Uniden BC72XLT manual

BC72XL T OWNER’S MANUAL O WNER’S MANU AL BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 1 Mo nday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM[...]

2 Precautions Pr ecautions Before you use this sca nner , please read and observe the following. IMPORT ANT ! This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio freque ncies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone u sage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Ac t of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to inte[...]

3 Precautions damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or sque lch control setting. This might be p articularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. W ARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be water- proof. T o reduce the risk of fire or electrical sh ock, do not expose this u nit[...]

4 BC72XLT Controls and Display BC72XL T Contr ols and Display Squelch BC72XL T Controls and Display Head phone Jack Vo l u m e Display DC 6V Keyp ad Power Jack BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 4 Mo nday, October 25, 2004 3:11 PM[...]

5 Contents Content s The FCC Wants You To Know ............................. 7 Scanning Legally .............................................. 7 Introduction ....................................... .................... 9 Feature Highlights ............................................... 1 1 About This Manual ....................... ................[...]

6 Contents Locking Out Channels .................................... 48 Priority ............................................ ................ 48 Using Keylock ................................................ 49 Using the Display Backlight ........................... 50 Troubleshooting .................................. ................ 51 Resettin[...]

7 The FCC Wants You To Know The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scan ning receiver , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limit s are designed to provide reasonable p rote ction against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, use s, and can r[...]

8 The FCC Wants You To Know Ho we ve r , there are some transmissions that you should never intention ally listen to. These include: • T elephone conversations (cellular , cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) • Pager transmissions • Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communicatio[...]

9 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden BC72XL T Handheld Scanner . The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scann ing features, your scanner also includes Close Call TM RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. Y ou can progra[...]

10 Introduction This table list s the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), an d type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Range (MHz) Step (kHz) Mode T ransmission 25.0-27.995 5 AM Citizens Band/ Business Band 28.0-29.695 5 FM 10 Meter Amateur Band 29.7-49.995 5 FM VHF Low Band 50.0-54.0 5 FM 6 Meter[...]

11 Feature Highlights Feature Highlight s Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology - you can set the scanner so it detects and p rovides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology” on Page 37 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it does not detect pager fre quencies during Clo[...]

12 Feature Highlights Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental chan ges to the scanner's programming. Direct Access - lets you directly access any channel. Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to read in low-light situations. Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - provides adequate reception in strong si[...]

13 Feature Highlights T o get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new t o scanning, be sure to read “Understand ing Scanning” on Page 14 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby . The first thing you’ll need t o do is install batteries in the scanner[...]

14 Understanding Scanning Underst anding Scanning This section provides you with background on how scanning works. Y ou don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner , but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your BC72XL T . What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio st ations, most two- way communications d[...]

15 Understanding Scanning this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today , there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional syste m : •A i r c r a f t • Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV st ations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to [...]

16 Understanding Scanning listen for activity on the output frequen cy and transmit on the input frequency . Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very la rge line of sight. T ypical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 25-mile radius from the repea ter location. Where T o Obt ain More Information By itself, this manual re[...]

17 Understanding Scanning • svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports /index.cfm * - conventional frequency in formation on file with the US Government * - This web site is not af filiated with Unid en Corporation. T o purchase another copy of the convention al frequency guide, contact your local dealer or: Uniden Parts Dep artment (800) 554-3988 (Hours are fr[...]

18 Included With Your Scanner Included With Y our Scanner If any of these items ar e missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Central, Mon day through Friday . Setting Up Y our Scanner Owners Manual Scanner AC Adapter Frequency Guide Antenna Belt Clip BC72 [...]

19 Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you insta ll and use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives in terference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna a w ay from the source. Y ou might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna. • T o improve the scanner ’s reception, use an optional [...]

20 Setting Up Your Scanner W ARNING! Set REG . ALK. BA TT ./NI-MH BA TT . to NI-MH BA TT . only if you are using rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-recha rgeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot o r burst if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the comp artment as indicated by the polarity symbol[...]

21 Setting Up Your Scanner Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals th at destroy electronic circuits . • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard , alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of[...]

22 Setting Up Your Scanner W ARNING! Do not connect either adapte r to the scanner if non- rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG . ALK. BA TT ./NI-MH BA TT . is set to NI-MH BA TT . , or if you are unsure of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you [...]

