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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 About Scanning 1 Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner 2 Unpacking 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 ...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 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 About Scanning 1 Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner 2 Unpacking 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 ...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 ...
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...LOCKOUT Key Prevents scanning of the displayed channel. The L/O indicator appears when the current channel is retained in Manual Mode. 7. Also, use for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. 3. TIME Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Numeric Keys Use to view and set... time. 6. M Key Steps down through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in the frequency. ...
...LOCKOUT Key Prevents scanning of the displayed channel. The L/O indicator appears when the current channel is retained in Manual Mode. 7. Also, use for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. 3. TIME Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Numeric Keys Use to view and set... time. 6. M Key Steps down through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in the frequency. ...
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...threshold. PRIORITY Key Turns Priority mode on or off . Also, use AUTO for direct channel access by first entering the channel number and then pressing MANUAL to go directly to that channel until no signal is turned off . L Key Steps up through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the... manual mode, or frequency in Scan or Manual Mode. VOLUME Turn clockwise to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. while setting the clock time or alarm time. 11. Press...
...threshold. PRIORITY Key Turns Priority mode on or off . Also, use AUTO for direct channel access by first entering the channel number and then pressing MANUAL to go directly to that channel until no signal is turned off . L Key Steps up through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the... manual mode, or frequency in Scan or Manual Mode. VOLUME Turn clockwise to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. while setting the clock time or alarm time. 11. Press...
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... store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of about 12 channels per second. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. PRI Indicator 21. Frequency/Time Display Appears when Alarm function is locked out. When the transmission ends,... the scanner stays on page 26.) When you press SCAN, the BC244CLT scans each programmed frequency for p.m. P Indicator 25. Displays when in Manual Mode. SCAN Indicator 20. Displays when Priority function is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 6 Displays ...
... store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of about 12 channels per second. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. PRI Indicator 21. Frequency/Time Display Appears when Alarm function is locked out. When the transmission ends,... the scanner stays on page 26.) When you press SCAN, the BC244CLT scans each programmed frequency for p.m. P Indicator 25. Displays when in Manual Mode. SCAN Indicator 20. Displays when Priority function is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 6 Displays ...
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noise, weak signals, and strong signals. s Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise until you hear a hiss. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through - Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through . Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through . 12 Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. 4. Set the SQUELCH control to AUTO for the factory setting. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until the hiss stops.
noise, weak signals, and strong signals. s Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise until you hear a hiss. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through - Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through . Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through . 12 Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. 4. Set the SQUELCH control to AUTO for the factory setting. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until the hiss stops.
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...you want to have not programmed any other channel to 0.0MHz. s During numeric entry, if you know that all the channel information has been manually erased. If All Loc Out appears in sequence. When the previous frequency is displayed, you pressed the wrong number, press . (decimal point)...the display will indicate the channel with the duplicate frequency. After you first turn the scanner on different channels, accept the entry by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to a comfortable listening level. s If you program the same frequency in one channel (by pressing E again. s If you...
...you want to have not programmed any other channel to 0.0MHz. s During numeric entry, if you know that all the channel information has been manually erased. If All Loc Out appears in sequence. When the previous frequency is displayed, you pressed the wrong number, press . (decimal point)...the display will indicate the channel with the duplicate frequency. After you first turn the scanner on different channels, accept the entry by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to a comfortable listening level. s If you program the same frequency in one channel (by pressing E again. s If you...
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Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Then press MANUAL again. 3. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you make the entry. 14
Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Then press MANUAL again. 3. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you make the entry. 14
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To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. 4. Deleting a Stored Frequency If you want to stop scanning. 2. Press MANUAL to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. The channel digits stop flashing. The channel digits stop flashing. 15 Then press MANUAL again. 3. Press 0, then E to complete the entry. Press E to complete the entry.
To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. 4. Deleting a Stored Frequency If you want to stop scanning. 2. Press MANUAL to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. The channel digits stop flashing. The channel digits stop flashing. 15 Then press MANUAL again. 3. Press 0, then E to complete the entry. Press E to complete the entry.
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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. Press SCAN to the next channel. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first ... it is stored in Scan mode.) Scanning automatically stops on the displayed channel. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. Press MANUAL to step up system. Channel information is automatically in non-volatile memory. This method includes all 30 channels at one press per channel. If...
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. Press SCAN to the next channel. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first ... it is stored in Scan mode.) Scanning automatically stops on the displayed channel. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. Press MANUAL to step up system. Channel information is automatically in non-volatile memory. This method includes all 30 channels at one press per channel. If...
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Press 4. Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to monitor. Direct Channel Access This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you press 4, the display changes to exit scan mode. 2. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press MANUAL to 4 , but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. When you want to Channel 4. 17
Press 4. Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to monitor. Direct Channel Access This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you press 4, the display changes to exit scan mode. 2. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press MANUAL to 4 , but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. When you want to Channel 4. 17
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...you may not be able to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. Press WX to resume weather scanning. Weather Scan does not resume ...this occurrence. 18 When you to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in your local NOAA weather channel. Weather Channel Scan The BC244CLT allows you press WX, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on that your area is provided...
...you may not be able to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. Press WX to resume weather scanning. Weather Scan does not resume ...this occurrence. 18 When you to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in your local NOAA weather channel. Weather Channel Scan The BC244CLT allows you press WX, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on that your area is provided...
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... the signal stops for direct channel access. 19 To Set the Priority Channel Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. Or, press 5 then MANUAL for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. Press MANUAL to you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner keeps track of the activity...
... the signal stops for direct channel access. 19 To Set the Priority Channel Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. Or, press 5 then MANUAL for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. Press MANUAL to you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner keeps track of the activity...
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Press and hold PRIORITY until a beep sounds. Lockout information is retained in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. Press LOCKOUT when the scanner stops on transmissions you want to hear. To enter the Priority Scan Mode When in the memory ...
Press and hold PRIORITY until a beep sounds. Lockout information is retained in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. Press LOCKOUT when the scanner stops on transmissions you want to hear. To enter the Priority Scan Mode When in the memory ...
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...channel. The L/O indicator goes out. 21 Whenever you want to go through all 30 channels. If a channel is locked out. In the Manual mode, press LOCKOUT to find the locked out channel. 2. Press LOCKOUT again to indicate the displayed channel is locked out, the L/O indicator ...appears. L/O appears in Manual mode. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to search for channels that it can be monitored during scanning: 1. Pressing LOCKOUT does not...
...channel. The L/O indicator goes out. 21 Whenever you want to go through all 30 channels. If a channel is locked out. In the Manual mode, press LOCKOUT to find the locked out channel. 2. Press LOCKOUT again to indicate the displayed channel is locked out, the L/O indicator ...appears. L/O appears in Manual mode. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to search for channels that it can be monitored during scanning: 1. Pressing LOCKOUT does not...
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Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT until a beep sounds. Restore all Locked Out Channels To unlock all channels, you must be in Manual Mode. 1. The L/O indicator goes out on any channel previously locked out. 22
Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT until a beep sounds. Restore all Locked Out Channels To unlock all channels, you must be in Manual Mode. 1. The L/O indicator goes out on any channel previously locked out. 22
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...any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for warranty service. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE ...at its original packaging). Warrantor, at its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with a new or refurbished unit. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for parts, service, or any time while this exclusion or limitation of America. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the...
...any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for warranty service. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE ...at its original packaging). Warrantor, at its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with a new or refurbished unit. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for parts, service, or any time while this exclusion or limitation of America. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the...