Uniden Bc60xlt 1 Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Types of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Included with Your Scanner . . . . . . ....
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Introduction TheBC60XLT-1Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that allows you to monitor 10 different frequency bands and the NOAA weather information broadcasts. It is a state-of-the-art radio with scanning capabilities, and it can save up to 30 different frequencies in memory. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC60XLT-1scansprogrammedchannels until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active...
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Types of Communications Monitor communications such as: Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels) Business/industrial radio Motion picture and press relay Utilities Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands And more in these bands: Frequency RangeTransmission 29-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50 MHz VHF Low Band 50-54 MHz 6 Meter Amateur...
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Feature Highlights 30 Channels– Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. 29 MHz-512 MHz– Search these frequency ranges with your scanner. (The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29 MHz to 512 MHz.) Chain Searching– You can define five different personal search bands, and search up to all five chain locations at once. Priority Channel Scanning– Allows you to designate a priority channel which is monitored every two seconds...
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Where to Obtain More Information Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. The Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that you may program into your new scanner. If the frequencies listed in the starter guide do not work in your area, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner(800) Number.A Uniden representative should be able to provide you with sample frequencies, or use the enclosed order form to purchase a local...
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Included with Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. Rubber Antenna (AT218)Belt Clip with Screws (BCK150) AC Adapter (AD70U) Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency GuideOther Printed Material 6
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Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. If you 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.) Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Guide....
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Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug with one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Flexible Antenna Belt Clip Attach the flexible antenna to the BNCconnector. Do not tighten the screws too tight. You can damage the case or clip. 9
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Basic Operation Note:You can fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. Setting the Squelch To set the Squelch, you must be in the Manual Mode. No signal should be present when adjusting squelch. 1. Press Muntil you do not hear a signal. 2. Adjust VOLUMEto a comfortable listening level. 3. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCHfully counter-clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that no signals can get through. Strong Signals Medium...