Uniden UBC3000XLT manual

..... UBC3000XL T 400 Channel, 20-Bank Scanning Radio with 25MHz to 1.3GHz Scanning Range OPERATING GUIDE , , j ---- -...... I ,[...]

Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: Earphone Warning! Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EPOO9). You may also use a 320 stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the Phone jack is monaural, but yo[...]

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~ Contents I Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included with your Scanner. . . . . . . 4 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power 5 Installing/Removing the Battery. . . 5 Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . 6 Attaching the Antenna. . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . 6 Scanner Basics. . . . . . . . . .[...]

-:-- Introduction Your UBC3000XLT Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that allows you to monitor 16 different frequency bands. These bands include radio information sources such as . Police and Fire Departments . Aircraft . Business and Industrial . Utility . Trucks, Buses, Taxis, and Trains . Marine and Amateur (ham) radio . Motion Pictur[...]

~. 1'- 1-- Auto-Store-Lets you automatically store active frequencies in empty channels. See "Auto-Store Programming" on Page 15. Auto-Sort-In the Scan Mode, sorts the channels in each bank by frequency to increase scanner efficiency. Priority Channels-Designates one channel in each of the first 10 banks for special scanning access. [...]

- r It Included with your Scanner Your UBC3000XL T Scanner comes with the following standard equipment. (See "Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts" on Page 39.) Operating Guide (OMUBC3000XL T) ; 11 ... t£:I """ """" UBC8C>-.T' (I D UBC3000XL T "-_m-- , .... ~MH(~""" ,[...]

1r Power Your scanner's nickel-cadmium battery can power the scanner for up to 5 hours on a full charge. Before you use the scanner the first time, and whenever the [BA TT] indicator appears, you should fully charge the battery. Notes: . Install the battery before you charge it. . When the [BATT] indicator appears, there is about 10 minutes of[...]

~ Charging the Battery Use the AC Adaptor/Charger to power the UBC3000XLT from an AC outlet. AC 240V Outlet 8 t:J 8 CJ AAD-2500U AC Adaptor Warning! Use only the supplied AC adaptor/charger. Other external power sources could cause overheating or damage the scanner circuits. Notes: . It takes 14 - 16 hours to fully charge the battery. . You can ope[...]

'":":--. To use your scanner with confidence, it's extremely helpful to understand the following scanner basics. Banks and Channels Banks and channels are the way stored frequencies are organized in your scanner. . A channel is a memory location where you store a frequency. The channels in the UBC3000XL T are numbered 1 - 400. .[...]

How Squelch Works The squelch circuit in your scanner is like a gate. If it is too Iow, everything gets through ... noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Strong Signals MediumSignals . . Weak Signais::::::::: u u : ........................................................................ ......--........-....--..--.. Noise-...........-..---..--..[...]

r Turn until hiss heard. This lowers the squelch gate so that everything gets through. Turn just until hiss stops. This raises the "squelch gate" allowing only strong signals to get through. Keypad Lockout Keypad lockout lets you disable all keypad keys (except B ) to prevent accidental pressing of a key. To lock the keypad: Press and hol[...]

'""::--. . '!I Before you can scan, you must store two or more frequencies into the scanner's channel memories. There are three ways to program new frequencies into channels-Manual Programming, Search Programming, and Auto-Store Programming. Manual Programming 1. Select a frequency. -L 2. Enter the Manual Mode. ~1 ~'2 [...]

--:--. . 5. Store the frequency. BANK 1 p 1 lf50.150 11Hz 12.5 IOta NFII The channel number stops flashing and a beep sounds. If the frequency is stored in another channel, you hear a beep and the other channel appears in the display. BANK 1 p ~.n CH 3lf 12.5 IOta NFM Further press @ to store the frequency in the selected channel, or press <!) t[...]

-:-- Search Programming This procedure lets you search for active frequencies in a selected range and store any or all of those frequencies into channels. For more information about searching, see "The Search Mode," page 27. Note: Be sure to set SQUELCH before you begin a search. See "Setting the Squelch" on Page 8. 1. Select a [...]

