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How To Program A Bearcat Bc350a
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English Owners Manual - Page 1
... Scanning 2
Types of Communications 2 Where to Obtain More Information 3 Unpacking 3 Optional Accessories 3 Summary of Features 4 Installing the BC350A 5 For Home Use 5 For Mobile Use 5 Controls and Functions 7 Screens 11 Scanning Overview 13 Getting Started 13 Adjusting the Squelch 14 Programming Frequencies 14 Program Lock Feature 17 Channel Lock Out 18 A Word About Memory Back...
English Owners Manual - Page 2
... can add it ! So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for either service category, you instantly into the exciting world of scanning action. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of up to monitor communication such as: • Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather broadcasts...
English Owners Manual - Page 3
...BC350A Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna • AC Adapter (Model AD-140U) • Mobile Mounting Bracket with Hardware • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Power Cord • This Operating Guide • Registration Form (in this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories...Information
The Bearcat Radio Club ...
English Owners Manual - Page 4
... all NOAA
Weather Service Broadcasting bank. That is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. into the BC350A.
*Super Turbo Scan: US patent pending
Six Banks Five pre-programmed Service banks and one of the most advanced communication products available today. These banks include:
POLICE: 739-frequency (non-erasable...
English Owners Manual - Page 5
... for marking the location of the mounting screws. Insert the DC plug end of antenna at a local electronics store.)
• If the optional antenna has no cable, use the same screw holes to mount the BC350A. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation)
Mounting the Radio 1. Note: If there are screws already holding...
English Owners Manual - Page 7
...different ways: To manually step up to step through all preset for more than one second.
After programming, press [PRIVATE] to deactivate Hold Mode. Controls and Functions
Front Panel
[HOLD] KEY
Press [HOLD...).
7 In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to stop scanning or searching. You can program up or down a frequency in any bank key or [SEARCH] to activate PRIVATE scan. To ...
English Owners Manual - Page 8
...bank.)
The AIR band bank key is now displayed next to "SRCH".
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They are programmed into the Marine (MRN) bank. Press [AIR] to start searching upward from a higher frequency to... a lower frequency, press [DOWN]. (The symbol is fully pre-programmed (108.000 to 136.975 MHz). Press [POLICE] to start scanning fire and emergency frequencies. In...
English Owners Manual - Page 9
...the Hold Mode. Press a programmable bank key ([PRIVATE], [FIRE/EMG] or [POLICE]) to be programmed. [L/O] KEY
Press [L/O] to "lock out" or prevent scanning of the displayed frequency. [L/O] is displayed... on the screen).
When you to select the channel of the bank to start Programming Mode. It is locked out. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank...
English Owners Manual - Page 10
...]) key is disabled, pressing [PROG] emits an error entry tone and displays "PrG-Loc". When programming is disabled.
ANT. (Antenna) Connector
EXT. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. If you have a Motorola-type plug, use the optional adapter ( PLG 134).
Note: Use only the specified AC Adapter or DC power...
English Owners Manual - Page 13
...on the same channel for 2 more active frequencies.
• PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you have programmed in the display. Note: In case of the band. Turn the Squelch [SQ] Control fully...Overview
You can hear a steady noise.
3. Getting Started
The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for any active frequency step by "MEMO LOSS" on the display), all settings will stop and...
English Owners Manual - Page 14
... far counterclockwise from the threshold, you can press [PRIVATE] to scan your favorite collections.
5. The scanner will open , you have learned how to the end. Programming Frequencies
Before you will hear a constant sound (noise, if no signal is recommended that frequency to a comfortable listening level. Adjust the volume to the PRIVATE...
English Owners Manual - Page 15
...
BAND
Note: Press
to select the band which covers that you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band,
and want to program. POLICE
POLICE
Press:
146.5600
POLICE icon appears in the display.
2. POLICE
2 screens flip-flops to indicate that channel 1 is near the frequency you known...
English Owners Manual - Page 16
... two ways:
Find an open channel, "000.0000"
- HOLD
Press:
1.
146.5600
HOLD
SRCH
HOLD icon appears in a channel).
OR - It can erase a programmed frequency in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... POLICE
2 screens flip-flops to indicate that you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148...
English Owners Manual - Page 17
... 50 - 54 by pressing [BAND] in Search Band 50 - 54. 1. Example 4: Erasing a programmed frequency in Channel 13 of the PRIVATE bank. Press [HOLD] to display "50.0000" or "54... display "000.0000". Program Lock Feature
The BC350A has a program lock feature [Memory Lock] to go into Program Mode. 4. Press [PROG] to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized programming. Press [DOWN] one...
English Owners Manual - Page 19
... you stored in any bank at one time. In the event of a power failure, the scanner provides approximately 30 days of memory back-up
Your BC350A has a convenient type of memory retention so you don't immediately lose the frequencies you hear the multi-beep ("L/O" disappears). A Word About Memory Back-up system...
English Owners Manual - Page 20
... one channel at any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out).
Weather scan will improve the reception. Because weather channels ... [WX], the BC350A will stop scanning at a time (one weather station.
When you can press [SEARCH] to start scanning, press any bank key again to program a weather frequency into...
English Owners Manual - Page 21
... heard, it to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of the receiver.
Repairs • Do not attempt any repair. Birdies... no sound is not severe, you hear the entry tone for the BC350A are internally-generated signals inherent in the electronics of memory loss. If your scanner stops during SEARCH mode and no ...
English Owners Manual - Page 22
...key is at the Accessory position.
* Make sure the power switch is turned on the wall switch of your room. Try the band search.
22 Troubleshooting
If your dealer or local electronics store.
• Check...
• It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Check with your BC350A is blown.
You could be in a fringe area.
English Owners Manual - Page 23
PROGRAM key won 't start . If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the ... the Squelch Control. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • Adjust Squelch. • Scan or search must first be stopped.
• Programming lock is ON. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual).
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PROBLEM Scan won't start ...
English Owners Manual - Page 24
... and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
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POLICE: FIRE/EMG: AIR: MRN: WX: PRIVATE:
739 programmed plus 20 programmable channels 197 programmed plus 10 programmable channels 1,160 programmed. (All aircraft) 90 Programmed. (All Marine) 7 programmed. (All NOAA weather service) 20 channels fully user programmable...
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