Uniden BC860XLT English Owners Manual

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    11 Programming Tips 12 Scanning 13 Banks 14 Channel Lockout 15 Lockout Tips 16 Priority Scan 18 Contents Search 22 To Skip Undesired Frequencies 26 Storing Search Frequencies 28 Weather Scan 31 Data Skip 32 Care and Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 37
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    is in Scan mode. When you stop scanning with , it is in Manual mode. The BC860XLT can search 12 bands to find active frequencies. This gives you the opportunity to find new frequencies that have not been programmed. Choose between two speeds for the search feature: Normal (100 steps per second
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    Types of Communications Monitor communications such as: Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) Aircraft NOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels) Business/ -470 MHz UHF Standard Band 470-512 MHz UHF "T" Band 806-956 MHz Public Service Band except Cellular Band 3
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    to any channel. Memory Backup - Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in memory. If the power is disconnected, the memory retains the frequencies for 7 days. Twin TurboTM Speed - With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your BC860XLT is truly a Twin TurboTM Scanner. Weather Scan - Use as
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    Included with your Scanner  If any items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase.  Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner.  Complete and immediately mail the Registration Form. 5
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    " lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. that you may program into the BC860XLT. If the frequencies listed in the "Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide" do not work in your area, call the enclosed "Mr. Scanner" 800 number. A Uniden representative should be able to provide you with a few
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    to its full height. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use
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    Basic Operation Note: Fold out the illustration from the Back Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. How Squelch Works desired signals get through. The BC860XLT Squelch has two options. AUTO Squelch - a level preset at the factory; and Manual Squelch, where you can set
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    for listening to stronger signals. Á Note: Be sure that the Squelch control clicks into the AUTO position. Manual Squelch To manually set the Squelch, you must be in the Manual Mode. No signal should be present when M adjusting squelch. Press until you do not hear a signal. Turn
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    BC860XLT can scan, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Repeat this procedure for each channel you program. 1. Select the frequency. 2. Enter MANUAL Range of the scanner, (See Table on page 3, and the Technical Specifications at the back of . this Guide), a distinctive beep
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    start with Channel 4. M After you finish programming a channel, press to step up to the next channel. 0 E To erase the channel, enter and . Channels with no frequencies are automatically locked out. Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is lost. 12
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    When you turn on the power, the BC860XLT automatically starts in the Scan mode. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. Scanning When a transmission is received, the Scanner stops on that channel. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. Á
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    Banks Channels are grouped by Banks for easy scanning control. Active Banks display during scanning. To deactivate a Bank during scanning: Á Note: Press 0 for Bank 10. 14 To restore a Bank for Scanning:
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    scanning whenever you wish. Note: You can lock out up to 99 channels, but not all 100 channels. One channel must remain active for the scanner to work. Locking a Channel in Manual Mode 1. Enter MANUAL mode. 2. Select the channel. 3. Lock out the channel. Á Á 15
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    , you may want to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel. 2. Then: The scanner immediately resumes scanning because that channel is no longer in the scanning sequence. Á Á Lockout Tips 16 To quickly lockout a series of channels, start with the lowest
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    mode. 2. Select the channel. Á 3. Unlock the channel. Á Restore All Locked-out Channels 1. Enter Manual Mode. Note: You must select a programmed channel that is not locked out before restoring locked-out channels. 2. Restore all channels. Á You'll hear 2 "beeps" when channels are restored
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    is monitored until the transmission ends. Scanning then resumes normally. The BC860XLT comes with one Priority Channel preprogrammed in each Bank: 1, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, and 91. To activate Priority Scan at any time (Manual or Scan Mode): Á To de-activate Priority Scan at any time
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    per bank. You cannot eliminate a Priority Channel, but you can change the Priority Channel to any other channel within that Bank. 1. Enter MANUAL mode. 2. Select the new Priority Channel. 3. Change Priority to this channel. 2 "Beeps" indicate Priority Channel is changed. Á Á Note: If you now
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    soon as a transmission has stopped. You can program an additional Delay during Scan so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming scanning. This allows you to hear a possible replying transmission. To program a Delay into a channel: 1. Enter Manual mode. 2. Select the channel you want to
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    to a channel when it stops during normal scanning. 1. Wait for the scanner to stop 2. Press . on the channel. Á To remove the delay from any channel: 1a. Wait for the scanner to stop on that channel. OR 1b. Go to the channel using Manual Channel Access. Á D 2. Remove Delay by pressing . 21
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    besides those in your Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide, or if you change locations. You can search for any frequencies between 29.000 and 956.000 MHz, as long as they are within the 12 Bands covered by the BC860XLT. See the table on page 3, or the Technical Specifications at the back of this
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    Search. 5. When a transmission is detected, the BC860XLT stops on that frequency. 6a. When the transmission find frequencies that interest you, write them down so you can program them into the scanner. You can also automatically program a desired frequency into one of the channels. See page 28.
