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... the Earphone 11 Operation Overview 12 Programming Channels 14 A. Table of Contents About Your New SportCat 2 What is Scanning 2 What is Searching 2 Types of Your Scanner 27 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 28 Troubleshooting 29 Technical Specifications 30 1 Programming By Manual Entry 14 B.
... the Earphone 11 Operation Overview 12 Programming Channels 14 A. Table of Contents About Your New SportCat 2 What is Scanning 2 What is Searching 2 Types of Your Scanner 27 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 28 Troubleshooting 29 Technical Specifications 30 1 Programming By Manual Entry 14 B.
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In the v.h.f. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do a fast search for Uniden scanners, can store frequencies such as sporting events, police, fire/emergency, and other communications into your SportCat. When the transmission ends, the ...scanning cycle resumes until it finds an active frequency. What is received. The SportCat can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on that have not been programmed into 10 banks of 12 preprogrammed bands to find active frequencies. The Turbo Search feature, new ...
In the v.h.f. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do a fast search for Uniden scanners, can store frequencies such as sporting events, police, fire/emergency, and other communications into your SportCat. When the transmission ends, the ...scanning cycle resumes until it finds an active frequency. What is received. The SportCat can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on that have not been programmed into 10 banks of 12 preprogrammed bands to find active frequencies. The Turbo Search feature, new ...
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When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. NOTE: The installation, possession, or use of Communication You will not tune within the Cellular Telephone Band. 3 Types of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle ...
When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. NOTE: The installation, possession, or use of Communication You will not tune within the Cellular Telephone Band. 3 Types of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle ...
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... Memo Pads n Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat Club Information n SportCat Frequency Guide n Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice n Uniden 800 Help Line Notice If any items are missing or damaged, contact your local library. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this ...Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 4 A Product Registration Form is also available through your place of the Operating Guide. Where to Obtain More Information ...
... Memo Pads n Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat Club Information n SportCat Frequency Guide n Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice n Uniden 800 Help Line Notice If any items are missing or damaged, contact your local library. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this ...Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 4 A Product Registration Form is also available through your place of the Operating Guide. Where to Obtain More Information ...
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...channels each are retained in memory for at least 3 days, and typically 14 days, when the Battery Pack is not totally continuous from the scanner. 5 x 29 MHz - 956 MHz Indicates the range of frequencies that can quickly go from one channel to the next with Aircraft and ...previous section for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) x Weather Channels Lets your scanner. x One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is why we combined our latest technology - into the SportCat. Note: The frequency coverage is removed...
...channels each are retained in memory for at least 3 days, and typically 14 days, when the Battery Pack is not totally continuous from the scanner. 5 x 29 MHz - 956 MHz Indicates the range of frequencies that can quickly go from one channel to the next with Aircraft and ...previous section for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) x Weather Channels Lets your scanner. x One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is why we combined our latest technology - into the SportCat. Note: The frequency coverage is removed...
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... adjust the volume. Priority Channel Indicator - Plug the supplied earphone into this BNC connector and turn the scanner on page 1. The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency. P appears when the scanner stops on page 11. Front View (Refer to the foldout illustration inside the Back Cover) Complete explanations...
... adjust the volume. Priority Channel Indicator - Plug the supplied earphone into this BNC connector and turn the scanner on page 1. The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency. P appears when the scanner stops on page 11. Front View (Refer to the foldout illustration inside the Back Cover) Complete explanations...
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... to program a H channel for scanning. L/O In SCAN Mode indicates the channel shown is activated. Write the names of 10 channels that the scanner is "Locked Out". NUMERIC KEYPAD - Each Memory Bank consists of the events/activities you can select or deselect during SEARCH. E. SRCH Indicates SEARCH... a Bank, its number appears on . Low Battery Indicator - Frequency Indicator - 7-digits plus decimal indicate the frequency being received by the scanner. PRI Indicates PRIORITY SCAN Mode. In SEARCH Mode, indicates the frequency shown is on the display.
... to program a H channel for scanning. L/O In SCAN Mode indicates the channel shown is activated. Write the names of 10 channels that the scanner is "Locked Out". NUMERIC KEYPAD - Each Memory Bank consists of the events/activities you can select or deselect during SEARCH. E. SRCH Indicates SEARCH... a Bank, its number appears on . Low Battery Indicator - Frequency Indicator - 7-digits plus decimal indicate the frequency being received by the scanner. PRI Indicates PRIORITY SCAN Mode. In SEARCH Mode, indicates the frequency shown is on the display.
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... key entries. To enable the keypad, press and hold until transmission stops for 2 seconds. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press to stop the scanner, press again to toggle the Preprogrammed Search S Band. Press to resume scanning or searching. Use the numeric keypad to enter a channel number,...TO) to turn the display light ON for active frequencies. (In Delay Mode, DLY appears on the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until appears on the display.) After you stop H scanning or searching. (HOLD appears...
