BC8500XLT Auto Scanner { | { i j } OPERATING GU!PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this ung to rain or moisture. NOTE: The Installation, possession, of 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. 3 ig a registered tedemerk of Uniden America Comporation ig a registered racemari of Uniden Amarica Corporaion. = + Ss Set £—_—_—————_————————— Table of Contents Sening the LCD Dispisy Lint Preventing Accidental Programming . pay eaAbout Your New BC8500XLT The BCSS00XLT is 2 brand new sizte-cf-the-art information recio with automatic scanning capabsites. You can use ? at home as a base unit, or install in your vehicle 2s a mobile unit The BCSSOOXLT can store frequencies such a5, police, fire’ememgency, marine, air, ‘weather, and other broadcasts into 20 banks of 25 channels each. The new Rotary Tuner feature enables rapid and easy selection of channels and frequencies. And with AUTO STORE, you can automatically program any channel. Wah the BC-S500XLT. you can scan all $00 channels at selectabie speeds, Including the super fast Turbo Scan. In addition, the BCSSOOXLT has ALTO SORT —an auiormaiic frequency Sorting feature for faster scanning within each bank. What is Scanning? Uniike standard AM or FM radio Stations, mes! two-way communications (listed below] do not transmit continuously. The BCSSO0XLT scans programmed channels iat the rate of up t0 100 channels per second (in Turbo Scan Mode), until it finds an active frequency. Scanning siops on an activa frequency, and remains on that channel 2s long 2s tha transmission continues. When the transmission ends, and no response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received. An optional DELAY can be Set so thal the scanner stays on the channel fot 2 more seconds, waiting for another transmission before resuming scanning. Types of Communication ‘You wil be able to monfor communication such as: Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA weather broadcasts Business industrial radio Unity . trucks, and radroads Marine and amateur (ham radia) bands @ Airbard @ Public Service 800 MHz band And many more in the 25-1300 MHz range. (Note: Cedular isfephone irequencies cannot ba received)N " Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Ciub and ofher similar hobby clubs have publications, infermatior on computer bulletin beards, and even contests for the radio enthusiast, See the enclosed pampilets for more information. Additional information is also available through your local Ebrary. Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this [ist @ BCSSOOXLT Auto Scanner Telescoping Antenna. AC Adapter (ADS20U) This Operating Gude Frequency Directories Order Form and other forms F any Rems are missing of damaged. contact your place of purchasa immediately. Compiete and mail your Registration Form immedatety. Pleasa read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. Also, be ‘Sure to fil cut the Product Registration card at the back of this Guide. Then, detach and mail the Product Registration card. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your BC8SO0XLT are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: (817) 842-2483, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Betty Bearcat Frequency Directery!Local Directories - Lists 2 mewn frequencies throughout the U.S. of just for your area. CTCSS Tone Beard (BC005) - This internal tone board allows squeich to be broken only when a CTCSS tone is received. For inforration on board instalation, see “CTCSS Operation’ later in this manual.Feature Highlights Turbo Scan - This lighining-fest technology enables the BCSS00XLT to Scan and search up to 100 channels per second or 100 steps per second. Because the frequency coverage is So large (ss¢ "Technical Specfications* section for bard listing), a very fest scanning systemis essential That is why we combined our latest technology — Turbe Scan — mio the BCSS00XLT VFO Control - (Variable Frequency Oscillator) Tum the large Rotary Tuner 10 select the desired frequency or channel. 500 Channels - ipa eat prosseer pact thaad Srey cheat store one 20 Banks — Each bank contains 25 channels, useful for storing simfar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles. 25-1300 MHz ~ Indicates the range of frequencies that can be searched Within the bands of your scanner. (Nete: The irequency coverage is not totally continuous between 600-900 MHz) 10 Priority Channels — You can assign one Prorty channel for each of the 10 banks, A-J, This allows you to keep track of activity on your mest impertant channel(s) whia monforing other channels for fansmissions. Auto Store — Automatically stores all active frequencies within the SpecHied bank(s). Auto Sorting — Programmed frequencies are auiomatically sored within each bank for faster scanning. Auto Recording - le essere eps yo mecont chanel acieay. Boris scanner onto a tapeInstalling the BC8500XLT 1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into tha DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel 2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wail outlet. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into tha “ANT connector. Extend the antenna to BS full height. For frequencies higher than 406 MH, shortening the antennz may improve the reception. 