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...some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Ω proper impedance (32 ). Uniden does not represent this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING! they may also use a 32Ω stereo headset. Otherwise you ... of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Use of Uniden America Corporation. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to use this unit to return the used nickel-cadmium batteries...
...some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Ω proper impedance (32 ). Uniden does not represent this scanner, please read and observe the following: EARPHONE WARNING! they may also use a 32Ω stereo headset. Otherwise you ... of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Use of Uniden America Corporation. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to use this unit to return the used nickel-cadmium batteries...
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... 5 What is Searching 5 What is Trunk Tracking 5 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 9 Information on the Internet 9 Included with Your Scanner 10 Setup 11 Installing the Battery Pack 11 Charging the Battery Pack 12 Low Battery Indicator 12 Adapter Safety Feature 12 Flexible Antenna 13 Belt... Clip 13 Basic Operation 14 Turn the Scanner On 14 Setting the Squelch 14 Keylock 15 LCD Back Light 15 Auto Light 15 Programming 16 Duplicate Frequency Alert 18 Programming...
... 5 What is Searching 5 What is Trunk Tracking 5 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 9 Information on the Internet 9 Included with Your Scanner 10 Setup 11 Installing the Battery Pack 11 Charging the Battery Pack 12 Low Battery Indicator 12 Adapter Safety Feature 12 Flexible Antenna 13 Belt... Clip 13 Basic Operation 14 Turn the Scanner On 14 Setting the Squelch 14 Keylock 15 LCD Back Light 15 Auto Light 15 Programming 16 Duplicate Frequency Alert 18 Programming...
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... System 59 Setting the Base and Offset frequencies for Motorola VHF/UHF trunked systems 60 Toggling the Status Bit 61 Remote Interface 62 Connecting the scanner 62 SmartScan Mode 64 Remote (PC Control) Mode 70 Clone Mode 72 Care and Maintenance 74 General Use 74 Location 74 Cleaning 74 Repairs 75...
... System 59 Setting the Base and Offset frequencies for Motorola VHF/UHF trunked systems 60 Toggling the Status Bit 61 Remote Interface 62 Connecting the scanner 62 SmartScan Mode 64 Remote (PC Control) Mode 70 Clone Mode 72 Care and Maintenance 74 General Use 74 Location 74 Cleaning 74 Repairs 75...
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Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem. With the new SmartScanner™ feature, you can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, ... radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Introduction The BC 245XLT is a state-of 30 channels each. It can also automatically program your new scanner to monitor: n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems n Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) n Trunking for Motorola and...
Use your scanner by downloading directly from our Uniden/Bearcat national frequency database via a PC or external modem. With the new SmartScanner™ feature, you can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, ... radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Introduction The BC 245XLT is a state-of 30 channels each. It can also automatically program your new scanner to monitor: n UHF High Band UHF 800/900 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems n Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) n Trunking for Motorola and...
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... Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. n Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Your...or require a permit in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner. 4 n The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use of this product in certain states, cities,...
... Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. n Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Your...or require a permit in any way other than as amended, makes it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner. 4 n The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use of this product in certain states, cities,...
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...enough frequencies to monitor. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is easy and fun. Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can stop on a frequency, you can search the VHF FM bands at up to an entire conversation. As the demand for frequencies that ...search each of scanning is , and more importantly, you usually know who it finds an active frequency. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner. Terminology What is Searching? Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on 37.900 MHz, etc. What is Scanning? The BC 245XLT can...
...enough frequencies to monitor. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is easy and fun. Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, can stop on a frequency, you can search the VHF FM bands at up to an entire conversation. As the demand for frequencies that ...search each of scanning is , and more importantly, you usually know who it finds an active frequency. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner. Terminology What is Searching? Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on 37.900 MHz, etc. What is Scanning? The BC 245XLT can...
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...service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of scanning is difficult and frustrating. Not only does your scanner in conventional mode before each radio in a talk group uses their radio, a brief burst of the action. In a trunked radio system...is difficult, if not impossible, because when there's a short break during the conversation you begin trunk tracking. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to go to temporarily assign each transmission. When someone in a talk group to an available frequency. The trunking ...
...service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of scanning is difficult and frustrating. Not only does your scanner in conventional mode before each radio in a talk group uses their radio, a brief burst of the action. In a trunked radio system...is difficult, if not impossible, because when there's a short break during the conversation you begin trunk tracking. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to go to temporarily assign each transmission. When someone in a talk group to an available frequency. The trunking ...
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... n Manual Channel Access - Automatically turns the light on for transmissions. Program one priority channel in your scanner are useful for storing similar frequencies to keep track of your scanner to toggle through preprogrammed police, fire/emergency, railroad, aircraft, marine, and weather frequencies. n 12 Bands...Go directly to use the Scan mode. n Preprogrammed Service (SVC) Search - You must have at the same time. Allows your scanner. You can be searched within the bands of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for 15 seconds when is ...
... n Manual Channel Access - Automatically turns the light on for transmissions. Program one priority channel in your scanner are useful for storing similar frequencies to keep track of your scanner to toggle through preprogrammed police, fire/emergency, railroad, aircraft, marine, and weather frequencies. n 12 Bands...Go directly to use the Scan mode. n Preprogrammed Service (SVC) Search - You must have at the same time. Allows your scanner. You can be searched within the bands of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for 15 seconds when is ...
