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    Table of Contents
    Introduction......................2
    Included with the BC9000XLT........3
    Feature Highlights.................4
    Getting Started....................6
    Base Installation...................6
    What is Scanning?..................7
    Searching.........................7
    Banks and Channels................8
    Setting the Squelch.................8
    Using the Rotary Tuner.............10
    Programming Channels...........11
    Programming By Manual Entry.......12
    Programming With the Rotary Tuner
    Use these controls:................13
    Programming with Search...........14
    Programming With AUTO STORE....17
    Deleting a Programmed Frequency....19
    Transferring a Programmed Frequency . 19
    Programming Channels with Alpha
    Characters.......................20
    To Delete Alpha Characters.........22
    The Scan Mode..................24
    Scanning All Programmed Channels and
    Banks...........................24
    Turning Banks ON or OFF...........25
    Locking Out Channels..............26
    Using Priority Scan................28
    The Search Mode.................29
    Beginning a Search................29
    Scrolling Frequencies During a Search . 30Using Turbo Search................31
    Using Search Delay................31
    Locking Out Frequencies............32
    Unlocking a Frequency.............32
    Unlocking All Frequencies...........33
    Birdies..........................33
    Additional Scanner Features.......34
    Scanning Weather Channels.........34
    Using Data Skip...................34
    Changing the Frequency Step........35
    Setting the Signal Mode.............36
    Using Signal Attenuation............37
    Preventing Accidental Programming...38
    Using COUNT to Monitor Channel Activity
    ................................38
    Displaying Bank Memory Status......40
    Using Auto Recording..............41
    Viewing Scanner Status Information...42
    Display Light.....................44
    Using Hi-Cut.....................44
    CTCSS Operation.................45
    Installing the CTCSS Board..........45
    Using CTCSS....................47
    To Change the CTCSS Tone Frequency
    ................................48
    CTCSS Tone Frequencies...........49
    Care and Maintenance.............50
    Troubleshooting.................51
    Optional Accessories and Replacement
    Parts...........................52
    Specifications...................53 
    						
    							Introduction
    The BC9000XLT is a sophisticated information radio with automatic
    scanning capabilities. You can use it at home as a base unit, or install in
    your vehicle as a mobile unit.
    The BC9000XLT can store frequencies such as, police, fire/emergency,
    marine, air, weather, and other broadcasts into 20 banks of 25 channels
    each. The new Rotary Tuner feature enables rapid and easy selection of
    channels and frequencies. And with AUTO STORE, you can
    automatically program any channel.
    With the BC9000XLT, you can scan all 500 channels with Turbo Scan. In
    the Search Mode, you can choose super fast Turbo Search. In addition,
    the BC9000XLT has AUTO SORT – an automatic frequency sorting
    feature for faster scanning within each bank.
    Types of Communication
    You will be able to monitor communication such as:
    nPolice and fire department (including paramedics)
    nNOAA weather broadcasts
    nBusiness/industrial radio
    nMotion picture and press relay
    nUtility
    nLand transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses,
    taxis, tow trucks, and railroads
    nMarine and amateur (ham radio) bands
    nAir band
    nPublic Service 800 MHz band
    And many more in the 25-1300 MHz range. (Note:Cellular telephone
    frequencies cannot be received.)
    Where to Obtain More Information
    The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications,
    information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio
    enthusiast. See the enclosed pamphlets for more information. Additional
    information is also available through your local library.
    2 
    						
    							Included with the BC9000XLT
    nRead this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use the
    scanner.
    nImmediately fill out and mail the supplied Registration Form.
    nIf any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact the
    place of purchase immediately.
    3
    COUNT AUX STATUS
    PROG SEND ALPHAMEM SHIFT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI TURBO        CTCSS             DATA
    BRI             DIM OFF
    AM NFM WFM
    5KHz 12.5 KHz      25KHz
    CLR 50KHz         HI-CUT
    L/O                DELAY                ATT
    AFB
    GC
    HD
    IE
    JFREQ
    CHAN
    SQUELCH
    VOLUME
    OFF
    BC XLT9000
    TWIN TURBOHOLD
    SRC AUTO
    LIMITSCANMANUAL12
    4
    75
    8
    03
    6
    9
    E
    LOCK
    BC9000XLT
    Other
    Printed
    Material
    Betty Bearcat
    Starter
    Frequency
    Guide
    AC Adapter
    (AD580U)
    Telescoping Antenna
    (AT124)Operating Guide
    (OMBC9000XLT)
    OPERATING GUIDE
    COU
    NT
    AUX STATUS
    SCAN
    SRCMANU
    AL
    AUTO PROG
    SEND
    ALPHA
    HOL
    D
    LIMI
    T ME
    MSHI
    FTLINEEXT SPPRI TURBO CTCSS DATABR
    IDI
    MOFF
    AM
    NF
    MWFM
    5K
    Hz
    12.5
    SK
    Hz
    25
    KH
    z
    CLR
    50
    KH
    zHI
    -CUTL/O DELAY ATT12
    4
    75
    8
    03
    6
    9
    EAFB
    GC
    HD
    IE
    JFR
    EQ
    CHAN
    LOC
    KSQUE
    LC
    H
    VOLUME
    OFFBC
    XLT 9000
    TWIN TURBOBC XLT9000Auto Scanner 
    						
