Uniden BC 278CLT Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

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Channel Lockout
You can lock out a channel so it is not scanned. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency
from the channel. You can lock out up to 100 channels, including the Priority channel.
Lockout information is retained in the memory when the scanner is turned off.
To Lock out a Channel
Example: Suppose you want to lock out Channel 2 because it stops on transmissions you
dont want to hear.
Press LOCKOUTwhen the scanner stops on          
Channel 2. 
The scanner locks out Channel 2. Then it...

2. Press LOCKOUTagain to unlock the displayed 
channel. 
L/Ono longer appears in the display.
Restore All Locked Out Channels
To unlock all channels, you must be in the Manual Mode.
1. Press MANUAL.
2. Press and hold LOCKOUTto unlock all            
channels. The 
L/Oindicator goes out on any
channel previously locked out.
Delay
In the Scan mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to remain on the frequency 2 seconds
after the end of a transmission to wait for a possible reply. A Delay function can be...

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To Set Delay in Scan Mode
1. Press SCAN.
2. When your scanner stops on a channel, press 
DELAY. DLYappears in the display and scanning
resume 2 seconds after the transmission ends.
To Set Delay in Manual Mode
1. Press MANUAL.
2. Select the channel you want using your keypad.
3. Press MANUALagain.
4. Press DELAY. DLYappears in the display.                .
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Searching
The BC278CLT can search a specific frequency range to find frequencies. To use the search
function, set a search range first.
To set the frequency range
You can set the frequency range in Manual mode, Service Scan mode, WX mode, and Search Mode.
When you wish to set the frequency range for the first time, you cannot enter Search mode.
1. Enter the lowest frequency by using the number keypad 0-9 then press 
LIMIT.
2. Enter the highest frequency range by using the number keypad 0-9 then press...

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Search Hold mode
1. Press HOLD
or LIMITat any time to                
stop the search.
2. Press HOLD
to move to the next higher frequency, or press LIMITto move down to the
previous frequency. 
3. Press SEARCHto resume searching                      .
Storing Search Frequencies
You can quickly store any frequencies you find during      
search. In Search Hold mode, or, when transmission is
received during the search, press E.  The frequency will
be stored in the channel which is flashing on the...

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Search Skip
A scanner normally stops on any transmission it receives. 
You can set unwanted data signals or transmissions to
skip during search (up to 10 frequencies). Press
LOCKOUTwhen the search stops on an unwanted
frequency.
To cancel this function, press HOLD
to hold the search and select the frequency by using
HOLD
or LIMIT, then press LOCKOUT.
Service Scan
The Service Scan feature allows you to toggle through four bands preprogrammed for Police,
Fire/Emg, Air and Marine.
1. Press SERVICE....

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Press WX/ALERTto find the active weather       
channel in your area. WXicon appears in the
display. It is possible that your area is covered by
more than one weather station.
When you press WX/ALERT, the BC278CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. If the
broadcast sounds weak and distant, press SCANto look for a closer station.
To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press    
SCANNER, RADIO AM/FMor OFF.
Do not program a weather frequency into one of the 100 channels.
Because weather channels transmit...

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Weather Alert with S.A.M.E.
In Weather Alert with S.A.M.E. mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning
radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at
night. When you set the scanner to Weather Alert mode, it emits a loud siren whenever your
local NOAA weather station broadcasts a severe weather emergency tone.
1. Press WX/ALERTto find the active           
weather channel in your area. WXicon
appears in the display. It is possible that
your...

About S.A.M.E.
Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) are NOAAs coded emergency weather signals that
identify a specific geographic area affected by an emergency.
The BC278CLT receives the emergency weather alert broadcasts that notify you of weather
warnings, watches and statements. When you receive S.A.M.E. for your area, your scanner beeps
and the display shows as follows.
Signal Display
Warning ALErt 1
Watch ALErt 2
Statement ALErt 3
Test       tEst
To obtain further information about S.A.M.E. and...

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LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight comes on when the power is applied. In Scan mode, Manual mode, and
Weather mode, the backlight stays on bright continuously. In the other modes, the backlight
stays bright for ten seconds and then switches to dim. Press any key and the display switches
back to bright for ten seconds.
Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies
Before you can use the Radio mode, you must program the channels with your favorite radio
stations. You can program up to 20 stations (10 AM/10 FM)....