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... 4 Terminology 5 What is Scanning 5 What is Searching 5 What is Trunk Tracking 5 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 8 Information on the Internet 8 Included with Your Scanner 9 Setup 10 Installing the Batteries 10 Charging the Battery Pack 11 CRX120 Battery Charger 12 Adapter Safety Feature 13 Flexible Antenna 14 Belt Clip 14...
... 4 Terminology 5 What is Scanning 5 What is Searching 5 What is Trunk Tracking 5 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 8 Information on the Internet 8 Included with Your Scanner 9 Setup 10 Installing the Batteries 10 Charging the Battery Pack 11 CRX120 Battery Charger 12 Adapter Safety Feature 13 Flexible Antenna 14 Belt Clip 14...
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Introduction The BC 235XLT is a brand new state-of 30 channels each. Use your new scanner to monitor: 800 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA Weather Broadcasts Business/Industrial Radio Utilities Marine and ...
Introduction The BC 235XLT is a brand new state-of 30 channels each. Use your new scanner to monitor: 800 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA Weather Broadcasts Business/Industrial Radio Utilities Marine and ...
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... a permit in your community. The installation, possession, or use your authority to operate this product. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in this manual are representations of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in certain states, cities... used in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner. 4
... a permit in your community. The installation, possession, or use your authority to operate this product. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in this manual are representations of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in certain states, cities... used in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner. 4
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... cycle resumes until it is easy and fun. This is used by someone you want to monitor. Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can stop on that have enough frequencies to find active frequencies. What is Searching? As the demand for frequencies that channel as long as... the transmission continues. What is Trunk Tracking? So when your scanner's memory which is different from scanning because you can search the VHF FM bands at up to an entire conversation. Conventional scanning is Scanning...
... cycle resumes until it is easy and fun. This is used by someone you want to monitor. Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can stop on that have enough frequencies to find active frequencies. What is Searching? As the demand for frequencies that channel as long as... the transmission continues. What is Trunk Tracking? So when your scanner's memory which is different from scanning because you can search the VHF FM bands at up to an entire conversation. Conventional scanning is Scanning...
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... different frequency in the trunked system. Once you know a talk group's ID, you begin trunk tracking. But if you're already a sophisticated scanner operator, you 're monitoring, it's possible that the talk group will make trunk tracking much easier. If the group using a frequency stops broadcasting... 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 a trunked radio system. On the other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few seconds...
... different frequency in the trunked system. Once you know a talk group's ID, you begin trunk tracking. But if you're already a sophisticated scanner operator, you 're monitoring, it's possible that the talk group will make trunk tracking much easier. If the group using a frequency stops broadcasting... 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 a trunked radio system. On the other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few seconds...
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... with 30 channels each are retained in memory. You can be searched within the bands of frequencies that can assign one priority channel in your scanner to keep track of a trunked system. 29 MHz-956 MHz - Manual Channel Access - LCD Back Light - Assigning a priority channel allows you to ... K is pressed. Unique Data Skip - Memory Backup - Go directly to use the Scan mode. 12 Bands, 10 Banks - In manual mode, your scanner. Follow 800 MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used. 300 Channels - An LCD light remains...
... with 30 channels each are retained in memory. You can be searched within the bands of frequencies that can assign one priority channel in your scanner to keep track of a trunked system. 29 MHz-956 MHz - Manual Channel Access - LCD Back Light - Assigning a priority channel allows you to ... K is pressed. Unique Data Skip - Memory Backup - Go directly to use the Scan mode. 12 Bands, 10 Banks - In manual mode, your scanner. Follow 800 MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used. 300 Channels - An LCD light remains...
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... a copy of Betty Bearcat for the radio enthusiast. The Bearcat Radio Club, and other products, visit www.uniden.com. 8 Information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for your new scanner. For more information. A Uniden representative should be able to order you must program frequencies into your area and provide you may contain...
... a copy of Betty Bearcat for the radio enthusiast. The Bearcat Radio Club, and other products, visit www.uniden.com. 8 Information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for your new scanner. For more information. A Uniden representative should be able to order you must program frequencies into your area and provide you may contain...
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If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this Guide. Installing the Batteries 1. Open the cover. 2. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Insert the battery pack. 10 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.
If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this Guide. Installing the Batteries 1. Open the cover. 2. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Insert the battery pack. 10 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.
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Replace cover and press down until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC 235XLT from the unit when charging is complete. 11 Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD70U) or one of the optional power cords (WZ1015 or WZ1017). You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours. 3. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from an AC outlet.
Replace cover and press down until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC 235XLT from the unit when charging is complete. 11 Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD70U) or one of the optional power cords (WZ1015 or WZ1017). You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours. 3. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from an AC outlet.
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...battery is charging. Plug the cable from the BP180 into a wall outlet. Then connect the adapter to charge the extra battery included with your scanner at the same time. CRX120 Battery Charger The CRX120 charger allows you to the charger. This way you should leave the battery in the ... in the charger, and plug the AC Adapter into the CHARGE BLK RED connector in the CRX120, you can also charge the battery inside your scanner. Charging the Spare Battery To fully charge the extra battery in the CRX120. The red LED on the charger. 2. You can always have a ...
...battery is charging. Plug the cable from the BP180 into a wall outlet. Then connect the adapter to charge the extra battery included with your scanner at the same time. CRX120 Battery Charger The CRX120 charger allows you to the charger. This way you should leave the battery in the ... in the charger, and plug the AC Adapter into the CHARGE BLK RED connector in the CRX120, you can also charge the battery inside your scanner. Charging the Spare Battery To fully charge the extra battery in the CRX120. The red LED on the charger. 2. You can always have a ...
