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English Owners Manual - Page 1
... with your Scanner 5
Setup 7
Basic Operation 9 How Squelch Works 9 Setting the Squelch 10 Programming 11 Programming Tips 12
Scanning 13 Banks 14 Channel Lockout 15 Lockout Tips 16 Priority Scan 18
Contents
Search 22 To Skip Undesired Frequencies 26 Storing Search Frequencies 28
Weather Scan 31 Data Skip 32 Care and Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 37...
English Owners Manual - Page 2
...frequencies into 10 banks of nearly 100 channels per second). The BC860XLT scans programmed channels at Turbo Scan speed. M While the BC860XLT scans channels, it is in Scan mode. When
you stop...
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When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is in Manual mode. H While the BC860XLT searches for the search feature: Normal (100 steps per second) or Turbo ...
English Owners Manual - Page 4
Manual Channel Access - Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Twin TurboTM Speed - Do not use the Scan mode. 29 MHz - 956 MHz - Do not plug the scanner into each bank. Scan these frequency ranges with your BC860XLT is truly a Twin TurboTM Scanner. Keep track of the...
English Owners Manual - Page 6
... you must program a frequency into the BC860XLT. Or, use . The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications, information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio enthusiast. If the frequencies listed in the "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" do not work in your local library has more information.
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A Uniden representative should...
English Owners Manual - Page 9
... at the factory; and Manual Squelch, where you can set the squelch level as signals) gets through .
How Squelch Works
Think of "SQUELCH" as a gate. AUTO Squelch -
Basic Operation
Note: Fold out the illustration from the Back Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. The BC860XLT Squelch has two options. If...
English Owners Manual - Page 10
... Squelch
Adjust VOLUME to stronger signals.
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Note: Be sure that the Squelch control clicks into the AUTO position. Manual Squelch
To manually set the Squelch, you do not hear
a signal.
Turn until hiss stops.
Press
until you must
be present when
M adjusting squelch. It is a compromise between tight ...
English Owners Manual - Page 11
...193;
4. Enter MANUAL mode.
3. If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of
. Programming
Before the BC860XLT can scan, you program.
1. Select the frequency.
2. this procedure for each channel you must program a frequency into at the back of the scanner, (See Table on page 3, and the Technical Specifications at least one channel. Repeat this Guide), a distinctive beep...
English Owners Manual - Page 15
Lock out does not erase the frequency from the channel. Locking a Channel in Manual Mode
1. One channel must remain active for the scanner to 99 channels, but not all 100 channels. Enter MANUAL mode.
2. Select the channel.
3.
Note: You can lock out up to work.
Lock out the channel.
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15 Channel Lockout...
English Owners Manual - Page 18
... scanner checks the priority channels every 2 seconds for activity. To activate Priority Scan at any time (Manual or Scan Mode):
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To de-activate Priority Scan at any time (Manual or Scan Mode):
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18 If a signal is present, the Priority channel is monitored until the transmission ends. Scanning then resumes normally. The BC860XLT...
English Owners Manual - Page 20
Enter Manual mode.
2.
To program a Delay into a channel:
1. You can program an additional Delay during Scan so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming scanning. This allows you want to add the Delay to hear a possible replying transmission. Select the channel you to .
3. Scan Delay
Normally, the scanner will resume scanning as soon as a transmission has...
English Owners Manual - Page 21
Wait for the scanner to stop
2. Remove Delay by pressing
.
21 on that channel. OR
1b. Wait for the scanner to stop
on the channel.
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To remove the delay from any channel: 1a.
D You can also add a Delay to the channel using Manual Channel Access.
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D 2.
Press
. Go to a channel when it stops during normal scanning.
1.
English Owners Manual - Page 22
... limits. Set Lower Search Limit.
3. This feature is handy for finding frequencies besides those in your Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide, or if you can search for any limits for the Search within the 12 Bands covered by the BC860XLT. See the table on page 3, or the Technical Specifications at the back of this Guide. Note...
English Owners Manual - Page 35
...Refer to another wall outlet. refer to page 10, Setting the Squelch. • Check the antenna connection. • Check to the threshold -
Problem
Suggestion
Scanner won 't stop
• Adjust squelch threshold - Improper reception
• Check antenna connection • Move or angle the antenna. • If programmed frequency is locked out. Scan won 't work • Adjust...
English Owners Manual - Page 36
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. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual.
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English Owners Manual - Page 43
... does not conform to you may not apply to warrantor at any other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the Operating Guide for parts, service, or any time while this product.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU...
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