Uniden BC72XLT - Manual

5 Contents Contents The FCC Wants You To Know ............................. 7 Scanning Legally .............................................. 7 Introduction ........................................................... 9Feature Highlights ............................................... 11 About This M...

7 The FCC Wants You To Know The FCC Wants You To Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...

9 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close Call TM RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify strong lo...

11 Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Close Call TM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Close Call TM RF Capture Technology” on Page 37 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it doe...

12 Feature Highlights Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Direct Access - lets you directly access any channel. Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to read in low-light situations. Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - p...

14 Understanding Scanning Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your BC72XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radi...

15 Understanding Scanning this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: • Aircraft • Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a convent...

16 Understanding Scanning listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very large line of sight. Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater location. Where To Obtain...

18 Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. Setting Up Your Scanner Owners Manual Scanner AC Ad...

19 Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. You might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna. • To improve the ...

21 Setting Up Your Scanner Cautions:• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rec...

23 Setting Up Your Scanner • For longer operation, you can also use high-capacity Ni-MH batteries to power the scanner. This type of battery takes longer to recharge. You can get high-capacity Ni-MH batteries at your local electronics store. Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplie...

24 Setting Up Your Scanner Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. I...

25 Setting Up Your Scanner Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM

26 About Your Scanner About Your Scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to ...

27 About Your Scanner A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, first press Func then release it. appears on the display. Then ...

30 About Your Scanner A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. BANK - appears with numbers ( 1 - 10 ). - appears when you lock the keypad. - appears only when the functio...

32 About Your Scanner Understanding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather, ham, marine, aircraft, police, and fire services. Channel-Storage Banks To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, the 100 channel...

33 Operation Operation Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn Squelch fully counterclockwise. 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the scanner on, then turn Volume clockwise until you hear a hissing sound....

35 Operation press Func + or Func + to step through the frequencies. To release the hold and continue searching, press Hold . Or, if you did not press Hold , simply press Func + or Func + to continue searching. Note: Because there are many different frequencies allocated to fire and police departmen...

36 Operation transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning. Notes: • If you have not stored frequencies into any channels, the scanner does not scan. • If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or very weak transmissions, turn Squelch clockwise to decrease th...

37 Special Features Special Features Close Call TM RF Capture Technology Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Close Call RF capture works great for finding frequencies at venues such as malls and s...

40 Special Features 6. Repeatedly press or until the option you want appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not want to select it. Then skip to Step 9. 7. Press E while C-C.PS appears. One of the following Pager Screen options appears. PS On : The scanner ignores hits on comm...

41 Special Features To turn on the Close Call feature and turn off normal scanning, press Func + twice. flashes. To turn off Close Call and turn on normal scanning, press Func + three times. disappears. Chain Search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change ea...

43 Special Features The scanner sets itself to program mode after you store a frequency. Setting the Search Range You can use this mode to define the search range used during a search in each search bank. To change a search range, press Func and PSrc . SRCH appears. Then select a search bank. When y...

44 Special Features 3. Press Func + or Func + . The scanner searches, starting from the frequency you entered in Step 2. If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone and Error appears. Press Func + to change the search direction downward or Func + to change the sea...

45 Special Features Storing Frequencies Found During Direct Entry Search into Channel Memory Follow these steps to store frequencies received during direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. 1. Press Func + Pgm in direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. The freque...

46 Special Features To skip a frequency, press Func and L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency during a search or a search hold. The scanner stores the frequency in memory and automatically resumes the search if it is not in hold. Follow these steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory ...

48 Special Features ing Out Channels” on Page 48). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to the bank. Notes:• You can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned off. • You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be active. Locking O...

49 Special Features If the priority feature is turned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that bank's priority channel for activity every 2 seconds. The scanner automatically designates each bank's first channel as its priority channel. Follow these steps to select a different channel in a ...

50 Special Features Using the Display Backlight To turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press . The display lights for 15 seconds. To turn off the light sooner, press again. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 50 Monday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM

51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BC72XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not be receiving any power. Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scann...

52 Troubleshooting Scan won’t stop ( continued ) The antenna might need to be adjusted. Check the antenna connection. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory. Make sure the channel’s f...

53 Troubleshooting Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it begins ...

54 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasio...

55 Care and Maintenance • Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. • To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. • Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceab...

56 Specifications Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manu-facture. Channels: ........................................................... 100 Banks: .................................. 10 (10 channels each) Frequency R...

59 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800)554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these optional accessories. Local Directories fi Earphone Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory/ Re...

60 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited War- ranty Important : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. 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...

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