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Question posted by duankazw on March 19th, 2014
Uniden Bearcat Bc350a Wont Pick Up Fire Frequencies
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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...
English Owners Manual - Page 2
... on that , there's even a fully programmable bank for that category. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for 2 more in Service Scan system brings you instantly into the exciting world of favorite frequencies. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of Communication
You will be able to begin using it remains...
English Owners Manual - Page 3
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories for the radio enthusiast. PLG-134 Antenna Adapter - Please read this Operating Guide) • Frequency Directories Order Form and other similar hobby clubs have publications, information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for your BC350A are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service ...
English Owners Manual - Page 4
....000 MHz 450.000 to 470.000 MHz 470.000 to
search.
The BC350A scans about five times faster than any standard scanner sold in the United States. WX:
7 frequency (non-erasable memory) all Marine channels. FIRE/EMG: 97-frequency (non-erasable memory) Service bank with 20 additional programmable channels. PRIVATE: 20-channel...
English Owners Manual - Page 5
...frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may be necessary for marking the location of the AC Adapter into the ANT connector.
Avoid a
location that could cause scanner memory loss.
3. A mating plug may improve the reception.
4. Use the BC350A...dashboard, you can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.)
• If the optional antenna has no cable, use...
English Owners Manual - Page 7
...up to step through all preset for more than one second.
To rapidly search or scan frequencies/channels upwards or downwards, press [UP] or [DOWN] for each band (see Technical ... the search during Search Mode, press [UP] to search upward to a higher frequency, or [DOWN] to search downward to a lower frequency. In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to stop scanning or searching. ...
English Owners Manual - Page 8
... the AIR band. In Search Mode, (after pressing [SEARCH]), the [BAND] key becomes active. The POLICE bank contains over 700 known frequencies used for storing new frequencies into this bank.)
The AIR band bank key is now displayed next to "SRCH".
8 All 90 marine channels are programmed into the Weather (WX) bank...
English Owners Manual - Page 9
... incoming signal. LCD Display
The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel or its frequency. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank indicators. (See the Screens ... Control Adjust [SQ] to step up one of these keys, "Error" will not erase the programmed frequency.
[BAND] KEY
This key is displayed on the screen). Press this mode.
[PROG] KEY
This...
English Owners Manual - Page 13
... the transmission ends. Getting Started
The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for any active frequency step by "MEMO LOSS" on the display), all settings will remain on... keys,
[POLICE], [FIRE/EMG], [AIR], [WX] or [MRN], to find an active frequency.
• Band Search Select a frequency band to search. Note: In case of the programmable banks (PRIVATE, POLICE or FIRE/EMG). ...
English Owners Manual - Page 14
...to the end. Note: Later, when you have learned how to open the squelch. Programming Frequencies
Before you can scan the PRIVATE bank, you can hear the voice (scanning is the threshold ...point at which scanning starts. If you do not program a Weather frequency into the PRIVATE bank.
14 Adjust the volume to complete the programming. You should hear a steady...
English Owners Manual - Page 15
...C H 146.5600 HOLD
PROG
Press:
CH appears & blinking to indicate that channel 1 is near the frequency you want to indicate that you want to stop searching. POLICE
2 screens flip-flops to program it into...15
HOLD SCAN
BAND
Note: Press
to select the band which covers that frequency. HOLD
Press:
1.
146.5600
HOLD
SRCH
HOLD icon appears in the display. When you known a local...
English Owners Manual - Page 16
...HOLD
POLICE
PROG
4.
1 146.5600 Press:
to indicate that you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band,
and want to find and display "000.0000" on the ... HOLD
Press:
1.
146.5600
HOLD
SRCH
HOLD icon appears in the display. You can erase a programmed frequency in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... Press [PRIVATE] then [HOLD], and use...
English Owners Manual - Page 17
... [UP] one time at the "54.0000" screen to display "000.0000"
- Example 4: Erasing a programmed frequency in Search Band 50 - 54. 1.
Press [PROG] to display "50.0000" or "54.0000". 5. Use... To find "000.0000" in Channel 13 of the PRIVATE bank. Program Lock Feature
The BC350A has a program lock feature [Memory Lock] to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized programming. ...
English Owners Manual - Page 19
...) for scanning. Now all locked out channels in any bank at one time. A Word About 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). In the event of a power failure, the scanner provides approximately 30 days of...
English Owners Manual - Page 20
... that channel. In the Scan/Hold mode, you press [WX], the BC350A will stop scanning at a time (one frequency step each for your area from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels. Press [...through that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. Weather scan will improve the reception. When the BC350A is not recommended to monitor weather broadcasts, such as in the Scan/Hold Mode. The ...
English Owners Manual - Page 21
... before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. Repairs • Do not attempt...hear the entry tone for the BC350A are: 31.200, 41.600, and 52.000 MHz)
21 Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it ...8226; Avoid placing the unit in the electronics of the receiver. A higher elevation, if possible, may be able ...
English Owners Manual - Page 22
... mobile installation only
• Check the connections at the Accessory position.
* Make sure the power switch is turned on...the time. Scan won 't work
Improper reception. Check with your BC350A is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Move the...scan
• It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
This may...
English Owners Manual - Page 23
... won't start .
If you still cannot get satisfactory 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 work. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual).
23 PROGRAM...
English Owners Manual - Page 24
...(- 4ºF) to change without notice.
24 Features, specifications, and availability of manufacture. Frequency Coverage
Steps
29.000 to 30.000 MHz
5kHz
30.000 to 50.000 MHz
5kHz
...channels per second. Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of optional accessories are all subject to + 60ºC (+ 140ºF)
Size:
5-1/5" (W) x 6-15/16" (D) x ...
English Owners Manual - Page 26
NOTE: The installation, possession, or use of Uniden America Corporation. Bearcat® is a registered trademark of this unit to be waterproof. Your local law enforcement officials should be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in your community. To reduce the risk of Uniden America Corporation. Uniden DOES NOT represent this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may...
