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SC180 100-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Sports Scanner OPERATING GUIDE
SC180 100-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Sports Scanner OPERATING GUIDE
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... only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32W ). Sportcat™ is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation. n WARNING: Set the Volume to use this scanner, please read and observe the following: n WARNING! This may damage the battery, or cause the battery to your hearing... may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is a chemical known to the State of California to rain or moisture. Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to cause cancer. · The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset ...
... only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32W ). Sportcat™ is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation. n WARNING: Set the Volume to use this scanner, please read and observe the following: n WARNING! This may damage the battery, or cause the battery to your hearing... may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is a chemical known to the State of California to rain or moisture. Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to cause cancer. · The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in the supplied earphone or a stereo headset ...
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... Search Skip Frequency 23 Care and Maintenance 24 Replacing the Battery Pack 24 Location 25 Cleaning 25 Repairs 25 Birdies 26 Proper Care of Your Scanner 26 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 27 Troubleshooting 28 Technical Specifications 29 1
... Search Skip Frequency 23 Care and Maintenance 24 Replacing the Battery Pack 24 Location 25 Cleaning 25 Repairs 25 Birdies 26 Proper Care of Your Scanner 26 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 27 Troubleshooting 28 Technical Specifications 29 1
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... is in "MANUAL Mode". The SportCat can store frequencies such as the speed. It can search each . What is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. 2 With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your SportCat. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is a brand new... and other communications into your SportCat is Searching? When you can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for Uniden scanners, can also use super fast Turbo Search. Or, you stop the scanning with , it is ...
... is in "MANUAL Mode". The SportCat can store frequencies such as the speed. It can search each . What is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. 2 With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your SportCat. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is a brand new... and other communications into your SportCat is Searching? When you can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for Uniden scanners, can also use super fast Turbo Search. Or, you stop the scanning with , it is ...
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.... Central Time Monday to 5:00 p.m. Additional information is also available through your local library. Please read this list: n SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner n Rubber Antenna n AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) n Earphone n Belt Clip with 2 Screws n Battery (BP-180) n This Operating...pamphlets for the radio enthusiasts. Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours are missing or damaged, call the Uniden parts department at www.uniden.com 4 Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. The SportCat will not tune...
.... Central Time Monday to 5:00 p.m. Additional information is also available through your local library. Please read this list: n SportCat Twin Turbo Sports Scanner n Rubber Antenna n AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U) n Earphone n Belt Clip with 2 Screws n Battery (BP-180) n This Operating...pamphlets for the radio enthusiasts. Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours are missing or damaged, call the Uniden parts department at www.uniden.com 4 Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. The SportCat will not tune...
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...Priority Channels are initially set in the first channel in each Bank. x VFO Search You can search within a specific range of activity on your scanner function as a weather information radio. Twin Turbo - x Memory Backup The stored channels are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to maintain faster...cycles. x Programmable Alpha Characters You can program up to 100 channels with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of 10 channels each of your scanner. (Note: The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.) x 10 Priority Channels You can turn on a ...
...Priority Channels are initially set in the first channel in each Bank. x VFO Search You can search within a specific range of activity on your scanner function as a weather information radio. Twin Turbo - x Memory Backup The stored channels are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to maintain faster...cycles. x Programmable Alpha Characters You can program up to 100 channels with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of 10 channels each of your scanner. (Note: The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.) x 10 Priority Channels You can turn on a ...
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... to turn clockwise until it locks. VFO Control Use this to the BNC connector and turn the scanner on page iii) 1. You can also use this control to adjust the volume. P appears when the scanner stops on page 11. Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Connect the rubber antenna to program...
... to turn clockwise until it locks. VFO Control Use this to the BNC connector and turn the scanner on page iii) 1. You can also use this control to adjust the volume. P appears when the scanner stops on page 11. Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Connect the rubber antenna to program...
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...keypad is Alpha Name mode. 2. In SEARCH Mode, indicates the frequency shown is activated. C. Indicates the frequency being received by the scanner, or Alpha Name, etc. PRIORITY Indicates PRIORITY SCAN is "Locked Out". When you can select or deselect during operation.) SCAN Indicates...L/O In SCAN Mode, indicates the channel shown is activated. Press to stop scanning, only the Bank of 10 channels that the scanner is on. ATT Appears when the Attenuator function is low and needs recharging. E. Flashes when in TURBO SEARCH Mode. WX Indicates...
