BC3000XLT

400 Channel, 20-8ank Scanning Radio with 25MHz to 1.3GHz Scanning Range

OPERATING GUIDE

Controls and Indicators

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1. External Speaker Jack 1. Bank Indicators 9. Frequency Step Indicators
2. Earphone Jack 2. Search Indicator 10. Weather Scan
3. Antenna Connector 3. Signal Attenuation Indicator 11. Lockout
4. Squelch Control 4. Low Battery Indicator 12. Hold
5. On/Off Volume Control 5. Shift Indicator 13. Priority Channel
6. Keypad Lock Indicator 14. Channel Number
7. Signal Mode Indicators 15. Mode Indicators
8. Frequency Display Precautions

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:

Earphone Warning!

Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EP008). 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 you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.

Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (320). Otherwise you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the Volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Control setting.

This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.

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.

IMPORTANT!

The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community.

General Battery Warning!

Do not short circuit any Battery.

Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may explode.

Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning!

When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with this product, take note of the following warnings:

Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with any charger other than the one supplied with this product. Using another charger may damage the Batteries, or cause them to explode.

Nickel-Cadmium Batteries must be disposed of properly

Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information concerning reclamation and disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries.

Controls and Indicators

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1. Keypad
2. Enter
3. Shift
4. Search Down/Limit
5. Search Up/Hold
6. Search
~ 7. SendlWFM Signal Mode
~ 8. Auto Store/NFM Signal Mode
~ ~ 9. Frequency Step/AM Signal Mode
~ ~ 10. Speaker
c 11. Liquid Crystal Display
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:sa 12. Scan Mode
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::::I 13. Manual
~ ~ 14. Delay/Battery Save
15. Weather
16. Lock out
17. PriorityfTurbo Search
18. Signal Attenuation
19. Data Skip
20. Key Lock
21. LCD Display Light 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 . . . . . . 7

Banks and Channels . . . . 7

Scanning Versus Searching 7

Power ON . . . . . . . . 8

How Squelch Works .. 8

Setting the Squelch 8

Keypad Lockout .... 9

Programming Channels. . . . . . .. 10

Manual Programming. . . . 10

Automatic Battery Save 11

Search Programming . . . . 12

Auto-Store Programming . . . . . . . 15 Transferring A Channel Frequency . . 17 Deleting A Stored Channel Frequency 18

The Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . .

Begin Scanning . . . . . Turning Banks On or Off Locking Out Channels. . .

Lockout in Manual Mode

Locking a Channel While Scanning Unlocking a Channel . . Unlocking All Channels . . . . . . . 23

Using Priority Scan 24

Selecting A New Priority Channel 24

Using Scan Delay . . . .

The Search Mode. . . . .

Beginning A Search . . .

Scrolling Frequencies .

Using Turbo Search.

Using Search Delay .

Contents I

Locking Out Frequencies . . . 30

Locking Out a Frequency 30

Unlocking a Frequency 31

20 The Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Scrolling Channels. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Selecting A Specific Channel . . . . . 33 Scanning Weather Channels. . . . . . 34 Additional Scanner Features ..... 35

Using Data Skip . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the Frequency Step . . . 36

Setting the Signal Mode . . 37

Using Signal Attenuation .... . 38

Display Light . . . . . . . . . .. . 39

Optional Accessories & Replacement

Parts 40

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27 Care & Maintenance 41

28 Troubleshooting 42

29 Technicallnformation 43

30 Speclflcatlons.............. 45

Introduction

Your BC3000XLT Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that allows you to monitor 17 different frequency bands and the NOAA weather-information broadcasts. (See "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 43.) 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 Picture and Press Relays

• Public Service

• And Many More

You can program the BC3000XL T with up to 400 channels that are divided into 20 banks. This arrangement of banks and channels allows you to easily select which frequencies you want to scan at any time. See "Scanner Basics" on Page 7.

Your scanner comes with the Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide that provides a starting place for your scanning adventures. You can also contact a local scanning club or go to your local library for more information about interesting frequencies in your area.

Uniden® and Bearcar are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

Twin Tutbo» is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation.

Additional Features

The BC3000XL T has so many features, it might take you a while to become familiar with them all. But the following summary lets you know what's available and directs you

to the appropriate section of this Operating Guide for more detailed information.

Twin Turbo™ ScanlSearch-Delivers a maximum scan rate of 100 channels-per-second, and lets you increase the search rate from the normal 1 00 frequencies-per-second to 300 frequencies-per-second when searching by 5 kHz steps. See "Using Turbo Search" on Page 29.

25 MHz - 1.3 GHz Range-Provides you with almost limitless scanning possibilities.

Note: This range is not continuous. See "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 43.

Automatic Battery Save - Switches the unit to standby to conserve battery life.

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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. See "Using Priority Scan" on Page 24.

ScanlSearch Delay-In the Scan or Search Mode, causes the scanner to remain on a frequency two seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. See "Using Scan Delay" on Page 25 and "Using Search Delay" on Page 30.

Direct Channel Access-Allows you to manually select a specific channel without scanning. See "Selecting a Specific Channel" on Page 33.

Direct Frequency Programming-Allows you to program a specific frequency into a

channel without searching. See "Manual Programming" on Page 10.

Frequency Transfer-Lets you transfer a frequency into an empty channel. See "Transferring a Channel Frequency" on Page 17.

Variable Frequency Steps (Increments)-In the search or Manual Mode, lets you change the steps between frequencies. See "Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 36.

ChanneUFrequency Lockout-Lets you temporarily remove channels or frequencies from the scanning or search cycle. See "Locking Out Channels" on Page 21 and "Locking Out Frequencies" on Page 30.

Signal Attenuation-Reduces the scanner's sensitivity for unusually strong signals often found on the WFM (wide frequency modulation) bands. See "Using Signal Attenuation" on Page 38.

Data Skip-Lets you set the scanner to automatically continue searching or

scanning (after three seconds) when it encounters an unmodulated or data signal. I See "Using Data Skip" on Page 35.

