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The installation, possession, or use of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to provide you read anything else, please observe the following: Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to operate this product. To reduce the risk of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be...Precautions Before you this information regarding the laws in your authority to be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Changes or modifications to this Reference Guide, could void your community. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered...
The installation, possession, or use of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to provide you read anything else, please observe the following: Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to operate this product. To reduce the risk of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be...Precautions Before you this information regarding the laws in your authority to be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Changes or modifications to this Reference Guide, could void your community. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered...
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... 2 Getting Started 3 Installing the BC244CLT 3 Operation 4 Controls and Functions 4 Scanning Overview 6 Clock Set-Up 7 Initial Clock Set-up 7 Reset the Clock Time 8 Set the Alarm Time 9 Turn the Alarm On or Off 10 Using the Scanner 11 Set the Squelch 11 Programming Tips 13 Programming Frequencies 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 About Memory Back-up 16 Scanning Mode 16 Manual Mode 16 Direct Channel Access 17 Weather Channel Scan 18 Priority Scanning 19 Channel Lockout 20 About the Unit 23 Helpful Hints 23 Troubleshooting 24 Technical Specifications 26...
... 2 Getting Started 3 Installing the BC244CLT 3 Operation 4 Controls and Functions 4 Scanning Overview 6 Clock Set-Up 7 Initial Clock Set-up 7 Reset the Clock Time 8 Set the Alarm Time 9 Turn the Alarm On or Off 10 Using the Scanner 11 Set the Squelch 11 Programming Tips 13 Programming Frequencies 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 About Memory Back-up 16 Scanning Mode 16 Manual Mode 16 Direct Channel Access 17 Weather Channel Scan 18 Priority Scanning 19 Channel Lockout 20 About the Unit 23 Helpful Hints 23 Troubleshooting 24 Technical Specifications 26...
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... ranges 1 When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on that channel as long as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads s Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands s And many more seconds, waiting for 2 more in 2 ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What is easy and fun with the BC244CLT 30-Channel Base Scanner. Types of Communication below). INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning...
... ranges 1 When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on that channel as long as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads s Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands s And many more seconds, waiting for 2 more in 2 ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What is easy and fun with the BC244CLT 30-Channel Base Scanner. Types of Communication below). INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning...
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... reset. We may also be able to provide you want to 5:00p.m. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 2 s Do not plug the scanner into each channel you with a few sample frequencies. See the enclosed printed material for the radio enthusiast. Monday through your Registration Form immediately. Read this list: s BC244CLT Base Scanner s Telescopic Antenna s AC Adapter (Model...
... reset. We may also be able to provide you want to 5:00p.m. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 2 s Do not plug the scanner into each channel you with a few sample frequencies. See the enclosed printed material for the radio enthusiast. Monday through your Registration Form immediately. Read this list: s BC244CLT Base Scanner s Telescopic Antenna s AC Adapter (Model...
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... of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10V jack on the scanner. 2. Plug the Telescopic Antenna into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; You may improve the reception. 4. Do not plug into the ANT. Plug an optional external speaker (8-ohm) into any standard 120VAC wall outlet. jack. GETTING STARTED Installing the BC244CLT 1. it could cause clock reset. 3. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may need to its antenna away from...
... of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10V jack on the scanner. 2. Plug the Telescopic Antenna into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; You may improve the reception. 4. Do not plug into the ANT. Plug an optional external speaker (8-ohm) into any standard 120VAC wall outlet. jack. GETTING STARTED Installing the BC244CLT 1. it could cause clock reset. 3. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may need to its antenna away from...
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... the scanner stops on an active channel or a channel selected in the weather mode. 8. Decimal Key Press to enter the decimal point in memory. Also, use for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. 3. Press LOCKOUT again to start scanning. 4 Numeric Keys Use to view and set time. 6. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. LOCKOUT Key Prevents scanning of the displayed channel. SCAN Key Press to unlock the channel. TIME Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Lockout is locked out. E Key...
... the scanner stops on an active channel or a channel selected in the weather mode. 8. Decimal Key Press to enter the decimal point in memory. Also, use for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. 3. Press LOCKOUT again to start scanning. 4 Numeric Keys Use to view and set time. 6. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. LOCKOUT Key Prevents scanning of the displayed channel. SCAN Key Press to unlock the channel. TIME Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Lockout is locked out. E Key...
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.... ALARM Key Turns the alarm mode on or off . 16. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch threshold. Turn counterclockwise to the next channel. while setting the clock time or alarm time. 11. VOLUME Turn clockwise to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. or p.m. WX Key Press to increase the volume. L Key Steps up through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in Scan or Manual Mode. while in the weather mode. 14. MANUAL Key Stops scanning. Clock mode is still active when scanner...
.... ALARM Key Turns the alarm mode on or off . 16. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch threshold. Turn counterclockwise to the next channel. while setting the clock time or alarm time. 11. VOLUME Turn clockwise to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. or p.m. WX Key Press to increase the volume. L Key Steps up through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in Scan or Manual Mode. while in the weather mode. 14. MANUAL Key Stops scanning. Clock mode is still active when scanner...
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... when in Manual Mode. Displays when in Scan Mode. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. Channel Display 26. Displays when in Weather Mode. Appears next to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of about 12 channels per second. Last digit shows A for p.m. ALARM Indicator 19. L/O Indicator 24. Appears when the current channel is active. and P for a.m. As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display. SCAN Indicator...
... when in Manual Mode. Displays when in Scan Mode. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. Channel Display 26. Displays when in Weather Mode. Appears next to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of about 12 channels per second. Last digit shows A for p.m. ALARM Indicator 19. L/O Indicator 24. Appears when the current channel is active. and P for a.m. As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display. SCAN Indicator...