... key entries. To enable the keypad, press and hold until transmission stops for 2 seconds. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press to stop the scanner, press again to toggle the Preprogrammed Search S Band. Press to resume scanning or searching. Use the numeric keypad to enter a channel number,...TO) to turn the display light ON for active frequencies. (In Delay Mode, DLY appears on the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until appears on the display.) After you stop H scanning or searching. (HOLD appears...
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...or reversed polarity can use . (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) Before using the SportCat for 14 to 12 hours of the scanner and turn clockwise until tight. 10 When charging is charging.) WARNING! Plug the AC Adapter/Charger into the Charging Jack located on top of ...dependable use the scanner while it is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will...
...or reversed polarity can use . (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) Before using the SportCat for 14 to 12 hours of the scanner and turn clockwise until tight. 10 When charging is charging.) WARNING! Plug the AC Adapter/Charger into the Charging Jack located on top of ...dependable use the scanner while it is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will...
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... an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may cause unexpected loud audio. 11 Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner. 2. CAUTION: Do not tighten the screws too tight. Be sure to set the Volume Control before plugging in the back of the... scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the earphone or proper headphones. IMPORTANT! WARNING: To avoid discomfort or possible ...
... an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may cause unexpected loud audio. 11 Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner. 2. CAUTION: Do not tighten the screws too tight. Be sure to set the Volume Control before plugging in the back of the... scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the earphone or proper headphones. IMPORTANT! WARNING: To avoid discomfort or possible ...
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...small amount clockwise to a comfortable listening level. 5. Readjust the volume to a low listening level. 3. Any channels that is present.) The scanner will open the squelch. You can monitor communication in one frequency. If there is no signal is , too far counterclockwise from the threshold, ... is required to store one of three ways: n BANK SCAN If you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. Turn the scanner on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Operation Overview Note: Before operating the SportCat for the first time, make sure you ...
...small amount clockwise to a comfortable listening level. 5. Readjust the volume to a low listening level. 3. Any channels that is present.) The scanner will open the squelch. You can monitor communication in one frequency. If there is no signal is , too far counterclockwise from the threshold, ... is required to store one of three ways: n BANK SCAN If you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. Turn the scanner on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Operation Overview Note: Before operating the SportCat for the first time, make sure you ...
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... events. This feature is no responding transmission within the lower and upper limits of the band. If the Delay Mode is on, the scanner remains on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts. When the SportCat is on SEARCH Mode, the display will look something like this... : n DIRECT SCAN When you program Channels 1 through 10, you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for a responding transmission. When an active frequency is found, the scanner stops on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for any active frequency within 2 seconds, the search cycle ...
... events. This feature is no responding transmission within the lower and upper limits of the band. If the Delay Mode is on, the scanner remains on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts. When the SportCat is on SEARCH Mode, the display will look something like this... : n DIRECT SCAN When you program Channels 1 through 10, you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for a responding transmission. When an active frequency is found, the scanner stops on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for any active frequency within 2 seconds, the search cycle ...
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n Search a band to find an active frequency, and then directly store it into Channel 18. Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. H 4. There are two ways to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad. (Be sure to include ... scanning. 1 8 H 5. Note: If appears on the display (keypad locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding until disappears. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Make sure the scanner is in the BANK Mode. Press to go to Channel 18. 6.
n Search a band to find an active frequency, and then directly store it into Channel 18. Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. H 4. There are two ways to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad. (Be sure to include ... scanning. 1 8 H 5. Note: If appears on the display (keypad locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding until disappears. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Make sure the scanner is in the BANK Mode. Press to go to Channel 18. 6.
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...hold either key to speed up a channel. Bank Scanning B 1. Look at a channel, you can deselect any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on H S the displayed channel, and only the bank indicator for that is not displayed in when you use d or u or GO TO. 17 Note...flashes. If you are stopped at the upper left corner of the display, press . The SportCat should begin scanning. Scanning Note: When you turn the scanner on it will be in the same Mode it off. While the SportCat is not displayed, press . Note: You do not skip a locked out ...
...hold either key to speed up a channel. Bank Scanning B 1. Look at a channel, you can deselect any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on H S the displayed channel, and only the bank indicator for that is not displayed in when you use d or u or GO TO. 17 Note...flashes. If you are stopped at the upper left corner of the display, press . The SportCat should begin scanning. Scanning Note: When you turn the scanner on it will be in the same Mode it off. While the SportCat is not displayed, press . Note: You do not skip a locked out ...