Weather Channel Scan-Lets you easily

locate the strongest NOAA weather channel

in your area. See "Scanning Weather

Channels" on Page 34.

Keypad Lockout-Temporarily disables the keypad to prevent accidental pressing of keys. See "Keypad Lockout" on Page 9.

Memory Backup-When the battery is disconnected, retains the frequencies stored in memory for up to seven days.

External Speaker & Earphone Jacks-Allow you to connect an external speaker or earphone for custom listening. See "Supplied Scanner Accessories" on Page 4 and "Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts" on Page 40.

Display LIght-Lets you view the display more easily in dark or low-light conditions. See "Display Ughf on Page 39.

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Included with your Scanner

Your BC3000XL T Scanner comes with the following standard equipment. (See "Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts" on Page 40.)

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Rubber Antenna (AT21S)

Bell Clip (BCK300)

ACAdapter (AD70U)

Monaural Earphone 64Q (EPOOS)

• Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use the scanner.

• Immediately fill out and mail the supplied Registration Fonn.

• If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase.

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Getting Started

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 [BATT] 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 power left.

If you don't turn off the scanner within 10 minutes, it automatically turns off to prevent the battery from fully discharging.

Installing/Removing the Battery

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Slide the battery on.

To remove the battery, press the release button and slide the battery off.

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Charging the Battery

Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC300XL T from an AC outlet.

Warning! Use only the supplied AC adapter/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 operate the scanner while the battery charges.

• Disconnect the adapter/charger during a power failure.

See also, "Battery Maintenance" on Page 41.

Caution: The AC Adapter included with this scanner may be equipped with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not alter the shape of the blades to the polarized plug.

Installing the Belt Clip

To remove, lift where marked. Push in direction of arrow.

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Scanner Basics

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 BC3000XL T are numbered 1 - 400.

• A bank is a group of channels. The BC3000XL T has 20 banks with 20 channels in each.

You can turn each bank on or off to control whether its channels are included during scanning. When you turn off a bank, its channels are not erased, but are only temporarily excluded from scanning. This allows you to customize your scanning without constantly deleting and re-programming the channel frequencies.

You can also temporarily lock out individual channels within a bank during scanning. This lets you further customize your scanning without deleting channel frequencies. See "Locking Out Channels" on Page 21.

Scanning Versus Searching

Scanning and searching are similar in

that they both involve finding active frequencies within a group of

frequencies. The difference isScanning looks only at a group of programmed frequencies that are stored in the scanner's channels and grouped into banks.

Frequency Not Entered

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Frequency Locked Out (UO)

Searching looks at all the frequencies within a pre-selected range of frequencies.

If you find an interesting frequency while searching, you can store it in a channel for easier access later. See "Search Programming" on Page 12.

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PowerON

Turn the scanner on by rotating the VOLUME control clockwise.

How Squelch Work.

The squelch circuit in your scanner is like a gate. If it is too low, everything gets through ... noise, weak signals, and strong signals.

Strong SIgnaJa

--_ .. _- .... _ -_ .... -_ .. _ ..... , -- .. Noise·· •..•••..•••..•••..••• --- ,'--""" -_ .. _ -_ .... -_ ........

...&..

If the gate is set too high, nothing gets through ... not even the strong signals.

Setting the Squelch

Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

To set the Squelch, you must be in the Manual Mode. No signal should be present when adjusting Squelch.

1. Press ~ until you do not hear a signal.

(OICAN) 0' ®'2 ®IS Press--€3 @f@/®" EI § 07 ®"®"

'I\JA8O 8FT 20

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Strong SIgnaJaMedIum SignaIa_ Weak SIgnaIa __

--_ .. _-_ .. _-_ .. _-+ Noise,·· .. ··· .. ··+ --_ .. _-_ .... __ .. _- ...

1....- ---= ...... = .... =- __ -'

When the gate is correctly set, strong signals get through, but weaker signals and noise are blocked.

Strong Signals

~S;;I+

Noise··· .. ••• .. ··+ --_ .. _-_ ...... _ .... _.

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2. Turn until hiss heard.

This lowers the squelch gate so that everything gets through.

3. 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 8) to prevent accidental pressing of a key.

To lock the keypad:

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TURBO SFT 20
[3[30®®
Press and E18~[3~
hold until
......c> AM NFIot WFIot
appears. ~l3[388
lANK 1I1~!it 7
SCAlI
888 S[RN
- To unlock the keypad.

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l\IRBO 8FT 20
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Press and [38" 13 ~
hold until
......c> AM NFIot WFM
disappears. ---i3 13 !3 8l 8
IAIIK 111~!it
SCAlI
888 S[RN I

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Programming Channels

Before you can scan, you must store two or more frequencies into the scanner's channel memories. The are three ways to program new frequencies into channels-Manual Programming, Search Programming, and Auto-Store Programming.

Manual Programming

1. Select a frequency.

LOCATION

BASE

I«)BILB

PINEHURST POCATELLO

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4. Enter the frequency.

2. Enter the Manual Mode.
(OSCAN) @1 @l®13
Press~ ®4 @l(gl
BSAVE @18®19
[38 €f
1\IRBO 8FT 20
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3. Select the channel. BANK 1

The channel number begins to flash.

[- in '160.150 1

000.000 MHz

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5. Store the frequency.

(OSCAN) 0' ®'2 @/ @3 @4 @15®'.

!3 l3 €l ®" ®19

TURBO SFT 20

B [3 0 @Ii @ Press

lANK 1

'-150.150 11Hz

12.5 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 ,

in [H 3'-1

12.5 NFII

Store the frequency in the selected channel, or pressC!) twice to cancel.

Repeat these steps to program more channels.

Use the banks to store similar frequencies (e.g., local police frequencies) together. This helps the BC3000 scan faster.

Notes:

• If you make a mistake, press C!) twice and start over.

• If you enter an invalid frequency, a beep sounds and ERROR appears. Repeat Step 4.

