Uniden UBC60XLT User manual

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OPERATING GUIDE
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PRECAUTIONS
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the
following:
.WARNING!
Uniden DOES NOT representthis unit to be waterproof.
To reduce the riskof fire or electrical shock, DO NOT
expose this unit to rainor moisture.
. EARPHONE WARNING:
.Be sure to use only the recommended optional
earphone or a stereo headset of the proper
impedance (320). 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.
.Setthe Volume to a comfortable audio level
coming from the speaker before plugging in an
earphone or a stereo headset of the proper
impedance (320). 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 particular1y true of the type of
earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
. GENERAL BATTERY WARNING
.Do notshort circuit any Battery.
.Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may
explode.
. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING
When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with this product,
take note of the following warnings:
.Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any
charger other than the one supplied with this
product. Using another charger may damage the
Batteries, or cause them to 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 recom~end using rechargeable
Alkaline Batteries in this product.
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Table of Contents I
About Your NewUBC60XLT 2
Feature Highlights 2
WhatisScanning? 2
TypesofCommunication 3
Included with the UBC60XLT 4
Setup 5
Power 5
InstallingBatteries 5
AC/DCAdaptor/Charger 6
MountingtheFlexibleAntenna 6
InstallingtheBeltClip 6
Operation 7
Keylock 7
ProgrammingChannels 8
HowSquelchWorks 11
Settingthe Squelch 12
Scanning Programmed Channels. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
ChannelLockout 15
ScanningWeatherChannels 17
CareandMaintenance 19
Low BatteryWarning 19
Replacingthe Batteries '..19
Location 19
Cleaning 19
Repairs 19
ProperCare ofYourScanner 19
Optional Accessories and
ReplacementParts 20
OperatingTips 21
TechnicaISpecifications 23
Controls Back Cover Foldout
Uniden~ and BearcajP)arearegistered trademarks of Uniden Corporation.
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About Your New UBC60XLT
The UBC60XL T is a brand new state-of-the-art information
radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store
frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, amateur,
and other communications into 10 channels.
Feature Highlights
10Channels Program onefrequency in each channel. You
must have at least one channel programmed to use this
scanner.
8 Bands, 66 MHz -512 MHz Scanthese frequency ranges
with your scanner. (Note: Thefrequency coverage is not
totally continuous from 66.0 MHzto 512 MHz.)
Weather Channels Useyour scanner as a weather
information radio. (WeatherService is currently not available in
Australia)
Memory Backup Frequenciesprogrammed inthe channels
are retained in memory for at least 1day, and typically 3 days,
when batteries are removedfrom the scanner.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously.
The UBC60XL T scans programmed channels at the rate of
nearly 10 channels per second until it finds an active
frequency.
Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on that
channel as long as the transmission continues. When the
transmission ends, the scanner stays on the channel for 2
more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for another
transmission. The scanning cycle then resumes until another
transmission is received.
While the UBC60XL T is scanning channels, it is in "SCAN
Mode". When you stopthe scanning with CMAD, it is in
"MANUAL Mode".
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Types of Communication
You will be able to monitor communication such as: I
.Police and fire department (including rescue and
paramedics)
. Business/industrial radio
. Motion picture and press relay
. Utility
. Land transportationfrequencies, such as trucking firms,
buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads
. Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands
And many more in the following 8 Bands:
Frequency Range
66.0-88.0 MHz
137-144 MHz
144-148 MHz
148-174 MHz
406-420 MHz
420-450 MHz
450-470 MHz
470-512 MHz
Transmission
VHF Low band
land Mobile
2 Meter Amateur Band
VHF High Band
land Mobile
70 cm Amateur Band
UHF Standard Band
land Mobile
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Power
Installing Batteries
1.Open cover.
Press in
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2. Insert batteries
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IMPORTANT
Ifyou are installingAlkaline
Batteries, set the switch to
"Reg. AlkBATT." If
installingNickel-Gadmium
Batteries,set the switchto -
"Ni-cd BATT."
WARNING! Do not mix
Alkaline Batteries with
Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries. Be sure to
install four Batteries of
the same typ"e.
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Use the optional AC
Adaptor/Charger to power
the UBC60XL T from an
AC source.
