK...
..., 100-9, 000-12, 400-8, etc. Select the Trunking Programming mode and the bank you chose. The scanner exits the Trunking Programming mode, acquires the data channel, and begins searching using the preset map you want to change. Programming a Fleet Map You may want to read User Defined Fleet Maps in the Appendix for more information about Type I Fleet-Subfleet IDs. BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TRUNK...
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... the antenna connection or move and reposition the antenna. 2. Weather Scan won 't stop. 1. It's possible that none of finding an active channel. Improper reception. 1. If so, the scanner has less chance of the programmed frequencies are currently active. 1. Review each channel's frequency to page 15, Setting the Squelch. 2. You may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. 3. refer to another wall outlet or replace the battery pack. Adjust squelch...
... the antenna connection or move and reposition the antenna. 2. Weather Scan won 't stop. 1. It's possible that none of finding an active channel. Improper reception. 1. If so, the scanner has less chance of the programmed frequencies are currently active. 1. Review each channel's frequency to page 15, Setting the Squelch. 2. You may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. 3. refer to another wall outlet or replace the battery pack. Adjust squelch...
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... entered. The address and phone number are not active. If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner. 2. If you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Problem Suggestion Scanner won 't stop during 1. Scan List mode. 2. Scanner will not acquire data channel. 1. Adjust the squelch for the data channel. Missing replies to see that all of this manual. Review Fleet Map Programming on page 50.
... entered. The address and phone number are not active. If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner. 2. If you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Problem Suggestion Scanner won 't stop during 1. Scan List mode. 2. Scanner will not acquire data channel. 1. Adjust the squelch for the data channel. Missing replies to see that all of this manual. Review Fleet Map Programming on page 50.
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Channels: Banks Service Bands: Frequency Range: 300 10 (30 channels each) 5-preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low Band 50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 137-144 MHz Military Land Mobile 144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band 148-174 MHz VHF High Band Above bands in 5 kHz steps Operating Temperature: Scan Rate: Search Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Power Requirements: Antenna: External Jacks: Size: Weight: 108-137 MHz Aircraft Band 406...
Channels: Banks Service Bands: Frequency Range: 300 10 (30 channels each) 5-preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low Band 50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 137-144 MHz Military Land Mobile 144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band 148-174 MHz VHF High Band Above bands in 5 kHz steps Operating Temperature: Scan Rate: Search Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Power Requirements: Antenna: External Jacks: Size: Weight: 108-137 MHz Aircraft Band 406...
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The output of the phone jack is placed in both headphones of a stereo headset. Do not discard Batteries in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be waterproof. Using another charger may also use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to...
The output of the phone jack is placed in both headphones of a stereo headset. Do not discard Batteries in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be waterproof. Using another charger may also use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to...
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... Operating Guide for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its original packaging). This warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired...
... Operating Guide for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its original packaging). This warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired...