-:--. 5. Enter the upper limit of the range. r - - 1'- - - 12- - - ;31 ~:0 ~ @): : 14 15 16; Enter the (OIlANUA~ : @J@ @: frequency BSAVE 1 17 18 19' number. E3r3:€))@@: : SFT 20,----- B 8J I 0 @: @ Then, ,-------- press BB ~[3 ~ BANK 1 I U 1~ 135.987SMHzI uo ) 6. Start the search. 88(7)@@ 9FT 20 r380@@ [E]8"~ AM NFM WFM 88888 Pres[...]

-' Note: For channels 1 - 9, you can enter just a single digit. 2. Press ~ . The display alternates between the search frequency and the new channel/frequency. 3. Enter the new frequency. 14 6C. To store the search frequency in the first empty channel in another bank: 1. 88€)@@ 8FT 20 8E30@@ BE3 ~ E] ~ AM NFM WFM 88 (3 8 B Press _J- )AN){ 1 [...]

---- ~---"-'- " "--.. Auto-Store Programming This procedure searches a frequency range and automatically stores active frequencies into empty channels of the selected bank(s). Note: Be sure to set SQUELCH before you begin a search. See "Setting the Squelch" on Page 8. 1. Select the frequency range. LOCATION BASE MOBILE[...]

- 6. Select the bank(s). r - - 11- - -12- - -'31 (OSCAN):@ @ @ ~ ' Press 1 I Bank 1 14 15 181 (OIlAN~ : @ @ @: number ~~I 1 E3 (3 1 €) 17 @ 18 @ 1111 DC 1 7 S 9 1 1 1 - - - -"., ,-- -- [3 (3 d,@)20:@ ,- - __I BANK H€2ifii'iii'iiiiim'I"'iii"I'r'iiiiIE ," """""I.[...]

I = Transferring A Channel Frequency This procedure lets you transfer a stored frequency to a channel in another bank. 1. Enter the Manual Mode. Press 11 12 13 (OSCAN) 0 @ @ 14 15 16 ':OIlAN~ @@@ ~ 5 td,7 tt:;'8 ~'9 o~0~~ SFT 20 B[30@@ IIAIIK 5'1 442.500 11Hz 12.& KHz NFII 2. Select the channel with the frequency you want[...]

I I I 5. Transfer the frequency. Channel & Frequency blinks twice followed by a beep, indicating frequency has transferred to the selected channel. 18 Deleting A Stored Channel Frequency Use this procedure when you want to delete a frequency from a channel without storing a new frequency in its place. 1. Find the frequency you want to delete.[...]

I I 3. Press [ E) key. I 11 12 13 (OSCAN) 6) @ @ 14 15 18 (OIlAN~ @j @ @ E3 8 07 @18 @19 8FT 20 BI30@@ Press BANK 2 22 000.000 11Hz UO For more information, see - "The Scan Mode" on Page 20 - "The Manual Mode"on Page 32 Note: Ifyou use the Scan Mode to display the channel, press ~ to enter the Manual Mode before proceeding to [...]

-::-.. The Scan Mode Begin Scanning There are two ways to begin scanning. . Turn on the scanner. Scanning begins each time you turn the UBC3000XL Ton. . While in the Manual Mode: Press 11 12 13 4(OSCAN) 6) @ @ 14 15 16 (01lAN~ @ @ @ BSAVE 17 18 19 E380@@ 8FT 20 B80@@ BANK I U ~$1t SCAN DIo1'A" 888 SCRn In the Scan Mode, the UBC3000XL T cy[...]

- 2. Select the bank you want to turn on or off. Example - 1,2 and 3. r - - 1'- - - 1£ - - 13' (OSCAN) : 0 @ @ ~ ' Press I 1 Bank I 14 15 181 ~ : @j @ @: number ~~I . l3 (3 ' 0 '7 @ '8 @ '91 1)1,; 1 7 S ~ 1 I 1 F'{ ,---- (3 (3 d.@2O:@ ,- - __I BANK 45 I SCAN DIo'M 5 [ R N If the bank number appears at t[...]

2. Select the channel. j" - -'1- - - 12- - - 131 (0 SCAN) : 6) @ @.: Enter the 1 1 channel I 14 15 16, OMANUA 1 @ @ @: number. BSAVE 1 17 18 19 I E3 (3: 0 @ @: Then, n r press (3 (3 d: @)2O:@ 1- - __I BANK 93 Ll5L1.162sMHz 12.5 KHz NFM 3. Lockout the channel. Press 11 12 13 (OSCANJ 6) @ @ <: 0 IIAN~ @f @15 @16 BSAVE 17 18 19 8130@@ 9FT[...]

