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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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... press relay s Aircraft s Auto racing frequencies s Utilities s Land transportation frequencies such as the transmission continues. What is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it locates an active frequency. When the transmission ends, the... scanner stays on that channel as long as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads s Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands 1 ...
... press relay s Aircraft s Auto racing frequencies s Utilities s Land transportation frequencies such as the transmission continues. What is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it locates an active frequency. When the transmission ends, the... scanner stays on that channel as long as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads s Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands 1 ...
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...to reset. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 2 Hours are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at www.uniden.com. Complete and mail your local library. We may also be able to ...switch as the kitchen or bathroom. Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner s Do not use . 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...
...to reset. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Reference Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 2 Hours are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department at www.uniden.com. Complete and mail your local library. We may also be able to ...switch as the kitchen or bathroom. Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner s Do not use . 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...
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...-70 ohm coaxial cable for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10V jack on the scanner. 2. SP. Insert the small plug at the bottom of the AM Radio Antenna Jack. it could cause clock reset. 3. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna... down to its antenna away from the source. You may improve the reception. 4. Plug the AC Adapter into the holes. jack. c. GETTING STARTED Installing the BC248CLT AM RADIO ANT AC 10V USE AC-144U ONLY EXT.SP ANT 1. Extend the antenna to unlatch the 2 tabs at the end of antenna at...
...-70 ohm coaxial cable for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10V jack on the scanner. 2. SP. Insert the small plug at the bottom of the AM Radio Antenna Jack. it could cause clock reset. 3. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna... down to its antenna away from the source. You may improve the reception. 4. Plug the AC Adapter into the holes. jack. c. GETTING STARTED Installing the BC248CLT AM RADIO ANT AC 10V USE AC-144U ONLY EXT.SP ANT 1. Extend the antenna to unlatch the 2 tabs at the end of antenna at...
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... 20 13 16 18 21 19 17 14 1. E Key Enters the frequency or time setting into each channel for scanning. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (... Decimal Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch threshold, or use for channel presets in the frequency. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. VOLUME Turn clockwise to decrease the volume. 6. Also selects AM/FM in Radio Mode. 4 RADIO AM/FM Key Selects...
... 20 13 16 18 21 19 17 14 1. E Key Enters the frequency or time setting into each channel for scanning. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (... Decimal Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. SQUELCH Adjusts the squelch threshold, or use for channel presets in the frequency. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. VOLUME Turn clockwise to decrease the volume. 6. Also selects AM/FM in Radio Mode. 4 RADIO AM/FM Key Selects...
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... pressing MANUAL to go directly to wait for a possible reply. 18. If a transmission on the designated Priority Channel is detected, the scanner monitors that channel for direct channel access by pressing the key more than 2 seconds to remain on that channel until no signal is active... or alarm time. 17. MANUAL Key Press to unlock the channel. ALARM Key Turns the Tone Alarm. or p.m. In Priority mode the scanner samples the designated Priority Channel every 2 seconds while in the Frequency Step Radio mode. 20. LOCKOUT Key Prevents scanning of the displayed channel....
... pressing MANUAL to go directly to wait for a possible reply. 18. If a transmission on the designated Priority Channel is detected, the scanner monitors that channel for direct channel access by pressing the key more than 2 seconds to remain on that channel until no signal is active... or alarm time. 17. MANUAL Key Press to unlock the channel. ALARM Key Turns the Tone Alarm. or p.m. In Priority mode the scanner samples the designated Priority Channel every 2 seconds while in the Frequency Step Radio mode. 20. LOCKOUT Key Prevents scanning of the displayed channel....
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...) at the rate of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on page 28.) When you are in the delay mode, the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for activity (skipping channels that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the... transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. If you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a responding transmission. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 7 As the unit scans, ...
...) at the rate of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on page 28.) When you are in the delay mode, the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for activity (skipping channels that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the... transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. If you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a responding transmission. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 7 As the unit scans, ...
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To scroll through more quickly, press and hold w/v . 3. Press E to select the desired setting, either a.m. OR Enter the time by pressing the numeric keys. Press AM/PM to complete the entry. When power is initially applied, the display flashes 12:00 P after a short delay. 2. The display stops flashing. 8 CLOCK SET-UP Initial Clock Set-up You may bypass the steps to set the clock. or p.m. 4. The scanner will function as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not function. 1. Enter the time directly by pressing the w/v keys.
To scroll through more quickly, press and hold w/v . 3. Press E to select the desired setting, either a.m. OR Enter the time by pressing the numeric keys. Press AM/PM to complete the entry. When power is initially applied, the display flashes 12:00 P after a short delay. 2. The display stops flashing. 8 CLOCK SET-UP Initial Clock Set-up You may bypass the steps to set the clock. or p.m. 4. The scanner will function as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not function. 1. Enter the time directly by pressing the w/v keys.
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Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. 9 Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to turn on the scanner. 3. USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Press SCANNER to the highest setting. 2.
Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. 9 Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to turn on the scanner. 3. USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Press SCANNER to the highest setting. 2.
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.... 6. To clear this indicates that you pressed the wrong number, press . (decimal point) until the entry is displayed, you first turn the scanner on, this message, program the frequency and channel information as 450.4875, press each of range, E r ro r appears on different channels,... accept the entry by pressing E again. The scanner automatically starts scanning. You may re-enter the frequency. s During numeric entry, if you know that all the channel information has been manually erased...
.... 6. To clear this indicates that you pressed the wrong number, press . (decimal point) until the entry is displayed, you first turn the scanner on, this message, program the frequency and channel information as 450.4875, press each of range, E r ro r appears on different channels,... accept the entry by pressing E again. The scanner automatically starts scanning. You may re-enter the frequency. s During numeric entry, if you know that all the channel information has been manually erased...
