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    - ~--~ . UBC60XLT , I ! I Programmable Hand-Held Scanner OPERATING GUIDE --- --' =r I I -- .---..[...]

  • Page 2

    PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: . WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. . EARPHONE WARNING: . Be sure to use only the recommended optional earphone or a stereo headset of the proper im[...]

  • Page 3

    -_. ~='=~~--"-~ ,-,-- Table of Contents I About Your NewUBC60XLT 2 Feature Highlights 2 WhatisScanning? 2 TypesofCommunication 3 Included with the UBC60XLT 4 Setup 5 Power 5 InstallingBatteries 5 AC/DCAdaptor/Charger 6 MountingtheFlexibleAntenna 6 InstallingtheBeltClip 6 Operation 7 Keylock 7 ProgrammingChannels 8 HowSquelchWorks 11 Setti[...]

  • Page 4

    ~- About Your New UBC60XLT The UBC60XL T is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, amateur, and other communications into 10 channels. Feature Highlights 10 Channels Program one frequency in each channel. You must have at least one channel[...]

  • Page 5

    <:: I i J I i I i I 1 I ! I i I I ! I I I I I ) --' '--- r~"'-"-'~'~-- -- ~- -- ::, !!!!!!f=~.o . Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication such as: I . Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) . Business/industrial radio . Motion picture and press relay . Utilit[...]

  • Page 6

    -= Included with the UBC60XL T UBC60XLT Operating Guide ~[~ ~]~ 8G)@~ a!D@@@ QD ao0@@ amQ@@ 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 Belt Clip with Screws (BCK150) lJ@ CHANNEL . BAND RADIO SCANNER IDden ~ Rubber Antenna (AT218) 4 -""'- ..- _. .-.'---"--- =-=t-----[...]

  • Page 7

    I i I I I i I I ! i I i I I I , i I i i , i I } Setu}! Power Installing Batteries 1. Open cover. Press in e 2. Insert batteries iF e '- e ~ e ~ 3. Replace cover. ~-- IMPORTANT If you are installing Alkaline Batteries, set the switch to "Reg. Alk BA TT." If installing Nickel-Gadmium Batteries, set the switch to - "Ni-cd B[...]

  • Page 8

    AC Adaptor/Charger I Use the optional AC Adaptor/Charger to power the UBC60XL T from an AC source. The AC Adaptor/ 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 the product and void the waffanty. Before attempti[...]

  • Page 9

    O~eration -==== Keylock Keylock prevents accidental key entries. To lock: Press To unlock: Press n.. If1 Only the @, 00[) , and (LOCK) keyswill function. ( key) do not work, press LOCK to unlock keys. The KIL indicator disappears fromthe display. 7 ... .. .n. '~"r-. .n___,. ,_." ,,---,--, ---'-"---~" ,,-,,-"- &apo[...]

  • Page 10

    I I I I I I I I I , I I I i , i I i i ! l I I i I I I I I ! I I ! I I 11 ", ---....- ~._.~-~~ Programming Channels 1. Select frequency. LOCATION -------- BASE MOBILE iiiI£V::;:::::::jRm"Sir'J".4mY.. PINEllURST 155.490 .'..H* POCATELLO 154.725 *H.H* 2. Select channel using Manual mode. Press Press channel number Then Pres[...]

  • Page 11

    Press repeatedly to step through channels 3. Enter frequency. Use numeric keypad Then Press -OR- If"""""', i$CAN1! "', ',"'" MAN )) K 4") """"'1' ~.:~ (i) ,":. ,"', ,', ,', ;A" "j "-' "-' "j &ap[...]

  • Page 12

    ;: -_. - 4. Recheck frequency. The frequency appears one digit at a time in sequence. DJ Press I Repeat these steps to program each channel. You can program the same frequency into two or more channels, if desired. Channels with no frequency programmed are skipped during scanning. After programming your scanner, record the frequencies in the table [...]

  • Page 13

    -- How Squelch Works Strong Signals . . . .. .. .. ---..---..---..---..---..--. Noise--- -.. - - -.. --- .._-. ---..---..---..---..---..--. Medium Signals Weak Signals ~ Strong Signals .. .. Medium Signals -.-. .. .. . .. + Noise + + Weak Signals Strong Signals .. .. .. .----..---.....--.-------- Weak Signals ~ jOo. + Noise. - - . . . - - . . - - +[...]

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    r Setting the Squelch 1. Turn until hiss heard. I 2. Turn just until hiss stops. ~- ~ This action lowers the "squelch gate," allowing all signals and noise to get through. No signal should be present when adjusting squelch. Scanner doesn't scan with squelch open. ~ ~ This action raises the "squelch gate," allowing only stro[...]

