Uniden UBC73XLT - Manual

6 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC73XLT 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 l...

8 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 34 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it does...

9 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 - pr...

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 UBC73XLT. 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 • PRS (UHF CB) users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a con...

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. Owners Manual Scanner and Belt Clip Antenna OWNER’S MANUAL UBC73XLTSCANNER 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks with Close Call TM RF Capture 100 Channels Cigarette ...

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...

19 Setting Up Your Scanner Using DC power To power the scanner from a vehicle's 9.0-29V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter adapter. To connect a DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC 6V jack on the side of the scanner, then ...

20 Setting Up Your Scanner Using AC Power You can power the scanner using an optional 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. A...

21 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...

22 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. UBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 22 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM

23 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 ...

24 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 ...

27 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...

29 About Your Scanner Understanding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the police, railroad, marine, aircraft, UHF CB, and AM CB services. Police, railroad and AM CB preset frequencies in the service bank are valid for Australia ONLY. Aircraft, Mar...

30 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....

32 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 police departments, it ca...

33 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...

34 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...

37 Special Features 7. Press E while C-C.PS appears. One of the following Pager Screen options appears. PS On : The scanner ignores hits on common pager frequencies. PS OFF : The scanner alerts you when it receives hits on common pager frequencies. 8. Repeatedly press or until the option you want ap...

38 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 c...

40 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...

41 Special Features 2. Enter the frequency you want to start from by using the number keys. (Press to enter a decimal point). 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 erro...

42 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...

43 Special Features memory and automatically resumes the search if it is not in hold. Follow these steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stops on it during a search. 1. Press Hold to stop the search. 2. Press Func + or Func + to select the frequency. L/O appears. 3. Press...

45 Special Features 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 Out Channels You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission. To lo...

46 Special Features Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank 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. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and ...

47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your UBC73XLT 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 scan...

48 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...

49 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 ...

50 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...

51 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...

52 Specifications Specifications Specifications Channels: ........................................................... 100Banks: .................................. 10 (10 channels each)Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 ............. Citizens Band/Business Band 28.0–69.995 ..................... 10...

54 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Earphone AC Adapter fi External Speaker Optional Accessories UBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 54 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM

55 One Year Limited Warranty One Year Limited Warranty UNIDEN UBC73XLT Scanning Receiver Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty only available in original country of ...