Uniden BC350A English Owners Manual

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  • Uniden BC350A | English Owners Manual - Page 1
    Accessories 3 Summary of Features 4 Installing the BC350A 5 For Home Use 5 For Mobile Use 5 Controls and Functions 7 Screens 11 Scanning Overview 13 Getting Started 13 Adjusting the Squelch 14 Programming Frequencies 14 Program Lock Feature 17 Channel Lock Out 18 A Word About Memory
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    you instantly into the exciting world of scanning action. What's more, you don't even have to program the scanner to begin using it! The BC350A comes with five Service banks for monitoring police, fire/emergency, marine, air, and weather frequencies. Not only that, there's even a fully programmable
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    the contents against this list: • BC350A Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna • AC Adapter (Model AD-140U) • Mobile Mounting Bracket with Hardware • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Power Cord • This Operating Guide • Registration Form (in this Operating Guide) • Frequency Directories Order Form and
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    our latest technology-- Super Turbo Scan-- into the BC350A. *Super Turbo Scan: US patent pending Six Banks Five pre-programmed Service banks and one standard, programmable Private bank. These banks include: POLICE: 739-frequency (non-erasable memory) Service bank with 20 additional programmable
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    2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Warning: Do not plug the AC Adapter into an outlet controlled by a wall switch. This could cause scanner memory loss. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT connector. Extend the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than
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    the mobile antenna plug (optional) into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.) Connecting the Power Cord Note: If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box
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    20 channels in the PRIVATE bank. There are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to activate PRIVATE scan. In the PRIVATE Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to stop scanning. Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to step through all 20 channels manually (including Locked Out channels
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    [POLICE] to start scanning police frequencies. The POLICE bank contains over 700 known frequencies used by the police, including state troopers, local police and sheriff, etc. For new frequencies, 20 more channels in this bank have been provided for you to program. (See the programming procedures
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    to program. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on or off, and also adjusts the volume. SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to set the scan threshold. When you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode, adjust [SQ] to eliminate the background rushing noise heard in
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    8V Power Connector Connect your Antenna plug here. If you have a Motorola-type plug, use the optional adapter ( PLG 134). When using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker plug here. Connect the DC power cable here. Note: Use only the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord
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    Screens The following illustrate some of the screen displays you will use: PRIVATE POLICE FIRE/EMG WX AIR MRN 88 888.8888 HOLD SCAN SRCH L/O MEMO LOSS POLICE SCAN SCAN PRIVATE 15 482.7625 HOLD SCAN PRIVATE 1 000.0000 HOLD SCAN L/O 147.3500 SRCH v w 11
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    144 - 148 SRCH PrG - Loc HOLD SCAN E r r o r CH 508.9375 HOLD 12
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    scanner operates in the mode and bank last used, until you change the settings. Note: In case of memory loss to the scanner (indicated by "MEMO LOSS" on the display), all settings will be lost. Memory loss occurs if the the scanner is left for a long period of time without power. 1. Turn the Squelch
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    , if no signal is present). The scanner will not scan. Programming Frequencies Before you can scan the PRIVATE bank, you must program the channels. You can program one frequency per channel. Press [PROG] to start the Program Mode and also to complete the programming. If you do not want to finish
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    . Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to display the frequency you want to program. Example 1: Programming from SCAN mode. When you find an interesting active police frequency while searching 144 - 148 band, and want to program it into POLICE bank... HOLD Press: 1. 146.5600 HOLD SRCH HOLD icon appears
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    HOLD POLICE PROG 4. 1 146.5600 Press: to end programming. HOLD SCAN BAND Note: Press to escape from programming mode before step 4. Example 2: Programming from SEARCH mode. Example 3: Programming "000.0000" (Erase programmed frequency in a channel). You can erase a programmed frequency in
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    to display "000.0000". Example 4: Erasing a programmed frequency in Channel 13 of the PRIVATE bank. Program Lock Feature The BC350A has a program lock feature [Memory Lock] to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized programming. Simply turn on the MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to
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    an error tone and the scanner will not scan. • In the POLICE bank, MRN bank, or FIRE/EMG bank, you can lock out all the factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). This enables you to make a secondary private bank, if desired. • You cannot
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    in the bank are unlocked and restored for scanning. A Word About Memory Back-up Your BC350A has a convenient type of memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, the scanner provides approximately 30 days of memory retention so you don't immediately lose the frequencies you stored
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    will improve the reception. Note: It is not recommended to program a weather frequency into any banks. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner will stop on that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. The Weather Scan feature was provided specifically to avoid this occurrence. 20
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    no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios 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
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    Troubleshooting If your BC350A is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM Scanner won't work Improper reception. Scan won't stop. SOLUTION *Applies to mobile installation only • Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your room. You
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    . • For the PRIVATE bank scan • Adjust Squelch. • Scan or search must first be stopped. • Programming lock is ON. If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address
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    : 5 Service banks and 1 standard bank. POLICE: FIRE/EMG: AIR: MRN: WX: PRIVATE: 739 programmed plus 20 programmable channels 197 programmed plus 10 programmable channels 1,160 programmed. (All aircraft) 90 Programmed. (All Marine) 7 programmed. (All NOAA weather service) 20 channels fully user
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    BC350A Auto Scanner OPERATING GUIDE
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    else, please observe the following: 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. NOTE: The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited
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    UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("UNIDEN") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: UNIDEN warrants, for one year, UNIDEN Scanners following the instructions in this operating guide in the Troubleshooting section, you prepaid, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 8707 North By Northeast
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    ©1992 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines
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Table of Contents
About Your New BC350A .
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Installing the BC350A .
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Scanning Overview
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