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Uniden BC9000XLT User Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What is Scanning?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Searching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Banks and Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Rotary Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programming Channels . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use these controls: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming with Search . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To Delete Alpha Characters . . . . . . . . . 22
The Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning Banks ON or OFF. . . . . . . . . . . 25
Locking Out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Beginning a Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Using Turbo Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Search Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Locking Out Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unlocking a Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unlocking All Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Birdies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scanning Weather Channels . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Data Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Frequency Step . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Signal Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Signal Attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Auto Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Display Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Hi-Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CTCSS Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing the CTCSS Board. . . . . . . . . . 45
Using CTCSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CTCSS Tone Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . 49
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Optional Accessories and Replacement
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..... . 2 Included with the BC9000XLT..3 Feature Highlights ....4 Getting Started.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    And with AUTO STORE, you can automatically program any channel. With the BC9000XLT, you can scan all 500 channels with Turbo Scan. In the Search Mode, you can choose super fast Turbo Search. In addition, the BC9000XLT has AUTO SORT – an automatic frequency sorting feature for faster scanning within each bank.

  • Page 3: Included With The Bc9000Xlt

    Included with the BC9000XLT SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD AUTO PRI TURBO LIMIT EXT SP LINE Operating Guide (OMBC9000XLT) Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use the scanner. Immediately fill out and mail the supplied Registration Form.

  • Page 4: Feature Highlights

    Twin Turbo Scan/Search – This lightning-fast technology enables the BC9000XLT to scan up to 100 channels per second and search up to 300 steps per second (in 5kHz steps). Because the frequency coverage is so large (see ÉSpecifications,Ê page 53, for band listing), a very fast scanning system is essential.
  • Page 5 Variable Frequency Steps (Increments)—In the search or Manual Mode, lets you change the steps between frequencies. Channel/Frequency Lockout—Lets you temporarily remove channels or frequencies from the scanning or search cycle. Signal Attenuation—Reduces the scanner’s sensitivity for unusually strong signals often found on the WFM (wide frequency modulation) bands.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

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  • Page 7: What Is Scanning

    What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC9000XLT scans programmed channels at the rate of up to 100 channels per second until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues.

  • Page 8: Banks And Channels

    A channel is a memory location where you store a frequency. The channels in the BC9000XLT are numbered 1 - 500. A bank is a group of channels. The BC9000XLT has 20 banks with 25 channels in each. The banks are useful for storing similar frequencies in order to maintain faster scanning cycles.
  • Page 9 2. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that no signals can get through. SQUELCH VOLUME 3. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate”...

  • Page 10: Using The Rotary Tuner

    Using the Rotary Tuner This unique feature allows easy, rapid, and precise selection of frequencies and channels in the BC9000XLT. Frequency/Channel Mode Selector - Press to switch between channel or frequency mode. When the CHAN LED is on, you can step rapidly through channels with the Rotary Tuner.

  • Page 11: Programming Channels

    When you manually step through a bank, however, frequencies are sorted according to channel number. Choosing a Programming Method With the BC9000XLT, there are five ways to program a channel: Manually selecting a channel and frequency, using the numeric keypad...

  • Page 12: Programming By Manual Entry

    Programming By Manual Entry Use these keys : SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD SCAN SCAN AUTO PRI TURBO LIMIT LINE EXT SP 1. Select a frequency. Example: Program 482.7625 MHz into Channel 1. 2. Press mto enter the Manual Mode.

  • Page 13: Programming With The Rotary Tuner Use These Controls

    If an error is made during programming, or if the frequency is out of range, this screen appears. Enter a valid channel or frequency number. If the frequency is stored in another channel, the display will indicate the original channel for that frequency. To program more channels, repeat steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 14: Programming With Search

    3. Select a frequency. Example: 123.7750 4. To tune in the frequency, select FREQ with the Rotary Tuner Mode Selector then turn right to step up, left to step down. 5. Press e to program the channel. To program more channels with the Rotary Tuner, repeat steps 2 - 5. Programming with Search The Search feature lets you search for active frequencies in a range you choose and store any or all of those frequencies into channels.
  • Page 15 1. Select a frequency range. See page 53, or see the included Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide. Example: 450.000MHz to 456.000 MHz 2. Press m. 3. Enter the frequency and press lto enter the lower limit of the search range. Example: 450.000 MHz 4.
  • Page 16 2. Press N to enter the Transfer Mode. 3. Enter the channel number. Example: Channel 200. 4. Press h. 5. Press e to Program the frequency. 6c. Program the frequency into the first open channel of another bank. 1. Press hto stop the search.

  • Page 17: Programming With Auto Store

    Programming With AUTO STORE This procedure searches a frequency range and automatically stores active frequencies into empty channels of the selected bank(s). Note: Be sure to set SQUELCH before you begin a search. See “Setting the Squelch” on page 8. Use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT...
  • Page 18 5. Press U to enter the Auto Store Mode. 6. Select the bank(s) for programming. The selected bank indicator(s) stop blinking. Example: Press C and 7. Press U to begin the Auto Store. The LED on the U key flashes. Note: You hear no audio during Auto Store.

