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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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...as the transmission continues. Choose between two speeds for active frequencies, it is in Scan mode. The BC860XLT scans programmed channels at Turbo Scan speed. M While the BC860XLT scans channels, it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on the... next page) do not transmit continuously. The BC860XLT can search 12 bands to find active frequencies. When the ...
...as the transmission continues. Choose between two speeds for active frequencies, it is in Scan mode. The BC860XLT scans programmed channels at Turbo Scan speed. M While the BC860XLT scans channels, it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on the... next page) do not transmit continuously. The BC860XLT can search 12 bands to find active frequencies. When the ...
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...Scanner. Feature Highlights Scanner Care & Safety Tips 4 100 Channels - Assign one channel programmed to any channel. Skip data signals and unmodulated transmissions. Scan these frequency ranges with your BC860XLT is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.) 10 Priority Channels - ...Keep track of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others. Program one frequency into an outlet controlled by a wall...
...Scanner. Feature Highlights Scanner Care & Safety Tips 4 100 Channels - Assign one channel programmed to any channel. Skip data signals and unmodulated transmissions. Scan these frequency ranges with your BC860XLT is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.) 10 Priority Channels - ...Keep track of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others. Program one frequency into an outlet controlled by a wall...
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A Uniden representative should be able to provide you want to use the enclosed order form to Obtain More Information Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into the BC860XLT. If the frequencies listed in the "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" do not work in your local library has more information. 6 Where to purchase..., information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio enthusiast. Also, your area, call the enclosed "Mr. Scanner" 800 number. that you may program into each channel you with a few sample frequencies. Or, use .
A Uniden representative should be able to provide you want to use the enclosed order form to Obtain More Information Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into the BC860XLT. If the frequencies listed in the "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" do not work in your local library has more information. 6 Where to purchase..., information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio enthusiast. Also, your area, call the enclosed "Mr. Scanner" 800 number. that you may program into each channel you with a few sample frequencies. Or, use .
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Select the channel. Á Á 4. Press and go back to Step 4. 11 Enter the frequency. . 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. Select the frequency. 2. Programming Before the BC860XLT can scan, you program. 1. Repeat this Guide), a distinctive beep sounds. To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press twice, and start over. If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of . Enter MANUAL mode. 3.
Select the channel. Á Á 4. Press and go back to Step 4. 11 Enter the frequency. . 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. Select the frequency. 2. Programming Before the BC860XLT can scan, you program. 1. Repeat this Guide), a distinctive beep sounds. To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press twice, and start over. If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of . Enter MANUAL mode. 3.
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Channels with no frequencies are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with Channel 4. 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 the lowest number channel. M After you are automatically locked out.
Channels with no frequencies are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with Channel 4. 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 the lowest number channel. M After you are automatically locked out.
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Restore a Locked Out Channel 1. Unlock the channel. Á Restore All Locked-out Channels 1. Enter Manual Mode. Restore all channels. Á You'll hear 2 "beeps" when channels are restored. Á Note: Restores locked out channels only in active banks. 17 Enter MANUAL mode. 2. Note: You must select a programmed channel that is not locked out before restoring locked-out channels. 2. Select the channel. Á 3.
Restore a Locked Out Channel 1. Unlock the channel. Á Restore All Locked-out Channels 1. Enter Manual Mode. Restore all channels. Á You'll hear 2 "beeps" when channels are restored. Á Note: Restores locked out channels only in active banks. 17 Enter MANUAL mode. 2. Note: You must select a programmed channel that is not locked out before restoring locked-out channels. 2. Select the channel. Á 3.
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This allows you want to add the Delay to hear a possible replying transmission. Add the Delay. Á Á 20 To program a Delay into a channel: 1. Enter Manual mode. 2. You can program an additional Delay during Scan so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming scanning. Scan Delay Normally, the scanner will resume scanning as soon as a transmission has stopped. Select the channel you to . 3.
This allows you want to add the Delay to hear a possible replying transmission. Add the Delay. Á Á 20 To program a Delay into a channel: 1. Enter Manual mode. 2. You can program an additional Delay during Scan so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming scanning. Scan Delay Normally, the scanner will resume scanning as soon as a transmission has stopped. Select the channel you to . 3.
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When a transmission is in the Aircraft Band, AIR displays in the LCD. See page 28. 7. Note: When you find frequencies that interest you, write them down so you can program them into one of the channels. 4. When the transmission stops, Search resumes. Á Á OR 6b. Note: If the received transmission is detected, the BC860XLT stops on that frequency. 6a. You can stay on that frequency to continue to monitor it. You can also automatically program a desired frequency into the scanner. To continue the search: 23 Begin Search. 5.
When a transmission is in the Aircraft Band, AIR displays in the LCD. See page 28. 7. Note: When you find frequencies that interest you, write them down so you can program them into one of the channels. 4. When the transmission stops, Search resumes. Á Á OR 6b. Note: If the received transmission is detected, the BC860XLT stops on that frequency. 6a. You can stay on that frequency to continue to monitor it. You can also automatically program a desired frequency into the scanner. To continue the search: 23 Begin Search. 5.
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...; 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. In normal Scan you must program a Delay for each channel that you to hear a possible replying transmission. This allows you want it activated...
...; 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. In normal Scan you must program a Delay for each channel that you to hear a possible replying transmission. This allows you want it activated...
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... Squelch is set properly) 2. M S C Normally a higher location or a better antenna improves the reception. To exit Weather Scan, press , , or . 31 Weather Scan Your BC860XLT is designed to program a weather frequency into one of the country, you may not be able to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas. To find...
... Squelch is set properly) 2. M S C Normally a higher location or a better antenna improves the reception. To exit Weather Scan, press , , or . 31 Weather Scan Your BC860XLT is designed to program a weather frequency into one of the country, you may not be able to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas. To find...
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... amounts of the noise. Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. Always write down the programmed frequencies in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power will cause scanner memory loss. Be careful not to the unit before disconnecting the...
... amounts of the noise. Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. Always write down the programmed frequencies in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power will cause scanner memory loss. Be careful not to the unit before disconnecting the...
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...8226; Check to see if 99 channels are locked out. Improper reception • Check antenna connection • Move or angle the antenna. • If programmed frequency is locked out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel. • Review each channel's frequency to see if many...work • Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your room. Troubleshooting If your BC860XLT is correct and no memory has been lost. • Possibly, none of the channels are locked out. Refer to see if it is not ...
...8226; Check to see if 99 channels are locked out. Improper reception • Check antenna connection • Move or angle the antenna. • If programmed frequency is locked out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel. • Review each channel's frequency to see if many...work • Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your room. Troubleshooting If your BC860XLT is correct and no memory has been lost. • Possibly, none of the channels are locked out. Refer to see if it is not ...
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... 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 than as part of this exclusion or limitation of America. The Product should ...be free from state to warrantor at any conjunction with the performance of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the Operating Guide for parts, service, or any...
... 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 than as part of this exclusion or limitation of America. The Product should ...be free from state to warrantor at any conjunction with the performance of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the Operating Guide for parts, service, or any...