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  • Page 1 BC92XLT OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.
  • Page 3 This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. 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 4 BC92XLT Controls and Display BC92XLT Controls and Display Headphone Jack Squelch Volume Display Keypad DC 6V Jack Power BC92XLT Controls and Display...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents The FCC Wants You To Know ... 7 Scanning Legally ... 7 Introduction ... 9 Feature Highlights ... 11 About This Manual ... 12 Understanding Scanning ... 14 What is Scanning? ... 14 What is Searching? ... 14 Conventional Scanning ... 14 Where To Obtain More Information ...
  • Page 6 Locking Out Channels ... 48 Priority ... 48 Using Keylock ... 49 Using the Display Backlight ... 50 Troubleshooting ... 51 Resetting the Scanner ... 53 Care and Maintenance ... 54 General Use ... 54 Location ... 54 Cleaning ... 54 Repairs...

  • Page 7: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    The FCC Wants You To Know The FCC Wants You To Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 8 However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include: • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) • Pager transmissions • Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden BC92XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close Call designed to help you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area.
  • Page 10 This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Range (MHz) 25.0-27.995 28.0-29.695 29.7-49.995 50.0-54.0 108.0-136.9875 137.0-143.995 144.0-147.995 148.0-174.0 406.0-419.99375 420.0-449.99375 450.0-469.99375 470.0-512.0 806.0-823.9875 849.0125-868.9875 12.5 894.0125-956.0 Step...

  • Page 11: Feature Highlights

    Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Close Call RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Close Call RF Capture Technology” on Page 37 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it does not detect pager frequencies during Close Call search.

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Direct Access - lets you directly access any channel. Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to read in low-light situations. Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - provides adequate reception in strong signal areas and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage.
  • Page 13 To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read “Understanding Scanning” on Page 14 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby.

  • Page 14: Understanding Scanning

    What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two- way communications do not transmit continuously. Your BC92XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues.

  • Page 15: Simplex Operation

    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 • FRS/GMRS users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on.

  • Page 16: Where To Obtain More Information

    • http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications. • svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm conventional frequency information on file with the US Government * - This web site is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. - the Internet's Understanding Scanning...
  • Page 17 For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. Understanding Scanning...

  • Page 18: Included With Your Scanner

    Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner AC Adapter If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023. Setting Up Your Scanner Antenna Belt Clip BC92XLT OWNER’S...

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Scanner

    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. You might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna.
  • Page 20 WARNING! Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. to NI-MH BATT. only if you are using rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

  • Page 21: Using Rechargeable Batteries

    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. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
  • Page 22 WARNING! Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non- rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., or if you are unsure of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.

  • Page 23: Using Ac Power

    • For longer operation, you can also use high- capacity Ni-MH batteries to power the scanner. This type of battery takes longer to recharge. You can get high-capacity Ni-MH batteries at your local electronics store. Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter.

  • Page 24: Connecting An Earphone/Headphone

    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. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner...

  • Page 26: About Your Scanner

    About Your Scanner 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. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications.

  • Page 27: A Look At The Keypad

    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. To select the function labeled below a key, first press Func then release it.
  • Page 28 Key Name Scan/Src Func 1/Pri 3/Svc Description Scan Scans the stored – channels. Func + Src Starts chain – search or resumes searching. Turns the display – backlight on or off. Func + Locks and – unlocks the keypad. Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys.
  • Page 29 Key Name 5/Dly 6/PSrc /Clr 0/L/O E/Pgm Description Enters a 5. – Func + Dly Sets and turns the – delay function on or off. Enters a 6. – Func + PSrc – program band select mode on or off. Enters a 7.

  • Page 30: A Look At The Display

    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. - appears only when the function mode is on. - appears while you store a frequency into a channel.
  • Page 31 HOLD - appears during scan hold mode and search hold mode. 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. HAM, WX, POL, FIRE, AIR, or MRN - appears along with an indicator that shows the current service bank during a service search.

  • Page 32: Understanding Banks

    Understanding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather, ham, marine, aircraft, police, and fire services. Channel-Storage Banks To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, the 200 channels are divided into 10 channel-storage banks.

  • Page 33: Operation

    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 the scanner on, then turn Volume clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3.

  • Page 34: Searching For And Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies

    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 duplicated.

  • Page 35: Scanning The Stored Channels

    press Func + frequencies. To release the hold and continue searching, press Hold. Or, if you did not press Hold, simply press Func + or Func + Note: Because there are many different frequencies allocated to fire and police departments, it can take several minutes to search all the service frequencies.

