Page 2 - Precautions
2 Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your heari...
Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Contents Introduction ................................................................................................. 6 Feature Highlights ....................................................................................... 8 About This Manual ...........................................
Page 6 - Introduction
6 Introduction Your Bearcat UBC3500XLT scanning receiver is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with extended frequency. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go. You can use the ...
Page 8 - General; Feature Highlights
8 Feature Highlights General 2500 Dynamic Channels - Your scanner stores channels more efficiently than conventional scanners, letting you store and quickly tune greater numbers of interesting frequencies. Close Call TM RF Capture Technology - You can set the scanner so it detects and provides infor...
Page 12 - About This Manual; Using the Multifunction Scroll Control; Entering Text
12 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 manual and what appears ...
Page 15 - Understanding Scanning; Understanding Scanning
15 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 UBC3500XLT. Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Your scan...
Page 18 - Conventional Scanning; Simplex Operation
18 Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the same f...
Page 19 - Where To Get More Information; Information On The Internet
19 Understanding Scanning 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. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio to...
Page 20 - Owners; Included With Your Scanner
20 Included With Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Owners Scanner AC Adapter Belt Clip Manual Wrist Strap Batteries (with antenna attached) BNC/SMA Adapter and other printed material Included With Your Scanner
Page 21 - Using Internal Batteries; Setting Up Your Scanner
21 Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-...
Page 22 - Using Rechargeable Batteries
22 2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -). WARNING! Set ALKALINE/Ni-MH to Ni-MH for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. 3. Replace th...
Page 23 - Removing the Display Sticker
23 Setting Up Your Scanner If an AC adapter is connected to the scanner, the scanner checks the condition of the installed batteries. If the scanner is turned off and the batteries require a full charge, Normal Charging appears as the batteries are recharged. When the batteries are fully charged, Ch...
Page 24 - Connecting the Antenna; Connecting an Optional Antenna; Connecting an Earphone/Headphone; Connecting an Extension Speaker
24 Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, simply screw it onto the scanner's SMA connector. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's SMA connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external m...
Page 25 - Attaching the Belt Clip
25 Setting Up Your Scanner WARNING! Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the radio to an installation where the antenna and audio connection are grounded. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are o...
Page 28 - A Look At The Display
28 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. Sn: - appears with a number to show the currently- selected System Quick Key number. n appears to show the first digit of the ...
Page 31 - Amateur Radio; Basic Operation
31 Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. 2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the ...
Page 32 - Scanning Systems; Selecting Systems to Scan
32 Scanning Systems To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan . The UBC3500XLT scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups and any searches unlocked for search and scan. Notes: • If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a ...
Page 33 - Selecting System Channel Groups
33 Basic Operation quick key’s 2-digit number. To stop scanning the system(s), press (if the quick key is a 2-digit quick key) then the number button or buttons again.The Sx: (system) indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected.To select or lock out a system that is not as...
Page 34 - Locking/Unlocking Channels; Temporarily Holding On a System; Quick-Storing Channels
34 Locking/Unlocking Channels Follow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and channel group are selected. 1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored. 2. Release then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold o...
Page 35 - Quickly Recalling Channels; Toggling Channel Alpha Tags
35 Basic Operation called Qck Save Cnv Sys . These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you to select the system where you want to store the frequency. Quickly Recalling Channels 1. Press Hold...
Page 36 - Using the Menu
36 Using the Menu The scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press on the left side of the scanner. To select a menu item, rotate the scroll control clockwise or counterclockwise. The currently-selected menu item is highlighted with a bar on ...
Page 38 - Viewing Memory Used; Adjusting the Key Beep; Settings
38 Settings Displaying System Information Viewing Memory Used Settings See Scanner Info % Memory Used A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu. Viewing the Firmware Version Settings See Scanner Info Firmware Version Press any key to return to the...
Page 39 - Turning Power Save On or Off
39 Settings Turning Power Save On or Off Settings Set Battery Save • On The scanner goes into low-power mode when you monitor a conventional channel that has no activity. • Off Power save is off. Priority Scan Set Priority Or, while holding on any channel in Scan Mode, press + 1/pri to select one of...
Page 41 - Using the Cloning Options
41 Settings which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps). Important! Before you start transferring data between your scanner and your computer, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you are transferring data, ...
Page 42 - Wired Cloning
42 Wired Cloning Wired Clone • Master Sets the scanner to be the source scanner. • Slave Sets the scanner to be the recipient scanner. To clone (copy) data directly from one UBC3500XLT scanner to another UBC3500XLT scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connect...
Page 43 - Programming Radio Systems
43 Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems To get the most enjoyment from your scanner, you must customize the programming for your area.Use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to customize. Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don't skip either step...
Page 44 - Setting Up a Channel Group
44 Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options: • See “Editing the System Name” on Page 46• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 46• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 47• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 47• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 48• See “Set...