4. you need a better viewing angle, fip the foiding legs down to raise the front of the scanner. For use with an optional extemal speaker: Piug the extemal speaker iio the "EXT S* jack located on the front of the scanner. For use with an optional tape recorder: Connect a cable from the "UNE" jeck on the front of the scanner to the microphone ingut of a tape recorder, Connect a cable from the ACA-type “ALA” jack on the back of the scanner to the recorder's "REMOTE" jack. (For instructions on how to set up channel recording, see "Taps Recording Channel Communication’ later in this manual) Fer use with an optional CTCSS Tone Board: Refer to "CTCSS Instafation”, iocafed near the end of this manual. Helpful Hints if strong interference or electrical noiss is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. ® if you are coerating the scanner ina fringe area or need to improve: reception, use an optional antenna designed for mutti-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) ithe optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxal cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the optional antennas.Controls and Functions Front Panel | mc5 a | ees | Se St | i se8 — DiM KEY Use [DIM] to @uminate the LCD Display at night, or under dm conditions. AUX KEY Prass [AUX] to program a channel so it can be tape tecorded when scanning stops on Bs channel. STEP KEY Press [STEP] to change the factory preset auto step to another value. COUNTMEM Press [COUNT/MEM] to display count of the number of times the scanner stopped on a channel during 2s last sean. Press and hold ([COUNT/MEM] to display which channels in a bank have been Programmed, locked out, or set 2s Prionty channels. SEND KEY Press [SEND] to transfer a programmed frequency to any open (empty) bank channel or to a channel already programmed. LEO DISPLAY The Iquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel and frequency. i alsa displays the mode, status, and bank indicators. BANK KEYS: (The set of 10 latter keys, A through J, and the set of number keys, through §) Each bank contains 25 channe's in which you can store Irequencies. During Scan Mode, press any of these keys to select or deselect a bank (Only the selected bank incicztor(s} appear on the display.) HOLD KEY Press [HOLD] in Search Mode to stop searching. The"HOLD" LED ison.) Press [HOLD] again 10 step up one channel. Press and hold [HOLD] for more than 1 second to rapidly move through the 6SEARCH KEY AUTO KEY UMIT KEY SPEED KEY DELAY KEY frequencies. In Hold Mode, press [LIMIT] to STEP DOWN ts the next lower frequency. To resume the search, press [SAC]. Press [SRC] to search for active frequencies within preset ranges of any band. Use [AUTO] to automatically store active frequences into open (empty) channels of specified banks. This key has two functions in Search Mode: (a) to step down a frequency; and (b) to set the search band limits. Press [SCAN] to start scanning all programmed channels that are not locked out. (‘Sean* appears on the display during scanning.) In Scan or Search Mode, press [MANUAL] to stop scanning or searching, and to select a channel. After you stop the scanner, press [MANUAL] again to STEP UP a channel. Press and hod to Fapicly step through the channais. ‘You can assign "priority" to one channel of each selected bank. Priority is scanned from the lowest bank to the highest bank. To assign priomty, first select a channel, and then press and held [PRI] fer mors than 2.5 seconcs. Press [SPEED] to select the scanning speed, normal or TURSO SCAN. (In Turbo Scan Mode, "Turbo" appears above “Scan* on the display.) Al normal speed, the scanner scans 16 to 20 channels per second. In Turbo speed, the scanner scans more than 100 channels per second. Use [DELAY] to tum ON or CFF the automatic 2-second delay Guring scanning or searching for active frequencies. (In Delzy Mode, "DELAY" LED is on.) Press [LAO] ta “lock out” or prevent scanning of the displayed channel, including Prorty Channels. ("L/O* appears on the splay.) To uriock a channel, press [L/O] again. Press and hoi’ [L/O] for more than 2.5 seconds to clear all locked out channeis in the current bank (Note: Locking cut a channel will not erase he Programmed irequency.)FROGAAM KEY NUMERIC KEYPAD ENTER KEY YF? CONTROL (ROTARY TUN) UNE INPUT EXT. SP, (Used only 7 an optional CTCSS Tone Board is installed.) This key enables CTCSS operation, and for programming channels ta receive CTCSS tone frequencies. Squelch is opened only when a CTCSS tone is received. (For more information, ses *CTCSS Operation’ toward the end of this manual) Use the [PROG] key when programming ALPHA disciay screans: or CTCSS frequences. Use these keys to program a channel for scanning. Also use to access a channel Girectly wh [MANUAL]. (Within the numenc keypad) Press [E] to store a displayed frequency into any displayed channel. (Note: Mf you try to Store the Same frequency into another channel, the Gsplay wil indicate he waging! channel for tat frequency. To store the same frequency into the selected channel, press [E] again.) Use Rotary Tuner to tune through channels or frequencies. depending on the setting of the [FREG/CHAN] key. Turn control Clockwise to STEP UP, or counterclockwise to STEP DOWN, Press tha [FREG/CHAN] key to akemate between channe/ or frequency mode. When the CHAN LED (green) Is on, you can tune through channels with the Rotary Tuner. When the