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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...
English Owners Manual
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...is Scanning? Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What 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...
...is Scanning? Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What 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...
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...before operating the scanner. 2 Additional information is also available through Friday, Central Time. 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) s This Reference Guide s Registration Form s Frequency Directories Order Form... frequencies. s Avoid placing the unit 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. We may also be able to 5:00p.m.
...before operating the scanner. 2 Additional information is also available through Friday, Central Time. 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) s This Reference Guide s Registration Form s Frequency Directories Order Form... frequencies. s Avoid placing the unit 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. We may also be able to 5:00p.m.
English Owners Manual
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... each channel for the factory setting. 7. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. Decimal Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also, use AUTO for scanning. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. VOLUME Turn clockwise to decrease the volume. 6. Numeric Keys Press to...
... each channel for the factory setting. 7. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. Decimal Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also, use AUTO for scanning. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. VOLUME Turn clockwise to decrease the volume. 6. Numeric Keys Press to...
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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 the delay mode, the ... as the transmission continues. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 7 When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on that are locked out...
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 the delay mode, the ... as the transmission continues. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes. 7 When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on that are locked out...
English Owners Manual
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...frequency is displayed, you pressed the wrong number, press . (decimal point) until the entry is out of the default priority channel. Program the most important frequency, or the one of channels, start with Channel 4. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Adjust VOLUME to 0.0MHz.... are set to a comfortable listening level. To enter a frequency such as 450.4875, press each of the same frequencies on , this message, program the frequency and channel information as follows: s Bank Number Channel Number 1 1 through 10 2 11 through 20 3 21 through 30 4 31 through...
...frequency is displayed, you pressed the wrong number, press . (decimal point) until the entry is out of the default priority channel. Program the most important frequency, or the one of channels, start with Channel 4. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Adjust VOLUME to 0.0MHz.... are set to a comfortable listening level. To enter a frequency such as 450.4875, press each of the same frequencies on , this message, program the frequency and channel information as follows: s Bank Number Channel Number 1 1 through 10 2 11 through 20 3 21 through 30 4 31 through...
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Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Then press MANUAL again. Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 Type in the display. 3. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad.
Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Then press MANUAL again. Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you make entry. 12 Type in the display. 3. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad.
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... enter the Priority Scan Mode When in the display. The PRI indicator appears in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. Press MANUAL to you and program it into the desired channel location. Or select channel 5 using the w / v keys. 3. Each priority channel is, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. To exit the... Mode Momentarily press PRIORITY again. The PRI indicator appears in the bank. Press 5 and MANUAL for direct channel access. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC248CLT has one default Priority Channel per bank.
... enter the Priority Scan Mode When in the display. The PRI indicator appears in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. Press MANUAL to you and program it into the desired channel location. Or select channel 5 using the w / v keys. 3. Each priority channel is, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. To exit the... Mode Momentarily press PRIORITY again. The PRI indicator appears in the bank. Press 5 and MANUAL for direct channel access. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC248CLT has one default Priority Channel per bank.
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... delay can be set when your scanner stops on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on a channel while scanning or when a channel is a brief pause before the scanning resumes. The L/O indicator goes out on...
... delay can be set when your scanner stops on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT to wait for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on a channel while scanning or when a channel is a brief pause before the scanning resumes. The L/O indicator goes out on...
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... OFF. Press WX/ALERT to find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. WX icon appears in low-lying areas. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. Normally a higher location improves the reception. You must press WX/ALERT again to..., the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. 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.
... OFF. Press WX/ALERT to find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. WX icon appears in low-lying areas. Do not program a weather frequency into one weather station. All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. Normally a higher location improves the reception. You must press WX/ALERT again to..., the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. 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.
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... Channel 9 with 92.5000 MHz. 1. You can use the Radio Mode, you can program up to dim. Press RADIO AM/FM to enter into the Radio Mode. (The initial default setting is applied. The RADIO and FM icons appear ...
... Channel 9 with 92.5000 MHz. 1. You can use the Radio Mode, you can program up to dim. Press RADIO AM/FM to enter into the Radio Mode. (The initial default setting is applied. The RADIO and FM icons appear ...
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... radio stations in the other nine FM channels using the above using the new frequencies. 24 The AM icon appears in 10kHz steps. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above example. Or, press and hold w or v to select the AM Mode. You will step through the frequencies more quickly... repeat Steps 2. 3. Continue to press w or v to complete the entry. Press E to step through the frequencies in the display. 4. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. To program the ten AM channels, press RADIO AM/FM to step through the frequencies in the display.
... radio stations in the other nine FM channels using the above using the new frequencies. 24 The AM icon appears in 10kHz steps. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above example. Or, press and hold w or v to select the AM Mode. You will step through the frequencies more quickly... repeat Steps 2. 3. Continue to press w or v to complete the entry. Press E to step through the frequencies in the display. 4. The channel digits stop flashing. 5. To program the ten AM channels, press RADIO AM/FM to step through the frequencies in the display.
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Press E to enter into the Radio Mode. 2. Adjust the VOLUME control for Radio Stations Once the channels are programmed, to directly access the channel, follow these steps: 1. To select the channel (9), press 9 on the keypad. Press RADIO AM/FM until 000.0000 appears in ...
Press E to enter into the Radio Mode. 2. Adjust the VOLUME control for Radio Stations Once the channels are programmed, to directly access the channel, follow these steps: 1. To select the channel (9), press 9 on the keypad. Press RADIO AM/FM until 000.0000 appears in ...
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s Always write down the programmed frequencies in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Also,...its antenna away from the source of water. If you hear the entry tone for service, please call the Uniden Customers Service Division at the number on Page 33. 31 s Always press each channel. s Do not use... abrasive cleaners or solvents. s Avoid placing the unit in the event of scanner memory loss. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. Press SCAN to receiving undesired signals or birdies. A higher elevation...
s Always write down the programmed frequencies in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Also,...its antenna away from the source of water. If you hear the entry tone for service, please call the Uniden Customers Service Division at the number on Page 33. 31 s Always press each channel. s Do not use... abrasive cleaners or solvents. s Avoid placing the unit in the event of scanner memory loss. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. Press SCAN to receiving undesired signals or birdies. A higher elevation...
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... This could be in a fringe area. Problem s Scanner won 't start. s Move the AC Adapter to see if 50 channels are locked out. Check with 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... Adapter. s Scan won 't power up. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. s Check to another wall outlet. If so, unlock the channels as needed. 32
... This could be in a fringe area. Problem s Scanner won 't start. s Move the AC Adapter to see if 50 channels are locked out. Check with 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... Adapter. s Scan won 't power up. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. s Check to another wall outlet. If so, unlock the channels as needed. 32
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...need any assistance with any other related matters. 33 s Check the antenna connection. s Review each channel's frequency to see if many 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 of... of this product, please call our Customer Hotline at this time. s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). At Uniden, we'll take care of finding an active channel. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to see if it is possible that there are locked out. Problem s Scan won 't work....
...need any assistance with any other related matters. 33 s Check the antenna connection. s Review each channel's frequency to see if many 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 of... of this product, please call our Customer Hotline at this time. s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). At Uniden, we'll take care of finding an active channel. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to see if it is possible that there are locked out. Problem s Scan won 't work....
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... a note describing the defect that the product does not conform to this warranty at any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for one year after following the instructions in the owner...Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for this warranty is required for warranty service. The Product should be free from state to you without...
... a note describing the defect that the product does not conform to this warranty at any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for one year after following the instructions in the owner...Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for this warranty is required for warranty service. The Product should be free from state to you without...