The AC Adaptor/
Charger also recharges
Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries while they are
installed in the scanner.
WARNING! Do not charge Alkaline Batteries in this
scanner. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product
and void the waffanty. Before attempting to recharge
Batteries, make sure you have installed four rechargeable
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries and the selector switch is set to
"Ni-Cd" .
Mountingthe FlexibleAntenna
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Installing the Belt Clip CAUTION: Do not tighten
thescrews too tight. You
could damage thecase or
clip.
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Keylock
Keylockpreventsaccidentalkeyentries.
To lock:
Press
To unlock:
Press
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Onlythe@, 00[) ,and
(LOCK)keyswillfunction.
(key) do notwork,press
LOCKto unlock keys.
The KIL indicator
disappearsfromthe
display.
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Programming Channels
1. Select frequency.
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POCATELLO 154.725 *H.H*
2. Select channel using Manual mode.
Press
Press
channel
number
Then
Press
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presseD, CD.
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repeatedly
tostep
through
channels
3. Enter frequency.
Use
numeric
keypad
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clear entry
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Each digit displays as you
enter it.
The decimal displays as a
dash.
If you make a mistake,
press 0twice and start
over.
Programmed frequencies
must be within the bands
shown on the back of the
scanner, and on page
three of this guide.
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4. Recheck frequency.
The frequency appears
one digit at a time in
sequence.
DJ
Press
IRepeat these steps to program each channel.
You can program the same frequency into two or more
channels, if desired.
Channels with no frequency programmed are skipped during
scanning.
After programming your scanner, record the frequencies in the
table below (or another convenient place) so you can easily
reprogram the scanner in case the memory is accidentally
erased. Use pencil so you can change your entries at a later
date.
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Channel Frequency Notes
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How Squelch Works
Strong Signals .
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Medium Signals
Weak Signals
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Weak Signals
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Medium Signals
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Think of "SQUELCH" as a
gate.
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... If the gate is set too Iow
(SQUELCH too Iow),
everything (all noise as
well as signals) gets
through.
If the gate is set too high
(SQUELCH too high),
nothing gets through.
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If the gate is set just right
(SQUELCH set properly),
just the desired signals
get through.
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Setting the Squelch
1. Turn until hiss heard.
I2. Turn just until hiss stops.
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This action lowers the
"squelch gate," allowing
all signals and noise to
get through.
No signal should be
present when adjusting
squelch.
Scanner doesn't scan
with squelch open.
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This action raises the
"squelch gate," allowing
only strong signals to get
through.
Scanner should begin
scanning after two
seconds.
Note: You must have at
least one channel
programmed before the
UBC60XLTwillscan.
Turn the scanner on.
Scanning Programmed Channels
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Channel numbers
advance rapidly.
Note: When you turn the
scanner on, it willalways
be in Scan mode. 1
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Thescannerskipsany
unprogrammedchannels,
andlockedoutchannels.
Scannerstopsonthat
channel.
Whenthe transmission
ends,scanningresumes
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Scanner immediately
resumes scanning.
To listen to or program a specific channel:
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channel
number
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Press@toresume
scanning.
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ChannelLockoutletsyouskipchannelsduringscanning.
Thereare twowaysto lockouta channel:
Manual Mode
Press
Press
channel
number
Then
Press
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Press
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selectthechannelyou
wantto lockout.
Note: Forchannel10,
press(J), CD.
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Whenthescannerstops
ona channelduring
scanning,youcan lock
outthatchannelby
pressing
@.
Becausethelockedout
channelisnolonger
scanned,scanning
resumesimmediately
afterpressing@.
UseManualmodeto
selectthe desired
channel.
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To unlock a channel:
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channel
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The UO indicator
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tsP')Y after pressing
UO .
Scanning Weather Channels
(Weather Channels are not used in Australia)
Then
Press C:~)\t!!) :.~)
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To scan weather channels:
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To review the weather frequency:
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To resume normal scanning:
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The UBC60XL Tfinds the
active weather channel in
your area from seven
preprogrammed
frequencies.
,' Note: The channel
number does not indicate
weather frequency you
hear.
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one digit at a time, in
sequence.
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