Automatic Battery Save

If you let the BC3000XL T sit idle while you are programming channels (as you look up more frequencies, for example), the scanner may switch to the Battery Save Mode. The display does not change, but the scanner begins beeping.

To conserve batteries, the BC3000XL T switches to Battery Save when:

• In Manual Mode

• Delay is OFF

• No signal is received for 60 seconds I If you are powering the scanner from an AC outlet, the scanner will not switch to the

Battery Save Mode.

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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 frequency range.

LOCATION

BASE

)l)BILE

PINEHURST POCATELLO

2. Enter the Manual Mode.

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(OICAN): G) ~ ® : Enterlhe
@3 , @j4 @f ®"'
: 4 5 6: frequency
-' , number.
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"" '7 8 9,
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[3 81_Q~_®J-®-- Then,
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LIO -

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4. Enter the lower limit of the range.

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3. Select a channel.

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11 000.000 _

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5. Enter the upper limit of the range.

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(OICAN): 0 ~ ® : Enter the
@3 I @' @/ ~i"
: 4 5 6: frequency
13 8: 07 @/ ®1.: number.
01: I 7 8 9 I
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1 ________ press
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IAIIK 1
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uo 6. Start the search.

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TURBO 8FT 20

[3130@®

B 8 " ~-CA~-- Press

AM NFN WFM

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(08CAN) 01 @12@/
@3 ®4 ®15 @/
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[3[3
TURBO 8FT 20
[3[30®@ Press
IAIIK 1
~n~ 120.500 -
'1.1 IIHI All 68. To store the search frequency in another selected channel:

1.

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TURBO 8FT 20
[3[30®®
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AM HAl WFM
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IAIIK ,
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,1.1 "",,AM I

The scanner stops on the first active frequency it finds.

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IIIC ...

~rn. 120.500 _

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• To store the frequency, stop searching.

Then, proceed to Step 6A, 68, or 6C.

• If you do not want to store the frequency, press El to continue searching.

6A.Store the frequency in the currently displayed channel.

Note: For channels 1 - 9, you can enter just 6e. To store the search frequency in the first _K I
a single digit. empty channel in another bank: p ~i@ 120.500
2. Press ~ . The display alternates 1. 11Hz
12.& KHz All
between the search frequency and the 3. Store the search frequency.
new channel/frequency. 138 0 @ ®
BAlIK I nJABO dFr®20@
p 161 000.000 138 (OSCAN) @'€i"@f
11Hz
12.5 KHz"" ElS " i3 A E3 @/@/®'.
IN NFM WFIoI BSAVE 07 @'.®'.
720.500 11Hz 8][3 Ell S B Press 138
12.5 KHz All TURBO OSFT®20@
~r(I!1' 1313 Press
3. Enter the new frequency.

11 720.500 11Hz BANK I
(OSCAN) @' @12@/ ,2.5 KHzAIl
2. Select the bank. p 21 720.500
@4 ®'5 ®'. 11Hz
E3 12.5 KHz All
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BSAVE 07 @'.®'. (OSCAN): 0 @ ~press
EH3 ' ,Bank
TURBO (f®20@ E3 : @4 ®'5 ®": number
88 Press
BSAVE1 I
l3 ~'07 @,.®,.,
BANK I III: '7 8 9 ,
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P 161 720.500 nJRBO---SF,r 20:----
11Hz [3!3 O:® ,@
12.5 KHz All - - __ I 14

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

KOBILE

BASE

2. Enter the Manual Mode.

(OSCAN) 0' ®12 ®13 Press ~ @' @t ®1O E] 8 (ij' ®'. ($)"

[38 ()@t®

3. Enter the lower limit of the range.

Enter the frequency number.

Then, press

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P 21 120.500 11Hz

12.5 KHz All

lANK J

P ~~ 400.000 11Hz

12.& KHz All

4. Enter the upper limit of the range.

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(OICAN): CD ~ @ : Enter the
~:@f®11®1': frequency
EI 8": 0' @" ®": number.
DI: : 7 8 9:
[3 (3'!_Qs:'_®J-®-- Then,
138 \1'13 ~ press
BAlIK I
P ~~ 511.9875I1Hz
12.5 KHz All 5. Enter the Auto-Store Programming Mode.

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6. Select the bank{s).

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[0 SCAN ] : 0 ® ~press
, ,Bank
~: @4 @t @/: number
BSAVE1 I
[3 8'01@/®'9,
'7 8 9 ,
, ,
TURBO----F} ,----
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BANK ~~2 ~{I:.):~ ~~~*:'~:I:.:i~')7:1:1:'~ m
P 21 120.500 MHz
12.5 KHz All If "FULL" appears, all 20 channels of the bank are full. Select another bank.

Note: For banks 11 - 20, press SFT then the appropriate number. (Example - SFT-1 for Bank 11.)

7. Begin searching.

[3[3 0 ® ®
TURBO 8FT 20
813 o®®
B8 " Ef"~ Press
All NFM WFM
813 13 8 8
IWIK ll1' )"ljIi IRCH ...
?ia 888.888 MHz
12.& KHz NFM Active frequency stored.

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When all empty channels in the bank{s) have been programmed, FULL appears along with the last channel/frequency programmed.

IWIK •

AUTO SRCH ...

22 408.33 75 MHz

12.1 KHz NFII

60 FULL

12.' KHz NFM

Search continues.

~ljIi SRCH'"

~j@ 888.888 MHz

12.5 KHz NFM

IWIK

60 453.025 MHz

12.' KHz NFM

If there are not enough active frequencies found to fill the available empty channels, the scanner continues searching until you press ~ , or El to manually stop Auto-Store.

During Auto Store, you don't hear audio from the signals received and stored.

Auto Store will store every received transmission. Be sure to review the channels and delete any unwanted frequencies.

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Transferring A Channel Frequency

This procedure lets you transfer a stored frequency to a channel in another bank.

