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    							Feature Highlights
    nTrunk Tracking– Follow UHF High Band UHF
    800/900 MHz trunked public safety and public
    service systems just as if conventional two-way
    communications were used.
    nMulti-Track– Track more than one trunking
    system at a time and scan conventional and
    trunked systems at the same time.
    n300 Channels– Program one frequency into each
    channel. You must have at least one channel
    programmed to use the Scan mode.
    n12 Bands, 10 Banks– Includes 12 bands, with
    Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 banks with 30 channels
    each are useful for storing similar frequencies to
    maintain faster scanning cycles or for storing all
    the frequencies of a trunked system.
    n29 MHz-956 MHz– Indicates the range of
    frequencies that can be searched within the bands
    of your scanner.
    Note:The frequency coverage is not continuous
    and excludes the cellular band.
    n10 Priority Channels– You can assign one
    priority channel in each bank. Assigning a priority
    channel allows you to keep track of activity on your
    most important channel(s) while monitoring other
    channels for transmissions.
    nPreprogrammed Service (SVC) Search– Allows
    you to toggle through preprogrammed police,
    fire/emergency, railroad, aircraft, marine, and
    weather frequencies.
    nUnique Data Skip– Allows your scanner to skip
    unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.
    nMemory Backup– If the battery completely
    discharges or if power is disconnected, the
    frequencies programmed in your scanner are
    retained in memory.
    nManual Channel Access– Go directly to any
    channel.
    nLCD Back Light– An LCD light remains on for 15
    seconds when is pressed.
    nAutolight– Automatically turns the light on when it
    finds a transmission.
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    							nBattery Save– In manual mode, your scanner
    automatically reduces its power requirements to
    extend the battery’s charge.
    nAttenuator– Reduces the signal strength.
    nSmartScanner™ –Automatically program your
    BC 245XLTwith all the frequencies and trunking
    talk groups for your local area by accessing our
    national database with your PC or just an external
    modem. (No PC required)
    nTurbo Search– Increases the search speed to
    300 steps per second. This applies only to
    transmission bands with 5 kHz steps.
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    							Where to Obtain More
    Information
    Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies
    into available channels. TheBetty Bearcat Frequency
    Guidelists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and
    Canada that you may program into your new scanner.
    To obtain a copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the
    following:
    nUniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours
    are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time
    Monday through Friday.)
    nBearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414 (Hours
    are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
    Monday through Friday.)
    nLocal Dealer
    Information on the Internet
    If you have access to the Internet, you may want to visit
    www.trunktracker.comorwww.bearcat1.com/free.htm
    For more information about Uniden and our other products,
    visitwww.uniden.com
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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, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central,
    Monday through Friday.
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    AntennaBelt Clip
    AC AdapterBattery Pack
    Earphone
    BC 2 45 X LTTM
    300-Channel Trunk Tracking Scanner
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    Visit our
    Website at
    www.trunktracker.com
    Operating Guide
    BC XLT860Programmable 100-Channel Base ScannerNow is the time for all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Four score yeas ago our fathers set
    forth a new nation conceived in
    Liberty and dedicated to the
    proposition that all men are
    created equal. The quick brown
    fox jumped over the garden wall.
    Now is the time fo4r all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Now is the time for all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Four score yeas ago our fathers set
    forth a new nation conceived in
    Liberty and dedicated to the
    proposition that all men are
    created equal. The quick brown
    fox jumped over the garden wall.
    Now is the time fo4r all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Now is the time for all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Four score yeas ago our fathers set
    forth a new nation conceived in
    Liberty and dedicated to the
    proposition that all men are
    created equal. The quick brown
    fox jumped over the garden wall.
    Now is the time fo4r all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Now is the time for all good men to
    come to the aid of the party.
    Four score yeas ago our fathers set
    forth a new nation conceived in
    Liberty and dedicated to the
    BC XLT860Programmable 100-Channel Base ScannerNow is the time for all
    good men to come to the
    aid of the party. Four
    score yeas ago our
    fathers set forth a new
    nation conceived in
    Liberty and dedicated to
    the proposition that all
    men are created equal.
