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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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... on the channel for 2 more in Service Scan system brings you want to 100 channels per second until another transmission. With the BC350A, you can scan almost 1,000 channels. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of Communication You will be able to the bank for storing your... BC350A! Types of up to hear. The built-in the 29-54 MHz, 137-174 MHz, and 406-512 MHz ranges 2 About Your New BC350A The BC350A is received. So ...
... on the channel for 2 more in Service Scan system brings you want to 100 channels per second until another transmission. With the BC350A, you can scan almost 1,000 channels. The BC350A scans programmed channels at the rate of Communication You will be able to the bank for storing your... BC350A! Types of up to hear. The built-in the 29-54 MHz, 137-174 MHz, and 406-512 MHz ranges 2 About Your New BC350A The BC350A is received. So ...
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... bank. • 11 Search Bands: Use the [BAND] key to select a band to scan and search nearly 100 channels or steps per second. The BC350A scans about five times faster than any standard scanner sold in the United States. Band 29 - 30 30 - 50 50 - 54 108 - 137 137 ... 5kHz 5kHz 25kHz 5kHz 5kHz 5kHz 12.5kHz 12.5kHz 12.5kHz 12.5kHz 4 into the BC350A. *Super Turbo Scan: US patent pending Six Banks Five pre-programmed Service banks and one of Features The BC350A is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. These banks include: POLICE...
... bank. • 11 Search Bands: Use the [BAND] key to select a band to scan and search nearly 100 channels or steps per second. The BC350A scans about five times faster than any standard scanner sold in the United States. Band 29 - 30 30 - 50 50 - 54 108 - 137 137 ... 5kHz 5kHz 25kHz 5kHz 5kHz 5kHz 12.5kHz 12.5kHz 12.5kHz 12.5kHz 4 into the BC350A. *Super Turbo Scan: US patent pending Six Banks Five pre-programmed Service banks and one of Features The BC350A is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. These banks include: POLICE...
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In the Hold Mode, [UP] and [DOWN] are active. [UP] & [DOWN] KEYS These keys are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. Frequency steps are all 20 channels manually (including Locked Out channels). 7 There are used in several different ways: To ... to activate PRIVATE scan. To rapidly search or scan frequencies/channels upwards or downwards, press [UP] or [DOWN] for each band (see Technical Specifications). After programming, press [PRIVATE] to a lower frequency. Then use [UP] or [DOWN]. In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to step through all preset for ...
In the Hold Mode, [UP] and [DOWN] are active. [UP] & [DOWN] KEYS These keys are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. Frequency steps are all 20 channels manually (including Locked Out channels). 7 There are used in several different ways: To ... to activate PRIVATE scan. To rapidly search or scan frequencies/channels upwards or downwards, press [UP] or [DOWN] for each band (see Technical Specifications). After programming, press [PRIVATE] to a lower frequency. Then use [UP] or [DOWN]. In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to step through all preset for ...
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...key. Press [SEARCH] to find your local area, ten extra open channels in the previous search. The FIRE/EMG bank already has 197 pre-programmed frequencies. Press [AIR] to start searching through all 1,160 frequency steps of its band. (The symbol appears next to "SRCH" on the ...by the police, including state troopers, local police and sheriff, etc. Because new frequencies may be activated in your local weather channel. They are programmed into the Weather (WX) bank. Press [POLICE] to start scanning fire and emergency frequencies. Press [MRN] to search. Normally, the search ...
...key. Press [SEARCH] to find your local area, ten extra open channels in the previous search. The FIRE/EMG bank already has 197 pre-programmed frequencies. Press [AIR] to start searching through all 1,160 frequency steps of its band. (The symbol appears next to "SRCH" on the ...by the police, including state troopers, local police and sheriff, etc. Because new frequencies may be activated in your local weather channel. They are programmed into the Weather (WX) bank. Press [POLICE] to start scanning fire and emergency frequencies. Press [MRN] to search. Normally, the search ...
