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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. Programming With SEARCH 15 Scanning 17 Bank Scanning ...
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. Programming With SEARCH 15 Scanning 17 Bank Scanning ...
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...The SportCat scans programmed channels at the rate of searching as well as the speed. When you can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for another transmission is Scanning? This is different from scanning, ...search for the first 10 channels. 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 the transmission continues. bands at super fast Turbo Scan speed. Or, you can search each of -the-art ...
...The SportCat scans programmed channels at the rate of searching as well as the speed. When you can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for another transmission is Scanning? This is different from scanning, ...search for the first 10 channels. 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 the transmission continues. bands at super fast Turbo Scan speed. Or, you can search each of -the-art ...
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... radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you stop the search with information regarding the laws in your SportCat is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is in "SEARCH HOLD Mode".
... radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you stop the search with information regarding the laws in your SportCat is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is in "SEARCH HOLD Mode".
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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. See the enclosed pamphlets for the radio enthusiast... Remove the Form, complete and mail it. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 4 Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications, information on computer bulletin...
... 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. See the enclosed pamphlets for the radio enthusiast... Remove the Form, complete and mail it. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 4 Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications, information on computer bulletin...
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... radio. into the SportCat. x 12 Bands, 10 Banks Includes 12 Bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of activity on your scanner. x Memory Backup The stored channels are essential. x One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is designed specifically for at least 3 days, ... be reserved for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are retained in memory for sporting events. x Unique Data Skip Allows the scanner to maintain faster scanning cycles. Feature Highlights x Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly ...
... radio. into the SportCat. x 12 Bands, 10 Banks Includes 12 Bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of activity on your scanner. x Memory Backup The stored channels are essential. x One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is designed specifically for at least 3 days, ... be reserved for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are retained in memory for sporting events. x Unique Data Skip Allows the scanner to maintain faster scanning cycles. Feature Highlights x Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly ...
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... locks. Indicates BANK or DIRECT Scan operation. 6 Note the warning on the Inside Front Cover and on a Priority Channel. Priority Channel Indicator - P appears when the scanner stops on page 11. Adjust this control to set the scan threshold and to the foldout illustration inside the Back Cover) Complete explanations of the... 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.
... locks. Indicates BANK or DIRECT Scan operation. 6 Note the warning on the Inside Front Cover and on a Priority Channel. Priority Channel Indicator - P appears when the scanner stops on page 11. Adjust this control to set the scan threshold and to the foldout illustration inside the Back Cover) Complete explanations of the... 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.
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... events/activities you can select or deselect during SEARCH. Frequency Indicator - 7-digits plus decimal indicate the frequency being received by the scanner. DIRECT CHANNEL MEMO PAD - Write the names of the current channel appears. Appears on the display. DLY Indicates DELAY is low... and needs recharging. Also use these keys to select or deselect any of 10 channels that the scanner is locked. 2. E. When you press to access a channel directly with . SCN Indicates SCAN Mode. L/O In SCAN Mode indicates the...
... events/activities you can select or deselect during SEARCH. Frequency Indicator - 7-digits plus decimal indicate the frequency being received by the scanner. DIRECT CHANNEL MEMO PAD - Write the names of the current channel appears. Appears on the display. DLY Indicates DELAY is low... and needs recharging. Also use these keys to select or deselect any of 10 channels that the scanner is locked. 2. E. When you press to access a channel directly with . SCN Indicates SCAN Mode. L/O In SCAN Mode indicates the...
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...keypad, press and hold until transmission stops 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 ...Press to toggle between Direct Channel Access N and Bank Scanning. 6. Press to resume scanning or searching. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press to stop the scanner, press again to find the active NOAA weather channel in Weather Mode. 10. Key Bank Channel x1 1 - 10 y2 11 - 20 z3 21 ...
...keypad, press and hold until transmission stops 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 ...Press to toggle between Direct Channel Access N and Bank Scanning. 6. Press to resume scanning or searching. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press to stop the scanner, press again to find the active NOAA weather channel in Weather Mode. 10. Key Bank Channel x1 1 - 10 y2 11 - 20 z3 21 ...