FREQ LED (red) is on, you can tune through frequencies with the Rotary Tuner. Press the [LOCK] key to erable or dsable the Rotary Tuner. When "Lock" mode is on, the LOCK LED (green) lights, and you cannot tune with the Rotary Tuner. Lock the Rotary Tuner to prevent accidentally changing the displayed channel and frequency whan monitoring a broadcast. Adjust [SQUELCH] to set the scan threshold. When monionng a single channel in Manual Mode, adjust [SQUELCH] to eliminate background rushing noise heard in absence of an incoming signal. ‘This control turns the scanner en or off, and also adjusts the volume. lisa to connec! a iicrophiona tigi Gabte trams tops reconder to the scanner for recording frequency communication. ‘When using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker plug here.DC 13.8¥ Power Connector Connect the DC power cable here. Note: Use only the speomied AC Adapter or DC power cord. AUX Connect an RCA-type cable from a remote controlled tape recerier to the "ALIX" jack on the back of the scanner for audio frequency recording. If the channel display indicates “RECORD, the output from "ALIX" wall tum the taps recorder on. ENTER LOCK Switch _In tha ON position, tha Enter key ([E]) and [AUTO] ara disabled. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. When programming isGsabled, pressing [E]. [PROG], [AUTO] or [SEND] dispays "Enter Locked". ANT. (Antenna) Connector Plug in your telescoping or extemal antenna here.—=—¥—¥——_—_—_—_————————_—_——_—SSEE Scanning Overview ae S55. Tha BCSS00XLT has 500 memory channels, each of which can be programmed to Stora one frequency. The channels are divided into twenty 25-channel banks, useful for storing simfar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles. You can moniter communication in one of two ways: @ Bank SCAN If you have programmed channels, you can scan ai channels in the selected bank(s), except locked out channels. When scanning ops on an active frequency, & remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. If DELAY is on, the sScariner remains en the same Channel for 2 more seconds, wating fora responding transmission. If there is no responding transmission whin 2 seconds, the scanning cycie resumes. ™ Bend SEARCH The Search functon 's different from Scan. When you select a frequency band to search, the scammer searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits of the band, When an active frequency is found, the scanner stops on that frequency 2s long as the transmission lasts. BE 0). On, Bie seaeies romets on SG ace there is no responding ransmission within 2 seconds, the scanning oye resumes. The main purpese of the Search function is to help you find active frequencies ta program into memory. Getting Started ; 1. Before tuming on the scanner, rotate the Squeich Conirel fully clockwise. 2 Power on the scanner by tuming the On-Cit/Volume Control clockwise. First you wil hear @ “rushing” noise, and se¢ the current mode and status Indicators appear on the LCO display. 3. Adjust the volume to 2 comfortable Estening level, 4. Set the squeich af the scanning threshold by turning the Squeich controt Ms counterclockwise just until the rushing noise disappears. At the squeich threshold, any incoming signal just slightly stronger than the Noise wil open the squelch. Note: When squelch is open, you can hear the broadeast (scanning s Stopped). If squelch is set too tight, Mat is, too far counterclockwise fom ihe threshold pint, a sTonger signal is required to open the squeich. If squeich is set on a point clockwiss irom fhe threshold, you will hear 2 constant sound (nese, if no signal is present) The scanner will not scan. 10Programming Channels ee OOo 0S 00>. Before you cen scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 500 channels. These are the banks and their associated channels: Bank ABONTMN kU THROM» Note: if you ty io siove the same frequency into another channel, the display wil indicate the orginal channel ic To store the same frequency into the that frequency. Aute Sort Each time you siore a frequency, the fist of scanning frequencies in the bank is automatically sored by frequency number. This unique Auto Sort feature enables faster scanning. When you manually steo through a bank, however, frequencies arc Channel Number 1- 26- St1- 76 - 101 - 126- 15% 176 201 226 251 276 - 301 S28 - 351- 376 - 401 425 - 31 476- sorted according te channel number. 1 2 i] 75 100 125 150 -175 -200 +225 +250 +275 300 +325 oO 375, 400 +425 +0 -475 500Choosing a Programming Method With the BC@S0oXLT, thers are a number of ways to program a channel: m Manually selecting a channel and frequency, using the numenc keypad @ Using the Retery Tuner to select a channel and frequency a Sei 8 Dace 9p Bee ave ene ed ion Sioetag er eke & Using the Auto Store feature to automatically program channels m@ Transfer a programmed frequency from another channel Try each of the following programming methods, and then use the one that's right for yout A. Programming By Manual Entry 1. Select a frequency from your Beity Bearcat Direcory or regionaliocal mee Bankd ch2a4 ea 460.4250MHz | 2 Press [MANUAL] to S09 scanning. “*MANUAL" LED is on. 3. Press [2] [3] [4]. 4. Then, press [MANUAL]. 5 Enter the frequency number using the numeric keypad. {40 1 (0) C1 [4] (2) (5) (01 tf you make a mistake and wart to clear the entry, press [.] twice. 