Uniden BC 80XLT User manual

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Precautions
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:
Earphone Warning!
Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EPOO9).
You may also use a 32Q stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo
headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the Phone
jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before
plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance
(32Q). Otherwise you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing
damage if the Volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume
Control or Squelch Control setting. This may be particularly true of the type o
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earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
WARNING!
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire o
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electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT!
The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle
may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/o
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local jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide
you with information regarding the laws in your community.
General Battery Warning!
Do not short-circuit any Battery.
Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode.
Alkaline Battery Warning!
Do not recharge Alkaline Batteries in this product.
Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and will void
the warranty.
Uniden does not recommend using rechargeable Alkaline Batteries
in this product.
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning! When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with
this product, take note of the following warnings:
Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any charger other than the one
supplied with this product. Using another charger may damage the Batteries, o
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cause them to explode.
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries must be disposed of properly
Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information
concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.
Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities fo
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information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.
Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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Contents
Introduction 6
What is Scanning? 6
What is Searching? 6
Types of Communications 6
Feature Highlights 7
Scanner Care & Safety Tips 7
Where to Obtain More Information 7
Included with your Scanner 8
Setup 9
Power 9
Install Batteries 9
AC Adapter/Charger 10
Flexible Antenna 11
Belt Clip 11
Basic Operation 12
How Squelch Works 12
Setting the Squelch 12
Key-Lock 13
Programming 14
Programming Tips 15
Scanning 16
Banks 18
Channel Lockout 18
Lockout in Manual Mode 18
Locking a Channel While Scanning. 19
Lockout Tips 17
Restore a Locked Out Channel . . . 17
Restore All Locked-out Channels. . 20
Priority Scan 20
Changing the Priority Channel 21
Search 22
Access Frequencies Manually 24
Storing Search Frequencies 25
Weather Scan 27
Care and Maintenance 28
General Use 28
Location 28
Cleaning 28
Repairs 28
Birdies 28
Troubleshooting 29
Technical Specifications 30
Warranty 31
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Introduction
The BC80XLT is a newstate-of-the-art radio with scanning capabilities.
Storefrequenciesinto 5 banks of 10channels each.
What isScanning?
Unlike standard AMor FMradio stations, most two-way communications
(listedon this page) do not transmit continuously. TheBC80XLT scans
programmed channels until it finds an activefrequency. Scanning stops on
an activefrequency, and remains on that channel as long as the
transmission continues. When thetransmission ends, the scanning cycle
resumes until another transmission is received. While the BC8OXLT scans
channels, it is in Scan mode. When you stop scanning with “MANUAL” itisin
Manual mode.
What isSearching?
The BC80XLT can search 11 bands to find active frequencies. This gives
you the opportunity tofind newfrequencies that have not been programmed.
While the BC80XLT searches for activefrequencies, it is in Search mode.
Whenyoustopthesearchwith“HOLD”itisinSearchHoldmode.
Types of Communications
Monitor communications such as:
• Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics)
• NOAAweather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels)
• Business/industrial radio
• Motion picture and press relay
• Utility
• Land transportationfrequencies, such as truckingfirms, buses, taxis, tow
trucks, andrailroads
• Marine and amateur (hamradio) bands
• Andmorein thefollowing 11 Bands:
Frequency Range Transmission
29-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7-50 MHz VHF LowBand
50-54 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band
137-144 MHz Military Landmobile
144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band
148-174 MHz VHF High Band
406-420 MHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile
420-450 MHz 70 cmAmateur Band
450-470 MHz UHFStandard Band
470-512 MHz UHF “T” Band
806-956 MHz Public Service Band except Cellular Band
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Feature Highlights
50 Channels — Program one frequency into each channel. You must have
at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode.
29 MHz-956 MHz — Search these frequency ranges with your scanner.
(The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29 MHz to 956
MHz.)
5 Priority Channels — Assign one Priority channel in each bank. Keep track
of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others.
Manual Channel Access — Go directly to any channel.
Memory Backup — Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained
in memory. If the power is disconnected, the memory retains the frequen-
cies for 7 days.
Weather Scan — Use as a weather information radio.
Preset 2-Second Delay — Scanner waits 2 seconds after transmission
stops before resuming scanning.
Scanner Care & Safety Tips
Do not use the scanner in high-moisture areas such as the kitchen or bath-
room.
Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as pro-
longed periods without power causes scanner memory loss.
Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
Where to Obtain More Information
Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into each channel you
want to use. The “Betty Bearcat Scanner Frequency Guide” lists typical fre-
quencies used around the U.S. and Canada that you may program into the
BC80XLT.
If the frequencies listed in the “Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide” do not
work in your area, call the enclosed “Mr. Scanner” 800 number. A Uniden
representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies.
Or, use the enclosed order form to purchase a local frequency list.
The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications,
information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio en-
thusiast. Also, your local library has more information.
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Included With Your Scanner
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Warning!
Do not mix alkaline batteries with nickel-cadmium batteries. Be sure to install 4
batteries of the same type.
Warning!
Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD7OU) or one of the optional power cords
(UA502 or UA51O).
Battery Warning!
Do not charge alkaline batteries in this scanner. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the product and void the warranty. Before attempting to recharge
batteries, make sure you have installed 4 rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries and the selector switch is set to Ni-Cd.
Caution
The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with a polarized
alternating line plug (a plug with one blade wider that the other.) This plug will fi
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into the power outlet only ope way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not alter the shape of the blades
to the polarized plug.
Note:
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or
operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s
manual, could void your authority to operate this product.
AC Adapter/Charger
Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC80XLT from the AC outlet.
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