Uniden UBC355CLT User manual

UBC355CLT
Scanner
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Before you use this scanner, please observe the following:
Warning
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce
the risk of re, electrical shocks, or damage to the unit, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ABOUT YOUR NEW UBC355CLT SCANNER . . . . . .6
FEATURE SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
INSTALLING THE UBC355CLT SCANNER . . . . . . 13
FOR HOME USE DESKTOP INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FOR MOBILE USE INCAR INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Temporary Mobile Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Permanent Mobile Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Permanently Mounting the UBC355CLT Unit . . . . . . . 15
Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply . 16
SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UBC355CLT FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
UBC355CLT REAR PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
USING YOUR UBC355CLT SCANNER . . . . . . . . . . 27
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING BANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Scanning Service Bank Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Searching Band Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SCREENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SCANNING BANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SEARCHING BANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SPECIAL FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LOCK OUT CHANNELS / FREQUENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Types of Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Temporary Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Permanent Lock Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lock Out Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lock Out Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CLOSE CALL ®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Close Call Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Close Call Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Close Call Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting Up Close Call Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Close Call Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PRIVATE BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Programming Frequencies and Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Programming a Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deleting a Programmed Frequency
(programming “000.0000”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
PROGRAM LOCK FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SELECT STEP FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CLOCK MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
BIRDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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ABOUT YOUR NEW UBC355CLT SCANNER
The UBC355CLT comes with 7 Service banks for monitoring
Emergency, Freenet, PMR, Air, Marine, CB AM and Amateur Band
frequencies. In addition, the UBC355CLT has 23 separate band
searches.
You can also save up to 300 frequencies that are scanned along
with the preset frequencies. So whenever you encounter a newly
activated local frequency for any service category, you can add it
to the bank for that category. This gives you quick access to the
frequencies you want to hear.
FEATURE SUMMARY
The UBC355CLT is a compact mobile/base scanner and one of the
most user-friendly communication products available today. The
UBC355CLT features include:
• Turbo search – Allows your UBC355CLT to search 180 steps per
second. (5 kHz step band only)
• Eight Banks – 7 preprogrammed Service banks and one
standard, programmable Private bank. These banks include:
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» Emergency (EMG): 100 channels.(Some frequency is
programed beforehand.)
» Freenet (FRN): 6 Factory-programmed Freenet
frequencies plus an additional 100 open channels
for you to program other frequencies into this bank.
» PMR: 8 Factory-programmed PMR frequencies.
Note: The Freenet and PMR banks share a single key - FRN/
PMR. Pressing this key will toggle between the banks.
Additional information is provided in later sections.
» AIR: 3,480 Factory-programmed frequencies which
covers the complete AIR band, 108.000 to 136.9916
MHz.
» MRN: 57 Factory-programmed frequencies which
cover the complete International Marine band.
Note: The Air and Marine banks share a single key – AIR/
MARINE. Pressing this key will toggle between the banks.
Additional information is provided in later sections.
» CB AM: 600 Factory-programmed CB AM
frequencies.
» Amateur Band (CB FM): 400 Factory-programmed
amateur band frequencies.
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Note: The CB AM and Amateur Band (CB FM) banks share
a single key - CB AM/FM. Pressing this key will toggle
between the banks. Additional information is provided in
later sections.
» PRIVATE: 100-channel, fully user-programmable bank.
• Search Bands (23) – Press BAND/STEP to select a band to
search.
Band Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
25 - 30 25.00000 - 29.99500 5 FM
30 - 50 30.00000 - 49.99500 5 FM
50 - 80 50.00000 - 79.99500 5 FM
80 - 83 80.00000 - 82.99500 5 FM
83 - 84 83.00000 - 84.01000 5 FM
84 - 87 84.01500 - 87.29500 5 FM
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Band Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
108 - 137 108.00000 - 136.99166 8.33 AM
137 - 138 137.00000 - 137.99375 6.25 FM
138 - 144 138.00000 - 143.99375 6.25 FM
144 - 146 144.00000 - 145.99375 6.25 FM
146 - 156 146.00000 - 155.99375 6.25 FM
156 - 157 156.00000 - 157.43125 6.25 FM
157 - 158 157.43750 - 157.99375 6.25 FM
158 - 160 158.00000 - 160.59375 6.25 FM
160 - 162 160.60000 - 162.02500 6.25 FM
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Band Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode
162 - 162 162.03125 - 162.59375 6.25 FM
162 - 174 162.60000 - 174.00000 6.25 FM
406 - 440 406.00000 - 439.99375 6.25 FM
440 - 450 440.00000 - 449.99375 6.25 FM
450 - 466 450.00000 - 465.99375 6.25 FM
466 - 470 466.00000 - 469.99375 6.25 FM
470 - 512 470.00000 - 512.00000 6.25 FM
806 - 960 806.00000 - 960.00000 12.5 FM
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Frequency Band Sensitivity (Nominal) 12 dB SINAD
25.000 - 27.995 0.4 μV
28.000 - 69.9950 0.2 μV
70.0000 - 87.2950 0.2 uV
108.0000 - 136.9916 0.4 uV
137.0000 - 147.9950 0.2 uV
148.0000 - 174.0000 0.2 uV
406.0000 - 512.0000 0.3 uV
806.0000 - 960.0000 0.4uV
Frequency Band Hum and Noise (Nominal)
25.000 - 27.995 48 dB
28.000 - 87.2950 43 dB
108.0000 - 136.9916 48 dB
137.0000 - 147.9950 43 dB
148.0000 - 174.0000 43 dB
400.0000 - 512.0000 42 dB
806.000 - 960.0000 44 dB
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Frequency Band Close Call Sensitivity (Nominal)
25.000 - 87.2950 -54 dB
108.0000 - 136.9916 -61 dB
137.0000 - 174.0000 -63 dB
406.0000 - 512.0000 -65 dB
806.0000 - 960.0000 -55 dB
INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE
• UBC355CLT Scanner
• Telescoping Antenna
• Fixable Mobile Antenna
• AC Adapter
• Vehicle Power Adapter
• DC Power Cord for hard-wiring power from your car to your
scanner.