    							Feature Highlights
    nTwin Turbo Scan/Search– This lightning-fast technology
    enables the BC9000XLT to scan up to 100 channels per second
    and search up to 300 steps per second (in 5kHz steps).
    Because the frequency coverage is so large (see
    ÉSpecifications,Ê page 53, for band listing), a very fast
    scanning system is essential. That is why we combined our
    latest technology ä Turbo Scan and Search ä into the
    BC9000XLT.
    nRotaryTuner Control– Turn the large Rotary Tuner to select
    the desired frequency or channel.
    n500 Channels– You can program each of these memory
    channels to store one frequency.
    n20 Banks– Each bank contains 25 channels, useful for storing
    similar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles.
    n25 - 1300 MHz– Indicates the range of frequencies that can be
    searched within the bands of your scanner. (Note:The
    frequency coverage is not totally continuous between 800-900
    MHz.)
    n10 Priority Channels– You can assign one Priority channel for
    each of the 10 banks, A-J. This allows you to keep track of
    activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring
    other channels for transmissions.
    nAuto Store– Automatically stores all active frequencies within
    the specified bank(s).
    nAuto Sorting– Programmed frequencies are automatically
    sorted within each bank for faster scanning.
    nAuto Recording– This feature lets you record channel activity
    from the scanner onto a tape recorder.
    nScan/Search Delay—In the Scan or Search Mode, causes the
    scanner to remain on a frequency two seconds after the last
    transmission to wait for a possible reply.
    nDirect Channel Access—Allows you to manually select a
    specific channel without scanning.
    nDirect Frequency Programming—Allows you to program a
    specific frequency into a channel without searching.
    nFrequency Transfer—Lets you transfer a frequency into an
    empty channel, or replace the frequency in the current channel.
    nProgrammable Alpha Characters—You can program
    channels 1 - 250 with 16 alpha characters for easy reference.
    4 
    						
    							nVariable Frequency Steps (Increments)—In the search or
    Manual Mode, lets you change the steps between frequencies.
    nChannel/Frequency Lockout—Lets you temporarily remove
    channels or frequencies from the scanning or search cycle.
    nSignal Attenuation—Reduces the scanner’s sensitivity for
    unusually strong signals often found on the WFM (wide
    frequency modulation) bands.
    nData Skip—Lets you set the scanner to automatically continue
    searching or scanning when it encounters an unmodulated or
    data signal.
    nEnter Lock—Temporarily disables programming keys to
    prevent accidental programming.
    nExternal Speaker Jack—Allow you to connect an external
    speaker or earphone for custom listening. See “Included with
    your Scanner” on page 3, and “Optional Accessories &
    Replacement Parts” on page 52.
    nLine, and AUX Jacks—Allow you to connect a tape recorder.
    nDisplay Light—Lets you view the display more easily in dark or
    low-light conditions.
    5 
    						
    							Getting Started
    Base Installation
    1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack
    on the rear panel.
    2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
    3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the “
    ANT” connector. Extend
    the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than
    406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.
    4. If you need a better viewing angle, flip the folding legs down to
    raise the front of the scanner.
    For use with an optional external speaker:
    Plug the external speaker into the “EXT SP” jack
    located on the front of the scanner.
    For use with an optional tape recorder:
    Be sure to use a tape recorder with
    microphone and remote input jacks.
    1. Connect a cable from the “LINE” jack on the
    front of the scanner to the microphone input
    of a tape recorder.
    2. Connect a cable from the RCA-type “AUX” jack on the back of
    the scanner to the recorder’s “REMOTE” jack.
    (See “Using Auto Record,” page 41.)
    For use with an optional CTCSS Tone Board:
    See “CTCSS Operation, “ page 45.
    6
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON
    SRC AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   
    L
    Telescoping
    Antenna Antenna
    Jack
    Off-On/
    Enter-Lock
    Switch Auxillary
    Jack DC 13.8V
    Jack
    Plug
    AC Adapter/
    Charger
    (AC580U)
    Standard
    120V
    AC Wall OutletDC13.8VAUXENTER LOCK
    ANT OFF ON 
    						
