Uniden BC780XLT Support Question
Uniden BC780XLT Support Question
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Question posted by Timmerseco on November 10th, 2015
Lights...
how do I get the lights to stay on during use ?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on November 10th, 2015 3:26 PM
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Go to page 5 for back light settings.
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Related Uniden BC780XLT Manual Pages
English Owners Manual - Page 2
... other communications into 10 banks of -the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities.
Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem.
Introduction
The BC780XLT is a state-of 50 channels each. Band No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14
15 16...
English Owners Manual - Page 10
... has created a serious problem. As the demand for frequencies that have enough frequencies to 300 channels per second. Terminology
What is received. The BC780XLT can stop on a trunked system using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between two speeds while searching. What is Searching? In a trunked radio system, which is easy and fun...
English Owners Manual - Page 11
...new scanner enthusiast, you may want to Trunked System on page 36.
3 A glossary of other commonly used terms is provided in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Not only does your scanner in the back... this ! TrunkTrack™ changes this manual and use your new BC780XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system.
English Owners Manual - Page 12
... VHF High Band, UHF, 800/900MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used.
• Multi-Track - Track more than one trunking system at least one priority channel in your scanner to any channel... or if power is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in each channel. Automatically program your BC780XLT with your scanner.
English Owners Manual - Page 13
Where to Obtain More Information
Before using this scanner and other products, visit www.uniden.com
5 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414 (Hours are from 7:00 a.m. Visit www.bc780xlt.com. To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following : • Scanner...
English Owners Manual - Page 16
Typical Mounting Methods
The BC780XLT can be conveniently mounted ... proceeding. Attach the scanner to -BNC antenna plug adapter (available at a local electronics store).
8 Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in Your ... scanner, make sure you might also need a Motorola-to the mounting bracket using the supplied screws and lock washers.
4. connector, you have all the necessary...
English Owners Manual - Page 19
... not set with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from another BC780XLT scanner using an optional PC interface kit available through the website www.bc780xlt.com
11 After you begin listening, adjust the VOLUME to a ...Safely
To protect your scanner is available for "Listening Safely" instructions. (Your local electronics store should carry a wide selection of the scanner.
The LINE icon appears on ...
English Owners Manual - Page 22
... stop on .
4:ENTER LOCK Use Enter Lock to prevent accidental re-programming of channels and talkgroups entered into your PC or a stand alone modem. This means the BC780XLT will only stop on that you... Keypad Equivalents
Below are as bank settings and other parameters from one BC780XLT to another.
7:SMARTSCAN Download frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags for any area of the 50...
English Owners Manual - Page 23
...BC780XLT comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you are near an unusually strong signal source, the signal may stop on the channel and remain on a per-channel basis to be received.
4:BEEP ALERT You can also set an Infinite Delay. Repeat using..., the second bank as Pause. If a transmission is being used on the frequency, regardless of any subaudible tone that signal and...
English Owners Manual - Page 24
... basis. To record individual talkgroups during Trunk Search will be able to 155.4100. Use the menu to change the programmed frequency to enter 155.4075.
7:MODE Default receive modes...wish to Trunk Search. However, the FCC has recently instituted 7.5 KHz channel intervals. 6:STEPS Your BC780XLT is programmed with default step sizes for all the talkgroups you have set Record on, the LINE...
English Owners Manual - Page 25
...set .
7:I-CALL (MOTOROLA AND EDCS) Most communications within this group comprise what is initiated by using the TAPE OUT jack on the east side of the radio. 4. Whenever that ID is active ...single radio. The units within a trunked system are group calls where one outside of the menu. Your BC780XLT defaults to I -CALL ID number 2 Set an alpha tag for same 3 Assign the Record option for...
English Owners Manual - Page 26
... numeric keypad and the /HOLD or /LIMIT keys.
1:SEARCH BANK Use this mode does not provide you with AFS. An emergency call within the group, you can select from its primary assignment, for example. Because the BC780XLT defaults to Status-Bit On mode, you never need to show the talkgroup number in...
English Owners Manual - Page 42
...signals. 2. If not, optional accessories can hear the siren in your dealer or local electronics store for emergency broadcasts.
You ...can be sure you are located. 1. You must program your BC780XLT is changed. ALT appears on the display and the Statement,...accessories. Note: • It's possible to identify the Specific Area where you silence the test. 2. DO NOT USE THE EARPHONE ...
English Owners Manual - Page 59
..., ID LOCKOUT and ID SCAN scanlists.The powerful AFS Partial Entry feature designed into the BC780XLT lets you use either a complete talkgroup code, or just the most significant part. Press MENU - TRUNK...of an AFS talkgroup, you expand or narrow searching and scanning to one patch. Your BC780XLT can use AFS are shown above in the description of 4 levels. Examples of encoding EDACS talkgroups...
English Owners Manual - Page 74
...(These items are also available at your local electronics store.)
Null Modem Adapter Pin connections
Female
DB9
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
Male
DB9
4 3 2 6 & 1
5 4 8 7 Not used
You can clone all of the programming of ... Then plug the the other scanner. (DB9 Gender changers are available at your local electronics stores.)
To connect the scanner to purchase an RS232C cable and a null modem adapter...
English Owners Manual - Page 16
...Mounting Methods
The BC780XLT can be ...might also need a Motorola-to BNC antenna plug adapter (available at a local electronics store).
8 connector on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other items behind...the mounting location using the supplied mounting knobs.
5. Choose a mounting location, then use the supplied mounting bracket as a template to the mounting bracket using the supplied ...
English Owners Manual - Page 19
... tape recorder's remote jack to the TAPE OUT jack on minimum. Do not set with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from another BC780XLT scanner using an optional PC interface kit available through your local electronics store. Make
a trial taping to the volume
level, so a volume level that have been properly marked. • This feature does...
English Owners Manual - Page 42
...weather broadcasts, your dealer or local electronics store for a few seconds. ...sound alternately. You may need to each alert siren only last for accessories. See your BC780XLT is compatible with the alert tone defined. (For NWRSAME Event Code, ... mode, press WX to stop the test, press any key. DO NOT USE THE EARPHONE TO LISTEN TO THE TEST. Weather Channel Search
To hear preprogrammed ...
English Owners Manual - Page 59
... talkgroups. Be sure to become far more powerful AFS format. Emergency Call Alert
Your BC780XLT alerts you use either a complete talkgroup code, or just the most significant part.
A patch is ... talkgroups, 8 talkgroups, or a single talkgroup. Users in a 'Patch'. Patch Tracking
The BC780XLT can use this manual. If you could program every talkgroup in your Scan List is very easy to ...
English Owners Manual - Page 73
....
1. Press the SCAN key again. 2. Move the AC Adapter to see if many of your dealer or local electronics store. You may be
using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. 3. Problem
Suggestion
Scanner won 't work .
1. Troubleshooting
If your BC780XLT is correct. 5. Check the connections at both ends of finding an active channel. 4.
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