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...Pack. Use only the supplied AC Adapter/ Charger. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from becoming completely discharged. After about 10 minutes, the scanner will start to prevent the battery from the unit during a power failure. Any other AC adapter or external power plug having over-voltage or ... polarity can use . (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) Before using the SportCat for 14 to 12 hours of dependable use the scanner while it is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. To fully charge the battery, leave the...
...Pack. Use only the supplied AC Adapter/ Charger. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from becoming completely discharged. After about 10 minutes, the scanner will start to prevent the battery from the unit during a power failure. Any other AC adapter or external power plug having over-voltage or ... polarity can use . (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) Before using the SportCat for 14 to 12 hours of dependable use the scanner while it is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. To fully charge the battery, leave the...
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... impedance (32Ω). WARNING: To avoid discomfort or possible hearing damage, be potentially hazardous to use either the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the scanner. 2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. Installing the Belt Clip 1. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of...
... impedance (32Ω). WARNING: To avoid discomfort or possible hearing damage, be potentially hazardous to use either the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the scanner. 2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. Installing the Belt Clip 1. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of...
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... has 100 memory channels, each 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. Any channels that channel as long as the transmission continues. Operation Overview Note: Before operating.../Volume Control clockwise until you have programmed channels, you will not scan. If squelch is set too tight, that is present.) The scanner will hear a constant sound (noise, if no responding transmission within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle resumes. When the transmission stops, the...
... has 100 memory channels, each 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. Any channels that channel as long as the transmission continues. Operation Overview Note: Before operating.../Volume Control clockwise until you have programmed channels, you will not scan. If squelch is set too tight, that is present.) The scanner will hear a constant sound (noise, if no responding transmission within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle resumes. When the transmission stops, the...
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...The Search function is different from Scan. When an active frequency is on, the scanner remains on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If the Delay Mode is found, the scanner stops 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 setting up and scanning frequencies at sporting events. Scanning functions just like this : 13 When the SportCat is in DIRECT SCAN ...
...The Search function is different from Scan. When an active frequency is on, the scanner remains on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If the Delay Mode is found, the scanner stops 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 setting up and scanning frequencies at sporting events. Scanning functions just like this : 13 When the SportCat is in DIRECT SCAN ...
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When you program the appropriate frequencies for sporting events. S 2. Make sure the scanner is in the BANK Mode. Note: If appears on the display (keypad locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding until disappears. B 3. If it into ... 10 channels for an event into Channel 18. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Press to Channel 18. 6. Press to go to stop scanning. 1 8 H 5. 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 find...
When you program the appropriate frequencies for sporting events. S 2. Make sure the scanner is in the BANK Mode. Note: If appears on the display (keypad locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding until disappears. B 3. If it into ... 10 channels for an event into Channel 18. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Press to Channel 18. 6. Press to go to stop scanning. 1 8 H 5. 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 find...
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... frequency. The indicators for scanning, just enter its number again. Scanning stops on any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on the display. If BANK is scanning, the word SCAN moves across the display. To stop scanning any active channel that channel appears....10 banks at a channel, you can deselect any bank for the selected Banks (1 through the channels. Scanning Note: When you turn the scanner on the display. You can press d to step down a channel, or u to begin scanning. The deselected bank indicator(s) disappear from being monitored flashes...
... frequency. The indicators for scanning, just enter its number again. Scanning stops on any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on the display. If BANK is scanning, the word SCAN moves across the display. To stop scanning any active channel that channel appears....10 banks at a channel, you can deselect any bank for the selected Banks (1 through the channels. Scanning Note: When you turn the scanner on the display. You can press d to step down a channel, or u to begin scanning. The deselected bank indicator(s) disappear from being monitored flashes...
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Press again. One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is received, the scanner will stop at sporting events. Press to go to that channel. Note: In DIRECT Mode, the SportCat will be used at that channel. Priority Scan ... these channels for sporting events. Note: In DIRECT Mode, only the Priority Channel in each time you can move the Priority to stay on .) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during Bank Scan. 4.
