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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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... as: • Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather broadcasts (7 pre-programmed channels) • Business/industrial radio • Motion picture and press relay • Utility • Land... of scanning action. So whenever you don't even have to program the scanner to hear. What's more seconds, waiting for storing your BC350A! With the BC350A, you can scan almost 1,000 channels. What is not just... and FIRE/EMG, are also programmable. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of favorite frequencies. It is received.
... as: • Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather broadcasts (7 pre-programmed channels) • Business/industrial radio • Motion picture and press relay • Utility • Land... of scanning action. So whenever you don't even have to program the scanner to hear. What's more seconds, waiting for storing your BC350A! With the BC350A, you can scan almost 1,000 channels. What is not just... and FIRE/EMG, are also programmable. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of favorite frequencies. It is received.
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...NOAA Weather Service Broadcasting bank. WX: 7 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. Band 29 - 30 30 - ...per second. Super Turbo Scan-- Summary of Features The BC350A is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. The BC350A features: • Super Turbo Scan* This lightning-fast technology enables the BC350A to search. These banks include: POLICE: 739-frequency (...
...NOAA Weather Service Broadcasting bank. WX: 7 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. Band 29 - 30 30 - ...per second. Super Turbo Scan-- Summary of Features The BC350A is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. The BC350A features: • Super Turbo Scan* This lightning-fast technology enables the BC350A to search. These banks include: POLICE: 739-frequency (...
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... search upward to a higher frequency, or [DOWN] to search downward to 20 channels in this bank. To change the direction of favorite frequencies. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to deactivate Hold Mode. Then use [UP] or [DOWN]. To rapidly search or scan frequencies/channels upwards or downwards, press [UP... Front Panel [HOLD] KEY Press [HOLD] to step through all preset for more than one second. There are no pre-programmed frequencies in the PRIVATE bank. You can program up or down a frequency in any bank key or [SEARCH] to activate PRIVATE scan. In the Hold Mode, [UP]...
... search upward to a higher frequency, or [DOWN] to search downward to 20 channels in this bank. To change the direction of favorite frequencies. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to deactivate Hold Mode. Then use [UP] or [DOWN]. To rapidly search or scan frequencies/channels upwards or downwards, press [UP... Front Panel [HOLD] KEY Press [HOLD] to step through all preset for more than one second. There are no pre-programmed frequencies in the PRIVATE bank. You can program up or down a frequency in any bank key or [SEARCH] to activate PRIVATE scan. In the Hold Mode, [UP]...
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...marine channels. Press [MRN] to find your local area, ten extra open channels in this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies. (See the programming procedures for you wish to search. Normally, the search continues from a higher frequency to a lower frequency, press [DOWN..., etc. In Search Mode, (after pressing [SEARCH]), the [BAND] key becomes active. Use [BAND] to select the band you to program. (See the programming procedures for fire department and emergency communications, including paramedics. [FIRE/EMG] KEY [AIR] KEY [POLICE] KEY [WX] KEY [MRN] KEY...
...marine channels. Press [MRN] to find your local area, ten extra open channels in this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies. (See the programming procedures for you wish to search. Normally, the search continues from a higher frequency to a lower frequency, press [DOWN..., etc. In Search Mode, (after pressing [SEARCH]), the [BAND] key becomes active. Use [BAND] to select the band you to program. (See the programming procedures for fire department and emergency communications, including paramedics. [FIRE/EMG] KEY [AIR] KEY [POLICE] KEY [WX] KEY [MRN] KEY...
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... Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to step up one of these keys, "Error" will not erase the programmed frequency. [BAND] KEY This key is active in Programming Mode, and urges you are searching are displayed for more information.) 9 Important: This key has a very important ...secondary function. Note: Locking out a channel will be displayed, and you may lose the frequency you can be programmed. In Program Mode, you wanted to program. "CH" appears and blinks, indicating you press one higher band. If you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode,...
... Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to step up one of these keys, "Error" will not erase the programmed frequency. [BAND] KEY This key is active in Programming Mode, and urges you are searching are displayed for more information.) 9 Important: This key has a very important ...secondary function. Note: Locking out a channel will be displayed, and you may lose the frequency you can be programmed. In Program Mode, you wanted to program. "CH" appears and blinks, indicating you press one higher band. If you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode,...
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.... 10 Connect the DC power cable here. 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". When programming is disabled. ANT. (Antenna) Connector EXT. When using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker...
.... 10 Connect the DC power cable here. 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". When programming is disabled. ANT. (Antenna) Connector EXT. When using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker...
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... till the transmission ends. Turn the Squelch [SQ] Control fully clockwise to search. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for a long period of the band. That is different from scanning. Memory loss occurs if the the scanner is no responding transmission ...within the lower and upper limits of time without power. 1. Then program it always retains the previous settings in the display. Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by step within 2 seconds, the scanning ...
... till the transmission ends. Turn the Squelch [SQ] Control fully clockwise to search. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for a long period of the band. That is different from scanning. Memory loss occurs if the the scanner is no responding transmission ...within the lower and upper limits of time without power. 1. Then program it always retains the previous settings in the display. Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by step within 2 seconds, the scanning ...
