Uniden Photo Scanner BC80 XLT User Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL

BC80 XLT

SCANNER

34 Somerset Avenue

Pleasantville, NJ 08232

(609) 272-0022 Fax (609) 272-0846

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Precautions

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:

Earphone Warning!

Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EPOO9).

You may also use a 32Q stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo

headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the Phone

jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.

Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before

plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance

(32Q). 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.

WARNING!

Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or

electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT!

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 jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide

you with information regarding the laws in your community.

General Battery Warning!

short-circuit any Battery.

discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode.

Do not

Alkaline Battery Warning!

Do not recharge Alkaline Batteries in this product.

Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and will void

the warranty.

Uniden does not recommend using rechargeable Alkaline Batteries

in this product.

Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning! When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with

this product, take note of the following warnings:

Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any charger other than the one

supplied with this product. Using another charger may damage the Batteries, or

cause them to explode.

Nickel-Cadmium

Batteries must be disposed of properly

Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information

concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for

information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

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Contents

What is Scanning?

What is Searching?

Types of Communications

Feature Highlights

Introduction

Scanner Care & Safety Tips

Where to Obtain More Information

Included with your Scanner

Setup

Power

Install Batteries

AC Adapter/Charger

Flexible Antenna

Belt Clip

Basic Operation

How Squelch Works

Setting the Squelch

Key-Lock

Programming

Programming Tips

Scanning

Banks

Channel Lockout

Lockout in Manual Mode

Locking a Channel While Scanning.

Lockout Tips

Restore a Locked Out Channel . . .

Restore All Locked-out Channels. .

Priority Scan

Changing the Priority Channel

Access Frequencies Manually

Storing Search Frequencies

Weather Scan

Care and Maintenance

General Use

Location

Cleaning

Repairs

Birdies

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Warranty

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Introduction

The BC80XLT is a new state-of-the-art radio with scanning capabilities.

Store frequencies into 5 banks of 10 channels each.

What is Scanning?

Unlike standard AM or FMradio stations, most two-way communications

(listed on this page) do not transmit continuously. The BC80XLT scans

programmed channels 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. While the BC8OXLT scans

channels, it is in Scan mode. When you stop scanning with “MANUAL” it isin

Manual mode.

What is Searching?

The BC80XLT can search 11 bands to find active frequencies. This gives

you the opportunity to find new frequencies that have not been programmed.

While the BC80XLT searches for active frequencies, it is in Search mode.

Whenyoustopthesearchwith“HOLD” it isinSearchHoldmode.

Types of Communications

Monitor communications such as:

• Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics)

• NOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels)

• Business/industrial radio

• Motion picture and press relay

• Utility

• Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow

trucks, andrailroads

• Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands

• And more in the following 11 Bands:

Frequency Range Transmission

29-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band

29.7-50 MHz VHF Low Band

50-54

137-144

144-148

148-174

406-420

420-450

450-470

470-512

806-956

MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band

MHz Military Land mobile

MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band

MHz VHF High Band

MHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile

MHz 70 cmAmateur Band

MHz UHF Standard Band

MHz UHF “T” Band

MHz Public Service Band except Cellular Band

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Feature Highlights

50 Channels — Program one frequency into each channel. You must have

at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode.

29 MHz-956 MHz — Search these frequency ranges with your scanner.

(The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29 MHz to 956

MHz.)

5 Priority Channels — Assign one Priority channel in each bank. Keep track

of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others.

Manual Channel Access — Go directly to any channel.

Memory Backup — Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained

in memory. If the power is disconnected, the memory retains the frequen-

cies for 7 days.

Weather Scan — Use as a weather information radio.

Preset 2-Second Delay — Scanner waits 2 seconds after transmission

stops before resuming scanning.

Scanner Care & Safety Tips

Do not use the scanner in high-moisture areas such as the kitchen or bath-

room.

Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as pro-

longed periods without power causes scanner memory loss.

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

Where to Obtain More Information

Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into each channel you

want to use. The “Betty Bearcat Scanner Frequency Guide” lists typical fre-

quencies used around the U.S. and Canada that you may program into the

BC80XLT.

If the frequencies listed in the “Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide” do not

work in your area, call the enclosed “Mr. Scanner” 800 number. A Uniden

representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies.

Or, use the enclosed order form to purchase a local frequency list.

The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications,

information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio en-

thusiast. Also, your local library has more information.

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Included With Your Scanner

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Warning!

Do not mix alkaline batteries with nickel-cadmium batteries. Be sure to install 4

batteries of the same type.

Warning!

Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD7OU) or one of the optional power cords

(UA502 or UA51O).

Battery Warning!

Do not charge alkaline batteries in this scanner. Doing so may cause serious

damage to the product and void the warranty. Before attempting to recharge

batteries, make sure you have installed 4 rechargeable nickel-cadmium

batteries and the selector switch is set to

Ni-Cd.

Caution

The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with a polarized

alternating line plug (a plug with one blade wider that the other.) This plug will fit

into the power outlet only ope way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an

electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

to the polarized plug.

alter the shape of the blades

Do not

Note:

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or

operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s

manual, could void your authority to operate this product.

AC Adapter/Charger

Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the

from the AC outlet.

BC80XLT

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