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- Page 1 SC180 100-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Sports Scanner OPERATING GUIDE...
- Page 2 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 4: Table Of Contents
About Your New SportCat ..... . . 2 What is Scanning?......2 What is Searching? . -
Page 5: About Your New Sportcat
You can set the direction of searching as well as the speed. The Turbo Search feature, new for Uniden scanners, can search VHF bands at up to 3 times the normal speed. When the SportCat is searching for active frequencies, it is in “SEARCH Mode”... -
Page 6: Important Notice
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 7: Where To Obtain More Information
Club Information SportCat Frequency Guide Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal Notice Product Registration Form If any items are missing or damaged, call the Uniden parts department at the number below. Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly before operating the scanner. Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours are 8:30 a.m. -
Page 8: Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights Twin Turbo Scan & Search —This lightning-fast technology enables the SportCat to scan nearly 100 channels per second. Search speed is selectable between 100 and 300 steps per second. (300 steps per second only in bands with 5 kHz steps.) Because the frequency coverage is so large (see previous section for band listing), very fast scanning and searching are essential. -
Page 9: Controls And Indicators
Controls and Indicators Antenna Connect the rubber antenna to the BNC connector and turn clockwise until it locks. Connector Earphone Plug the supplied earphone into this jack for private listening. When the earphone is Jack connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. - Page 10 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 11 3. In SCAN or SEARCH Mode, press scanning. (HOLD appears on the display.) In Manual mode, press channel. 4. NUMERIC KEYPAD — Use these keys to program a channel for scanning. Also use to access a channel directly with keys to select or deselect any of the 10 memory banks.
- Page 12 8. Press / ALERT to change the display mode when you program frequency or Alpha characters. Press and / ALERT to set the Alert Beep function in hold Manual mode. / CLR to enter the decimal point when 9. Use programming a frequency into a channel.
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Page 13: Setup
The SportCat comes with a rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery Pack will supply up to 12 hours of dependable use. (With the Squelch control in “closed” position.) Before using the SportCat for the first time, or whenever the LOW BATTERY Indicator appears on the LCD display, you should fully charge the Battery Pack. -
Page 14: 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 15: Operation Overview
Operation Overview Note: Before operating the SportCat for the first time, make sure you have fully charged the Battery Pack. Before turning on the scanner, rotate the Squelch Control fully clockwise. Turn the scanner on by rotating the On-Off/Volume Control clockwise until you hear a click. Turn the Volume Control a small amount clockwise to a low listening level. - Page 16 Any channels that are not programmed (000.0000) are skipped during scan. When the SportCat is in SCAN Mode, the display will look something like this: SEARCH The Search function is different from Scan. When you select a frequency band to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits of the band.
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Page 17: Programming Channels
Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 100 channels. Note: If appears on the display (keypad Locked), unlock the keypad by pressing and holding disappears . -
Page 18: Deleting A Stored Frequency
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 The frequency will blink twice to confirm the programming. -
Page 19: Programming Channels With Alpha Characters
Press and hold the preprogrammed Search Bands. Use the keys or VFO control until you see the Band you want. Wait for at least 2 seconds or press Search to begin. If you wish to change the search direction, press and hold up or down direction. -
Page 20: Alert Beep Setting
Note: If the frequency of the channel has not been programmed, you cannot program the Alpha Name on the channel. To select the edit position, press cursor to the right or Select the character using VFO Control. Turn clockwise to move 0 - 9, A - z and other characters and stop the control at the letter you wish to store. -
Page 21: Scanning
Bank Scanning If SCAN is not indicated on the display, press The SportCat should begin scanning. The indicators for the selected Banks (1 through 10) appear on the display. The indicator of the Bank currently being monitored flashes. While the SportCat is scanning, the word SCAN moves across the display. -
Page 22: Priority Scan
To access a specific channel: Press Enter the channel number using the numeric keys. Press again. Priority Scan The SportCat has 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank. Initially these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g. Channel 1, Channel 11, Channel 21, and so on.) In priority scan mode, the scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during the Scan cycle. -
Page 23: Locking Out Channels
Locking Out Channels You may have programmed certain channels that you do not want to hear every time you scan. These might be channels that are busy a major portion of the time, causing the scanner to stop at the channel(s) often enough to interrupt the scan cycle. -
Page 24: Weather Channel Scanning
Weather Channel Scanning The SportCat is designed to search for your local NOAA weather channel(s) from 10 preprogrammed NOAA channels. Press / ATT to begin Weather scan. WX appears at the lower side of the display and the word SCAN moves across the display. -
Page 25: Searching
Band Search The SportCat has 12 Preprogrammed Search Bands. You can search any of these Bands to find desired frequencies if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the Directory was published. -
Page 26: Search Skip Frequency
Enter the higher limit of your search range. Press Using the Limit Search / BAND to enter Limit Search mode. Press Press appears on the display.) VFO search You can search by using VFO control. In Manual mode, enter the frequency by using the number keypad and turnVFO control. -
Page 27: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control OFF. 2. Turn the scanner over so you are looking at the back. If the Belt clip is attached, remove it by taking out the two screws. 3. Press in on the ribbed area and slide the Battery Cover down and off. -
Page 28: 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 29: Birdies
Birdies All scanners 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. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Use the Search Skip feature to skip the unwanted frequencies. -
Page 30: 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: 1-800-297-1023, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday. -
Page 31: 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 32: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Receiver Type: Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Channels: Banks: Search Bands: RANGE (MHz) 29.0000-29.9950 30.0000-49.9950 50.0000-54.0000 108.0000-136.9875 137.0000-143.9950 144.0000-147.9950 148.0000-174.0000 406.0000-419.9875 420.0000-449.9875 450.0000-469.9875 470.0000-512.0000 806.0000-823.9875 849.0125-868.9875 894.0125-956.0000 Scan Rate: Search Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Antenna: Operating Temperature: - 20°C (- 4°F) to + 60°C (+ 140°F) Total 10 Banks 10 Channels each 10 Programmed Channels (All NOAA... - Page 33 Size: Weight: Power Requirements: 4.8V DC (internal battery or Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. 2-1/2"...
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Page 34: One Year Limited Warranty
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 35 FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS: 4,219,821 4,270,217 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,888,815 4,932,074 5,408,692 5,428,826 5,471,660 5,483,684 5,710,992 5,600,233 5,598,430 5,600,223 ©1999 Uniden America Corporation. UBZZ01302ZZ 4,398,304 4,409,688 4,597,104 4,627,100 4,947,456 5,014,348 5,438,688 5,448,258 5,548,832 5,551,071 5,530,296 5,574,995 All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines...
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