Uniden BC860XLT, User Manual

Page 1: ...ming Tips 12 Scanning 13 Banks 14 Channel Lockout 15 Lockout Tips 16 Priority Scan 18 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 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 39 Controls and Display Back Cover Foldout 1 ...

Page 2: ... remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues When the transmission ends the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received While the BC860XLT scans channels it is in Scan mode When you stop scanning with M it is in Manual mode What is Searching The BC860XLT can search 12 bands to find active frequencies This gives you the opportunity to find new frequencies that ha...

Page 3: ...cks and railroads Marine and amateur ham radio bands And many more in the following 12 Bands Frequency Range Transmission 29 0 29 7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29 7 50 0 MHz VHF Low band 50 0 54 0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 108 137 MHz AM Aircraft 137 144 MHz Military Land mobile 144 148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band 148 174 MHz VHF High Band 406 420 MHz Federal Govt Land Mobile 420 450 MHz 70 cm Amateur B...

Page 4: ...smissions Manual Channel Access Go directly 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 a weather information radio Scanner Care Safety Tips Do not use the...

Page 5: ...h 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 ...

Page 6: ...sted 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 sample frequencies Or use the enclosed order form to purchase a local frequency list The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications information on computer bulletin boards and even contests for th...

Page 7: ...source If you are operating 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 plug at the end of the cable does not match the antenna jack you may need to purchase an adapter Plug an optional external speaker ESP25 8 ohms into the EXT SP jack Warning Use only t...

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Page 9: ...oo low squelch too low everything all noise as well as signals gets through If the gate is set too high squelch too high nothing gets through If the gate is set just right squelch set properly just the 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 the squelch level as needed by conditions 9 ...

Page 10: ...quelch 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 adjusting squelch Press Muntil you do not hear a signal Turn until hiss heard This lowers the squelch gate allowing all signals and noise to get through Turn just until hiss stops This raises the squelch gate allowing only strong signals to get thr...

Page 11: ...the frequency 2 Enter MANUAL mode 3 Select the channel 4 Enter the frequency To clear a mistake while entering the frequency press twice and start over If the entered frequency is outside the Frequency Range of the scanner See Table on page 3 and the Technical Specifications at the back of this Guide a distinctive beep sounds Press and go back to Step 4 11 ...

Page 12: ...five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8 start with Channel 4 After you finish programming a channel press Mto step up to the next channel To erase the channel enter 0 and E Channels with no frequencies are automatically locked out Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place in case the scanner memory is lost 12 ...

Page 13: ...ing 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 To stop on a channel during scanning To resume scanning Note If the channel is in the Aircraft Band AIR displays in the LCD 13 ...

Page 14: ...Banks Channels are grouped by Banks for easy scanning control Active Banks display during scanning To deactivate a Bank during scanning To restore a Bank for Scanning Note Press 0 for Bank 10 14 ...

Page 15: ...se the frequency from the channel You can restore the channel to 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 15 ...

Page 16: ...sumes scanning because that channel is no longer in the scanning sequence Lockout Tips To quickly lockout a series of channels start with the lowest number channel For example when you are locking out 5 channels in numerical sequence Channels 4 7 8 12 and 15 start with Channel 4 After you finish locking out a channel press Mone or more times to step up to the next channel Record locked out channel...

Page 17: ...annel 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 You ll hear 2 beeps when channels are restored Note Restores locked out channels only in active banks 17 ...

Page 18: ...present the Priority channel 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 To de activate Priority Scan at any time Manual or Scan Mode 18 ...

Page 19: ...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 Note If you now go back to check the previous Priority Channel you ll see the P is gone 19 ...

Page 20: ... 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 add the Delay to 3 Add the Delay 20 ...

Page 21: ...ps during normal scanning 1 Wait for the scanner to stop on the channel 2 Press D To remove the delay from any channel 1a Wait for the scanner to stop on that channel 2 Remove Delay by pressing D OR 1b Go to the channel using Manual Channel Access 21 ...