{OSCAN} 0' €f ®13

C't.4 14 ~5 16 ~6 18 Press ------E3 ~ ~ ~

[3 i3 rzJ @18 @/

TURBO 9FT 20

B[30@®

BANK

5'1 1..{1..{2.500 11Hz

12.6 KHz NFII

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

2. Select the channel with the frequency you want to transfer.

BANK

fD!A)(1(i I

59 1..{52.175 11Hz

12.5 KHz NFII

4. Select the desired bank. The selected bank's lowest empty channel flashes.

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~'0 ® ~press
: ,Bank
@3 , @4 @f ®18, number
: 4 5 6 :
S ~r (?j7 @18 @19:
OC'7 8 9'
, ,
TUROO---SF}" 20'----
~ 13 O:_®_:®
BANK I
P~Q~ 000.000 11Hz
12.5 KHz NFII FULL appears if all channels in the selected bank are already programmed.

BANK

I

59 1..{52.175 11Hz

12.5 KHz NFII

fFULll

12.5 KHI NFl

3.

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AM NFM WPM

8 13 !3 8 ftINIBt--- Press

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5. Transfer the frequency.

11 12 "

(OICAN) CD ® ®

@3 «« « [3 i3 (i)7 @" ®"

13 Ei if @J20 @ Press

lAM

P 101 452.775 _

11.1 KHz NI'II

The display blinks twice, confirming the transfer.

Deleting A Stored Channel Frequency

Use this procedure when you want to delete

a frequency from a channel without storing a 2.

new frequency in its place.

1. Find the frequency you want to delete.

11 12 13

(OICAN) @ @ ®

Press ---€3 ®' @/ Cil r3 i3 07 ®'. ®" 1313 o8FT@f ®

lAM I

22 408.3375_

12.1 KHz NI'II

(OICAN) 0' @12@/
@3 €i' (~/ ®"
IISINE 17 l' 18
E180®®
TUA80 8FT ~press
13800@)
IMK I
~:ri 11.1 KHz • NI'II 0 18

3.

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(OSCAN) 0'@f@f
~ @4 ®15 @"
BSAYE 07 @)18 @'9
813
TURBO 8FT 20
BI30@@ Press
BANK I
22 000.000 11Hz
uo For more information, see

- "The Scan Mode" on Page 20

- "The Manual Mode" on Page 32

Note: If you use the Scan Mode to display the channel, press ~ to enter the Manual Mode before proceeding to Step 2.

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The Scan Mode

Begin Scanning

There are two ways to begin scanning.

• Turn on the scanner. Scanning begins each time you turn the BC3000 on.

• While in the Manual Mode:

@1 ®12 13
Press~ 2 ®
@3 @/ @/®18
BSAVE (j)7 ®18@/
EH3
TURBO 8FT 20
880@@
::~ 1I1~
BBB SCRN In the Scan Mode, the BC3000 cycles through all the channels you have programmed in the banks that are currently active.

For more information see

- "Scanner Basics" on Page 7

- "Programming Channels" on Page 10

- "Turning Banks On or Off" on Page 20.

The scanner stops on each channel that is broadcasting a signal and automatically resumes scanning when the signal stops. Or, you can press (-SCAN )to resume scanning.

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lANK

50 120.025 11Hz

,2.& KHzAIl

Turning Banks On Or Off After you have programmed channels in several of the scanner's banks you can customize which channels you scan by turning the banks on or off.

1.

@' 12 13
Press~ ®®
@'3 @/@/®'.
BSAVE @7 ®'. ®'9
1313
TURBO 8FT 20
8E)O@@
lANK '1I~!1t
SCAN
BBB SCRN For more information see

- "Using Scan Delay" on Page 25

- "Using Data Skip" on Page 35

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2. Select the bank you want to turn on or off. Example - 1, 2 and 3.

r - - i1- - -"':if - - -131
~:0 ® u-press
, ,Bank
I 14 15 18 I
(OIlANUA~ : @l ® 6: number
BSAVE1 I
[3 !3' (?f @/ ®'9,
1)1; '7 8 9 ,
, ,
TUROO---SFT 20'----
13 8 0 :_®.i'®
BANK 411
SCAlI
S[RN If the bank number appears at the top of the display, the bank is on. If not, it is off.

Notes:

• Use the zero key to select bank 10.

• To select banks 11 - 20, press 0 followed by the appropriate number key. (Example: 0 G)) The numbers 11 -

20 appear next to the corresponding number keys.

• You can turn on a bank whether or not you have stored frequencies in any of its channels. The scanner still only scans programmed channels.

• One bank must always be on. If you try to turn off all 20 banks, Bank 1 will automatically activate.

Locking Out Channels

The lock-out feature lets you further customize the channels that you want to scan at a particular time.

For example, if a stored frequency broadcasts almost all the time, the scanner will stop on it and stay. You can lock out that channel when you are more interested in the other channels for the current scanning session .

When you lock out a channel, it is temporarily excluded from scanning, but it

remains programmed so that you can easily unlock it for scanning later.

You can select a locked out channel using the Manual Mode. See "The Manual Mode" on Page 32.

Lockout in Manual Mode 1. Enter the Manual Mode.

I

(OSCAN] 0' ®'2 ®'3 Press ~ @< ®'5 €i' [3 i3 07 @/®'9

TURBO 8FT 20

8!30@®

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2. Select the channel.

• - - 1'- - - 12- - -'3'

(oseAN): 0 ® @ Enterthe

I I channel

~~ 14 15 161

~@ ® ®: number.

BSAVE I 17 18 ts I

13 8: 0 a ~: Then,

TUABO ~ - - -IT ' ~ - !"-- press

13 8 d:®20:®

1- I

lANK I

93 454. 152sMtt.

12.5 KHz NFM

3. Lockout the channel.

(OSCAN] 0' ®'2 @'3 ~ @'@J"®" EI i3 07 @,. ®'.

TURBO 8FT 20

EJElO®®

Press

BANK

93 454. 152sMtt.

