Uniden UBC92XLT - Manual

6 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC92XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is preprogrammed with service banks and search ban...

9 Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 10 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 select...

10 Feature Highlights Or, you can connect an external antenna for better reception. Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power. Two Power Options - let you power the scanner using internal batteries or external AC power using the included A...

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 UBC92XLT. 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. Owners Manual Scanner AC Adapter Belt Clip 2 Ni-MH AA Rechargeable Batteries with Antenna U B C 9 2 X L TS C A N N E R 2 0 0 C h a n n e l s6 P r e - P r o g r...

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...

16 Setting Up Your Scanner 3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. 4. Replace the cover. 5. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V to charge the batteris. (See “Using AC Power” on page 18.) Using Non-rechargeable Batte...

18 Setting Up Your Scanner • If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. set to REG. ALK. BATT. , the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you ...

19 Setting Up Your Scanner connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile a...

20 Setting Up Your Scanner If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt c...

21 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 ...

22 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 ...

25 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...

26 About Your Scanner 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. AIR and Cb - appears along with an indicator that shows the current service bank during a service se...

27 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....

29 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. Storing Frequencies into Channels During Service Search You can store frequencies you fou...

30 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...

31 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 ...

32 Special Features BAND PLAN 2 See page 8 for how to switch the band between 1 and 2. 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 ...

33 Special Features how the scanner was set before you selected chain search mode. Chain Search Hold Mode To start chain search hold mode, press Hold in chain search mode. The scanner stops searching and Hold appears. In this mode, pressing Func + changes the search direction downward and pressing F...

34 Special Features set the scanner to program band select mode, press Func and PSrc . SRCH appears. Then select a search bank. 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 + ...

35 Special Features 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 down- ward or Func + to change the search direction upward. Frequencies appear during the search. Notes:• You can set the delay function ...

36 Special Features and lowest blank channel alternate on the display. 2. Press E/Pgm 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 ...

37 Special Features 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 you selected all frequencies to b...

39 Special Features Locking Out Channels You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission. To lock out a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + L/O . L/O appears. Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels. To remove the lo...

40 Special Features 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 on the priority feature, press Func + Pri during scanning. PRI appears. Then...

41 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your UBC92XLT 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...

42 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...

43 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...

44 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...

45 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...

46 Specifications Specifications Specifications Channels: ........................................................... 200Banks: ................................... 10 (20 channels each)Frequency Range (in MHz): See page 7 and 8 Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) 25.005 MHz (FM) .................................

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49 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 UBC92XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the ...

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