Uniden Sc180b Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

Scanning
Bank Scanning
1.IfSCANis not indicated on the display, press .
TheSportCatshould begin scanning.
The indicators for the selected Banks (
1through10) appear
on the display. The indicator of the Bank currently being
monitored flashes. While theSportCatis scanning, the
word
SCANmoves across the display.
Scanning stops on any active channel that is not “Locked
Out”, and displays the Channel Number and frequency or
Alpha Name. Scanning resumes automatically after the
transmission stops.
2.You can...

To access a specific channel:
1.Press .
2.Enter the channel number using the numeric keys.
3.Press again.
Priority Scan
TheSportCathas 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank.
Initially these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g.
Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) In priority
scan mode, the scanner checks the Priority Channel(s)
every 2 seconds during the Scan cycle. If a transmission is
received, the scanner will stop at that channel. If the
Priority Channel in any Bank is “Locked Out”, it will...

Locking Out Channels
You may have programmed certain channels that you do not
want to hear every time you scan. These might be channels
that are busy a major portion of the time, causing the scanner
to stop at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan
cycle. You can Lock Out those channels so they are not
scanned.
1.Go directly to the channel using any of the methods
described above.
2.Press .L/Oappears on the display.
That channel is now “Locked Out” of the scanning cycle.
To include the channel...

Weather Channel Scanning
TheSportCatis designed to search for your local NOAA
weather channel(s) from 10 preprogrammed NOAA
channels.
1.Press /ATTto begin Weather scan.WXappears at
the lower side of the display and the word
SCANmoves
across the display.
2.When the Weather scan finds an active channel in your
area, the scanner stops at that frequency.
3.To stay at that frequency, press or . To
resume Weather scan, press /
ATT.
It is possible for you to hear more than one Weather
broadcast in your area. If...

Searching
Band Search
TheSportCathas 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. You
can search any of these Bands to find desired frequencies
if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new
stations have been added since the Directory was
published.
1.Press and hold /BANDto enter the Band Search
Mode. Then the upper and lower limits of the band
currently selected are displayed.
2.Use VFO control, or to select the band you
wish to search.
3.Wait for about 2 seconds and theSportCatwill begin
searching that...

4.Enter the higher limit of your search range.
5.Press .
Using the Limit Search
1.
Press /BANDto enter Limit Search mode.
2.Press or to stop searching. (”HOLD”
appears on the display.)
VFO search
You can search by using VFO control.
1.In Manual mode, enter the frequency by using the
number keypad and turnVFO control.
-- OR --
In Band Search or Limit Search, press then enter
the frequency by using the number keypad, and turn the
VFO control.
“V” appears on the display.
2.Turn the VFO control clockwise to...

Care and Maintenance
Replacing the Battery Pack
1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF.
2. Turn the scanner over
so you are looking at
the back. If the Belt
clip is attached,
remove it by taking out
the two screws.
3. Press in on the ribbed
area and slide the
Battery Cover down
and off.
4. Carefully unplug the Battery pack and lift it out of the
case. You may need to exert slight pressure toward the
top of the scanner as you slide the Battery Pack out of
the case.
5. Carefully plug in the new Battery...

6. Insert the Battery Pack
by placing the bottom
in the case first. Make
sure it is seated within
the case before
replacing the Battery
Cover.
7. Replace the Battery
Cover by putting the
two tabs in the
corresponding opening
and sliding it upward
until it locks in place.
Location

If strong interference or electrical noise is received,
relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the
source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may
provide better reception.

Do notuse the scanner in...

Birdies
All scanners are subject to receiving undesired signals or
birdies. If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and
no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are
internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of
the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the
unwanted frequencies.
Proper Care of Your Scanner
Use only the AC Adapter/Charger that came with your
scanner.
Do not leave the AC Adapter/Charger plugged in for long
periods.
Avoid placing the scanner in direct...

Optional Accessories and
Replacement Parts
The following optional accessories and replacement parts
for yourSportCatare available from your local Uniden
Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by
calling: 1-800-297-1023, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time,
Monday through Friday.
ITEM PART NO.
Spare Battery Pack BP-180
Replacement Rubber Antenna AT-218
Earphone EP-009
AC Adapter/Charger AD-70U
Straight Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused) UA-502
Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (fused)...