Uniden BC248CLT English Owners Manual

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  • Uniden BC248CLT | English Owners Manual - Page 1
    BC 248CLT 10 BAND, 50 CHANNEL SCANNER • FULLY PROGRAMMABLE • FULL FREQUENCY LCD READOUT • ALARM CLOCK • AM/FM RADIO • ONE TOUCH WEATHER • CHANNEL LOCKOUT • PRIORITY CHANNEL • SCAN DELAY • MEMORY BACKUP • EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT Reference Guide
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    or moisture. 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 Reference Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor
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    8 Using the Scanner 9 Set the Squelch 9 Programming Tips for Scanner 11 Programming Scanner Frequencies 12 Deleting a Scanner Frequency 13 About Memory Back-up 14 Scanning Mode 14 Bank Scanning 14 Manual Mode 15 Direct Channel Access for Scanner 16 Priority Scanning 16 Channel
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    INTRODUCTION About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio. You can scan in two ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-
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    as prolonged periods without power causes the clock to reset. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this list: s BC248CLT Base Scanner s Telescopic Antenna s AM Radio Antenna s AC Adapter (Model AC-144U) s This Reference Guide s Registration Form s Frequency Directories Order Form and
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    on the scanner. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; it could cause clock reset. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT. jack. Extend the antenna to its full height. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may
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    frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. Numeric Keys Press to program a frequency into each channel for scanning. Also, press for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL . 7. OFF Key Turns scanner and radio off and Clock Mode on. 8. SCANNER Key Selects the Scanner Mode . 9. RADIO AM
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    Channel is detected, the scanner monitors that channel until no signal is present. 19. w/vKey Steps up or down through the minutes in the clock mode, channel in the Manual mode, or frequency in the Frequency Step Radio mode. 20. SCAN Key Press to start scanning. 21. MANUAL Key Press to stop
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    in the snooze function mode. 23. BANK Appears when in Scan Mode, Manual Mode and Weather Mode. 24. 1-5 In Scan Mode, displays the bank being scanned. In Manual Mode, displays the bank number associated with the channel. 25. SCAN Appears when in Scan mode. 26. PRI Displays when priority
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    page 28.) When you press SCAN, the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for activity (skipping channels that are locked out) at the rate of about 12 channels per second. As the unit scans, the word SCAN moves across the display, and the bank number flashes. When the scanning stops on an active
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    CLOCK SET-UP Initial Clock Set-up You may bypass the steps to set the clock. The scanner will function as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not function. 1. When power is initially applied, the display flashes 12:00 P after a short delay. 2. Enter the time directly by pressing the
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    USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to the highest setting. 2. Press SCANNER to turn on the scanner. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. 9
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    4. To set the SQUELCH control to AUTO turn fully counterclockwise until control clicks into place. Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong
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    example, when you are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with Channel 4. After you complete the programming in one channel (by pressing E), press MANUAL to step up to the next channel. Channels are grouped by banks for easy scanning control. The channels associated
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    Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric
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    Press E to complete the entry. The channel . digits stop flashing. Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric
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    Memory Back-up Your BC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, the scanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. Channel information is stored in non-volatile memory. Scanning Mode Press SCAN. (When the scanner is first turned on
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    , press the number on the keypad. The bank number appears in the display. . The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to stop scanning. The scanner remains on the displayed channel. Press MANUAL to step up to the next channel. If
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    a specific channel you want to monitor. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press MANUAL to exit scan mode. 2. Press 4. When you press 4, the display changes to 4, but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to Channel 4. Priority
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    the first channel in the bank. To change the priority channel determine the frequency most important to you and program it into the desired channel location. Example: To set Channel 5 as the priority channel. 1. Press MANUAL to exit the Scan Mode. 2. Press 5 and MANUAL for direct channel access. Or
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    You can lock out a channel so it is not scanned. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency from the channel. You can lock out up to 50 channels, including the Priority channel. Lockout information is retained in the memory when the scanner is turned off. To Lock out a Channel Example: Suppose
