Uniden BC45XLT manual

UBZZ01313ZZ Operating Guide BC45XL T Programmable Hand-Held Scanner BC45XLT 11/2/00 9:04 Page i[...]

Function Keys 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 1. Scan Mode 2. Manual Mode 3. Search 4. Search Hold 5. Lock/Light 6. Select 7. Weather 8. Display 9. Numeric Keypad 10. Enter 1 1. Squelch 12. Priority 13. Lockout/Skip 14. Speaker BC45XLT 11/2/00 9:04 Page ii[...]

Controls and Indicators 15. Phone Jack 16. On/Off V olume Control 15 16 17 23 22 24 18 19 20 21 17. Chain Search Indicator 18. Frequency Display 19. Squelch Indicator 20. Keypad Lock Indicator 21. Low Battery Indicator 22. Priority Channel Indicator 23. Channel Indicator 24. Function Indicators BC45XLT 11/2/00 9:04 Page iii[...]

Before you use this scanner , please read and observe the following: Earphone W arning! Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP009). Y ou may also use a 32 Ω stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the Phone jack is monaural, but you will[...]

1 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What is Chain Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 T ypes of communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 Introduction The BC45XL T Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that allows you to monitor 10 different frequency bands and the NOAA weather information broadcasts. It is a state-of-the-art radio with scanning capabilities, and it can save up to 20 different frequencies in memory . What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations,[...]

3 T ypes of Communications Monitor communications such as: • Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels) • Business/industrial radio • Motion picture and press relay • Utilities • Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and rai[...]

4 Feature Highlights • 20 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. Y ou must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. • 29 MHz-512 MHz – Search these frequency ranges with your scanner . (The frequency coverage is not continuous from 29 MHz to 512 MHz.) • Chain Searching – Y ou can define five different pers[...]

5 Before using your scanner , you must program frequencies into available channels. The Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that you may program into your new scanner . If the frequencies listed in the starter guide do not work in your area, call the Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0[...]

6 Included with Y our Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Parts Dept. at: (800) 554-3988, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central T ime Monday through Friday . • Rubber Antenna (A T410) • BC45XL T Operating Guide • Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide • Registration Card BC45XL[...]

7 These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner . • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (Y ou can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) • U[...]

3. Replace cover and press down until it clicks into place. W arning: Be sure to install four batteries of the same type. Low Battery Indication When the batteries are low , the battery icon appears in the display . Also an audible alert tone sounds every 15 seconds. Replace the batteries with four new ones. The information that you have previously[...]

9 Note: Y ou can fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. T urn the Scanner On T urn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the detent position. Adjust for a comfortable listening level. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Squelch Function Y ou can cut out weak transmissions and noise when you switch[...]

10 Before the BC45XL T can receive radio broadcasts, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Before scanning, repeat this procedure for each channel you program. 1. Select frequencies from your starter guide. 2. Press . 3. Select a channel. a. Enter the channel number . b. Then press . – OR – Press ▲ , ▼ , or repeatedly unti[...]

11 Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a frequency stored in another channel, you hear a beep and another channel appears in the display . Press to start again. – OR – Press again to store the frequency in both channels. Programming Tips • Do not program a weather frequency into one of the channels, since weather channels transmit continuo[...]

12 When you turn on the power , the BC45XL T automatically starts in the Scan mode. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that channel. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically after two seconds. T o stop on a channel during scanning, pre[...]

13 Channel Lockout Y ou can lockout any channel so it is not reviewed during normal scanning. Y ou can restore the channel to scanning whenever you wish. Lockout in Manual Mode 1. Press . 2. Select a channel. a. Enter the channel number . b. Then press again. – OR – Press ▲ , ▼ , or repeatedly until the channel number appears in the display[...]

14 Locking a Channel While Scanning If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want to prevent the channel from being in the scanning sequence. 1. W ait until the scanner stops at the channel. 2. Then press . 3. The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is [...]