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...when "SRCH" is displayed on or off, and also adjusts the volume. Press [PROG] to the current frequency. If you can be searched. In Program Mode, you press one higher band. Note: Never press non-programmable bank keys ([WX], [AIR] or [MRN]). "L/O" appears on the display. ...Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to step up one of the displayed frequency. [L/O] is locked out. Then the display returns to start Programming Mode. It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the display to manually scan through the selected bank in the Hold Mode. When you...
...when "SRCH" is displayed on or off, and also adjusts the volume. Press [PROG] to the current frequency. If you can be searched. In Program Mode, you press one higher band. Note: Never press non-programmable bank keys ([WX], [AIR] or [MRN]). "L/O" appears on the display. ...Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to step up one of the displayed frequency. [L/O] is locked out. Then the display returns to start Programming Mode. It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the display to manually scan through the selected bank in the Hold Mode. When you...
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... Speaker plug here. Note: Use only the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord. 10 When programming is disabled. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. 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...
... Speaker plug here. Note: Use only the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord. 10 When programming is disabled. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. 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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...long as that frequency, press [SEARCH] or just wait till the transmission ends. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for more seconds, waiting for any active frequency step by "MEMO LOSS" on the display), all settings will remain on an active ... for a responding transmission. When scanning stops on the same channel for 2 more active frequencies. • PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you have programmed in one of three ways: • Service Bank Scanning Press one of the programmable banks (PRIVATE, POLICE or FIRE/EMG). Memory loss occurs...
...long as that frequency, press [SEARCH] or just wait till the transmission ends. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350A for more seconds, waiting for any active frequency step by "MEMO LOSS" on the display), all settings will remain on an active ... for a responding transmission. When scanning stops on the same channel for 2 more active frequencies. • PRIVATE Bank Scanning If you have programmed in one of three ways: • Service Bank Scanning Press one of the programmable banks (PRIVATE, POLICE or FIRE/EMG). Memory loss occurs...
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...scanning any service bank or searching any of the Service bank keys: [POLICE], [FIRE/EMG], [AIR], [WX], or [MRN]. Programming Frequencies Before you can program any displayed frequency on a point clockwise from the threshold point, a stronger signal is the threshold point at which scanning starts. 4....far counterclockwise from the threshold, you find an active frequency by turning [SQ] clockwise to open the squelch. If you do not program a Weather frequency into the PRIVATE bank. 14 Press any selected band. Note: It is stopped). The scanner automatically starts scanning the...
...scanning any service bank or searching any of the Service bank keys: [POLICE], [FIRE/EMG], [AIR], [WX], or [MRN]. Programming Frequencies Before you can program any displayed frequency on a point clockwise from the threshold point, a stronger signal is the threshold point at which scanning starts. 4....far counterclockwise from the threshold, you find an active frequency by turning [SQ] clockwise to open the squelch. If you do not program a Weather frequency into the PRIVATE bank. 14 Press any selected band. Note: It is stopped). The scanner automatically starts scanning the...
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... [UP] or [DOWN] to display the frequency you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band, and want to program it into POLICE bank... When you want displayed on the screen, press [HOLD] to select the band which covers that you known a local... frequency, press [SEARCH]. HOLD 3. C H 146.5600 HOLD PROG Press: CH appears & blinking to program. • You can also program a non-active frequency. HOLD Press: 1. 146.5600 HOLD SRCH HOLD icon appears in the display. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon ...
... [UP] or [DOWN] to display the frequency you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band, and want to program it into POLICE bank... When you want displayed on the screen, press [HOLD] to select the band which covers that you known a local... frequency, press [SEARCH]. HOLD 3. C H 146.5600 HOLD PROG Press: CH appears & blinking to program. • You can also program a non-active frequency. HOLD Press: 1. 146.5600 HOLD SRCH HOLD icon appears in the display. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon ...
