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... WARNING! Otherwise, you with this scanner, please read and observe the following. This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will hear it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or ... enforcement officials should be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in the monaural earphone or headset. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this radio when altered to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions...
... WARNING! Otherwise, you with this scanner, please read and observe the following. This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will hear it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or ... enforcement officials should be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in the monaural earphone or headset. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this radio when altered to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions...
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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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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
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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... or television reception, which can receive. The FCC Wants You To Know 7 It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can be determined by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, ...received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The FCC Wants You To Know TKhneowFCC Wants You To This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However...
... or television reception, which can receive. The FCC Wants You To Know 7 It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can be determined by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, ...received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The FCC Wants You To Know TKhneowFCC Wants You To This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However...
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...However, there are some areas, mobile use of this manual could allow it in a way other than as described in this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. In some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to pick up transmissions that are illegal... a conversation unless you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using it to pick up these transmissions. This scanner has been designed to monitor. These include: • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) ...
...However, there are some areas, mobile use of this manual could allow it in a way other than as described in this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. In some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to pick up transmissions that are illegal... a conversation unless you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using it to pick up these transmissions. This scanner has been designed to monitor. These include: • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) ...
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...; Utilities • Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands • Air band Introduction 9 The scanner gives you direct access to use. The scanner is preprogrammed with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC92XLT Handheld Scanner. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close CallTM RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify...
...; Utilities • Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands • Air band Introduction 9 The scanner gives you direct access to use. The scanner is preprogrammed with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC92XLT Handheld Scanner. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close CallTM RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify...
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...bands. Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Close CallTM RF Capture Technology - virtually eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you set the scanner so it scans the bank, so you can more information. 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 200 frequencies), so you can hear more replies that channel every 2 seconds while it detects and...
...bands. Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Close CallTM RF Capture Technology - virtually eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you set the scanner so it scans the bank, so you can more information. 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 200 frequencies), so you can hear more replies that channel every 2 seconds while it detects and...
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... and is in memory for your area and the settings you select, you use your scanner. Key Confirmation Tones - Since what you see depends on your scanner. Memory Backup - lets you power the scanner using internal batteries or external AC power using the included AC adapter. let you directly ...access any channel. the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent antenna breakage. About This Manual The screen displays used in this...
... and is in memory for your area and the settings you select, you use your scanner. Key Confirmation Tones - Since what you see depends on your scanner. Memory Backup - lets you power the scanner using internal batteries or external AC power using the included AC adapter. let you directly ...access any channel. the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent antenna breakage. About This Manual The screen displays used in this...
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Then you 'll need to the scanner. The first thing you need any help doing this manual, review the contents to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 14 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. Feature Highlights 13 If you need to connect the included antenna to do is install batteries in the scanner. See "Using Internal Batteries" on Page 19 and "Connecting the Antenna" on Page 23 if you are new to scanning, be sure to become familiar with the basic functions available. To get the most from this .
Then you 'll need to the scanner. The first thing you need any help doing this manual, review the contents to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 14 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. Feature Highlights 13 If you need to connect the included antenna to do is install batteries in the scanner. See "Using Internal Batteries" on Page 19 and "Connecting the Antenna" on Page 23 if you are new to scanning, be sure to become familiar with the basic functions available. To get the most from this .
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...bands to search. Each group of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on how scanning works. Your BC92XLT scans programmed channels until it into the scanner. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most from scanning because you are searching for any active frequency ...within the lower and upper limits you can continue to search, the scanner searches for frequencies that have not been programmed into one of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex...
...bands to search. Each group of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on how scanning works. Your BC92XLT scans programmed channels until it into the scanner. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most from scanning because you are searching for any active frequency ...within the lower and upper limits you can continue to search, the scanner searches for frequencies that have not been programmed into one of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex...
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... one transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system. The user's radios always Understanding Scanning 15 If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). The range is the frequencies they... operate on. this type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS...
... one transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system. The user's radios always Understanding Scanning 15 If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). The range is the frequencies they... operate on. this type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS...
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... site is a very large line of sight. how to have lists of the agencies you need to know to program and use them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are a few useful sites: • http://www.scannermaster.com * - Many web sites have fun scanning - Here are from 9:00 a.m. frequency resources and home of... provides part of Police Call. Information On The Internet The Internet is a great source for activity on the output frequency and transmit on file with Uniden Corporation. You can use a search engine to 5:30 p.m. to find and use the...