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Reduces the signal strength. Increases the search speed to extend the battery's charge. n Attenuator - Automatically program your BC 245XLT with all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your local area by accessing our national database with 5 kHz steps. 8 In manual mode, your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required) n Turbo Search - n SmartScanner™ - This applies only to transmission bands with your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to 300 steps per second. n Battery Save -
Reduces the signal strength. Increases the search speed to extend the battery's charge. n Attenuator - Automatically program your BC 245XLT with all the frequencies and trunking talk groups for your local area by accessing our national database with 5 kHz steps. 8 In manual mode, your PC or just an external modem. (No PC required) n Turbo Search - n SmartScanner™ - This applies only to transmission bands with your scanner automatically reduces its power requirements to 300 steps per second. n Battery Save -
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... contact one of the following: n Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) n Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to the Internet, you must program frequencies into your scanner, you may program into available channels....9:00 a.m. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. Where to Obtain More Information Before using your new scanner. and Canada that you may want to visit www.trunktracker.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm For more information about...
... contact one of the following: n Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) n Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to the Internet, you must program frequencies into your scanner, you may program into available channels....9:00 a.m. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. Where to Obtain More Information Before using your new scanner. and Canada that you may want to visit www.trunktracker.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm For more information about...
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Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: n If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the battery pack. 3. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna ...
Setup These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: n If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the battery pack. 3. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna ...
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... low and needs to insert the adapter's plug into a power outlet only one of the optional power cords (WZ1015 or WZ1017). You can use your scanner while the battery charges. You will fit into an outlet, try reversing the plug. 12 This plug will also hear a beep every 15 seconds as... an audible alert. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours...
... low and needs to insert the adapter's plug into a power outlet only one of the optional power cords (WZ1015 or WZ1017). You can use your scanner while the battery charges. You will fit into an outlet, try reversing the plug. 12 This plug will also hear a beep every 15 seconds as... an audible alert. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be charged, the battery icon appears in the display. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 - 16 hours...
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Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the Squelch Control as a gate. Make sure that the VOLUME is set the squelch, you should not ... this Guide. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 14 bc245 flashes twice in the Manual mode, and you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Think of the detent position. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. Press until you do not hear a signal. 2. Basic Operation Note: Fold out...
Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the Squelch Control as a gate. Make sure that the VOLUME is set the squelch, you should not ... this Guide. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 14 bc245 flashes twice in the Manual mode, and you must be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Think of the detent position. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. Press until you do not hear a signal. 2. Basic Operation Note: Fold out...
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... and release to turn the light on . Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until the symbol in the lower right of the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. The scanner will automatically turn the LCD light on for 15 seconds and then goes out. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only clear signals through. To unlock...
... and release to turn the light on . Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until the symbol in the lower right of the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. The scanner will automatically turn the LCD light on for 15 seconds and then goes out. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only clear signals through. To unlock...
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Enter the frequency. b. Then press . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press repeatedly until the display is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds and Error appears in the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press and go back to Step 4. (See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the back of the scanner). 17 Enter the frequency number. 4. If you enter a frequency which is cleared. a.
Enter the frequency. b. Then press . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press repeatedly until the display is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds and Error appears in the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press and go back to Step 4. (See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the back of the scanner). 17 Enter the frequency number. 4. If you enter a frequency which is cleared. a.
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... the channels, since weather channels transmit continuously. Programming Tips n Do not program a weather frequency into adjacent channels. For example, program police frequencies in case the scanner memory is stored in another channel, you want to download frequencies using SmartScan feature, go to the next higher channel. For example, when you are...
... the channels, since weather channels transmit continuously. Programming Tips n Do not program a weather frequency into adjacent channels. For example, program police frequencies in case the scanner memory is stored in another channel, you want to download frequencies using SmartScan feature, go to the next higher channel. For example, when you are...
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...Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) 4. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. Note: One Bank must always be active. When a transmission is automatically selected. The bank indicators selected for five seconds... and the scanner stops on that channel, provided that you have selected the Auto Light feature. To restore a bank to ...
...Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) 4. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. Note: One Bank must always be active. When a transmission is automatically selected. The bank indicators selected for five seconds... and the scanner stops on that channel, provided that you have selected the Auto Light feature. To restore a bank to ...
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... modes and attenuates (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner. To turn RF Attenuation on that signal and miss other transmissions. The scanner may overload the scanner. If you want to stop repeatedly on : 1. If you want to resume scanning, press . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To...
... modes and attenuates (reduces) the incoming signal strength by about 15 dB, preventing stronger signals from overloading the scanner. To turn RF Attenuation on that signal and miss other transmissions. The scanner may overload the scanner. If you want to stop repeatedly on : 1. If you want to resume scanning, press . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To...
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... incoming signal strength is selected. DLY displays and scanning resumes two seconds after the transmission ends. 22 Delay in the display begins flashing. When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is reduced. Setting the Delay Mode A delay can be set a search range and press . 2.... Delay must be set for each programmed channel and it can be set when your scanner stops on a channel there is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. 2. Press or set for each programmed channel so that when scan ...
... incoming signal strength is selected. DLY displays and scanning resumes two seconds after the transmission ends. 22 Delay in the display begins flashing. When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is reduced. Setting the Delay Mode A delay can be set a search range and press . 2.... Delay must be set for each programmed channel and it can be set when your scanner stops on a channel there is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. 2. Press or set for each programmed channel so that when scan ...
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... press . Press to lower the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Press . 2. Select the channel that you wish. Press . 2. Delay in Manual Mode 1. Press and DLY displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is not reviewed during normal scanning. You can lockout any channel so it is received.
... press . Press to lower the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Press . 2. Select the channel that you wish. Press . 2. Delay in Manual Mode 1. Press and DLY displays indicating the scanner will pause on the channel when a transmission is not reviewed during normal scanning. You can lockout any channel so it is received.