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... transmissions or to receive them. Otherwise, you with this radio when altered to market this scanner. Use of this scanner, please read and observe the following. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by Uniden, or operation of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might experience some discomfort or possible hearing...
... transmissions or to receive them. Otherwise, you with this radio when altered to market this scanner. Use of this scanner, please read and observe the following. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by Uniden, or operation of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might experience some discomfort or possible hearing...
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...Scanning 14 What is Scanning 14 What is Searching 14 Conventional Scanning 14 Where To Obtain More Information 16 Included With Your Scanner 18 Setting Up Your Scanner 19 Using Internal Batteries 19 Using AC Power 23 Connecting the Antenna 23 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 24 Connecting an Extension Speaker... 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 35 ...
...Scanning 14 What is Scanning 14 What is Searching 14 Conventional Scanning 14 Where To Obtain More Information 16 Included With Your Scanner 18 Setting Up Your Scanner 19 Using Internal Batteries 19 Using AC Power 23 Connecting the Antenna 23 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 24 Connecting an Extension Speaker... 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 35 ...
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BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 6 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Locking Out Channels 48 Priority 48 Using Keylock 49 Using the Display Backlight 50 Troubleshooting 51 Resetting the Scanner 53 Care and Maintenance 54 General Use 54 Location 54 Cleaning 54 Repairs 55 Birdies 55 Specifications 56 Optional Accessories 59 One-Year Limited Warranty 60 Contents 6
BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 6 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Locking Out Channels 48 Priority 48 Using Keylock 49 Using the Display Backlight 50 Troubleshooting 51 Resetting the Scanner 53 Care and Maintenance 54 General Use 54 Location 54 Cleaning 54 Repairs 55 Birdies 55 Specifications 56 Optional Accessories 59 One-Year Limited Warranty 60 Contents 6
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...found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the scanner on and off, you are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate... device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
...found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. These limits are encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the scanner on and off, you are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate... device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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...are some areas, mobile use of an incident without authorization. Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to pick up transmissions that scanners be manufactured so they are illegal to . Modifying or tampering with your area.... components or using , or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you should never intentionally listen to monitor. This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of a party to the scene of this ...
...are some areas, mobile use of an incident without authorization. Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to pick up transmissions that scanners be manufactured so they are illegal to . Modifying or tampering with your area.... components or using , or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you should never intentionally listen to monitor. This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of a party to the scene of this ...
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...agencies, without tedious and complicated programming. Use your convenience. You can program up to 100 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner gives you for your scanner to use. The scanner lets you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. In addition to its standard scanning features,...8226; NOAA weather transmissions • Business/Industrial radio • Utilities • Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands • Air band Introduction 9 The scanner is preprogrammed with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner.
...agencies, without tedious and complicated programming. Use your convenience. You can program up to 100 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner gives you for your scanner to use. The scanner lets you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. In addition to its standard scanning features,...8226; NOAA weather transmissions • Business/Industrial radio • Utilities • Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands • Air band Introduction 9 The scanner is preprogrammed with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner.
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...any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all ) and then have the scanner check that are preset in separate police, Fire/emergency, aircraft, ham, marine, and weather banks, to make it does not detect pager frequencies...Circuitry - Feature Highlights 11 You can store up to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching. lets you set your scanner to 10 frequencies into each bank (10 in all locations in each bank (for more replies that channel every 2 seconds while it ...
...any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all ) and then have the scanner check that are preset in separate police, Fire/emergency, aircraft, ham, marine, and weather banks, to make it does not detect pager frequencies...Circuitry - Feature Highlights 11 You can store up to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching. lets you set your scanner to 10 frequencies into each bank (10 in all locations in each bank (for more replies that channel every 2 seconds while it ...
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Display Backlight - Or, you can connect an external antenna for your area and the settings you select, you use your scanner. the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you when battery power gets low. provides adequate reception in strong... signal areas and is in this manual and what you lock the scanner's keys to read in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power. About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear ...
Display Backlight - Or, you can connect an external antenna for your area and the settings you select, you use your scanner. the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you when battery power gets low. provides adequate reception in strong... signal areas and is in this manual and what you lock the scanner's keys to read in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power. About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear ...
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See "Using Internal Batteries" on Page 19 and "Connecting the Antenna" on the technology behind the hobby. The first thing you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. Feature Highlights 13 BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 13 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM To get the most from this . Then you 'll need any help doing this manual, review the contents to do is install batteries in the scanner. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 14 for a quick background on Page 23 if you need to become familiar with the basic functions available.
See "Using Internal Batteries" on Page 19 and "Connecting the Antenna" on the technology behind the hobby. The first thing you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. Feature Highlights 13 BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 13 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM To get the most from this . Then you 'll need any help doing this manual, review the contents to do is install batteries in the scanner. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 14 for a quick background on Page 23 if you need to become familiar with the basic functions available.
