Uniden Bc72xlt Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual

BC72XLT
OWNER’S
MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Precautions
PrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and 
observe the following.
  IMPORTANT!
This scanning radio has been manufactured so that 
it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by 
the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic 
Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, 
makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept 
cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to 
market this radio when altered to receive them. The 
installation, possession, or use of...

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Precautions
damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud 
because of the volume control or squelch control 
setting. This might be particularly true of the type of 
earphone that is placed in the ear canal. 
  WARNING! 
Uniden does not represent this unit to be water-
proof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, 
do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Uniden
® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of 
Uniden America Corporation. Close Call
TM is a 
trademark of Uniden America...

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BC72XLT Controls and Display
BC72XLT Controls and Display
Squelch
BC72XLT Controls and Display
Headphone Jack
Vo l u m e
Display
DC 6VKeypad
Power
Jack
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Contents
ContentsThe FCC Wants You To Know  .............................  7
Scanning Legally ..............................................  7
Introduction ...........................................................  9
Feature Highlights ...............................................  11
About This Manual  .........................................  12
Understanding Scanning  ....................................  14
What is Scanning?  .........................................  14
What is Searching?...

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Contents
Locking Out Channels ....................................  48
Priority ............................................................  48
Using Keylock  ................................................  49
Using the Display Backlight  ...........................  50
Troubleshooting ..................................................  51
Resetting the Scanner  ...................................  53
Care and Maintenance  .......................................  54
General Use...

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The FCC Wants You To Know
The FCC Wants You To  KnowThis scanner has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This scanner 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications....

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The FCC Wants You To Know
However, there are some transmissions that you 
should never intentionally listen to. These include: 
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or 
other private means of telephone signal 
transmission) 
• Pager transmissions 
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions 
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy 
Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible 
imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or 
divulging the contents of such a conversation...

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Introduction
IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Uniden BC72XLT 
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 local 
radio signals in your area.
You can program up to 100 frequencies into the 
scanners memory. The scanner lets you scan 
transmissions and is preprogrammed with service 
banks for your convenience....

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Introduction
This table lists the frequency ranges, default 
frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type 
of transmissions you can hear for each range.
Frequency Range 
(MHz)Step
(kHz)Mode Transmission
25.0-27.995 5 AM Citizens Band/
Business Band
28.0-29.695 5 FM 10 Meter 
Amateur Band
29.7-49.995 5 FM VHF Low Band
50.0-54.0 5 FM 6 Meter 
Amateur Band
108.0-136.9875 12.5 AM Aircraft Band
137.0-143.995 5 FM Military Band
144.0-147.995 5 FM 2 Meter 
Amateur Band
148.0-174.0 5 FM VHF High Band,...