User manual UNIDEN BC80 XLT

[. . . ] Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32Q). Otherwise you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the Volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting. This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. [. . . ] Types of Communications Feature Highlights Scanner Care & Safety Tips Where to Obtain More Information 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 Included with your Scanner Setup Power Install Batteries AC Adapter/Charger Flexible Antenna Belt Clip 8 9 9 9 10 11 11 Basic Operation How Squelch Works Setting the Squelch Key-Lock Programming Programming Tips 12 12 12 13 14 15 Scanning Banks Channel Lockout Lockout in Manual Mode Locking a Channel While Scanning. Priority Scan Changing the Priority Channel 16 18 18 18 19 17 17 20 20 21 Search Access Frequencies Manually Storing Search Frequencies 22 24 25 Weather Scan Care and Maintenance General Use Location Cleaning Repairs 27 28 28 28 28 28 Birdies Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Warranty 28 29 30 31 5 Introduction The BC80XLT is a new state-of-the-art radio with scanning capabilities. Store frequencies into 5 banks of 10 channels each. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed on this page) do not transmit continuously. The BC80XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received. When you stop scanning with "MANUAL" it is in Manual mode. What is Searching? The BC80XLT can search 11 bands to find active frequencies. This gives you the opportunity to find new frequencies that have not been programmed. While the BC80XLT searches for active frequencies, it is in Search mode. When you stop the search with "HOLD" it is in Search Hold mode. Types of Communications Monitor communications such as: · Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) · NOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels) · Business/industrial radio · Motion picture and press relay · Utility · Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads · Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands · And more in the following 11 Bands: Frequency Range Transmission 29-29. 7 29. 7-50 50-54 137-144 144-148 148-174 406-420 420-450 450-470 470-512 806-956 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band MHz VHF Low Band MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band MHz Military Land mobile MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band MHz VHF High Band MHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile MHz 70 cm Amateur Band MHz UHF Standard Band MHz UHF "T" Band MHz Public Service Band except Cellular Band 6 Feature Highlights 50 Channels -- Program one frequency into each channel. (The frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29 MHz to 956 MHz. ) 5 Priority Channels -- Assign one Priority channel in each bank. Keep track of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others. Memory Backup -- Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained in memory. If the power is disconnected, the memory retains the frequencies for 7 days. Preset 2-Second Delay -- Scanner waits 2 seconds after transmission stops before resuming scanning. Scanner Care & Safety Tips Do not use the scanner in high-moisture areas such as the kitchen or bathroom. [. . . ] Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty. Before attempting to recharge batteries, make sure you have installed 4 rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries and the selector switch is set to Ni-Cd. Caution The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug with one blade wider that the other. ) This plug will fit into the power outlet only ope way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. [. . . ]