Uniden BC 278CLT Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

BC 278CLT
• FULL Y PROGRAMMABLE
• FULL FREQUENCY LCD READOUT
• ALARM CLOCK
• AM/FM RADIO
• SERVICE SCAN
• CHANNEL LOCKOUT
• PRIORITY CHANNEL
• SCAN DELAY
• MEMORY BACKUP
• EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT WITH 
S.A.M.E.
10 BAND, 100 CHANNEL SCANNER
Reference Guide
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Precautions
Before you read anything else,
please observe the following:
Uniden®and Bearcat®are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor
vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states,
cities, and/or local jurisdiction.  Your local law enforcement officials
should be able to provide this information regarding the laws in your
community.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly...

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About Scanning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the BC278CLT    . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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About Scanning
Scanning Options
Scanning is easy and fun with the BC278CLT 100-Channel Base Scanner with 
AM/FM Radio.
Scan channels you have programmedScan pre-programmed service and weather channels.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communications do not transmit
continuously (see Types of Communication below). 
The BC278CLT scans programmed channels at rate of up to 25 channels per second until it
locates an active frequency. When the scanning stops on an...

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Many more in the 29-54MHz, 108-137MHz, 137-174MHz,
406-512, 108-137MHz, and 806-956MHz ranges
AM/FM radio
You must program a frequency into each channel you want to use. If you do not have any
known local frequencies to program, a Uniden representative should be able to provide you
with a few sample frequencies.
Where to Obtain More Information
The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications, information on
computer bulletin boards, and contests for the radio enthusiast. See...

Installing the BC278CLT 
1. Insert the small plug at the end of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10Vjack on 
the scanner.
2. Plug the AC Adapter into any standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not plug into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch; it could cause clock reset.
3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT.jack. Extend the antenna to its full height. For
UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.
4. Plug the AM Antenna into the AM Radio Antenna Jack
a. Press down to unlatch...

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Controls and Functions 
1. LCD DisplayDisplays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6)
2. Numeric KeysPress to program a frequency into each channel for scanning. Also, 
press for time entries and direct channel access with MANUALkey. And 
press for channel presets in Radio mode.
3. Decimal KeyPress to enter the decimal point in the frequency. Also, use for 
clearing mistakes during entries by pressing twice.
4. EKeyEnters the frequency or time setting into memory.
5. VOLUMETurn clockwise to...

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10. WX/ALERT KeySelects Weather Mode. Also Selects Weather Alert ON/OFF in WX Scan mode 
and WX Hold Mode and S.A.M.E.mode.
11. ALARM KeyTurns on the Tone Alarm. Turns the Radio Alarm ON/OFF by pressing
the key more than 2 seconds.
12. 
ALARM SET/DATAKeyPress and hold for 2 seconds to enter the Alarm Time Set mode.
Press less than 2 seconds to change Data Skip ON/OFF.
13. 
TIME SET/SERVICEKeyPress and hold for 2 seconds to enter the Present Time Set mode.
Press to go to Service Scan mode. 
Press in...

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23. ALARMAppears when Alarm function is active. Flashes in the snooze 
function mode.
24. BANKAppears when in Scan mode, Manual mode and Weather mode.
25. 1-5In Scan Mode, displays the bank being scanned. In Manual Mode, displays 
the bank number associated with the channel. 
26. SCANAppears when in Scan mode.
27. PRIDisplays when priority function is active.
28. DLY Displays when delay function is active.
29. SEARCHDisplays while searching.
30. HOLDDisplays when in Manual mode and WX Hold mode.
31....

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40. AM,FMAppears when receiving band is AM or FM in Radio mode.
41. PAppears next to the channel that has been assigned as the current priority
channel.
42. ChannelRepresents the current channel 1 through 100.
43. 
Frequency/Time7-digit display that shows the current frequency and time. Last digit shows
A for a.m. P for p.m.
Scanning Overview
The BC278CLT has 100 memory channels. Each can be programmed to store one frequency
within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and...