Uniden Bc60xl Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

BC60XLT
Programmable
Hand-Held
Scanner
OPERATING GUIDE
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PRECAUTIONS
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the
following:
nWARNING!
UnidenDOES NOTrepresent this unit to be waterproof.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,DO NOT
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
nEARPHONE WARNING:
·Be sure to use only the recommended optional
earphone or a stereo headset of the proper
impedance (32W). Use of an incorrect earphone
or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to
your hearing. The output of the Phone jack is
monaural, but you will...

Controls
1.LCD Display7.Decimal Key
2.Scan Key8.Review Key
3.Manual Key9.Numeric Key Pad
4.Lockout Key10.Enter Key
5.Weather Scan Key11.Speaker
6.Keylock Key12.12V DC Power Jack
13.Antenna Connector15.Squelch Control
14.Phone Jack16.On/Off Volume Control
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Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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Table of Contents
About Your New BC60XLT.........................2
Feature Highlights..............................2
What is Scanning?..............................2
Types of Communication.........................3
Included with the BC60XLT........................4
Where to Obtain More Information..................5
Setup..........................................6
Power........................................6
Installing...

About Your New BC60XLT
TheBC60XLTis a brand new state-of-the-art information radio
with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies
such as police, fire/emergency, marine, amateur, and other
communications into 10 channels.
Feature Highlights
10 ChannelsProgram one frequency in each channel. You
must have at least one channel programmed to use this
scanner.
10 Bands, 29 MHz - 512 MHzScan these frequency ranges
with your scanner. (Note:The frequency coverage is not
totally continuous from...

Types of Communication
You will be able to monitor communication such as:
nPolice and fire department (including rescue and
paramedics)
nNOAA weather broadcasts (7 preprogrammed channels)
nBusiness/industrial radio
nMotion picture and press relay
nUtility
nLand transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms,
buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads
nMarine and amateur (ham radio) bands
And many more in the following 10 Bands:
Frequency Range Transmission
29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7-50.0...

Included with the BC60XLT
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Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into each
channel you want to use. The Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency
Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S. that you may
use to program theBC60XLT.
If the frequencies listed do not work in your area, call the 800
number on the yellow sheet enclosed with the guide. A
Uniden representative should be able to provide you with a
few sample frequencies. Or, use the enclosed order form to
purchase a local frequency list.
Where to Obtain More...

Setup
Power
Installing Batteries
1. Open cover.
2. Insert batteries
IMPORTANT
If you are installing Alkaline
Batteries, set the switch to
“Reg. Alk BATT.” If
installing Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries, set the switch to
“Ni-Cd BATT.”
WARNING!Do not mix
Alkaline Batteries with
Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries. Be sure to
install four Batteries of the
same type.
3. Replace cover.
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AC Adapter/Charger
Use the included AC
Adapter/Charger to power
theBC60XLTfrom an AC
source.
The AC Adapter/
Charger also recharges
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
while they are installed in
the scanner.
WARNING! Do notcharge Alkaline Batteries in this
scanner. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product
and void the warranty. Before attempting to recharge
Batteries, make sure you have installed four rechargeable
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries and the selector switch is set to
“Ni-Cd” .
Mounting the Flexible...