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BC 248CLT 10 BAND, 50 CHANNEL SCANNER • FULLY PROGRAMMABLE • FULL FREQUENCY LCD READOUT • ALARM CLOCK • AM/FM RADIO • ONE TOUCH WEATHER • CHANNEL LOCKOUT • PRIORITY CHANNEL • SCAN DELAY • MEMORY BACKUP • EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT Reference Guide
BC 248CLT 10 BAND, 50 CHANNEL SCANNER • FULLY PROGRAMMABLE • FULL FREQUENCY LCD READOUT • ALARM CLOCK • AM/FM RADIO • ONE TOUCH WEATHER • CHANNEL LOCKOUT • PRIORITY CHANNEL • SCAN DELAY • MEMORY BACKUP • EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT Reference Guide
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... CONTENTS Introduction 1 About Scanning 1 Taking Proper Care 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-up 14 Scanning Mode 14...
... CONTENTS Introduction 1 About Scanning 1 Taking Proper Care 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-up 14 Scanning Mode 14...
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.... Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. The BC248CLT scans programmed channels at rate of Communication below). If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it remains on the... for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communications do not transmit continuously (see Types ...
.... Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. The BC248CLT scans programmed channels at rate of Communication below). If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it remains on the... for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communications do not transmit continuously (see Types ...
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... frequencies. We may also be able to provide you want to use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. Additional information is also ...near heating elements or vents. Hours are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at www.uniden.com. Complete and mail your local library. 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-...
... frequencies. We may also be able to provide you want to use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. Additional information is also ...near heating elements or vents. Hours are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at www.uniden.com. Complete and mail your local library. 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-...
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...the BC248CLT AM RADIO ANT AC 10V USE AC-144U ONLY EXT.SP ANT 1. it could cause clock reset. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the holes. Insert the 2 leads into the ANT. Plug an optional external speaker (8-ohm) into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; If your scanner ...receives strong interference or electrical noise, relocate the scanner or its full height. Do not plug into the EXT. Press down to unlatch the 2 tabs at the bottom of ...
...the BC248CLT AM RADIO ANT AC 10V USE AC-144U ONLY EXT.SP ANT 1. it could cause clock reset. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the holes. Insert the 2 leads into the ANT. Plug an optional external speaker (8-ohm) into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; If your scanner ...receives strong interference or electrical noise, relocate the scanner or its full height. Do not plug into the EXT. Press down to unlatch the 2 tabs at the bottom of ...
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... for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. Also, use AUTO for the factory setting. 7. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. Turn counterclockwise to enter the decimal point in the frequency. RADIO AM/FM Key...pressing twice. 4. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch threshold, or use for scanning. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. Numeric Keys Press to increase the volume. VOLUME Turn clockwise to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also selects AM/FM in ...
... for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. Also, use AUTO for the factory setting. 7. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. Turn counterclockwise to enter the decimal point in the frequency. RADIO AM/FM Key...pressing twice. 4. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch threshold, or use for scanning. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. Numeric Keys Press to increase the volume. VOLUME Turn clockwise to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also selects AM/FM in ...
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...seconds. 12. TIME SET Key Press more than 2 seconds to remain on the designated Priority Channel is detected, the scanner monitors that channel. 5 When Scan stops on a channel it causes scanner to enter the Present Time Set mode. 14. TIME Key Press to start scanning. 21. or p.m. SCAN Key... to the next channel. Also Selects Weather Alert ON/OFF. 11. The L/O indicator appears when the current channel is active only when the scanner stops on an active channel or a channel selected in Manual Mode. 16. 10. ALARM Key Turns the Tone Alarm. DELAY Key Turns Delay...
