Uniden SC180 manual

SC180 100-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Sports Scanner OPERATING GUIDE[...]

Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: n WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. n IMPORTANT! Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 W ). Use[...]

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Contents About Your New SportCat ....................... 2 What is Scanning? ............................. 2 What is Searching? ............................ 2 Important Notice .............................. 3 Types of Communication ........................ 3 Where to Obtain More Information ................ 4 Unpacking .............................[...]

About Your New SportCat The SportCat ™ is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as sporting events, police, fire/emergency, and other communications into 10 banks of 10 channels each. And you can scan all 100 channels at super fast Turbo Scan speed. With the SportCat , y[...]

Important Notice n This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when [...]

RANGE (MHz) STEP (kHz) BAND SUBJECT 470.0000-512.0000 12.5 NFM UHF “T” Band 806.0000-823.9875 849.0125-868.9875 894.0125-956.0000 12.5 12.5 12.5 NFM NFM NFM Public Service “800" Band Important! The SportCat will not tune within the Cellular Telephone Band. Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby cl[...]

Feature Highlights ◆ Twin Turbo Scan & Search —This lightning-fast technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly 100 channels per second. Search speed is selectable between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because the frequency coverage is so large (see previous section for band listing),[...]

Controls and Indicators Top View Antenna Connector Connect the rubber antenna to the BNC connector and turn clockwise until it locks. Earphone Jack Plug the supplied earphone into this jack for private listening. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. Note the warning on the Inside Front Cover and on page 11. SQUELCH [...]

B. Channel Number — Indicates the current channel that the scanner is on. C. Memory Bank Numbers — Each Memory Bank consists of 10 channels that you can select or deselect during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. When you select a Bank, its number appears on the display. When you deselect a Bank, its number disappears from the displ[...]

3. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press to stop scanning. ( HOLD appears on the display.) In Manual mode, press to step up the channel. 4. NUMERIC KEYPAD — Use these keys to program a channel for scanning. Also use to access a channel directly with . During SCAN Mode, use these keys to select or deselect any of the 10 memory banks. (Only the selected ba[...]

8. Press / ALERT to change the display mode when you program frequency or Alpha characters. Press and hold / ALERT to set the Alert Beep function in Manual mode. 9. Use / CLR to enter the decimal point when programming a frequency into a channel. If you make an entry error, press / CLR before the key to erase the entry, and start over. Also, use / [...]

Setup The SportCat comes with a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will supply up to 12 hours of dependable use. (With the Squelch control in “closed” position.) Before using the SportCat for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display, you should fully charge the[...]

Installing the Belt Clip 1. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the back of the scanner. 2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. CAUTION: Do not tighten the screws too tight. You could damage the case or clip. Using the Earphone T[...]

Operation Overview Note: Before operating the SportCat for the first time, make sure you have fully charged the Battery Pack. 1. Before turning on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. 2. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-Off/Volume Control clockwise until you hear a click. Turn the Volume Control a small amount clockwise to[...]

Any channels that are not programmed (000.0000) are skipped during scan. When the SportCat is in SCAN Mode, the display will look something like this: n SEARCH The Search function is different from Scan. When you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits of the band. Also, whe[...]

Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. Note: If appears on the display (keypad Locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding until disappears . There are two ways to program a channel: n Manually select a channel and frequency, using th[...]

7. If that frequency is already stored in another channel, you will hear a “beep”, and the other channel number will appear on the display. If you want to store the frequency in the selected channel (18) as well, press again. The frequency will blink twice to confirm the programming. Or, you can press and enter another frequency for the current[...]

2. Press and hold the / BAND key to display the preprogrammed Search Bands. Use the and keys or VFO control until you see the Band you want. 3. Wait for at least 2 seconds or press / BAND for Search to begin. If you wish to change the search direction, press and hold or to search in an up or down direction. 4. When Search stops on a desired frequen[...]

Note: If the frequency of the channel has not been programmed, you cannot program the Alpha Name on the channel. 4. To select the edit position, press to move the Edit cursor to the right or to move it to the left. 5. Select the character using VFO Control. Turn clockwise t om o v e0-9 ,A-za n d other characters and stop the control at the letter y[...]

Scanning Bank Scanning 1. If SCAN is not indicated on the display, press . The SportCat should begin scanning. The indicators for the selected Banks ( 1 through 10 ) appear on the display. The indicator of the Bank currently being monitored flashes. While the SportCat is scanning, the word SCAN moves across the display. Scanning stops on any active[...]

To access a specific channel: 1. Press . 2. Enter the channel number using the numeric keys. 3. Press again. Priority Scan The SportCat has 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank. Initially these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g. Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) In priority scan mode, the scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every[...]

Locking Out Channels You may have programmed certain channels that you do not want to hear every time you scan. These might be channels that are busy a major portion of the time, causing the scanner to stop at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. You can Lock Out those channels so they are not scanned. 1. Go directly to the chan[...]

Weather Channel Scanning The SportCat is designed to search for your local NOAA weather channel(s) from 10 preprogrammed NOAA channels. 1. Press / ATT to begin Weather scan. WX appears at the lower side of the display and the word SCAN moves across the display. 2. When the Weather scan finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that[...]

Searching Band Search The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. You can search any of these Bands to find desired frequencies if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the Directory was published. 1. Press and hold / BAND to enter the Band Search Mode. Then the upper and lower limits of the band [...]

4. Enter the higher limit of your search range. 5. Press . Using the Limit Search 1. Press / BAND to enter Limit Search mode. 2. Press or to stop searching. (”HOLD” appears on the display.) VFO search You can search by using VFO control. 1. In Manual mode, enter the frequency by using the number keypad and turnVFO control. -- OR -- In Band Sear[...]

Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF. 2. Turn the scanner over so you are looking at the back. If the Belt clip is attached, remove it by taking out the two screws. 3. Press in on the ribbed area and slide the Battery Cover down and off. 4. Carefully unplug the Battery pack and lift it out of the cas[...]

6. Insert the Battery Pack by placing the bottom in the case first. Make sure it is seated within the case before replacing the Battery Cover. 7. Replace the Battery Cover by putting the two tabs in the corresponding opening and sliding it upward until it locks in place. Location n If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate th[...]

Birdies All scanners are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies. If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the unwanted frequencies. Proper Care of Your Scanner Use o[...]

Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your SportCat are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: 1-800-297-1023, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday. ITEM PART NO. Spare Battery Pack BP-180 Replacement Rubber[...]

Troubleshooting If your SportCat is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM SOLUTION Scanner won’t work. Check the power connections. Check the volume and squelch. Make sure the power switch is turned on. Improper reception. Check the antenna connection. You may be in a fringe area. Reposition the scanner. Scan won’t stop. [...]

Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: 100 Banks: Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each WX: 10 Programmed Channels (All NOAA Weather Service and three Canadian wheather service) Search Bands : 12 Preprogrammed Search bands (NFM or AM) No. RANGE (MHz) BAND STEP (kHz) 1 29.0000-29.9950 NFM 5 2 30.0000-49.9950 NF[...]

Size: 2-1/2" (W) x 1-3/4" (D) x 11-3/4" (H) (with antenna attached) 65 mm (W) x 39.5 mm (D) x 296.5 mm (H) (w/antenna w/o belt clip) Weight: 0.71 lb. (320 g) Power Requirements: 4.8V DC (internal battery or AC Adapter/Charger) Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Features[...]

One Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shal[...]

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