    The quick brown fox
    jumped over the garden
    wall. Now is the time fo4r
    all good men to come to
    the aid of the party.
    Now is the time for all
    good men to come to the
    aid of the party. Four
    score yeas ago our
    fathers set forth a new
    nation conceived in
    Liberty and dedicated to
    the proposition that all
    men are created equal.
    The quick brown fox
    jumped over the garden
    wall. Now is the time fo4r
    all good men to come toBC XLT860Programmable 100-Channel Base Scanner
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    TrunkTracker
    Frequency Guide
    and Other Printed
    Material
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    							Setup
    These are helpful guidelines when using your
    new scanner:
    nIf your scanner receives interference or electrical
    noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from
    the source.
    nIf 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.)
    nUse 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 Battery Pack
    1. Open the cover.
    2. Insert the battery
    pack.
    3. Replace cover and
    press down until it
    clicks into place.
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    							Charging the Battery Pack
    Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power theBC 245XLT
    from an AC outlet.
    You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To
    fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger
    connected for 14 – 16 hours.
    Note:Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the unit
    when charging is complete.
    Low Battery Indicator
    When the Battery Pack is low and needs to be charged,
    the battery icon appears in the display. You will also hear a
    beep every 15 seconds as an audible alert.
    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 a power
    outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the
    adapter’s plug into an outlet, try reversing the plug.
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    Use only the supplied AC Adapter
    (AD70U)or one of the optional power
    cords(WZ1015 or WZ1017).
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    							Flexible Antenna
    Belt Clip
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    Do not tighten the screws too tight.
    You can damage the case or clip.
    Attach the flexible antenna to the
    BNCconnector.
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    							Basic Operation
    Note:Fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls and
    Indicators while reading this Guide.
    Turn the Scanner On
    Turn theVOLUMEcontrol clockwise out of the detent
    position.bc245flashes twice in the display. The scanner
    automatically starts scanning.
    Setting the Squelch
    To set the squelch, you must be in the Manual mode, and
    you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner.
    1. Press until you do
    not hear a signal.
    2. Make sure that the
    VOLUMEis set to 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 only very strong signals
    can get through.
    4.
    TurnSQUELCHfully clockwise until you hear a hiss.
    This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything
    gets through—noise, weak signals, and strong
    signals.
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    STRONG SIGNALS
    MEDIUM SIGNALS
    WEAK SIGNALS
    NOISE
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    							5.
    TurnSQUELCHback counter-clockwise just until the
    hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only clear
    signals through.
    Keylock
    Key Lock prevents accidental key entries during
    conventional scanning or while in trunk tracking mode.
    1. To lock the keypad,
    press and hold
    until the symbol
    appears in the lower
    right of the display.
    2. To unlock the keypad,
    press and hold
    until the symbol in
    the lower right of the
    display turns off.
    LCD Back Light
    Press and release to turn the LCD light on. It remains
    on for 15 seconds and then goes out.
    Auto Light
    Press and hold until you hear 2 short beeps. The
    scanner will automatically turn the light on for 5 seconds,
    whenever a transmission is found.
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    STRONG SIGNALS
    MEDIUM SIGNALS
    WEAK SIGNALS
    NOISE
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    							Programming
    Before theBC 245XLTcan begin conventional scanning,
    you must program a frequency into at least one channel.
    Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to
    program.
    1. Select frequencies
    from your dealer, from
    various sources on
    the internet, or from
    one of the guides
    listed on page 9.
    Here’s a list of sample
    frequencies you
    should try:
    156.800 Marine Calling channel
    155.340 Ambulance operations
    155.280 Ambulance operations
    155.160 Ambulance operations
    462.950 Ambulance operations
    462.5625 Family Radio Services (channel one)
    2. Press .
    3. Select a channel.
    a.Enter the channel
    number.
    b.Then press .
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