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- Page 1 UBC144XLT 16-Channel Base Scanner ...,. OPERATING GUIDE...
- Page 2 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 unit to rain or moisture. is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction AboutScanning TakingProperCareofYourScanner Unpacking Installation InstallingtheUBC144XLT Operation ControlsandFunctions ScanningOverview Getting Started AdjustingtheSquelch Programming Tips Programming Frequencies AboutMemoryBack-up Scanning Direct Channel Access CheckingtheProgrammedFrequency WeatherChannelScan Priority Scanning ChannelLockout About the Unit HelpfulHints Troubleshooting TechnicalSpecifications Warranty... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction About Scanning Scanning Scanning is easy and fun with the UBC144XL T 16-Channel Options Base Scanner. You can scan in 2 ways: Scan channels you have programmed Scan pre-programmed weather channels. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most 2-way communications (see "Types of Communication"... -
Page 5: Takingpropercareofyourscanner
TakingProperCare of YourScanner kitchen or bathroom. Do 'not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the A void placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Unpacking againstthislist: Carefullycheckthecontents . U BC144XL Base Scanner Telescopic A ntenna ACAdaptor(Model AC-l44U) ThisOperating G uide I@f If any itemsaremissingor damaged, contactyourplaceof purchase... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installingthe UBC144XLT Antenna Jack AC 1aV Jack AC Plug Telescopic Antenna AC Adaptor Model AC-144U Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adaptor into the AC 10 V jack on the scanner. 2. Plug the AC Adaptor into any standard 240 VAC wall outlet. 3. -
Page 7: Controlsandfunctions
Operatic Controls and Functions IDdI!n atKw:ot CHANNa 8 BAND SCANNING RADIO UBCI4<4XL T LQQCCU1' WEIICII-IM (D@@ @OrE 1. Numeric Use to program a frequency into each channel for scanning. Keys Also, use for direct channel access with 2. EnterKey Press to complete the programming of a frequency to the selected channel. - Page 8 5. Channel Mode Display Display Current channel. Scan or Manual Channel that was current before Weather pressed. Each numeric entry, decimal (-), and CD if Programming entry error. Review When is pressed, displays (REVIEW) programmed frequency, digit-by-digit. Memory Loss P, when scanner stops on the PriorityChannel. Priority 6.
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Page 9: Scanningoverview
Scanning Overview The UBC144XLT has 16 memory channels, each of which can be programmed to store 1 frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, see "Technical Specifications" on page 16.) When you press C. SCAN), e ach of the programmed frequencies is scanned for an active frequency (channels that are locked out are skipped) at the rate of about 15 channels per second. -
Page 10: Adjustingthesquelch
Adjusting the Squelch Open the squelch by turning SQUELCHclockwise to position 8 or 9. You should hear a steady sound (scanning stops). Now turn SQUELCHcounterclockwise slowly until the sound disappears. This is the threshold point at which scanning starts. At the squelch threshold, an incoming signal just slightly stronger than the noise will open the squelch. -
Page 11: Programming Frequencies
Programming Frequencies Before you can use your UBC144XL Tt you must follow these steps to program the channels, except weather frequencies. Example: Program 420.150 MHz into Channel 12. to stop scanning. Press MANUAIJ To select the channel (12), press CI), then (gJ on the Ci) G) CV numeric keypad. -
Page 12: Scanning
Scanning Turn on the power, or press C. SCAN) t o start scanning. (When the scanner is turned on, it is automatically in Scan mode.) Scanning stops on any active channel automatically, except those channels programmed with Scanning resumes automatically 2 seconds after the channel becomes inactive. -
Page 13: Checkingtheprogrammedfrequency
Checking the Programmed Frequency Press to check the frequency programmed in the (REViEW) display channel. Each digit of the frequency is displayed individually, and then the channel number returns. Repeat these steps to review additional frequencies in the other channels. Nbte . -
Page 14: Priority Scanning
Priority Scanning T has fixed Your UBC144XL Priority Channel, Channel I. Priority Scan works like a "dual watch" function. When you activate Priority Scan mode, the scanner starts listening to other "sampling," or keeping track of the activity on Channel 1 while channels. - Page 15 Restoring a To unlock a channel so that it can be monitored during Locked Out scanning: Channel to find the locked out channel. 0ANUA0 SCAN Press to unlock the displayed channel. REVIE The LOCKOUT LED for the displayed channel turns off.
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Page 16: About The Unit
About the Unit Helpful Hints . Turn General Use t he scanner off before disconnecting the power. Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows when memory is lost. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional infonnation, or to return the unit for service, please call or write the Uniden Customer Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual). -
Page 18: Technicalspecifications
Technical .specifications 8 bands Band Coverage: 66.0-88.0MHz VHFLowBand F'rfttuencyCoverage: 137-144MHz LandMobile 144-148MHz 2 MeterAmateurBand 148-174MHz VHFHighBand Above bands in 5 kHz steps 406-420 MHz Land Mobile 420-450 MHz 70cm Amateur Band 450-470 MHz UHF Standard Band 470-512 MHz Land Mobile Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps 0.5 f.1 V 66-88 MHz Sensitivity (nominal) -
Page 19: Warranty
Warranty Uniden UBC144XL T Scanning Receiver Australian 1 Year Warranty Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Vniden Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001 865 498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Vniden warrants to the original retail owner for... - Page 20 unid~ne @1994Uniden Austrnlia Pty. Limited All rights reserved UBZZOI236AZ Printed in the Philippines...