Uniden Receiver BC244CLT Operating Instructions

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Precautions
Before you read anything else,
please observe the following:
UnidenÒand BearcatÒare registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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/or local jurisdiction.  Your local law
enforcement officials should be able to provide you this
information regarding the laws in your community.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly...

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About Scanning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Taking Proper Care of Your Scanner   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the BC244CLT    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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About Scanning
Scanning Options
Scanning is easy and fun with the BC244CLT 30-Channel Base Scanner. You can
scan in 2 ways:
nScan channels you have programmednScan pre-programmed weather channels.
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communications do not
transmit continuously (see Types of Communication below). 
The BC244CLT scans programmed channels at a rate of up to 12 channels per
second until it locates an active frequency. When the scanning stops on an active...

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You must program a frequency into each channel you want to use. If you do not
have any known local frequencies to program, a Uniden representative should be
able to provide you with a few sample frequencies.
Where to Obtain More Information
The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications,
information on computer bulletin boards, and contests for the radio enthusiast. See
the enclosed printed material for more information. Additional information is also
available through your...

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Installing the BC244CLT 
1. Insert the small plug at the end of the AC Adapter cord into the AC 10Vjack on 
the scanner.
2. Plug the AC Adapter into any standard 120VAC wall outlet. Do not plug into an
outlet controlled by a wall switch; it could cause clock reset.
3. Plug the Telescopic Antenna into the 
ANT.jack. Extend the antenna to its full
height. For UHF frequencies, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.
4. Plug an optional external speaker (8-ohm) into the 
EXT. SP.jack.
If you are...

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Controls and Functions 
1. LCD DisplayDisplays time, channel, frequency, and functions. (Page 6)
2. Numeric KeysUse to program a frequency into each channel for scanning. Also, 
use for time entries and direct channel access with 
MANUALkey.
3. Decimal KeyPress to enter the decimal point in the frequency. Also, use for 
clearing mistakes during entries by pressing twice.
4. 
EKey Enters the frequency or time setting into memory.
5. 
TIMEKeyPress to view and set time.
6
. LOCKOUT KeyPrevents scanning of...

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9. ALARM KeyTurns the alarm mode on or off. 
10 
AM/PMKeySelects a.m. or p.m. while setting the clock time or alarm time.
11.  
PRIORITYKeyTurns Priority mode on or off. In Priority mode, the 
scanner samples the designated Priority Channel every 2 seconds. 
while in Scan or Manual Mode. If a transmission on the designated
Priority Channel is detected, the scanner monitors that channel 
until no signal is present.
12.
MANUALKeyStops scanning. Press MANUALagain to step to the next channel. 
Also, use...

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18 .A AL
LA
AR
RM
M
IndicatorAppears when Alarm function is active.
19. S SC
CA
AN
N
IndicatorAppears when in Scan Mode.
20. P PR
RI
I
IndicatorDisplays when Priority function is active.
21.W WX
X
IndicatorDisplays when in Weather Mode.
22. H HO
OL
LD
D
IndicatorDisplays when in Manual Mode.
23. L L/
/O
O
IndicatorAppears when the current channel is locked out.
24. 
PIndicatorAppears next to the channel that has been assigned as 
the current priority channel.
25. Channel DisplayRepresents the current...

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Initial Clock Set-up
1. When power is initially applied, the   
display flashes 1 12
2:
:0
00
0 
 P
P
after a
short delay.
2. Enter the time directly by        
pressing the numeric keys.
OR
Enter the time by pressing the
s/tkeys. 
3. Press 
AM/PMto select the desired setting,          
either a.m. or p.m.
4. Press 
Eto complete the entry. The display           
stops flashing.
You may bypass the steps to set the clock. The scanner will function
as normal, but the clock and alarm features will not...