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About Your New SportCat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Types of Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Where to Obtain More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting the Flexible Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Earphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A. Programming By Manual Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
B. Programming With SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bank Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
One-Key Direct Access Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Priority Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locking Out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Looking for "Locked Out" Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sporting Event Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Weather Channel Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using DATA Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Search Frequency Skip.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sporting Event Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Birdies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Proper Care of Your Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Birdies ........27 Proper Care of Your Scanner....27 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts. -
Page 2: About Your New Sportcat
SportCat. You can set the direction of searching as well as the speed. The Turbo Search feature, new for Uniden scanners, can search v.h.f. bands at up to 3 times the normal speed. -
Page 3: Types Of Communication
Mode”. With both Turbo Scan and Turbo Search, your SportCat is truly a Twin Turbo Scanner. 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. -
Page 4: Where To Obtain More Information
Frequency Directories Order Form and Betty Bearcat Club Information SportCat Frequency Guide Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice Uniden 800 Help Line Notice If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. A Product Registration Form is stapled in the center of the Operating Guide. -
Page 5: Feature Highlights
Preprogrammed Band Search Toggle through 10 Bands plus Aircraft and 800 MHz for easy searching. Unique Data Skip Allows the scanner to skip over unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Memory Backup The stored channels are retained in memory for at least 3 days, and typically 14 days, when the Battery Pack is removed from the scanner. -
Page 6: Controls And Indicators
See the Operation Overview Section for adjustment procedures. ON-OFF/ Use this control to turn the scanner on or off, and to adjust the volume. VOLUME Control (Refer to the foldout illustration inside the Back Cover) - Page 7 Channel Number — Indicates the current channel that the scanner is on. Memory Bank Numbers — Each Memory Bank consists of 10 channels that you can select or deselect during scanning operation, using the numeric keypad. When you select a Bank, its number appears on the display.
- Page 8 ON or OFF the automatic 2-second delay during scanning or searching for active frequencies. (In Delay Mode, DLY appears on the display.) In this mode, when the scanner monitors an active frequency, searching or scanning will not resume until transmission stops for 2 seconds.
- Page 9 12. Use to enter the decimal point when programming a frequency into a channel. If you make an entry error, press erase the entry, and start over. 13. Press to store a displayed frequency into any displayed channel. 14. Use or down direction within a Band, or to go up or down in frequency when Search is stopped..
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Page 10: Setup
Note: When the Battery Pack is low, the Low Battery Indicator will start to blink. After about 10 minutes, the scanner will shut itself off to prevent the battery from becoming completely discharged. Before charging, you must first install the Battery Pack according to the steps below. -
Page 11: Installing The Belt Clip
Installing the Belt Clip 1. Place the Belt Clip on the mounting area on the back of the scanner, making sure the holes in the clip line up with the threads in the back of the scanner. 2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. -
Page 12: Operation Overview
When the transmission stops, the SportCat resumes scanning. If the Delay Mode is on, the scanner remains on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If there is no responding transmission within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle resumes. - Page 13 If the Delay Mode is on, the scanner remains on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If there is no responding transmission within 2 seconds, the search cycle resumes.
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Page 14: Programming Channels
Directory. Program 125.2500 MHz into Channel 18. Example: Make sure the scanner is in the SCAN Mode. If it is in the SRCH Mode, press Make sure the scanner is in the BANK Mode. If it is in the DIRECT Mode, press... -
Page 15: Programming With Search
Press display will blink twice to confirm the programming. If that frequency is already stored in another channel, you will hear a “beep”, and the other channel number will appear on the display. If you want to store the frequency in the selected channel (18) as well, press blink twice to confirm the programming. - Page 16 Press repeatedly to cycle through each of the 12 preprogrammed Search Bands until you see the Band you want. Wait for at least 2 seconds for Search to begin. Or press When Search stops on a desired frequency, press to stay on that frequency. The next available empty channel will be blinking on the display.
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Page 17: Scanning
Note: When you turn the scanner on it will be in the same Mode it was in when you turned it off. Bank Scanning Look at the upper left corner of the display. If BANK is not displayed, press If SCN is not displayed in the lower left corner of the display, press scanning. -
Page 18: One-Key Direct Access Channels
Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during the Scan cycle. If a transmission is received, the scanner will stop at that channel. If the Priority Channel in any Bank is “Locked Out’”, it will be skipped during scanning. -
Page 19: Delay
You may have programmed certain channels that you do not want to hear every time you scan. These are channels that are busy a major portion of the time, and the scanner stops at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. You can Lock Out those channels so they are not scanned. -
Page 20: Looking For "Locked Out" Channels
For added convenience, there are 10 corresponding channel identifiers on a Memo Pad on the front of the scanner. Find the frequencies you want using the enclosed SportCat Frequency Guide. There are listings for all types of events, such as: Auto Racing, Boat Racing, various show tours, Golf Tournaments, and more. - Page 21 a. Place the point of a ball point pen into the small hole of the Memo Pad plastic cover, and lift it off. (Don’t use a pencil - the lead may break off.) b. Write the names or other identifying remarks in each channel block on the Memo Pad.
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Page 22: Weather Channel Scanning
SCAN moves across the display. When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that frequency. To stay at that frequency, press Weather Search, press It is possible that you may be able to hear more than one Weather broadcast in your area. -
Page 23: Searching
1 frequency step. (See the table on page for the step size for each Band.) Using DATA Skip. A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the SportCat will stop on Data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can skip these frequencies during Search. -
Page 24: Search Frequency Skip
Search Frequency Skip. The scanner may stop at certain frequencies during Search that you do not want to hear. You can program up to 100 Skip Frequencies into the SportCat. When the scanner stops at one of these frequencies during Search, press . -
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
4. Carefully unplug the Battery Back and lift it out of the case You may need to exert a slight pressure toward the top of the scanner as you slide the Battery Pack out of the case. 5. Carefully plug in the new Battery Pack, observing the proper polarity. -
Page 26: Location
Be careful not to rub the LCD window. Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. -
Page 27: Birdies
If your scanner stops during SEARCH Mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the unwanted frequencies. Proper Care of Your Scanner Use only the AC Adapter/Charger that came with your scanner. -
Page 28: Optional Accessories And Replacement Parts
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your SportCat are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: (317) 842-2483, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: Banks: Search Bands: 12 Preprogrammed Search bands (NFM or AM) Frequency Range 29.0-29.7 Mhz 29.7-50.0 Mhz 50.0-54.0 Mhz 108-137 Mhz 137-144 Mhz 144-148 Mhz 148-174 Mhz 406-420 Mhz 420-450 Mhz 450-470 Mhz 470-512 Mhz 806-956 Mhz Scan Rate:... - Page 31 SC150 100-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Sports Scanner OPERATING GUIDE...
- Page 32 Before you use this scanner, please read and 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 unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT! Be sure to use only the supplied earphone, or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 ).
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Page 34: One Year Limited 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. - Page 35 COVERED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS: RE 31,523 4,027,251 4,114,103 4,123,715 4,219,821 4,270,217 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,947,456 5,014,348 ©1994 Uniden America Corporation. All rights reserved. UBZZ01275ZZ 4,057,760 4,092,594 4,156,193 4,157,505 4,398,304 4,409,688 4,627,100 4,888,815 5199,109 Printed in the Philippines...