15 Restore a Locked Out Channel 1. Press . 2. Select a locked out channel. a. Enter the channel number . b. Then press again. – OR – Press ▲ , ▼ , or repeatedly until the channel number appears in the display . 3. Press to unlock the channel. Restore All Locked-out Channels 1. Press . Note: Y ou must be in Manual Mode before restoring all l[...]

16 When Priority Scan is turned on, your scanner checks the priority channel every two seconds for activity . If a signal is present on the priority channel, your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning. Y ou can designate any one of the 20 available channels as your Priority Channel. T o activate Prio[...]

17 Changing the Priority Channel Y ou cannot eliminate the Priority Channel, but you can change it to any other of the 20 available channels. 1. Press . 2. Select a new Priority Channel. a. Enter the channel number . b. Then press again. – OR – Press ▲ , ▼ , or repeatedly until the channel number appears in the display . 3. Press and hold f[...]

18 Chain Search Use Chain Search to find active frequencies in your area. Y ou can search all five personal bands at once or turn off those bands you don ’ t want to hear . This gives you flexibility of searching for any channel between 29 and 512 MHz, as long as they are within the 10 frequencies bands covered by the BC45XL T . See the table on [...]

19 Note: The display alternates between the upper and lower ranges. 3. Enter upper limit of the search band. a. Enter the frequency number . b. Then press . Note: The display alternates between the upper and lower ranges. If you program the wrong limit, then “ Error ” displays. T o reset the “ Error ” message, press key . Y ou can set the l[...]

20 Chain Search ON/OFF T o turn off a Chain Search band during search scanning, press its location number . For example, (a) if Chain Search locations 1, 2 and 3 are selected, (b) press to turn off band three so that it is not scanned during your search. Search Hold Feature 1. Press or at anytime to stop the search. 2. Press to move to the next hig[...]

21 Channel Skip If a particular channel continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your scanner to skip the frequency . If your scanner stops while searching, press to lockout the frequency from the search range. Note: Y ou can program 10 skip frequencies. The 1 1th skip frequency entered causes the 1st skip frequency to unlock. [...]

22 Storing Search Frequencies Y ou can quickly store any frequency you find during Search. Caution: Y ou must determine the channel in which you will store the frequency before entering the search mode. Otherwise, you may erase a stored frequency that you want to keep. 1. Press . 2. Select a channel. a. Enter the channel number . b. Then press agai[...]

23 6. Press to store the frequency in the channel you selected. Note: After this step you are in manual mode. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for all the Search frequencies you want to store. Note: Remember that there are only 20 channels available to store frequencies, whether you program them directly or while using the Chain Search mode. BC45XLT 11/2/0[...]

24 Y our BC45XL T is designed to scan 7 programmed NOAA frequencies, so you easily find your local NOAA weather broadcast. Note: It is not advisable to program a weather frequency into one of the 20 channels since weather channels transmit continuously . The scanner will remain on the weather channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. 1. Press to acti[...]

25 General Use • T urn the scanner off before replacing the batteries. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone f[...]

26 Repairs • 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. Birdies • All radios can receive “ birdies ” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are [...]

If your BC45XL T is not performing properly , try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Scanner won ’ t work. • Check the batteries and replace them if necessary . Improper reception. • Check the antenna connection or reposition the antenna. • Move the scanner . • Y ou may be in a remote area which could require an optional multi-band a[...]

28 Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channels: 20 (1 Bank) WX: 7 NOAA W eather Service Channels Search Bands: 10 Preprogrammed Bands 5 Programmable Chain Search Bands Frequency Range: 29.0 – 29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7 – 50 MHz VHF Low Band 50 – 54 MHz 6 Meter Amateur[...]

29 Accessories and Replacement Parts • Rubber Antenna (A T410) • BC45XL T Operating Guide (OMBC45XL T) • Monaural Earphone 64 Ω (EP009) • Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide BC45XLT 11/2/00 9:04 Page 29[...]

ONE-YEAR EXTENDED W ARRANTY 30 Important : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. W ARRANTOR : UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION ( “ Uniden ” ) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner , this Uniden product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitati[...]

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