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    on any channel previously locked out. DELAY In the Scan Mode, the delay feature causes the scanner to remain on the frequency 2 seconds after end of the transmission to wait for a possible reply. A Delay function can be set for each programmed channel so that when searching stops on a channel there
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    To Set Delay in Scan Mode 1. Press SCAN. 2. When your scanner stops on a channel, press DELAY. DLY appears in the display and scanning resume 2 seconds after the transmission ends. To Set Delay in Manual Mode 1. Press MANUAL. 2. Select the channel you want using your keypad. 3. Press MANUAL again
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    closer station. 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 improves the reception. To exit Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCANNER, RADIO AM/FM or OFF. Do not program a weather frequency into one of the 50
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    severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at night. When you set the scanner to Weather Alert Mode, it emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAA weather station broadcasts a severe weather emergency tone. 1. Press WX/ALERT to
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    . In Scan Mode, Manual Mode, and Weather Mode, the backlight stays on bright continuously. In the other modes, the backlight stays bright for ten seconds and then switches to dim. Press any key and the display switches back to bright for ten seconds. Programming Radio AM/FM Frequencies Before you
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    channels using the above example. To program the ten AM channels, press RADIO AM/FM to select the AM Mode. The AM icon appears in the display. Then repeat Steps 2. through5. You will step through the frequencies in 10kHz steps. To change a programmed Radio Frequency, repeat the steps above using the
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    The following screen appears. Direct Channel Access for Radio Stations Once the channels are programmed, to directly access the channel, follow these steps: 1. Press RADIO AM/FM until the keypad. The frequency appears in the display. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control for a comfortable listening level.
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    Clock Time 1. After the scanner has been turned on, to reset the clock time simply press and hold the TIME SET key. The display digits flash. 2. Enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR
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    Set the Alarm Time There are two types of alarm sounds with this scanner., Tone Alarm and Radio Alarm. Both types set the alarm time in the same manner. 1. After the clock time has been entered, press and hold
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    4. Press E to complete the entry. 5. ALARM indicator and time stop flashing, but remain on. 6. The alarm time remains in the display for five seconds, then returns to current time. Set Alarm to Tone Mode Press ALARM to turn on the alarm function. The ALARM indicator and current alarm time are
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    time are no longer displayed. Only the current time displays. If you would like to listen to the scanner while waking up, turn the scanner on. The snooze function continues to operate while the scanner is turned on and in any mode. If you find the Tone Alarm too loud, select the Radio
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    you set the Radio Alarm, make sure the AM or FM channel is selected and the VOLUME control is set to the desired level. The scanner must be turned off (Clock Mode), to be woken up by the radio alarm. 1. Press OFF. 2. Press and hold ALARM for more than 2 seconds. When
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    s Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. (Page 33) Birdies s All radios are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies. If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound
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    Move the antenna. s If the programmed frequency is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may improve the reception. s Relocate the scanner. s You may be in a fringe area. This could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. s Scan won't start
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    Problem s Scan won't stop. s Weather Scan won't work. Solution s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 9). s Check the antenna connection. s Check to see if many of the channels are locked out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel. s Review each channel's frequency to see
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    with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture. Band Coverage: Frequency Coverage: Scanner Radio Weather Service Channel Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD: Channels: Scan Rate: Audio Output (nominal): Power Requirements: Antenna: External Jacks: Speaker: Operating Temp
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    an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for this product
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    THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS UNIDEN PRODUCT! © 1999 Uniden America Corporation UBZZ01299ZZ All rights reserved • Printed in Philippines Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,409,688 4,841,302 5,408,692 5,483,
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BC 248CLT
• FULL Y PROGRAMMABLE
• FULL FREQUENCY LCD READOUT
• ALARM CLOCK
• AM/FM RADIO
• ONE TOUCH WEATHER
• CHANNEL LOCKOUT
• PRIORITY CHANNEL
• SCAN DELAY
• MEMORY BACKUP
• EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT
10 BAND, 50 CHANNEL SCANNER
Reference Guide