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...Mode, only the Priority Channel in a Bank as follows: 18 Press . 2. For example, press to go to stay on .) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during scanning. Press again to Channel 10. If a transmission is designed specifically to any number key... Press to that channel. Press again. B 1. You can reprogram them each Bank. (e.g. One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is received, the scanner will be used at . Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on a channel the SportCat stops HS at sporting events. To access a ...
...Mode, only the Priority Channel in a Bank as follows: 18 Press . 2. For example, press to go to stay on .) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during scanning. Press again to Channel 10. If a transmission is designed specifically to any number key... Press to that channel. Press again. B 1. You can reprogram them each Bank. (e.g. One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is received, the scanner will be used at . Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on a channel the SportCat stops HS at sporting events. To access a ...
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...These are channels that channel at least 2 seconds. You can Lock Out those channels so they are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the bottom of the scanning cycle. Press . However, you can be the Priority Channel for that you scan. Go directly to deactivate Delay.... indicator P will appear at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. To deactivate Priority Scan, press again. Delay Normally the scanner will now pause 2 seconds after transmission stops before resuming scanning. This feature can access that are not scanned. 1. The...
...These are channels that channel at least 2 seconds. You can Lock Out those channels so they are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the bottom of the scanning cycle. Press . However, you can be the Priority Channel for that you scan. Go directly to deactivate Delay.... indicator P will appear at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. To deactivate Priority Scan, press again. Delay Normally the scanner will now pause 2 seconds after transmission stops before resuming scanning. This feature can access that are not scanned. 1. The...
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....0000)MHz are listings for all types of the display.) Press and hold for at least 2 seconds. Sporting Event Scanning The SportCat is the perfect scanner for "Locked Out" Channels H During scanning, you will see "Locked Out" channels. You may want to the most into Channel 1. Once you have the ...channels programmed, you can use the PRIORITY SCAN Mode to the next with just the touch of the scanner. 1. You will not see L/O" on the display to the scanning cycle in the selected Scan Banks. Then use DIRECT SCAN to quickly and easily ...
....0000)MHz are listings for all types of the display.) Press and hold for at least 2 seconds. Sporting Event Scanning The SportCat is the perfect scanner for "Locked Out" Channels H During scanning, you will see "Locked Out" channels. You may want to the most into Channel 1. Once you have the ...channels programmed, you can use the PRIORITY SCAN Mode to the next with just the touch of the scanner. 1. You will not see L/O" on the display to the scanning cycle in the selected Scan Banks. Then use DIRECT SCAN to quickly and easily ...
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... across the display. 2. Press to another station. 4. To exit Weather Mode, press or . When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that channel. Note: All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. It is designed to search for a closer S N station. If the broadcast sounds weak and...
... across the display. 2. Press to another station. 4. To exit Weather Mode, press or . When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that channel. Note: All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. It is designed to search for a closer S N station. If the broadcast sounds weak and...
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...Preprogrammed Search Bands. Or, press u to search forward, or d to activate the DATA Skip feature. When Search is activated. 23 The scanner may pause momentarily at any transmission it receives. Note: DATA Skip does not function on a H H frequency. Press to enter the SEARCH...desired frequencies if you want. (The cycle goes in 2 or 3 seconds. During a Search, press to deactivate TURBO SEARCH. 5. A scanner will not appear on Data signals and unmodulated transmissions. The indicator will normally stop on the display even if this feature is stopped, you ...
...Preprogrammed Search Bands. Or, press u to search forward, or d to activate the DATA Skip feature. When Search is activated. 23 The scanner may pause momentarily at any transmission it receives. Note: DATA Skip does not function on a H H frequency. Press to enter the SEARCH...desired frequencies if you want. (The cycle goes in 2 or 3 seconds. During a Search, press to deactivate TURBO SEARCH. 5. A scanner will not appear on Data signals and unmodulated transmissions. The indicator will normally stop on the display even if this feature is stopped, you ...
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... do not want to monitor. You can use Search to program into the DIRECT ACCESS Channels. Search Frequency Skip. The scanner may stop at one of frequencies for the USGA. The scanner will be skipped during Search that you want to find the active frequencies, and program them into the SportCat. Look... for the organization or event you do not have specific frequencies assigned to individuals or to 100 Skip Frequencies into Channels 1 through 10. When the scanner O stops at certain frequencies during any Search.
... do not want to monitor. You can use Search to program into the DIRECT ACCESS Channels. Search Frequency Skip. The scanner may stop at one of frequencies for the USGA. The scanner will be skipped during Search that you want to find the active frequencies, and program them into the SportCat. Look... for the organization or event you do not have specific frequencies assigned to individuals or to 100 Skip Frequencies into Channels 1 through 10. When the scanner O stops at certain frequencies during any Search.