6. Press [E] 10 store the entry. Any frequency already sfored in a channel is automatically replaced by the new one. lm An Error message (2.9., “OUT OF BAND’) binks twice on he splay F an error is mace curing programming, or if the frequency is cut of range. If this happens, enter a valid channel or frequency number, To program another channel, repeat the above procedures. 128. Programming With the Rotary Tuner 1 2 F the BCSS00XLT is scanning, press [MANUAL] 10 stop scanning. "MANUAL" LED is on. If the LOCK LED (green) is on, press [LOCK] to unlock the Fiotary Tuner. Thes will enable channel and frequency sélection using the Rotary Tuner. To select a channel for programming, the CHAN LED (green) must ha ON. If 2 is net.cn, press the [FREG/CHAN) key to tum Zon. Turn the Rotary Tuner to display the desired channel. (Rotate the control Gockwise to step up a channel, or counterclockwise to step down a channel) To select the frequency to be stored, the FREQ LED (red) must be ON. Riis not on, press the [FREG/CHAN] key to tum i on_ Tum the Rotary Tuner to display the desired frequency. (Rotate the coniral Clockatse lo step up a frequency, or counterclockwise ta step down 2 frequency.) Note: When you rotate the Boer Tt Tuner, the channel SelecSon flashes on the oisplay. means thet the frequency displayed is not Py gee in that channe! Ta store the displayed frequency into the current channel, press [E]. The frequency is now programmed itto the current channel. ‘You are finished, and may now skp to the next section. 13C. Programming With SEARCH The Search feature enables you to rapdlly search for active frequencies within the specified band Imis. When an interesting frequency is found, you can store it into a channel using the procedure below. Hew to Program a Search Band Asearch band is a range, or band, of frequenctes fo scan. To set up 4 search band from 128.0125 to 136.0250 MHz, proceed as follows, using the keypad. % Press (1) C7] 65] (01 [8] 21 15] 80e RLIMIT] to enter tha lower Sve portion of the search band. 2 Press [1] (3) [6] £] [0] [2] [51 and [LIMIT] to enter the upper | AM 128.0125MHz Ema of the search band. The i 136,0250MHz © Search Band display is shown. 3. Press [SRC] to begin the search function. To ext the search function, press [MANUAL]. Now During the search, you manually change the {L0} 70 st ing sere Ts Lae serie 3 ie Br one ime is Tan selecsore Sch, KHZ Of 4. el beet ic eee ar to stay on that frequency. Note: /f you press THOU! Ae ua & quency. if you press to Gun . Press and are? to 7 Bis frou mE Wey ply 22 5. To.store the frequency into the currently displayed channel, press [E] -OR- To store the frequency into an open channel of another banic a Press [SEND]. b. The prompt to "Enter Bank or ch* appears. Press 2 letier key (for Enter Bank or ch | example, [J]) or [-] anda number 1025.4350MHz key to select the desired bank. 143. Wyou try to store a displayed frequency to a bank that is fla waming message is displayed. The waming message blinks | twecin, hon th eapry fotueris Bank J is Full the original screen. To try L ——<———S— = another bank, press [SEND] and ‘enter another letter or number. 4. Bank J includes channels 228-250. In this examele, channel 234 is tne lowes! open Bank J ch2a4 channel, so its display is blinking. 135.2125MHz Press [E] 10 sore 135.2125 MHz to channel 234. 5. The display screen blinks twice 12.5KHz P ch234 and shows that the frequency AM 135.2125MHz has been stored to channel 234. D. Programming With AUTO STORE ‘The Auto Store feature automatically stores all active frequencies into open (empty) channels of specified bank(s). 1. Press [MANUAL] to siop scanning. 2. Use the numenc keypad to set the lower Jimit and upper limit of the band to be searched. (See “Technical Specifications’ for a ist of search bands.) Example: Set search limits of 127.000 to 144.000 MHz. « (2171 8 © [] fo Press [LIMIT]. Then enter the upper limit by pressing: 1) [4] (4) £1 (0) (9) (01. Press [LIMIT]. The search limits of the selected band are now set, and remain in effect even when you tum off the scanner. 3. Press [AUTO] to activate the Auto Sore feature. “AUTO* LED is on. 163. Ifyou try to store a displayed frequency to a bank that is ful, a warming message is displayed. The waming message blinks } twice, then the display returns to Bank J Is Full the orginal screen. To try et another bank. press [SEND] and enter another letier of number. 4. Bank J includes channels 50. In this example, cancion isthe fowest tegen Bank J ch234 — channel, so its display is blinking. 135.21 25MHz Press [E] to store 135.2125 MHz ‘to channel 234. 5. The display screen blinks twice 12.5KH2z P ch234 | and shows that the frequency AM = 135.2125MHz | has been stored to channel 234_ D. Programming With AUTO STORE Tha Auto Store feature automatically stores all active frequencies into open (expty) channels of specfied bank(s). 1. Press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. 2 Use the numeric keypad to set the lower limit and upper limitct the band to be searched. (Sea "Technical Specifications" for a Est of search bands.) Example: Set search limits of 127.000 to 144.000 MHz. First enter the lower limi by pressing: gC) (2) (71 £2 (0 (0) (0). Press [LIMIT]. ‘Then enter the upper limit by pressing: [1] [41 (47 £1 [6] [0] fo}. Press [LIMIT]. ‘The search limits of the selected band ara now set, and remain in effect even when you tum off the scanner 3. Press [AUTO] 1 activate the Auto Store feature. "AUTO" LED is on. 164. "Bank" and each of the bank indicators sppaars on the scraan. | | Bank fee Pr he desired lentes ceeheee Those siieciey ea 1234567890 Sop blinking. Press [SRC]. 