Uniden BC 350C, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...on 8 Controls and Functions 10 Screens 15 Scanning Overview 17 Getting Started 17 Adjusting the Squelch 18 Scanning 19 Weather Channel Scan 19 Channel Lock Out 20 Band Search 22 Displaying the Band Ra...

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Page 5: ...y programmable bank for storing your own private collection of favorite frequencies With the BC350C you can scan over 3 600 channels In addition the BC350C has 13 separate band search capabilities for...

Page 6: ...he scanning cycle resumes until anoth er transmission is received Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication such as Police and fire departments including rescue and paramedics N...

Page 7: ...ammed into your scanner s channels The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds Search and Turbo Search while searching During Search Mode the scanner will search 100 frequencies per second wh...

Page 8: ...m In a trunked radio system the frequencies are shared among the police and fire departments and a computer systematically assigns available frequencies when they are needed for communications Sharing...

Page 9: ...ing Scanner Master 1 800 Scanner 722 6634 Hours are from 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Time Monday through Friday frequencies scannermaster com To obtain another copy of the frequency guide contact on...

Page 10: ...onday through Friday Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your BC350C are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling 800 554 3988...

Page 11: ...asts and 2 Canadian Marine Weather Broadcasts CB 40 factory programmed frequencies covering CB communications PRIVATE 50 channel fully user programmable bank 13 Search Bands Use BAND to select a band...

Page 12: ...ating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception use an optional antenna designed for multi band coverage You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store If the optio...

Page 13: ...screws provided 4 Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel Connecting the Power Cord Note If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the v...

Page 14: ...of the search during Search Mode press UP to search upward to a higher frequency or DOWN to search downward to a lower frequency To rapidly search or scan frequencies channels upwards or downwards pr...

Page 15: ...AIR MRN KEY Press AIR MRN to start scanning air or marine frequency Each time AIR MRN is pressed the searching bank is switched between Air and Marine The Air bank is fully pre programmed 118 000 to 1...

Page 16: ...uency of its band The symbol appears next to SRCH on the display To search from a higher frequency to a lower frequency press DOWN The symbol is now displayed next to SRCH L O KEY Press L O to lock ou...

Page 17: ...or POLICE to be programmed Note If you press a non programmable bank key WX AIR MRN or CB Error will be displayed press a programmable bank key and try above steps again VOLUME Control This control t...

Page 18: ...ys Prg Loc ANT Antenna Connector Connect your Antenna plug here If you have a Motorola type plug use the optional adapter PLG 134 EXT SP When using an optional External External Speaker Speaker system...

Page 19: ...n displays the channel number and frequency the scanner has stopped on HOLD has also been pressed When scanning stops on an active frequency the display will look like this screen but without HOLD sho...

Page 20: ...is screen you will not be able to program any frequencies into your scanner Press any bank key BAND or SEARCH to erase this display Programming Error Screen When you try to program a frequency into an...

Page 21: ...equencies into this bank press PRIVATE to scan only those that you have programmed in this bank Note Before you can scan the Private bank you must pro gram frequencies into the channels To program fre...

Page 22: ...uelch 1 Open the squelch by turning SQ clockwise to the end You should hear a steady sound scanning stops 2 Turn SQ counterclockwise slowly until the sound disappears This is the threshold point at wh...

Page 23: ...o not skip a locked out L O channel using UP or DOWN While scanning and the scanner stops on an active channel that you do not want to monitor but you do not want to lock out you can simply press the...

Page 24: ...his channel during scanning This does not erase the frequency from the channel For programmable channels you can lock out all the channels in a bank if desired However if you do pressing that bank key...

Page 25: ...n the screen Use UP or DOWN to find locked out Channel 12 which shows L O Then press L O L O disappears to indicate that Channel 12 is now unlocked and restored for scanning Note For the factory pre p...

Page 26: ...equency at a time To rapidly step through frequencies press and hold the DOWN or UP Displaying the Band Range To display the frequency band range press BAND Each time you press DOWN or UP BAND you ste...

Page 27: ...WN to find the locked out frequency Then press L O to unlock the frequency and place it back in the search rotation To restore all locked out frequencies in any band press and hold L O key for more th...

Page 28: ...ncy program that frequency to the bank You can also program a non active frequency through the search mode You cannot program a frequency into Air MRN CB or WX Note It is recommended that you do not p...

Page 29: ...e display If you want to program it into another bank press the desired bank key The lowest open channel appears on the display 2 screens alternate to indicate that open channel is available to be pro...

Page 30: ...ears in the display If you want to program it into another bank press the desired bank key The lowest open channel appear on the display 2 screens alternate to indicate that open channel is available...

Page 31: ...PROG CH is displayed and it is blinking OR b If all channels are programmed find 000 0000 from the Search Program Mode Every search band has one 000 0000 display included between the band limits It ca...

Page 32: ...is ready to be programmed To cancel programming press BAND 3 Press PROG to end programming The frequency of Channel 13 is erased and now it is an open channel L O appears on the display because the s...

Page 33: ...h a mild detergent To prevent scratches do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents Be careful not to rub the LCD window Do not use excessive amounts of water Repairs Do not attempt any repair The scanne...

Page 34: ...d on Check the antenna and its connection Move the scanner You may be in a fringe area This may require an optional multi band antenna Check with your dealer or local electronics store Adjust the Sque...

Page 35: ...es into the bank before using Adjust the Squelch Control Check the antenna connection Scan or search must first be stopped MEMO LOCK Switch is ON Call our customer hotline at 1 800 297 1023 PROBLEM PR...

Page 36: ...0000 to 49 9950 MHz FM 5 kHz 50 54 50 0000 to 54 0000 MHz FM 5 kHz 108 137 108 0000 to 136 9875 MHz AM 12 5 kHz 137 144 137 0000 to 143 9950 MHz FM 5 kHz 144 148 144 0000 to 147 9950 MHz FM 5 kHz 148...

Page 37: ...ohms Impedance Operating Temperature 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F Size 5 3 16 W x 5 3 4 D x 1 5 8 H Weight 1 lb 6 5 oz Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub part C as of date of...

Page 38: ...performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT...

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