23 Setting Up Your Scanner • For longer operation, you can also use high- capacity Ni-MH batteries to power the scanner . This type of battery takes lon ger to recharge. Y ou can get high-capacity Ni-MH batteries at your local electronics store. Using AC Power Y ou can power the scanner using the supplied 6V , 500 mA AC adapter . T o u se the sca[...]

24 Setting Up Your Scanner Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional ant ennas, including an external mobile antenna or out door base station antenna. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8 , coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenn a. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the sc[...]

25 Setting Up Your Scanner Att aching the Belt Clip T o make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied be lt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to att ach the clip to the scanner . BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Monday, October 25, 2004 3 :11 PM[...]

26 About Your Scanner About Y our Scanner We use a few simp le terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner . Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away . Simply determine the type of commu nications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan th[...]

27 About Your Scanner A Look At The Keyp ad Y our scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key top s and below the keys. T o select the function labeled on a key , simply press the key . T o select the function labeled below a key , first press Func then release it. appears on the display . Then press the next key in th e function [...]

28 About Your Scanner Scan/Src Scan – Scans th e stored channels. Func + Src – S tarts chain search or resumes searching. / – T urns the display backlight on or of f. Func + – Locks and unlocks the keypad. Func Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn [...]

29 About Your Scanner 5/Dly 5 – Enters a 5. Func + Dly – Sets and turns the delay function on or of f. 6/PSrc 6 – Enters a 6. Func + PSrc – Sets and turns program band select mode on or off. 77 – Enters a 7. 8/ 8 – Enters an 8. Func + – Select s the scan or search direction. 9 Enters a 9. /Clr Enters a decimal point. 0/L/O 0 – Enter[...]

30 About Your Scanner A Look At The Display The display has indicators that sho w the scanner's current operating st atus. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. BANK - appears with numbers ( 1 - 10 ). - appears when you lock the keypad . - appears only when the function mode is on. - appears while you store a [...]

31 About Your Scanner SCN - appears when you scan channels. HOLD - appears during scan hold mode and search hold mode. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency . DLY - appears when you select a delay . PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on. HAM , WX , POL , FIRE , AIR , or MRN - appears alon[...]

32 About Your Scanner Underst anding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather , ham, marine, aircraft, police, and fire services. Channel-S torage Banks T o make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, the 100 ch annels are divided into 10 channel-storage banks. [...]

33 Operation Operation T urning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenn a is connected before you turn it on. 1. T urn Squelch fully counterclock wise. 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the scanner on, then turn Vo l u m e clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3. If the scanner is scanning, press[...]

34 Operation 2 seconds afte r the end of a transmission before scanning proceeds to the next channel. T o turn the function of f or on, press Func + Dly . • If you enter a frequency that has already b een entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel th at was duplicated. If you entered the frequency b y mis- take, [...]

35 Operation press Func + or Func + to step through the frequencies. T o release the hold and continue searching, press Hold . Or , if you did not press Hold , simply press Func + or Func + to continue searching. Note: Because there a re many different frequencies allocated to fire and police dep artments, it can t ake several minutes to search all[...]

36 Operation transmission, it stops on it. When the t ransmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning. Notes: • If you have not stored frequencies into a ny channels, the scanner does not scan. • If the scanner picks up unwanted p artial, or very weak transmissions, turn Squelch clockwise to decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signa[...]

37 Special Features Special Featur es Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology Y our scanner's Close Call feature lets yo u set the scanner so it detect s then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Clo se Call RF capture works great for finding frequencies at venues such as malls and sporting events. Y ou can set the scanne[...]

38 Special Features • Close Call works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for tran smitters using a highly directive antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna), if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area, or if the transmitter is a broad ca[...]

39 Special Features If you selected C-C.Al t , skip to S tep 5. If you selected C-C.PS , skip to S tep 7. 3. Repeatedly press or until the band you want to search appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not want to select it. The scanner displays the following options. Lo On or Lo OFF: Let s you select the VHF Lo frequency ba[...]

40 Special Features 6 . Repeatedly press or until the op tion you want appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not want to select it . Then skip to S tep 9. 7. Press E while C-C.PS appears. One of the following Pager Screen options appears. PS On : The scanner ignores hit s on common pager frequen cies. PS OFF : The scanner a[...]

41 Special Features T o turn on the Close Call feature and turn off normal scanning, press Func + twice. flashes. T o turn off Close Call and turn on normal scann ing, press Func + three times. disappears. Chain Search This feature lets yo u search through preset frequency ranges. Y ou can also cha nge each range to a range you set. There are three[...]

