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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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... 1 INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. 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...
... 1 INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. 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...
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...also be able to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other printed information If any known local frequencies to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. s Avoid placing the unit in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods... the clock to 5:00p.m. 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...
...also be able to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other printed information If any known local frequencies to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. s Avoid placing the unit in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods... the clock to 5:00p.m. 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...
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... selects AM/FM in the frequency. Also, use AUTO for the factory setting. 7. RADIO AM/FM Key Selects the Radio Mode. VOLUME Turn clockwise to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also, press for channel presets in Radio Mode 3. Numeric Keys Press to increase the volume. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. OPERATION...
... selects AM/FM in the frequency. Also, use AUTO for the factory setting. 7. RADIO AM/FM Key Selects the Radio Mode. VOLUME Turn clockwise to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also, press for channel presets in Radio Mode 3. Numeric Keys Press to increase the volume. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. OPERATION...
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... for a responding transmission. Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory channels. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on the channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for activity (skipping channels that channel as long as the transmission continues. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of...
... for a responding transmission. Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory channels. When the scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on the channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for activity (skipping channels that channel as long as the transmission continues. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of...
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... select any channels yet, press WX to the next channel. s Channel 1 is out of range, E r ro r appears on , this message, program the frequency and channel information as 450.4875, press each of the default priority channel. For example, when you are in sequence. The channels associated...lowest number channel. When the previous frequency is cancelled out. If All Loc Out appears in the display, when you make an error during programming, or the frequency is the location of the seven digits in 12.5kHz increments. All channels are as follows: s Bank Number Channel Number...
... select any channels yet, press WX to the next channel. s Channel 1 is out of range, E r ro r appears on , this message, program the frequency and channel information as 450.4875, press each of the default priority channel. For example, when you are in sequence. The channels associated...lowest number channel. When the previous frequency is cancelled out. If All Loc Out appears in the display, when you make an error during programming, or the frequency is the location of the seven digits in 12.5kHz increments. All channels are as follows: s Bank Number Channel Number...
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Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. 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. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. 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.
Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. 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. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. 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.
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Or select channel 5 using the w / v keys. 3. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC248CLT has one default Priority Channel per bank. Example: To set at the first channel in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. Press 5 and MANUAL for ... display and P appears to the left of the selected channel. To exit the Priority Scan Mode Momentarily press PRIORITY again. Press MANUAL to you and program it into the desired channel location. Press and hold PRIORITY. The PRI indicator appears in the display. To enter the Priority Scan Mode When in...
Or select channel 5 using the w / v keys. 3. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC248CLT has one default Priority Channel per bank. Example: To set at the first channel in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. Press 5 and MANUAL for ... display and P appears to the left of the selected channel. To exit the Priority Scan Mode Momentarily press PRIORITY again. Press MANUAL to you and program it into the desired channel location. Press and hold PRIORITY. The PRI indicator appears in the display. To enter the Priority Scan Mode When in...
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... when your scanner stops on any channel previously locked out. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to remain on a channel there is selected by Manual mode...
... when your scanner stops on any channel previously locked out. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to remain on a channel there is selected by Manual mode...
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... weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. You must press WX/ALERT again... to avoid this occurrence. 21 Normally a higher location improves the reception. Weather Scan does not resume automatically. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. When you press WX/ALERT, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. To exit...
... weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. You must press WX/ALERT again... to avoid this occurrence. 21 Normally a higher location improves the reception. Weather Scan does not resume automatically. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. When you press WX/ALERT, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. To exit...
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... to dim. In the other modes, the backlight stays bright for ten seconds. Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies Before you must program the channels with 92.5000 MHz. 1. Follow these steps: Example: Program FM Channel 9 with your favorite radio stations. In Scan Mode, Manual Mode, and Weather Mode, the backlight stays on the...
... to dim. In the other modes, the backlight stays bright for ten seconds. Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies Before you must program the channels with 92.5000 MHz. 1. Follow these steps: Example: Program FM Channel 9 with your favorite radio stations. In Scan Mode, Manual Mode, and Weather Mode, the backlight stays on the...
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...using the new frequencies. 24 Press E to a comfortable comfortable listening level. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above example. Adjust the VOLUME control to complete the entry. To program the ten AM channels, press RADIO AM/FM to set the desired frequency. Then repeat Steps... 2. 3. Press w or v to select the AM Mode. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. Continue to program your favorite radio stations in 10kHz steps...
...using the new frequencies. 24 Press E to a comfortable comfortable listening level. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above example. Adjust the VOLUME control to complete the entry. To program the ten AM channels, press RADIO AM/FM to set the desired frequency. Then repeat Steps... 2. 3. Press w or v to select the AM Mode. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. Continue to program your favorite radio stations in 10kHz steps...
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... following screen appears. Press RADIO AM/FM until 000.0000 appears in the display. 3. 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. To select the channel (9), press 9 on the keypad. Press the w or v keys...
... following screen appears. Press RADIO AM/FM until 000.0000 appears in the display. 3. 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. To select the channel (9), press 9 on the keypad. Press the w or v keys...
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... internally-generated signals inherent in the electronics of the noise. A higher elevation may be receiving a birdie. s Always write down the programmed frequencies in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Location s If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts. ... without power will cause the clock to receiving undesired signals or birdies. Repairs s Do not attempt any repair. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, relocate the ...
... internally-generated signals inherent in the electronics of the noise. A higher elevation may be receiving a birdie. s Always write down the programmed frequencies in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Location s If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts. ... without power will cause the clock to receiving undesired signals or birdies. Repairs s Do not attempt any repair. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, relocate the ...
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s Turn on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. s Poor reception. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. Check with your room. s Scan won 't power up. This could be in a fringe area. s Press ...or local electronics store. s Check antenna connection. s Move the AC Adapter to see if 50 channels are locked out. s Relocate the scanner. TROUBLESHOOTING If your BC248CLT is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. s Check to another wall outlet. Problem s Scanner won...
s Turn on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. s Poor reception. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. Check with your room. s Scan won 't power up. This could be in a fringe area. s Press ...or local electronics store. s Check antenna connection. s Move the AC Adapter to see if 50 channels are locked out. s Relocate the scanner. TROUBLESHOOTING If your BC248CLT is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. s Check to another wall outlet. Problem s Scanner won...
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... will be happy to see if many of the channels are no memory has been lost. s Check the antenna connection. At Uniden, we'll take care of the programmed frequencies are active at : 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. s It is possible that none...
... will be happy to see if many of the channels are no memory has been lost. s Check the antenna connection. At Uniden, we'll take care of the programmed frequencies are active at : 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. s It is possible that none...
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... in its option, may also have other than as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for this exclusion or limitation of America. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that...
... in its option, may also have other than as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for this exclusion or limitation of America. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that...