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- Page 1 UBC 220XL T 200-Channel Programmable Twin Turbo Hand-Held Auto 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 (32Q).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents AboutYourNewUBC WhatisScanning? What is Searching? TypesofCommunication Unpacking Feature Highlights Controlsandlndicators Setup ChargingtheBatteryPack Mountingthe Flexible Antenna....10 InstallingtheBeltClip UsingtheEarphone OperationOverview ProgrammingChannels Programming By Manual... -
Page 4: Aboutyournewubc 220Xlt
220XLT. You can choose between two speeds for the search feature. With Turbo Search, a new feature for Uniden scanners, you can search the V.H.F. FM bands at up to 3 times the normal speed. When the UBC 220XL T is searching for active frequencies, it is in "SEARCH Mode"... -
Page 5: Typesofcommunication
Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication » Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) » Weather broadcasts (7 preprogrammed channels) Business/industrial radio » Motion picture and press relay » Utility » land transportation buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads »... -
Page 6: Unpacking
Unpacking Carefully check the contents against this list: UBC 220XL T Twin Turbo Scanner Rubber Antenna ACAdaptor/Charger (AAO-2500U) Earphone . Belt Clip Battery(BP-120) ThisOperating Guide If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Please read this Operating Guide thoroughly befpre operating the scanner. -
Page 7: Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights Twin Turbo Scan & Search -This lightning-fast technology enables the UBC 220XL channels per second. between 100 and 300 steps per second. 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 8: Controlsandlndicators
Controls and Indicators Antenna Connect the rubber antenna to this BNC connector and turn clockwise until it locks. Connector Earphone Plug the supplied earphone into this jack for Jack private listening. When the earphone is connected, the internal speaker is disconnected. - Page 9 (Refer to the foldout ill ustration inside the Back Cover) Complete explanations of the use of these keys are in the Scanning section, page 16, and Searching section, page20. 1. LCD DISPLAY shows the current channel and frequency. displays the mode, status, and bank indicators. Scan Type Indicator - operation.
- Page 10 Priority Channel when the scanner stops on a Priority Channel. 2. Press to start scanning all programmed channels that are not locked out. (SCAN moves across the display during scanning.) 3.ln SCAN Mode, press appears on the display.) press again to resume scanning. ~ u;m j 4.
- Page 11 11. NUMERIC KEVPAD - Use these keys to program a channel for scanning. Also use to access a channel directly with~. select or deselect any of the 10 memory banks. (Only the selected bank indicator(s) appear on the display.) Note: You cannot deactivate al/10 banks at the same time.
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Page 12: Setup
The USC 220XL T comes with a rechargeable Nickel- Cadmium Battery Pack. When fully charged, this Battery will supply up to 12 hours of dependable use. (With the Squelch control in "closed" position.) the USC 220XL Before using the LOW BATTERY you should fully charge the Battery Pack. -
Page 13: Installingthebeltclip
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 Iine up with the threads in the back of the scanner. 2. Insert the 2 screws into the corresponding holes and tighten. -
Page 14: Operationoverview
Operation Overview Note: Before operating the USC 220XL T 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-OffNolume Control clockwise until you hear a click. - Page 15 When the USC 220XL T is on SEARCH Mode, the display will look something like this: BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 you specify.
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Page 16: Programmingchannels
Programming Channels Before you can scan, you must program the channels within a bank. You can store one frequency per channel, up to 200 channels. Note: unlock the keypad by pressing and holding (LOCK) until disappears There are two ways to program a channel: Manually select a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad. -
Page 17: Deleting A Stored Frequency
Press CD to store the entry. The channel number on the display stops blinking. BANK If that frequency is already stored in another channel, you will hear a "beep", and the duplicate channel number will appear on the display. If you want to store the frequency in the selected channel (18) as well, press CD again. -
Page 18: Scanning
Note: When you turn the scanner on it will always be in SCAN Mode. Look at the lower left corner of the display. If SCNis not displayed, press scanning. If HOLD appears at the bottom of the display, press to begin scanning. The indicators for the selected Banks (1 through 10) appear on the display. -
Page 19: Priorityscan
To access a specific channel: Press @. Enter the channel number using the numeric keys. Press again. Priority Scan The UBC 220XL T has 10 Priority Channels, 1 per Bank. Initially, these are the first channel in each Bank. (e.g. Channel 1, Channel 21, Channel 41, and so on.) The scanner checks the Priority Channel(s) every 2 seconds during the Scan cycle. -
Page 20: Lockingoutchannels
Locking Out Chan nels You may have programmed want to hear every time you scan. These are channels 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 21: Weatherchanneiscanning
Weather Channel Scanning The USC 220XLT is designed to search for your local weather channel(s). Note: Currently the weather service is not provided in Australia. Press OOto the right side of the display and the word SCAN moves across the display. When the Weather Search finds an active channel in your area, the scanner stops at that frequency. -
Page 22: Searching
The UBC 220XL T can search bands you specify to find desired frequencies if you do not have a Frequency Directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the Di rectory was published. Press Use the numeric keypad to enter the lowest frequency of the range you want to search. -
Page 23: Search Frequency Skip
Search Frequency The scanner may stop at certain frequencies during Search that you do not want to hear. You can program up to 10 Skip Frequencies into the UBC 220XL T. When the scanner stops at one of these frequencies during Search, press @[) frequency is now "memorised"... -
Page 24: Careandmaintenance
Care and Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the On-OffNolume Control OFF. 2. Turn the scanner over so you are looking at the back. 3. Press in on the ribbed area and slide the Battery Cover down and off. 4. -
Page 25: 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 Technical Service Division or take it to a qualified repair technician. l@ @J (@@I... -
Page 26: 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. - Page 27 If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for seNice, please call or write the Uniden Technical Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty (at the end of this manual).
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Page 28: Optional Accesories And Replacement Parts
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your USC 220XL T are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Technical Service Division. Spare Battery Pack Replacement Rubber Antenna Earphone AC Adaptor! Charger... -
Page 29: Technicaispecifications
Technical Specifications Channels: Banks: Frequency Coverage 66.60 to 88.00 MHz (NFM) 108.00 to 136.9875 MHz (AM) 137.00 to 144.00 MHz (NFM) 144.00 to 148.00 MHz (NFM) 148.00 to 174.00 MHz (NFM) 406.00 to 420.00 MHz (NFM) 420.00 to 450.00 MHz (NFM) 450.00 to 470.00 MHz (NFM) 470.00 to 512.00 MHz (NFM) 806.00 to 824.00 MHz (NFM) - Page 30 @ 1994 Uniden Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines UBUAO1239DZ...