Page 2 - Precautions; Before you read anything else,; DOES NOT; DO NOT
Precautions Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Uniden ® and Bearcat ® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motorvehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states,c...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - About Scanning; INTRODUCTION
1 About Scanning Scanning Options Scanning is easy and fun with the BC248CLT 50-Channel Base Scanner with AM/FM Radio.You can scan in two ways: ■ Scan channels you have programmed ■ Scan pre-programmed weather channels. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communicat...
Page 5 - Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner
2 ■ Many more in the 29-54MHz, 137-174MHz, and406-512MHz ranges ■ AM/FM radio You must program a frequency into each channel you want to use. If you do not have anyknown local frequencies to program, a Uniden representative should be able to provide youwith a few sample frequencies. Where to Obtain ...
Page 6 - Installing the BC248CLT; GETTING STARTED
Installing the BC248CLT 1. Insert the small plug at the end of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10V jack on the scanner. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a wall switch; it could cause clock reset. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna in...
Page 7 - Controls and Functions; OPERATION
4 Controls and Functions 1. LCD Display Displays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6) 2. Numeric Keys Press to program a frequency into each channel for scanning. Also, press for time entries and direct channel access with MANUAL key. And press for channel presets in Radio Mode 3. Decim...
Page 10 - Scanning Overview
7 Scanning Overview The BC248CLT has 50 memory channels. Each can be programmed to store one frequencywithin the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, seeTechnical Specifications on page 28.) When you press SCAN , the BC248CLT scans each programmed frequency for a...
Page 12 - Set the Squelch; USING THE SCANNER
Set the Squelch 1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise to the highest setting. 2. Press SCANNER to turn on the scanner. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control until you can hear a steady noise. USING THE SCANNER 9 BC248clt.qxd 3/8/00 7:19 PM Page 9
Page 14 - Programming Tips for Scanner; Bank Number
11 5. The scanner automatically starts scanning. But if you have not programmed anychannels yet, press WX to hear your local weather broadcast. 6. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. Programming Tips for Scanner ■ Program one frequency per channel. ■ Channel 1 is the location of the defa...
Page 15 - Programming Scanner Frequencies
12 Programming Scanner Frequencies Before you can use your BC248CLT scanner, you must program the channels (except weatherfrequencies). Follow these steps: Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1 , then 2 on the numeric k...
Page 16 - Deleting a Scanner Frequency
4. Press E to complete the entry. The channel . digits stop flashing. Deleting a Scanner Frequency If you want to delete a stored frequency, follow these steps: Example: Delete the frequency in Channel 12. 1. Press MANUAL to stop scanning. 2. To select the channel (12), press 1 , then 2 on the numer...
Page 17 - Scanning Mode; Bank Scanning
14 4. The following screen appears. About Memory Back-up Your BC248CLT has a convenient memory back-up system. In the event of a power failure, thescanner will retain channel information for an indefinite amount of time. Channelinformation is stored in non-volatile memory. Scanning Mode Press SCAN ....
Page 18 - Manual Mode
To restore the bank number, press the number on the keypad. The bank number appears inthe display. . The bank number associated with channel currently being monitored flashes. Manual Mode Press MANUAL any time to stop scanning. The scanner remains on the displayed channel.Press MANUAL to step up to ...
Page 19 - Direct Channel Access for Scanner; Priority Scanning
16 Direct Channel Access for Scanner This feature allows you to instantly access a specific channel you want to monitor. Example: Select Channel 4. 1. Press MANUAL to exit scan mode. 2. Press 4 . 3. Press MANUAL again to successfully complete the direct access to Channel 4. Priority Scanning Priorit...
Page 21 - Channel Lockout; Example
18 Channel Lockout You can lock out a channel so it is not scanned. Channel Lockout does not erase the frequencyfrom the channel. You can lock out up to 50 channels, including the Priority channel.Lockout information is retained in the memory when the scanner is turned off. To Lock out a Channel Exa...
