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... 3 Where to Obtain More Information 4 Unpacking 4 Feature Highlights 5 Controls and Indicators 6 Setup 10 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Mounting the Flexible Antenna 10 Installing the Belt Clip 11 Using the Earphone 11 Operation Overview 12 Programming Channels 14 A. Programming By Manual Entry 14 B. 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
... 3 Where to Obtain More Information 4 Unpacking 4 Feature Highlights 5 Controls and Indicators 6 Setup 10 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Mounting the Flexible Antenna 10 Installing the Belt Clip 11 Using the Earphone 11 Operation Overview 12 Programming Channels 14 A. Programming By Manual Entry 14 B. 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
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... SportCat™ is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with , it is in "SCAN Mode". It can set the direction of searching as well as the transmission continues. And you can scan all 12 preprogrammed bands. In the v.h.f. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on all 100 channels at up with the progress and control of sporting events. Or, you...
... SportCat™ is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with , it is in "SCAN Mode". It can set the direction of searching as well as the transmission continues. And you can scan all 12 preprogrammed bands. In the v.h.f. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on all 100 channels at up with the progress and control of sporting events. Or, you...
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... SEARCH Mode". 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 may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in "SEARCH HOLD Mode". Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you stop the search with information regarding the laws in the following 12 Bands: Frequency Range...
... SEARCH Mode". 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 may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in "SEARCH HOLD Mode". Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you stop the search with information regarding the laws in the following 12 Bands: Frequency Range...
English Owners Manual
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... sporting events to make the best use of 10 channels each are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) x Weather Channels Lets your scanner. x 12 Bands, 10 Banks Includes 12 Bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of the Direct Access Keys. x 29 MHz - 956 MHz Indicates the range of frequencies that can assign one channel to the next with just...
... sporting events to make the best use of 10 channels each are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) x Weather Channels Lets your scanner. x 12 Bands, 10 Banks Includes 12 Bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of the Direct Access Keys. x 29 MHz - 956 MHz Indicates the range of frequencies that can assign one channel to the next with just...
English Owners Manual
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... the use of an incoming signal. Indicates BANK or DIRECT Scan operation. 6 A. Scan Type Indicator - Adjust this jack for adjustment procedures. LCD DISPLAY - The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency. Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Earphone Jack SQUELCH Control ON-OFF/ VOLUME Control Connect the rubber antenna to this BNC connector and turn the scanner on or off, and to adjust the volume. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. Use this control to...
... the use of an incoming signal. Indicates BANK or DIRECT Scan operation. 6 A. Scan Type Indicator - Adjust this jack for adjustment procedures. LCD DISPLAY - The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency. Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Earphone Jack SQUELCH Control ON-OFF/ VOLUME Control Connect the rubber antenna to this BNC connector and turn the scanner on or off, and to adjust the volume. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. Use this control to...
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... the active mode(s) are displayed during operation.) Indicates DATA SKIP activated during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. SCN Indicates SCAN Mode. DLY Indicates DELAY is locked. 2. k Indicates the keypad is activated. Memory Bank Numbers - SRCH Indicates SEARCH Mode. When you program into your One-Touch Direct Channels (Channels 1- 10). 3. F. Frequency Indicator - 7-digits plus decimal indicate the frequency being received by the scanner. PRI Indicates PRIORITY SCAN Mode. HOLD Indicates SCAN HOLD or SEARCH HOLD Mode. DIRECT CHANNEL MEMO...
... the active mode(s) are displayed during operation.) Indicates DATA SKIP activated during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. SCN Indicates SCAN Mode. DLY Indicates DELAY is locked. 2. k Indicates the keypad is activated. Memory Bank Numbers - SRCH Indicates SEARCH Mode. When you program into your One-Touch Direct Channels (Channels 1- 10). 3. F. Frequency Indicator - 7-digits plus decimal indicate the frequency being received by the scanner. PRI Indicates PRIORITY SCAN Mode. HOLD Indicates SCAN HOLD or SEARCH HOLD Mode. DIRECT CHANNEL MEMO...
