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 deselect any bank(s) from being scanned by
entering the number of the bank. The deselected bank
indicator(s) disappear from the display, and those
channels will not be scanned. This procedure helps to
speed up the scanning cycle.
Note:OneBank must always be active. You cannot
deactivate all 10 banks at the same time. If you try to
deactivate all 10 Banks, Bank 1 will automatically be
active.
3.To restore any bank for scanning, just enter its number
again. The bank indicator will reappear on the display.
4.To stop scanning any time, press . (HOLDappears
on the display.) The scanner remains on the displayed
channel, and only the bank indicator for that channel
appears. Press , to resume scanning.
5.When you are stopped at a channel, you can press
to step down a channel, or to step up a channel.
Press and
holdeither key to rapidly step through the
channels.
Note:You do notskip a locked out (“L/O”) channel when
you use or .
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							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 be
skipped during scanning.
You can move the Priority to any other channel in a Bank
as follows:
1.Go directly to that channel using any of the methods
described above.
2.Press and hold for at least 2 seconds. You will hear
“two beeps,” and
Pwill appear on the display to the left
of the new channel number. That channel will now be
the Priority Channel for that Bank. (The
Pwill no longer
appear for the previous Priority Channel.)
To activate Priority Scan, press . The
PRIORITY
indicator will appear at the bottom of the display. To
deactivate Priority Scan, press again. The
PRIORITY
indicator will disappear from the bottom of the display.
Delay
Normally the scanner will resume scanning when a
transmission stops. If you want to remain on a channel
until a responding transmission is received, activate the
DELAY feature. This feature can be active in SCAN,
MANUAL, SEARCH, and WEATHER Modes.
1.Press . TheDELAYindicator appears on the display.
The scanner will now pause 2 seconds after
transmission stops before resuming scanning.
2.Press again to deactivate Delay. TheDELAY
indicator disappears from the display.
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							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 back in the scanning cycle:
1.Go directly to the desired channel.
2.Press . TheL/Oindicator now disappears from the
display, and the channel is no longer “Locked Out”.
You can lock out any or all of the Priority Channels in the
same way as other channels. If you lock out all
Priority
Channels you will see this message:
You can also remove
L/Ofrom all “Locked Out” channels in
the selected
Scan Banks (those appearing on the display.)
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds. You will hear 2
beeps and all channels except empty channels
(000.0000MHz) are returned to the scanning cycle in the
selected
Scan Banks.
Note:Any “Locked Out” channels in Banks that are
deselected are still “Locked Out”.
Looking for “Locked Out” Channels
During scanning, you will not see “Locked Out” channels.
To look for “Locked Out” channels, first press to
stop scanning. Then use or to step through
the Bank. You will see
L/O on the display to indicate a “Locked
Out” channel.
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							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 the broadcast sounds weak and
distant, press /
ATTagain to look for a closer station.
Or, press or to move to another station.
4.To exit Weather Mode, press , or
/
BAND.
Note:All weather channels transmit continuous
broadcasts. Once the Weather scan stops on a
transmission, it will remain on that channel. Weather
scan will not resume automatically. You must press
/
ATTagain to reactivate scanning.
In some parts of the country, you may not be able to
monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying areas.
Normally a higher location will improve the reception.
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							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 Band. Or, press /BANDagain to
begin.
4.During a Search, press /TURBOto activate
TURBO SEARCH. This increases the Search Speed to
300 steps per second in those bands that have 5 kHz
steps. (See the table on page for the Band Chart.)
When you activate TURBO SEARCH, the SEARCH
indicator flashes. Press /
TURBOagain to
deactivate TURBO SEARCH.
5. Press at any time to stop the search on a
frequency. Press /
BANDto resume searching.
6. When Search is stopped, you can press or
to move up or down 1 frequency step. (See the table on
page for the step size for each Band.)
Limit Search
In Limit Search mode, you can search within the frequency
range you have set.
To use this function, you must set the lower/higher
frequency of your search range first.
Setting the Frequencies
1.
Press .
2.Enter the lower limit of your search range.
3.Press .
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							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 move up the
frequency step, and turn the VFO control counter-
clockwise to move down the frequency step.
3.When you wish to store frequency or change the
channel, you need not press first.
Search Skip Frequency.
The scanner may stop at certain frequencies during
Search that you do not want to hear. You can program
up to 50 Skip Frequencies into theSportCat. When the
scanner stops at one of these frequencies during
Search, press . That frequency is now “memorized”
and will be skipped during any Search. The scanner will
then search to find other active frequencies. If you enter
the 51st frequency, the 1st one is overwritten.
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							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 Pack, observing the
proper polarity. (TheREDwire should be on the upper
side as you plug it in.) Although the plug is keyed to
reduce the chance of inserting it in wrong, make sure
the wires are in the correct position before pushing it in
all the way.DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG.
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							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 high-moisture environments
such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.

Do notplug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch as prolonged periods without power will
cause scanner memory loss.
Cleaning

Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.

Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.

To prevent scratches,do notuse abrasive cleaners or
solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.

Do notuse excessive amounts of water.
Repairs
Do notattempt any repair. The scanner contains no
serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service
Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.
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							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 sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.
Also, do not subject the scanner to continuous sub-zero
temperatures. If the scanner is exposed to temperatures
below -5°F or above 140°F, the liquid crystal display may
temporarily cease to function properly, or can become
permanently damaged.
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							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) UA-502A
Belt Clip with 2 screws BCK-150
SportCat Sports Frequency Guide FB-150
SportCat Operating Guide OMSC180
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