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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 About Scanning 1 Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner 2 Unpacking 2 Getting Started 3 Installing the BC244CLT 3 Operation 4 Controls and Functions 4 Scanning Overview 6 Clock Set-Up 7 Initial Clock Set-up 7 Reset the Clock Time 8 Set the Alarm Time 9 ...11 Set the Squelch 11 Programming Tips 13 Programming Frequencies 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 About Memory Back-up 16 Scanning Mode 16 Manual Mode 16 Direct Channel Access 17 Weather Channel Scan 18 Priority Scanning 19 Channel Lockout 20 About the Unit 23 Helpful Hints 23 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 About Scanning 1 Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner 2 Unpacking 2 Getting Started 3 Installing the BC244CLT 3 Operation 4 Controls and Functions 4 Scanning Overview 6 Clock Set-Up 7 Initial Clock Set-up 7 Reset the Clock Time 8 Set the Alarm Time 9 ...11 Set the Squelch 11 Programming Tips 13 Programming Frequencies 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 About Memory Back-up 16 Scanning Mode 16 Manual Mode 16 Direct Channel Access 17 Weather Channel Scan 18 Priority Scanning 19 Channel Lockout 20 About the Unit 23 Helpful Hints 23 ...
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Decimal Key Press to start scanning. 4 Also, use for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. 3. Lockout is retained in the frequency. SCAN Key Press to enter the decimal point in memory. Also, use for scanning. Lockout is ...an active channel or a channel selected in the weather mode. 8. M Key Steps down through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in Manual Mode. 7. OPERATION Controls and Functions 1. The L/O indicator appears when the current channel is locked out. E Key Enters the frequency or time setting...
Decimal Key Press to start scanning. 4 Also, use for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. 3. Lockout is retained in the frequency. SCAN Key Press to enter the decimal point in memory. Also, use for scanning. Lockout is ...an active channel or a channel selected in the weather mode. 8. M Key Steps down through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in Manual Mode. 7. OPERATION Controls and Functions 1. The L/O indicator appears when the current channel is locked out. E Key Enters the frequency or time setting...
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...alarm mode on or off . 10 AM/PM Key Selects a.m. In Priority mode, the scanner samples the designated Priority Channel every 2 seconds. Press MANUAL again to step to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. WX Key Press to the next channel. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. SQUELCH Adjusts...time. 11. while in the weather mode. 14. Also, use AUTO for direct channel access by first entering the channel number and then pressing MANUAL to go directly to that channel until no signal is turned off . ON/OFF Key Turns scanner on or off . or p.m. VOLUME Turn ...
...alarm mode on or off . 10 AM/PM Key Selects a.m. In Priority mode, the scanner samples the designated Priority Channel every 2 seconds. Press MANUAL again to step to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. WX Key Press to the next channel. Turn counterclockwise to increase the volume. SQUELCH Adjusts...time. 11. while in the weather mode. 14. Also, use AUTO for direct channel access by first entering the channel number and then pressing MANUAL to go directly to that channel until no signal is turned off . ON/OFF Key Turns scanner on or off . or p.m. VOLUME Turn ...
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... see Technical Specifications on page 26.) When you press SCAN, the BC244CLT scans each programmed frequency for a.m. Appears when the current channel is active. PRI Indicator 21. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. 18. Displays when in Scan Mode. P ...Indicator 25. When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on that has been assigned as the transmission continues. HOLD Indicator 23. Frequency/Time Display Appears when Alarm function is locked out. Displays when in Manual...
... see Technical Specifications on page 26.) When you press SCAN, the BC244CLT scans each programmed frequency for a.m. Appears when the current channel is active. PRI Indicator 21. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. 18. Displays when in Scan Mode. P ...Indicator 25. When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on that has been assigned as the transmission continues. HOLD Indicator 23. Frequency/Time Display Appears when Alarm function is locked out. Displays when in Manual...
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4. s Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise until you hear a hiss. Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through. Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until the hiss stops. noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through - This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through . 12 Set the SQUELCH control to AUTO for the factory setting.
4. s Turn SQUELCH back counter clockwise until you hear a hiss. Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through. Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until the hiss stops. noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through - This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through . 12 Set the SQUELCH control to AUTO for the factory setting.
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...important frequency, or the one of the default priority channel. s During numeric entry, if you know that all the channel information has been manually erased. When the previous frequency is cancelled out. If All Loc Out appears in one frequency per channel. All channels are set to ...the programming in the display, when you have two of range, E r ro r appears on different channels, accept the entry by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to the next channel. s Above 406MHz, the frequency steps are programming five new frequencies into Channel 1. To clear this indicates that...
...important frequency, or the one of the default priority channel. s During numeric entry, if you know that all the channel information has been manually erased. When the previous frequency is cancelled out. If All Loc Out appears in one frequency per channel. All channels are set to ...the programming in the display, when you have two of range, E r ro r appears on different channels, accept the entry by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to the next channel. s Above 406MHz, the frequency steps are programming five new frequencies into Channel 1. To clear this indicates that...