    							What is Scanning?
    Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications
    (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC9000XLT scans
    programmed channels at the rate of up to 100 channels per second 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, and no response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes
    until another transmission is received.
    An optional DELAY can be set so that the scanner stays on the channel
    for 2 more seconds, waiting for another transmission before resuming
    scanning.
    Searching
    Scanning and searching are similar in that they both involve finding active
    frequencies within a group of frequencies. The difference is Scanning
    looks only at a group of programmed frequencies that are stored in the
    scanner’s channels and grouped into banks.
    Searching looks at all the frequencies within a pre-selected range of
    frequencies.
    If you find an interesting frequency while searching, you can store it in a
    channel for easier access later. See “Programming with Search” on page
    14. The main purpose of the Search function is to help you find active
    frequencies to program into memory.
    7
    1 345 9102 678CHANNELS
    Frequency
    Not
    Entered Frequency
    Locked Out
    (L/O)
    SCAN 
    						
    							Banks and Channels
    BC9000XLTBanksandchannelsare the way stored frequencies are
    organized in your scanner.
    A
    channelis a memory location where you store a frequency. The
    channels in the BC9000XLT are numbered 1 - 500. A
    bankis a group of
    channels. The BC9000XLT has 20 banks with 25 channels in each. The
    banks are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to maintain faster
    scanning cycles.
    You can turn each bank on or off to control whether its channels are
    included during scanning. When you turn off a bank, its channels are not
    erased, but are only temporarily excluded from scanning. You can also
    temporarily
    lock outindividual channels within a bank during scanning.
    Setting the Squelch
    Use these controls:
    1. Pressmuntil you do not
    hear a signal.
    AdjustVOLUMEto a
    comfortable listening level.
    8
    COUNT         AUX          STATUS
    SCAN
    SRCMANUAL
    AUTO PROG SEND ALPHA
    HOLD
    LIMIT MEM SHIFT
    LINEEXT SP
    PRI   TURBO        CTCSS             DATA
    BRI             DIM             OFF
    AM            NFM            WFM
    5KHz      12.5 KHz      25KHz
    CLR          50KHz         HI-CUT
    L/O                DELAY                ATT
    12
    4
    75
    8
    03
    6
    9
    E
    A
    FB
    GC
    HD
    IE
    JFREQ
    CHAN
    LOCKSQUELCH
    VOLUME
    OFF
    BC XLT9000
    TWIN TURBOSQUELCH
    VOLUME
    OFF
    ON/OFF/VOLUME and SQUELCH Controls
    Bank A ch 22
    L/O 000.0000MHz 
    						
    							2. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. TurnSQUELCHfully
    counterclockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that no
    signals can get through.
    3. TurnSQUELCHfully clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers
    the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through ... noise,
    weak signals, and strong signals.
    4. TurnSQUELCHback counter clockwise just until the hiss stops.
    Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only strong signals through.
    9
    SQUELCH
    VOLUME
    SQUELCH
    VOLUME
    SQUELCH
    VOLUME 
    						
    							Using the Rotary Tuner
    This unique feature allows easy, rapid, and precise selection of
    frequencies and channels in the BC9000XLT.
    Frequency/Channel Mode Selector- Press to switch between channel
    or frequency mode. When the CHAN LED is on, you can step rapidly
    through channels with the Rotary Tuner. When the FREQ LED is on, you
    can tune quickly and accurately through frequencies with the Rotary
    Tuner.
    Rotary Tuner- Use the Rotary Tuner to step through channels or
    frequencies, depending on the setting of the Frequency/Channel Mode
    Selector. Turn the knob clockwise to step up, counter clockwise to step
    down.
    Lock Key/LED- The LED lights when the Rotary Tuner is locked.
    PressLOCKto enable the Rotary Tuner.
    10
    FREQ
    CHAN
    LOCKFrequency LED
    Channel LED
    Lock LED
    Lock Key Mode Selector
    Rotary Tuner
    Rotary Tuner and Controls 
    						
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