Uniden BC350C English Owners Manual

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    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 Owner's Manual, could void your authority to operate this product. May be covered under one or more
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    Range 22 Frequency Lockout 22 Programming Frequencies 24 Programming from SCAN Mode 25 Programming from SEARCH Mode 26 Deleting a Programmed Frequency (programming "000.0000 27 Program Lock Feature 28 Helpful Hints 29 Troubleshooting 30 Technical Specifications 32 One Year Limited Warranty
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    new information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. The built-in Service Scan system brings you instantly into the exciting world of scanning action. Best of all, you don't even have to program the scanner to begin using it! The BC350C comes with 6 Service banks for monitoring police, fire
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    ) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 2 What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC350C scans programmed channels at the rate of up to 100 channels per second until it locates an active frequency. When scanning
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    PM Page 3 What is Searching? The BC350C can search each of its 13 bands to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your scanner's channels. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds (Search and
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    UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 4 What is Trunk Tracking? Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner's memory which is used by someone you want to monitor. For example, the police in your area may transmit on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on
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    UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 5 Where to Obtain More Information Before you can scan the Private bank, you must program the police, fire, EMS, or other interesting frequencies into the Scanners Channels. The Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada
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    with Your Scanner Package • BC350C Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna (Model AT-124) • Fixable Mobile Antenna (AT002) • AC Adapter (Model AD-140U) • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (CD007 (PS001)) • DC Power Cord (WZ647) for hard wiring power from your car to your scanner. • This Operating Guide
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    of Features The BC350C is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one of the most user friendly communication products available today. The BC350C features: • Turbo search - Allows your BC350C to search 300 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) • Seven Banks - 6 pre-programmed Service banks and one
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    use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the optional antennas. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Installation for Temporary Use: A Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is provided for easy, temporary installation. Warning: Do not use the cigarette lighter power cord in
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    . (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.) Mounting the Radio for Everyday Use The BC350C can be mounted using the mounting bracket (optional). This bracket is available from the Uniden parts department (see page 5) 1. Select
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    BC350C manually step up or down a frequency/channel in any Hold Mode, use [UP] or [DOWN]. Frequency/channel steps are all preset for each band (see Technical Specifications can program up to 50 channels in the Private bank. There are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. After programming, press
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    Air bank is fully pre-programmed (118.000 to 136.975 MHz). This scanner searches through all 1,519 frequency steps of the Air band. All 51 marine channels are programmed into the Marine (MRN) bank. Press [POLICE] to start scanning police frequencies. The Police bank contains 1769 known frequencies
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    BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 12 [WX] KEY [CB] KEY [SEARCH] KEY [L/O] KEY [BAND] KEY 8 NOAA weather broadcasts and 2 Canadian marine weather broadcasts frequencies are programmed into the Weather (WX) bank. Press [WX] to find your local weather channel. 40 CB channels are programmed scanner
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    key ([PRIVATE], [FIRE/EMS] or [POLICE]) to be programmed. Note: If you press a nonprogrammable bank key ([WX], [AIR/MRN], or [CB]), " Error" will be displayed, press a programmable bank key and try above steps again. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on or off, and also
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    disabled. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. When programming is disabled, pressing [PROG] emits the multibeep and displays "Prg-Loc". ANT. (Antenna) Connector EXT. SP. (External Speaker) Connector DC 13.8V Power Connector Connect your Antenna plug here. If you have
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    . SCAN Screen " " scrolls through the display right to left. The display shows scanning the Police bank. SCAN, HOLD Screen (in PRIVATE bank) This screen displays the channel number and frequency the scanner has stopped on [HOLD] has also been pressed. When scanning stops on an active frequency
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    into your scanner. Press any bank key, [BAND], or [SEARCH] to erase this display. Programming Error Screen When you try to program a frequency into any of the non-programmable banks, "Error" appears on the display. Programming Mode Screen When you enter the Programming Mode, "CH" blinks next
