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... following : WARNING! The installation, possession, or use this scanner, please observe the following U.S. May be covered under one or more of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be the copyrighted work of Uniden America Corporation. © Copyright 2002-2003, Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat ® is a registered trademark of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose...
... following : WARNING! The installation, possession, or use this scanner, please observe the following U.S. May be covered under one or more of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be the copyrighted work of Uniden America Corporation. © Copyright 2002-2003, Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat ® is a registered trademark of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose...
English Owners Manual
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... Your Scanner Package 6 Optional Accessories 6 Summary of Features 7 Installing the BC350C 8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 8 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 8 Controls and Functions 10 Screens 15 Scanning Overview 17 Getting Started 17 Adjusting the Squelch 18 Scanning 19 Weather Channel Scan 19 Channel Lock Out 20 Band Search 22 Displaying the Band Range 22 Frequency Lockout 22 Programming Frequencies 24 Programming from SCAN Mode 25 Programming from SEARCH Mode 26 Deleting a Programmed Frequency (programming "000.0000 27 Program Lock Feature 28 Helpful Hints...
... Your Scanner Package 6 Optional Accessories 6 Summary of Features 7 Installing the BC350C 8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 8 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 8 Controls and Functions 10 Screens 15 Scanning Overview 17 Getting Started 17 Adjusting the Squelch 18 Scanning 19 Weather Channel Scan 19 Channel Lock Out 20 Band Search 22 Displaying the Band Range 22 Frequency Lockout 22 Programming Frequencies 24 Programming from SCAN Mode 25 Programming from SEARCH Mode 26 Deleting a Programmed Frequency (programming "000.0000 27 Program Lock Feature 28 Helpful Hints...
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... Page 1 About Your New BC350C The BC350C is a brand new information radio with 6 Service banks for storing your BC350C! 1 This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to the bank for either service category, you don't even have programmable channels to begin using it to hear. It is not just a scanner. So enjoy your own private collection of scanning action. Not only that...
... Page 1 About Your New BC350C The BC350C is a brand new information radio with 6 Service banks for storing your BC350C! 1 This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to the bank for either service category, you don't even have programmable channels to begin using it to hear. It is not just a scanner. So enjoy your own private collection of scanning action. Not only that...
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... Operating Guide • Registration Form • Frequency Guide • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at www.uniden.com. For mobile use (In-car Installation), use it to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. Motorola Antenna Adapter (Model PLG-134) - External Speaker (DSP20 or ESP5) - UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 6 Included with Your Scanner Package • BC350C Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna (Model AT...
... Operating Guide • Registration Form • Frequency Guide • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at www.uniden.com. For mobile use (In-car Installation), use it to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. Motorola Antenna Adapter (Model PLG-134) - External Speaker (DSP20 or ESP5) - UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 6 Included with Your Scanner Package • BC350C Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna (Model AT...
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...: 10 Factory programmed frequencies covering 8 NOAA Weather Service Broadcasts and 2 Canadian Marine Weather Broadcasts. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 7 Summary of the most user friendly communication products available today. FIRE/EMS: 280 Factory Programmed fire/EMS frequencies plus an additional 20 open channels allowing you to search 300 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) • Seven Banks - 6 pre-programmed Service banks and...
...: 10 Factory programmed frequencies covering 8 NOAA Weather Service Broadcasts and 2 Canadian Marine Weather Broadcasts. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 7 Summary of the most user friendly communication products available today. FIRE/EMS: 280 Factory Programmed fire/EMS frequencies plus an additional 20 open channels allowing you to search 300 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) • Seven Banks - 6 pre-programmed Service banks and...
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... 8 Installing the BC350C For Home Use (Desktop Installation) 1. A mating plug may improve the reception. 4. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Installation for lead-in. Plug the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel. 2. Use the desktop stand for the optional antennas. Insert the DC plug end of antenna at a local electronics store.) • If the optional antenna has no cable, use the cigarette lighter power cord...
... 8 Installing the BC350C For Home Use (Desktop Installation) 1. A mating plug may improve the reception. 4. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Installation for lead-in. Plug the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel. 2. Use the desktop stand for the optional antennas. Insert the DC plug end of antenna at a local electronics store.) • If the optional antenna has no cable, use the cigarette lighter power cord...