LJO 12.5 KHz NFM

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For more information, see

- "The Manual Mode" on Page 32 .

- "The Scan Mode" on Page 20.

Locking a Channel While Scanning

If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too-frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning.

1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel.

BANK 4

SCAN

80 454.725 Mtt.

'2.5 KHz NPM

2. Then:

(OSCAN] 0' ®'2 @'3 <23 @' ®'5 ®'.

(3 8 07 ®" ®"

TlJABO SFT 20

Press E1 !3 0 ® ®

Note: Because the channel is locked-out, you cannot use the Scan Mode to select it.

The scanner immediately resumes scanning because that channel is no longer in the scanning sequence.

Unlocking a Channel

Note: Empty channels are automatically locked. You cannot unlock an empty channel.

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

2. Select the locked-out channel.

Then, press

lANK

80 454.125 11Hz

UO 12.& KHz NFII

3. Unlock the channel.

Press

lANK

2. Enter the Manual Mode.

{OSCAN} 0' ®12 @'3

P ~ if'::'i.4'· ~5'5 ®"

ress~ ~ ~

I

3. Unlock all channels.

0' ®12@'3 04 ®'5 ®'" 07 ®'8 ®19

80 454.125 11Hz

12.5 KHz NFII

~

BSAVE

i3l3

for about TURBO

2 seconds. ---€) !3

Press and hold

You hear two beeps when all channels are unlocked.

Unlocking All Channels

If you have locked out many channels and want to unlock them all, or if you have forgotten exactly which channel you have locked out, you can simply unlock all channels at once.

1. While. scanning, turn on each bank that contains channels you want to unlock.

r - -'1- - - If - - 131
(0 SCAN ) : CD ® ~press
, '4 '5 " Bank
~: ® ® 6 ": number
BSAVE'
13 !3 I 07 ®'8 ®'9:
1)1; I 7 B 9 I
I ,
TURBO---SF1 20'----
[3!3 O:®:®
- - --,
~~ '"~
888 5[RN 23

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~ 0' ®'2 ®'3 @3 @·@l®'· [3 i3 07 @/@/

TURBO 8FT 20

880@@

{OSCAH} 0' ®'2 ®'3 @3 @' @/@)" E] i3 07 ®18 ®'9

Press ---s-j13 dFT@2O@

Note: If you have more than one bank selected that has a programmed priority channel, the lower channel number has top priority.

Data Skip is not active in this mode.

Selecting A New Priority Channel

There is one priority channel in each of the first 10 banks. The scanner is pre-programmed with the first channel of each of these banks as a priority channel. However, you can change the priority channel to be any other channel within the bank.

Note: When you select a new priority channel, the old priority channel automatically becomes a regular channel.

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

{OSCAH} 0' ®'2 ®'3 Press ~ (3)' (~/ ®'. [3 i3 07 @;" ®'9

TURBO 8FT 20

(3[30@@

The scanner begins normal scanning, but if it detects a signal on a priority channel, it remains on that channel until the signal ends. See "Using Scan Delay" on Page 25.

WlK '" ~j(t SCAN

888 5CRN

SANK ~~"II SCAN PRI

P ~~ 120.500 11Hz

12.5 KHzAIl

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2. Select the new channel.

__ I

31 '-186.9875_

12.1 __

For more information, see

- "The Manual Mode" on Page 32

- "The Scan Mode" on Page 20

Note: If you use the Scan Mode to select the channel, press (!3 to enter the Manual Mode before proceeding to Step 2.

You hear two beeps and P appears at the left of the display.

Using Scan Delay

On some two-way channels there might be short lapses in the signal while waiting for a reply.

The Scan Delay feature causes the scanner to wait two seconds after the end of a

transmission before resuming scanning, in case there is a reply.

See also ·Using Search Delay" on Page 30. You must individually program each channel you want to use Scan Delay feature.

• After programming a new channel:

(OIlCAN) @' ®'2@/
~ @l @/®"
Press E1'§ 07 @)"®"
llJABO 8fT 20
B[30®®
-- I
D1.'
162 cS2.900 -
12.1 "iliA_ I

3. Change the new channel to Priority.

(OIlCAN) 0' @'2@/
~ €l ®'5 ®"
IISAVE 07 @/®"
[313
Press and hold ~ 8FT 20
for 2 seconds IJO o®®
IAIIK I
I'N
P 31 '-186.9875_
11.1 11Hz II .. 25

• To add Scan Delay to an existing programmed channel:

1. Enter Manual Mode.

{OSCAN} @' @f @/

~ ~4"~5'6®'8 Press~ ~ ~

Then, press

lANK I

9 7 Lf 5 1.400 MHz

12.5 KHz NFM

2. Select the channel.

lANK

97

DLY

Lf 5 1.400 MHz

12.5 KHz NFM

3. Turn Scan Delay ON. OR

Wait until the scanner stops on the channel and press DL Y.

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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, or if new stations have

been added since the directory was published.

Beginning A Search

To set the limits and begin searching: 1. Select a frequency range.

LOCATION

BASE

MOBILE

PINEHURST POCATELLO

2. Enter the Manual Mode.

[OSCAN} 0' ®12 @f Press --€3 @4 @/ @f [3 8 0/ ®'8 ®'.

TURBO 8FT 20

[3!30®®

3. Enter the lower limit of the range.

Enter the frequency number.

Then, press

BANK I

~?'(fj, 1 3 7.000 11Hz

12.5 KHz NFII

4. Enter the upper limit of the range

Enter the frequency number.

Then, press

BANK I

I

~?:(fj, 1'14.000 11Hz

11.1 KHz NFII

5. Begin the search.

EJI3®®®

TURBO SFT 20

BI30®®

E1 8 ~ g---~--- Press

AM NFM WFM

88888

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Notes

• If you want to program any of the frequencies you find during a search, see ·Search Programming" on Page 12.

• You can change the direction of the search.