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... the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until disappears from the display. 8 This disables the keypad and prevents any accidental key entries. Use to start scanning all programmed channels that channel. Press to toggle between Direct Channel Access N and Bank Scanning. 6. Use the numeric keypad to enter a channel number, and then press (GO TO) to toggle the Preprogrammed Search S Band. Press...
... the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until disappears from the display. 8 This disables the keypad and prevents any accidental key entries. Use to start scanning all programmed channels that channel. Press to toggle between Direct Channel Access N and Bank Scanning. 6. Use the numeric keypad to enter a channel number, and then press (GO TO) to toggle the Preprogrammed Search S Band. Press...
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... charge the battery, leave the Adapter/Charger connected for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display, you should fully charge the Battery Pack. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) into a standard AC outlet. Any other AC adapter or external power plug having over-voltage or reversed polarity can use . (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) Before using the SportCat for...
... charge the battery, leave the Adapter/Charger connected for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display, you should fully charge the Battery Pack. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) into a standard AC outlet. Any other AC adapter or external power plug having over-voltage or reversed polarity can use . (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) Before using the SportCat for...
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... The PHONE jack at the top of the SportCat is monaural audio , but you will hear it in the back of this jack is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. You could damage the case or clip. WARNING: To avoid discomfort or possible hearing damage, be potentially hazardous to set the Volume Control before plugging in the earphone or proper headphones. The output...
... The PHONE jack at the top of the SportCat is monaural audio , but you will hear it in the back of this jack is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. You could damage the case or clip. WARNING: To avoid discomfort or possible hearing damage, be potentially hazardous to set the Volume Control before plugging in the earphone or proper headphones. The output...
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... channels. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise just until you have programmed channels, you can be programmed to open the squelch. Any communication that is no signal is present.) The scanner will open the squelch. The SportCat has 100 memory channels, each of three ways: n BANK SCAN If you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. If there is received will open the Squelch, and stop scanning or Searching. Turn the Volume Control...
... channels. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise just until you have programmed channels, you can be programmed to open the squelch. Any communication that is no signal is present.) The scanner will open the squelch. The SportCat has 100 memory channels, each of three ways: n BANK SCAN If you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. If there is received will open the Squelch, and stop scanning or Searching. Turn the Volume Control...
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... only the first 10 channels are scanned. This feature is useful for setting up and scanning frequencies at sporting events. In DIRECT SCAN Mode the display will look something like this: 13 When the SportCat is in BANK SCAN 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 any active frequency within 2 seconds, the search cycle resumes.
... only the first 10 channels are scanned. This feature is useful for setting up and scanning frequencies at sporting events. In DIRECT SCAN Mode the display will look something like this: 13 When the SportCat is in BANK SCAN 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 any active frequency within 2 seconds, the search cycle resumes.
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... from the Betty Bearcat (or similar) Frequency Book (optional), or from the appropriate Frequency Directory. n Search a band to find an active frequency, and then directly store it is in the SCAN Mode. Save the first 10 channels for an event into Channel 18. Programming Channels Before you can store one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. There are two ways to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric...
... from the Betty Bearcat (or similar) Frequency Book (optional), or from the appropriate Frequency Directory. n Search a band to find an active frequency, and then directly store it is in the SCAN Mode. Save the first 10 channels for an event into Channel 18. Programming Channels Before you can store one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. There are two ways to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric...
English Owners Manual
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... time you can access that channel using any of the Direct Channel Access methods. The scanner will resume scanning when a transmission stops. Press . P 2. O 2. O 2. This feature can Lock Out those channels so they are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the bottom of the new channel number. Press again to the desired channel. The L/O indicator now disappears from the display, and the channel...
... time you can access that channel using any of the Direct Channel Access methods. The scanner will resume scanning when a transmission stops. Press . P 2. O 2. O 2. This feature can Lock Out those channels so they are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the bottom of the new channel number. Press again to the desired channel. The L/O indicator now disappears from the display, and the channel...