Page 22: ...hey are within the 12 Bands covered by the BC860XLT See the table on page 3 or the Technical Specifications at the back of this Guide To use Search set upper and lower limits Then activate Search Note Although you can set any limits for the Search within the above guidelines the wider the frequency range the longer it will take to search all the frequencies To save time set narrower limits and Sea...

Page 23: ... on that frequency to continue to monitor it Note If the received transmission is in the Aircraft Band AIR displays in the LCD 7 To continue the search Note When you 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 23 ...

Page 24: ...ncies above 406 MHz You must first be in Search mode To activate Turbo Search Note SRCH flashes during Turbo Search To return to normal Search speed Note If you try to start Turbo Search within Aircraft 108 137 MHz band or above 406 MHz you will hear a beep and SRCH will not flash When these frequencies are encountered when in Turbo Search they are searched at normal speed 24 ...

Page 25: ...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 OR 25 ...

Page 26: ...ncy 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 You can skip only 10 frequencies in Search mode When you select the 11th the first skipped frequency is erased etc 26 ...

Page 27: ...ency 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 OR 3 Press Kto restore the frequency That frequency is now removed from the Skip List 27 ...

Page 28: ... 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 which you will store the frequency before you enter Search Otherwise you may erase a stored frequency that you want to keep 28 ...

Page 29: ...equency you want 5 Store the frequency in the channel you selected earlier Note After Step 5 you are in normal Scan Hold mode Repeat steps 1 through 5 for all the Search frequencies you want to store Remember there are a total of 100 channels for storing frequencies no matter how you store them 29 ...

Page 30: ...ming 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 Search Delay is active or inactive for all frequencies To activate Delay for Search whether searching or stopped on a frequency press D To deactivate Delay from Search whether searching or stopped on a frequency press D 30 ...

Page 31: ...nner remains on that channel disrupting the scanning cycle 1 To activate the Weather Scan Be sure the Squelch is set properly 2 When the Weather Scan finds an active weather channel it stops at that frequency To find the next active weather channel Note In some parts of the country you may not be able to monitor weather broadcasts such as in low lying areas Normally a higher location or a better a...

Page 32: ...h modes Turn it on or off in each mode separately Note Data Skip does not function on AM Aircraft frequencies 108 137 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 Skip does not work on every unwanted data transmission Important Data Skip will not work at the same time as Priority S...

Page 33: ... source of the noise If possible a higher elevation may provide better reception Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna Do not use the scanner in high moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as prolonged periods without power wil...

Page 34: ...rdies All radios are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard it may be receiving a birdie Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver Press Kto lockout a channel then press Sto resume scanning Press Kto lockout a frequency then press Cto resume searching ...

Page 35: ...ire an optional multi band antenna Check with your dealer or local electronics store Scan won t stop Adjust squelch threshold refer to page 10 Setting the Squelch Check the antenna connection Check to see if many of the channels are locked out If so the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel Review each channel s frequency to see if it is correct and no memory has been lost Possibly ...

Page 36: ...atisfactory 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 ...

Page 37: ... T Band 148 174 MHz VHF High Band 806 956 MHz Public Service Band Except Cellular Above bands in 5 kHz steps Above bands in 12 5 kHz steps Sensitivity nominal 12 dB Sinad 0 3 µV 29 54 MHz 0 4 µV 137 174 MHz 0 5 µV 406 512 MHz 0 8 µV 118 136 9875 MHz 0 5µV 806 956 MHz Selectivity nominal 6 dB at 10 kHz 162 4 MHz 20 dB QS 50 dB at 15 kHz 162 4 MHz 20 dB QS Scan Rate Turbo Up to 100 channels per seco...

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Page 39: ...cement 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 ...

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Page 41: ...e of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited regulated or require a permit in certain states cities and or local jurisdiction Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed...

Page 42: ...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 Indicates Priority function is on 11 Displays channels 1 through 100 ...

Page 43: ...ng incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

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