5. The dsolay flashes "STO,* Indicating frequencies are being sored, The Bequency display 12.5KHz $TOch473 changes revidly, and the LED on | the [AUTO] key flashes | AM 128.1250MHz > 6. When alll selected banks are full, = al oe ee ore BCDE | Gsplayed. Press to start | scanning the displayed banks. end 345 Note: Ounng Auto Store, you can manually change the Sieo increment, f desired.” To change the sieo, press STEP] one time for each selection: SkHz, 12.5kHz, 25*Hz, or 50 7. To stop Auto Store manually, press [HOLD]. [MANUAL]. or [AUTO]. E. Transferring a Programmed Frequency to Other Channels ‘Transferring to an Open Channel This feature allows you to reassign a stored frequency to another bank's open channel. Note: You cannot transfer a frequency either info or out of a Poonty channel.) 1. Press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. 2 Use the Rotary Tuner (or any other previously described method) to select BANKA ch23 acal kiieacece: cone 135.2125MHz | 23's selected, 3. Prass [SEND] to activate the Transfer feature. 4. “Enter Bank or ch’ display appears. Press letter key or [.] and number key of the selected bank In this example, [v] is pressed. 7ww if the selected bank is full, the "Bank Full” message appears. The screen Bilnks twice and returns to its orginal display. Repeat the transfer process and choose another bank key. 6. The bank's lowesfopen channel. 234 flashes, waiting to be —— programmed. P1 4 Bank J ch234 Frequency Ssolay bins twice. 135.2125MHz 7. The frequency transfer is completed. The trequency is now stored in the new channel, and the old channel is empty. Note: If you do not want lo transfer the progr quency, ~ press [MANUAL] io stop the transyer. Transferring to a Specific Channal 1, Press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. "MANUAL" LED is cn. 2. Usa the Rotary Tuner to select a programmed channel. In this: BANK E chi2z3 ee ween 1025.4350MHz * peeoraes ) eee: leteee: -Eaey Sen Enter Bank orch — ch" display appears. Enter the desired channel number. In this 1025.4350MHz example, [2] [3] [1] is entered. + ieee 231 | aaa 1025.4350MHz | 185. Press [HOLD]. Tr. va Foasbec -.hisa danucteneettomcry | Bank E chizs you want fo tansfer, and the 1025,4350MHz frequency in the target channel. (seay Spaces) | Bank J ch231 | 460.4250MHz 6. Press [E] to complete the * transfer. The displayed frequency [——__—___,,, ee as 6| Bankd ch 231 blinks twice. The frequency is Now stored in the new channel, 1025.4350MHz and the oid channel is empty. OO OO Note: if do want to transfer the programmed frequency! press TRIANUAL 0 oop ine toes Deleting a Stored Frequency To delete a frequency from a channet 1. Display the channel and frequency that is to be deleted. 2 Press [0] on the numeric keypad. 3. Press (E]. ‘The current channel is erased, and the display shows "000.000". A Word About Memory Back-up In tha event of a power fadiure, the scanner will keep the programmed memory for an indefinge period of time. 3i Scanning —————— 1. Tumon the power, or press [SCAN] to start scanning. Note: When ihe stanner 3 fumed on, if is automatically in Turbo Scan Mode. ‘The indicators for the selected banks (A~J or 0-9) appear on the display. The indicator of the bank currently being monitored flashes. Scanning stops on any active channel automatically and cispiays is frequency, except those channels programmed wih "L/O" (Lock Out). if Detay is on, scanning resumes automatically 2 seconds after the channel becomes inactive. 2. Deselect ary banks from being scanned by pressing the appropriate bank key. The deselected bank indicator(s) disappear irom the display, and ts channels wil not be scanned. This procedure helps to speed up the scanning cycle. Nete: One bank must always remain active. You cannot deactivate 21 20 banks at the same time. Note: When you tum off the scanner and tum i back on, the previous bank selections will remain in effect. To restore any bank for scanning, just press its key again. ts indicater wil appsaron the dispiay. To stop scanning any time, press [MANUAL]. When you press [MANUAL] to stop scanning, you are out of Scan Mode. The Scanner remains on the displayed channel. if you press [MANUAL] again, you will slep up a channel. If you press: [LIMIT], you will step down a channel. Press and hoi eather key to rapicly step ‘through the channels. Nete: Yeu de not skp a locked out ("L/O") channel using any of these keys. To start scanning again, press [SCAN]. To directly access a specific channel: 1. Press [MANUAL]. 