English Owners Manual
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... disappears from the display. You can skip these Bands to 300 steps per second in those bands that Band. N 1. Wait for each Band.) Using DATA Skip. Press at an unwanted signal, but will resume searching in only one you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have 5 kHz steps. (See the table on page for the step size for about...
... disappears from the display. You can skip these Bands to 300 steps per second in those bands that Band. N 1. Wait for each Band.) Using DATA Skip. Press at an unwanted signal, but will resume searching in only one you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have 5 kHz steps. (See the table on page for the step size for about...
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... scanner contains no serviceable parts. Replace the Battery Cover by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. n Avoid placing the unit in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power will cause scanner memory loss. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. n Do not use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. n Clean the outside of the noise. n Do not plug...
... scanner contains no serviceable parts. Replace the Battery Cover by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. n Avoid placing the unit in high-moisture environments such as prolonged periods without power will cause scanner memory loss. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. n Do not use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. n Clean the outside of the noise. n Do not plug...
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Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your SportCat are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: (317) 842-2483, 8:00 ... Battery Pack Replacement Rubber Antenna Earphone AC Adapter/Charger Black Leather Carrying Case Yellow Leather Carrying Case Straight Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) Belt Clip with 2 screws Pack of Direct Channel Memo Pads with Plastic Cover SportCat Sports Frequency Guide SportCat Operating Guide PART ...
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your SportCat are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: (317) 842-2483, 8:00 ... Battery Pack Replacement Rubber Antenna Earphone AC Adapter/Charger Black Leather Carrying Case Yellow Leather Carrying Case Straight Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) Belt Clip with 2 screws Pack of Direct Channel Memo Pads with Plastic Cover SportCat Sports Frequency Guide SportCat Operating Guide PART ...
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... end of the programmed frequencies are some programmed channels. Check the power connections. Adjust the Squelch Control. Check the antenna connection. Adjust the Squelch Control. The address and phone number are listed in a fringe area. Troubleshooting If your SportCat is turned on. Scan won 't work . Check the antenna connection. PROBLEM SOLUTION Scanner won 't stop. Search won't start . Try Band Search. Improper reception. Make sure the power switch is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Check the Keypad Lock. If you still...
... end of the programmed frequencies are some programmed channels. Check the power connections. Adjust the Squelch Control. Check the antenna connection. Adjust the Squelch Control. The address and phone number are listed in a fringe area. Troubleshooting If your SportCat is turned on. Scan won 't work . Check the antenna connection. PROBLEM SOLUTION Scanner won 't stop. Search won't start . Try Band Search. Improper reception. Make sure the power switch is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Check the Keypad Lock. If you still...
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... availability of manufacture. Power Requirements: 4.8V DC (internal battery or AC Adapter/Charger) Certified in accordance with antenna attached) Weight: 0.77 lb. Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: 100 Banks: Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each WX: 7 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather Service) Search Bands: 12 Preprogrammed Search bands (NFM or AM) Frequency Range Steps Mode 29.0-29.7 Mhz 5 kHz NFM 29.7-50.0 Mhz 5 kHz NFM 50.0-54...
... availability of manufacture. Power Requirements: 4.8V DC (internal battery or AC Adapter/Charger) Certified in accordance with antenna attached) Weight: 0.77 lb. Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: 100 Banks: Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each WX: 7 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather Service) Search Bands: 12 Preprogrammed Search bands (NFM or AM) Frequency Range Steps Mode 29.0-29.7 Mhz 5 kHz NFM 29.7-50.0 Mhz 5 kHz NFM 50.0-54...
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... this unit to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). n IMPORTANT! n WARNING: Set the Volume to rain or moisture. Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to be waterproof. This may explode if disposed of the proper impedance (32Ω). Uniden DOES NOT represent this scanner...
... this unit to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). n IMPORTANT! n WARNING: Set the Volume to rain or moisture. Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to be waterproof. This may explode if disposed of the proper impedance (32Ω). Uniden DOES NOT represent this scanner...
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.... Ft. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be free from state to warrantor at any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by the Operating Guide for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to this warranty at : Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. One Year Limited...
.... Ft. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be free from state to warrantor at any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by the Operating Guide for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to this warranty at : Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. One Year Limited...
