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... of Your Scanner 2 Unpacking 2 Getting Started 3 Installing the BC248CLT 3 Operation 4 Controls and Functions 4 Scanning Overview 7 Clock Set-Up 8 Initial Clock Set-up 8 Using the Scanner 9 Set the Squelch 9 Programming Tips for Scanner 11 Programming Scanner Frequencies 12 Deleting a Scanner Frequency 13 About Memory Back...20 To Set Delay in Manual Mode 20 Weather Channel 21 Weather Alert 22 Additional Features 23 LCD Backlight 23 Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies 23 Deleting a Stored Radio Frequency 25 Direct Channel Access for Radio Stations 25 Resest the...
... of Your Scanner 2 Unpacking 2 Getting Started 3 Installing the BC248CLT 3 Operation 4 Controls and Functions 4 Scanning Overview 7 Clock Set-Up 8 Initial Clock Set-up 8 Using the Scanner 9 Set the Squelch 9 Programming Tips for Scanner 11 Programming Scanner Frequencies 12 Deleting a Scanner Frequency 13 About Memory Back...20 To Set Delay in Manual Mode 20 Weather Channel 21 Weather Alert 22 Additional Features 23 LCD Backlight 23 Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies 23 Deleting a Stored Radio Frequency 25 Direct Channel Access for Radio Stations 25 Resest the...
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The BC248CLT scans programmed channels at rate of up to 12 ... You can monitor communications such as: s Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) s NOAA weather broadcasts (7 pre-programmed channels) s Business/industrial radio s Motion picture and press relay s Aircraft s Auto racing frequencies s Utilities s Land transportation ... continuously (see Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it locates an active frequency. Types...
The BC248CLT scans programmed channels at rate of up to 12 ... You can monitor communications such as: s Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) s NOAA weather broadcasts (7 pre-programmed channels) s Business/industrial radio s Motion picture and press relay s Aircraft s Auto racing frequencies s Utilities s Land transportation ... continuously (see Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it locates an active frequency. Types...
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...computer bulletin boards, and contests for more in the 29-54MHz, 137-174MHz, and 406-512MHz ranges s AM/FM radio You must program a frequency into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. See the enclosed printed material for the radio ...the clock to use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. Monday through your Registration Form immediately. Read this list: s BC248CLT Base Scanner s Telescopic Antenna s AM Radio Antenna s AC Adapter (Model AC-144U)...
...computer bulletin boards, and contests for more in the 29-54MHz, 137-174MHz, and 406-512MHz ranges s AM/FM radio You must program a frequency into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. See the enclosed printed material for the radio ...the clock to use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. Monday through your Registration Form immediately. Read this list: s BC248CLT Base Scanner s Telescopic Antenna s AM Radio Antenna s AC Adapter (Model AC-144U)...
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... frequency or time setting into each channel for scanning. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. Decimal Key Press to increase the volume. Turn counterclockwise to program a frequency into memory. 5. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. OPERATION Controls and Functions 7 8 9 10 11 6 5 12 15 19 20 13...
... frequency or time setting into each channel for scanning. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. Decimal Key Press to increase the volume. Turn counterclockwise to program a frequency into memory. 5. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. OPERATION Controls and Functions 7 8 9 10 11 6 5 12 15 19 20 13...
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Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of about 12 channels per second. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 7 Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory .... As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display, and the bank number flashes. If you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a responding transmission. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on page 28.) When you are in...
Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of about 12 channels per second. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 7 Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory .... As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display, and the bank number flashes. If you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a responding transmission. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on page 28.) When you are in...
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... Out appears in two channels, the display will indicate the channel with Channel 4. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Programming Tips for easy scanning control. Program the most important frequency, or the one frequency per channel. The channels associated with the lowest number channel. 5.... any channels yet, press WX to 0.0MHz. When the previous frequency is cancelled out. s Above 406MHz, the frequency steps are programming five new frequencies into Channel 1. To enter a frequency such as desired. 11 To clear this indicates that you pressed the wrong ...
... Out appears in two channels, the display will indicate the channel with Channel 4. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Programming Tips for easy scanning control. Program the most important frequency, or the one frequency per channel. The channels associated with the lowest number channel. 5.... any channels yet, press WX to 0.0MHz. When the previous frequency is cancelled out. s Above 406MHz, the frequency steps are programming five new frequencies into Channel 1. To enter a frequency such as desired. 11 To clear this indicates that you pressed the wrong ...
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Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Then press MANUAL again. Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 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). Type in the display. 3.
Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Then press MANUAL again. Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 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). Type in the display. 3.
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... in the display. To exit the Priority Scan Mode Momentarily press PRIORITY again. Or select channel 5 using the w / v keys. 3. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC248CLT has one default Priority Channel per bank. Each priority channel is, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. The PRI indicator goes out. 17 To enter... channel access. Press and hold PRIORITY. Press MANUAL to exit the Scan Mode. 2. The PRI indicator appears in the display and P appears to you and program it into the desired channel location.
... in the display. To exit the Priority Scan Mode Momentarily press PRIORITY again. Or select channel 5 using the w / v keys. 3. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC248CLT has one default Priority Channel per bank. Each priority channel is, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. The PRI indicator goes out. 17 To enter... channel access. Press and hold PRIORITY. Press MANUAL to exit the Scan Mode. 2. The PRI indicator appears in the display and P appears to you and program it into the desired channel location.