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... the DC plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC350C. In a passenger car, the ideal location is available from the Uniden parts department (see your driving. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in your vehicle to the instruction guide that could interfere with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to...
... the DC plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC350C. In a passenger car, the ideal location is available from the Uniden parts department (see your driving. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in your vehicle to the instruction guide that could interfere with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to...
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...] for each band (see Technical Specifications on page 32). There are all preset for more than one second. [PRIVATE] KEY Use [PRIVATE] to instantly access your private collection of the search during Search Mode, press [UP] to search upward to a higher frequency, or [DOWN] to search downward to a lower frequency. To change the direction of favorite frequencies. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to activate Private Scan Mode, press...
...] for each band (see Technical Specifications on page 32). There are all preset for more than one second. [PRIVATE] KEY Use [PRIVATE] to instantly access your private collection of the search during Search Mode, press [UP] to search upward to a higher frequency, or [DOWN] to search downward to a lower frequency. To change the direction of favorite frequencies. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to activate Private Scan Mode, press...
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... frequency steps of the Air band. Each time [AIR/MRN] is pressed, the searching bank is fully pre-programmed (118.000 to 136.975 MHz). The Air bank is switched between Air and Marine. For new frequencies, 30 more channels in this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies (for fire department and emergency medical communications. Press [POLICE] to start scanning police frequencies. UB317Z (BC350C...
... frequency steps of the Air band. Each time [AIR/MRN] is pressed, the searching bank is fully pre-programmed (118.000 to 136.975 MHz). The Air bank is switched between Air and Marine. For new frequencies, 30 more channels in this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies (for fire department and emergency medical communications. Press [POLICE] to start scanning police frequencies. UB317Z (BC350C...
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" L/O " appears on the screen by using the [UP] or [DOWN] to manually scan through the selected bank in Hold Mode only. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 12 [WX] KEY [CB] KEY [SEARCH] KEY [L/O] KEY [BAND] KEY 8 NOAA weather broadcasts and 2 Canadian marine weather broadcasts frequencies are programmed into the CB bank. Locked out channels can be displayed on the display to "SRCH" on the display.) To search from the frequency where it...
" L/O " appears on the screen by using the [UP] or [DOWN] to manually scan through the selected bank in Hold Mode only. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 12 [WX] KEY [CB] KEY [SEARCH] KEY [L/O] KEY [BAND] KEY 8 NOAA weather broadcasts and 2 Canadian marine weather broadcasts frequencies are programmed into the CB bank. Locked out channels can be displayed on the display to "SRCH" on the display.) To search from the frequency where it...
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...]) to select the channel of an incoming signal. When you to be programmed. In Program Mode, you can press [BAND] to leave this key as many times as it takes to search. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank indicators. (See "Screens" on or off, and also adjusts the volume. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to start Programming Mode. It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the...
...]) to select the channel of an incoming signal. When you to be programmed. In Program Mode, you can press [BAND] to leave this key as many times as it takes to search. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank indicators. (See "Screens" on or off, and also adjusts the volume. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to start Programming Mode. It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the...
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... display shows scanning the Police bank. " L/O " is displayed for reference only. Search Screen When Search stops on the screen at the left are shown for all display at the same time. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 15 Screens The following illustrates some of the screen displays you will use: The digits and words on a frequency, you will see display like this screen, but without programming...
... display shows scanning the Police bank. " L/O " is displayed for reference only. Search Screen When Search stops on the screen at the left are shown for all display at the same time. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 15 Screens The following illustrates some of the screen displays you will use: The digits and words on a frequency, you will see display like this screen, but without programming...
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.... When an active frequency is , the scanner operates in the Program mode) for a responding transmission. PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you change the settings. 1. If that transmission lasts. Band Search Select a frequency band to the end. 2. If you turn on the scanner, it remains on page 24. Note: Before you can scan the Private bank, you can scan in one of the six service bank keys, [POLICE], [FIRE/EMS...
