Uniden BC95XLT - 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 BC95XLT 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...

13 Feature Highlights About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manua...

14 Feature Highlights To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read “Understanding Scanning” on Page 14 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. The first thing you’ll need to...

15 Feature Highlights frequency, it stops on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into one of the banks. If not, you can continue to search. Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each gro...

16 Feature Highlights GMRS/FRS radios. The range is typically 1-8 miles, depending upon the terrain and many other factors. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system...

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 AC Adapter Belt Clip Scanne...

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 ...

23 Setting Up Your Scanner Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ...

24 Setting Up Your Scanner 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. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your loc...

25 Setting Up Your Scanner The Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, we provide a factory attached belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting screws and the clip from the scanner if desired. Connecting to a PC You can connect your scanner to a PC us...

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. f appears on the display. The...

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. f - appears only when the funct...

31 About Your Scanner HOLD - appears during scan hold mode and search hold mode. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. DLY - appears when you select a delay. PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on. HAM , WX , POL , FIRE , AIR , or MRN - ap...

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 200 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....

34 Operation 2 seconds after the end of a transmission before scanning proceeds to the next channel. To turn the function off or on, press Func + Dly . • If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was duplicated. I...

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 ALt bP-Lt : The scanner flashes the display backlight and beeps when a Close Call signal is detected. ALt OFF : The scanner does not provide any alert when a Close Call signal is detected. 6. Repeatedly press or until the option you want appears, then press E to select it. Otherw...

41 Special Features Using Close Call RF Capture To turn on the Close Call feature, press Func + C once except in WX search, band select, or program mode. C appears. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks for frequencies in the range you specified in “Setting the Close Call Options” on Page 38, if it is...

42 Special Features The preset frequency ranges are: Chain Search Mode Press Func + Src to start chain search mode. SRCH , the enabled search bank number, and or (indicating the search direction) appear. The search bank number being searched flashes. Press 0 - 9 to enable or disable the search bank ...

44 Special Features When you select the search bank, the lower limit and upper limit frequency assigned in the search bank alternate on the display. To select another search bank, press Func + PSrc or Func + to increase the search bank number or Func + to decrease it. Hold down Func + or Func + for ...

46 Special Features 2. Press E to store the frequency into the blank channel. To select another channel, repeatedly press Func + or Func + to select the blank channel you want, then press E . You can also use the 0-9 keys to select the bank. If you enter a frequency that has already been entered els...

47 Special Features 1. Press Hold to stop the search. 2. Press Func + or Func + to select the frequency. L/O appears. 3. Press Func + L/O . L/O disappears. To clear all the skip frequencies at once while searching or search hold, press Func then press and hold L/O until the scanner beeps. Notes:• If...

49 Special Features • You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be active. Locking Out Channels You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission, such as a weather channel. To lock out a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + ...

50 Special Features 1. Manually select the channel you want to select as the priority channel. 2. Press Func + Pgm , then press Func + Pri . P appears to the left of the selected channel number. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank you want to program as a priority channel. To turn o...

51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BC95XLT 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...

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: ........................................................... 200 Banks: .................................. 10 (20 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. Earphone Remote Speaker USB-1 Cable ® PC to Scanner Serial Cable No...

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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