2. Select the locked-out channel. j' - -'1- - - 12- - - -131 (0 SCAN) : 0 @ @,;r- Enter the 1 1 channel 1 14 15 161 OIotANUA 1 @ @ @: number. agAVE I 17 18 19 I E38:€)@S: ---- ~ r - - - - B E] d: @20:@ 1-- __I Then, press BANK 80 '-15'-1.725 11Hz UO 12.5 KHz NFII 3. Unlock the channel. Press 11 12 13 (OSCANJ 0 @ @ 14 15 16 ~@)[...]

- - -- -- -.... Using Priority Scan You can program one Priority Channel in each of the first 10 banks. During Priority Scanning, your scanner checks these special channels every two seconds, whether or not the scanner has located an active channel. To activate Priority Scanning: Press 11 12 13 4(OSCAN) 6) @ @ 14 15 18 (OIlAN~ @ @ @ 0 ~ ~7 ~18~19 ~[...]

I Select the new channel. .- - 1'- - -'2- - - -'31 (OSCAN) : 6) @ @r-Enter the I I channel I 14 15 16 I OMANUA I @ @ @: number. - BSAVE: 17 '8 19' E38:0@@: ---sf"r 20;---- B E)) 0: @ '@ 1-- __I Then, press lANK Z 31 486.987SMttz 12.5 KHz NFM For more information, see - "The Manual Mode" on Page 32 - &quo[...]

. To add Scan Delay to an existing programmed channel: 1. Enter the Manual Mode. Press 11 12 13 (OSCAN) 0 @ @ 1~ 15 18 4( 0 IlANUA~ @ @ @ BSAVE 17 18 19 8r3€))@@ SFT 20 880@@ 2. Select the channel. j'" - -11- - - 12- - - -131 G:> SCAN) : 0 @ @ ~ Enter the 1 1 channel 1 14 15 16 I OMANUA I @ @ @: number. BSAVE 1 17 18 19' 88:0 @ [...]

- ~. The Search Mode In the Search Mode, the scanner looks for any active frequencies within a range of frequencies you select. You can search the entire range of the scanner, but it is best to select a narrower range, so that you have a better chance of finding all the active channels. Use Search if you don't have a frequency directory handy,[...]

Notes . If you want to program any ofthe frequencies you find during a search, see "Search Programming" on Page 12. . You can change the direction of the search. 813(?)@@ t':":'t f::i) 65FT ~2O ~ Press [.] key ~ ~ . ~ @ Then ~ Press B 8] ~ 8 IMC to search AM NFM WFM higher (3 13 (3 8 8 frequencies. 88€)@@ B (3 (jFT@/ @ B [...]

-:--. 3. To continue the search: Using Turbo Search If you are searching a frequency band that has a 5 kHz step, or if you override the default frequency step and set it to 5 kHz, you can select Turbo Search. This increases the search rate from 100 frequencies-per-second to 300 f req u en cies- pe r-seco nd. To select Turbo Search: 880@@ 8FT 20 (3([...]

Jsing Search Delay )n some two-way channels there might be ;hort lapses in the signal before a reply. The Search Delayfeature causes the scanner to Nait two seconds after the end of a transmission before resuming searching, in :ase there is a reply. Unlike Scan Delay, you don't have to turn on Search Delay for each frequency in the search rang[...]

Unlocking a Frequency 1. Stop the search. E3[3€)@@ SFT 20 B80@@ 88 ~ [3 ~ AM NFM WFM 88888 Press 2. Find the locked out frequency. ~ 3. Unlock the frequency. Press 11 12 13 [OSCAN) 0 @ @ 14 15 16 ~MANUA~ @ @ @ BSAVE 17 18 19 88€)@@ SFT 20 €JE]O@@ lANK 2 DM'1( DLY SRCHA ~2'8~ 139.845 11Hz HOLD 5 KHI "FII Unlocking All Frequencie[...]

