Uniden Bc780xlt Trunk Tracker Scanner Owners Manual

500-Channel Trunk Tracking Scanner
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BC780XLT
TRUNK TRACKER  III
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Band Frequency Range Mode StepNo. (MHz) (kHz)
22 470.0000–472.9875 NFM 12.5473.0000–475.9875 NFM 12.5476.0000–478.9875 NFM 12.5479.0000–481.9875 NFM 12.5482.0000–484.9875 NFM 12.5485.0000–487.9875 NFM 12.5488.0000–490.9875 NFM 12.5491.0000–493.9875 NFM 12.5494.0000–496.9875 NFM 12.5497.0000–499.9875 NFM 12.5500.0000–502.9875 NFM 12.5503.0000–505.9875 NFM 12.5506.0000–508.9875 NFM 12.5509.0000–511.9875 NFM 12.5(470.0000)–512.0000 NFM 12.523 806.0000–823.9875 NFM 12.5849.0125–850.9875 NFM...

Front View and Display
1. VFO/SELECT Control
2. VOLUME/SQUELCH Control
3. Scan Key (
SCAN)
4. Manual Key (
MAN)
5. Display
6. Search Key (
SRCH)
7. Hold/Up Key (
HOLD/s)
8. Numeric Keypad (each banks
channel numbers)
9. Menu Key (
MENU)
10. Trunk Key (
TRUNK)
11. Limit/Down Key (
LIMIT/t)
12. Select/Mute Key (
SELECT/MUTE)
13. Decimal/Reverse Key (
/RVRS)
14. Lockout Key (
L/O)
15. Priority Key (
PRI)
16. Weather Key (
WX)
17. Enter/Remote Key (E/REM)
18. Trunk Mode Indicator
19. Trunk Type Indicators...

Rear View
33. Antenna Connector
34. Tape Recorder Output Jack
Uniden®and Bearcat®are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
TrunkTrack and SmartScanner are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.35. External Speaker Jack
36. DC Power Jack
37. Remote Control Terminal
33 34 35 36 37
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This shortcut card is designed to assist you in getting through the menu
screens using the direct entry mode for commonly used features. Please read
the manual thoroughly before using this card. Be sure to back out of the
menu screen after each shortcut by repeatedly pressing MENU.
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If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at 
1-800-297-1023. A Uniden representative will be happy to help you with any matters
regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central time.
Also please check out our website at www.uniden.com
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Contents
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover
Important Notice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Terminology  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What is Scanning?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Service Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Service Search Skip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Weather Channel Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
NWR-SAME Alert  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Important Notice
• This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune 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 this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be
prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in...

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Terminology
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit
continuously. The BC780XLT scans the channels you program 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.
What is Searching?
The BC780XLT can search each of its 24 bands to find active frequencies. This...