Page 46 - tings; System-Level Settings; Editing the System Name; Editing the System Quick Key; Programming/Editing Optional Settings
46 Programming/Editing Optional Set- tings This section details the instructions for each of the optional programming steps referred to in “Programming Radio Systems” on Page 43. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting. System-Level Settings Editing the System Name...
Page 50 - Setting the Group Quick Key
50 Select the group Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press /4 , or hold then rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, press 6/ or hold and rotate the scroll control to the right. 3. R...
Page 51 - Channel-Level Settings; Editing the Channel Name
51 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Group Lockout Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Lockout This setting determines whether the scanner scans this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E . Lockout - the group is not scanned. Unlocked - ...
Page 52 - Editing Frequencies
52 Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press /4 , or hold then rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, press 6/ or hold and rotate the...
Page 59 - Searching and Storing; Changing the step of Air Band; Searching and Storing
59 Searching and Storing Searching and Storing Service Search Service Search lets you quickly select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search range. During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the rang...
Page 62 - Editing a Service Search
62 custom search range to lock or unlock by rotating the scroll control with pressing . Set Hold Time - lets you set the amount of time to hold the custom search range during scanning. You can set Hold time from 0 to 255 seconds. Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner then searches the entire range o...
Page 63 - Auto Search and Store; Selecting a System
63 Searching and Storing Off The attenuator is off. On Reception is attenuated by about 25 dB. Notes: • Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create. • Search with Scan - sets wheth...
Page 65 - Using the Close Call Feature; Using the Close Call Feature
65 Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner's Close Call TM feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works "in the background...
Page 66 - Setting Close Call Options
66 • The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequency ranges listed under the Set CC Bands : option on Page 68. • The Close Call feature works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display fre...
Page 69 - Close Call Hits
69 Using the Close Call Feature Call operation. (The Close Call feature works for all frequencies listed above.) Close Call Hits When the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can...
Page 70 - Unlocking All Frequencies; Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies; Search and Close Call Options
70 Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, air service search and Close Call operation. See the teble below showing what options are available for each of the search modes. Managing Locked-Out Frequencies While searching or during Close Call operation, if y...
Page 71 - Searching for Subaudible Tones
71 Search and Close Call Options Rvw Search L/O The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press the scroll control to unlock the frequency. Or, rotate the scroll control or press to select a different frequency. To exit the review, press . Searching...
Page 72 - Setting the Modulation Type
72 to each option. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting. • Band 1-10 - select the custom band where you want to screen out broadcast sources. Program Band - lets you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. Turn the scroll cont...
Page 73 - Setting Attenuation
73 Search and Close Call Options This setting controls the modulation type used for quick search and Close Call operations. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) AM Uses AM (amplitude mod...
Page 75 - Setting Air Band Step
75 Search and Close Call Options 5.0 kHz , 6.25 kHz , 7.5 kHz , 8.33 kHz , 10.0 kHz , 12.5 kHz , 15.0 kHz , 20.0 kHz , 25.0 kHz , 50.0 kHz , 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto . Setting Air Band Step Srch/CloCall Opt Air Band Step This setting selects th...
Page 76 - Fire Tone-Out Introduction; Setting Tone-Out Standby
76 Using Tone-Out Fire Tone-Out Introduction Your scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs that use standard two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone paging, and long group tone paging. You can save up to 10 settings. When you select a setting in standby mode, the scanner also monitors for ...
Page 79 - nance; General Use; Care and Maintenance
79 Care and Maintenance Care and Mainte- nance General Use • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture...
Page 80 - Birdies
80 Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.
Page 81 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting
81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your UBC3500XLT is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not be receiving any power. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner.If there is a wall switch...
Page 83 - Specifications; Specifications
83 Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with ETSI, as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems: 200 max Groups: 20 per system Channels: 2500 Band Coverage: 21 Bands Attenuation: 25 dB (nominal) Frequency Range (MHz):See page 6 to 7 Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD...
Page 85 - External Amplified Speaker; Optional Accessories
85 Specifications External Amplified Speaker Earphone fi Connection Cable Optional Accessories
Page 86 - Appendix
86 Appendix Initial Setting of the Menus. Parameter Initial Band Plan(Factory Default Setting) *Band Plan Number does not be initialzed by turning the scanner on by pressing and hoding [2] key + [9] key + [Hold] key. 1 Program System Edit Name (This is named automatically.) Edit Sys Option Set Quick...
Page 89 - Planning; Collecting Information; Planning
89 Planning Planning Collecting Information Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes a few steps. This help guides you through these steps that will make it easier for you to start scanning. 1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to monitor. Do you want to listen to your local...
Page 92 - Conventional System Worksheet
92 Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS/DCS Conve ntiona l Syste m W orkshe e t Conventional System Worksheet
Page 93 - Declaration of Conformity
93 Declaration of Conformiry Declaration of Conformiry We:Uniden Corporation2-12-7 HatchoboriChuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment “Uniden Bearcat model UBC3500XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of th...
