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Uniden UBC92XLT Owner's Manual

200 channels 2 pre-programmed service banks with 2 band plan
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  • Page 1 UB324_hyou1.eps U B C 9 2 X L T S C A N N E R 2 0 0 C h a n n e l s 2 P r e - P r o g r a m m e d S e r v i c e B a n k s w i t h 2 b a n d p l a n...
  • Page 2 Turn down volume before connecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit. WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be water- proof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM UBC92XLT Controls and Display Antenna (see “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 18) Headphone Jack Power UBC92XLT Controls and Display Squelch Volume Display Keypad DC 6V Jack...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Contents Introduction ... 6 Feature Highlights... 9 About This Manual ... 10 Understanding Scanning ... 11 What is Scanning? ... 11 What is Searching?... 11 Conventional Scanning ... 11 Where To Obtain More Information ...
  • Page 5 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Using the Display Backlight ... 40 Troubleshooting ... 41 Resetting the Scanner ... 43 Care and Maintenance ... 44 General Use... 44 Location ... 44 Cleaning... 44 Repairs...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC92XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory.
  • Page 7 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. BAND PLAN 1 Frequency Range Mode Step (kHz) Transmission (MHz)
  • Page 8 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM BAND PLAN 2 RANGE (MHz) MODE STEP 25.0000 - 84.0100 84.0150 - 87.2550 108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 143.9950 144.0000 - 145.9875 146.0000 - 155.9900 156.0000 - 162.0250 12.5 162.0300 - 173.9900...

  • Page 9: Feature Highlights

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Feature Highlights Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all locations in a chain of frequency bands. Triple-Conversion Circuitry - virtually eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequency.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Or, you can connect an external antenna for better reception. Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power.

  • Page 11: Understanding Scanning

    What is Searching? The UBC92XLT can search for active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select...

  • Page 12: Simplex Operation

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: • Aircraft • Amateur radio •...

  • Page 13: Where To Obtain More Information

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very large line of sight.

  • Page 14: Included With Your Scanner

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Included With Your Scanner Belt Clip AC Adapter U B C 9 2 X L T S C A N N E R 2 Ni-MH AA Rechargeable 2 0 0 C h a n n e l s 6 P r e - P r o g r a m m e d S e r v i c e B a n k s w i t h 2 b a n d p l a n...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Scanner

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.
  • Page 16 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. Removesticker and set switch for use of Alkaline batteries. 4.
  • Page 17 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

  • Page 18: Using Ac Power

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM • If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set REG.

  • Page 19: Connecting An Earphone/Headphone

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Belt Clip

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner.

  • Page 21: About Your Scanner

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 21 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM About Your Scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away.

  • Page 22: A Look At The Keypad

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 22 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key.
  • Page 23 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 23 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Key Name Description Turns the display – backlight on or off. Func + unlocks the keypad. Func Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys.
  • Page 24 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 24 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Key Name Description Enters a 7. – Enters an 8. – Func + direction. 9/Step Enters a 9. Func + Step 12.5kHz or 8.33 kHz in Air band.

  • Page 25: A Look At The Display

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 25 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. BANK - appears with numbers (1-10). - appears when you lock the keypad.

  • Page 26: Understanding Banks

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 26 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. DLY - appears when you select a delay. PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on. AIR and Cb - appears along with an indicator that shows the current service bank during a service search.

  • Page 27: Operation

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 27 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Operation Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn Squelch fully counterclockwise. 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the scanner on, then turn Volume clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

  • Page 28: Searching For And Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 28 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2 seconds after the end of a transmission before scanning proceeds to the next channel. To turn the function off or on, press Func + Dly. • If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was...

  • Page 29: Scanning The Stored Channels

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 29 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM press Func + or Func + frequencies. To release the hold and continue searching, press Hold. Or, if you did not press Hold, simply press Func + or Func + to continue searching.

  • Page 30: Manually Selecting A Channel

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 30 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Notes: • If you have not stored frequencies into any channels, the scanner does not scan. • If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or very weak transmissions, turn Squelch clockwise to decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signals.

  • Page 31: Special Features

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 31 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Special Features Chain Search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change each range to a range you set. There are three modes within this feature: chain search mode, chain search hold mode, and program band select mode.

  • Page 32: Chain Search Mode

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 32 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM BAND PLAN 2 Bank Frequency (MHz) 25.0000 - 84.0100 84.0150 - 87.2550 108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 143.9950 144.0000 - 145.9875 146.0000 - 173.9900 406.0000 - 449.99375 450.0000 - 469.9900 470.0000 - 512.0000...

  • Page 33: Chain Search Hold Mode

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 33 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM how the scanner was set before you selected chain search mode. Chain Search Hold Mode To start chain search hold mode, press Hold in chain search mode. The scanner stops searching and Hold appears.

  • Page 34: Direct Entry Search

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 34 Wednesday, February 9, 2005 9:32 PM set the scanner to program band select mode, press Func and PSrc. SRCH appears. Then select a search bank. When you select the search bank, the lower limit and upper limit frequency assigned in the search bank alternate on the display.

  • Page 35: Direct Entry Search Hold Mode

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 35 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone and Error appears. Press Func + to change the search direction down- ward or Func + to change the search direction upward.

  • Page 36: Search Skip Memory

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 36 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM and lowest blank channel alternate on the display. 2. Press E/Pgm to store the frequency into the blank channel. To select another channel, repeatedly press Func + select the blank channel you want, then press E.

  • Page 37: Delay

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 37 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2. Press Func + or Func + frequency. L/O appears. 3. Press Func + L/O. L/O disappears. To clear all the skip frequencies at once while searching or search hold, press Func then press and hold L/O until the scanner beeps.

  • Page 38: Turning Channel-Storage Banks On And Off

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 38 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM press Func + Dly before it continues scanning again. DLY appears. • If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel, then press Func + Dly. DLY appears.

  • Page 39: Locking Out Channels

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 39 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Locking Out Channels You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission. To lock out a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + L/O.

  • Page 40: Using Keylock

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 40 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2. Press Func + Pgm, then press Func + Pri. appears to the left of the selected channel number. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank you want to program as a priority channel.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 41 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Troubleshooting If your UBC92XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause The scanner scanner might not be doesn’t receiving any work. power. Improper The scanner’s...
  • Page 42 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 42 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Scan The antenna won’t stop might need to (continued) be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Scanner

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 43 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner. Caution: This procedure clears all the information (except the band plan data) you have stored in the scanner.

  • Page 44: Care And Maintenance

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 44 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Care and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it.

  • Page 45: Repairs

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 45 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM • Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. • To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 46 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Specifications Specifications Channels: ... 200 Banks: ...10 (20 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) 25.005 MHz (FM) ... 0.3 µV 54.050 MHz (FM) ... 0.3 µV 86.275 MHz (FM) ...
  • Page 47 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 47 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2nd IF ... 21.3 MHz 3rd IF ... 450 kHz Audio Output ... 490 mW maximum Built-in Speaker ...32 mm dia, 8 ohm Current Drain Squelched ... 110 mA Full Output ...

  • Page 48: Optional Accessories

    UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 48 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Optional Accessories fi Earphone External Speaker Optional Accessories...

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    2-12-7 Hatchobori Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512 Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment “Uniden Bearcat model UBC92XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC, R&TTE and LVD Council Directives of the EU.
  • Page 50 UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 50 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM MEMO MEMO...
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