2 Enter the channel number using the numeric keys. 3. Press [MANUAL] again.Customizing Scanner Operation Setting the Scanning Speed Press [SPEED] to select the scanning speed, nermal or Turbo Scan. In normal ‘Scanning, the BCBSOOXLT scans 16 io 20 channels per second. In Turbo scan, the (una scars up to 100 channels per second. In Turbo Sean Mods, "TURBO" appears on the Gisplay above "SCAN". The letters and fumbers cisplayed bese "Turbo Scan" —<$<— —_——_ —— incicate banks of channe!s thal are baing ‘Scanned. Letters. and numbers thal are | Turbo A cD FGH J skipged on the Gsplay indicate banks of | Sean 12 4 6 890 channels that have net been programmed {0 be scanned. In nermai Scan, the word "Scan" appears oe ee ae nuarbers that airs A cD FGH J cenah falter anteiepepaieed * | Sean 12 4 6 890 to be scanned Setting the Delay Mode In the normal default setting. when Search or Scan stops on an active frequency, Searching or scanning wil net resume until the transmission sioos for 2 seconds. if No response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission & receved. Ta tum off the automatic 2-second delay, press [DELAY]. (The DELAY’ LED gees off.) To enable the 2-second delay 2gain, press [DELAY]. (The ‘DELAY’ LED reappears.) Setting the Step Size Use [STEP] to changs the step increment when moving between frequencies of a ‘Saarch band. Press one time each to change the factory preset auto step to SkHz, 12.5kHz, 25it1z, of SOkHz. (The selected step is displayed during the search) Manually selected steps are erased when you tum off the power. To go back to tha default step, press [JL]. The cispiay stops binking.Setting the LCD Display Light ‘To @uminata the LCD Display at night. or under dim conditions when itis difficult to view, use [DIM]. Press the key until you reach the desired brighiness seting HIGH, LOW, or OFF. Preventing Accidental Programming The BCSSOOXLT has a Lock feature to prevent accidental programming entries. ‘Simply set the ENTEA LOCK Switch on the rear panel to "ON" to disable the Enter ({E] ), [PROG], [AUTO] anc [SEND] keys. Locking the Rotary Tuner ‘You ean lock tha Rotary Tuner to prevent changing channels or frequencies @ocidentally while monioring a broadcast. To disable the Rotary Tuner, press (LOCK). The LOCK LED (green) lights fo indicate that the Rotary Tuner is locked. To enable the Rotary Tuner, press [LOCK] again. (The LOCK LED goes out) Channel Lock Out You can lock out any programmed channels (including Priorty Channels) so they will not be scanned, f desired. ‘This feature is active In Manual Mode, Hold Mode, or Scan Stop Mode (when squelch is open). To lock out a channel: Press [L/O] when the scanner is on a channel you do not want to hear. eee Re denley es ene! se ee Bank C P ch 58 Posy charelisocedeteotwant | LIQ 450.4250MHz be scannedTo restore a locked out channel: 1. Display the locked out channel, using one of the previously desorbed methods. 2 Press [L/O}. “LIO* disappears to indicate that the channel is now unlocked and resored for scanning. Te restore all locked out channals of a current bank at one time: 1. Press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. 2. Press and hold [L/O] for at least 2.5 seconds. 3. You wil hear two short beeps, indicating that all channels ara unlocked and restored for scanning. Searching for Locked Out Channels Dunng scanning, you wil cot sea locked out channels. To look for locked out channels and display them on the screen, first press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. Then usa the Rotary Tuner to step through the bank. “L/O* will appear on the scre to indicat the locked out channels. Setting Up Priority Channels ‘When you assign “prionty” to a bank channel, you designate ene bank channel as Our most important channel. During scanning the BC@SOOXLT works like a “cual wach" function, ft starts "sampling" or keeping treck of the activity on the Priocty ‘Channel while Estening fo other channels. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks tf Prorty Channel for activity. If a signal is present, the Priority Channel wil ba resumes. ‘You can assign one Pronty Channel for each bank. In muiti-Priorty Channel Note: Priority seitings are not erased when you tum off the Scanner, of after a power failure.To set up a Priority Channel: 1. First program your most important frequency into 2 bank channel. 2. Press and noid [PRI] for more than 2.5 seconds. Alight-colored "P" appears ina. shaded block, nexttothabank =| | iuicator Treva second’? =|: G@BankA P ch 23 appears near the channel | 1025.4370MHz number to indicate that Priority has been set on the selected channel. Note: Any eviously assigned Priotty Channel within the ‘sams Bink SY scorunaly Geseiect Priority channel operation: To activate Priority Channel operation, Press [PAll] at the displayed channel. “P* is splayed as a light-colored letter inside.a shaded block in the upper left comer of the display. Te deactivate Priorty Channel operation, press [Rl] again. The *P* Gsappears trom the cispiay Using COUNT/MEM to Monitor Channel Activity To determine the arnount of channel activity during a scanning session, use the (Count feature. 8 counts the number of times scanning stops on an active channel. To activate the Count feature: 1. Press [SCAN], and allow the scanner to scan for about 5 to 10 minutes, or longer f desired. 2. Press [MANUAL] fo stop scanning. Count:03 ch 23 | 3. Press (COUNT/MEM]. a ce ine! 135.2125MHz 4. Tum the Rotary Tuner or press [MANUAL] to display gach channel and ‘the number count. To exit Count Moda, prass [COUNT/MEM]. 