1313®®®
T\JIW) 8FT 20
BEJO®@
~Press
EI 8 ~ 13 to search
AM NFW - higher
881388 frequencies.
138(?)®®
- 8FT 20
[3EJO®@
138 "'13 ~ Press
to search
AM NFW - lower
88[388 frequencies. Scrolling Frequencies

Scrolling temporarily suspends a search and allows you to manually move up or down through the frequencies.

1. To begin scrolling:

r38®®®
T\JIW) 8FT 20
[3EJO®@
EJ E3 " 13 {;j Press
AM """ -
E3 8 [3 8 E3
... I
IIICH.
~:~ 137.6'10 -
HOLD • II1II ,.,. 2. Move up or down by the displayed frequency step.

EJI3(?)®®
TURBO 8FT 20
BI30®® Press
8 8 mtomoveup
AM """ ..... or
E3 8 [3 . r==t to move down.
... I
IIICH.
~"~ 137.6'15 -
~,,'
HOLD • lOb ,.,. Note: The arrows next to the SRCH indicator show the last direction you scrolled.

If you want to change the frequency step, see "Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 36.

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3. To continue the search:

13l30®®
l\JRIIO 8FT 20
I3EJO®®
EJ 8 " Ef""~ Press
AIot NFII WFM
813(388
IWII( I
IIICH ..
~:~BBB.8BB -
I KHI .PM Note: The search resumes in the direction that you last scrolled.

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 1 00 frequencies-per-second to 300 frequencies-per-second.

To select Turbo Search:

(OICAN) 0' ®" ®13
@3 @f @t ®"
IISAVE 07 @"®"
88
Press ~ 8FT 20
13 o®®
IWII( I
PIlI .~
~?:~BBB.8BB -
I KHI .PM SRCH begins flashing.

For more information, see

- "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 43.

- "Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 36.

I

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Using Search Delay

On some two-way channels there might be short lapses in the signal before a reply. The Search Delayfeature causes the scanner to wait two seconds after the end of a transmission before resuming searching, in case there is a reply.

Unlike Scan Delay, you don't have to turn on Search Delay for each frequency in the search range. Search Delay works for the entire frequency range you chose.

To turn on Search Delay:

(OICAN) 0'@/@/
@3 @f®'&®"
press~ czj' @l®"
T\JA8O 8FT 20
(3(30@®
- I
DLY I_A
~' ·~888.888 -
~ .. ,
I 11Hz Nfl! Press DL Y again, to turn off Search Delay. Locking Out Frequencies

Note: This feature is similar to locking out a programmed channel, except you can only lock out 50 frequencies. You can lock out any number of channels.

During a search, you might repeatedly encounter frequencies that you are not interested in. Also, all scanners are subject to receiving internally generated frequencies (called birdies) that stop your scanner's search when there is no real signal present. See "BC3000XL T Birdies" on Page 44.

In either case, you can lock out up to 50 such frequencies to make your scanner search more efficiently. If you try to lock out more than 50 channels, the 51 st channel replaces the first channel in memory.

Locking Out a Frequency

When the scanner stops on a frequency you want to lock out:

0' 12 13
(OICAN) ®®
@3 @f (~/ ®"
IlSAYE 07 @/@l
Ell3
T\JR8O 8FT 20
Press E)[30@®
IIAIIK I
DLY IIICHA
s: ·~888.888 -
~ •• <,
1KHz Nfl! Searching resumes immediately.

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Unlocking a Frequency 3. Unlock the frequency. 1. Stop the search.
1. Stop the search.
{OSCAN] 01 ®12 (§/ 138 ® ® ®
[313 ® ® ® TURBO SFT 20
@3 @.@/&/ 880®®
1\JRBO 9FT 20
813 0@® EJ 8 07 ®18@f 88 ~ EJ ~ Press
D~ 7 8 9
88 " 13 ~ Press 1\JRBO .... NFM WFI.t
cJ@/@ 1313 8 8 8
AN. NFM WFM Press EJEl
813 [3 8 8 lANK
I 2. Unlock all frequencies.
IRCH
2. Find the locked out frequency. ~"~ 139.845
~,' 11Hz
HOLD & KHz NFII
8[3 ® ®® Unlocking All Frequencies (OSCAN ) 0' ®'2 ®13
1\JRSO o9FT@l@ If you have locked out many frequencies @3 @' @l®'6
88
and want to unlock them all, or if you have BSAVE
Press 813 07 @i6@'.
88 EJ ~tomoveup forgotten which ones you locked out, you Press and
can unlock all frequencies at the same time. hold for 1\JRBO
AN. NFM WFM or 2 seconds. ~ 8 dFf@2O@
813 (3 §]F"I to move down.
C

lANK I You hear two beeps. All locked out
IReH ...
~:~ 139.845 frequencies are now unlocked.
11Hz
HOLOUO & KHz NFII I

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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:

[OSCAN] 01 ®12 @/ Press ----E3 @4 @i' ®18

1313 €f « ®19

TURBO 8FT 20

BI30@®

• To scroll up or down through all channels:

[OSCAN) 01 ®12 ®13 Press ~ 04 @i" ®18 [3 13 (?J ®18 ®18

TURBO SFT 20

B[30@®

BANK

E1130®@

TURBO 8FT 20

l3[30@®

P 61 '-I50.3125IHz

12.& KHz NFII

Press

B 8 m- ~tomoveup

AM NFII WPM or

E3 13 [3 ~ :8 to move down.

BAlIK

62 '-151.225 1Hz

12.1 KHz NFII

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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.

[OSCAN) @' ®'2®'3
Press--€3 @4 @/(i/
BSAVE 07 ®18 ®18
813
TURBO SFT 20
r3!30®®
lANK •
62 LIS 1.225 MHz
12.1 KHz .FM 2. Select the desired channel.

.... K

3.

[OSCAN) @' ®'2 ®13
Press~ ®4 &/ (i/
BSAVE 07 ®'8®'9
13e?l
TURBO 8FT 20
[3[30®®
BANK •
75 LlSO. 112 5MHz
12.5 KHz NFM I

~6~~ 75

12.1 KHz NFII

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Scannin Weather Channels

At any time and from any mode, you can press El to enter the Weather Channel Search Mode.

