Uniden Bc80 Xlt Vhf Uhf Scanner Manual

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Printed in the USA 
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Pleasantville, NJ 08232 
(609) 272-0022 Fax (609) 272-0846 
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OPERATIONS MANUAL 
BC80 XLT 
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							Precautions 
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:  Earphone Warning!  Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EPOO9). 
You may also use a 32Q stereo headset. 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 hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. 
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 o
f 
earphone that is placed in the ear canal. 
WARNING!  Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire o
r 
electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 
IMPORTANT! 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/o
r 
local jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide 
you with information regarding the laws in your community. 
General Battery Warning! Do not short-circuit any Battery. 
Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode. Alkaline Battery Warning! Do not recharge Alkaline Batteries in this product. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and will void 
the warranty. 
Uniden does not recommend using rechargeable Alkaline Batteries 
in this product. Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning! When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with 
this product, take note of the following warnings: 
Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. 
Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any charger other than the one 
supplied with this product. Using another charger may damage the Batteries, o
r 
cause them to explode. 
Nickel-Cadmium 
Batteries must be disposed of properly 
Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information 
concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries. 
Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for 
information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries. 
 
Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. 
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Contents   
Introduction
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What is Scanning?
 
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What is Searching?  6 
Types of Communications  6 
Feature Highlights  7 
Scanner Care & Safety Tips  7 
Where to Obtain More Information  7 
Included with your Scanner  8 
Setup 9 
Power 9 
Install Batteries  9 
AC Adapter/Charger  10 
Flexible Antenna  11 
Belt Clip  11 
Basic Operation  12 
How Squelch Works  12 
Setting the Squelch  12 
Key-Lock 13 
Programming 14 
Programming Tips  15 
Scanning 16 
Banks 18 
Channel Lockout  18 
Lockout in Manual Mode  18 
Locking a Channel While Scanning.  19 
Lockout Tips  17 
Restore a Locked Out Channel . . .   17 
Restore All Locked-out Channels. .   20 
Priority Scan  20 
Changing the Priority Channel  21 
Search 22 
Access Frequencies Manually  24 
Storing Search Frequencies  25
 
Weather Scan  27 
Care and Maintenance  28 
General Use  28 
Location 28 
Cleaning 28 
Repairs 28
 
Birdies 28 
Troubleshooting 29 
Technical Specifications  30 
Warranty            31 
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I nt roduct i on 
The 
BC80XLT i s a new st at e- of -t he-art r adi o wi t h scanni ng capabi l i t i es.  
St ore f requenci es i nt o 5 banks of  10 channel s each.   What is Scanning? Unl i ke st andar d AM or FM radi o st ati ons,  most  t wo- way communi cat i ons 
(l i st ed on t hi s page) do not  t ransmi t conti nuousl y.  The 
BC80XLT  scans 
pr ogr ammed channel s unt i l  i t  f i nds an act i ve f r equency.   Scanni ng st ops on 
an act i ve f r equency,  and r emai ns on t hat  channel  as l ong as t he 
t ransmi ssi on cont i nues.  When t he t r ansmi ssi on ends,  the scanni ng cycl e 
resumes unt i l  anot her t ransmi ssi on i s receiv ed.   Whi l e t he 
BC8OXLT scans 
channel s,  i t i s i n Scan mode.  When you st op scanni ng wi t h “ MANUAL”
 it is in 
Manual  mode.  
What is Searching? The 
BC80XLT can sear ch 11 bands t o f i nd act i ve f r equenci es.  Thi s gi ves 
you t he oppor t uni t y t o f i nd new f r equenci es t hat  have not  been pr ogr ammed.  
Whi l e t he 
BC80XLT searches f or act iv e f requenci es,  i t i s i n Search mode. 
When you stop the search with “HOLD”
 it is in Search Hold mode. 
 Types of Communi cat i ons Moni t or communi cat i ons such as:  
•   Pol i ce and f i r e depar tment  (i ncl udi ng rescue and paramedi cs) 
•   NOAA weat her  br oadcast s ( pr epr ogr ammed channel s)  
•  Busi ness/ i ndust r i al  r adi o 
•   Mot i on pi ct ure and press rel ay 
• Utility 
•   Land t r ansport at i on f requenci es,  such as t rucki ng f i rms,  buses,  t axi s,  t ow 
trucks, and railroads 
•   Mari ne and amat eur (ham radi o) bands 
•   And more i n t he f ol l owi ng 11 Bands:  
  Fr equency Range Tr ansmi ssi on 
 
  29- 29. 7  MHz 10 Met er Amat eur  Band     
29. 7-50  MHz VHF Low Band 
    50- 54  MHz 6 Met er  Amat eur  Band 
137-144  MHz Mi l i t ary Land mobi l e 
144-148  MHz 2 Met er Amat eur Band 
148-174  MHz VHF Hi gh Band 
406-420  MHz Federal  Govt . Land Mobi l e 
420-450  MHz 70 cm Amat eur Band 
450-470  MHz UHF St andard Band 
470-512  MHz UHF “T” Band 
806-956  MHz Publ i c Servi ce Band except  Cel l ul ar  Band  6 
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        Feature Highlights     50 Channels — Program one frequency into each channel. You must have 
at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. 
    29 MHz-956 MHz — Search these frequency ranges with your scanner. 
(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. 
    Manual Channel Access — Go directly to any channel. 
    Memory Backup — Frequencies programmed in the channels are retained 
in memory. If the power is disconnected, the memory retains the frequen-
cies for 7 days. 
    Weather Scan — Use as a weather information radio. 
    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 bath-
room. 
    Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by a wall switch as pro-
longed periods without power causes scanner memory loss. 
    Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.  Where to Obtain More Information Before you can scan, you must program a frequency into each channel you 
want to use. The “Betty Bearcat Scanner Frequency Guide” lists typical fre-
quencies used around the U.S. and Canada that you may program into the 
BC80XLT. 
If the frequencies listed in the “Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide” do not 
work in your area, call the enclosed 
“Mr. Scanner” 800 number. 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. 
    The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications, 
information on computer bulletin boards, and even contests for the radio en-
thusiast. Also, your local library has more information.
 
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							Included With Your Scanner 
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							Warning! Do not mix alkaline batteries with nickel-cadmium batteries. Be sure to install 4 
batteries of the same type.  
 Warning! Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD7OU) or one of the optional power cords 
(UA502 or UA51O).  
 Battery Warning! Do not charge 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 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 fi
t 
into the power outlet only ope way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into 
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an 
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. 
Do not alter the shape of the blades 
to the polarized plug
. 
 Note: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or 
operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s 
manual, could void your authority to operate this product.  
AC Adapter/Charger  Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the 
BC80XLT from the AC outlet. 10 
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