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    Turbo Search Turbo Search runs through the frequencies 3 times faster than normal Search speed. Note: Turbo Search does not work in the AM Aircraft Band (108 - 137 MHz) or with frequencies above 406 MHz. You must first be in Search mode. To activate Turbo Search: Note: SRCH flashes during Turbo
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    To access frequencies Manually 1. Stop the Search. 2a. To move up to the next Search frequency: 2b. To move down to the previous Search frequency: Á OR 25
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    can mark that frequency so it is skipped during a later Search. To Mark an Undesired Frequency When the scanner stops at the undesired frequency: Mark the frequency. The scanner immediately begins searching again because that frequency is now skipped. Á Á You can skip only 10 frequencies in
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    To return a frequency to Search 1. Stop the Search. 2a. Move up to the frequency you wish to restore. 2b. Move down to the frequency you wish to restore. Á OR K 3. Press to restore the frequency. That frequency is now removed from the Skip List. Á 27
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    To Restore all Skipped Frequencies 1. Stop the Search. 2. Restore all skipped Search frequencies. Á Á Note: You'll hear 2 beeps when the frequencies are restored. Storing Search Frequencies You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search. Important: You must select the channel in
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    1. Enter Manual mode. 2. Select the channel. Á 3. Enter Search Á 4. Wait until the scanner stops at the frequency you want. 5 Store the frequency in the channel you selected earlier. Á Note: After Step 5 you are in normal Scan Hold mode.
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    searching as soon as a transmission has stopped. You can program an additional Delay so the scanner waits another 2 seconds before resuming searching. This allows you to hear a possible replying transmission. In normal Scan you must program a Delay for each channel that you want it activated. In
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    Weather Scan Your BC860XLT is designed to search for your local NOAA weather channel(s) from 7 preprogrammed NOAA frequencies. Note: It is not advisable to program a weather frequency into one of the 100 channels. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner remains on that channel
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    Data Skip A scanner normally stops on any transmission it receives. That means your BC860XLT will stop on data signals and 137 MHz). To activate Data Skip in Scan: To activate Data Skip in Search: Your scanner stops and checks a transmission for data before deciding to receive or skip it. Data
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    Care and Maintenance Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory entry. If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher
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    Repairs Birdies 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. All radios are subject to receiving undesired signals or "birdies". If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is
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    Troubleshooting If your BC860XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Scanner won't work • Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. • Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an
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    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 and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual. 36
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    Technical Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture. Channels: 100 Banks: 10 with 10 channels in each bank WX: 7 Preprogrammed NOAA Weather Service Channels Frequency Range: 29-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 108-136.
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    Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts Ω To order these accessories, call or write: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Monday through Friday 39
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    BC860XLT Programmable 100-Channel Base Scanner OPERATING GUIDE
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    Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to 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 Operating Guide, could void
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    Controls & Display 1. Indicates Data Skip mode. 2. Shows active bank(s). 3. Indicates Weather mode. 4. Indicates an Aircraft channel. 5. Shows the current frequency in MHz. 6. Indicates a locked out channel. 7. Indicates 2 Second Delay is on. 8. Indicates Hold. 9. Appears during Search. 10.
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    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
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    4,270,217 4,398,304 4,409,688 4,455,679 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,627,100 4,888,815 4,932,074 4,947,456 5,014,348 5,199,109 ©1994 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. UBUD01243ZZ Printed in the Philippines
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Contents
Introduction
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Included with your Scanner
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Setup
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Basic Operation
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How Squelch Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting the Squelch
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Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Programming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Scanning
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Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Channel Lockout
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Lockout Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Priority Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Search
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To Skip Undesired Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storing Search Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Weather Scan
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Data Skip
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Care and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Technical Specifications
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Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
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Controls and Display
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