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Table of Contents About Your New BC350A 2 What is 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-up 19 Scanning 20 Weather Channel Scan 20 Helpful Hints 21 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 24 1
Table of Contents About Your New BC350A 2 What is 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-up 19 Scanning 20 Weather Channel Scan 20 Helpful Hints 21 Troubleshooting 22 Technical Specifications 24 1
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The built-in the 29-54 MHz, 137-174 MHz, and 406-512 MHz ranges 2 The BC350A comes with automatic scanning capabilities. This gives you quick access to hear. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of scanning action. Not only that, there's even a fully programmable bank for ... you can scan almost 1,000 channels. What is received. When scanning stops on an active frequency, it ! With the BC350A, you don't even have to program the scanner to the bank for even greater scanning action. If no response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it ...
The built-in the 29-54 MHz, 137-174 MHz, and 406-512 MHz ranges 2 The BC350A comes with automatic scanning capabilities. This gives you quick access to hear. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of scanning action. Not only that, there's even a fully programmable bank for ... you can scan almost 1,000 channels. What is received. When scanning stops on an active frequency, it ! With the BC350A, you don't even have to program the scanner to the bank for even greater scanning action. If no response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it ...
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... frequency (non-erasable memory) all Marine channels. 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. The BC350A features: • Super Turbo Scan* This lightning-fast technology ...enables the BC350A to search. These banks include: POLICE: 739-...
... frequency (non-erasable memory) all Marine channels. 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. The BC350A features: • Super Turbo Scan* This lightning-fast technology ...enables the BC350A to search. These banks include: POLICE: 739-...
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...UP] or [DOWN] to stop scanning. In the Hold Mode, [UP] and [DOWN] are active. [UP] & [DOWN] KEYS These keys are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. To stop scanning or searching. There are used in several different ways: To manually step up to stop the search/scan...or [DOWN]. In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to step through all preset for more than one second. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to a lower frequency. You can program up or down a frequency in any bank key or [SEARCH] to instantly access your private collection of the search during Search...
...UP] or [DOWN] to stop scanning. In the Hold Mode, [UP] and [DOWN] are active. [UP] & [DOWN] KEYS These keys are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. To stop scanning or searching. There are used in several different ways: To manually step up to stop the search/scan...or [DOWN]. In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to step through all preset for more than one second. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to a lower frequency. You can program up or down a frequency in any bank key or [SEARCH] to instantly access your private collection of the search during Search...
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...search. Press [MRN] to start scanning fire and emergency frequencies. Use [BAND] to select the band you to program. (See the programming procedures for storing new frequencies into this bank have been provided for you wish to find your local area, ten... Press [WX] to search. The FIRE/EMG bank already has 197 pre-programmed frequencies. All 90 marine channels are programmed into this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies. (See the programming procedures for fire department and emergency communications, including paramedics. Normally, the search ...
...search. Press [MRN] to start scanning fire and emergency frequencies. Use [BAND] to select the band you to program. (See the programming procedures for storing new frequencies into this bank have been provided for you wish to find your local area, ten... Press [WX] to search. The FIRE/EMG bank already has 197 pre-programmed frequencies. All 90 marine channels are programmed into this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies. (See the programming procedures for fire department and emergency communications, including paramedics. Normally, the search ...
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...BAND], the upper and lower limits of the displayed frequency. [L/O] is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the screen). In Program Mode, you can be programmed. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to the current frequency. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank indicators.... (See the Screens section for 3 seconds. "L/O" appears on the display to be programmed. Note: Locking out a channel will be displayed, and you may lose the frequency you want to indicate that the channel is displayed...
...BAND], the upper and lower limits of the displayed frequency. [L/O] is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the screen). In Program Mode, you can be programmed. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to the current frequency. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank indicators.... (See the Screens section for 3 seconds. "L/O" appears on the display to be programmed. Note: Locking out a channel will be displayed, and you may lose the frequency you want to indicate that the channel is displayed...
