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    							SC180
    100-Channel
    Programmable
    Twin Turbo
    Hand-Held
    Sports
    Scanner
    OPERATING GUIDE 
    						
    							Precautions
    Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:
    WARNING!
    UnidenDOES NOTrepresent this unit to be waterproof.
    To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,DO NOT
    expose this unit to rain or moisture.
    IMPORTANT!
    Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo
    headset of the proper impedance (32). Use of an
    incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially
    hazardous to your hearing.
    WARNING:
    Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming
    from the speaker before plugging in the supplied
    earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance
    (32). Otherwise you might experience some
    discomfort or possible hearing damage if the Volume
    suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume
    Control or Squelch Control setting. This may be
    particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in
    the ear canal.
    NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING
    This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
    Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of
    California to cause cancer.
    The Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this
    equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
    Do notshort circuit the battery.
    Do notcharge the Nickel-Cadmium Battery used in
    this equipment with any other AC Adapter/Charger
    other than the one designed to charge this battery
    (AD-70U). Using another charger may damage the
    battery, or cause the battery to explode.
    Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal
    Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Disposed Of
    Properly. Read the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal
    package insert for important information.
    Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of
    Uniden America Corporation.
    Sportcat™ is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
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    							Contents
    About Your New SportCat
    .......................2
    What is Scanning?
    .............................2
    What is Searching?
    ............................2
    Important Notice
    ..............................3
    Types of Communication
    ........................3
    Where to Obtain More Information
    ................4
    Unpacking
    ...................................4
    Feature Highlights
    ..............................5
    Controls and Indicators
    .........................6
    Top View
    ....................................6
    Front View
    ...................................6
    Setup
    ........................................10
    Charging the Battery Pack
    ......................10
    Mounting the Flexible Antenna
    ..................10
    Installing the Belt Clip
    .........................11
    Using the Earphone
    ...........................11
    Operation Overview............................12
    Programming Channels........................14
    Programming By Manual Entry..................14
    Deleting a Stored Frequency....................15
    Programming SEARCH.......................15
    Programming Channels with Alpha Characters......16
    Alert Beep Setting............................17
    Scanning....................................18
    Bank Scanning..............................18
    Priority Scan................................19
    Delay......................................
    19
    Locking Out Channels.........................
    20
    Looking for “Locked Out” Channels...............
    20
    Weather Channel Scanning.....................
    21
    Searching....................................
    22
    Band Search................................
    22
    Limit Search.................................
    22
    Search Skip Frequency........................
    23
    Care and Maintenance.........................
    24
    Replacing the Battery Pack.....................
    24
    Location....................................
    25
    Cleaning...................................
    25
    Repairs....................................
    25
    Birdies.....................................
    26
    Proper Care of Your Scanner...................
    26
    Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts......
    27
    Troubleshooting..............................
    28
    Technical Specifications........................
    29
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    							About Your New SportCat
    TheSportCat™ is a brand new state-of-the-art information
    radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store
    frequencies such as sporting events, police,
    fire/emergency, and other communications into 10 banks of
    10 channels each. And you can scan all 100 channels at
    super fast Turbo Scan speed.
    With theSportCat, you can do a fast search for active
    frequencies on all 12 preprogrammed bands. In the VHF
    bands (29-54MHz and 137-174MHz) you can also use
    super fast Turbo Search.
    What is Scanning?
    Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way
    communications (listed below) do not transmit
    continuously. TheSportCatscans programmed
    channels
    at the rate of nearly 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, the scanning cycle resumes until
    another transmission is received. Or, you can select an
    optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2
    more seconds after the transmission stops, waiting for
    another transmission, before resuming scanning.
    While theSportCatis scanning channels it is in “SCAN
    Mode”. When you stop the scanning with , it is in
    “MANUAL Mode”.
    What is Searching?
