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Introduction 2 Included 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 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . 39 Controls and Display Back Cover Foldout 1
Introduction 2 Included 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 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . 39 Controls and Display Back Cover Foldout 1
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...Channels - Data Skip - Weather Scan - Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If the power is truly a Twin TurboTM Scanner. With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your scanner. (Note: the frequency coverage is not totally continuous... use the Scan mode. 29 MHz - 956 MHz - Scan these frequency ranges with your BC860XLT is disconnected, the memory retains the frequencies for 7 days. Do not plug the scanner into each bank. Keep track of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others....
...Channels - Data Skip - Weather Scan - Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If the power is truly a Twin TurboTM Scanner. With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your scanner. (Note: the frequency coverage is not totally continuous... use the Scan mode. 29 MHz - 956 MHz - Scan these frequency ranges with your BC860XLT is disconnected, the memory retains the frequencies for 7 days. Do not plug the scanner into each bank. Keep track of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others....
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...radio enthusiast. Where to Obtain More Information Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into the BC860XLT. The "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. A Uniden representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies. Also,... your area, call the enclosed "Mr. Scanner" 800 number. If the frequencies listed in...
...radio enthusiast. Where to Obtain More Information Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into the BC860XLT. The "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. A Uniden representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies. Also,... your area, call the enclosed "Mr. Scanner" 800 number. If the frequencies listed in...
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Programming Before the BC860XLT can scan, you program. 1. Enter the frequency. . If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of the scanner, (See Table on page 3, and the Technical Specifications at least one channel. Enter MANUAL mode. 3. Select the channel. Á Á 4. To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press twice, and start over. Select the frequency. 2. Press and go back to Step 4. 11 this procedure for each channel you must program a frequency into at the back of . Repeat this Guide), a distinctive beep sounds.
Programming Before the BC860XLT can scan, you program. 1. Enter the frequency. . If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of the scanner, (See Table on page 3, and the Technical Specifications at least one channel. Enter MANUAL mode. 3. Select the channel. Á Á 4. To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press twice, and start over. Select the frequency. 2. Press and go back to Step 4. 11 this procedure for each channel you must program a frequency into at the back of . Repeat this Guide), a distinctive beep sounds.
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Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is lost. 12 Programming Tips To quickly program a series of channels, start with no frequencies are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with Channel 4. M After you are automatically locked out. Channels with the lowest number channel. For example, when you finish programming a channel, press to step up to the next channel. 0 E To erase the channel, enter and .
Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is lost. 12 Programming Tips To quickly program a series of channels, start with no frequencies are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with Channel 4. M After you are automatically locked out. Channels with the lowest number channel. For example, when you finish programming a channel, press to step up to the next channel. 0 E To erase the channel, enter and .
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Scan Delay Normally, the scanner will resume scanning as soon as a transmission has stopped. Add the Delay. Á Á 20 Enter Manual mode. 2. Select the channel you to . 3. 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.
Scan Delay Normally, the scanner will resume scanning as soon as a transmission has stopped. Add the Delay. Á Á 20 Enter Manual mode. 2. Select the channel you to . 3. 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.
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To continue the search: 23 4. When the transmission stops, Search resumes. Á Á OR 6b. Note: If the received transmission is detected, the BC860XLT stops on that frequency to continue to monitor it. When a transmission is in the Aircraft Band, AIR displays in the LCD. Note: When you find frequencies that frequency. 6a. You can program them into one of the channels. See page 28. 7. Begin Search. 5. You can stay on that interest you, write them down so you can also automatically program a desired frequency into the scanner.
To continue the search: 23 4. When the transmission stops, Search resumes. Á Á OR 6b. Note: If the received transmission is detected, the BC860XLT stops on that frequency to continue to monitor it. When a transmission is in the Aircraft Band, AIR displays in the LCD. Note: When you find frequencies that frequency. 6a. You can program them into one of the channels. See page 28. 7. Begin Search. 5. You can stay on that interest you, write them down so you can also automatically program a desired frequency into the scanner.
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This allows you want it activated. To activate Delay for all frequencies. In normal Scan you must program a Delay for each channel that you to hear a possible replying transmission. In Search, Delay is active (or inactive) for Search (whether... on a frequency), press . Á To deactivate Delay from Search D (whether searching or stopped on a frequency), press . Á 30 You can program an additional Delay so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming searching. Search Delay Normally, the scanner will resume searching as soon as a transmission has stopped.
This allows you want it activated. To activate Delay for all frequencies. In normal Scan you must program a Delay for each channel that you to hear a possible replying transmission. In Search, Delay is active (or inactive) for Search (whether... on a frequency), press . Á To deactivate Delay from Search D (whether searching or stopped on a frequency), press . Á 30 You can program an additional Delay so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming searching. Search Delay Normally, the scanner will resume searching as soon as a transmission has stopped.
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... transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that frequency. To exit Weather Scan, press , , or . 31 To activate the Weather Scan: (Be sure the Squelch is designed to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas. Weather Scan Your BC860XLT is set properly) 2. Note: It is not advisable to program a weather frequency into...
... transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that frequency. To exit Weather Scan, press , , or . 31 To activate the Weather Scan: (Be sure the Squelch is designed to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas. Weather Scan Your BC860XLT is set properly) 2. Note: It is not advisable to program a weather frequency into...
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Always write down the programmed frequencies in all channels when there has been a memory loss. The display shows 000.0000 in the event of memory loss. To prevent scratches, do not use excessive amounts of the noise. Also try changing the height or angle of the scanner with a mild detergent. ...electrical noise is lost, simply reprogram each keypad button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Do not use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Be careful not to the unit before disconnecting the power. Clean the outside of ...
Always write down the programmed frequencies in all channels when there has been a memory loss. The display shows 000.0000 in the event of memory loss. To prevent scratches, do not use excessive amounts of the noise. Also try changing the height or angle of the scanner with a mild detergent. ...electrical noise is lost, simply reprogram each keypad button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Do not use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Be careful not to the unit before disconnecting the power. Clean the outside of ...
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... squelch to see if 99 channels are currently active. If so, the scanner has less chance of the channels are locked out. refer to page 10... MHz, a shorter antenna length may improve the reception. • Relocate the scanner. • You may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.... Check antenna connection • Move or angle the antenna. • If programmed frequency is correct and no memory has been lost. • Possibly, none...Turn on the wall switch of the programmed frequencies are locked out. Refer to another wall outlet. Weather Scan won 't ...
... squelch to see if 99 channels are currently active. If so, the scanner has less chance of the channels are locked out. refer to page 10... MHz, a shorter antenna length may improve the reception. • Relocate the scanner. • You may be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.... Check antenna connection • Move or angle the antenna. • If programmed frequency is correct and no memory has been lost. • Possibly, none...Turn on the wall switch of the programmed frequencies are locked out. Refer to another wall outlet. Weather Scan won 't ...
