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... information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in this unit to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Set the volume to your hearing. Uniden does not represent this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING! Do not discard Batteries in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the Volume Control...
... information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in this unit to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Set the volume to your hearing. Uniden does not represent this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING! Do not discard Batteries in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the Volume Control...
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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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...amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of -the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem. Introduction The BC 245XLT is a state-of 30 channels each.... It can also automatically program your new scanner to monitor: n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public Safety ...
...amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of -the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem. Introduction The BC 245XLT is a state-of 30 channels each.... It can also automatically program your new scanner to monitor: n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public Safety ...
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n The installation, possession, or use your scanner. 4 n Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. n The screen displays used in this Operating Guide, could ... detailed by this manual are representations of this product in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by Uniden, or operation of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in your community. Important Notice n This scanning radio has been manufactured so...
n The installation, possession, or use your scanner. 4 n Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. n The screen displays used in this Operating Guide, could ... detailed by this manual are representations of this product in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by Uniden, or operation of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in your community. Important Notice n This scanning radio has been manufactured so...
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... resumes until it is a simple concept. What is received. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner stops on that have enough frequencies to 300 channels per second. This is used by someone you want... demand for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have not been programmed into your scanner's memory which is different from scanning because you usually know who it finds an active frequency. This ... active frequency and remains on a frequency, you are searching for Uniden scanners, can stop on 37.900 MHz, etc. For example, the police in your...
... resumes until it is a simple concept. What is received. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner stops on that have enough frequencies to 300 channels per second. This is used by someone you want... demand for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have not been programmed into your scanner's memory which is different from scanning because you usually know who it finds an active frequency. This ... active frequency and remains on a frequency, you are searching for Uniden scanners, can stop on 37.900 MHz, etc. For example, the police in your...
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...trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of scanning is difficult and frustrating. But if you're already an experienced scanner operator, you may want to go to Trunk Tracking on a trunked system using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a .... When someone in a talk group uses their radio, a brief burst of this data to an available frequency. If the group using a scanner is broadcast before you 're monitoring, it's possible that the talk group will make trunk tracking much easier. Following a conversation on page 36...
...trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of scanning is difficult and frustrating. But if you're already an experienced scanner operator, you may want to go to Trunk Tracking on a trunked system using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a .... When someone in a talk group uses their radio, a brief burst of this data to an available frequency. If the group using a scanner is broadcast before you 're monitoring, it's possible that the talk group will make trunk tracking much easier. Following a conversation on page 36...
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...Search - n Manual Channel Access - n LCD Back Light - An LCD light remains on for transmissions. Automatically turns the light on your scanner to maintain faster scanning cycles or for storing all the frequencies of frequencies that can assign one frequency into each channel. Note: The frequency...one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at least one channel programmed to keep track of your scanner are useful for storing similar frequencies to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Allows your most important channel(s) while ...
...Search - n Manual Channel Access - n LCD Back Light - An LCD light remains on for transmissions. Automatically turns the light on your scanner to maintain faster scanning cycles or for storing all the frequencies of frequencies that can assign one frequency into each channel. Note: The frequency...one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at least one channel programmed to keep track of your scanner are useful for storing similar frequencies to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Allows your most important channel(s) while ...
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n Battery Save - n SmartScanner™ - Automatically program your BC 245XLT with all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your local area by accessing our national database with 5 kHz steps. 8 Reduces the signal strength. n Attenuator - This applies only to 300 steps per second. Increases the search speed to transmission bands with your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to extend the battery's charge. In manual mode, your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required) n Turbo Search -
n Battery Save - n SmartScanner™ - Automatically program your BC 245XLT with all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your local area by accessing our national database with 5 kHz steps. 8 Reduces the signal strength. n Attenuator - This applies only to 300 steps per second. Increases the search speed to transmission bands with your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to extend the battery's charge. In manual mode, your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required) n Turbo Search -
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... on the Internet If you have access to the Internet, you may want to 5:00 p.m. and Canada that you may program into your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) n Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414 (Hours are from ... a.m. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. to Obtain More Information Before using your new scanner. Where to 5:00 p.m. to visit www.trunktracker.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit www...
... on the Internet If you have access to the Internet, you may want to 5:00 p.m. and Canada that you may program into your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) n Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414 (Hours are from ... a.m. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. to Obtain More Information Before using your new scanner. Where to 5:00 p.m. to visit www.trunktracker.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit www...