  • Page 19: Deleting A Programmed Frequency

    Deleting a Programmed Frequency Use this procedure when you want to delete a frequency from a channel without storing a new frequency in its place. Use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT COUNT COUNT STATUS STATUS PROG PROG SEND SEND ALPHA ALPHA HOLD HOLD SCAN...

  • Page 20: Programming Channels With Alpha Characters

    3a. To select the transfer channel, press N ... 3b. Then enter the channel number... 3c. Then press h. 4. Press e to transfer the frequency. Programming Channels with Alpha Characters Use this feature to name programmed channels (from 1 - 250) for easy reference.
  • Page 21 1. Press P... Then press Z. 2. Enter the channel number... Note: You must select a programmed channel . Example: Channel 1 Then press h. The Alpha Edit Screen appears. 3. Turn the Rotary Tuner left/right to choose a letter from the upper line of characters.

  • Page 22: To Delete Alpha Characters

    To Delete Alpha Characters Use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT COUNT COUNT STATUS STATUS PROG PROG SEND SEND ALPHA ALPHA HOLD HOLD AUTO AUTO PRI TURBO PRI TURBO LIMIT LIMIT LINE EXT SP Program, Search, Scan, Mode, and Numeric Keys, 1. Press m. 2.
  • Page 23 7. Press e to store the changes. 8 Press s, m, or Pto exit the Program Alpha Mode. Bank Select chan from 1 ch 1...

  • Page 24: The Scan Mode

    Scanning All Programmed Channels and Banks Use these keys: SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD SCAN SCAN AUTO PRI TURBO PRI TURBO LIMIT EXT SP LINE Scan, Mode, Numeric, and Bank Keys 1. Turn on the scanner Press s to begin scanning. 2.

  • Page 25: Turning Banks On Or Off

    Turning Banks ON or OFF After you have programmed channels in several of the scanner’s banks you can customize which channels you scan by turning the banks on or off. 1. Press s. 2. To turn a Bank OFF, press the letter or number.

  • Page 26: Locking Out Channels

    Locking Out Channels The lock-out feature lets you further customize the channels that you want to scan at a particular time. For example, if a stored frequency broadcasts almost all the time, the scanner will stop on it and stay. You can lock out that channel when you are more interested in the other channels for the current scanning session.
  • Page 27 Unlocking a Channel 1. Press m. 2. Enter the channel or press the Channel Mode Selector and use the Rotary Tuner to find the channel you want to unlock. 3. Press L. 4. Press s to resume scanning. Unlocking All Channels 1.

  • Page 28: Using Priority Scan

    Using Priority Scan You can program one Priority Channel in each of the first 10 banks. During Priority Scanning, your scanner checks these special channels every two seconds, whether or not the scanner has located an active channel. Use these keys: SHIFT COUNT STATUS...

  • Page 29: The Search Mode

    In the Search Mode, the scanner looks for any active frequencies within a range of frequencies you select. It is best to select a narrow range, so that you have a better chance of finding all the active channels. Use Search if you don’t have a frequency directory handy, or if new stations have been added since the directory was published.

  • Page 30: Scrolling Frequencies During A Search

    Scrolling Frequencies During a Search Scrolling temporarily suspends a search and allows you to manually move up or down through the frequencies. Use these keys: SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD HOLD SCAN AUTO AUTO PRI TURBO LIMIT LIMIT LINE EXT SP Search Keys, and Rotary Tuning Controls...

  • Page 31: Using Turbo Search

    Using Turbo Search Turbo Search increases the search speed from 100 frequencies per second to 300 frequencies per second in ranges where the frequencies are spaced 5 kHz apart. Use these keys: SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD SCAN AUTO PRI TURBO PRI TURBO...

  • Page 32: Locking Out Frequencies

    Locking Out Frequencies This feature is similar to locking out a programmed channel, except you can only lock out 50 frequencies. Use these keys: SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD HOLD SCAN AUTO AUTO PRI TURBO PRI TURBO LIMIT LIMIT EXT SP LINE...

  • Page 33: Unlocking All Frequencies

    Unlocking All Frequencies 1. Press h to stop the search. 2. Find any locked-out frequency. 3. Press and hold Lfor two seconds. You hear a double beep when all frequencies are unlocked. Birdies Birdies are internally generated frequencies that cause the scanner to stop during search.

  • Page 34: Additional Scanner Features

    Status, Search, Mode, Numeric and Special Function Keys Scanning Weather Channels The BC9000XLT is not preprogrammed with NOAA Weather frequencies. See the Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide for a list of weather frequencies in your area. Then, see page 11 of this Operating Guide to program the frequencies into the BC9000XLT.

  • Page 35: Changing The Frequency Step

    Changing the Frequency Step The frequency step is the minimum space between frequencies in the Manual or Search Mode. Your scanner is pre-programmed with a default frequency step for each of its frequency bands. You can override the default frequency step to search in larger or smaller increments when searching, during Auto Store, or when stepping through frequencies with h, l , or the Rotary Tuner.

