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TABLE OF 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 Bank...
TABLE OF 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 Bank...
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...transmit continuously (see Types of up to 12 channels per second until another transmission is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it remains on that... 1 Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is received. The BC248CLT scans programmed channels at rate of Communication below). When the scanning stops on the channel for 2 more...
...transmit continuously (see Types of up to 12 channels per second until another transmission is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. If no responding transmission is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it remains on that... 1 Types of Communication You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is received. The BC248CLT scans programmed channels at rate of Communication below). When the scanning stops on the channel for 2 more...
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...and other printed information If any known local frequencies to reset. 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 ... high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner s Do not use . Additional information is also available through Friday, Central Time. ...
...and other printed information If any known local frequencies to reset. 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 ... high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to program, a Uniden representative should be reached at (800) 554-3988. Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner s Do not use . Additional information is also available through Friday, Central Time. ...
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Decimal Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also, use AUTO for the factory setting. 7. LCD Display Displays time...Also selects AM/FM in Radio Mode. 4 Numeric Keys Press to enter the decimal point in Radio Mode 3. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. RADIO AM/FM Key Selects the Radio Mode. OPERATION Controls and Functions 7 8 9 10 11 ...6 5 12 15 19 20 13 16 18 21 19 17 14 1. Also, press for scanning. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. E Key Enters the frequency or time ...
Decimal Key Press to program a frequency into memory. 5. Also, use AUTO for the factory setting. 7. LCD Display Displays time...Also selects AM/FM in Radio Mode. 4 Numeric Keys Press to enter the decimal point in Radio Mode 3. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. RADIO AM/FM Key Selects the Radio Mode. OPERATION Controls and Functions 7 8 9 10 11 ...6 5 12 15 19 20 13 16 18 21 19 17 14 1. Also, press for scanning. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. E Key Enters the frequency or time ...
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... page 28.) When you are in the delay mode, the scanner stays on that are locked out) at the rate of about 12 channels per second. 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...
... page 28.) When you are in the delay mode, the scanner stays on that are locked out) at the rate of about 12 channels per second. 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...
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... Loc Out appears in two channels, the display will indicate the channel with Channel 4. All channels are grouped by banks for Scanner s Program one of channels, start with the duplicate frequency. s Channel 1 is out of the seven digits in sequence. The channels associated... if you want to a comfortable listening level. You may re-enter the frequency. The scanner automatically starts scanning. If you have two of the default priority channel. s To quickly program a series of major interest, into Channels 4 through 50 s If you know that all...
... Loc Out appears in two channels, the display will indicate the channel with Channel 4. All channels are grouped by banks for Scanner s Program one of channels, start with the duplicate frequency. s Channel 1 is out of the seven digits in sequence. The channels associated... if you want to a comfortable listening level. You may re-enter the frequency. The scanner automatically starts scanning. If you have two of the default priority channel. s To quickly program a series of major interest, into Channels 4 through 50 s If you know that all...
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Type in the display. 3. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Then press MANUAL again. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. 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. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies).
Type in the display. 3. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Then press MANUAL again. OR Press w/v until channel 12 appears in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. 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. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies).
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... on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner 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. Press LOCKOUT again to unlock ...
... on a channel there is selected by Manual mode. 19 DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner 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. Press LOCKOUT again to unlock ...
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...must press WX/ALERT again to find the active weather channel in your area. Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to avoid this occurrence. 21 To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on... that your local NOAA weather channel. The Weather Scan feature is provided specifically to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. Do not program a weather frequency into...
...must press WX/ALERT again to find the active weather channel in your area. Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to avoid this occurrence. 21 To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on... that your local NOAA weather channel. The Weather Scan feature is provided specifically to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for a closer station. Do not program a weather frequency into...
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...programmed frequencies in the electronics of the receiver. s If scanner memory is heard, it to a qualified repair technician. (Page 33) Birdies s All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in the event of water. Cleaning s Disconnect the power to receiving undesired signals or birdies. Location s If your scanner... stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. s Always press ...
...programmed frequencies in the electronics of the receiver. s If scanner memory is heard, it to a qualified repair technician. (Page 33) Birdies s All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in the event of water. Cleaning s Disconnect the power to receiving undesired signals or birdies. Location s If your scanner... stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. s Always press ...
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...Turn on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. s Check antenna connection. s Press the SCAN key again. s Poor reception. TROUBLESHOOTING If your BC248CLT is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Check with your room. s Check to ...another wall outlet. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. s Adjust the Squelch control. Problem s Scanner won 't start. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. s Relocate the...
...Turn on the wall switch of the AC Adapter. s Check antenna connection. s Press the SCAN key again. s Poor reception. TROUBLESHOOTING If your BC248CLT is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Check with your room. s Check to ...another wall outlet. You could require an optional multi-band antenna. s Adjust the Squelch control. Problem s Scanner won 't start. s If the programmed frequency is not performing properly, try the following steps. s Relocate the...
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s Weather Scan won 't stop. At Uniden, we'll take care of this unit, available accessories, or any assistance with this time. s It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are locked out. s Check the antenna connection. s It is possible that there are no memory has been lost. s Check... an active channel. If you ! Problem s Scan won 't work. Solution s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). If so, the scanner has less chance of the channels are active at this product, please call our Customer Hotline at: 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS...
s Weather Scan won 't stop. At Uniden, we'll take care of this unit, available accessories, or any assistance with this time. s It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are locked out. s Check the antenna connection. s It is possible that there are no memory has been lost. s Check... an active channel. If you ! Problem s Scan won 't work. Solution s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). If so, the scanner has less chance of the channels are active at this product, please call our Customer Hotline at: 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS...