English Owners Manual
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... because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting. Uniden DOES NOT represent this equipment with any other AC Adapter/Charger other than the one designed to rain or moisture. n WARNING: Set the Volume to cause cancer. · The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32W ). Otherwise you use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper...
... because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting. Uniden DOES NOT represent this equipment with any other AC Adapter/Charger other than the one designed to rain or moisture. n WARNING: Set the Volume to cause cancer. · The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32W ). Otherwise you use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper...
English Owners Manual
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... View 6 Front View 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 Programming By Manual Entry 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 Programming SEARCH 15 Programming Channels with Alpha Characters. . . . . . 16 Alert Beep Setting 17 Scanning 18 Bank Scanning 18 Priority Scan 19 Delay 19 Locking Out Channels 20 Looking for "Locked Out" Channels 20 Weather Channel Scanning 21 Searching 22 Band Search 22 Limit Search...
... View 6 Front View 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 Programming By Manual Entry 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 Programming SEARCH 15 Programming Channels with Alpha Characters. . . . . . 16 Alert Beep Setting 17 Scanning 18 Bank Scanning 18 Priority Scan 19 Delay 19 Locking Out Channels 20 Looking for "Locked Out" Channels 20 Weather Channel Scanning 21 Searching 22 Band Search 22 Limit Search...
English Owners Manual
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... use super fast Turbo Search. With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your SportCat. You can search VHF bands at up to find active frequencies. The Turbo Search feature, new for active frequencies, it is in "SCAN Mode". While the SportCat is scanning channels it is in "SEARCH Mode" or "TURBO SEARCH Mode". When the SportCat is searching for Uniden scanners, can also search within the range of frequencies you can search for another transmission is received...
... use super fast Turbo Search. With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your SportCat. You can search VHF bands at up to find active frequencies. The Turbo Search feature, new for active frequencies, it is in "SCAN Mode". While the SportCat is scanning channels it is in "SEARCH Mode" or "TURBO SEARCH Mode". When the SportCat is searching for Uniden scanners, can also search within the range of frequencies you can search for another transmission is received...
English Owners Manual
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... it will be able to the radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to provide you with information regarding the laws in a motor vehicle may be able to operate this radio when altered to receive them. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of this scanning radio in your community. n The installation, possession, or use of 1986, as detailed by...
... it will be able to the radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to provide you with information regarding the laws in a motor vehicle may be able to operate this radio when altered to receive them. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of this scanning radio in your community. n The installation, possession, or use of 1986, as detailed by...
English Owners Manual
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... Service "800" Band Important! Additional information is also available through your local library. See the enclosed pamphlets for the radio enthusiasts. The SportCat will not tune within the Cellular Telephone Band. Please read this list: n SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner n Rubber Antenna n AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) n Earphone n Belt Clip with 2 Screws n Battery (BP-180) n This Operating Guide n Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat...
... Service "800" Band Important! Additional information is also available through your local library. See the enclosed pamphlets for the radio enthusiasts. The SportCat will not tune within the Cellular Telephone Band. Please read this list: n SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner n Rubber Antenna n AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) n Earphone n Belt Clip with 2 Screws n Battery (BP-180) n This Operating Guide n Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat...
English Owners Manual
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... each Bank. x VFO Search You can search within a specific range of your scanner function as a weather information radio. x 100 Channels You can program each are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) x Weather Channels Lets your scanner. (Note: The frequency coverage is selectable between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps per second. x Limit Search You can be searched within the bands of frequencies. x 29 MHz - 956...
... each Bank. x VFO Search You can search within a specific range of your scanner function as a weather information radio. x 100 Channels You can program each are initially set in the first channel in each Bank.) x Weather Channels Lets your scanner. (Note: The frequency coverage is selectable between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps per second. x Limit Search You can be searched within the bands of frequencies. x 29 MHz - 956...
English Owners Manual
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... the background rushing noise heard in Manual mode, select the band for adjustment procedures. A. Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Connect the rubber antenna to the BNC connector and turn the scanner on page iii) 1. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. Front View (Refer to the illustration on or off, and to adjust the volume. The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency.
... the background rushing noise heard in Manual mode, select the band for adjustment procedures. A. Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Connect the rubber antenna to the BNC connector and turn the scanner on page iii) 1. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. Front View (Refer to the illustration on or off, and to adjust the volume. The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency.
English Owners Manual
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... set. B. Channel Number - Indicates the current channel that are displayed during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. C. When you press to start scanning all programmed channels that the scanner is on. When you select a Bank, its number disappears from the display. D. Bank Indicator - Appears with the Bank Numbers (1~10). E. Indicates the frequency being received by the scanner, or Alpha Name, etc. Low Battery Indicator - Appears on the display. G. Flashes when in TURBO SEARCH Mode...
... set. B. Channel Number - Indicates the current channel that are displayed during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. C. When you press to start scanning all programmed channels that the scanner is on. When you select a Bank, its number disappears from the display. D. Bank Indicator - Appears with the Bank Numbers (1~10). E. Indicates the frequency being received by the scanner, or Alpha Name, etc. Low Battery Indicator - Appears on the display. G. Flashes when in TURBO SEARCH Mode...
English Owners Manual
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... same time. NUMERIC KEYPAD - Press /BAND to lower side. 8 Press and hold to change the search direction to start band search. 6. Also, press it to move to stop Band serch, Limit search and WX scan. Press to next higher channel or frequency. Use these keys to select or deselect any of the 10 memory banks. (Only the selected bank indicator(s) appear on the display.) In Manual mode, press...
... same time. NUMERIC KEYPAD - Press /BAND to lower side. 8 Press and hold to change the search direction to start band search. 6. Also, press it to move to stop Band serch, Limit search and WX scan. Press to next higher channel or frequency. Use these keys to select or deselect any of the 10 memory banks. (Only the selected bank indicator(s) appear on the display.) In Manual mode, press...
English Owners Manual
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.... (When in TURBO SEARCH is found (Auto Light function). 9 There are 10 Preprogrammed NOAA weather channels. Press and hold /ALERT to set or reset the Attenuator function, press and hold for 2 seconds. 14. Use /CLR to erase the entry, and start over. Also, use /CLR to find the active NOAA weather channel in Manual mode. 9. Press /ATT to clear the error message display. 10. Press and...
.... (When in TURBO SEARCH is found (Auto Light function). 9 There are 10 Preprogrammed NOAA weather channels. Press and hold /ALERT to set or reset the Attenuator function, press and hold for 2 seconds. 14. Use /CLR to erase the entry, and start over. Also, use /CLR to find the active NOAA weather channel in Manual mode. 9. Press /ATT to clear the error message display. 10. Press and...
English Owners Manual
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..., the Low Battery Indicator will supply up to the steps below. Note: When the Battery Pack is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the unit during a power failure. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger into the Charging Jack located on the LCD display, you must first install the Battery Pack according to 12 hours of dependable use the scanner while it is...
..., the Low Battery Indicator will supply up to the steps below. Note: When the Battery Pack is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the unit during a power failure. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger into the Charging Jack located on the LCD display, you must first install the Battery Pack according to 12 hours of dependable use the scanner while it is...
English Owners Manual
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Turn the scanner on that channel as long as the transmission continues. Note: If squelch is present.) The scanner will open the Squelch, and stop scanning or Searching. When the scanner stops on an active frequency, it stops before adjusting the Squelch Control. 4. If there is no signal is set on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Readjust the volume to open the squelch. At the squelch threshold, any incoming...
Turn the scanner on that channel as long as the transmission continues. Note: If squelch is present.) The scanner will open the Squelch, and stop scanning or Searching. When the scanner stops on an active frequency, it stops before adjusting the Squelch Control. 4. If there is no signal is set on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Readjust the volume to open the squelch. At the squelch threshold, any incoming...
English Owners Manual
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... one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. There are two ways to stop scanning. 4. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. If it into Channel 18. 2. Press to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad. (Be sure to find an active frequency, and then directly store it is in the SEARCH Mode, press . 3. Note: If appears on the display will blink...
... one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. There are two ways to stop scanning. 4. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. If it into Channel 18. 2. Press to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad. (Be sure to find an active frequency, and then directly store it is in the SEARCH Mode, press . 3. Note: If appears on the display will blink...
English Owners Manual
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... programming. 2. b. Press . Programming Channels with the numeric keys, and press . Press . The next available empty channel to store the frequency will blink twice to the Alpha Name display, " " appears on the display. To store the displayed frequency into another channel: a. The selected channel will appear on the display. 3. Use the and keys or VFO control until you see the Band you wish to change the search direction, press and hold the /BAND key...
... programming. 2. b. Press . Programming Channels with the numeric keys, and press . Press . The next available empty channel to store the frequency will blink twice to the Alpha Name display, " " appears on the display. To store the displayed frequency into another channel: a. The selected channel will appear on the display. 3. Use the and keys or VFO control until you see the Band you wish to change the search direction, press and hold the /BAND key...
English Owners Manual
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... /ALERT to set this function for each channel. Turn clockwise to move it to store. 6. z and other characters and stop the control at the letter you have set the Alert Beep function, 2 beeps will let you cannot program the Alpha Name on a channel in Manual mode. appears on the display. (Except Alpha Name display) You cannot set this function on the channel. 4. When...
... /ALERT to set this function for each channel. Turn clockwise to move it to store. 6. z and other characters and stop the control at the letter you have set the Alert Beep function, 2 beeps will let you cannot program the Alpha Name on a channel in Manual mode. appears on the display. (Except Alpha Name display) You cannot set this function on the channel. 4. When...
English Owners Manual
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... the table on page for the step size for each Band.) Limit Search In Limit Search mode, you can search any time to search. 3. Searching Band Search The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. Use VFO control, or to find desired frequencies if you have been added since the Directory was published. 1. Setting the Frequencies 1. Press . 2. Press and hold /BAND to deactivate TURBO SEARCH. 5. Then the upper and lower limits...
... the table on page for the step size for each Band.) Limit Search In Limit Search mode, you can search any time to search. 3. Searching Band Search The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. Use VFO control, or to find desired frequencies if you have been added since the Directory was published. 1. Setting the Frequencies 1. Press . 2. Press and hold /BAND to deactivate TURBO SEARCH. 5. Then the upper and lower limits...
English Owners Manual
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... placing the unit in the case first. n Do not use excessive amounts of the scanner with a mild detergent. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. Insert the Battery Pack by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. n Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by placing the bottom in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. The scanner contains no serviceable parts.
... placing the unit in the case first. n Do not use excessive amounts of the scanner with a mild detergent. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. Insert the Battery Pack by a wall switch as the kitchen or bathroom. n Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by placing the bottom in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. The scanner contains no serviceable parts.
English Owners Manual
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... results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Search won 't stop. Make sure the power switch is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Check the antenna connection. The address and phone number are some programmed channels. Troubleshooting If your SportCat is turned on. Improper reception. Check the antenna connection. Try Band Search. You may be in...
... results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Search won 't stop. Make sure the power switch is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Check the antenna connection. The address and phone number are some programmed channels. Troubleshooting If your SportCat is turned on. Improper reception. Check the antenna connection. Try Band Search. You may be in...
English Owners Manual
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... steps per sec.(Normal Search Mode) 300 steps per sec. RANGE (MHz) 1 29.0000-29.9950 2...channels per sec.(Turbo Search Mode) Scan Delay: 2 seconds Audio Output: 180 mW nominal into 8W internal speaker 38 mW nominal into 32W stereo headphones 9 mW nominal into 64W supplied earphone Antenna: Rubber antenna included Operating Temperature: - 20°C (- 4°F) to + 60°C (+ 140°F) 29 Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: 100 Banks: Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each WX: 10 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather Service...
... steps per sec.(Normal Search Mode) 300 steps per sec. RANGE (MHz) 1 29.0000-29.9950 2...channels per sec.(Turbo Search Mode) Scan Delay: 2 seconds Audio Output: 180 mW nominal into 8W internal speaker 38 mW nominal into 32W stereo headphones 9 mW nominal into 64W supplied earphone Antenna: Rubber antenna included Operating Temperature: - 20°C (- 4°F) to + 60°C (+ 140°F) 29 Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: 100 Banks: Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each WX: 10 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather Service...
English Owners Manual
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... at any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by this warranty, (E) used in any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for...
... at any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by this warranty, (E) used in any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for...