Uniden Bc60xlt 1 Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

							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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC Adapter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flexible Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keylock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Duplicate Frequency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Channel Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locking a Channel While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockout Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restore a Locked Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restore All Locked-out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chain Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting a Search Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Channel Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storing Search Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Weather Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Birdies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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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 frequency and remains on
that channel as long as the transmission continues. When
the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until
another transmission is received.
What is Chain Searching?
You can program five different personal search bands in
your new scanner. You simply select a Chain Search
location, define the search range, and begin your search.
The scanner looks for active communications in the range
you’ve specified, so you can locate frequencies in your
area which may not be listed in your
Betty Bearcat Starter
Frequency Guide
.
You can set your scanner to search up to all five Chain
Search bands at once, or you can turn off those search
bands you don’t want. This gives you complete control of
the search function.
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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 Band
137-144 MHz Military Land mobile
144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band
148-174 MHz VHF High Band
406-420 MHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile
420-450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band
450-470 MHz UHF Standard Band
470-512 MHz UHF “T” Band
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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 when Priority Scanning is
selected.
Manual Channel Access– Go directly to any
channel.
Memory Backup– Frequencies programmed in
channels are retained in memory. If power is
completely disconnected, the frequencies are
retained for one hour.
Weather Scan– Use as a weather information
radio.
Preset Two-second Delay– Scanner waits two
seconds after transmission stops before resuming
scanning.
LCD Back Light– An orange LCD light remains
on for 15 seconds when
lis pressed.
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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 frequency list.
The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs
have publications, information on computer bulletin boards,
and even contests for the radio enthusiast. Also, your local
library has more information.
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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
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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.
Installing the Batteries
1. Open the cover.
2. Insert batteries.
Note:If you are installing alkaline batteries, set the switch
to
REG. ALK. BATT.If installing Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries, set the switch to
Ni-Cd BATT.
Press in
Lift
Ni-Cd
BATT.REG.
ALK.
BATT.
Ni-Cd
BATT.REG.
ALK.
BATT.
Inside
of Top
Cover
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							3.  Replace cover and
Warning: Do not mix alkaline batteries withNi-Cd
Ni-Cd
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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.
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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 Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
PHONESQUELCHVOLUME
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