  • Page 15

    ""~--=- 1 ~CAN --~::~ > ~~ . . . ( ~ . . ~ : A 9 10 ... ,~5 ( . ,~< r « A ; v <_LS/ f y Frequency Frequencynot Locked Out entered (UO) When transmission received: !Cl ~ 't To hold on that channel: DJ '.'""", /tCAN)) "".,.",/ " S i ;< Press MAN --- Thescanner skips any un prog[...]

  • Page 16

    To resume scanning: -, t Press SCAN Scanner immediately resumes scanning. To listen to or program a specific channel: I Press Press channel number Then Press ; {M~K} 4. ; ~"""" r-l]l ,p" ~ <tt~9 €~~ " , , ~) ;,~) ;; '.j) :~ £} " , ,..,' r"", r""" , " , 'oft) :&a[...]

  • Page 17

    Channel Lockout ---= Channel Lockout lets you skipchannels during scanning. There are two ways to lock out a channel: Manual Mode Press Press channel number Then Press Then Press D (~~;' ;~) " G:> G;:- DJ ."."~, .""";""." . ". ' ;::'f) J""';; ::'t.:f'. A I&[...]

  • Page 18

    ~ '-' ... . i != ~ ~ -, --- When the scannerstops on a channel during scanning, you can lock out that channel by pressing @. Becausethe lockedout channelis no longer scanned, scanning resumesimmediately after pressing @. Use Manual mode to selectthe desired channel. 16 f Note ..., .f ",",', ".. ':i$(;fN "&a[...]

  • Page 19

    <:::::::;;; Press channel number Then Press ~~c_-~ EII <t~F!J Sr;AIi; """"j , '" ,"""" ,"""", , " , f?f) 7!.) Note: For channe/1 0, presseD, @. The UO indicator disappears from the tsP')Y after pressing UO . Scanning Weather Channels (Weather Channels are not u[...]

  • Page 20

    - '---'- Note 9 (;$(AN' """'" " " '1 ':MArc 4< To review the weather frequency: ~ I Press To resume normal scanning: Press " , "'~/ ,,',',',',.,',', : ,,'!) oc'>cc; <;> C G ,> ':.:' -- ---,-- The UBC60XL T find[...]

  • Page 21

    -""'- "'"-.=-= 1 Care and Maintenance Low Battery Warning When the Batteries become weak, you will hear an audible warning. Be sure to replace Alkaline Batteries as soon as possible, or you can recharge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries while they are installed in the scanner. Replacing the Batteries See page five. Location . I[...]

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    ~ =--~---- Optional Accessories and ReE!lacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your UBC60XL T are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Service Division: Ear Phone (64 il) (EPOO9) Cigarette Lighter Adapter (PSOO1) (For 12V negative ground systems only) Rubber Antenna (AT218) AC Adaptor/Ch[...]

  • Page 23

    ~-...- .. =-= ---=-- Operating Ti~s If your UBC6OXLT is not perfoming properly, try the steps listed below. 21 ------ CONDITION SUGGESTION Scanner doesn't tum Rotate the Volume control to the on. right. Check the Batteries for correct installation. Check the power level of the Batteries. Replace or recharge Batteries as necessary. Check the (o[...]

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    ;:: ---""~ I If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to retum the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Customer Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). 22 --- -. CONDITION SUGGESTION Scan doesn't stop. Adjust the Squel[...]

  • Page 25

    <: ~_....- Channels: WX: Frequency Coverage: Scan Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Antenna: Operating Temperature: Size: Weight: Power Requ irements: Technical S~ecifications 10 7 Programmed Channels (Weather Service is currently not available in Australia) 66.00 to 88.00 MHz 137.00 to 144.00 MHz 144.00 to 148.00 MHz 148.00 to 174.00 MHz 406.00 t[...]

  • Page 26

    ~ Warrant~ Uniden UBC60XLT Scanning Receiver Australian 1 Year Warranty Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Umited ACN 001 865498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner: for the duration of this warranty, its UBC60XL T Scanning Receiver (hereinafter re[...]

  • Page 27

    <:: ~ Controls 1 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000--0--0-0 000000000 000000000 lJ@ CHANNEL ~I~ I8IIdI!n SCANNER ~ 1. LCD Display 2. Scan Key 3. Manual Key 4. Lockout Key 5. Weather Scan Key 6. Keylock Key 13 13. Antenna Connector 14. Phone Jack 8 9 10 12 11 7. Decimal Key 8. Review Key 9. Numeric Key Pad 10. Enter Key 11. Speaker 12[...]

  • Page 28

    «=_c_=--=-<-- ------ ---< ~ -<. uniden@ @ (i;)1994 Uniden Australia Ply. Umited. All rights reserved. UBZZO1240AZ Printed in the Phillippines .--------------------. J I .------[...]