Page 22 - Restore All Locked Out Channel; DELAY
2. Press LOCKOUT again to unlock the displayed channel. L/O no longer appears in the display. Restore All Locked Out Channel To unlock all channels, you must be in the Manual Mode. 1. Press MANUAL. 2. Press and hold LOCKOUT to unlock all channels. The L / O indicator goes out on any channel previous...
Page 24 - Weather Channel
21 Weather Channel The BC248CLT allows you to search from 7 pre-programmed NOAA channels for your localNOAA weather channel. Press WX/ALERT to find the active weather channel in your area. WX icon appears in the display. It is possible that your area is covered bymore than one weather station. When ...
Page 25 - Weather Alert
22 Weather Alert In Weather Alert Mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning radio. This isespecially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at night. Whenyou set the scanner to Weather Alert Mode, it emits a loud siren whenever your local NOAAweather station...
Page 26 - ADDITIONAL FEATURES
23 LCD Backlight The LCD Backlight comes on when the power is applied. In Scan Mode, Manual Mode, andWeather Mode, the backlight stays on bright continuously. In the other modes, the backlightstays bright for ten seconds and then switches to dim. Press any key and the display switchesback to bright ...
Page 29 - Reset the Clock Time
Reset the Clock Time 1. After the scanner has been turned on, to reset the clock time simply press and hold the TIME SET key. The display digits flash. 2. Enter the time directly by pressing the numeric keys. OR Enter the time by pressing the ▼ / ▲ keys. 3. Press AM/PM to select the desired setting ...
Page 30 - Set the Alarm Time
27 Set the Alarm Time There are two types of alarm sounds with this scanner., Tone Alarm and Radio Alarm. Both typesset the alarm time in the same manner. 1. After the clock time has been entered, press and hold ALARM SET until the time indicated and ALARM indicator flashes in the display. 2. Enter ...
Page 31 - Set Alarm to Tone Mode
28 4. Press E to complete the entry. 5. A L A R M indicator and time stop flashing, butremain on. 6. The alarm time remains in the display for five seconds, then returns to current time. Set Alarm to Tone Mode Press ALARM to turn on the alarm function. The ALARM indicator and current alarm time are ...
Page 32 - Turn the Alarm Off
29 Turn the Alarm Off Press ALARM to deactivate the alarm function. When the alarm is off, the ALARM indicator and current alarm time are no longer displayed. Only the current time displays. If you find the Tone Alarm too loud, select the Radio Mode instead.The volume is adjustable. If you would lik...
Page 33 - Set Alarm to Radio Mode
30 Set Alarm to Radio Mode Before you set the Radio Alarm, make sure the AM or FM channel is selected and the VOLUME control is set to the desired level. The scanner must be turned off (Clock Mode), to be woken up by the radio alarm. 1. Press OFF . 2. Press and hold ALARM for more than 2 seconds. Wh...
Page 34 - Helpful Hints; ABOUT THE UNIT
31 Helpful Hints General Use ■ Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. ■ Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of scanner memory loss. ■ If scanner memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows All Loc Out when there has been a memory loss. ■ Alway...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING
32 Problem Solution ■ Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. ■ Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by thewall switch. ■ Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet. ■ Scanner won’t power up. ■ Poor reception. ■ Check antenna connection. ■ Move ...
Page 37 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
34 Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date ofmanufacture. Band Coverage: 10 bands plus Weather Channel and AM/FM Radio Frequency Coverage: Scanner 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band29.7-50.0 MHz Low Band50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band137-144 MHz Milit...
Page 39 - ONE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY
36 WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only thelimitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to ...
Page 42 - THANK YOU
THANK YOU F O R P U R C H A S I N G T H I S U N I D E N P R O D U C T ! © 1999 Uniden America Corporation UBZZ01299ZZ All rights reserved • Printed in Philippines Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,409,688 4,841,302 5,408,692 5,483,684 4,455,679 4,888,815 5,428,826 5,548,832 ...
