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...discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING! they may also use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). ... headset. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Uniden’s involvement in this unit to be potentially hazardous to your area. Use of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. WARNING! Through the ...
...discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING! they may also use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). ... headset. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Uniden’s involvement in this unit to be potentially hazardous to your area. Use of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. WARNING! Through the ...
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... 5 What is Searching 5 What is Trunk Tracking 5 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 9 Information on the Internet 9 Included with Your Scanner 10 Setup 11 Installing the Battery Pack 11 Charging the Battery Pack 12 Low Battery Indicator 12 Adapter Safety Feature 12 Flexible Antenna 13 Belt... Clip 13 Basic Operation 14 Turn the Scanner On 14 Setting the Squelch 14 Keylock 15 LCD Back Light 15 Auto Light 15 Programming 16 Duplicate Frequency Alert 18 Programming...
... 5 What is Searching 5 What is Trunk Tracking 5 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 9 Information on the Internet 9 Included with Your Scanner 10 Setup 11 Installing the Battery Pack 11 Charging the Battery Pack 12 Low Battery Indicator 12 Adapter Safety Feature 12 Flexible Antenna 13 Belt... Clip 13 Basic Operation 14 Turn the Scanner On 14 Setting the Squelch 14 Keylock 15 LCD Back Light 15 Auto Light 15 Programming 16 Duplicate Frequency Alert 18 Programming...
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... System 59 Setting the Base and Offset frequencies for Motorola VHF/UHF trunked systems 60 Toggling the Status Bit 61 Remote Interface 62 Connecting the scanner 62 SmartScan Mode 64 Remote (PC Control) Mode 70 Clone Mode 72 Care and Maintenance 74 General Use 74 Location 74 Cleaning 74 Repairs 75...
... System 59 Setting the Base and Offset frequencies for Motorola VHF/UHF trunked systems 60 Toggling the Status Bit 61 Remote Interface 62 Connecting the scanner 62 SmartScan Mode 64 Remote (PC Control) Mode 70 Clone Mode 72 Care and Maintenance 74 General Use 74 Location 74 Cleaning 74 Repairs 75...
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Introduction The BC 245XLT is a state-of 30 channels each. Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem. With the new SmartScanner™ feature, you can store frequencies such as police, ..., and other communications into 10 banks of -the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. It can also automatically program your new scanner to monitor: n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems n Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) n Trunking...
Introduction The BC 245XLT is a state-of 30 channels each. Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem. With the new SmartScanner™ feature, you can store frequencies such as police, ..., and other communications into 10 banks of -the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. It can also automatically program your new scanner to monitor: n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems n Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) n Trunking...
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... approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by this radio when altered to receive them. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in your scanner. 4 n The screen...
... approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by this radio when altered to receive them. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in your scanner. 4 n The screen...
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... you want to monitor. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is, and more importantly, you are searching for Uniden scanners, can search each of scanning is easy and fun. The BC 245XLT can search the VHF FM bands at up to find active frequencies... an active frequency and remains on a channel and listen to meet their needs, and this problem. 5 What is received. So when your scanner. This type of its 12 bands to 300 channels per second. Terminology What is Searching? What is Scanning? Conventional scanning is different from scanning...
... you want to monitor. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is, and more importantly, you are searching for Uniden scanners, can search each of scanning is easy and fun. The BC 245XLT can search the VHF FM bands at up to find active frequencies... an active frequency and remains on a channel and listen to meet their needs, and this problem. 5 What is received. So when your scanner. This type of its 12 bands to 300 channels per second. Terminology What is Searching? What is Scanning? Conventional scanning is different from scanning...
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... and these talk groups are removed from the frequency so another talk group can use your new BC 245XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it 's possible that the talk group will make trunk tracking much easier. The trunking system computer uses this data to an available frequency... there's a short break during the conversation you may want to go to read the first part of the action. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to Trunk Tracking on a trunked system using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few frequencies. Understanding ...
... and these talk groups are removed from the frequency so another talk group can use your new BC 245XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it 's possible that the talk group will make trunk tracking much easier. The trunking system computer uses this data to an available frequency... there's a short break during the conversation you may want to go to read the first part of the action. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to Trunk Tracking on a trunked system using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few frequencies. Understanding ...
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... time. Indicates the range of frequencies that can assign one priority channel in each bank. Assigning a priority channel allows you to keep track of your scanner to any channel. n Unique Data Skip - An LCD light remains on when it finds a transmission. 7 n 12 Bands, 10 Banks - n 10... Channels - Includes 12 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 banks with 30 channels each channel. n LCD Back Light - Allows your scanner. Track more than one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at least one frequency into each are retained in your ...
... time. Indicates the range of frequencies that can assign one priority channel in each bank. Assigning a priority channel allows you to keep track of your scanner to any channel. n Unique Data Skip - An LCD light remains on when it finds a transmission. 7 n 12 Bands, 10 Banks - n 10... Channels - Includes 12 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 banks with 30 channels each channel. n LCD Back Light - Allows your scanner. Track more than one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at least one frequency into each are retained in your ...