42 Special Features Press 0 - 9 to enable or disable the search bank number being searched in this mode. Enabled bank numbers appear . (Disabled bank numbers disappear). At least one search bank must be e nabled. (The scanner sounds an error tone if you try to disable all the search banks). The search bank and the frequency where chain search st ar[...]

43 Special Features The scanner sets it self to program mode after you store a frequency . Setting the Search Range Y ou can use this mode to define the search range used during a search in each search bank. T o change a search ran ge, press Func and PSrc . SRCH appears. Then select a search bank. When you select the search bank, the lower limit an[...]

44 Special Features 3. Press Func + or Func + . The scanner searches, star ting from the frequency you entered in S tep 2. If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone an d Error appears. Press Func + to change the search direction downward or Func + to change the search direction upward. Frequencies appear d urin[...]

45 Special Features S toring Frequencies Found During Direct Entry Search into Channel Memory Follow these steps to store frequencies received during direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. 1. Press Func + Pgm in direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. The frequency and lowest blank channel alternate on the dis[...]

46 Special Features T o skip a frequency , press Func and L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency during a search or a search hold. The scanner sto res the frequency in memory and automatically resumes the search if it is not in hold. Follow these steps to cle ar a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stop s on it during a search. 1[...]

47 Special Features 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching. The scanner automatically set s a delay when you store frequencies into channels or when you search frequencies. When the delay feature is o n, DLY appears. If it is of f, follow one of these steps to program a delay depending on h ow the scanner is op[...]

48 Special Features ing Out Channels” on Page 48 ). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a cha nnel that belongs to the bank. Notes: • Y ou can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned of f. • Y ou cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be active. Locking Out Channels Y ou can increase the scan[...]

49 Special Features If the priority feature is t urned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that bank's priority channel for activity every 2 seconds. The scanner automatically designa tes each bank's first channel as it s priority channel. Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel. 1. Manu[...]

50 Special Features Using the Display Backlight T o turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press . The display light s for 15 seconds. T o turn off the light sooner , press again. BC72 Paper OM.fm Page 50 Monday, October 25, 2004 3 :11 PM[...]

51 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting If your BC72XL T is not performing properly , try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not be receiving any power . Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner . If there is a wall switch that controls[...]

52 Troubleshooting Scan won’t stop ( continued ) The antenna might need to be adjusted. Check the antenna connection. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. The channel’ s frequency might not be stored in memory . Make sure the channel’ s frequency is stored in the scanner ’s me[...]

53 Troubleshooting Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks up or stop s operating properly , you might need to reset the scanner . Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner . Before you reset the scanner , try turning it off and on to see if it begins working properly . Reset the scanner onl[...]

54 Care and Maintenance Car e and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry . If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environment s. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Ke ep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it lo oking new . General Use ?[...]

55 Care and Maintenance • Clean the out side of the scanner with a mild detergent. • T o prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be carefu l not to rub the LCD window . • Do not use excessive amount s of water . Rep airs Do not attempt any repair . The scanner cont ains no user serviceable part s. Contact the Uniden Custo[...]

56 Specifications S pecifications S pecifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subp art C, as of date of manu- facture. Channels: ...................... ..................................... 100 Banks: .................................. 10 (10 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 .............. Cit[...]

57 Specifications Sensitivity (SINAD 12 dB) 25.005 MHz (AM) ........................................ 0.5 µV 40.840 MHz (FM) ........................................ 0.3 µV 49.900 MHz (FM) ........................................ 0.3 µV 1 18.800 MHz (AM) ........................................ 0.5 µV 127.175 MHz (AM)............................[...]

58 Specifications IF Frequencies 1st IF (25-174 MHz) .......... 380.6050-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (406-512 MHz) ....... 380.6125-380.7000 MHz 2nd IF ...................................................... 21.3 MHz 3rd IF ...................................... .................. 450 kHz Audio Output .............................. 490 mW maximum Built-in S[...]

59 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your loca l Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (80 0)554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST , Monday through Friday , for information about ordering these optional a ccessories. Local Directories fi Earphone Betty Bearcat Fr equency Dire ctory/ Remote S peaker Optional Accessories BC72 Pa[...]

60 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Y ear Limited W ar- ranty Import ant : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrant s, for one year , to the original retail own er , this Uniden Product to be free from defect s in materials and craft sm[...]

61 One-Year Limited Warranty AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES OF ANY NA TURE WHA TSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERA TION OF LA W , INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS W ARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR P[...]

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