    TheSportCatcan search each of 12 preprogrammed
    bands to find active frequencies. This is different from
    scanning, because you can search for frequencies that
    have not been programmed into yourSportCat. You can
    also search within the range of frequencies you have
    programmed before. You can set the direction of searching
    as well as the speed. The Turbo Search feature, new for
    Uniden scanners, can search VHF bands at up to 3 times
    the normal speed.
    When theSportCatis searching for active frequencies, it is
    in “SEARCH Mode” or “TURBO SEARCH Mode”. When
    you stop the search with , it is in “SEARCH HOLD
    Mode”. With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your
    SportCatis truly a Twin Turbo Scanner.
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    							Important Notice
    This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will
    not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC
    for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic
    Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended,
    makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular
    or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this
    radio when altered to receive them.
    The installation, possession, or use of this scanning
    radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or
    require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local
    jurisdictions.
    Your local law enforcement officials should be able to
    provide you with information regarding the laws in your
    community.
    Changes or modifications to this product not expressly
    approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any
    way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide,
    could void your authority to operate this product.
    Types of Communication
    You will be able to monitor communication such as:
    »Automobile, boat, and marathon races
    »Golf tournaments
    »Traffic information
    »Police and fire department (including rescue and
    paramedics)
    »NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts (10
    preprogrammed channels)
    »Land transportation, such as trucking firms, buses,
    taxis, tow trucks, and railroads
    »Marine and amateur radio.
    »Aircraft
    »Public Service 800 MHz band
    And many more in the following 12 Bands:
    RANGE
    (MHz)STEP
    (kHz)BAND SUBJECT
    29.0000-29.9950 5NFM 10 Meter Amateur Band
    30.0000-49.9950 5NFM VHF Low Band
    50.0000-54.0000 5NFM 6 Meter Amateur Band
    108.0000-136.9875 12.5AM AM Aircraft
    137.0000-143.9950 5NFM Military Land Mobile
    144.0000-147.9950 5NFM 2 Meter Amateur Band
    148.0000-174.0000 5NFM VHF High Band
    406.0000-419.9875 12.5NFM Federal Govt. Land
    Mobile
    420.0000-449.9875 12.5NFM 70 cm Amateur Band
    450.0000-469.9875 12.5NFM UHF Standard Band
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    							RANGE
    (MHz)STEP
    (kHz)BAND SUBJECT
    470.0000-512.0000 12.5NFM UHF “T” Band
    806.0000-823.9875
    849.0125-868.9875
    894.0125-956.000012.5
    12.5
    12.5NFM
    NFM
    NFMPublic Service “800
    Band
    Important!
    TheSportCatwill not tune within the Cellular
    Telephone Band.
    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 enthusiasts. See the
    enclosed pamphlets for more information. Additional
    information is also available through your local library.
    Unpacking
    Carefully check the contents against this list:
    SportCatTwin Turbo Sports Scanner
    Rubber Antenna
    AC Adapter/Charger (AD-70U)
    Earphone
    Belt Clip with 2 Screws
    Battery (BP-180)
    This Operating Guide
    Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat
    Club Information
    SportCat Frequency Guide
    Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice
    Product Registration Form
    If any items are missing or damaged, call the Uniden parts
    department at the number below.
    Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly before
    operating the scanner.
    Uniden Parts Department
    (800) 554-3988
    Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time
    Monday to Friday
    We can also be reached on the web at
    www.uniden.com
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    							Feature Highlights
    Twin Turbo Scan & Search—This lightning-fast
    technology enables theSportCatto scan nearly 100
    channels per second. Search speed is selectable
    between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps
    per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because
    the frequency coverage is so large (see previous
    section for band listing), very fast scanning and
    searching are essential. That is why we combined our
    latest technology — Twin Turbo — into theSportCat.
    100 ChannelsYou can program each of these
    memory channels to store one frequency.
    12 Bands, 10 BanksIncludes 12 Bands, with
    Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 Banks of 10 channels each
    are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to
    maintain faster scanning cycles.