  • Page 36: Manually Selecting A Channel

    transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning. 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 37: Special Features

    Special Features Special Features Close Call Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Close Call RF capture works great for finding frequencies at venues such as malls and sporting events. You can set the scanner so Close Call detection works "in the background"...
  • Page 38 • Close Call works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly directive antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna), if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area, or if the transmitter is a broadcast television station.
  • Page 39 If you selected C-C.Alt, skip to Step 5. If you selected C-C.PS, skip to Step 7. 3. Repeatedly press want to search appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press The scanner displays the following options. Lo On or Lo OFF: Lets you select the VHF Lo frequency band.
  • Page 40 6. Repeatedly press appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not want to select it. Then skip to Step 9. 7. Press E while C-C.PS appears. One of the following Pager Screen options appears. PS On: The scanner ignores hits on common pager frequencies.

  • Page 41: Chain Search

    To turn on the Close Call feature and turn off normal scanning, press Func + To turn off Close Call and turn on normal scanning, press Func + Chain Search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change each range to a range you set.

  • Page 42: Chain Search Hold Mode

    Press 0-9 to enable or disable the search bank number being searched in this mode. Enabled bank numbers appear. (Disabled bank numbers disappear). At least one search bank must be enabled. (The scanner sounds an error tone if you try to disable all the search banks).

  • Page 43: Direct Entry Search

    The scanner sets itself to program mode after you store a frequency. Program Band Select Mode You can use this mode to define the search range used during a chain search in each search bank. To set the scanner to program band select mode, press Func and PSrc.

  • Page 44: Direct Entry Search Hold Mode

    2. Enter the frequency you want to start from by using the number keys. (Press decimal point). 3. Press Func + searches, starting from the frequency you entered in Step 2. If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone and Error appears.

  • Page 45: Search Skip Memory

    Storing Frequencies Found During Direct Entry Search into Channel Memory Follow these steps to store frequencies received during direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. 1. Press Func + Pgm in direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. The frequency and lowest blank channel alternate on the display.

  • Page 46: Delay

    To skip a frequency, press Func and L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency during a search or a search hold. The scanner stores the frequency in memory and automatically resumes the search if it is not in hold. Follow these steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stops on it during a search.

  • Page 47: Turning Channel-Storage Banks On And Off

    2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching. The scanner automatically sets a delay when you store frequencies into channels or when you search frequencies. When the delay feature is on, DLY appears. If it is off, follow one of these steps to program a delay depending on how the scanner is operating,.

  • Page 48: Locking Out Channels

    ing Out Channels” on Page 48). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to the bank. Notes: • You can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned off. • You cannot turn off all banks.

  • Page 49: Using Keylock

    If the priority feature is turned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that bank's priority channel for activity every 2 seconds. The scanner automatically designates each bank's first channel as its priority channel. Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel.

  • Page 50: Using The Display Backlight

    Using the Display Backlight To turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press . The display lights for 15 seconds. To turn off the light sooner, press again. Special Features...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BC92XLT 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 reception. antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan The squelch won’t...
  • Page 52 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. The channel might not be active. Scan You must won’t press Scan to start.

  • Page 53: Resetting The Scanner

    Weather The squelch scan might need to doesn’t be adjusted. work. The antenna might need to be adjusted. 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 you have stored in the scanner.

  • Page 54: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance 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. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

  • Page 55: Repairs

    If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, 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. If you would like immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manu- facture. Channels: ... 200 Banks: ... 10 (20 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 ... Citizens Band/Business Band 28.0–29.995 ... 10 Meter Amateur Band 30.0–49.995 ...
  • Page 57 Sensitivity (S+N)/N = 20 dB 25.005 MHz (AM) ... 0.5 µV 40.840 MHz (FM) ... 0.3 µV 49.900 MHz (FM) ... 0.3 µV 118.800 MHz (AM)... 0.5 µV 127.175 MHz (AM)... 0.5 µV 135.500 MHz (AM) ... 0.5 µV 138.150 MHz (FM)... 0.3 µV 162.400 MHz (FM) ...
  • Page 58 IF Frequencies 1st IF (25-174 MHz)...380.6050-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (406-512 MHz) ...380.6125-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (806-956 MHz) ...380.7000-380.7875 MHz 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 59: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988 or information about ordering these optional accessories. Earphone fi Remote Speaker Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory/ Local Directories Optional Accessories...

  • Page 60: 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 materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 61 The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76155 See www.uniden.com for current business hours. One-Year Limited Warranty...
  • Page 64 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents. 4,398,304 4,409,688 4,455,679 4,461,036 4,627,100 4,841,302 4,888,815 4,932,074 5,199,109 5,408,692 5,428,826...

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