Uniden Bc9000xlt Wideband Scanner Owners Manual

Using Turbo Search
Turbo Search increases the search speed from 100 frequencies per
second to 300 frequencies per second in ranges where the frequencies
are spaced 5 kHz apart.
Use these keys:
While searching, presst.
Using Search Delay
On some two-way channels there might be short lapses in the signal
before a reply. The Search Delay feature causes the scanner to wait two
seconds after the end of a transmission before resuming searching, in
case there is a reply.
Unlike Scan Delay, you don’t have to...

Locking Out Frequencies
This feature is similar to locking out a programmed channel, except you
can only lock out 50 frequencies.
Use these keys:
While searching pressLwhen the
scanner stops on an undesired
frequency.
Search resumes immediately.
Unlocking a Frequency
1. Presshto stop the
search.
2. Pressto find
the frequency you want to
unlock. Or chooseFREQwith
the Rotary Tuner Mode Selector
and tune in the frequency.
3. PressL.
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COUNT         AUX          STATUS
SCAN
SRCMANUAL
AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA...

Unlocking All Frequencies
1. Presshto stop the search.
2. Find any locked-out frequency.
3. Press and holdLfor two
seconds.
You hear a double beep when all frequencies are unlocked.
Birdies
Birdies are internally generated frequencies that cause the scanner to
stop during search. If you have problems with these frequencies, use the
lockout features to keep the scanner from stopping.
Birdie Frequencies in MHz
32.000 428.5875
74.200 431.9875
128.000 443.9375
139.995 447.9875
140.000 471.9875
167.995...

Additional Scanner Features
Use these keys:
Scanning Weather Channels
The BC9000XLT is not preprogrammed with NOAA Weather frequencies.
See the Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide for a list of weather frequencies in
your area. Then, see page 11 of this Operating Guide to program the
frequencies into the BC9000XLT.
Using Data Skip
Some frequencies carry un-modulated signals or data signals (such as
pager preamble signals or telefax signals). You can set the scanner to
continue scanning after a 3-second delay,...

Changing the Frequency Step
The frequency step is the minimum space between frequencies in the
Manual or Search Mode.
Your scanner is pre-programmed with a default frequency step for each of
its frequency bands. You can override the default frequency step to
search in larger or smaller increments when searching, during Auto Store,
or when stepping through frequencies withh,l, or the Rotary
Tuner.
1. Presshto stop the
search.
2. Pressf.
3. Press the desired step on the
numeric keypad.
Example:Press).
To...

Setting the Signal Mode
Your scanner is capable of receiving three signal modes:
AM Amplitude Modulation
NFM Narrow Frequency Modulation
WFM Wide Frequency Modulation
Each of the scanner’s frequency bands is pre-programmed with a default
signal mode. If you want to override the default signal mode for a
particular frequency, use these keys:
1. Pressf.
2. Press the signal mode.
Example:^.
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COUNT         AUX          STATUS
SCAN
SRCMANUAL
AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
HOLD
LIMIT MEM SHIFT
LINEEXT SP
PRI   TURBO...

Using Signal Attenuation
When theATTLED is on, the incoming signal strength is attenuated
(reduced) by about 15 dB. This prevents unusually strong signals from
over-loading the scanner.
In the Scan Mode, you must individually program each channel you want
to use the Signal Attenuation feature. You can use the Signal Attenuation
feature in the Manual, Search, or Scan Mode.
Use these keys:
While Scanning:
1. Pressm.
2. PressT. The display does not change.
While Searching, pressT.
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COUNT         AUX...

Preventing Accidental Programming
The BC9000XLT has a lock feature to
prevent accidental programming
entries. To disable thee,P,
N, andUkeys, move the rear
panel switch to ON.
When you presse,P,N,
orU, a message appears.
Using COUNT to Monitor Channel Activity
The Count feature counts the number of times scanning stops on an
active channel. Use Count to determine the amount of activity on
channels during a scanning session.
Use these keys:
1. Pressm.
2. Pressc.
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ENTER LOCKOFF ON
Bank C ch 69
ENTER...

3. Pressm,, or use the Rotary Tuner to see
the count for each channel.
Counter counts up to 99. To reset the counter for individual channels
1. Pressm.
2. Enter the channel number or
use,orthe
Rotary Tuner to select the
channel.
3. Press?twice.
Note:Turning off power resets the counter for all channels.
To turn COUNToff:
1. Pressm.
2. Select a channel with the Count
feature ON.
3. Pressc.
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Count : 01P ch 1
482.7625MHz
Count : 01P ch 1
482.7625MHz
Bank A P  ch 1
482.7625MHz
Count : 00Pch
1
482.7625MHz 

Displaying Bank Memory Status
This feature shows the programming status of the channels in a bank.
Use these keys:
1. Pressm.
2. Enter the channel number or
use the Rotary Tuner to select
any channel in the bank.
3. Press and holdcfor two
seconds.
The display shows:
The bank (AthroughJor0through9)
An asterisk character (k) to represent each programmed
channel.
An underscore (_) character for an unprogrammed channel
A“P” to designate a Priority channel
An “L” to show a channel that is locked out.
To check...