Uniden Bc860xlt Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

Weather Scan
Your BC860XLT is designed to search for your local NOAA weather channel(s)
from 7 preprogrammed NOAA frequencies.
Note:
It is not advisable to program a weather frequency into one of the 100 channels.
Because weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner remains 
on that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle.
1.To activate the Weather Scan:
(Be sure the Squelch is set properly)2.When the Weather Scan finds 
an active weather channel, 
it stops at that frequency.To find the next active...

Data SkipA scanner normally stops on any transmission it receives.
That means your BC860XLT will stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions.
You can skip these frequencies by using the Data Skip function.
You can set Data Skip in Scan and Search modes.
Turn it on or off in each mode separately.
Note:
  Data Skip does not function on AM Aircraft frequencies (108-137 MHz).
To activate Data Skip in Scan: To activate Data Skip in Search:
Your scanner stops and checks a
transmission for data 
before...

Care and Maintenance
General Use
Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of
memory loss.If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.
The display shows 
000.0000
 in all channels when there 
has been a memory loss.
Always press each keypad button firmly until you hear the entry
tone for that key entry.
Location
If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the
scanner or its antenna away from the source of the...

Repairs
Do not attempt any repair.
The scanner contains no serviceable parts.
Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a
qualified repair technician.
Birdies
All radios are subject to receiving undesired signals or “birdies”.
If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, 
it may be receiving a birdie.
Birdies are internally-generated signals inherent in the electronics 
of the receiver.
Press 
K
 to lockout a channel, then press 
S
 to resume
scanning.
Press 
K
 to lockout...

Troubleshooting
If your BC860XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. 
Problem Suggestion
Scanner won’t work·Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.
·Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
·Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
Improper reception·Check antenna connection
·Move or angle the antenna.
·If programmed frequency is higher than 406 MHz, a shorter antenna length may improve the reception.
·Relocate the...

If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, 
or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division.  
The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual.36 

Technical Specifications
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture.
Channels:100
Banks:10 with 10 channels in each bank
WX:7 Preprogrammed NOAA Weather Service Channels
Frequency Range:29-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 108-136.9875 MHz AM Aircraft
29.7-50 MHz VHF Low Band 406-420 MHz Federal Government
50-54 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band
137-144 MHz Military Land Mobile 450-470 MHz UHF Standard Band
144-148 MHz 2 Meter...

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Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
W
To order these accessories, call or write:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,    
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central
Monday through Friday
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BC860XLT
Programmable 100-Channel
Base Scanner
OPERATING GUIDE