...seconds. 12. TIME SET Key Press more than 2 seconds to remain on the designated Priority Channel is detected, the scanner monitors that channel. 5 When Scan stops on a channel it causes scanner to enter the Present Time Set mode. 14. TIME Key Press to start scanning. 21. or p.m. SCAN Key... to the next channel. Also Selects Weather Alert ON/OFF. 11. The L/O indicator appears when the current channel is active only when the scanner stops on an active channel or a channel selected in Manual Mode. 16. 10. ALARM Key Turns the Tone Alarm. DELAY Key Turns Delay...
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If you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a responding transmission. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the ... of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on page 28.) When you are in the delay mode, the scanner stays on that channel as long as the transmission continues. Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory channels. As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display, and the bank...
If you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a responding transmission. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the ... of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on page 28.) When you are in the delay mode, the scanner stays on that channel as long as the transmission continues. Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory channels. As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display, and the bank...
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OR Enter the time by pressing the numeric keys. The display stops flashing. 8 The scanner will function as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not function. 1. Press AM/PM to complete the entry. When power is initially applied, the display flashes 12:00 P after a short delay. 2. or p.m. 4. Press E to select the desired setting, either a.m. Enter the time directly by pressing the w/v keys. To scroll through more quickly, press and hold w/v . 3. CLOCK SET-UP Initial Clock Set-up You may bypass the steps to set the clock.
OR Enter the time by pressing the numeric keys. The display stops flashing. 8 The scanner will function as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not function. 1. Press AM/PM to complete the entry. When power is initially applied, the display flashes 12:00 P after a short delay. 2. or p.m. 4. Press E to select the desired setting, either a.m. Enter the time directly by pressing the w/v keys. To scroll through more quickly, press and hold w/v . 3. CLOCK SET-UP Initial Clock Set-up You may bypass the steps to set the clock.
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Press SCANNER to the highest setting. 2. USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to turn on the scanner. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. 9
Press SCANNER to the highest setting. 2. USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to turn on the scanner. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. 9
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... to hear your local weather broadcast. 6. You may re-enter the frequency. s During numeric entry, if you first turn the scanner on, this message, program the frequency and channel information as desired. 11 If All Loc Out appears in the display, when you...406MHz, the frequency steps are set to 0.0MHz. To clear this indicates that you are programming five new frequencies into Channel 1. Programming Tips for Scanner s Program one channel (by banks for easy scanning control. The channels associated with the lowest number channel. Channels are as 450.4875, press...
... to hear your local weather broadcast. 6. You may re-enter the frequency. s During numeric entry, if you first turn the scanner on, this message, program the frequency and channel information as desired. 11 If All Loc Out appears in the display, when you...406MHz, the frequency steps are set to 0.0MHz. To clear this indicates that you are programming five new frequencies into Channel 1. Programming Tips for Scanner s Program one channel (by banks for easy scanning control. The channels associated with the lowest number channel. Channels are as 450.4875, press...
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Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 Then press MANUAL again. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Type in the display. 3. 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).
Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 Then press MANUAL again. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Type in the display. 3. 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).
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Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to complete the entry. 4. Press MANUAL to complete the entry. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in Channel 12. 1. The channel digits stop scanning. 2. The channel . digits stop flashing. Press 0, then E to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in the display. 3. Press E to stop flashing. 13 To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Then press MANUAL again.
Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to complete the entry. 4. Press MANUAL to complete the entry. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in Channel 12. 1. The channel digits stop scanning. 2. The channel . digits stop flashing. Press 0, then E to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in the display. 3. Press E to stop flashing. 13 To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Then press MANUAL again.
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...Channel information is automatically in Scan mode.) Scanning automatically stops on the screen goes out. . 14 4. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first turned on, it is stored in the display as the active banks. The bank number on any active channel, except those channels ...locked out. About Memory Back-up Your BC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. To deactivate a bank, press the bank ...
...Channel information is automatically in Scan mode.) Scanning automatically stops on the screen goes out. . 14 4. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first turned on, it is stored in the display as the active banks. The bank number on any active channel, except those channels ...locked out. About Memory Back-up Your BC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. To deactivate a bank, press the bank ...
