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... the Flexible Antenna 10 Installing the Belt Clip 11 Using 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
... the Flexible Antenna 10 Installing the Belt Clip 11 Using 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
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...store frequencies such as sporting events, police, fire/emergency, and other communications into your SportCat. What is Searching? About Your New SportCat The SportCat™ is in "SCAN HOLD Mode". It can search for Uniden scanners, can also use super fast Turbo Search. Or, you can select an optional Delay... so the scanner stays on all 100 channels at up with the progress and ...
...store frequencies such as sporting events, police, fire/emergency, and other communications into your SportCat. What is Searching? About Your New SportCat The SportCat™ is in "SCAN HOLD Mode". It can search for Uniden scanners, can also use super fast Turbo Search. Or, you can select an optional Delay... so the scanner stays on all 100 channels at up with the progress and ...
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... in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF "T" Band Public Service "800" Band Important!: The SportCat will be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in the following 12 Bands: Frequency Range Steps Mode Transmission 29.0-29.7 MHz 5 kHz NFM 29.7-50.0 MHz... scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you stop the search with information regarding the laws in "SEARCH HOLD Mode". When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is in your SportCat is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner.
... in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF "T" Band Public Service "800" Band Important!: The SportCat will be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in the following 12 Bands: Frequency Range Steps Mode Transmission 29.0-29.7 MHz 5 kHz NFM 29.7-50.0 MHz... scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you stop the search with information regarding the laws in "SEARCH HOLD Mode". When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is in your SportCat is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner.
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...this list: n SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner n Rubber Antenna n AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) n Earphone n Belt Clip n Battery (BP-180) n This Operating Guide n Extra 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 ... for the radio enthusiast. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 4 Remove the Form, complete and mail it. Additional information is stapled in the center of purchase immediately.
...this list: n SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner n Rubber Antenna n AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) n Earphone n Belt Clip n Battery (BP-180) n This Operating Guide n Extra 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 ... for the radio enthusiast. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. 4 Remove the Form, complete and mail it. Additional information is stapled in the center of purchase immediately.
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... allows you to keep track of your scanner. Bank 1 should be searched within the bands of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. (Priority Channels are essential. x One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is why we combined our latest technology ...3 days, and typically 14 days, when the Battery Pack is not totally continuous from the scanner. 5 Feature Highlights x Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly 100 channels per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because the ...
... allows you to keep track of your scanner. Bank 1 should be searched within the bands of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. (Priority Channels are essential. x One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is why we combined our latest technology ...3 days, and typically 14 days, when the Battery Pack is not totally continuous from the scanner. 5 Feature Highlights x Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly 100 channels per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because the ...
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...should fully charge the Battery Pack. Use only the supplied AC Adapter/ Charger. When charging is charging.) WARNING! After about 10 minutes, the scanner will shut itself off to the circuitry. 2. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from becoming completely discharged. Charging the Battery Pack 1. You can ... the end of the antenna onto the BNC connector on the Left side of the SportCat. 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 ...
...should fully charge the Battery Pack. Use only the supplied AC Adapter/ Charger. When charging is charging.) WARNING! After about 10 minutes, the scanner will shut itself off to the circuitry. 2. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from becoming completely discharged. Charging the Battery Pack 1. You can ... the end of the antenna onto the BNC connector on the Left side of the SportCat. 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 ...
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... be potentially hazardous to your hearing. Installing the Belt Clip 1. IMPORTANT! Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. Use of the SportCat is monaural audio , but you will hear it in both headphones of the Squelch may be sure to use either the supplied earphone, or a stereo... output of this jack is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. Be sure to set the Volume Control before plugging in the back of the scanner. 2. You can use only the supplied earphone, or stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). Place the Belt Clip on the mounting ...
... be potentially hazardous to your hearing. Installing the Belt Clip 1. IMPORTANT! Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. Use of the SportCat is monaural audio , but you will hear it in both headphones of the Squelch may be sure to use either the supplied earphone, or a stereo... output of this jack is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. Be sure to set the Volume Control before plugging in the back of the scanner. 2. You can use only the supplied earphone, or stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Ω). Place the Belt Clip on the mounting ...
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... 3. At the squelch threshold, any incoming signal just slightly stronger than the noise will not scan. When the transmission stops, the SportCat resumes scanning. If there is required to open the squelch. Before turning on that is, too far counterclockwise from the threshold, you... faster scanning cycles. Any communication that are not programmed (000.0000) are monitoring a transmission, wait until it remains on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise just until you are skipped during scan. 12 If the...
... 3. At the squelch threshold, any incoming signal just slightly stronger than the noise will not scan. When the transmission stops, the SportCat resumes scanning. If there is required to open the squelch. Before turning on that is, too far counterclockwise from the threshold, you... faster scanning cycles. Any communication that are not programmed (000.0000) are monitoring a transmission, wait until it remains on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Turn the Squelch Control counterclockwise just until you are skipped during scan. 12 If the...
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... 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. When the SportCat is in DIRECT SCAN Mode. When an active frequency is found, the scanner stops on SEARCH Mode, the display will look something like BANK SCAN, except...
... 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. When the SportCat is in DIRECT SCAN Mode. When an active frequency is found, the scanner stops on SEARCH Mode, the display will look something like BANK SCAN, except...
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... any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on H S the displayed channel, and only the bank indicator for the selected Banks (1 through the channels. Bank Scanning B 1. The SportCat should begin scanning. The indicator of the Bank currently being scanned by...in when you turned it off. S 2. The indicators for that is scanning, the word SCAN moves across the display. While the SportCat is not "Locked Out", and displays the Channel Number and frequency. Scanning resumes automatically after the transmission stops. 4. You can press...
