Uniden BC60XLT English Owners Manual

Uniden BC60XLT Manual

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  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 1
    BC60XLT Programmable Hand-Held Scanner OPERATING GUIDE
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    Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: n WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this GENERAL BATTERY WARNING • Do not short circuit any Battery. • Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode. n NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 3
    Controls 1. LCD Display 2. Scan Key 3. Manual Key 4. Lockout Key 5. Weather Scan Key 6. Keylock Key 7. Decimal Key 8. Review Key 9. Numeric Key Pad 10. Enter Key 11. Speaker 12. 12V DC Power Jack 13. Antenna Connector 14. Phone Jack 15. Squelch Control 16. On/Off Volume Control
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    BC60XLT 4 Where to Obtain More Information 5 Setup 6 Power 6 Installing Batteries 6 AC/DC Adapter/Charger 7 Mounting the Flexible Antenna 7 Installing the Belt Clip 7 Operation 8 Keylock 8 Programming Channels 9 How Squelch Works 12 Setting the Squelch 13 Scanning Programmed Channels
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    , when batteries are removed from the scanner. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC60XLT scans programmed channels at the rate of nearly 10 channels per second until it finds an active frequency
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    be able to monitor communication such as: n Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) n NOAA weather broadcasts (7 preprogrammed channels) n Business/industrial radio n Motion picture and press relay n Utility n Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis
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    Included with the BC60XLT 4
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    Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into each channel you want to use. The Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. that you may use to program the BC60XLT. If the frequencies listed do not work in your area, call the 800 number on the yellow
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 9
    Setup Power Installing Batteries 1. Open cover. 2. Insert batteries 3. Replace cover. IMPORTANT If you are installing Alkaline Batteries, set the switch to "Reg. Alk BATT." If installing Nickel-Cadmium Batteries, set the switch to "Ni-Cd BATT." WARNING! Do not mix Alkaline Batteries with Nickel-
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 10
    AC Adapter/Charger Use the included AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC60XLT from an AC source. The AC Adapter/ Charger also recharges Nickel-Cadmium Batteries while they are installed in the scanner. WARNING! Do not charge Alkaline Batteries in this scanner. Doing so may cause serious damage to
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 11
    Operation Keylock Keylock prevents accidental key entries. To lock: K S M Only the , , and keys will function. To unlock: K If keys do not work, press to unlock keys. The K/L indicator disappears from the display. 8
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    Programming Channels 1. Select frequency. 2. Select channel using Manual mode. 1 0 Note: For channel 10, press , . 9
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    OR- 3. Enter frequency. Each digit displays as you enter it. The decimal displays as a dash. 3a. If frequency outside range. . If you make a mistake, press twice and start over. Programmed frequencies must be within the bands shown on the back of the scanner, and on page three of this guide. 10
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    scanning. After programming your scanner, record the frequencies in the table below (or another convenient place) so you can easily reprogram the scanner in case the memory is accidentally erased. Use pencil so you can change your entries at a later date. Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency
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    How Squelch Works Think of "SQUELCH" as a gate. If the gate is set too low (SQUELCH too low), everything (all noise as well as signals) gets through. If the gate is set too high (SQUELCH too high), nothing gets through. If the gate is set just right (SQUELCH set properly), just the desired
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 16
    gate," allowing only strong signals to get through. Scanner should begin scanning after two seconds. Note: You must have at least one channel programmed before the BC60XLT will scan. Scanning Programmed Channels Turn the scanner on. Channel numbers advance rapidly. Note: When you turn the
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 17
    The scanner skips any unprogrammed channels, and locked out channels. When transmission received: Scanner stops on that channel. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes after a two second delay. To hold on that channel: 14
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    To resume scanning: Scanner immediately resumes scanning. To listen to or program a specific channel: 1 0 Note: For channel 10, press , . S Press to resume scanning. 15
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    Channel Lockout Channel Lockout lets you skip channels during scanning. There are two ways to lock out a channel: Manual Mode Use Manual mode to select the channel you want to lock out. 1 0 Note: For channel 10, press , . 16
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    Scanning Mode To unlock a channel: When the scanner stops on a channel during scanning, you can lock O out that channel by pressing . Because the locked out channel is no longer scanned, scanning O resumes immediately after pressing . Use Manual mode to select the desired channel. 17
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    1 0 Note: For channel 10, press , . The L/O indicator disappears from the O display after pressing . Scanning Weather Channels To scan weather channels: 18
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 22
    The BC60XLT finds the active weather channel in your area from seven preprogrammed NOAA frequencies. Note: The channel number does not indicate the NOAA weather frequency you hear. To review the weather frequency: The frequency displays one digit at a time, in sequence. To resume normal scanning: 19
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 23
    not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Proper Care of Your Scanner n Use only the AC Adapter/Charger that came with your scanner. n Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 24
    Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your BC60XLT are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Ω 21
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 25
    't turn on. Poor reception. Scanner doesn't receive weather channels. Rotate the Volume control to the right. Check the Batteries for correct installation. Check the power level of the Batteries. Replace or recharge Batteries as necessary. Check the AC Adapter/Charger or the (optional) Cigarette
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 26
    time. Make sure there are some programmed channels. S The scanner may be in Manual mode. Press to begin scanning. S The scanner may be stopped on a weather frequency. Press to begin scanning. Adjust the Squelch setting. It may be too low. All the channels may be locked out. Turn off Lockout for the
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 27
    Technical Specifications Channels: WX: Frequency Coverage: Scan Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Antenna: Operating Temperature: 10 7 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather Service) 29.00 to 29.70 MHz 29.70 to 50.00 MHz 50.00 to 54.00 MHz 137.00 to 144.00 MHz 144.
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 28
    than 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 Operating Guide for this
  • Uniden BC60XLT | English Owners Manual - Page 29
    COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS RE 31,523 4,027,251 4,057,760 4,092,594 4,100,497 4, 688 4,455,679 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,627,100 4,888,815 4,932,074 4,947,456 5,014,348 5199,109 ©1994, Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. UBUD01226ZZ Printed in the Phillippines
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BC60XLT
Programmable
Hand-Held
Scanner
OPERATING GUIDE