Uniden BC72XLT English Owners Manual

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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 1 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM BC72XLT OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL
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  ...PM Precautions Before you use Precautions this scanner, please read and observe the following....expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide...! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional...
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  ... this unit to rain or moisture. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Close CallTM is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders. ...
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 4 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM BC72XLT Controls and Display BC72XLT Controls and Display Headphone Jack Squelch Volume Display Keypad DC 6V Jack Power BC72XLT Controls and Display 4
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  ... ...18 Setting Up Your Scanner ...19 Using Internal Batteries ...19 Using AC Power ...23 ... ...24 Attaching the Belt Clip ...25 About Your Scanner ...26 A Look At The Keypad ...27 A Look At The ...30 Understanding Banks ...32 Operation ...33 Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch ...33 Storing Known ...
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  ... 6 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Locking Out Channels ...Priority ...Using Keylock ...Using the Display Backlight ...Troubleshooting ...Resetting the Scanner ...Care and Maintenance ...General Use ...Location ...Cleaning ...Repairs...Birdies ......
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  ... To Know Know The FCC Wants You To This scanner has been tested and found ...: • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device... telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can...
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  ... transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy.... Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could allow... to operate it. In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws...
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  ...fm Page 9 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes...
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 10 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Range Step Mode Transmission (MHz) (kHz) 25.0-27.995 28.0-29.695 29.7-49.995 50.0-54.0 ...
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  ... CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby... Lock-Out Function - lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning...lets you program one channel in each bank (10 in all) and then have the scanner check ...
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  ... lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Direct Access - lets you directly access any ...- let you power the scanner using internal batteries or external AC power using the included AC adapter. Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you ...
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  ... the hobby. The first thing you'll need to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See "Using Internal Batteries" on Page 19 and "Connecting the Antenna" on Page 23 if you need any help ...
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  ... your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your BC72XLT.... do not transmit continuously. Your BC72XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active ...scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission. What is Searching? The BC72XLT can search ...
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  ... operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel ... there is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. Simplex Operation Simplex systems ...
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  ...itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning - how to program and use the scanner. The included conventional frequency guide will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know...
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  ... web site is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. To purchase another copy of the conventional frequency guide, contact your local dealer or: Uniden Parts Department (800) ...Central Time Monday through Friday.) For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://...
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  ... 25, 2004 3:11 PM Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Antenna AC Adapter Belt Clip Scanner BC72 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Frequency Guide Owners Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, ...
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  ... private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual. Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. • • ...
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  ... are using rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. Setting Up Your Scanner 20
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  ... set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. inside the battery compartment to NI-MH BATT., install the batteries in the scanner, and connect an external AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 23). 21 Setting Up Your Scanner
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  ... PM WARNING! Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if nonrechargeable batteries (such ... take about 14 hours to fully recharge. Notes: • The scanner might test rechargeable batteries when you ...If the batteries are good, TSt disappears and the scanner charges the batteries. Otherwise, no bAtt ...
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  ...scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into ...MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time. Connecting the Antenna To ...
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  ... 25, 2004 3:11 PM Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to ... cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 ... local electronics store. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone BC72XLT For private listening, you can plug a ...
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner 25
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  ...Scanner About a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms ... you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications. A frequency, expressed ... can also search your scanner's service banks. Service banks are preset groups...
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  ..., 2004 3:11 PM A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on ...or disappears as you press Func. If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information... channels continuously. Func + - Switches between the three Close Call modes. About Your Scanner 27
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  ...other keys. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. 1/Pri 1 - Enters a 1. Func + Pri - Sets and ...- Selects the scan or search direction. 3/Svc 3 - Enters a 3. Func + Svc - Sets and turns the service search function on. 4 4 - Enters a 4. About Your Scanner 28
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  ... on or off. 6/PSrc 6 - Enters a 6. Func + PSrc - Sets and turns program band select mode on or off. 7 8/ 7 - Enters a 7. 8 - Enters an 8. ... or skip a specified frequency. E/Pgm E - Enters frequencies into channels. Func + Pgm - lets you program the frequency. About Your Scanner 29
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  ...3:11 PM A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how... charging and alerts you when the battery power gets low. - appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call mode. P - appears when you select ...
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  ... mode and search hold mode. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a...- appears along with an indicator that shows the current service bank during a service search. ALT - appears when you receive a Close Call alert while the Close Call function is on. About Your Scanner 31
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 32 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Understanding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather, ham, marine, aircraft, police, and fire services. Channel-Storage Banks To make ...
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  ... Turning On Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn .... 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the scanner on, then turn Volume clockwise until ... and DLY appears. When delay is turned on, the scanner automatically pauses scanning • • Operation 33
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  ... to these services. To use this feature, press Func and Svc. SRCH appears and the scanner searches starting with the weather service bank. To select a different service ..., repeatedly press Func and Svc. Service mode appears on the display. When the scanner stops on a transmission, press Hold ...
