Uniden Bc860xlt Vhf Uhf Scanner Owners Manual
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Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included with your Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 How Squelch Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Introduction The BC860XLT is a new state-of-the-art radio with automatic scanning capabilities. Store frequencies into 10 banks of 10 channels each. Scan all 100 channels at Turbo Scan speed. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed on the next page) do not transmit continuously. The BC860XLT scans programmed channels at the rate of nearly 100 channels per second until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and...
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Types of Communications Monitor communications such as: Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics)AircraftNOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels)Business/industrial radioMotion picture and press relayUtilityLand transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroadsMarine and amateur (ham radio) bandsAnd many more in the following 12 Bands: Frequency Range Transmission 29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low band 50.0-54.0...
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Feature Highlights 100 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode.29 MHz - 956 MHz – Scan these frequency ranges with your scanner. (Note: the frequency coverage is not totally continuous from 29.0 MHz to 956 MHz.)10 Priority Channels – Assign one Priority channel in each bank. Keep track of the activity on most important channel(s) while monitoring others.Data Skip – Skip data signals and unmodulated transmissions.Manual...
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Included with your Scanner + If any items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. + Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. + Complete and immediately mail the Registration Form. 5
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Where to Obtain More Information 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 program into the BC 860XLT . 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...
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Setup Note Extend the antenna to its full height. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) If the plug at the end of the cable does not match the...
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Basic Operation Note: Fold out the illustration from the Back Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. How Squelch WorksThink of “SQUELCH” as a gate. If the gate is too low (squelch too low), everything (all noise as well as signals) gets through.If the gate is set too high (squelch too high), nothing gets through.If the gate is set just right (squelch set properly), just the desired signals get through.The BC 860XLT Squelch has two options. AUTO Squelch - a level preset at...
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Setting the SquelchAdjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.Auto SquelchAUTO is a compromise between tight and threshold. It is a convenience for listening to stronger signals. ê Note: Be sure that the Squelch control clicks into the AUTO position. Manual SquelchTo manually set the Squelch, you must be in the Manual Mode. No signal should be present when adjusting squelch. Press M until you do not hear a signal.Turn until hiss heard. This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing all signals and...