Uniden BC244CLT English Owners Manual

Uniden BC244CLT Manual

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    or moisture. 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 Reference Guide, could void your this information regarding the laws in your community. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of
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    Turn the Alarm On or Off 10 Using the Scanner 11 Set the Squelch 11 Programming Tips 13 Programming Frequencies 14 Deleting a Stored Frequency 15 About Memory Back-up 16 Scanning Mode 16 Manual Mode 16 Direct Channel Access 17 Weather Channel Scan 18 Priority Scanning 19 Channel Lockout
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    Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC244CLT 30-Channel Base Scanner. You can scan in 2 ways: s Scan channels you have programmed s Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communications do not transmit continuously
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    frequencies to program, a Uniden representative should be able to provide you with a few sample frequencies. Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat s BC244CLT Base Scanner s Telescopic Antenna s AC Adapter (Model AC-144U) s This Reference Guide s Registration Form s Frequency Directories Order
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    to its full height. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. 4. Plug an optional external speaker (8-ohm) into the EXT. SP. jack. If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. If you are
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    again to unlock the channel. Lockout is active only when the scanner stops on an active channel or a channel selected in Manual Mode. 7. M Key Steps down through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in the weather mode. 8. SCAN Key Press to start scanning. 4
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    up through the minutes in the clock mode, channels in the manual mode, or frequency in the weather mode. 14. WX Key Press to scan the local Weather Channels. 15. ON/OFF Key Turns scanner on or off. Clock mode is still active when scanner is turned off. 16. VOLUME Turn clockwise to increase the
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    and time. Last digit shows A for a.m. and P for p.m. Scanning Overview The BC244CLT has 30 memory channels. Each can be programmed to store one frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, see Technical Specifications on page 26.) When you press
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    will function as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not function. To set up clock and alarm time, simply turn scanner off. 1. When power is initially applied, the display flashes 12:00 P after a short delay. 2. Enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter
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    Reset the Clock Time 1. After the scanner has been turned on, to reset the clock time, simply press and hold the TIME SET key. The display digits flash. 2. Enter the time directly
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    Set the Alarm Time 1. After the clock time has been entered, press and hold ALARM SET until the time indicated and ALARM indicator flashes in the display. 2. Enter the alarm time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the L/Mkeys. 3. Press AM/PM to select the desired
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    after it has sounded, press ALARM. The ALARM indicator goes off and only the current time displays. If you would like to listen to the scanner while waking up, turn the scanner on. The snooze function continues to operate while the scanner is turned on and in any mode. 10
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    USING THE SCANNER Set the Squelch 1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to the highest setting. 2. Press ON/OFF to turn on the scanner. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. 11
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    control to AUTO for the factory setting. Or, manually set squelch as follows: s Think of squelch as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully counter clockwise. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong signals can get through. s Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers
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    of the seven digits in sequence. If All Loc Out appears in the display, when you first turn the scanner on, this indicates that all the channel information has been manually erased. All channels are set to 0.0MHz. To clear this message, program the frequency and channel information as desired. 13
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    you can use your BC244CLT scanner, you must program the channels (except weather frequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric keypad. Then press MANUAL again. 3. Type in
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    4. Press E to complete the entry. The channel digits stop flashing. Deleting a Stored Frequency If you want to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1, then 2 on the numeric
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    BC244CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, the scanner will Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to stop scanning. The scanner remains on the displayed channel. Press MANUAL to step up to the next channel. If desired, you can press MANUAL repeatedly to manually
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    access a specific channel you want to monitor. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press MANUAL to exit scan mode. 2. Press 4. When you press 4, the display changes to 4 , but the scanner still monitors the previous channel. 3. Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to Channel 4. 17
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    must press WX again to resume weather scanning. When you press WX, the BC244CLT immediately finds an active broadcast. Weather Channel Scan mode, press SCAN, MANUAL, or ON/OFF. Do not program a weather frequency into one of the 30 channels. Because weather channels transmit continuously, the scanner
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    the scanner is in Weather mode. Every two seconds, the scanner checks the priority channel for activity. If a signal is found, the scanner remains Your BC244CLT has a default Priority Channel, set at Channel 1. To change the priority channel, determine the frequency most important to you and program
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    Priority Scan Mode When in Scan or Manual mode, press PRIORITY. The PRI indicator appears in not scanned. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequency from the channel. You can lock out up Lockout information is retained in the memory when the scanner is turned off. To Lock out a Channel Example
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    appears in the display to indicate the displayed channel is locked out. Whenever you want to search for channels that are locked out, press MANUAL repeatedly to go through all 30 channels. If a channel is locked out, the L/O indicator appears. Restore a Locked Out Channel To unlock a channel so that
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    Restore all Locked Out Channels To unlock all channels, you must be in Manual Mode. 1. Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT until a beep sounds. The L/O indicator goes out on any channel previously locked out. 22
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    Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. s Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of scanner memory loss. s If scanner memory is s Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If your BC244CLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Solution s Scanner won't power antenna connection. s Move the antenna. s If the programmed frequency is higher than 406MHz, a shorter antenna length may improve the reception. s Relocate the scanner.
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    Problem s Scan won't stop. s Weather Scan won't work. Solution s Adjust squelch to the threshold (Page 11). s Check the antenna connection. s Check to see if many of the channels are locked out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel. s Review each channel's frequency to
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    FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture. Band Coverage: Frequency Coverage: Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD: Channels: Scan Rate: Audio Output (nominal): Power Requirements: Antenna: External Jacks: Size: Weight: 10 bands 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50
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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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