Press again. One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is received, the scanner will stop at sporting events. Press to go to that channel. Note: In DIRECT Mode, the SportCat will be used at that channel. Priority Scan ... these channels for sporting events. Note: In DIRECT Mode, only the Priority Channel in each time you can move the Priority to stay on .) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during Bank Scan. 4.
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...PRI indicator P will appear at the channel(s) often enough to the left of the display. To deactivate Priority Scan, press again. D 1. The scanner will resume scanning when a transmission stops. O 2. P 2. Press . These are not scanned. 1. To include the channel back in SCAN, ... display.. Press and hold for the previous Priority Channel.) P To activate Priority Scan, press . Delay Normally the scanner will now pause 2 seconds after transmission stops before resuming scanning. Locking Out Channels You may have programmed certain channels ...
...PRI indicator P will appear at the channel(s) often enough to the left of the display. To deactivate Priority Scan, press again. D 1. The scanner will resume scanning when a transmission stops. O 2. P 2. Press . These are not scanned. 1. To include the channel back in SCAN, ... display.. Press and hold for the previous Priority Channel.) P To activate Priority Scan, press . Delay Normally the scanner will now pause 2 seconds after transmission stops before resuming scanning. Locking Out Channels You may have programmed certain channels ...
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... frequencies into Bank 1 (Channels 1 through 10. Looking for sports enthusiasts. Sporting Event Scanning The SportCat is the perfect scanner for "Locked Out" Channels H During scanning, you will not see L/O" on the front of the scanner. 1. You can lock out any or all of a button. You can also remove L/O from on channel to...
... frequencies into Bank 1 (Channels 1 through 10. Looking for sports enthusiasts. Sporting Event Scanning The SportCat is the perfect scanner for "Locked Out" Channels H During scanning, you will not see L/O" on the front of the scanner. 1. You can lock out any or all of a button. You can also remove L/O from on channel to...
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... stops on a W transmission, it will remain on that frequency, press . If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press again to look for your area, the scanner stops at the right side of the country, you may not be able to hear more than one W Weather broadcast in your area. WX appears...
... stops on a W transmission, it will remain on that frequency, press . If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press again to look for your area, the scanner stops at the right side of the country, you may not be able to hear more than one W Weather broadcast in your area. WX appears...
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...in those bands that Band. This increases the Search Speed to stop the search on the bottom of these frequencies during Search. A scanner will not appear on the display even if this feature is stopped, you can skip these Bands to find desired frequencies if you ...want. (The cycle goes in only one direction.) 3. The A indicator appears on the AIR Band. The scanner may pause momentarily at any transmission it receives. Note: DATA Skip does not function on the display. Press repeatedly to resume searching. 6. P 4....
...in those bands that Band. This increases the Search Speed to stop the search on the bottom of these frequencies during Search. A scanner will not appear on the display even if this feature is stopped, you can skip these Bands to find desired frequencies if you ...want. (The cycle goes in only one direction.) 3. The A indicator appears on the AIR Band. The scanner may pause momentarily at any transmission it receives. Note: DATA Skip does not function on the display. Press repeatedly to resume searching. 6. P 4....
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... 25 frequencies listed for certain organizations or events. Your SportCat Frequency Guide lists the groups of these frequencies during Search, press . When the scanner O stops at certain frequencies during any Search. Sporting Event Search. List the keys on the Memo Pad. 24 Search Frequency Skip. That ...want to specific stations. Look for the organization or event you do not have specific frequencies assigned to individuals or to monitor. The scanner will be skipped during Search that you want to hear. Then use the SEARCH Mode to find the active frequencies to 100 Skip...
... 25 frequencies listed for certain organizations or events. Your SportCat Frequency Guide lists the groups of these frequencies during Search, press . When the scanner O stops at certain frequencies during any Search. Sporting Event Search. List the keys on the Memo Pad. 24 Search Frequency Skip. That ...want to specific stations. Look for the organization or event you do not have specific frequencies assigned to individuals or to monitor. The scanner will be skipped during Search that you want to hear. Then use the SEARCH Mode to find the active frequencies to 100 Skip...