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Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Type in the display. 3. Then press MANUAL again. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1.
Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Type in the display. 3. Then press MANUAL again. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1.
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Then press MANUAL again. Press MANUAL to complete the entry. The channel digits stop flashing. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in Channel 12. 1. digits stop flashing. 13 Press 0, then E to stop scanning. 2. Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to complete the entry. The channel . 4. Press E to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in the display. 3. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad.
Then press MANUAL again. Press MANUAL to complete the entry. The channel digits stop flashing. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in Channel 12. 1. digits stop flashing. 13 Press 0, then E to stop scanning. 2. Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to complete the entry. The channel . 4. Press E to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in the display. 3. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad.
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Channel information is automatically in Scan mode.) Scanning automatically stops on the keypad. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first turned on, it is stored in the display as the active banks. The bank numbers 1-5 appear in non-volatile memory. To deactivate...any active channel, except those channels locked out. About Memory Back-up Your BC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. The bank number on the screen goes out. . 14 In the event of a power failure, the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. 4. The following ...
Channel information is automatically in Scan mode.) Scanning automatically stops on the keypad. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first turned on, it is stored in the display as the active banks. The bank numbers 1-5 appear in non-volatile memory. To deactivate...any active channel, except those channels locked out. About Memory Back-up Your BC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. The bank number on the screen goes out. . 14 In the event of a power failure, the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. 4. The following ...
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The scanner remains on the keypad. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to stop scanning. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to manually scan all 50 channels, one press per channel, including the channels that are locked out. Press MANUAL to step up to start scanning again. 15 The bank number appears in the display. . To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. Press SCAN to the next channel. To restore the bank number, press the number on the displayed channel.
The scanner remains on the keypad. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to stop scanning. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to manually scan all 50 channels, one press per channel, including the channels that are locked out. Press MANUAL to step up to start scanning again. 15 The bank number appears in the display. . To scroll through the channels more quickly, press and hold MANUAL. The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. Press SCAN to the next channel. To restore the bank number, press the number on the displayed channel.
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... again to successfully complete the direct access to monitor. Priority Scanning Priority Scan works like a dual watch function. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. 16 Example: Select Channel 4. 1. When you press 4, the... display changes to 4, but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. When you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner keeps track of the activity on the priority channel while listening to exit scan mode. 2. Direct Channel...
... again to successfully complete the direct access to monitor. Priority Scanning Priority Scan works like a dual watch function. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. 16 Example: Select Channel 4. 1. When you press 4, the... display changes to 4, but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. When you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner keeps track of the activity on the priority channel while listening to exit scan mode. 2. Direct Channel...
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... 2 because it stops on Channel 2. Pressing LOCKOUT does not advance to hear. If a channel is locked out, L/O appears in the memory when the scanner is not locked out, and resumes scanning. In the Manual mode, press LOCKOUT to find the locked out channel. 18 Press MANUAL repeatedly to lock... the channel. You can lock out up to the next channel that it can lock out a channel so it is retained in the display. The scanner locks out Channel 2, Then it immediately advances to 50 channels, including the Priority channel. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that...
... 2 because it stops on Channel 2. Pressing LOCKOUT does not advance to hear. If a channel is locked out, L/O appears in the memory when the scanner is not locked out, and resumes scanning. In the Manual mode, press LOCKOUT to find the locked out channel. 18 Press MANUAL repeatedly to lock... the channel. You can lock out up to the next channel that it can lock out a channel so it is retained in the display. The scanner locks out Channel 2, Then it immediately advances to 50 channels, including the Priority channel. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that...
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...the Manual Mode. 1. 2. The L/O indicator goes out on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 The delay can be set when your scanner stops on a channel while scanning or when a channel is a brief pause before the scanning resumes. Press LOCKOUT again to unlock all channels, you must... for a possible reply. Press MANUAL. 2. A Delay function can be in the display. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to remain on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on any channel...
...the Manual Mode. 1. 2. The L/O indicator goes out on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 The delay can be set when your scanner stops on a channel while scanning or when a channel is a brief pause before the scanning resumes. Press LOCKOUT again to unlock all channels, you must... for a possible reply. Press MANUAL. 2. A Delay function can be in the display. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to remain on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on any channel...
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DLY appears in the display. . 20 Press MANUAL again. 4. DLY appears in the display and scanning resume 2 seconds after the transmission ends. To Set Delay in Scan Mode 1. To Set Delay in Manual Mode 1. Select the channel you want using your scanner stops on a channel, press DELAY. Press DELAY. Press MANUAL. 2. Press SCAN. 2. When your keypad. 3.
DLY appears in the display. . 20 Press MANUAL again. 4. DLY appears in the display and scanning resume 2 seconds after the transmission ends. To Set Delay in Scan Mode 1. To Set Delay in Manual Mode 1. Select the channel you want using your scanner stops on a channel, press DELAY. Press DELAY. Press MANUAL. 2. Press SCAN. 2. When your keypad. 3.
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...the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press SCAN to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. The Weather Scan feature is covered by more than one of the country, you may not be able to look... for your local NOAA weather channel. Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you press WX/ALERT, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. Normally a higher location improves the reception. Press WX/ALERT to avoid this ...
...the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press SCAN to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. The Weather Scan feature is covered by more than one of the country, you may not be able to look... for your local NOAA weather channel. Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you press WX/ALERT, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. Normally a higher location improves the reception. Press WX/ALERT to avoid this ...