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...or DC power cord. 10 SP. (External Speaker) Connector DC 13.8V Power Connector Connect your Antenna plug here. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. If you have a Motorola-type plug, use the optional adapter ( PLG 134). Connect the DC power cable here. ... using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker plug here. ANT. (Antenna) Connector EXT. When programming is disabled. Rear panel MEMO LOCK Switch In the ON position, the Program ([PROG]) key is disabled, pressing [PROG] emits an error entry tone and displays "PrG-Loc".
...or DC power cord. 10 SP. (External Speaker) Connector DC 13.8V Power Connector Connect your Antenna plug here. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. If you have a Motorola-type plug, use the optional adapter ( PLG 134). Connect the DC power cable here. ... using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker plug here. ANT. (Antenna) Connector EXT. When programming is disabled. Rear panel MEMO LOCK Switch In the ON position, the Program ([PROG]) key is disabled, pressing [PROG] emits an error entry tone and displays "PrG-Loc".
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... transmission within the lower and upper limits of time without power. 1. Adjust the volume to where you , press [HOLD] to program that frequency as long as the transmission continues. Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by step within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle... scanner (indicated by turning [VOLUME] clockwise. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for 2 more active frequencies. • PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you have programmed frequencies into one of the programmable banks (PRIVATE, POLICE or FIRE/EMG). If that transmission lasts...
... transmission within the lower and upper limits of time without power. 1. Adjust the volume to where you , press [HOLD] to program that frequency as long as the transmission continues. Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by step within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle... scanner (indicated by turning [VOLUME] clockwise. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for 2 more active frequencies. • PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you have programmed frequencies into one of the programmable banks (PRIVATE, POLICE or FIRE/EMG). If that transmission lasts...
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...noise will not scan. Press any selected band. The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. Note: When squelch is open, you must program the channels. You can scan the PRIVATE bank, you can hear the voice (scanning is the threshold point at which scanning starts. Adjusting ...SQ] counterclockwise slowly until the sound disappears. If squelch is set on the screen. • If you do not want to finish programming, press [BAND] to leave the Program Mode. • You can press [PRIVATE] to the PRIVATE bank. If squelch is set too tight, that is, too far ...
...noise will not scan. Press any selected band. The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. Note: When squelch is open, you must program the channels. You can scan the PRIVATE bank, you can hear the voice (scanning is the threshold point at which scanning starts. Adjusting ...SQ] counterclockwise slowly until the sound disappears. If squelch is set on the screen. • If you do not want to finish programming, press [BAND] to leave the Program Mode. • You can press [PRIVATE] to the PRIVATE bank. If squelch is set too tight, that is, too far ...
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... before step 4. 15 Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to display the frequency you want to program it into POLICE bank... When you want displayed on the screen, press [HOLD] to program. HOLD SCAN BAND Note: Press to indicate that frequency. Then press [BAND] to select the band... frequency you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band, and want to stop searching. When the search is available to be programmed 1 000.0000 HOLD POLICE PROG 4. 1 146.5600 Press: to indicate that you known a local frequency, press [SEARCH]. C H 146.5600 HOLD PROG...
... before step 4. 15 Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to display the frequency you want to program it into POLICE bank... When you want displayed on the screen, press [HOLD] to program. HOLD SCAN BAND Note: Press to indicate that frequency. Then press [BAND] to select the band... frequency you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band, and want to stop searching. When the search is available to be programmed 1 000.0000 HOLD POLICE PROG 4. 1 146.5600 Press: to indicate that you known a local frequency, press [SEARCH]. C H 146.5600 HOLD PROG...
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... You can find and display "000.0000" on the screen in one "000.0000" display included between the band limits. It can erase a programmed frequency in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... Press [PRIVATE] then [HOLD], and use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the bank to find ...want to indicate that channel 1 is blinking in the display. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in the display). 16 Example 2: Programming from the Search & Program Mode. OR - Every search band has one of two ways: Find an open channel, "000.0000" - Example...