.... When an active frequency is , the scanner operates in the Program mode) for a responding transmission. PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you change the settings. 1. If that transmission lasts. Band Search Select a frequency band to the end. 2. If you turn on the scanner, it remains on page 24. Note: Before you can scan the Private bank, you can scan in one of the six service bank keys, [POLICE], [FIRE/EMS...
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... Page 19 Scanning To start searching.) In the Scan/Hold Mode, each for the AIR bank). Scanning resumes when you do not skip a locked out (L/O) channel using [UP] or [DOWN]. In the Scan/Hold Mode, you do not want to lock out, you step up or down one channel at any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). To exit Weather Mode, press any...
... Page 19 Scanning To start searching.) In the Scan/Hold Mode, each for the AIR bank). Scanning resumes when you do not skip a locked out (L/O) channel using [UP] or [DOWN]. In the Scan/Hold Mode, you do not want to lock out, you step up or down one channel at any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). To exit Weather Mode, press any...
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... when squelch is opened (scan is not recommended to keep that channel. However, if you do not want to program a weather frequency into any frequency in a bank, if desired. The scanner locks out that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). • You cannot lock out any banks. In this channel during scanning.This does not erase the frequency from being scanned. Channel Lock Out • If the scanner stops on the screen...
... when squelch is opened (scan is not recommended to keep that channel. However, if you do not want to program a weather frequency into any frequency in a bank, if desired. The scanner locks out that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). • You cannot lock out any banks. In this channel during scanning.This does not erase the frequency from being scanned. Channel Lock Out • If the scanner stops on the screen...
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... up or down one band range at that frequency while searching. In the Hold Mode, each time you press [DOWN] or [UP], you press [SEARCH] or [BAND] to help you step up or down one frequency at a time. The 41st L/O frequency entered causes the 1st locked out frequency to change the searching direction. The scanner will resume searching for another active channel. Displaying the Band Range To display the frequency band range, press [BAND]. Searching starts from the frequency most recently used.
... up or down one band range at that frequency while searching. In the Hold Mode, each time you press [DOWN] or [UP], you press [SEARCH] or [BAND] to help you step up or down one frequency at a time. The 41st L/O frequency entered causes the 1st locked out frequency to change the searching direction. The scanner will resume searching for another active channel. Displaying the Band Range To display the frequency band range, press [BAND]. Searching starts from the frequency most recently used.
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...", and then program "000.0000" into Program Mode. 4) Use [UP] or [DOWN] to display the lowest frequency (50.0000) or the highest frequency (54.0000). 5) Press [UP] once for the highest frequency, or [DOWN] once for example band 50-54. 2) Press [HOLD] to stop searching. 3) Press [PROG] to go into its channel. 1. b. Find and display "000.0000" on the screen You can choose...
...", and then program "000.0000" into Program Mode. 4) Use [UP] or [DOWN] to display the lowest frequency (50.0000) or the highest frequency (54.0000). 5) Press [UP] once for the highest frequency, or [DOWN] once for example band 50-54. 2) Press [HOLD] to stop searching. 3) Press [PROG] to go into its channel. 1. b. Find and display "000.0000" on the screen You can choose...
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... power. • Always press each keypad button firmly until you might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna. • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in the electronics of the receiver. Be careful not to resume searching. (Known birdie frequencies for that key...
... power. • Always press each keypad button firmly until you might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna. • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in the electronics of the receiver. Be careful not to resume searching. (Known birdie frequencies for that key...
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...; Adjust the Squelch Control. • Check the Antenna Connection. • Review each channel's frequency to see if it is still stored in a fringe area. Try the band search. 30 UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 30 Troubleshooting If your room. PROBLEM Scanner won't work Improper reception Weather scan won't work Scan won't stop PROBLEM • Check the connections at both ends of the programmed frequencies are active at the Accessory position...
...; Adjust the Squelch Control. • Check the Antenna Connection. • Review each channel's frequency to see if it is still stored in a fringe area. Try the band search. 30 UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 30 Troubleshooting If your room. PROBLEM Scanner won't work Improper reception Weather scan won't work Scan won't stop PROBLEM • Check the connections at both ends of the programmed frequencies are active at the Accessory position...
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... at any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other rights which vary from defects in any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by the owner's manual for one...
... at any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other rights which vary from defects in any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by the owner's manual for one...