1. To find the first active NOAA weather channel frequency in your area:

(OSCAH) @' ®'2®'3
G3 @' @i5 ®'8
BSAVE @7 ®'8@'9
Press 813
TURBO dFT@20@
(3[3
lANK •
~,~@ 152.550 11Hz
WX 25KHI NFII 2. To find the next active weather channel:

[OSCAN) @' ®'2 ®'3
@3 @' ®'5 ®'8
BSAVE 07 ®"@'9
Press ~!3
TURBO dFT@20@
[3[3
lANK •
n~@ 152.550 11Hz
WI 25KHz NFII OR

1380@@

TURBO 8FT 20

[3130@@

Press

B E3 ~IIIIC ~tomoveup

AM NFM WFM or

8 13 S ~ ~ to move down.

In some areas, you can receive several weather channel frequencies. In fringe areas, or in other problem-reception areas, you might not receive any weather channel frequency.

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I

1.

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, begins to beep.

You can set the scanner to continue scanning after a 3-second delay, when it encounter such signals.

Note: Data Skip is not available for the AM

ft:'!..1" ~2'2 ~3'3 Press ~ \!# ~ ~

~ @/@/®'.

BSAVE

8J l3 fiJ @/ ®'.

l\IRBO 8FT 20

[3(30@®

::~~4li1f7

888 SCRN

::~ '"4li1t

888 SCRN

The scanner defaults to Data Skip in the Search Mode.

• KHz Nfll

BANK I

111ft SACHA

~~?~8 88.8 8811Hz

If you want to disable Data Skip during search:

band and is not active during Priority scan. [3(3 0 ®®
Note: You can turn Data Skip on or off at 2.
any time during scanning. TURBO SFT 20
To turn on Data Skip while scanning: [3[3 0@®
138 0®® press~
El " S ~
TURBO SFT 20
[313 0@® AM NFM WFM
Press 8[3 [3 8 8
El~
" S ~ lANK I
AM NFM WFM
8E! !3 8 8 ~3?~888.888 11Hz
5 KHz NFII 35

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 17 bands. See "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 43. You can override the default frequency step to search in larger or smaller increments.

To override the default frequency step:

[38 0®®
lU"BO SFT 20
1380®@
88 " !3 ~
Press 138~ "FlO WFM
8 8
BANK I
SRCH&
?),iJ 55.520 11Hz
-, , "
i KHz WFII To return to the default frequency step:

(OSCAN] 01 ®12®13
@3 @4 @f ®"
BSAVE 07 ®18®19
813 Press twice.
[38~@f®
lANK I
SRCH&
?),ii 55.520 11Hz
10KHz WFII 36

Setting The Signal Mode

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 17 frequency bands

is pre-programmed with a default signal mode.

If you want to override the default signal mode for a particular frequency:

1. Enter the Manual Mode.

{OSCAN} 0' ®12 ®'3 Press ~ Gf ®'5 ®18 13 i3 07 @18 @f

T\JRBO 8FT 20

[3El0®®

2. Select a different signal mode.

1313 0 @ ®
TURBO 8FT 20
[313 ~®®
Press
88 " 13 A Then,
r.au.--~--WEM... press
8 8 ~~ __ B __ 8' mode.
lANK i
89 '-/52.875 MHz
12.5 KHz ~FIi~ Note: When you override the default signal mode, the signal mode indicator flashes.

3. To return to the default signal mode:

88 0 @ ®
TURBO G:@/®
813
Press
138 " [3 A Then,
r:.AM.. __ YFM __ WEM... press
E3 13 ~~ __ 8 __ ~ mode.
lANK i
89 '-/52.875 MHz
'2.$ IOIz NFM I

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Using Signal Attenuation

You can use the Signal Attenuation feature in the manual, search, WX, or Scan Mode.

When the ATT indicator is on, the incoming signal strength is attenuated (reduced) by about 15 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 the Signal Attenuation feature.

In the Search Mode

1. Set the search limits and press El . See "The Search Mode" on Page 27.

2. Turn Signal Attenuation on.

EJ80®®

lURBO 8FT 20

I3EJO®®

Press 8 8 " EJ ~

AM NAt WFM

88888

WI

In the Manual Mode:

Tum Signal Attenuation on for a specific channel. 1.

IIICH.t.ATT

138 888.888 _

11.1 11Hz NI'II

2.

EJr30®®

lUR80 8FT 20

I3EJO®®

Press EJ 8 Y?J EI ~

AM NAt WFM

881388

All signals are reduced during the search. Press EI again during search to turn off Signal Attenuation for the Search Mode.

In the Scan Mode

When the scanner stops on a channel:

880®®
TUNO 8FT 20
13E10®®
Press EJ8Y?JEJA

AM NAt WFM
E3l3138E3
BANK 2
SCAN ATT
P 31 486.9875_
12.1 KHz NFII To change, press EI again.

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Display Light

The display light lets you view the display in dark or low-light conditions.

To turn on the light:

l3!30®®

llJRBO 8FT 20

BI30@®

EJ8"8~ press--s-ra 8 8 8

I

The light stays on for about 15 seconds. Press EJ again as necessary. Holding EJ does not extend the lighted time.

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Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts

The following optional accessories and replacement parts are available for your BC3000XL T scanner.

Operating Guide (OMBC3000XLT)

I

.

-

MJ'd'ttSM

BC3000XLT

4011-~28-_ ....... -_ m.rH\"Il~

....... -

AC Adapter (AD70U)

Rubber Antenna (AT21B)

Monaural Earphone 64Q (EPOOB)

Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide

Belt Clip (BCK300)

Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (UA502A)

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Spare Battery (BP2500)

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 low battery warning sounds and the [low batt] indicator appears.

2. Recharge the battery for 14-16 hours to ensure a full charge.

General Use

• Turn off the scanner before removing the battery .

