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... also use of this Operating Guide, could void your hearing. Use of a stereo headset. IMPORTANT! Be sure to the radio frequencies assigned by this product in both headphones of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might experience some discomfort or possible hearing Precautions 2 The output of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. Set the volume to operate this scanning radio in...
... also use of this Operating Guide, could void your hearing. Use of a stereo headset. IMPORTANT! Be sure to the radio frequencies assigned by this product in both headphones of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might experience some discomfort or possible hearing Precautions 2 The output of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. Set the volume to operate this scanning radio in...
English Owners Manual
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... Using Internal Batteries 19 Using AC Power 23 Connecting the Antenna 23 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 24 Connecting an Extension Speaker 24 Attaching the Belt Clip 25 About Your Scanner 26 A Look At The Keypad 27 A Look At The Display 30 Understanding Banks 32 Operation 33 Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch 33 Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels .... 33 Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies 34 Scanning the Stored Channels...
... Using Internal Batteries 19 Using AC Power 23 Connecting the Antenna 23 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 24 Connecting an Extension Speaker 24 Attaching the Belt Clip 25 About Your Scanner 26 A Look At The Keypad 27 A Look At The Display 30 Understanding Banks 32 Operation 33 Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch 33 Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels .... 33 Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies 34 Scanning the Stored Channels...
English Owners Manual
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... almost every transmission your scanner can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by one or more of the FCC Rules. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off...
... almost every transmission your scanner can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by one or more of the FCC Rules. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off...
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You can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by police and other agencies, without tedious and complicated programming. You can program up to use. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is versatile, compact, and easy to 100 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner is preprogrammed with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner. Use your convenience. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also...
You can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by police and other agencies, without tedious and complicated programming. You can program up to use. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is versatile, compact, and easy to 100 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner is preprogrammed with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner. Use your convenience. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also...
English Owners Manual
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... frequency bands. lets you program one channel in each bank (for about nearby radio transmissions. Priority Channels - lets you set your scanner to locate specific types of calls. lets you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all ) and then have the scanner check that are preset in a chain of 100 frequencies), so you can more information. Two-Second Scan Delay - Lock-Out Function - Pager Screen...
... frequency bands. lets you program one channel in each bank (for about nearby radio transmissions. Priority Channels - lets you set your scanner to locate specific types of calls. lets you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all ) and then have the scanner check that are preset in a chain of 100 frequencies), so you can more information. Two-Second Scan Delay - Lock-Out Function - Pager Screen...
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... accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Since what appears on the frequencies for an extended time if the scanner loses power. makes the scanner easy to help prevent antenna breakage. lets you make an error. Feature Highlights 12 keeps the frequencies stored in low-light situations. Memory Backup - Battery Low Alert - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you lock the scanner's keys...
... accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Since what appears on the frequencies for an extended time if the scanner loses power. makes the scanner easy to help prevent antenna breakage. lets you make an error. Feature Highlights 12 keeps the frequencies stored in low-light situations. Memory Backup - Battery Low Alert - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you lock the scanner's keys...
English Owners Manual
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... you can program it into the scanner. Your BC72XLT scans programmed channels until it stops on that have not been programmed into one of users in a conventional system is different from your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you are searching for active frequencies. This is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). When you select frequency bands to know...
... you can program it into the scanner. Your BC72XLT scans programmed channels until it stops on that have not been programmed into one of users in a conventional system is different from your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you are searching for active frequencies. This is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). When you select frequency bands to know...
English Owners Manual
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... PM this type of operation are limited to line-of operation. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to other radios in the system. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the repeater to the next channel. The user's radios always Understanding Scanning 15 If there is, then the scanner pauses on a radio tower that radio systems operated. The range is over. With a repeater...
... PM this type of operation are limited to line-of operation. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to other radios in the system. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the repeater to the next channel. The user's radios always Understanding Scanning 15 If there is, then the scanner pauses on a radio tower that radio systems operated. The range is over. With a repeater...
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.... Before you install and use your new scanner: • If your scanner using two alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries (not supplied). ALK. Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries 1. inside front cover of this type of the telescoping antenna. • To improve the scanner's reception, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for private listening. BATT.. Setting Up Your Scanner 19 If the optional antenna has no cable, use an optional external antenna designed for...
.... Before you install and use your new scanner: • If your scanner using two alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries (not supplied). ALK. Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries 1. inside front cover of this type of the telescoping antenna. • To improve the scanner's reception, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for private listening. BATT.. Setting Up Your Scanner 19 If the optional antenna has no cable, use an optional external antenna designed for...
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... remove old or weak batteries. ALK. inside the battery compartment to NI-MH BATT., install the batteries in the scanner. Before you use two rechargeable batteries to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). To charge the batteries, set REG. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Setting Up Your Scanner 21 Replace the cover. 6. BC72...
... remove old or weak batteries. ALK. inside the battery compartment to NI-MH BATT., install the batteries in the scanner. Before you use two rechargeable batteries to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). To charge the batteries, set REG. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Setting Up Your Scanner 21 Replace the cover. 6. BC72...
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... use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of your local electronics store. Using AC Power You can get high-capacity Ni-MH batteries at the same time. ALK. Setting Up Your Scanner 23 Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to power the scanner. To use highcapacity Ni-MH batteries to the connector on the scanner's BNC connector. If rechargeable batteries are installed...
... use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of your local electronics store. Using AC Power You can get high-capacity Ni-MH batteries at the same time. ALK. Setting Up Your Scanner 23 Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to power the scanner. To use highcapacity Ni-MH batteries to the connector on the scanner's BNC connector. If rechargeable batteries are installed...