... site is a very large line of sight. how to have lists of the agencies you need to know to program and use them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are a few useful sites: • http://www.scannermaster.com * - Many web sites have fun scanning - Here are from 9:00 a.m. frequency resources and home of... provides part of Police Call. Information On The Internet The Internet is a great source for activity on the output frequency and transmit on file with Uniden Corporation. You can use a search engine to 5:30 p.m. to find and use the...
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Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Antenna AC Adapter Belt Clip BC92XLT OWNER'S MANUAL Scanner OWNER'S MANUAL 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. Setting Up Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner 18
Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Antenna AC Adapter Belt Clip BC92XLT OWNER'S MANUAL Scanner OWNER'S MANUAL 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. Setting Up Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner 18
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... or any other non- Make sure the power is turned off. 2. Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries 1. rechargeable batteries, use your new scanner: • If your scanner using two alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries (not supplied). BATT./ NI-MH BATT. A mating plug might also try changing the height...Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset with proper impedance for lead-in. ALK. Setting Up Your Scanner 19 If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. ALK. Using Internal Batteries You can purchase this type...
... or any other non- Make sure the power is turned off. 2. Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries 1. rechargeable batteries, use your new scanner: • If your scanner using two alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries (not supplied). BATT./ NI-MH BATT. A mating plug might also try changing the height...Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset with proper impedance for lead-in. ALK. Setting Up Your Scanner 19 If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. ALK. Using Internal Batteries You can purchase this type...
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WARNING! Setting Up Your Scanner 20 Never attempt to NI-MH BATT. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you are using rechargeable batteries. ALK. to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. only if you try to recharge them. 4. Set REG.
WARNING! Setting Up Your Scanner 20 Never attempt to NI-MH BATT. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. BATT./NI-MH BATT. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you are using rechargeable batteries. ALK. to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. only if you try to recharge them. 4. Set REG.
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... that lets you recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries while they are in the scanner, and connect an external AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). The scanner has a built-in circuit that destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old...of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Setting Up Your Scanner 21 Before you must charge them. BATT./NI-MH BATT. inside the battery compartment to power your scanner. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of different capacities. 5. Replace the cover. 6. To ...
... that lets you recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries while they are in the scanner, and connect an external AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). The scanner has a built-in circuit that destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old...of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Setting Up Your Scanner 21 Before you must charge them. BATT./NI-MH BATT. inside the battery compartment to power your scanner. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of different capacities. 5. Replace the cover. 6. To ...
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... the correct position when you occasionally let them fully discharge. BATT./NI-MH BATT. to REG. Setting Up Your Scanner 22 Make sure that you connect an external power source to the scanner if nonrechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are unsure of the switch's position. BATT., CHArg and appear but ... use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in the scanner and REG. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. ALK. set REG. ALK. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst ...
... the correct position when you occasionally let them fully discharge. BATT./NI-MH BATT. to REG. Setting Up Your Scanner 22 Make sure that you connect an external power source to the scanner if nonrechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are unsure of the switch's position. BATT., CHArg and appear but ... use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in the scanner and REG. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. ALK. set REG. ALK. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst ...
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...the top of battery takes longer 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 the scanner then plug the other end into place. If rechargeable batteries are installed and ...MH BATT. is set to recharge. • For longer operation, you can also use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the scanner's BNC connector. ALK. You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. Using AC Power You can get high-capacity...
...the top of battery takes longer 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 the scanner then plug the other end into place. If rechargeable batteries are installed and ...MH BATT. is set to recharge. • For longer operation, you can also use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the scanner's BNC connector. ALK. You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. Using AC Power You can get high-capacity...
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Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might provide more comfortable listening. Note: Always use RG-8 low-loss ... area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might damage the scanner. If you can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Setting Up Your Scanner 24 If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor...
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might provide more comfortable listening. Note: Always use RG-8 low-loss ... area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might damage the scanner. If you can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Setting Up Your Scanner 24 If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor...
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Setting Up Your Scanner 25 Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to the scanner. 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.
Setting Up Your Scanner 25 Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to the scanner. 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.