Uniden UBC73XLT manual

UBC73XL T OWNER’S O WNER’S MANU AL UBC73XL T SCANNER 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks with Close Call TM RF Capture 100 Channels UBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 1 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM[...]

2 Precautions Pr ecautions Before you use this sca nner , please read and observe the following. EARPHONE W ARNING! Use only a genuine Uniden earphone. An incorrect earphone may be hazardous to your h earing. T urn down volume before conn ecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit. W ARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be water- [...]

3 UBC73XLT Controls and Display UBC73XL T Contr ols and Display UBC 73 XL T Squelch Vo l u m e UBC73XL T Controls and Display Keyp ad Head phone Jack Display DC 6V Jack Power Antenna (see “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 20) UBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 3 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM[...]

4 Contents Content s Introduction ......................................... ................... 6 Feature Highlights ......................................... ......... 8 About This Manual ............................................ 9 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 11 What is Scanning? ................................[...]

5 Contents Priority .......................................... ................... 45 Using Keylock ................................................. 46 Using the Display Backlight ............................. 46 Troubleshooting .......................................... ......... 47 Resetting the Scanner ..................................... 49 C[...]

6 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC73XL 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 progr[...]

7 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 ransm ission 25.0-27.995 5 AM Citizens Band/ Business Band 28.0-69.995 5 FM 10 Meter Amateur Band 70.0-88.0 12.5 FM 6 Meter Amateur Band 108.0-136.987[...]

8 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 transmission s. See “Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology” on Page 34 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it does not detect page r frequencies during Clo[...]

9 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 sig[...]

10 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 1 1 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby . The first thing you’ll need to do is install batteries in the scanner[...]

11 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 UBC73XL T . What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio st ations, most two- way communications [...]

12 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 • PRS (UHF CB) users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need t[...]

13 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 40 km radius from the re peater location. Where T o Obt ain More Information By itself, this manual re a[...]

14 Included With Your Scanner Included With Y our Scanner Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Owners Manual Scanner and Belt Clip Antenna OWNER’S MANUAL UBC73XLT SCANNER 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks with Close Cal l TM RF Capture 100 Channels Cigarette Lighter Charger Earphone Frequency CD Include[...]

15 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Y our 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 way from the source. • T o imp rove the scanner ’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi- band coverage. [...]

16 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[...]

17 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, d ifferent types of batteries (standard , alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries o[...]

18 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 unsu re of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you[...]

19 Setting Up Your Scanner Using DC power T o power the scanner from a vehicle's 9.0-29V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter ad apter . T o co nnect a DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC 6V jack on the side of the scanner , then plug the power cable in to your vehi- c[...]

20 Setting Up Your Scanner Using AC Power Y ou can power the scanner using an optional 6V , 500 mA AC adapter . T o use the scanner on AC power , plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of th e scanner then plug the other end into a st andard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are inst alled and REG . ALK. BA TT ./NI-MH BA TT . is set to NI-MH[...]

21 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 15 metres from the [...]

22 Setting Up Your Scanner Att aching the Belt Clip T o make yo ur 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 . UBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 22 Mond ay, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM[...]

23 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[...]

24 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 the function k[...]

25 About Your Scanner Scan/Src Scan – Scans th e stored channels. Func + Src – S tart s 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[...]

26 About Your Scanner 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 search direction. 9 Enters a 9. /Clr – Enters a decimal point. Clr – Clears a frequency you entered by mist ake. 0/L/O 0 – Enters a 0. Func + L/O – Let s you lock [...]

27 About Your Scanner A Look At The Display The display has indicators that sh ow the scanner's current operating st atus. The display information helps you unde rstand how your scanner o perates. 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[...]

28 About Your Scanner 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. POL , rlr , AIR , MRN , ucb , or Acb - appears along with an indicator that sh ows the cu[...]

29 About Your Scanner Underst anding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the police, railroad, marine, aircraft, UHF CB, and AM CB service s. Police, railroad and AM CB preset frequencies in the service bank are valid for Australia ONL Y . Aircraf t, Marine and UHF CB preset frequencies are valid f[...]

30 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 countercl ockwise. 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[...]

31 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 that was duplicated. If you entered the frequency b y mistake, pre[...]

32 Operation press Func + or Func + to step through the frequencies. T o relea se 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 frequencie s allocated to police dep artments, it can t ake se ve ra l minutes to search all the[...]

33 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[...]

34 Special Features Special Featur es Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology Y our scanner's Close Call feature let s you 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[...]

35 Special Features • Close Call works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters 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 cas[...]

36 Special Features 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 band. Air On or Air OFF: Lets you select the Air frequency band. Hi On or Hi OFF: Let s [...]

37 Special Features 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 alert s you when it receives hits on common p ager frequencies. 8. Repeatedly press or until the option you want appears, then press E to select it. 9. When you [...]

38 Special Features T o turn on the Close Call feature and turn off normal scanning, press ( Func + ) twice. flashes. T o turn of f 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 change each range to a range you set. There a[...]

39 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 ton e if you try to disable all the search banks). The search bank and the frequency where chain search st a[...]

40 Special Features The scanner sets it self to program mode af ter 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 range, pre ss Func and PSrc . SRCH appears. Then select a search bank. When you select the search bank, the lower limit a[...]

41 Special Features 2. Enter the frequency you want to st art from by using the number keys. (Press to enter a decimal point). 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 chan[...]

42 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[...]

43 Special Features 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. Press Hold to stop the search. 2. Press Func + or Func + to select the frequency . L/O appears. 3. Press Func + L/O . L/O disappears. T o clear all the[...]

44 Special Features 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 operating,. • If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel where you want to store a delay , quickly press Func + Dly be[...]

45 Special Features Notes: • Y ou can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned of f. • Y ou cannot turn of f all banks. One bank must always be active. Locking Out Channels Y ou can increase the scanning speed by lockin g out channels that have a c ontinuous transmission. T o lock ou t a channel, manually select th[...]

46 Special Features Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel. 1. Manually select the channel you want to select as the priority channel. 2. Press Func + Pgm , then press Func + Pri . P appears to the lef t of the selected channel number . 3. Repeat S teps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank you want to pro[...]

47 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting If your UBC73XL 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 control[...]

48 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[...]

49 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 of f and on to see if it begins working properly . Reset the scanner on[...]

50 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 ?[...]

51 Care and Maintenance • Clean the out side of the scanner with a mild detergent. • T o preve nt 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 contains no user serviceable part s. Contact the Uniden Custo[...]

52 Specifications S pecifications S pecifications Channels: ...................... ..................................... 100 Banks: .................................. 10 (10 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 ............. Citizens Band/Business Ban d 28.0–69.995 ..................... 10 Meter Amateur Band 137.0–147.995 ......[...]

53 Specifications Priority Sampling ..................................... 2 seconds Scan Delay: ............................................ 2 seconds IF Rejection (at 162.4 MHz) ........................... 90 dB IF Frequencies 1st IF (25-174 MHz) .......... 380.6050-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (400-512 MHz) .... 380.60625-380.7000 MHz 2nd IF .............[...]

54 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Earphone AC Adapter fi External S peaker Optional Accessories UBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 54 Mond ay, May 14, 2007 9:13 AM[...]

55 One Year Limited Warranty One Y ear Limited Warranty UNIDEN UBC73XL T Scanning Receiver Import ant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. W arrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limite d W arranty only available in original country o f purchase. ELEMENT OF W ARRANTY : Uniden war[...]

56 One Year Limited Warranty ST A TEMENT OF REM EDY : In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warran tor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the Product and return it t o you without charge for p arts or service. This warranty does not provide for reimburseme[...]

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