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... unable to insert the adapter's plug into a power outlet only one blade wider than the other. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with one way. a plug with a polarized line plug - Follow steps 1 and 2 under Charging the Spare Battery on page 12..., then connect the charging lead on your scanner, then unplug the AC Adapter/Charger from your scanner. 2. To fully charge both batteries at the same time. This plug will fit into an outlet, try reversing the plug....
... unable to insert the adapter's plug into a power outlet only one blade wider than the other. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with one way. a plug with a polarized line plug - Follow steps 1 and 2 under Charging the Spare Battery on page 12..., then connect the charging lead on your scanner, then unplug the AC Adapter/Charger from your scanner. 2. To fully charge both batteries at the same time. This plug will fit into an outlet, try reversing the plug....
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Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. Press M until you should not be in the Manual mode, and you do not hear a signal. 2. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong signals can fold out the Front Cover to a comfortable listening level. 3. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Adjust VOLUME to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. Basic Operation Note: You can get through. Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1.
Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. Press M until you should not be in the Manual mode, and you do not hear a signal. 2. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong signals can fold out the Front Cover to a comfortable listening level. 3. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Adjust VOLUME to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. Basic Operation Note: You can get through. Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1.
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b 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press . a b. Then press E. If you enter a frequency which is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press . and go back to Step 4. (See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the back of the scanner). 18 a. twice, and start over. Enter the frequency. 4. Enter the frequency number.
b 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press . a b. Then press E. If you enter a frequency which is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press . and go back to Step 4. (See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the back of the scanner). 18 a. twice, and start over. Enter the frequency. 4. Enter the frequency number.
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... the most or the most important frequency into one of channels, start with Channel 4. Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is stored in another channel, you hear a beep and the other channel displays. to store the frequency in channels 1 through 10 and fire/emergency...
... the most or the most important frequency into one of channels, start with Channel 4. Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is stored in another channel, you hear a beep and the other channel displays. to store the frequency in channels 1 through 10 and fire/emergency...
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The indicator for each bank which will display again. 3. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 You can deselect banks... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) 4. The indicator for each deselected bank turns off , the first bank is received, the Scanner stops on that channel. Scanning 1. The bank's indicator will be active. If you try to begin scanning. 2. After programming frequencies, simply press S to turn all...
The indicator for each bank which will display again. 3. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 You can deselect banks... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) 4. The indicator for each deselected bank turns off , the first bank is received, the Scanner stops on that channel. Scanning 1. The bank's indicator will be active. If you try to begin scanning. 2. After programming frequencies, simply press S to turn all...
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The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is no longer in the scanning sequence. For example, if you are locking out channels 4, 7, 8, 12, and ... channels in some convenient place so you may want to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. After selecting channel 4, press O. Lockout in Scanning Mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you can restore them. 23...
The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is no longer in the scanning sequence. For example, if you are locking out channels 4, 7, 8, 12, and ... channels in some convenient place so you may want to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. After selecting channel 4, press O. Lockout in Scanning Mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you can restore them. 23...
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..., this message appears when you have been restored. Press P. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: If you select Priority mode. 2. 2. Priority Scan When Priority Scan is present on , your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning. If a signal is turned on the priority channel, your...
..., this message appears when you have been restored. Press P. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: If you select Priority mode. 2. 2. Priority Scan When Priority Scan is present on , your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning. If a signal is turned on the priority channel, your...
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... unmodulated transmissions. Press D to cancel the data skip feature. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thed indicator disappears from the display. Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on an unwanted signal but will stop the search. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. When data skip is selected. 28 Press...previous frequency. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Data Skip does not function when the AIR Band is active, your scanner may pause momentarily on any transmission it receives. This means the BC 235XLT will resume searching in 2 or 3 seconds. Press( to move to stop on...
... unmodulated transmissions. Press D to cancel the data skip feature. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thed indicator disappears from the display. Data Skip A scanner will normally stop on an unwanted signal but will stop the search. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. When data skip is selected. 28 Press...previous frequency. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Data Skip does not function when the AIR Band is active, your scanner may pause momentarily on any transmission it receives. This means the BC 235XLT will resume searching in 2 or 3 seconds. Press( to move to stop on...
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... 157.000 MHz. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 29 To skip a frequency, press O. Channel Skip If a particular channel continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your scanner to unlock. Using your keypad, enter the highest frequency of your search range. The 21st skip frequency entered causes the first skipped frequency to skip...
... 157.000 MHz. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 29 To skip a frequency, press O. Channel Skip If a particular channel continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your scanner to unlock. Using your keypad, enter the highest frequency of your search range. The 21st skip frequency entered causes the first skipped frequency to skip...
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5. Press R. 7. Note: After this step you want . 8. To store another frequency, select another channel for all the Search frequencies you are in the channel you want to store. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 30 Press L. 6. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the new frequency. 10. Press E to store the frequency in manual mode. 9. Press H when the scanner stops at the frequency you selected.
5. Press R. 7. Note: After this step you want . 8. To store another frequency, select another channel for all the Search frequencies you are in the channel you want to store. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 30 Press L. 6. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the new frequency. 10. Press E to store the frequency in manual mode. 9. Press H when the scanner stops at the frequency you selected.