Uniden UBC69XLT - Manual

6 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC69XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 80 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmissions. Use your scanner to monitor: • Police • FM CB This tab...

9 Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 5 locations and search all locations in a chain of frequency bands. Triple-Conversion Circuitry - virtually eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selecte...

10 Feature Highlights Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an error. Battery Low Alert - warns you when battery power gets low. About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what m...

11 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 UBC69XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM rad...

12 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 • PMR users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional...

13 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 40 km radius from the repeater location. Where To Obtain M...

14 Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. U B C 6 9 X L TS C A N N E R 8 0 C h a n n e l sw i t h 3 b a n d p l a n Belt Clip Scanner and Antenna Owners Manual UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 14 Fr...

15 Setting Up Your Scanner 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. • To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenn...

17 Setting Up Your Scanner • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. • If you use rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline batteries, make sure they are fully charged. Connecting the An...

18 Setting Up Your Scanner Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 15 metres from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ...

19 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. UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 19 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM

20 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 ...

23 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 - 5 ). - appears when you lock the keypad. - appears only when the function...

25 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....

26 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...

27 Operation 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 the scanner's sensitivity to these signals. To listen to a weak or distant station, turn S...

28 Special Features Special Features Chain Search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change each range to a range you set. There are three modes within this feature: chain search mode, chain search hold mode, and program band select mode. The preset frequency ...

29 Special Features BAND PLAN 3 See page 8 for how to switch the band between 1, 2 and 3. 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 1 - 5 ...

31 Special Features Func + for about 1 second to quickly move through the search bank numbers. After choosing the search bank, follow these steps to set the lower limit and upper limit frequency. 1. Enter the lower limit frequency by using the 0-9 and /Clr keys. 2. Press E to select the lower limit ...

32 Special Features Notes:• If you selected all frequencies to be skipped within the search range, the scanner beeps 3 times and does not search. • If you select more than 50 frequencies to skip, each new frequency replaces a frequency previously stored, beginning with the first stored frequency. • ...

33 Special Features • If the scanner is searching, press Func + Dly while the scanner is searching. DLY appears and the scanner automatically adds a 2-second delay to every frequency it stops on in that band. To turn off the 2-second delay, press Func + Dly while the scanner is monitoring a channel,...

34 Special Features Follow these steps to select a different channel as the priority channel.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. To turn on the priority feature,...

35 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your UBC69XLT 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. Improper reception. The scanner’s antenna might need to be adjusted....

36 Troubleshooting Scan won’t stop ( continued ) The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory. Make sure the channel’s frequency is stored in the scanner’s memory. The channel might not be active. Wait for a transmission on the channel. Scan won’t start. You must press Scan to scan. Press S...

37 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 (except the band plan data) you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off...

38 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...

39 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...

40 Specifications Specifications Specifications Channels: ............................................................. 80Frequency Range (in MHz): See page 6 and 8 Sensitivity (SINAD 12 dB) 25.005 MHz (FM) ......................................... 0.3 µV 54.050 MHz (FM) ...............................

42 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Earphone Þ Earphone External Speaker UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 42 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM

43 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We:Uniden Corporation2-12-7 HatchoboriChuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment “Uniden Bearcat model UBC69XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the ...