Uniden BC860XLT Support Question
Uniden BC860XLT Support Question
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Question posted by sherrihalsell on April 26th, 2015
The Bnc Connector On The Back Of My Bc860xlt Is Broke. Where Can I Get New One?
Antenna connection on bc860xlt is broke. Where can I purchase another one to solder onto my scanner?
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on April 27th, 2015 8:09 AM
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Your only chance is to see if the company will provide it. Call 800-297-1023.
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Related Uniden BC860XLT Manual Pages
English Owners Manual - Page 1
Introduction 2
Included with your Scanner 5
Setup 7
Basic Operation 9 How Squelch Works 9 Setting the Squelch 10 Programming 11 Programming Tips 12
Scanning 13 Banks ... Frequencies 28
Weather Scan 31 Data Skip 32 Care and Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 37 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . 39 Controls and Display Back Cover Foldout
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English Owners Manual - Page 2
Store frequencies into 10 banks of nearly 100 channels per second). The BC860XLT scans programmed channels at Turbo Scan speed. M While the BC860XLT scans channels, it is Scanning? This gives you the opportunity to find new frequencies that channel as long as the transmission continues. Choose between two speeds for active frequencies, it is...
English Owners Manual - Page 4
...BC860XLT is disconnected, the memory retains the frequencies for 7 days. Data Skip - Go directly to 956 MHz.) 10 Priority Channels - Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in high-moisture areas such as the kitchen or bathroom. Weather Scan -
If the power is truly a Twin TurboTM Scanner... without power causes scanner memory loss. Feature Highlights
Scanner Care & Safety ...
English Owners Manual - Page 5
Included with your Scanner
If any items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. Complete and immediately mail the Registration Form.
5
English Owners Manual - Page 6
...purchase a local frequency list. The "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.
that you may program into each channel you want to use the enclosed order form to provide you with a few sample frequencies. Also, your area, call the enclosed "Mr. Scanner...
Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into the BC860XLT. Or, use .
English Owners Manual - Page 7
...antenna to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) If the plug at the end of the cable does not match the antenna...UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may need to its antenna away from the source. If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to purchase an adapter. Use ...
English Owners Manual - Page 9
..., where you can set too high (squelch too high), nothing gets through . If the gate is set the squelch level as needed by conditions.
9 The BC860XLT Squelch has two options. If the gate is too low (squelch too low), everything (all noise as well as a gate.
Basic Operation
Note: Fold out...
English Owners Manual - Page 11
Programming
Before the BC860XLT can scan, you program.
1. If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of the scanner, (See Table on page 3, and the Technical Specifications at least one channel. Select the channel.
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4.
Enter the frequency.
. Repeat this Guide), a distinctive beep ...
English Owners Manual - Page 12
... you finish programming a channel,
press
to step up to the next channel.
0 E To erase the channel, enter and . Channels with no frequencies are programming five
new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8,
start with Channel 4. Programming Tips
To quickly program a series of channels,
start with the lowest number channel.
M After you are
automatically...
English Owners Manual - Page 13
..., scanning resumes automatically.
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To stop on a channel during scanning:
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To resume scanning:
Note: If the channel is received, the Scanner stops on the power, the BC860XLT automatically starts in the LCD. 13 Scanning
When a transmission is in the Aircraft Band, AIR displays in the Scan mode. During normal scanning...
English Owners Manual - Page 18
... Priority Scan at any time (Manual or Scan Mode):
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To de-activate Priority Scan at any time (Manual or Scan Mode):
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18 The BC860XLT comes with one Priority Channel preprogrammed in each Bank:
1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, and 91. Priority Scan
With Priority Scan active...
English Owners Manual - Page 19
Select the new Priority Channel.
3. Change Priority to this channel. 2 "Beeps" indicate Priority Channel is gone.
19 Enter MANUAL mode.
2. Changing the Priority Channel
There can change the ...
English Owners Manual - Page 22
... Search Limit.
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22 Enter MANUAL mode.
2. This feature is handy for any limits for the Search within the 12 Bands covered by the BC860XLT.
English Owners Manual - Page 23
... received transmission is detected, the BC860XLT stops on that frequency.
6a. When the transmission stops, Search resumes.
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OR
6b. You can stay on that frequency to continue to monitor it. You can program them down so you can also automatically program a desired frequency into the scanner. Begin Search.
5. To continue...
English Owners Manual - Page 31
... scanner remains on that frequency.
To find the next active weather channel:
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Note: In some parts of the 100 channels. M S C Normally a higher location or a better antenna improves the reception. When the Weather Scan finds an active weather channel, it stops at that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle.
1.
Weather Scan
Your BC860XLT is...
English Owners Manual - Page 32
... off in each mode separately.
Data Skip will stop on every unwanted data transmission. That means your BC860XLT will not work on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can set Data Skip in Search:
Your scanner stops and checks a transmission for data before deciding to receive or skip it receives.
Data Skip...
English Owners Manual - Page 34
...,
it to resume
K C scanning. All radios are internally-generated signals inherent in the electronics
K S of the receiver.
Press
to lockout a frequency, then press
to receiving undesired signals or "birdies". Birdies are subject to resume
searching.
34 If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no serviceable parts.
Press
to lockout a channel, then...
English Owners Manual - Page 35
...; Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your dealer
or local electronics store.
Troubleshooting
If your BC860XLT is correct and no memory has been lost. • Possibly, none of the programmed frequencies are currently active.
Check with your room. Problem
Suggestion
Scanner won 't stop...
English Owners Manual - Page 37
...
Banks:
10 with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of optional accessories are all subject to 1.2 W (max.) 10% TDH
Power Requirements: 10 VAC using AC144U AC Adapter
Antenna:
Telescoping (included)
External Jacks:
Antenna jack, External speaker, AC 10 V power jack
Size:
9 in. (W) x 7 1⁄2 in. (D) x 2 3⁄8 in 12.5 kHz...
English Owners Manual - Page 39
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
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To order these accessories, call or write: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Monday through Friday
39 to 5:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.
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