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The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. The bank number appears in the display. . Press SCAN to the next channel. The scanner remains on the keypad. Press MANUAL to step up to start scanning again. 15 To restore the bank number, press the number on the displayed channel. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to manually scan all 50 channels, one press per channel, including the channels that are locked out. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to stop scanning. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL.
The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. The bank number appears in the display. . Press SCAN to the next channel. The scanner remains on the keypad. Press MANUAL to step up to start scanning again. 15 To restore the bank number, press the number on the displayed channel. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to manually scan all 50 channels, one press per channel, including the channels that are locked out. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to stop scanning. To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL.
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... MANUAL to monitor. Priority Scanning Priority Scan works like a dual watch function. When you press 4, the display changes to 4, but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. If a signal is in Weather mode. A constant PRI appears on the display Priority Scan mode does not... operate when the scanner is found, the scanner remains on the priority channel while listening to Channel 4. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. 16...
... MANUAL to monitor. Priority Scanning Priority Scan works like a dual watch function. When you press 4, the display changes to 4, but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. If a signal is in Weather mode. A constant PRI appears on the display Priority Scan mode does not... operate when the scanner is found, the scanner remains on the priority channel while listening to Channel 4. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. 16...
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... want to search for channels that is not locked out, and resumes scanning. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency from the channel. The scanner locks out Channel 2, Then it immediately advances to the next channel that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to lock out Channel 2 because...retained in the display. If a channel is locked out, L/O appears in the memory when the scanner is turned off. Pressing LOCKOUT does not advance to hear. Press LOCKOUT when the scanner stops on transmissions you want to the next channel in the display to 50 channels, including the Priority...
... want to search for channels that is not locked out, and resumes scanning. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency from the channel. The scanner locks out Channel 2, Then it immediately advances to the next channel that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to lock out Channel 2 because...retained in the display. If a channel is locked out, L/O appears in the memory when the scanner is turned off. Pressing LOCKOUT does not advance to hear. Press LOCKOUT when the scanner stops on transmissions you want to the next channel in the display to 50 channels, including the Priority...
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2. Restore All Locked Out Channel To unlock all channels. Press and hold LOCKOUT to unlock all channels, you must be set when your scanner stops on a channel while scanning or when a channel is a brief pause before the scanning resumes. A Delay function can be set for a possible reply.... L/O no longer appears in the Manual Mode. 1. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to remain on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to unlock the displayed channel. The delay can be in the display. The L/O indicator...
2. Restore All Locked Out Channel To unlock all channels. Press and hold LOCKOUT to unlock all channels, you must be set when your scanner stops on a channel while scanning or when a channel is a brief pause before the scanning resumes. A Delay function can be set for a possible reply.... L/O no longer appears in the Manual Mode. 1. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to remain on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to unlock the displayed channel. The delay can be in the display. The L/O indicator...
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When your keypad. 3. Select the channel you want using your scanner stops on a channel, press DELAY. DLY appears in Manual Mode 1. Press MANUAL again. 4. Press MANUAL. 2. To Set Delay in the display and scanning resume 2 seconds after the transmission ends. Press SCAN. 2. DLY appears in Scan Mode 1. Press DELAY. To Set Delay in the display. . 20
When your keypad. 3. Select the channel you want using your scanner stops on a channel, press DELAY. DLY appears in Manual Mode 1. Press MANUAL again. 4. Press MANUAL. 2. To Set Delay in the display and scanning resume 2 seconds after the transmission ends. Press SCAN. 2. DLY appears in Scan Mode 1. Press DELAY. To Set Delay in the display. . 20
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To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. Press WX/ALERT to find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. The Weather Scan feature is ... channel. Normally a higher location improves the reception. When you may not be able 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. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the...
To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. Press WX/ALERT to find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. The Weather Scan feature is ... channel. Normally a higher location improves the reception. When you may not be able 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. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the...