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... out on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 A Delay function can be set for a possible reply. 2. Press LOCKOUT again to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on any channel previously locked out. The delay can be in the display. Press and hold LOCKOUT to unlock...
... out on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 A Delay function can be set for a possible reply. 2. Press LOCKOUT again to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on any channel previously locked out. The delay can be in the display. Press and hold LOCKOUT to unlock...
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Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. In some parts of the 50 channels. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. ... you may not be able to find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. Normally a higher location improves the reception. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. Press WX/ALERT to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in the display.
Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. In some parts of the 50 channels. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. ... you may not be able to find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. Normally a higher location improves the reception. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. Press WX/ALERT to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in the display.
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...initial default setting is applied. You can use the Radio Mode, you must program the channels with 92.5000 MHz. 1. The RADIO and FM icons appear in the display. 2. Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies Before you can program up to select channel 10. 23 To select the channel (9), press 9 on... bright continuously. In the other modes, the backlight stays bright for ten seconds. Follow these steps: Example: Program FM Channel 9 with your favorite radio stations. Press 0 to 20 stations (10 AM/10 FM). In Scan Mode, Manual Mode, and Weather Mode,...
...initial default setting is applied. You can use the Radio Mode, you must program the channels with 92.5000 MHz. 1. The RADIO and FM icons appear in the display. 2. Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies Before you can program up to select channel 10. 23 To select the channel (9), press 9 on... bright continuously. In the other modes, the backlight stays bright for ten seconds. Follow these steps: Example: Program FM Channel 9 with your favorite radio stations. Press 0 to 20 stations (10 AM/10 FM). In Scan Mode, Manual Mode, and Weather Mode,...
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...or v to step through the frequencies in 100kHz steps. The AM icon appears in 10kHz steps. Then repeat Steps 2. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above example. Continue to step through the frequencies more quickly until 92.5000MHz appears in the other nine FM...using the above using the new frequencies. 24 through5. 3. Press w or v to complete the entry. Continue to press w or v to program your favorite radio stations in the display. 4. You will step through the frequencies in the display. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. The channel...
...or v to step through the frequencies in 100kHz steps. The AM icon appears in 10kHz steps. Then repeat Steps 2. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above example. Continue to step through the frequencies more quickly until 92.5000MHz appears in the other nine FM...using the above using the new frequencies. 24 through5. 3. Press w or v to complete the entry. Continue to press w or v to program your favorite radio stations in the display. 4. You will step through the frequencies in the display. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. The channel...
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... until 000.0000 appears in the display. 3. Press E to enter into the Radio Mode. 2. Adjust the VOLUME control for Radio Stations Once the channels are programmed, to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 9. 1. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. The following screen appears. Press the desired...
... until 000.0000 appears in the display. 3. Press E to enter into the Radio Mode. 2. Adjust the VOLUME control for Radio Stations Once the channels are programmed, to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 9. 1. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. The following screen appears. Press the desired...
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... power will cause the clock to the unit before disconnecting the power. If you hear the entry tone for service, please call the Uniden Customers Service Division at the number on Page 33. 31 Location s If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts. ...s To prevent scratches, do not use excessive amounts of water. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. s Always write down the programmed frequencies in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Also, try changing the height or ...
... power will cause the clock to the unit before disconnecting the power. If you hear the entry tone for service, please call the Uniden Customers Service Division at the number on Page 33. 31 Location s If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts. ...s To prevent scratches, do not use excessive amounts of water. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. s Always write down the programmed frequencies in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Also, try changing the height or ...
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Solution s Check the connections at both ends of your BC248CLT is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. s Turn on the wall switch of the AC ... s Scanner won 't start. If so, unlock the channels as needed. 32 s Move the AC Adapter to see if 50 channels are locked out. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. s Scan won 't power up. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer...
Solution s Check the connections at both ends of your BC248CLT is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. s Turn on the wall switch of the AC ... s Scanner won 't start. If so, unlock the channels as needed. 32 s Move the AC Adapter to see if 50 channels are locked out. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. s Scan won 't power up. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer...
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... 't stop. s Check to see if it is correct and no active stations within range. s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). Our Uniden representatives will be happy to see if many of you need any assistance with any other related matters. 33 Solution s Adjust squelch to the threshold... help you with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at this unit, available accessories, or any matters regarding the operation of the programmed frequencies are no memory has been lost. s It is possible that none of this time. If you ! If so, the scanner has...
... 't stop. s Check to see if it is correct and no active stations within range. s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). Our Uniden representatives will be happy to see if many of you need any assistance with any other related matters. 33 Solution s Adjust squelch to the threshold... help you with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at this unit, available accessories, or any matters regarding the operation of the programmed frequencies are no memory has been lost. s It is possible that none of this time. If you ! If so, the scanner has...
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... all parts and accessories originally packaged with equipment or parts or as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by warrantor or its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of this warranty, (E) used as part of original retail sale. ONE...
... all parts and accessories originally packaged with equipment or parts or as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by warrantor or its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of this warranty, (E) used as part of original retail sale. ONE...