    29 MHz - 956 MHzIndicates the range of
    frequencies that can be searched within the bands of
    your scanner.
    (
    Note:The frequency coverage is not totally
    continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.)
    10 Priority ChannelsYou can assignonePriority
    Channel in each Bank. Assigning priority channels
    allows you to keep track of activity on your most
    important channel(s) while monitoring other channels
    for transmissions. (Priority Channels are initially set in
    the first channel in each Bank.)
    Weather ChannelsLets your scanner function as a
    weather information radio.
    Memory BackupThe stored channels are retained
    in memory permanently.
    Programmable Alpha CharactersYou can program
    up to 100 channels with alphabetical characters for
    easy reference.
    Band SearchYou can search within the
    preprogrammed bands.
    Limit SearchYou can search within a specific range
    of frequencies.
    VFO SearchYou can search by using the VFO
    control.
    Alert BeepIf theSportCatfinds a transmission on a
    channel you have preset, it beeps twice.
    Auto LightTheSportCatcan turn on its backlight
    automatically when it finds a transmission if this
    function is activated.
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    							Controls and Indicators
    Top View
    Antenna
    ConnectorConnect the rubber antenna to the BNC
    connector and turn clockwise until it locks.
    Earphone
    JackPlug the supplied
    earphone into this jack
    for private listening. When the earphone is
    connected, the internal speaker is
    disconnected.
    Note the warning on the Inside Front Cover
    and on page 11.
    SQUELCH
    ControlAdjust this control to set the scan threshold
    and to eliminate the background rushing
    noise heard in the absence of an incoming
    signal. See the Operation Overview
    Section for adjustment procedures.
    ON-OFF/
    VOLUME
    ControlUse this control to turn the scanner on or
    off, and to adjust the volume.
    VFO ControlUse this control to select channels in
    Manual mode, select the band for Band
    Search, and select frequencies in
    Band/Limit Search mode. You can also
    use this to program Alpha Name
    characters.
    Front View
    (Refer to the illustration on page iii)
    1. LCD DISPLAY— The liquid crystal display (LCD)
    shows the current channel and frequency. It also
    displays the mode, status, and bank indicators.
    A. Priority Channel Indicator—
    Pappears when
    the scanner stops on a Priority Channel.
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    							B. Channel Number— Indicates the current
    channel that the scanner is on.
    C. Memory Bank Numbers— Each Memory Bank
    consists of 10 channels that you can select or
    deselect during scanning operation, using the
    numeric keypad. When you select a Bank, its
    number appears on the display. When you
    deselect a Bank, its number disappears from the
    display. When you press to stop
    scanning, only the Bank of the current channel
    appears.
    D. Bank Indicator— Appears with the Bank
    Numbers (1~10).
    E.Frequency Indicator — Indicates the frequency
    being received by the scanner, or Alpha Name,
    etc.
    F. Low Battery Indicator— Appears on the
    display when the Battery Pack is low and needs
    recharging.
    G. Mode/Function Indicators—
    (Only the active
    mode(s)/function(s) are displayed during
    operation.)
    SCANIndicates SCAN Mode.
    SEARCHIndicates SEARCH Mode. Flashes
    when in TURBO SEARCH Mode.
    PRIORITYIndicates PRIORITY SCAN is
    activated.
    HOLDIndicates SCAN HOLD or SEARCH
    HOLD Mode.
    DELAYIndicates DELAY is activated.
    L/OIn SCAN Mode, indicates the
    channel shown is “Locked Out”.
    In SEARCH Mode, indicates the
    frequency shown is “Locked Out”.
    WXIndicates WEATHER SCAN Mode.
    ATTAppears when the Attenuator
    function is set.
    Indicates the keypad is locked.
    Appears when the display mode is
    Alpha Name mode.
    2.Press to start scanning all programmed
    channels that are not locked out. (
    SCANmoves
    across the display during scanning.)
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