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... active frequency within the lower and upper limits you can continue to search. Up until the scanner receives another transmission. Your BC72XLT scans programmed channels until it into the scanner. You don't really need to use your BC72XLT. What is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for active frequencies. BC72 Paper...
... active frequency within the lower and upper limits you can continue to search. Up until the scanner receives another transmission. Your BC72XLT scans programmed channels until it into the scanner. You don't really need to use your BC72XLT. What is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for active frequencies. BC72 Paper...
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...), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on each channel to see if there is activity. If there is, then the scanner pauses on a radio tower that radio systems operated. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 15 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM this type of ... Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on an output frequency). This type of -sight operation. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building...
...), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on each channel to see if there is activity. If there is, then the scanner pauses on a radio tower that radio systems operated. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 15 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM this type of ... Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on an output frequency). This type of -sight operation. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building...
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....scannermaster.com * - Many web sites have interesting content. frequency resources and home of Police Call. You can use a search engine to find and use the scanner. frequency information from 9:00 a.m. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a great source for current frequencies and information about a 25-mile radius from...
....scannermaster.com * - Many web sites have interesting content. frequency resources and home of Police Call. You can use a search engine to find and use the scanner. frequency information from 9:00 a.m. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a great source for current frequencies and information about a 25-mile radius from...
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Setting Up Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner 18 BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 18 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Antenna AC Adapter Belt Clip Scanner BC72 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Frequency Guide Owners Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday.
Setting Up Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner 18 BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 18 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Antenna AC Adapter Belt Clip Scanner BC72 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Frequency Guide Owners Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday.
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... AA batteries (not supplied). rechargeable batteries, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for multiband coverage. (You can power your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. ALK. You might be necessary for the optional antennas. • Use an... NI-MH BATT. If the optional antenna has no cable, use a pointed object such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. A mating plug might also try changing the height or angle of antenna at a local electronics ...
... AA batteries (not supplied). rechargeable batteries, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for multiband coverage. (You can power your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. ALK. You might be necessary for the optional antennas. • Use an... NI-MH BATT. If the optional antenna has no cable, use a pointed object such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. A mating plug might also try changing the height or angle of antenna at a local electronics ...
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Never attempt to NI-MH BATT. Setting Up Your Scanner 20 ALK. only if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 20 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM WARNING! to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you are using rechargeable batteries. Set REG. BATT./NI-MH BATT.
Never attempt to NI-MH BATT. Setting Up Your Scanner 20 ALK. only if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 20 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM WARNING! to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you are using rechargeable batteries. Set REG. BATT./NI-MH BATT.
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...batteries. Before you use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Setting Up Your Scanner 21 inside the battery compartment to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). Replace the cover. 6. The scanner has a built-in circuit that destroy electronic circuits. •...Ni-Cd batteries, you recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries while they are in the scanner, and connect an external AC adapter to NI-MH BATT., install the batteries in the scanner. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can leak chemicals that lets you must charge them. To charge ...
...batteries. Before you use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Setting Up Your Scanner 21 inside the battery compartment to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). Replace the cover. 6. The scanner has a built-in circuit that destroy electronic circuits. •...Ni-Cd batteries, you recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries while they are in the scanner, and connect an external AC adapter to NI-MH BATT., install the batteries in the scanner. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can leak chemicals that lets you must charge them. To charge ...
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... last longer and deliver more power if you connect an external power source to a full charge. set to REG. BATT., CHArg and appear but the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. is above 113°F (45°C) or below 40°F (4°C). • If you occasionally let them .... Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to the correct position when you install them fully discharge. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Notes: • The scanner might test rechargeable batteries when you connect an external power source. ALK. ALK. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 22 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11...
... last longer and deliver more power if you connect an external power source to a full charge. set to REG. BATT., CHArg and appear but the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. is above 113°F (45°C) or below 40°F (4°C). • If you occasionally let them .... Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to the correct position when you install them fully discharge. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Notes: • The scanner might test rechargeable batteries when you connect an external power source. ALK. ALK. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 22 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11...
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.... Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the side of your local electronics store. Then slide the ...antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into a standard AC outlet. To use highcapacity Ni-MH batteries to...
.... Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the side of your local electronics store. Then slide the ...antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into a standard AC outlet. To use highcapacity Ni-MH batteries to...
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Connecting an Earphone/Headphone BC72XLT For private listening, you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to connect an outdoor antenna. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. Connecting an ...Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might damage the scanner. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on top of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or...
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone BC72XLT For private listening, you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to connect an outdoor antenna. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. Connecting an ...Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might damage the scanner. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on top of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or...
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Setting Up Your Scanner 25 Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to the scanner.
Setting Up Your Scanner 25 Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to the scanner.
