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Table of Contents About Your New BC350A 2 What is Scanning 2 Types of Communications 2 Where to Obtain More Information 3 Unpacking 3 Optional Accessories 3 Summary of Features 4 Installing the BC350A 5 For Home Use 5 For Mobile Use 5 Controls and Functions 7 Screens 11 Scanning Overview 13 Getting Started 13 Adjusting the Squelch 14 Programming Frequencies 14 Program Lock Feature 17 Channel Lock Out 18 A Word About Memory Back-up 19 Scanning 20 Weather Channel Scan 20 Helpful Hints 21 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 24 1
Table of Contents About Your New BC350A 2 What is Scanning 2 Types of Communications 2 Where to Obtain More Information 3 Unpacking 3 Optional Accessories 3 Summary of Features 4 Installing the BC350A 5 For Home Use 5 For Mobile Use 5 Controls and Functions 7 Screens 11 Scanning Overview 13 Getting Started 13 Adjusting the Squelch 14 Programming Frequencies 14 Program Lock Feature 17 Channel Lock Out 18 A Word About Memory Back-up 19 Scanning 20 Weather Channel Scan 20 Helpful Hints 21 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 24 1
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... non-programmable bank keys ([WX], [AIR] or [MRN]). Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to indicate that the channel is active only during opened squelch or in Hold Mode only. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on the display. Then the display returns to be programmed. Press... searching are in Search Mode only (when "SRCH" is active whenever a steady frequency appears on or off, and also adjusts the volume. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to leave this key as many as it takes to find the band you to select the channel of these keys, "Error...
... non-programmable bank keys ([WX], [AIR] or [MRN]). Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to indicate that the channel is active only during opened squelch or in Hold Mode only. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on the display. Then the display returns to be programmed. Press... searching are in Search Mode only (when "SRCH" is active whenever a steady frequency appears on or off, and also adjusts the volume. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to leave this key as many as it takes to find the band you to select the channel of these keys, "Error...
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...When scanning stops on an active frequency, it always retains the previous settings in its memory. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for a long period of time without power. 1. Each time you turn on the scanner, it remains on the same channel for 2 ...], [FIRE/EMG], [AIR], [WX] or [MRN], to find an active frequency. • Band Search Select a frequency band to search. Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by turning [VOLUME] clockwise. Adjust the volume to you change the settings. When an active frequency is interesting to where you...
...When scanning stops on an active frequency, it always retains the previous settings in its memory. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for a long period of time without power. 1. Each time you turn on the scanner, it remains on the same channel for 2 ...], [FIRE/EMG], [AIR], [WX] or [MRN], to find an active frequency. • Band Search Select a frequency band to search. Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by turning [VOLUME] clockwise. Adjust the volume to you change the settings. When an active frequency is interesting to where you...
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...any selected band. Adjust the volume to scan your favorite collections. 5. You should hear a steady sound (scanning stops). 2. At the squelch threshold, an incoming signal just slightly stronger than the noise will not scan. Note: It is recommended that is, too far counterclockwise from...EMG], [AIR], [WX], or [MRN]. The scanner will open , you find an active frequency by turning [SQ] clockwise to open the squelch. Turn [SQ] counterclockwise slowly until the sound disappears. Programming Frequencies Before you can hear the voice (scanning is the threshold point at which ...
...any selected band. Adjust the volume to scan your favorite collections. 5. You should hear a steady sound (scanning stops). 2. At the squelch threshold, an incoming signal just slightly stronger than the noise will not scan. Note: It is recommended that is, too far counterclockwise from...EMG], [AIR], [WX], or [MRN]. The scanner will open , you find an active frequency by turning [SQ] clockwise to open the squelch. Turn [SQ] counterclockwise slowly until the sound disappears. Programming Frequencies Before you can hear the voice (scanning is the threshold point at which ...
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... to indicate that channel and immediately advances to the next channel to search manually through the bank in Search Mode. • [L/O] is active only when squelch is opened (scan is now unlocked and restored for scanning. 18 "L/O" will not advance to indicate the locked out channel. "L/O" will enable you to resume...
... to indicate that channel and immediately advances to the next channel to search manually through the bank in Search Mode. • [L/O] is active only when squelch is opened (scan is now unlocked and restored for scanning. 18 "L/O" will not advance to indicate the locked out channel. "L/O" will enable you to resume...
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...; It is blown. Troubleshooting If your room. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. • Check and adjust • Check and adjust Squelch (see if the fuse is possible that none of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. * Check to mobile installation only • Check the connections...AC Adapter to another wall outlet. * Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your BC350A is turned on. • Check the antenna and its connection. • When you are active at both ends of the programmed frequencies are using...
...; It is blown. Troubleshooting If your room. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. • Check and adjust • Check and adjust Squelch (see if the fuse is possible that none of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. * Check to mobile installation only • Check the connections...AC Adapter to another wall outlet. * Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your BC350A is turned on. • Check the antenna and its connection. • When you are active at both ends of the programmed frequencies are using...
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PROBLEM Scan won 't work. SOLUTION • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • Adjust Squelch. • Scan or search must first be stopped. • Programming lock is ON. PROGRAM key won 't start . If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Search won't start . The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 23
PROBLEM Scan won 't work. SOLUTION • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • Adjust Squelch. • Scan or search must first be stopped. • Programming lock is ON. PROGRAM key won 't start . If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Search won't start . The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 23