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... of a station. Besides searching within a selected frequency range, you can scan the channel-storage banks to see if there is the tuning location of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to a frequency reference. To find a desired frequency, you can put the scanner to explain the features of services that use the search function or refer to scan those frequencies. About Your Scanner 26 Service banks are...
... of a station. Besides searching within a selected frequency range, you can scan the channel-storage banks to see if there is the tuning location of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to a frequency reference. To find a desired frequency, you can put the scanner to explain the features of services that use the search function or refer to scan those frequencies. About Your Scanner 26 Service banks are...
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... the function mode is set to a Close Call mode. appears while you when the battery power gets low. - appears while rechargeable batteries are charging and alerts you store a frequency into a channel. appears during search mode. - P - appears during search mode. or - The display information helps you lock the keypad. appears with numbers (1-10). - PGM - SRCH - appears when the scanner is on. F - appears when you understand how your scanner operates. appears when...
... the function mode is set to a Close Call mode. appears while you when the battery power gets low. - appears while rechargeable batteries are charging and alerts you store a frequency into a channel. appears during search mode. - P - appears during search mode. or - The display information helps you lock the keypad. appears with numbers (1-10). - PGM - SRCH - appears when the scanner is on. F - appears when you understand how your scanner operates. appears when...
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... appears. Notes: • If you hear a hissing sound. 3. Press E to turn the scanner on, then turn Squelch clockwise until you entered an invalid frequency in Step 2, Error appears and the scanner beeps three times. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 33 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Operation OTuprenriantgionOn The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is turned on, the scanner automatically pauses scanning Operation 33
... appears. Notes: • If you hear a hissing sound. 3. Press E to turn the scanner on, then turn Squelch clockwise until you entered an invalid frequency in Step 2, Error appears and the scanner beeps three times. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 33 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Operation OTuprenriantgionOn The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is turned on, the scanner automatically pauses scanning Operation 33
English Owners Manual
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...receives hits on common pager frequencies. 8. Using Close Call RF Capture To turn on Page 38, and Found flashes. When the scanner finds a frequency, it . Press E while C-C.PS appears. PS On: The scanner ignores hits on Page 38. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks for frequencies in the range you specified in "Setting... Set the squelch tight (where only strong signals are searching. Special Features 40 Otherwise, to select it sounds the alert you specified in WX search, band select, or program mode. Then skip to resume scanning. One of the following Pager Screen ...
...receives hits on common pager frequencies. 8. Using Close Call RF Capture To turn on Page 38, and Found flashes. When the scanner finds a frequency, it . Press E while C-C.PS appears. PS On: The scanner ignores hits on Page 38. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks for frequencies in the range you specified in "Setting... Set the squelch tight (where only strong signals are searching. Special Features 40 Otherwise, to select it sounds the alert you specified in WX search, band select, or program mode. Then skip to resume scanning. One of the following Pager Screen ...
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... channel alternate on the display. 2. Search Skip Memory You can also use the 0-9 keys to store the frequency into Channel Memory Follow these steps to store frequencies received during a search. Press Func + Pgm in other search modes and Close Call mode. To select another channel, repeatedly press Func + or Func + to 50 specified frequencies during direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to program mode...
... channel alternate on the display. 2. Search Skip Memory You can also use the 0-9 keys to store the frequency into Channel Memory Follow these steps to store frequencies received during a search. Press Func + Pgm in other search modes and Close Call mode. To select another channel, repeatedly press Func + or Func + to 50 specified frequencies during direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to program mode...
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... scanning. When the scanner's keys are Scan, Func, Hold, , , and . Note: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from accidental program changes. Using Keylock Use the scanner's keylock to the left of the selected channel number. 3. To turn off the priority feature, press Func + Pri. To turn on keylock, press Func + . P appears to protect it checks that operate are locked, the only controls that bank's priority channel for the channel...
... scanning. When the scanner's keys are Scan, Func, Hold, , , and . Note: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from accidental program changes. Using Keylock Use the scanner's keylock to the left of the selected channel number. 3. To turn off the priority feature, press Func + Pri. To turn on keylock, press Func + . P appears to protect it checks that operate are locked, the only controls that bank's priority channel for the channel...
English Owners Manual
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... with your dealer or local electronics store. The squelch might be adjusted. See "Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch" on . Scan won't stop. Adjust the squelch threshold. Troubleshooting 51 Improper reception. The scanner's antenna might not be adjusted. Problem The scanner doesn't work. Move the scanner. Possible Cause The scanner might need to be in a remote area that controls power to be receiving any power. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 51 Monday, October...
... with your dealer or local electronics store. The squelch might be adjusted. See "Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch" on . Scan won't stop. Adjust the squelch threshold. Troubleshooting 51 Improper reception. The scanner's antenna might not be adjusted. Problem The scanner doesn't work. Move the scanner. Possible Cause The scanner might need to be in a remote area that controls power to be receiving any power. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 51 Monday, October...
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... adjusted. Troubleshooting 53 The squelch might need to initialize and CLEAr appears. See "Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch" on the scanner. It takes about 3 seconds to reset the scanner. Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you reset the scanner, try turning it off the scanner. 2. Reset the scanner only when you have stored in the scanner. The antenna might need to see if it is not working properly. Adjust...
... adjusted. Troubleshooting 53 The squelch might need to initialize and CLEAr appears. See "Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch" on the scanner. It takes about 3 seconds to reset the scanner. Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you reset the scanner, try turning it off the scanner. 2. Reset the scanner only when you have stored in the scanner. The antenna might need to see if it is not working properly. Adjust...
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... other than as part of original retail sale. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for this Uniden Product to be of no further effect 12 months after the date of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by the Operating Guide for one year, to you without charge for warranty service.
... other than as part of original retail sale. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for this Uniden Product to be of no further effect 12 months after the date of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by the Operating Guide for one year, to you without charge for warranty service.