245. To clear the count, press LJ). Note: Each time the unit is tumed off and tumed on again, the counter is reset. Using COUNT/MEM to Display the Status of Channels Press and hold [COUNT/MEM] for more than 2.5 seconds to Gisplay tne Programming status of the channels ina bank The display shows the bank (A through J or 0 through 9) and uses an astertsk character (*) to represents each | BankA t*Ppr_ tee Programmed channel. An unprogrammed #LtreesereaTeces channel is shown with an underscore (_) character. A Priority channel is signdied by the leger “P*, and a channel that is locked cut & indicated with an “L".Tum the Retary Tuning control to move from one bank ta the next. To exit from this mode, press DMANUAL) or [SCAN]. To 90 from this Moda to Count Mode, press [HOLD] or (LIMIT). Tape Recording Channel Communication The Auto Recording feature allows you to automatically tape record activity from the assigned channel of your scanner. When scanning siops on the assigned channel, ‘tha recorder racomds the broadcast. Ecfore you can use this feature, you must first set up the tape reconier as described in the Installation section of this Manual. To program a channel for tape recording: Fress [SCAN] to start scanning. 2. When scanning stops on the channel you want to record, press [MANUAL]. 3. At the displayed channel, press [AUX]. iceitiedardneseet | Record P cniaa for racarting. 1025.4250MHz To selec other channels for recording, repeat the above procedures.To record transmissions: 1. Connect the REMOTE jack of your tape recorder to the AUX jack on the rear of the BCSS0QXLT. This can be used fo start and stop your recorder. Put a tape in your recorder, and put 2 in the Record mode. 3. Press [SCAN] to start scanning. When scanning Stops on a channel that displays "Record", the channe! will automatically be recorded. To daselect a channel so that it Is not recorded: 1. Display the assigned channel on your screen. 2 Press [AUX] “Record” disappears on the display to indicate that channel wil not be recorded. Programming ALPHA Screens Up to 16 latiers, numbers, or other characters can be added to the display screen for a specific channel. From the Manual or Stop Sean screen, press the AL PHAT Fey, an eben even BankE P chi23 has been programmed, & wil display. If not, the [ALPHA] key wil have no effect. To DFW Tower press [PROG]. Tha message "Select ALPHA or CTCSS" Select Press . apse ese ANA ALPHA or CTCSSfollowed by a blinking channel number. Use the Rotary Tuning control or the numeric keypad to select the desired channe| umber (in this exemple, channel 128). Press [HOLD]. A display with two blinking cursors appears. Turn the Rotary Tuning control left or right to highight the first desired character. Press the [HOLD] key to enter an Upper-Case character or [LIMIT] to enter a lower-case characters. Tum the Rotary Tuning Control to highlight tha next Gharecter and press [HOLD] or (LIMIT] again When ail desied characters are entered. press [E] to stop and save the display. To erase characters, replace each with a biank, which is found between the “9° and the "7" 00 the Selection display. | Select chan 123 from 1 to 250 | 5678908/0& cht28 Lt. : | mat 2345 chi2s FGHIJKLMNO chi28 YORK DispatchCTCSS Operation ‘This section appies only if you are installing and using an optional GTCSS Tone Board wih your scanner, Installing the Optional CTCSS Tone Board Installing the CTCSS Tone Board (BC005) is a simple procedure, and requires oniy 2 few minutes following the steps below. CAUTION: BE SURE TO TURN THE SCANNER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SCANNER! 1. Take off the cover of your scanner by removing the side screws and the fon screw on the rear panel. 2 Locate the Spin and 4-pin sockets on the Main Board. Ee 7 = a ue — Zz = 3. The optional CTCSS Tone Board has two sets of pins. Align the pins with the corresponding sockets on the Main Board. Be sure each pin is in the center of the socket hole. Ctherwise, you May bend tha pin. 4 Caretully press down on the CTCSS Tone Board until the pins are fully ‘Seated in the sockets. 5. Replace the scanner cover, and re-insert the side screws and rear panel top screw.Using CTCSS Tha CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squeich System) feature allows squeich to * broken during scanning only when a CTCSS Tone is received. To program a channel for CTCSS. 1. 2 a Press [PROG] to begin programming. "FROG" LED ison. The promet to “Select ALPHA. i OR CTCSS" appears on tha | Select Gspiay. Press [CTCSS). __ALPHA or CTCSS Amenaualiediiieniasieep seer ‘The “Select chan" message appears. Use the Rotary Tunihg Select chan 256 control or keypad fo enter tha | 1243.4620MHz desired channel Press [HOLD]. [SS Display the channel number and frequency to be programmed The channel number stops 00.0Hz ch256 eee 1243.4820MHz Choose a CTCSS tone frequency by selecting the tone frequency with th Rotary Tuner- (See Est of CTCSS tone frequencies al the end of this Note: When using the Rotary Tuner, tum the control Gockwise one fo step, e.g. fone. taney The Gisplay changes from "00.0" to “67.0". Tum fe contol counterclockwise one cick $0. sip See e a tone fre quency. The display changes from “ORE to "250sTum the Rotary Tunis rtrd SS iguoeticaletitecsed | 250.3H2 ch256 | CTCSS frequency (in this | 1243.4620MHz example, 250.3 Hz). Le 5. Press [E]. The screen blinks twice. The "Select chan’ message appears, with the channel number binicng. Repeat the programming for ancther channel or press [PROG] to end. To change the CTCSS tone frequency on a programmed channel: 1. if you are notin CTCSS Mode, press [CTCSS] to activata that modz.ifa CTCSS frequency has been programmed for the selected channel, Gsplayed and "CTCSS* LED comes on. If not, the *CTCSS" LED comes on, but no CTCSS trequency is displayed. 