Page 2 - PRECAUTIONS; GENERAL BATTERY WARNING; NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING
PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please read and observe thefollowing: n WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof.To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOTexpose this unit to rain or moisture. n EARPHONE WARNING: • Be sure to use only the recommended optiona...
Page 3 - Controls; Antenna Connector
Controls 1. LCD Display 7. Decimal Key 2. Scan Key 8. Review Key 3. Manual Key 9. Numeric Key Pad 4. Lockout Key 10. Enter Key 5. Weather Scan Key 11. Speaker 6. Keylock Key 12. 12V DC Power Jack 13. Antenna Connector 15. Squelch Control 14. Phone Jack 16. On/Off Volume Control H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon A...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. 1 Table of Contents About Your New BC60XLT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - About Your New BC60XLT; Feature Highlights
About Your New BC60XLT The BC60XLT is a brand new state-of-the-art information radiowith automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequenciessuch as police, fire/emergency, marine, amateur, and othercommunications into 10 channels. Feature Highlights 10 Channels Program one frequency in each ch...
Page 6 - Types of Communication; Frequency Range
Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication such as: n Police and fire department (including rescue andparamedics) n NOAA weather broadcasts (7 preprogrammed channels) n Business/industrial radio n Motion picture and press relay n Utility n Land transportation frequencies, such ...
Page 7 - Included with the BC60XLT
Included with the BC60XLT 4 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 30 15:33:51 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen
Page 8 - Where to Obtain More Information
Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into eachchannel you want to use. The Betty Bearcat Starter FrequencyGuide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. that you mayuse to program the BC60XLT. If the frequencies listed do not work in your area, call the 800number on the yellow she...
Page 9 - Setup; Power; Installing Batteries; IMPORTANT
Setup Power Installing Batteries 1. Open cover. 2. Insert batteries IMPORTANT If you are installing AlkalineBatteries, set the switch to“Reg. Alk BATT.” Ifinstalling Nickel-CadmiumBatteries, set the switch to“Ni-Cd BATT.” WARNING! Do not mixAlkaline Batteries withNickel-CadmiumBatteries. Be sure toi...
Page 11 - Operation; Keylock; Keylock prevents accidental key entries.
Operation Keylock Keylock prevents accidental key entries. To lock: Only the S , M , and K keys will function. To unlock: If keys do not work, press K to unlock keys. The K/L indicatordisappears from thedisplay. 8 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 30 15:33:58 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default scr...
Page 12 - Programming Channels
Programming Channels 1. Select frequency. 2. Select channel using Manual mode. Note: For channel 10,press 1 , 0 . 9 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 30 15:34:00 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen
Page 13 - — OR—
— OR— 3. Enter frequency. Each digit displays as youenter it. The decimal displays as adash. If you make a mistake,press . twice and start over. 3a. If frequency outside range. Programmed frequenciesmust be within the bandsshown on the back of thescanner, and on pagethree of this guide. 10 H:...Bc60...
Page 14 - Channel
4. Recheck frequency. The frequency appearsone digit at a time insequence. Repeat these steps to program each channel. You can program the same frequency into two or morechannels, if desired. Channels with no frequency programmed are skipped duringscanning. After programming your scanner, record the...
Page 15 - How Squelch Works
How Squelch Works Think of “SQUELCH” as agate. If the gate is set too low(SQUELCH too low),everything (all noise aswell as signals) getsthrough. 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 signalsget through...
Page 18 - To listen to or program a specific channel:
To resume scanning: Scanner immediatelyresumes scanning. To listen to or program a specific channel: Note: For channel 10,press 1 , 0 . Press S to resume scanning. 15 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 30 15:34:09 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen
Page 19 - Channel Lockout; Manual Mode
Channel Lockout Channel Lockout lets you skip channels during scanning.There are two ways to lock out a channel: Manual Mode Use Manual mode toselect the channel youwant to lock out. Note: For channel 10,press 1 , 0 . 16 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 30 15:34:11 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Defa...
Page 20 - Scanning Mode
Scanning Mode When the scanner stopson a channel duringscanning, you can lockout that channel bypressing O . Because the locked outchannel is no longerscanned, scanningresumes immediatelyafter pressing O . To unlock a channel: Use Manual mode toselect the desiredchannel. 17 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 3...
Page 21 - Scanning Weather Channels; To scan weather channels:
Note: For channel 10,press 1 , 0 . The L/O indicatordisappears from thedisplay after pressing O . Scanning Weather Channels To scan weather channels: 18 H:...Bc60xlt.vp Mon Aug 30 15:34:14 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen
Page 23 - Care and Maintenance; Do not use excessive amounts of water.
Care and Maintenance Low Battery Warning When the Batteries become weak, you will hear an audiblewarning. Be sure to replace Alkaline Batteries as soon aspossible, or you can recharge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries whilethey are installed in the scanner. Replacing the Batteries See page six. Location n If...
Page 25 - Operating Tips; CONDITION
Operating Tips If your BC60XLT is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. CONDITION SUGGESTION Scanner doesn’t turnon. Rotate the Volume control to theright.Check the Batteries for correctinstallation.Check the power level of theBatteries. Replace or rechargeBatteries as necessary.Check...
Page 27 - Technical Specifications; Frequency
Technical Specifications Channels: 10 WX: 7 Programmed Channels (All NOAAWeather Service) Frequency Coverage: 29.00 to 29.70 MHz29.70 to 50.00 MHz50.00 to 54.00 MHz137.00 to 144.00 MHz144.00 to 148.00 MHz148.00 to 174.00 MHz406.00 to 420.00 MHz420.00 to 450.00 MHz450.00 to 470.00 MHz470.00 to 512.00...
Page 28 - One Year Limited Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year,to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free fromdefects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitationsor exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATI...