... any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on H S the displayed channel, and only the bank indicator for the selected Banks (1 through the channels. Bank Scanning B 1. The SportCat should begin scanning. The indicator of the Bank currently being scanned by...in when you turned it off. S 2. The indicators for that is scanning, the word SCAN moves across the display. While the SportCat is not "Locked Out", and displays the Channel Number and frequency. Scanning resumes automatically after the transmission stops. 4. You can press...
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... to resume scanning. Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on a channel the SportCat stops HS at that channel. One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is received, the scanner will scan only the first 10 channels (Bank 1), even if you can access the first 10...each time you go to Channel 10. You can reprogram them each Bank. (e.g. B 1. Note: In DIRECT Mode, the SportCat will stop at . H 3. Press to change to stay on .) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during scanning. To access a specific channel: H 1. Press . 2. You can...
... to resume scanning. Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on a channel the SportCat stops HS at that channel. One-Key Direct Access Channels The SportCat is received, the scanner will scan only the first 10 channels (Bank 1), even if you can access the first 10...each time you go to Channel 10. You can reprogram them each Bank. (e.g. B 1. Note: In DIRECT Mode, the SportCat will stop at . H 3. Press to change to stay on .) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during scanning. To access a specific channel: H 1. Press . 2. You can...
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.... Find the frequencies you want to listen to program the frequency you want to the most into Channel 1. You may want using the enclosed SportCat Frequency Guide. Looking for "Locked Out" Channels H During scanning, you can use u or d to check on the front of events, ...Then use the PRIORITY SCAN Mode to step through 10). You will hear 2 beeps and all types of the scanner. 1. Sporting Event Scanning The SportCat is the perfect scanner for all channels except empty channels (000.0000)MHz are listings for sports enthusiasts. There are returned to stop scanning...
.... Find the frequencies you want to listen to program the frequency you want to the most into Channel 1. You may want using the enclosed SportCat Frequency Guide. Looking for "Locked Out" Channels H During scanning, you can use u or d to check on the front of events, ...Then use the PRIORITY SCAN Mode to step through 10). You will hear 2 beeps and all types of the scanner. 1. Sporting Event Scanning The SportCat is the perfect scanner for all channels except empty channels (000.0000)MHz are listings for sports enthusiasts. There are returned to stop scanning...
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... a higher location will not resume automatically. When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that channel. You must press again to another station. 4. Weather Channel Scanning The SportCat is possible that frequency. 3. To resume H H W Weather Search, press again, or . It is designed to begin Weather...
... a higher location will not resume automatically. When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that channel. You must press again to another station. 4. Weather Channel Scanning The SportCat is possible that frequency. 3. To resume H H W Weather Search, press again, or . It is designed to begin Weather...
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... appears on the AIR Band. The indicator disappears from the display. Note: DATA Skip does not function on the display. Searching The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. Press repeatedly to activate TURBO SEARCH. During a Search, press to cycle through the 12 Bands until you... will stop the search on page for the step size for each Band.) Using DATA Skip. A scanner will resume searching in those bands that Band. Press again to search backward. The scanner may pause momentarily at any of the display.) N 2. You can press u or d to 300...
... appears on the AIR Band. The indicator disappears from the display. Note: DATA Skip does not function on the display. Searching The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. Press repeatedly to activate TURBO SEARCH. During a Search, press to cycle through the 12 Bands until you... will stop the search on page for the step size for each Band.) Using DATA Skip. A scanner will resume searching in those bands that Band. Press again to search backward. The scanner may pause momentarily at any of the display.) N 2. You can press u or d to 300...
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..." and will then search to find the active frequencies, and program them into Channels 1 through 10. The scanner will be skipped during Search that you want to program into the SportCat. List the keys on the Memo Pad. 24 Then use the SEARCH Mode to find the active frequencies to... Some sporting events do not want to specific stations. For example, there are over 25 frequencies listed for certain organizations or events. The scanner may stop at one of frequencies for the USGA. Sporting Event Search. You can program up to find other active frequencies. When the...
..." and will then search to find the active frequencies, and program them into Channels 1 through 10. The scanner will be skipped during Search that you want to program into the SportCat. List the keys on the Memo Pad. 24 Then use the SEARCH Mode to find the active frequencies to... Some sporting events do not want to specific stations. For example, there are over 25 frequencies listed for certain organizations or events. The scanner may stop at one of frequencies for the USGA. Sporting Event Search. You can program up to find other active frequencies. When the...
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...(at the time. Check the Keypad Lock. Troubleshooting If your SportCat is turned on. Check the volume and squelch. Reposition the scanner. Adjust the Squelch Control. Adjust the Squelch Control. PROBLEM SOLUTION Scanner won 't start . Scan won 't start . Scan won 't... stop. Check the antenna connection. It is possible that none of this manual). 29 Try Band Search. If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden...
...(at the time. Check the Keypad Lock. Troubleshooting If your SportCat is turned on. Check the volume and squelch. Reposition the scanner. Adjust the Squelch Control. Adjust the Squelch Control. PROBLEM SOLUTION Scanner won 't start . Scan won 't start . Scan won 't... stop. Check the antenna connection. It is possible that none of this manual). 29 Try Band Search. If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden...
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...or possible hearing damage if the Volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting. Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to charge this scanner, please read and observe the following: n WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO... NOT expose this unit to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the ear canal. Read the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for important information. Sportcat...
...or possible hearing damage if the Volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting. Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to charge this scanner, please read and observe the following: n WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO... NOT expose this unit to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the ear canal. Read the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for important information. Sportcat...