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...the voice (scanning is present). The scanner will hear a constant sound (noise, if no signal is stopped). Press [PROG] to start the Program Mode and also to a comfortable listening level. Note: It is recommended that you find an active frequency by turning [SQ] clockwise to the end.... The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. You can press [PRIVATE] to open the squelch. Then, when you do not program a Weather frequency into the PRIVATE bank. 14 This is open the squelch. If squelch is required to scan your favorite collections. 5. If squelch...
...the voice (scanning is present). The scanner will hear a constant sound (noise, if no signal is stopped). Press [PROG] to start the Program Mode and also to a comfortable listening level. Note: It is recommended that you find an active frequency by turning [SQ] clockwise to the end.... The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. You can press [PRIVATE] to open the squelch. Then, when you do not program a Weather frequency into the PRIVATE bank. 14 This is open the squelch. If squelch is required to scan your favorite collections. 5. If squelch...
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... while searching 144 - 148 band, and want displayed on the screen, press [HOLD] to indicate that frequency. Example 1: Programming from programming mode before step 4. 15 POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in the display. 2. Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to... display the frequency you known a local frequency, press [SEARCH]. When the search is available to be programmed 1 000.0000 HOLD POLICE PROG 4. 1 146.5600 Press: to program. • You can also program a non-active frequency. POLICE 2 screens flip-flops to stop searching. HOLD Press: 1. 146.5600...
... while searching 144 - 148 band, and want displayed on the screen, press [HOLD] to indicate that frequency. Example 1: Programming from programming mode before step 4. 15 POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in the display. 2. Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to... display the frequency you known a local frequency, press [SEARCH]. When the search is available to be programmed 1 000.0000 HOLD POLICE PROG 4. 1 146.5600 Press: to program. • You can also program a non-active frequency. POLICE 2 screens flip-flops to stop searching. HOLD Press: 1. 146.5600...
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... SRCH HOLD icon appears in the display. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in the display. 2. Example 2: Programming from the Search & Program Mode. You can erase a programmed frequency in the display). 16 Press [PRIVATE] then [HOLD], and use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the ... Press: CH appears & blinking to indicate that channel 1 is available to be displayed only in the Program Mode (after pressing [PROG] and "CH" is blinking in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... POLICE 2 screens flip-flops to indicate that you find an open...
... SRCH HOLD icon appears in the display. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in the display. 2. Example 2: Programming from the Search & Program Mode. You can erase a programmed frequency in the display). 16 Press [PRIVATE] then [HOLD], and use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the ... Press: CH appears & blinking to indicate that channel 1 is available to be displayed only in the Program Mode (after pressing [PROG] and "CH" is blinking in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... POLICE 2 screens flip-flops to indicate that you find an open...
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... MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to go into Program Mode. 4. Press [HOLD] to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized programming. OR 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 stop searching. 3. Select Search Band...
... MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to go into Program Mode. 4. Press [HOLD] to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized programming. OR 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 stop searching. 3. Select Search Band...
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... frequency in Search Mode. • [L/O] is active only when squelch is opened (scan is locked out. • You can lock out all the factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that the displayed channel is now unlocked and restored for scanning. 18 Channel Lock Out • You can lock out all the...
... frequency in Search Mode. • [L/O] is active only when squelch is opened (scan is locked out. • You can lock out all the factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that the displayed channel is now unlocked and restored for scanning. 18 Channel Lock Out • You can lock out all the...
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...In the Scan/Hold Mode, each for the AIR or WX bank). When the BC350A is not recommended to program a weather frequency into any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). In the Scan/Hold mode, you may not be able... a higher location will not resume automatically. It is possible that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. Weather Channel Scan The BC350A allows you press [WX], the BC350A will remain on the displayed channel until you press any bank key. If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press [...
...In the Scan/Hold Mode, each for the AIR or WX bank). When the BC350A is not recommended to program a weather frequency into any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). In the Scan/Hold mode, you may not be able... a higher location will not resume automatically. It is possible that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. Weather Channel Scan The BC350A allows you press [WX], the BC350A will remain on the displayed channel until you press any bank key. If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press [...
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... the birdie. If the interference 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. •...memory is heard, it to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. If memory is received, relocate the scanner or its ...searching. (Known birdie frequencies for that key entry. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. Cleaning • Disconnect the power to ...
... the birdie. If the interference 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. •...memory is heard, it to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. If memory is received, relocate the scanner or its ...searching. (Known birdie frequencies for that key entry. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception. Cleaning • Disconnect the power to ...
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... and its connection. • When you are active at the Accessory position. * Make sure the power switch is turned 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... *Applies to see "Adjusting the Squelch"). • Check the antenna connection. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • It is possible that none of your BC350A is blown. If the fuse is blown * Make sure the ignition key is at the time.
... and its connection. • When you are active at the Accessory position. * Make sure the power switch is turned 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... *Applies to see "Adjusting the Squelch"). • Check the antenna connection. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • It is possible that none of your BC350A is blown. If the fuse is blown * Make sure the ignition key is at the time.
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PROGRAM key won 't start . PROBLEM Scan won 't work. 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. 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. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 23 Search won't start .
PROGRAM key won 't start . PROBLEM Scan won 't work. 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. 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. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 23 Search won't start .
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... optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. 24 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...
... optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. 24 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...