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OR Enter the time by pressing the numeric keys. Press AM/PM to reset the clock time, simply press and hold the TIME SET key. Enter the time directly by pressing the L/Mkeys. 3. The display stops flashing. 8 After the scanner has been turned on, to select the desired setting, either a.m. Press E to complete the entry. Reset the Clock Time 1. The display digits flash. 2. or p.m. 4.
OR Enter the time by pressing the numeric keys. Press AM/PM to reset the clock time, simply press and hold the TIME SET key. Enter the time directly by pressing the L/Mkeys. 3. The display stops flashing. 8 After the scanner has been turned on, to select the desired setting, either a.m. Press E to complete the entry. Reset the Clock Time 1. The display digits flash. 2. or p.m. 4.
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s Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise until you hear a hiss. Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through. Set the SQUELCH control to AUTO for the factory setting. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through . 12 Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. 4. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until the hiss stops.
s Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise until you hear a hiss. Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through. Set the SQUELCH control to AUTO for the factory setting. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through . 12 Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. 4. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until the hiss stops.
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... lowest number channel. Adjust VOLUME to 0.0MHz. You may re-enter the frequency. To enter a frequency such as desired. 13 Program the most important frequency, or the one of the seven digits in sequence. s To quickly program a series of range, E r ro r appears on different channels, accept the entry by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to be the priority channel. s If you make an error during programming...
... lowest number channel. Adjust VOLUME to 0.0MHz. You may re-enter the frequency. To enter a frequency such as desired. 13 Program the most important frequency, or the one of the seven digits in sequence. s To quickly program a series of range, E r ro r appears on different channels, accept the entry by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to be the priority channel. s If you make an error during programming...
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Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you make the entry. 14 Then press MANUAL again. 3. Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150.
Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you make the entry. 14 Then press MANUAL again. 3. Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150.
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... next channel. The scanner remains on , it is first turned on the displayed channel. Press MANUAL to step up system. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is automatically in non-volatile memory. About Memory Back-up Your BC244CLT has a convenient memory back-up to start scanning again. 16 Manual Mode Press MANUAL any active channel, except those channels locked out...
... next channel. The scanner remains on , it is first turned on the displayed channel. Press MANUAL to step up system. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is automatically in non-volatile memory. About Memory Back-up Your BC244CLT has a convenient memory back-up to start scanning again. 16 Manual Mode Press MANUAL any active channel, except those channels locked out...
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... for your area. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on that channel. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. It is possible that your area is provided specifically to resume weather scanning. If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press WX...
... for your area. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on that channel. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. It is possible that your area is provided specifically to resume weather scanning. If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press WX...
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... display Priority Scan mode does not operate when the scanner is like a dual watch function. Example: To set at Channel 1. Select Channel 5 using the L / M keys. When you and program it into the desired channel location. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. To change the priority channel, determine the frequency most important to exit the Scan Mode. 2. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for direct channel...
... display Priority Scan mode does not operate when the scanner is like a dual watch function. Example: To set at Channel 1. Select Channel 5 using the L / M keys. When you and program it into the desired channel location. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. To change the priority channel, determine the frequency most important to exit the Scan Mode. 2. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for direct channel...
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... any repair. All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. s Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as it could cause the clock to rub the display window. ABOUT THE UNIT Helpful Hints General Use s Turn the scanner off before cleaning. s If scanner memory is heard, it to the unit before disconnecting the power. The display...
... any repair. All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. s Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as it could cause the clock to rub the display window. ABOUT THE UNIT Helpful Hints General Use s Turn the scanner off before cleaning. s If scanner memory is heard, it to the unit before disconnecting the power. The display...
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.... s Scan won 't power up. If so, unlock the channels as needed. 24 Problem Solution s Scanner won 't start. s Check the connections at both ends of your dealer or local electronics store. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. This could be in a fringe area. s Poor reception. s Relocate the scanner. s Check antenna connection. s Move the antenna. s Adjust the Squelch control. s Turn on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. s Press the SCAN key...
.... s Scan won 't power up. If so, unlock the channels as needed. 24 Problem Solution s Scanner won 't start. s Check the connections at both ends of your dealer or local electronics store. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. This could be in a fringe area. s Poor reception. s Relocate the scanner. s Check antenna connection. s Move the antenna. s Adjust the Squelch control. s Turn on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. s Press the SCAN key...
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... call the Uniden Parts and Service Division at this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. 25 Problem s Scan won 't work. s Check the antenna connection. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to see if many of this time. s Check the antenna connection. If you ! If so, the scanner has less chance of you need any assistance with any matters regarding the operation of the channels are active...
... call the Uniden Parts and Service Division at this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. 25 Problem s Scan won 't work. s Check the antenna connection. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to see if many of this time. s Check the antenna connection. If you ! If so, the scanner has less chance of you need any assistance with any matters regarding the operation of the channels are active...
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... 30 Up to change without antenna) Features, specifications, and availability of manufacture. Band Coverage: Frequency Coverage: Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD: Channels: Scan Rate: Audio Output (nominal): Power Requirements: Antenna: External Jacks: Size: Weight: 10 bands 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50.0 MHz 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...
... 30 Up to change without antenna) Features, specifications, and availability of manufacture. Band Coverage: Frequency Coverage: Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD: Channels: Scan Rate: Audio Output (nominal): Power Requirements: Antenna: External Jacks: Size: Weight: 10 bands 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50.0 MHz 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...
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... refurbished unit. The Product should be of no further effect 12 months after following the instructions in its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by the owner's manual for parts, service, or any time...
... refurbished unit. The Product should be of no further effect 12 months after following the instructions in its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by the owner's manual for parts, service, or any time...