...keypad is Alpha Name mode. 2. In SEARCH Mode, indicates the frequency shown is activated. C. Indicates the frequency being received by the scanner, or Alpha Name, etc. PRIORITY Indicates PRIORITY SCAN is "Locked Out". When you can select or deselect during operation.) SCAN Indicates...L/O In SCAN Mode, indicates the channel shown is activated. Press to stop scanning, only the Bank of 10 channels that the scanner is on. ATT Appears when the Attenuator function is low and needs recharging. E. Flashes when in TURBO SEARCH Mode. WX Indicates...
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.... (PRIORITY appears on the display.) To unlock a channel, press again. Press to erase the entry, and start over. If you make the scanner turn the LCD Back Light on the display in Scan or SEARCH Modes. 12. If you program frequency or Alpha characters. This disables the keypad... reset the Attenuator function, press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the LCD Back light on the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until disappears from the display. 16. To enable the keypad, press and hold until...
.... (PRIORITY appears on the display.) To unlock a channel, press again. Press to erase the entry, and start over. If you make the scanner turn the LCD Back Light on the display in Scan or SEARCH Modes. 12. If you program frequency or Alpha characters. This disables the keypad... reset the Attenuator function, press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the LCD Back light on the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until disappears from the display. 16. To enable the keypad, press and hold until...
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... fully charge the Battery Pack. Use only the supplied AC Adapter/ Charger. Mounting the Flexible Antenna Place the end of dependable use the scanner while it is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. When charging is charging.) WARNING! ... the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on top of the SportCat. You can cause overheating or damage to blink. After about 10 minutes, the scanner will supply up to prevent the battery from the unit during a power failure. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from becoming completely discharged...
... fully charge the Battery Pack. Use only the supplied AC Adapter/ Charger. Mounting the Flexible Antenna Place the end of dependable use the scanner while it is complete, disconnect the Adapter/ Charger from the AC outlet and from the Battery Pack. When charging is charging.) WARNING! ... the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on top of the SportCat. You can cause overheating or damage to blink. After about 10 minutes, the scanner will supply up to prevent the battery from the unit during a power failure. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from becoming completely discharged...
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... headset may cause unexpected loud audio. 11 Be sure to your hearing. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the earphone or proper headphones. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes... earphone, or a stereo headset of this jack is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. You can use only the supplied earphone, or stereo headset of the scanner. 2. Installing the Belt Clip 1.
... headset may cause unexpected loud audio. 11 Be sure to your hearing. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the earphone or proper headphones. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes... earphone, or a stereo headset of this jack is a standard 3.5mm stereo phone jack. You can use only the supplied earphone, or stereo headset of the scanner. 2. Installing the Belt Clip 1.
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.... Turn the Volume Control a small amount clockwise to a comfortable listening level. 5. When the scanner stops on an active frequency, it stops before adjusting the Squelch Control. 4. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-Off/Volume Control clockwise until you have programmed channels, you can monitor...squelch. The channels are monitoring a transmission, wait until the rushing noise disappears. If there is no signal is on, the scanner remains on that is received will open the Squelch, and stop scanning or Searching. If the Delay Function is present.) The...
.... Turn the Volume Control a small amount clockwise to a comfortable listening level. 5. When the scanner stops on an active frequency, it stops before adjusting the Squelch Control. 4. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-Off/Volume Control clockwise until you have programmed channels, you can monitor...squelch. The channels are monitoring a transmission, wait until the rushing noise disappears. If there is no signal is on, the scanner remains on that is received will open the Squelch, and stop scanning or Searching. If the Delay Function is present.) The...
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... like this : n SEARCH The Search function is no responding transmission within the lower and upper limits of the band. When the SportCat is found, the scanner stops on that are not programmed (000.0000) are skipped during scan. When an active frequency is on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting... will look something like this : 13 If there is different from Scan. Also, when you program frequency range, you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for a responding transmission. Any channels that frequency as long as the transmission lasts.
... like this : n SEARCH The Search function is no responding transmission within the lower and upper limits of the band. When the SportCat is found, the scanner stops on that are not programmed (000.0000) are skipped during scan. When an active frequency is on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting... will look something like this : 13 If there is different from Scan. Also, when you program frequency range, you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for a responding transmission. Any channels that frequency as long as the transmission lasts.