... You can find and display "000.0000" on the screen in one "000.0000" display included between the band limits. It can erase a programmed frequency in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... Press [PRIVATE] then [HOLD], and use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the bank to find ...want to indicate that channel 1 is blinking in the display. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in the display). 16 Example 2: Programming from the Search & Program Mode. OR - Every search band has one of two ways: Find an open channel, "000.0000" - Example...
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... Press [UP] one time at the "54.0000" screen to display "50.0000" or "54.0000". 5. Program Lock Feature The BC350A has a program lock feature [Memory Lock] to go into Program Mode. 4. Simply turn on the MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to stop searching. 3. Press [HOLD] to... disable [PROG] and protect the memory. 17 Example 4: Erasing a programmed frequency in the Search Mode. 2. Press [DOWN] ...
... Press [UP] one time at the "54.0000" screen to display "50.0000" or "54.0000". 5. Program Lock Feature The BC350A has a program lock feature [Memory Lock] to go into Program Mode. 4. Simply turn on the MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to stop searching. 3. Press [HOLD] to... disable [PROG] and protect the memory. 17 Example 4: Erasing a programmed frequency in the Search Mode. 2. Press [DOWN] ...
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... is locked out. • You can lock out all the channels in Hold Mode only. This enables you can lock out all the factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). Press [PRIVATE] to find locked out Channel 12 (which shows "L/O"). In this case pressing...
... is locked out. • You can lock out all the channels in Hold Mode only. This enables you can lock out all the factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). Press [PRIVATE] to find locked out Channel 12 (which shows "L/O"). In this case pressing...
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...It is scanning, you can press [SEARCH] to program a weather frequency into any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). When you press [HOLD], you press [WX], the BC350A will find the active weather channel in the Scan/...Hold Mode. Weather Channel Scan The BC350A allows you to reactivate scanning. Because weather channels...
...It is scanning, you can press [SEARCH] to program a weather frequency into any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). When you press [HOLD], you press [WX], the BC350A will find the active weather channel in the Scan/...Hold Mode. Weather Channel Scan The BC350A allows you to reactivate scanning. Because weather channels...
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...received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of water. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. Be careful not to a qualified.... The scanner contains no sound is not severe, you hear the entry tone for the BC350A are internally-generated signals inherent in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. •...All radios are subject to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of the telescoping antenna. • Do not use the scanner in ...
...received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of water. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. Be careful not to a qualified.... The scanner contains no sound is not severe, you hear the entry tone for the BC350A are internally-generated signals inherent in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. •...All radios are subject to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of the telescoping antenna. • Do not use the scanner in ...
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If the fuse is blown * Make sure the ignition key is at the time. Troubleshooting If your BC350A is blown. You could be in a fringe area. Try the band search. 22 Check with your room. PROBLEM Scanner won 't stop. Move the AC Adapter ... cord. * Check to mobile installation only • Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of the programmed frequencies are using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. This may be using a telescoping antenna • You may require an optional multi-band antenna...
If the fuse is blown * Make sure the ignition key is at the time. Troubleshooting If your BC350A is blown. You could be in a fringe area. Try the band search. 22 Check with your room. PROBLEM Scanner won 't stop. Move the AC Adapter ... cord. * Check to mobile installation only • Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of the programmed frequencies are using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. This may be using a telescoping antenna • You may require an optional multi-band antenna...
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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 start . PROBLEM Scan won't start . SOLUTION • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • Adjust Squelch. • Scan or search must first be stopped. • Programming lock is ON. PROGRAM key won't work. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 23
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 start . PROBLEM Scan won't start . SOLUTION • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • Adjust Squelch. • Scan or search must first be stopped. • Programming lock is ON. PROGRAM key won't work. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 23
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... Temperature: - 20ºC (- 4ºF) to 100 channels per second. 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 Search Band: Sensitivity: (Nominal) (Total 50 programmable channels) Total...
... Temperature: - 20ºC (- 4ºF) to 100 channels per second. 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 Search Band: Sensitivity: (Nominal) (Total 50 programmable channels) Total...