Uniden Bearcat UBC 120XLT, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...UBC 120XLT 1OD Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand Held Auto Scanner OPERATING GUIDE...

Page 2: ...1 Otherwise you mightexperience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the Volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting This may be particularly tr...

Page 3: ...ationOverview 12 ProgrammingChannels 14 Programming By Manual Entry 14 DeletingaStoredFrequency 15 Scanning 16 PriorityScan 17 Delay 17 LockingOutChannels 18 Lookingfor Locked Out Channels 18 WeatherC...

Page 4: ...the transmission ends the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received Or you can select an optional Delay so the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds after the transmissi...

Page 5: ...s and railroads Marine and amateur ham radio bands Air band And many more in the following 9 Bands Frequency Range 66 0 88 MHz 108 137 MHz 137 144 MHz 144 148 MHz 148 174 MHz 406 420 MHz 420 450 MHz 4...

Page 6: ...TwinTurboScanner RubberAntenna ACAdaptor Charger AAD 2500U Earphone Belt Clip Battery BP 120 installed ThisOperatingGuide Ifany itemsare missingordamaged contactyourplaceof purchaseimmediately Pleaser...

Page 7: ...maintain faster scanning cycles 66 MHz 512 MHz Indicates the range of frequencies that can be searched within the bands of your scanner Note The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 66 M...

Page 8: ...se heard in the abse 6eRf a n in coming signal See the Operation SeCtiooJor adjustment procedure Use this control to turn the scanner on or and to adjust the volume ON OFF VOLUME Control Front View Re...

Page 9: ...re displayed during operation DATJ Indicates DATA SKIP activated during SEARCH SCN Indicates SCAN Mode SRCH Indicates SEARCH e Flashes when in TURB ARCH Mode PRI ica es PRIORITYSCAN Mode HOLD Indicate...

Page 10: ...between 100 steps and 300 steps per second When in TURBO SEARCH Mode SRCHflashes on the display 9 Press DELAY to turn ON or OFF the automatic 2 second delay during scanning or searching for active fr...

Page 11: ...Mode use this key to go up to the next channel 15 Press to Lock Out or prevent scanning of the displayed channel including Priority Channels UO ars on the display To unlock a channel press UtQJ again...

Page 12: ...ug the AC Adaptor Charger AAD 2500U into the Charging Jack located on the Left side of the UBC 120XLT You can use the scanner while it is charging WARNING Useonly an AAD 2500UAC Adaptor Charger or one...

Page 13: ...r the supplied earphone or a stereo headset The output of this jack is monaural audio but you will hear it in both headphonesof a stereo headset IMPORTANT Be sure to use only the supplied earphone or...

Page 14: ...too far counterclockwise from the threshold point a much stronger signal is required to open the squelch If squelch is set on a point clockwise from the threshold you will hear a constant sound noise...

Page 15: ...ncy within the lower and upper limits you specify When an active frequency is found the scanner stops on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts If the Delay Mode is on the scanner remains on...

Page 16: ...directly store it into a selected channel See the Search section page 21 Programming By Manual Entry 1 Selecta frequency Example Program 125 2500 MHz into Channel 18 2 Make sure the scanner is in the...

Page 17: ...tops blinking Note Any frequency already stored in any channel will automatically be replaced by the new one If you try to enter a frequency that is outside of the 9 Bands you willhear a beep and the...

Page 18: ...scanned by entering the number of the bank The deselected bank indicator s disappear from the display and those channels will not be scanned This procedure helps to speed up the scanning cycle Note On...

Page 19: ...a beep and P will appear on the display to the left of the new channel number That channel will now be the Priority Channel for that Bank The P will no longer appear for the previous Priority Channel...

Page 20: ...the desired channel 2 Press The UO indicator now disappears from the display and the channel is no longer locked Out You can lock out any or all of the Priority Channels the same way as other channel...

Page 21: ...To stay at that freqUenct pr ss HOlD To resume Weather Search press WX again It is possible that you may be able to hear more than one Weather broadcast in your area If the broadcast sounds weak and d...

Page 22: ...n to deactivate TURBO SEARCH Press HOLD at any time to stop the search on a frequency Press ISRCHI again to resume searching When Search is stopped you can press or to move up or down 1 frequency step...

Page 23: ...active frequencies within band limits you specify When an interesting frequency is found you can store it in a channel using the procedure below 1 Press 9 When Search stops on a desired frequency pres...

Page 24: ...tery Cover down and off 01 4 Carefully unplug the Battery Pack and lift it out of the case 5 Carefully plug in the new Battery Pack observing the proper polarity The REDwire should be on the right as...

Page 25: ...A higher elevation if possible may provide better reception Do not use the scanner in high moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heat...

Page 26: ...er Use only an AAD 2500U AC Adaptor Charger or one of the optional Cigarette Lighter Power Cords listed on page 26 with your scanner Do not leave the AC Adaptor Charger plugged in for long periods Avo...

Page 27: ...Squelch Control Check the antenna connection It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are active at the time Scan won t start Make sure there are some programmed channels I Adjust the S...

Page 28: ...ce Division by calling 02 599 3100 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Monday through Friday 26 ITEM PART NO Spare Battery Pack BP 120 Replacement Rubber Antenna AT 218 Earphone EP 009 AC Adapter Charger MD 2500U Leat...

Page 29: ...de 100 steps per sec ormal SEARCH Mode 300 steps per sec TURBO SEARCH Mode Scan Delay 2 seconds Audio Output 180 mW nominal into8il internal speaker 30 mW nominal into 32Q stereo headphones 8 mW nomin...

Page 30: ...d recognition PARTS COVERED This warranty covers for 1 year the UBC 120XL T Scanning Receiver Unit only NiCd Battery AC Adaptor Charger Rubber Antenna Earphone Belt Clip and other accessories are cove...

Page 31: ...00000 DTWIN 0 0 0 0 0 0 TURBO 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHANNEL BANDOOOOOO RADIO SCANNER 0 0 0 000 BANK 1 a 3 4 5 7 OIll6Eil P 700 888 8888 AIR WX 8CN BACHPAl HOLDDLY 110 2 3 11...

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