Uniden Bearcat UBC144XLT, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...UBC144XLT 16 Channel Base Scanner OPERATING GUIDE...

Page 2: ...lowing WARNING Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock DO NOT exposethis unit to rain or moisture Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden...

Page 3: ...nctions 5 ScanningOverview 7 Getting Started 7 AdjustingtheSquelch 8 Programming Tips 8 Programming Frequencies 9 AboutMemoryBack up 9 Scanning 10 Direct Channel Access 10 CheckingtheProgrammedFrequen...

Page 4: ...frequency When the scanning stops on an active frequency it remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues When the transmission ends the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more second...

Page 5: ...e unit in direct sunlight or nearheating elements or vents Unpacking Carefullycheckthecontents againstthislist U BC144XL T Base Scanner Telescopic Antenna ACAdaptor Model AC l44U ThisOperating Guide I...

Page 6: ...ningthe antenna may improve the reception 4 Plug an optional external speaker C8 ohm into the EXT SP jack Notes If strong interference or electrical noise is received relocate the scanner or its anten...

Page 7: ...turnPriority mode on or off In Priority mode the scanner samplesChannel every 2 seconds regardless of any other mode the scanner is in If a transmission on Channel is detected the scanner monitors Cha...

Page 8: ...Press REVIEW to review the frequency of the current channel Press to stop scanning Press againto step to the next channel Also use for direct channel acc ss b first entering the channel number and th...

Page 9: ...ssion continues When the transmission ends the scanner will remain on the same channel for 2 more seconds waiting for a responding transmission If there is n responding transmission within 2 seconds t...

Page 10: ...l you want to program For example when you program five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8 start with Channel 4 After you complete the programming in 1 channel by pressing press to step up to t...

Page 11: ...ress CI then gJ on the numeric keypad Thenpress again I Type in the frequency numbers including the decimal point using the numeric keypad CD gJ CDCI CI The decimal point C J appears as a dash on the...

Page 12: ...canner remains on the displayed channel Pres c scAN to start scanning again or press to step up 1 channel You can press repeatedly to manually scan all 16 channels 1 press per channel including the ch...

Page 13: ...Rr0 Yr I Press GViX to find the active weather channel in your area from 7 pre programmed channels SCAN I It is possible that your area is covered by more than 1 weather station When you press GViX th...

Page 14: ...ry 2 seconds to indicate that the Priority scan is on To exit Priority scan press PRiORiTY You can lock out a channel so it is not scanned This does not erase the frequency from the channel when it is...

Page 15: ...t Channel SCAN REVIE To unlock a channel so that it can be monitored during scanning Use 0ANUA0to find the locked out channel Press to unlock the displayed channel The LOCKOUT LED for the displayed ch...

Page 16: ...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 Disconnect the power to the unit befor...

Page 17: ...6 MHz a shorter antenna length may improve the reception Relocate the scanner You may be in a fringe area This may require an optional multi band antenna Check with your dealer or local electronics st...

Page 18: ...MHz Land Mobile 420 450 MHz 70cm Amateur Band 450 470 MHz UHF Standard Band 470 512 MHz Land Mobile Above bands in 12 5 kHz steps 0 5 f 1 V 66 88 MHz 0 4 f 1V137 174 MHz 0 6 f 1V406 512 MHz 6 dB at 1...

Page 19: ...or damaged beyond recognition PARTS COVERED This warranty covers for 1year the UBC144XLT Scanning Receiver Unit Only Telescopic Antenna AC Adaptor and other accessories are covered for 90 days STATEME...

Page 20: ...unid ne 1994Uniden Austrnlia Pty Limited All rights reserved UBZZOI236AZ Printed in the Philippines...