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    cycle resumes. Getting Started The following instructions apply when using your BC350C (except for in the Program mode) for the very first time. Each time you turn on the scanner, it always retains the previous settings in its memory. That is, the scanner operates in the mode and bank last used
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    just until the noise disappears. 4. Press any of the Service bank keys: [POLICE], [FIRE/EMS], [AIR/MRN], [WX], or [CB]. The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. Note: Later, when you have learned how to program channels in the Private bank, you can press [PRIVATE] to
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    POLICE], [FIRE/EMS], [AIR/MRN], [WX], [CB], or [PRIVATE] keys. When the BC350C is scanning, you can see the "SCAN" message moving across the display. Scanning stops on any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed scanning and the scanner stops on an
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    you do, pressing that bank key will emit an error tone and the scanner will not scan (for Private bank). • In the Police bank, MRN bank, CB bank, or Fire/EMS bank, you can lock out 30 factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). • You cannot
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    (BC350C) ] and [DOWN] in Scan/Hold Mode. These keys will enable you to search manually through the bank in Hold Mode only. " L/O " will appear on the screen is now unlocked and restored for scanning. Note: For the factory pre-programmed channels, the earliest channel will be unlocked, when you lock
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    its frequency. When the conversation stops on the active frequency, the scanner will resume searching for another active channel. If you want to monitor a specific conversation, press [HOLD] to place the scanner in Hold Mode. The scanner will remain on the frequency displayed until you press [SEARCH
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    UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 23 To restore one locked out frequency, place the scanner in the Hold Mode, use [UP] or [DOWN] to find the locked out frequency. Then press [L/O] to unlock the frequency and place it back in
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    , MRN, CB, or WX. Note: • It is recommended that you do not program a Weather frequency into the Private bank. • In order to program the Private channels in your scanner you must obtain the frequencies of the agencies (Police, Fire, EMS, etc.) you want to monitor. Information on how to obtain these
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    SCAN Mode: When you find an interesting active police frequency while scanning, and want to program it into the private bank (see "Scanning" on page 19) to monitor their communications: 1. Press [HOLD]. "HOLD" appears on the display. 2. Press [PROG]. CH appears and blinks to indicate that you are
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    ] while "CH" is blinking. 3. Press [PRIVATE]. "PRIVATE" icon appears in the display. If you want to program it into another bank, press the desired bank key. The lowest open channel appear on the display. 2 screens alternate to indicate that open channel is available to be programmed. The scanner
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    display "000.0000", and then program "000.0000" into its channel. 1. Find and display "000.0000" on the screen You can choose either of two ways: a. If there is an open channel in the scanner, find "000.0000" in an open channel: Press the desired bank key (Private, Police, or Fire/EMS), and
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    now it is an open channel. L/O appears on the display because the scanner locks out all open channels automatically. Program Lock Feature The BC350C has a program lock feature "Memory Lock" to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized pro-gramming. Simply turn on the MEMO LOCK switch on
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    . • Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs • Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no service-able parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies. If
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    at both ends of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. • Check to see if the fuse is blown. • Make sure the ignition key in your vehicle is at the Accessory position. • Make sure the power switch is turned on. • Check the antenna and its connection. • Move the scanner. • You may be in a fringe area
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    key won't work If you still have a problem PROBLEM • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • For the Private bank scanning program frequencies into the bank before using. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • Check the antenna connection. • Scan or search must first be stopped. • MEMO
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    BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 32 Technical Specifications Banks: Total 7 banks: 6 Service banks and 1 Private bank. POLICE: 1769 programmed plus 30 programmable channels FIRE/EMS: 280 programmed plus 20 programmable channels AIR: 1,519 programmed. (All aircraft) MRN: 51 Programmed
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    : Max 2.7 W Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance) Operating Temperature: - 20ºC (- 4ºF) to + 60ºC (+ 140ºF) Size: 5-3/16"(W) x 5-3/4"(D) x 1-5/8"(H) Weight: 1 lb 6.5 oz. Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture. Features, specifications, and
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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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