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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. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Replace cover and press down until it clicks into place. 11 Open the cover. 2. ...
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. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Replace cover and press down until it clicks into place. 11 Open the cover. 2. ...
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...outlet, try reversing the plug. 12 Low Battery Indicator When the Battery Pack is complete. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC 245XLT from... battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from an AC outlet. You can use your scanner while the battery charges. a plug with a polarized line plug - This plug will also hear a beep every 15 seconds as an audible alert. Use ...
...outlet, try reversing the plug. 12 Low Battery Indicator When the Battery Pack is complete. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC 245XLT from... battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from an AC outlet. You can use your scanner while the battery charges. a plug with a polarized line plug - This plug will also hear a beep every 15 seconds as an audible alert. Use ...
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... squelch, you must be in the display. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the Squelch Control as a gate. Basic Operation Note: Fold out the...
... squelch, you must be in the display. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the Squelch Control as a gate. Basic Operation Note: Fold out the...
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... of the display turns off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCD Back Light Press and release to turn the light on for 15 seconds and then goes out. The scanner will automatically turn the LCD light on for 5 seconds, whenever a transmission is found. 15 To unlock the keypad, press and hold until the hiss stops.
... of the display turns off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LCD Back Light Press and release to turn the light on for 15 seconds and then goes out. The scanner will automatically turn the LCD light on for 5 seconds, whenever a transmission is found. 15 To unlock the keypad, press and hold until the hiss stops.
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a. b. If you enter a frequency which is cleared. 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 Enter the frequency number. Enter the frequency. 4.
a. b. If you enter a frequency which is cleared. 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 Enter the frequency number. Enter the frequency. 4.
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... frequencies into one of channels, start with the lowest number channel. n Write down your programmed channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is stored in channels 1 through 10 and fire/emergency into a Priority channel. Programming Tips n Do not program a weather frequency into adjacent channels. Duplicate Frequency...
... frequencies into one of channels, start with the lowest number channel. n Write down your programmed channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is stored in channels 1 through 10 and fire/emergency into a Priority channel. Programming Tips n Do not program a weather frequency into adjacent channels. Duplicate Frequency...
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If you have selected the Auto Light feature. Note: One Bank must always be active. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. SCAN 1 CHANNELS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) 4. When a transmission is automatically selected. The ...indicators selected for each deselected bank turns off , the first bank is received, the LCD back light comes on for five seconds and the scanner stops on your keypad. You cannot deactivate all the banks off , and the bank's channels are not scanned. You can deselect banks ...
If you have selected the Auto Light feature. Note: One Bank must always be active. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. SCAN 1 CHANNELS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) 4. When a transmission is automatically selected. The ...indicators selected for each deselected bank turns off , the first bank is received, the LCD back light comes on for five seconds and the scanner stops on your keypad. You cannot deactivate all the banks off , and the bank's channels are not scanned. You can deselect banks ...
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... (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner. Press ATT. 21 Press again. To turn RF Attenuation on that signal and miss other transmissions. The scanner may overload the scanner. RF Attenuation Feature The BC 245XLT comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you want...
... (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner. Press ATT. 21 Press again. To turn RF Attenuation on that signal and miss other transmissions. The scanner may overload the scanner. RF Attenuation Feature The BC 245XLT comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you want...
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2. The ATT icon goes out. Delay must be set for each programmed channel and it can be set when your scanner stops on a channel there is reduced. Press or set for each programmed channel so that when scan or search stops on a channel that you want ... Delay Mode A delay can be set a search range and press . 2. Now all incoming signal strength is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is selected. Delay in the display begins flashing. DLY displays and scanning resumes two seconds after the transmission...
2. The ATT icon goes out. Delay must be set for each programmed channel and it can be set when your scanner stops on a channel there is reduced. Press or set for each programmed channel so that when scan or search stops on a channel that you want ... Delay Mode A delay can be set a search range and press . 2. Now all incoming signal strength is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is selected. Delay in the display begins flashing. DLY displays and scanning resumes two seconds after the transmission...
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... Manual Mode 1. Press again. OR Press or to change higher, or to lower the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Press . 2. Press and DLY displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is not reviewed during normal scanning. Press . 2.
... Manual Mode 1. Press again. OR Press or to change higher, or to lower the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Press . 2. Press and DLY displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is not reviewed during normal scanning. Press . 2.