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Reduces the signal strength. Increases the search speed to transmission bands with your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required) n Turbo Search - This applies only to 300 steps per second. In manual mode, your local area by accessing our national database with 5 kHz steps. 8 n SmartScanner™ - n Battery Save - Automatically program your BC 245XLT with all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to extend the battery's charge. n Attenuator -
Reduces the signal strength. Increases the search speed to transmission bands with your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required) n Turbo Search - This applies only to 300 steps per second. In manual mode, your local area by accessing our national database with 5 kHz steps. 8 n SmartScanner™ - n Battery Save - Automatically program your BC 245XLT with all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to extend the battery's charge. n Attenuator -
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... U.S.A. to 5:00 p.m. and Canada that you may program into available channels. To obtain a copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following: n Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) n Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to... the Internet, you must program frequencies into your scanner, you may want to visit www.trunktracker.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm For more information about...
... U.S.A. to 5:00 p.m. and Canada that you may program into available channels. To obtain a copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following: n Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) n Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to... the Internet, you must program frequencies into your scanner, you may want to visit www.trunktracker.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm For more information about...
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... an optional antenna designed for private listening. Insert the battery pack. 3. Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: n If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna at a local electronics store...
... an optional antenna designed for private listening. Insert the battery pack. 3. Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: n If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna at a local electronics store...
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... 245XLT from the unit when charging is low and needs to be equipped with one way. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. a plug with a polarized line plug - Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from ...an AC outlet. You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours. Low Battery Indicator When the Battery...
... 245XLT from the unit when charging is low and needs to be equipped with one way. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. a plug with a polarized line plug - Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from ...an AC outlet. You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours. Low Battery Indicator When the Battery...
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Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the Squelch Control as a gate. Setting the Squelch To set to see the Controls and Indicators while ... signals can get through -noise, weak signals, and strong signals. bc245 flashes twice in the Manual mode, and you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Think of the detent position. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. Make sure that everything gets through . 4. This lowers the "Squelch Gate...
Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the Squelch Control as a gate. Setting the Squelch To set to see the Controls and Indicators while ... signals can get through -noise, weak signals, and strong signals. bc245 flashes twice in the Manual mode, and you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Think of the detent position. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. Make sure that everything gets through . 4. This lowers the "Squelch Gate...
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... the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. It remains on for 15 seconds and then goes out. Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until you hear 2 short beeps. The scanner will automatically turn the LCD light on. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only clear signals through. Auto Light Press and hold until the symbol appears...
... the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. It remains on for 15 seconds and then goes out. Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until you hear 2 short beeps. The scanner will automatically turn the LCD light on. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only clear signals through. Auto Light Press and hold until the symbol appears...
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Then press . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press repeatedly until the display is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds and Error appears in the display. 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). 17 If you enter a frequency which is cleared. Enter the frequency number. b. a. 4. Enter the frequency.
Then press . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press repeatedly until the display is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds and Error appears in the display. 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). 17 If you enter a frequency which is cleared. Enter the frequency number. b. a. 4. Enter the frequency.
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... a beep and the other channel displays. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press to clear and start again. —OR— Press again to store the frequency in case the scanner memory is lost. Programming Tips n Do not program a weather frequency into one of channels, start with the lowest number channel. n Put the frequency that section...
... a beep and the other channel displays. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press to clear and start again. —OR— Press again to store the frequency in case the scanner memory is lost. Programming Tips n Do not program a weather frequency into one of channels, start with the lowest number channel. n Put the frequency that section...
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The bank indicators selected for five seconds and the scanner stops on that channel, provided that you try to begin scanning. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. The bank's indicator will display again. 3. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 1 2 3 4 5... have selected the Auto Light feature. To restore a bank to active scanning, press the bank's number on your keypad. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. You cannot deactivate all the banks off , and the bank's channels are not scanned. After programming frequencies, ...
The bank indicators selected for five seconds and the scanner stops on that channel, provided that you try to begin scanning. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. The bank's indicator will display again. 3. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 1 2 3 4 5... have selected the Auto Light feature. To restore a bank to active scanning, press the bank's number on your keypad. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. You cannot deactivate all the banks off , and the bank's channels are not scanned. After programming frequencies, ...
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...: 1. The RF Attenuation feature works in all modes and attenuates (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner. If you want to stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions. Press again. RF Attenuation Feature The BC 245XLT comes with an RF...
...: 1. The RF Attenuation feature works in all modes and attenuates (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner. If you want to stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions. Press again. RF Attenuation Feature The BC 245XLT comes with an RF...
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When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is selected. To turn RF Attenuation off, just press ATT again. Setting the Delay Mode A delay can be ... a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. The ATT icon goes out. Delay must be set a search range and press . 2. Press or set when your scanner stops on a channel there is reduced. You hear a beep, and ATT appears in Scan or Search Mode 1. DLY displays and scanning resumes two seconds after...
When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is selected. To turn RF Attenuation off, just press ATT again. Setting the Delay Mode A delay can be ... a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. The ATT icon goes out. Delay must be set a search range and press . 2. Press or set when your scanner stops on a channel there is reduced. You hear a beep, and ATT appears in Scan or Search Mode 1. DLY displays and scanning resumes two seconds after...
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... higher, or to scanning whenever you want by entering the number and press . Select the channel that you wish. Press and DLY displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is not reviewed during normal scanning. Press . 2. Enter the channel numbers. Press to lockout the channel...
... higher, or to scanning whenever you want by entering the number and press . Select the channel that you wish. Press and DLY displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is not reviewed during normal scanning. Press . 2. Enter the channel numbers. Press to lockout the channel...