2. Press [PROG] to begin programming. PROG" LED Is on. 3. The prompt to “Select ALPHA OR CTCSS" appears on the display. Press [eTess}. The channel number and tone irequency are displayed, and the “CTCSS* indicator starts flashing. 4, Enter the new CTCSS tone frequency by selecting the tone frequency wih the Rotary Tuner. 5. Gress [E] to complete the change. To remove a CTCSS tone frequency from a channel, program the frequency as 00.0. CTCSS Tone Frequencies (Hz) 000.0] => | 67.0 | 71.9] 74.4| 77.0 | 79.7 | o2.5|95.4| 98.5] 915 94.8 | 97.4] 100.0]103.5|107.2|110.9|114.8/118.8/123.0] 127.3|131.8 136.5|141.3|146.2/ 151.4] 156.7) 162.2|187.9| 173.8] 179.9] 186.2| 192.8 203.5/210.7|218.1|225.7|233.6|241.8/250.3| = [000.0]Helpiul Hints General Use Tum the scanner off before disconnecting the power. 1M Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory ios. If marmory is los, simply reprogram each channel. a fer e res et eye oe ER De ek Pe ey ee entry. Location strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or Rs antenna away from the source of the noise. A higher elevation, T possibig, may provide better reception. You might also try changing the height or angie of tha tglescoping antenna. 1 Go not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such 2s the kichen o bethrmoom IN Avoid placing the und in direct sunlight or naar heating elements or vents. Do net plug the scanner info an outlet controlled by a wall switch as. prolonged periods without power will cause scanner memory joss. Cleaning @ Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning. @ Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. To prevent straiches, do net use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be caretul Not to rub the LCD window. . @ Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do net attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take i to a qualified repair technician.Birdies All radios 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. Sirdies are intemally-generated signals inherent in the slectronics of the receiver. If tha intarference is not severe, you might be able to turn [SQUELCH] counterclockwise fo cut out the birdie. Or, press [SAC] to resume searching. 25.500 S1.a70 198.000 111.9875 i260 115.2375 115.9875 115.00 119.5875 120.000 123.9875 124.000 127.5875 128.000 151.3875, wae 135.9875 136.000 139.960 143.350 147.990 151.390 Birdie Frequencies in MHz 155.990 35.5375 189.990 22375 161.635 404.5425 162.270 407.975 163.990 411.975 187.990 AAS.975 is 4239875 25.400 31.700 219.960 2.375 S35.875 435.975 mars 439.875 S2as875 420.000 Sa1.c87s 443.975 2735 aT STS a7s.s675 243.150 373.9875 451.375 331.750 455.575 3975 43575, Sa39475 479.373 37.3875 as w0200 423.975 175 437575 257.875, 499.575 S0g.575 so7.a7s 511.975, 700——— Troubleshooting # your BCSSOOXLT is not performing property. try the Steps Isted below. ER WONT WORK | Check the connections af both ends of tha AC Adamer, Tum on the wail wach of your room. You could ba using an cutet controled by the wal swash. Mowe tha AC Adaoter to ancther well outet Maka sure tha power switch is tured on. * Check the connections at bod ends of the OC card of exgarets ighter cord. " Check to sse 7 the isa is blown I tte ise blown, replace with a new one. * Maka sure the ignition key % at te Accessory positon. IMPACPER RECEPTION. Check the antenna and its connector. You may be in a fringe area. Ths may mequre mm optenal muli-band antenna. Check wih your Gaaier of local electronics store. ‘Adjust the Squeich Contol (Check the antenna connector. is possible that ons of the programmed” channels are active at ha tre. Try the band seach. Press tha bank key again. Make suru thare are some programmed channels. Adjust the Squeich Control H you stil cannot get satisfactory results and want addzional information, of to retum ‘the uni for senace, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the and of this manual). — OoSeEeceeeenene={zx&{:=&_eaEc_—_—_—_eGeGeweceeeee_e___eE__ Technical Specifications Banks: Total 20 banks Channels: 300 channels. Search Band: Total 14 Search bands (AM. NFM, WFM) Frequency (MHz} Mode Sess 25.000 : 25.995 AM $.042 52550 Kez 26.000 = 28.995 AM 5.012 S25/50KHz 2.000 - $3995 NEM 5.0712. S2SS0KHr 54.000 - 71985 WEM 5,012 528S0KH. 72.000 - TS.885 NFM 12. Si25/50K 78.000 - 107.995 WM 12S2550KH2 104.000 - 136.988 AM 2525S0KHz 137.000 - 173.935 NFM 12525 50KHZ 174,000 - a58s WEM O12 S25 50KHz 216.000 . wes NEM S012 S25S0KHz 225.000 - se3.955 AM 400,000: - 511.855 NFM 512.000 - 543.995 WEM 760,000 - — 1900.000 NFM Scan Rate: Up to 100 channels per Second (Turbo Mods) Fe Up to 20 channels per second (Normal Mode) Sean Delay: 2 seconds Audio Output: Max 3W (8 Q isad) Antenna: 50 ohms (impedance) Operating Temperature: + 20°C ( 4°F) 10 +60°C (+ 140"F) Siza: 10-12" (W) x 7-172" (0) x 2-172") ‘Weight: 4s Dertified in sccordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Pert 15 Subpart C 2s of date of Taretacture. Features, specifications, and svailability of optional accessories are ail subject to change without notice.ZA What hpasot omit carts do you uss? SB Wecaccioes) yor ee? 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