• Always write down the programmed channels/frequencies in case of a memory loss.

• Always firmly press each scanner key so that you hear the entry tone.

Location

• If strong interference or electrical noise is received, move the scanner. A higher location usually results in better reception.

• Do not use the scanner is high-moisture environments, such as a kitchen or bathroom.

• Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.

• Do not plug the scanner's AC adapter/charger into an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Care & Maintenance

Cleaning

• Disconnect the AC adapter/charger while you clean the scanner.

• Clean only the outside of the scanner

with a mild detergent. I

• To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the scanner.

• Do not rub the display window.

• Do not use excessive amounts of water.

Repairs

• Do not attempt any repairs. The scanner contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center, or take the scanner to a qualified repair technician.

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Troubleshooting

If your scanner is not working properly, try the solutions listed below.

Problem Possible Solutions
Scanner doesn't • Be sure the battery is installed and properly
work at all charged.
• Check the AC adapter/charger connections.
• Be sure the scanner is turned on.
Poor reception • Check the antenna connection.
• Move the scanner to a different location.
Scan won't stop • Adjust the SQUELCH control.
• Check the antenna connection.
• Trv a search. All channels miaht be inactive.
Scan won't start • Be sure the selected banks have channels
programmed.
• Adjust the SQUELCH control. Problem Possible Solutions
Search won't • Adjust the SQUELCH control.
start
Keypad won't • Check the Keypad Lock feature
work If you still cannot get satisfactory results, and want more

information, or if you want to return the scanner for service, call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this Operating Guide.

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Technical Information

Frequency Bands And Steps

The following table shows the 17 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 37, and "Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 36.

Frequency Signal Default
Coverage (MHz) Mode Steps (kHz)
25.0000 to 25.9950 AM 5.0
26.0000 to 28.9950 AM 5.0
29.0000 to 53.9950 NFM 5.0
54.0000 to 71.9500 WFM 50.0
72.0000 to 75.9950 NFM 5.0
76.0000 to 107.9500 WFM 50.0
108.0000 to 136.9875 AM 12.5
137.0000 to 173.9950 NFM 5.0
174.0000 to 215.9500 WFM 50.0
216.0000 to 224.9950 NFM 5.0
225.0000 to 399.9875 AM 12.5
400.0000 to 511.9875 NFM 12.5 Frequency Signal Default
Coverage (MHz) Mode Steps (kHz)
512.0000 to 549.9500 WFM 50.0
760.0000 to 805.9500 WFM 50.0
806.0000 to 823.9875 NFM 12.5
849.0125 to 868.9875 NFM 12.5
894.0125 t01300.0000 NFM 12.5 I

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BC3000XL 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.

Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
28.6350 134.2375 148.5550 161.0800 403.3375 967.8000
35.7950 136.0250 150.3450 161.0850 428.6125 967.8375
37.0950 137.6400 152.1350 169.3750 428.6250 1083.9500
37.1000 137.6500 153.6000 230.4750 434.1500 1083.9875
42.400 137.8150 153.9200 288.1000 455.3500 1114.0500
74.2000 139.6050 153.9250 312.4625 497.7500 1260.3000
110.9625 141.3950 155.7100 312.4750 820.7000 1290.4000
115.2375 143.1850 155.7150 350.8000 850.0875
132.2750 144.9750 159.2900 368.7000 908.4500
132.4500 146.7650 159.2950 3n.6500 937.7000 44

Specifications

Channels: 400

Banks: 20 with 20 channels per bank

Bands: 17

Frequency Range:

25 to 25.9950 MHz (AM)

26.0000 to 28.9950 MHz (AM) 29.0000 to 53.9950 MHz (NFM) 54.0000 to 71.9500 MHz (WFM) 72.0000 to 75.9950 MHz (NFM) 76.0000 to 107.9500 MHz (WFM) 108.0000 to 136.9875 MHz (AM) 137.0000 to 173.9950 MHz (NFM) 174.0000 to 215.9500 MHz (WFM) 216.0000 to 224.9950 MHz (NFM) 225.0000 to 399.9875 MHz (AM) 400.0000 to 511.9875 MHz (NFM) 512.0000 to 549.9500 MHz (WFM) 760.0000 to 805.9500 MHz (WFM) 806.9000 to 823.9875 MHz (NFM) 849.0125 to 868.9875 MHz (NFM) 894.0125 to 1300.0000 MHz (NFM)

WX: 7 Preprogrammed NOAA Weather Service Channels

Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C Antenna:

Scan Rate: 100 channels

per second External Jacks:

Search Rate: 1 00 steps per second - normal

300 steps per Size:

second - Turbo

Scan Delay: 2 seconds

Audio Output: 0.5W nominal into 8n Weight: intemal speaker;

3mW nominal into

32nstereo

headphone;

8mW nominal into

64nsupplied

earphone.

Power Requirements: BP2500 Ni-Cd Battery- 6VDC, 600 mAH

AD70U AC Adapter - Input AC120V 60 Hz, Output DC 12V, 200 mA Rubber antenna (included)

External earphone, External speaker,

DC 12 V power jack 2.7 in. (W) x 1 % in. (D) x 7.3 in. (H)

(Without Antenna)

13 oz.

I

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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 matenals and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is

(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone

other than an authorized Uniden service center

for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor Will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also h~ve other rights which vary from state. to state. ThiS war-. ranty is void outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORM· ANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return

it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service

8707 North By Northeast Blvd. P.O. Box 501368 Indianapolis, IN 46250

(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday

Covered under one or more of the following patents:

RE 31 ,523 4,027,251 4,057,760 4,092,594 4,100,497 4,114,103 4,123,715 4,156,193 4,157,505 4,179662 4,219,821 4,270,217 4,398,304 4,409,688 4,455,679 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,597,104 4,627,100 4,481,302 4,888,815 4,932,074 4,947,456 5,014,348 5,199,109

and other Patents Pending_

UBZZ01247ZZ

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All rights reserved.

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