• Bracket
• Screw
• This Owner’s Manual
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• Other Printed Materials
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact
your place of purchase.
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories for your UBC355CLT are
available:
Mobile Mounting Bracket – For mobile use (In-car Installation);
use it to install the UBC355CLT in your car.
External Speaker – To increase speaker volume in noisy
environments.
INSTALLING THE UBC355CLT SCANNER
FOR HOME USE DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V
jack on the rear panel.
2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
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3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT connector. Extend
the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than 400
MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.
Use the desktop stand (fold out from bottom of unit) for a better
viewing and operating angle. Helpful Hints
• If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate
the scanner or its antenna away from the source.
• If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need 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 optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial
cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the
optional antennas.
FOR MOBILE USE INCAR INSTALLATION
Temporary Mobile Installation
A Vehicle Power Adapter is provided for an easy, temporary power
supply.
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Warning: Do not use the Vehicle Power Adapter in a
positive ground vehicle.
1. Plug one end of the Vehicle Power Adapter into the vehicle’s
accessory power jack and the other end into the DC 13.8V jack
on the back of the scanner.
2. Connect the mobile antenna plug into the ANT connector on
the rear panel. For more information on antenna installation,
please refer to the instruction guide that came with your
mobile antenna.
Permanent Mobile Installation
Permanently installing the UBC355CLT scanner into a vehicle
involves two main steps - physically installing the scanner and
physically connecting the power supply. It does not matter which
is installed rst; perform these procedures in an order that is most
appropriate for your vehicle’s conguration.
Permanently Mounting the UBC355CLT Unit
1. Select a location in your vehicle to mount the UBC355CLT unit.
Avoid any locations that could interfere with your driving. In a
passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard
on the passenger side.
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2. Use the mounting bracket (optional) as a template for
marking the location of the mounting screws. Note: If there
are screws already holding the dashboard, you may be able to
use the same screw holes to mount the bracket.
3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in
place using the screws provided.
CAUTION: Do not drill into air bags. Do not drill if what is
behind the dashboard is unknown.
4. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has
been connected to the rear panel.
Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply
CAUTION: If you are not experienced in connecting
accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please see your
automotive dealer for advice on proper installation.
1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which
battery terminal (positive or negative) is grounded to the
engine block or chassis. Most of today’s vehicles use a
negative ground. If your vehicle has a negative ground, follow
Steps 2 and 3. Otherwise, skip to the Caution in Step 3.
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2. Connect the RED wire of the DC power cord to the accessory
contact in your vehicle’s +13.8 VDC fuse box.
3. Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative
side of the vehicle (usually the chassis).
Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire
connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to
the accessory contact in the fuse box.
4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel.
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SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW
UBC355CLT FRONT PANEL
KEY PURPOSE
HOLD Press this key to stop scanning or searching
and to remain on the current frequency.
“HOLD” displays on the screen.
Press HOLD a second time to resume
scanning.
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KEY PURPOSE
UP and DOWN Press these directional keys to:
• Manually search up or down for
frequencies while in Hold mode.
• Change direction of a search during
Search mode.
• Quickly search up or down for
frequencies (hold UP or DOWN keys
for longer than 1 second) while in Hold
mode.
PRIVATE Scans user-programmed channels
programmed into the PRIVATE bank.
EMG Press this key to scan the Emergency (EMG)
bands.
NOTE: The Emergency bank has 100 PRIVATE
channels. These user programmed channels
are scanned after the preprogrammed
channels if the Emergency is selected.
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KEY PURPOSE
FRN/PMR Press this key to scan the Freenet (FRN) and
PMR bands. Pressing this key cycles through
the frequencies in the following order:
• Freenet (FRN)/PMR - both activated
• Freenet (FRN) only (turn o PMR bank)
• PMR only (turn o Freenet bank)
• None active (turn o both Freenet and
PMR banks)
NOTE: The Freenet (FRN) bank has 100 PRIVATE
channels. These user programmed channels
are scanning after the preprogrammed
channels if the Freenet is selected.
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