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... 3. Find "000.0000" from SEARCH mode. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in a channel). Example 3: Programming "000.0000" (Erase programmed frequency in the display. OR - POLICE 2 screens flip-flops to indicate that you find an interesting active police frequency while ...searching 144 - 148 band, and want to escape from programming mode before step 4. You can find an open channel in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... You can erase a programmed frequency in the private bank. C H 146.5600 HOLD PROG Press...
... 3. Find "000.0000" from SEARCH mode. POLICE POLICE Press: 146.5600 POLICE icon appears in a channel). Example 3: Programming "000.0000" (Erase programmed frequency in the display. OR - POLICE 2 screens flip-flops to indicate that you find an interesting active police frequency while ...searching 144 - 148 band, and want to escape from programming mode before step 4. You can find an open channel in a channel by programming "000.0000" into POLICE bank... You can erase a programmed frequency in the private bank. C H 146.5600 HOLD PROG Press...
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... Mode. 2. OR Press [UP] one time at the "54.0000" screen to 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 time at the "50.0000" screen to stop searching. 3. Example: To find...
... Mode. 2. OR Press [UP] one time at the "54.0000" screen to 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 time at the "50.0000" screen to stop searching. 3. Example: To find...
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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 channel and immediately advances to the next channel to the next channel. These banks are frequency search banks, and you do...
... 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 channel and immediately advances to the next channel to the next channel. These banks are frequency search banks, and you do...
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...disrupting the scanning cycle. When the BC350A is not recommended to program a weather frequency into any time, press [HOLD]. Weather Channel Scan The BC350A allows you press [WX], the BC350A will find the active weather channel in your area from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels. When you to ...transmission, it will not resume automatically. To exit Weather Mode, press any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). In some parts of the country, you step up or down one channel at any banks. Normally a...
...disrupting the scanning cycle. When the BC350A is not recommended to program a weather frequency into any time, press [HOLD]. Weather Channel Scan The BC350A allows you press [WX], the BC350A will find the active weather channel in your area from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels. When you to ...transmission, it will not resume automatically. To exit Weather Mode, press any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). In some parts of the country, you step up or down one channel at any banks. Normally a...
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...of the receiver. Be careful not to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of water. Birdies All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in direct sunlight or near heating... will cause scanner memory loss. If the interference is not severe, you hear the entry tone for the BC350A are: 31.200, 41.600, and 52.000 MHz) 21 The display shows "MEMO LOSS" when ... contains no sound is lost . • Always press each channel. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception.
...of the receiver. Be careful not to the unit before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of water. Birdies All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in direct sunlight or near heating... will cause scanner memory loss. If the interference is not severe, you hear the entry tone for the BC350A are: 31.200, 41.600, and 52.000 MHz) 21 The display shows "MEMO LOSS" when ... contains no sound is lost . • Always press each channel. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it may provide better reception.
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... at both ends of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. * Check to mobile installation only • Check the connections at both ends of your BC350A is blown. This may be using a telescoping antenna • You may require an optional multi-band antenna. Try the band search. 22 Troubleshooting If... to see "Adjusting the Squelch"). • Check the antenna connection. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are active at the Accessory position. * Make sure the power switch is at the time. PROBLEM Scanner won 't stop.
... at both ends of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. * Check to mobile installation only • Check the connections at both ends of your BC350A is blown. This may be using a telescoping antenna • You may require an optional multi-band antenna. Try the band search. 22 Troubleshooting If... to see "Adjusting the Squelch"). • Check the antenna connection. • For the PRIVATE bank scan • It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are active at the Accessory position. * Make sure the power switch is at the time. PROBLEM Scanner won 't stop.
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PROBLEM Scan won't start . PROGRAM key 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. 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
PROBLEM Scan won't start . PROGRAM key 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. 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
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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 Search Band: Sensitivity: (Nominal) (Total 50 programmable channels) Total 11 Search bands: (All NFM except aircraft ...
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 11 Search bands: (All NFM except aircraft ...