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    							SC200
    200-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 proprietary trademark of Uniden America
    Corporation.
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    							Contents
    About Your New SportCat
    .......................3
    What is Scanning?
    .............................3
    What is Searching?
    ............................3
    What is CTCSS and CDCSS?
    ....................4
    Important Notice
    ..............................5
    Types of Communication
    ........................5
    Where to Obtain More Information
    ................6
    Unpacking
    ...................................6
    Feature Highlights
    ..............................7
    Controls and Indicators
    .........................9
    Top View
    ....................................9
    Front View
    ..................................10
    Setup
    ........................................15
    Installing the Battery Pack
    ......................15
    Mounting the Flexible Antenna
    ..................16
    Installing the Belt Clip
    .........................16
    Using the Earphone...........................16
    Operation Overview............................17
    Programming Channels........................19
    Programming By Manual Entry..................19
    Deleting a Stored Frequency....................20
    Programming with Search......................20
    Programming Channels with Alpha Characters......21
    Alert Beep Setting............................22
    Scanning....................................23
    Bank Scanning..............................23
    Priority Scan................................
    24
    Delay......................................
    24
    Locking Out Channels.........................
    25
    Looking for “Locked Out” Channels...............
    25
    Weather Channel Scanning.....................
    26
    Searching....................................
    27
    Band Search................................
    27
    Limit Search.................................
    27
    VFO Search.................................
    28
    Search Skip Frequency........................
    28
    CTCSS/CDCSS Operation.......................
    29
    Programming CTCSS Tone/CDCSS Tone.........
    29
    Searching for CTCSS Tone/CDCSS Tones........
    30
    Using Tone Search...........................
    31
    Using CTCSS Tone or CDCSS Tone Search While
    Searching..................................
    33
    Changing a CTCSS/CDCSS Tone...............
    35
    Erasing a CTCSS/CDCSS Tone.................
    36
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    							Remote Interface
    ..............................38
    Connecting the Scanner
    .......................38
    Scanner to External Modem
    ....................39
    Scanner to Scanner
    ...........................39
    SmartScan Mode
    .............................39
    Menu for SmartScan
    ..........................42
    Program Lock
    ...............................42
    Transfer Speed
    ..............................43
    Flow Control
    ................................43
    Dial Type
    ...................................44
    SmartScanner Tips
    ...........................44
    Clone Mode
    .................................45
    Care and Maintenance
    .........................47
    Replacing the Battery Pack
    .....................47
    Location
    ....................................48
    Cleaning
    ...................................48
    Repairs
    ....................................48
    Birdies
    .....................................49
    Proper Care of your Scanner
    ....................49
    Technical Specifications
    ........................50
    CTCSS/CDCSS Tone Frequencies (Hz)...........52
    Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts......53
    Troubleshooting..............................54
    One Year Limited Warranty.....................56
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    							About Your New SportCat
    TheSportCat™ is a 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 20 channels each. And
    you can scan all 200 channels at super fast Turbo Scan
    speed.
    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 CH 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 “TURBO SEARCH Mode” or “TWIN TURBO SEARCH
    Mode”. When you stop the search with , it is in
    “SEARCH HOLD Mode”.
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    							What is CTCSS and CDCSS?
    The term “Continuous-Tone-Controlled-Squelch-System”
    (herein referred to as CTCSS) and “Continuous Digital-
    Controlled-Squelch-System” (herein referred to as CDCSS)
    shall define a system where the radio receiver (s) are
    equipped with tone or data responsive devices which allow
    audio signals to appear at the receiver audio output, select
    voice processing such as scrambling, select between voice
    or data, or control repeater functions, only when a carrier
    modulated with a specific tone or data pattern is received.
    CTCSS and CDCSS are used for many purposes. In many
    cases, CTCSS and CDCSS are used to restrict access to a
    commercial repeater, so that only those units which
    transmit the correct tone along with their signal can “talk to
    the repeater.” You may also need to have your scanner
    coded correctly to “hear” the repeater.
    CTCSS and CDCSS are also used in areas of high
    interference where there are several stations with output
    frequencies in close proximity with one another. When this
    occurs, you may hear multiple communications at the same
    time. The stations could even interfere with each other to
    the point where it is impossible to clearly receive either
    one. When your receiver, in this case, a scanner, is
    equipped for CTCSS and CDCSS, you can code each
    received frequency with a specific CTCSS and CDCSS
    frequency. Then, when multiple signals are broadcast, you
    will only hear the transmission with the CTCSS tone or
    CDCSS tone you have programmed. If you do not receive
    the correct tone with a signal, the squelch of your scanner
    remains closed and you will not hear anything.
    Establishment of the CTCSS tone and CDCSS tone for
    each transmitter (or repeater) is usually done through the
    cooperative setting of standards by local frequency
    allocation groups.
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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)
    470.0000-512.0000
    STEP
    (kHz)
    12.5
    BAND
    NFMSUBJECT
    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)
    Remote Cable
    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.
    200 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 20 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 200 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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    							Smart ScannerAutomatically programs your SC200
    with all the frequencies and Alpha Characters of the
    frequency for your local area by accessing our
    national database with your PC or just an external
    modem. (No PC required.)
    CTCSS/CDCSS(Continuous Tone Controlled
    Squelch System), (Continuous Digital Controlled
    Squelch System). When activated, theSportCatwill
    only tune to a frequency if the associated CTCSS tone
    or CDCSS tone you have programmed is included
    with the transmission. You can also use this feature to
    search for a CTCSS tone or CDCSS tone when
    monitoring a transmission.
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