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  ...a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the ... Channels To begin scanning channels, press Scan. The scanner scans through all non-locked channels..."Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off" on Page 47). When the scanner finds a Operation 35
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  ... PM transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning. Notes: • • If you... not stored frequencies into any channels, the scanner does not scan. If... transmissions, turn Squelch clockwise to decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signals. To listen to a weak...
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  ... RF Capture Technology Close Features Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set ... can also set the frequency band where you want the scanner to look for transmissions. Unlike searching, which requires the scanner to tune to a frequency to check for a transmission, Close Call RF capture directly ...
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  ... types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly directive antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna), if ... on or off. Pager Screen lets you set the scanner so it does not detect pager frequencies. 2. ...
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  ... press if you do not want to select it. The scanner displays the following options. Lo On or Lo OFF:...the following alert options appears. ALt bEEP: The scanner beeps when a Close Call signal is detected. ALt... Call signal is detected. ALt bP-Lt: The scanner flashes the display backlight and beeps when ...
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  ...following Pager Screen options appears. PS On: The scanner ignores hits on common pager frequencies....WX search, band select, or program mode. appears. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks for frequencies ... is working, simply press Scan twice. When the scanner finds a frequency, it sounds the alert you...
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  ... within this feature: chain search mode, chain search hold mode, and program band select mode. The preset frequency ranges are: Bank No. 1 ... mode. SRCH, the enabled search bank number, and or (indicating the search direction) appear. The search bank number being searched flashes. Special Features 41
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  ... and the frequency where chain search starts depends on how the scanner was set before you selected chain search... mode, press Hold in chain search mode. The scanner stops searching and Hold appears. ... you try to save a frequency that is already stored, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the...
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  ...Page 43 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM The scanner sets itself to program mode after you store a frequency. ... Search You can use direct entry search to search up or down from the currently displayed frequency. 1. If the scanner is scanning or searching, press Hold. 2. Enter the frequency you want...
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  ..., 2004 3:11 PM 3. Press Func + or Func + . The scanner searches, starting from the frequency you entered in... If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone and Error appears... search stops. After the search skip frequency is set, the scanner starts direct search again....
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  ... enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that...duplicated. If you entered the frequency by mistake, press . To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept. The scanner moves to program mode after you stored the frequency. ...
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  ... steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stops on it during a search. 1. Press Hold to stop the ... a specific channel, you can program a 2-second delay into any channel or frequency. The scanner continues to monitor the channel frequency for an additional Special Features 46...
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  ...If it is off, follow one of these steps to program a delay depending on how the scanner is operating,. • If..., manually select the channel, then press Func + Dly. DLY appears. If the scanner... of the display, showing the currently selected banks. The scanner scans all the channels within the displayed...
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  ... ing Out Channels" on Page 48). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to the bank. Notes: • • You can manually select any channel ... then press Func and press and hold L/O until the scanner beeps twice. Priority The priority feature lets you scan...
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  ... 25, 2004 3:11 PM If the priority feature is turned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that bank's priority channel for activity ... Keylock Use the scanner's keylock to protect it from accidental program changes. When the scanner's keys are locked, the only controls that operate are Scan, ...
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 50 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Using the Display Backlight To turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press . The display lights for 15 seconds. To turn off the light sooner, press again. Special Features 50
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  ... 25, 2004 3:11 PM Troubleshooting If your BC72XLT is not Troubleshooting performing properly,...batteries or make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner. If there ...AC adapter, make sure it is on. Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner....
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  ... more channels might be locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See "Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch" on Page 33. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection. Troubleshooting 52
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  ...need to be adjusted. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On The Scanner...�� on Page 33. Check the antenna connection. Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks... you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off...
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  ... it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle ... • • • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. Always write down the programmed frequencies... placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If the scanner receives...
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  ...water. • Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or ... satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service ...
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 56 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Specifications Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channels: ...100 Banks: ...10 (10 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 ......
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  BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 57 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM Sensitivity (SINAD 12 dB) 25.005 MHz (AM) ...0.5 µV 40.840 MHz (FM) ...0.3 µV 49.900 MHz (FM) ...0.3 µV 118.800 MHz (AM)...0.5 µV 127.175 MHz (AM)...0.5 µV 135.500 MHz (AM) ...0.5 µV 138.150 MHz (FM)...0.3 µV 162.400 MHz (FM) ...0.3 ...
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  ...310 mA Power Requirements: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC), or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) Antenna: ...50 ohms (Impedance) External Jacks: ...Antenna Jack BNC Type Ext. Speaker Jack 3.5mm DC Power Jack...
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  ... 3:11 PM Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800)554-3988, 8:00AM to ... about ordering these optional accessories. Earphone fi Remote Speaker Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory/ Local Directories Optional Accessories 59
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  ... WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship ... system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product. STATEMENT OF...
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  ... you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 7:00...
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  ...SO NE .C S LI N E E C ON ID C A O .UN G W W W THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. ...,995 5,859,875 6,034,573 ©2004. Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas Contains...

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