The Manual Mode - Scrolling Channels When you scroll through the channels in the manual mode, you see every channel, even ones that are empty or locked out. There are two ways to scroll through all the scanner channels. . To step through all channels one at a time in ascending order: . To scroll up or down through all channels: Press 11 12 13 (OSCA[...]

-------- Selecting A Specific Channel Using this procedure, you can select any one of the scanner's 400 channels. It does not matter if the channel is locked out or empty. 1. Enter the Manual Mode. Press 11 12 13 (OSCAN) 6) @ @ 14 15 16 .OIlAN~ @@@ BSAVE 17 18 19 88J0@@ SFT 20 (380@@ BANK 62 45 1.225 11Hz 12.5 KHz NFII --- - -- -- -- ,. 2. Sel[...]

~ - rl Additional Scanner Features Using Data Skip Some frequencies carry un-modulated signals or data signals (such as pager preamble signals). If your scanner detects such a signal during scanning or searching, it remains on the channel or frequency and, after three seconds, resume SCAN or SEARCH. You can set the scanner to continue scanning aft[...]

I- Changing The Frequency Step The frequency step is the minimum space between frequencies in the Manual or Search Mode. Your scanner is pre-programmed with a default frequency step for each of its 16 bands. See "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 42. You can override the default frequency step to search in larger or smaller increments. T[...]

Setting The Signal Mode I Your scanner is capable of receiving three signal modes: . AM. . . . . . . . . . .. Amplitude Modulation . NFM. . .. Narrow Frequency Modulation . WFM . . . .. Wide Frequency Modulation Each of the scanner's 16 frequency bands is pre-programmed with a default signal mode. If you want to override the default signal mod[...]

Using Signal Attenuation You can use the Signal Attenuation feature in the manual, search, or Scan Mode. When the ATT indicator is on, the incoming signal strength is attenuated (reduced) by about 14 dB. This prevents unusually strong signals from over-loading the scanner. In the Scan Mode, you must individually program each channel you want to use[...]

"':':--- Display Light The display light lets you view the display in dark or Iow-light conditions. To turn on the light: 11 8!30@)@ SFT 20 (380@@ 88"r3~ 8"a888 Press The light stays on for about 15 seconds. Press 8 again as necessary. Holding 8 does not extend the lighted time. 38 -- - -- .--------------.... -~--~ll[...]

~ '":':-- Qptional Accessories & Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts are available for your UBC3000XL T scanner. Operating Guide (OMUBC3000XL T) I - UBC3000XLT ""'-_..-- --"""""" """'~U"" --.,.- AC Adaptor (AAD-2500U[...]

r Care & Maintenance I Battery Maintenance Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries typically suffer from a memory effect that gradually reduces their capacity over time. After two or three months of use, if you notice that the battery provides power for a slightly shorter time on each charge, do the following. 1. Leave the scanner on until the Io[...]

r Troubleshooting If your scanner is not working properly, try the solutions listed below. If you still cannot get satisfactory results, and want more information, or if you want to return the scanner for service, call or write to Uniden Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this Operating Guide. 41[...]

-- Technical Information Frequency Bands And Steps The following table shows the 16 bands you can monitor with your scanner. The signal modes and the steps are default settings that you can override. See "Setting the Signal Mode"on Page 36, and "Changingthe Frequency Step" on Page 35. 42 -- ~-- - - 1 ; - ~rl Frequency Signal Def[...]

'":":--- UBC3000XL T Birdies Birdies are internally generated frequencies that cause the scanner to stop during search or scan. If you have problems with these frequencies, use the lockout features to keep the scanner from stopping. 43 -------------------- --~-=-~A'I .- 11 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 28.6350 159.2900 35.[...]

'"'::-- ~ SE!ecifications Channels: Banks: Antenna: Rubber antenna (included) External earphone, External speaker, DC 12V power jack. 69.0(W) x 38.5(0) x 187.0(H) (mm) (Without Antenna) 370 (g) 400 20 with 20 channels per bank Bands: 16 Frequency Range: 25.0000 to 28.9950 MHz (AM) 29.0000 to 55.9950 MHz (NFM) 56.0000 to 69.9500 MHz ([...]

""::--- One Year Limited Warrant~ UNIDEN UBC 3000XL T 1 YEAR WARRANTY Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001 865498 ' ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UBC 3000XL T Scanner (herein[...]

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