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... scan, you must program the channels within a bank. Note: If appears on the display will blink twice to confirm the programming. 14 Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. If it into Channel 18. 2. You can determine the frequencies you want to clear the entry, press twice and re...
... scan, you must program the channels within a bank. Note: If appears on the display will blink twice to confirm the programming. 14 Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. If it into Channel 18. 2. You can determine the frequencies you want to clear the entry, press twice and re...
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... (1 through the channels. To restore any bank(s) from the display, and those channels will reappear on any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on the display. Note: One Bank must always be active. While the SportCat is not indicated on the display, press . Press and hold either...
... (1 through the channels. To restore any bank(s) from the display, and those channels will reappear on any time, press . (HOLD appears on the display.) The scanner remains on the display. Note: One Bank must always be active. While the SportCat is not indicated on the display, press . Press and hold either...
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.... 2. Enter the channel number using any Bank is "Locked Out", it will appear on a channel until a responding transmission is received, the scanner will stop at that Bank. (The P will now be active in each Bank. (e.g. If a transmission is received, activate the DELAY feature.... To activate Priority Scan, press . To deactivate Priority Scan, press again. The DELAY indicator appears on .) In priority scan mode, the scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during scanning. The PRIORITY indicator will disappear from the display. 19 The PRIORITY indicator will appear at...
.... 2. Enter the channel number using any Bank is "Locked Out", it will appear on a channel until a responding transmission is received, the scanner will stop at that Bank. (The P will now be active in each Bank. (e.g. If a transmission is received, activate the DELAY feature.... To activate Priority Scan, press . To deactivate Priority Scan, press again. The DELAY indicator appears on .) In priority scan mode, the scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during scanning. The PRIORITY indicator will disappear from the display. 19 The PRIORITY indicator will appear at...
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... are still "Locked Out". Press . If you lock out all channels except empty channels (000.0000MHz) are busy a major portion of the time, causing the scanner to stop scanning. To look for at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. Go directly to step through the Bank. Note: Any...
... are still "Locked Out". Press . If you lock out all channels except empty channels (000.0000MHz) are busy a major portion of the time, causing the scanner to stop scanning. To look for at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. Go directly to step through the Bank. Note: Any...
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... channels transmit continuous broadcasts. You must press /ATT again to begin Weather scan. When the Weather scan finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that channel. If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press /ATT again to look for you may not be able to monitor weather...
... channels transmit continuous broadcasts. You must press /ATT again to begin Weather scan. When the Weather scan finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that channel. If the broadcast sounds weak and distant, press /ATT again to look for you may not be able to monitor weather...
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... turn the VFO control counterclockwise to store frequency or change the channel, you enter the 51st frequency, the 1st one of your search range. 5. The scanner will be skipped during Search, press . OR -- " V " appears on the display.) VFO search You can program up the frequency step, and turn the... VFO control. When you wish to move up to hear. Search Skip Frequency. When the scanner stops at certain frequencies during Search that you do not want to 50 Skip Frequencies into the SportCat. If you need not press first. ...
... turn the VFO control counterclockwise to store frequency or change the channel, you enter the 51st frequency, the 1st one of your search range. 5. The scanner will be skipped during Search, press . OR -- " V " appears on the display.) VFO search You can program up the frequency step, and turn the... VFO control. When you wish to move up to hear. Search Skip Frequency. When the scanner stops at certain frequencies during Search that you do not want to 50 Skip Frequencies into the SportCat. If you need not press first. ...
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... the top of inserting it in wrong, make sure the wires are looking at the back. You may need to reduce the chance of the scanner as you plug it in all the way. Carefully plug in on the upper side as you are in the correct position before pushing it... in.) Although the plug is attached, remove it out of the case. 5. Turn the scanner over so you slide the Battery Pack out of the case. Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF. 2.
... the top of inserting it in wrong, make sure the wires are looking at the back. You may need to reduce the chance of the scanner as you plug it in all the way. Carefully plug in on the upper side as you are in the correct position before pushing it... in.) Although the plug is attached, remove it out of the case. 5. Turn the scanner over so you slide the Battery Pack out of the case. Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF. 2.