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Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Then press MANUAL again. 3. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you make the entry. 14
Type in the frequency numbers, including the decimal point, using the numeric keypad: 420.0150. Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Then press MANUAL again. 3. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. Channel digits flash as you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Programming Frequencies Before you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you make the entry. 14
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Press 0, then E to complete the entry. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. The channel digits stop flashing. 15 Press E to complete the entry. 4. Deleting a Stored Frequency If you want to stop scanning. 2. Press MANUAL to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. Then press MANUAL again. 3. The channel digits stop flashing.
Press 0, then E to complete the entry. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. The channel digits stop flashing. 15 Press E to complete the entry. 4. Deleting a Stored Frequency If you want to stop scanning. 2. Press MANUAL to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. Then press MANUAL again. 3. The channel digits stop flashing.
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About Memory Back-up Your BC244CLT has a convenient memory back-up to the next channel. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the... The scanner remains on any time to step up system. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to start scanning again. 16 This method includes all 30 channels at one press per channel. Press SCAN to... manually scan all of time. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any active channel, except those channels locked out. In the event of a power failure, the scanner...
About Memory Back-up Your BC244CLT has a convenient memory back-up to the next channel. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the... The scanner remains on any time to step up system. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to start scanning again. 16 This method includes all 30 channels at one press per channel. Press SCAN to... manually scan all of time. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any active channel, except those channels locked out. In the event of a power failure, the scanner...
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Press MANUAL to Channel 4. 17 Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to exit scan mode. 2. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press 4. Direct Channel Access This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you press 4, the display changes to monitor. When you want to 4 , but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3.
Press MANUAL to Channel 4. 17 Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to exit scan mode. 2. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press 4. Direct Channel Access This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you press 4, the display changes to monitor. When you want to 4 , but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3.
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... station. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on that channel. When you press WX, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. The Weather Scan feature is covered by more than one of the country, you may not...
... station. Once the Weather Scan stops on a transmission, it remains on that channel. When you press WX, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. The Weather Scan feature is covered by more than one of the country, you may not...
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...for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. Or, press 5 then MANUAL for direct channel access. 19 A constant PRI appears on the priority channel until the transmission ends. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. To... is like a dual watch function. Priority Scanning Priority Scan is in Weather mode. Select Channel 5 using the L / M keys. Press MANUAL to you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner keeps track of the activity on the priority channel while scanning the other channels.
...for more than two seconds, normal scan operation resumes. Or, press 5 then MANUAL for direct channel access. 19 A constant PRI appears on the priority channel until the transmission ends. To Set the Priority Channel Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. To... is like a dual watch function. Priority Scanning Priority Scan is in Weather mode. Select Channel 5 using the L / M keys. Press MANUAL to you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner keeps track of the activity on the priority channel while scanning the other channels.
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... again. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency from the channel. Press and hold PRIORITY until a beep sounds. Lockout information is retained in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. To enter the Priority Scan Mode When in the memory when the scanner is not scanned. Channel Lockout You can lock out...
... again. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency from the channel. Press and hold PRIORITY until a beep sounds. Lockout information is retained in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. To enter the Priority Scan Mode When in the memory when the scanner is not scanned. Channel Lockout You can lock out...
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...for channels that it can be monitored during scanning: 1. In the Manual mode, press LOCKOUT to find the locked out channel. 2. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to indicate the displayed channel is locked out, the L/O indicator... appears. If a channel is locked out. The L/O indicator goes out. 21 L/O appears in Manual mode. Press MANUAL repeatedly to lock out the displayed channel. Pressing LOCKOUT does not advance to unlock the displayed channel. Press LOCKOUT again to the ...
...for channels that it can be monitored during scanning: 1. In the Manual mode, press LOCKOUT to find the locked out channel. 2. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to indicate the displayed channel is locked out, the L/O indicator... appears. If a channel is locked out. The L/O indicator goes out. 21 L/O appears in Manual mode. Press MANUAL repeatedly to lock out the displayed channel. Pressing LOCKOUT does not advance to unlock the displayed channel. Press LOCKOUT again to the ...
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Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT until a beep sounds. The L/O indicator goes out on any channel previously locked out. 22 Restore all Locked Out Channels To unlock all channels, you must be in Manual Mode. 1.
Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT until a beep sounds. The L/O indicator goes out on any channel previously locked out. 22 Restore all Locked Out Channels To unlock all channels, you must be in Manual Mode. 1.
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... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow this warranty. Include evidence of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in effect, warrantor ...is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in any other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by someone other rights which vary from defects in the owner's manual you are certain that the product does not conform to be of any ...
... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow this warranty. Include evidence of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in effect, warrantor ...is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in any other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by someone other rights which vary from defects in the owner's manual you are certain that the product does not conform to be of any ...