  • Page 36: Setting The Signal Mode

    Setting the Signal Mode Your scanner is capable of receiving three signal modes: Amplitude Modulation NFM Narrow Frequency Modulation WFM Wide Frequency Modulation Each of the scanner’s frequency bands is pre-programmed with a default signal mode. If you want to override the default signal mode for a particular frequency, use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT...

  • Page 37: Using Signal Attenuation

    Using Signal Attenuation When the ATT LED is on, the incoming signal strength is attenuated (reduced) by about 15 dB. This prevents unusually strong signals from over-loading the scanner. In the Scan Mode, you must individually program each channel you want to use the Signal Attenuation feature.

  • Page 38: Preventing Accidental Programming

    Preventing Accidental Programming The BC9000XLT has a lock feature to prevent accidental programming entries. To disable the e , P, N , and U keys, move the rear panel switch to ON. When you press e , P, N , or U , a message appears.

  • Page 39: Bank A P Ch 482.7625Mhz

    3. Press m, <, > , or use the Rotary Tuner to see the count for each channel. Counter counts up to 99. To reset the counter for individual channels 1. Press m. 2. Enter the channel number or use <, >, or the Rotary Tuner to select the channel.

  • Page 40: Displaying Bank Memory Status

    Displaying Bank Memory Status This feature shows the programming status of the channels in a bank. Use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT COUNT COUNT STATUS STATUS PROG PROG SEND SEND ALPHA ALPHA HOLD SCAN SCAN AUTO PRI TURBO LIMIT LINE EXT SP 1.

  • Page 41: Using Auto Recording

    Microphone inputs. 1. Connect the REMOTE jack of your tape recorder to the AUX jack on the rear of the BC9000XLT. This can be used to start and stop your recorder. 2. Put a tape in your recorder, and put it in the Record mode.

  • Page 42: Viewing Scanner Status Information

    2. Press x . “Record” disappears on the display to indicate that channel will not be recorded. Viewing Scanner Status Information This feature lets you quickly review the settings for several features of the BC9000XLT. Use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT COUNT COUNT STATUS...
  • Page 43 In Search Mode: 1.Press hto stop the search. 2. Press and hold ufor two seconds. You hear two beeps, then the status information scrolls across the display. Bank C CTCSS:OFF 000.0 Bank C HI–CUT:OFF Bank C RECORD :OFF B a n k C DIMMER : BRIGHT 5 .

  • Page 44: Display Light

    Use these keys for Display Light and Hi-Cut SHIFT SHIFT COUNT COUNT STATUS STATUS PROG PROG SEND SEND ALPHA ALPHA HOLD AUTO PRI TURBO LIMIT LINE EXT SP Status and Special Function Keys Display Light The Display Light has three settings: BRIGHT, DIM, and OFF. 1.

  • Page 45: Ctcss Operation

    This section applies only if you are installing and using an optional CTCSS Tone Board with your scanner. Installing the CTCSS Board Installing the CTCSS Tone Board is a simple procedure, and requires only a few minutes following the steps below. CAUTION: Be sure to turn the scanner off and disconnect the power cord before attempting to open the scanner.
  • Page 46 4. Align the pins on the CTCSS Board with the sockets on the mother board. Make sure they go straight into the sockets. The 4 pin socket is toward the front of the scanner. The 3 pin socket is toward the back of the scanner.

  • Page 47: Using Ctcss

    Using CTCSS The CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squelch System) feature allows squelch to be broken during scanning only when a CTCSS Tone is received. To program a channel for CTCSS, use these keys: SHIFT SHIFT COUNT COUNT STATUS STATUS PROG PROG SEND SEND...

  • Page 48: To Change The Ctcss Tone Frequency

    6. Use the Rotary Tuner to select a tone frequency. (See page 49 for a list of tone frequencies.) 7. Press e to program the frequency. After programing the frequency, the scanner returns to step three. Continue programming CTCSS frequencies , or press m to exit.

  • Page 49: Ctcss Tone Frequencies

    7. Use the Rotary Tuner to select a new frequency. (See below for a list of CTCSS tone frequencies.) 8. Press e . After programming the frequency, the scanner returns to step four. Continue programming CTCSS frequencies, or press m to exit. Note: To remove a CTCSS Tone Frequency, from a channel, program the frequency as “00.0.”...

  • Page 50: Care And Maintenance

    Do not rub the display window. Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repairs. The scanner contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center at 800-297-1023, or take the scanner to a qualified repair technician.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    If your BC9000XLT is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBLEM Scanner won’t work. Poor reception. Scan won’t stop. Scan won’t start. Search won’t start. Scanner won’t allow any program inputs Can’t program channel with alpha character If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional information, or to return the unit for service, please call Uniden Customer Service at 800-297-1023.

  • Page 52: Parts

    Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts Operating Guide Telescoping Antenna Betty Bearcat (OMBC9000XLT) (AT124) Starter Frequency Guide External Speaker (ESP25, 8 ) Mobile Mounting Bracket AC Adapter (AD580U) Assembly Kit (MB001) ® Cigarette Lighter Hard Wire Cord Power Cord Adapter CTCSS Board (PS002) (BC005) (PS001)

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Banks: Total 20 banks Channels: 500 channels Search Band: Total 17 Search bands (AM, NFM, WFM) Frequency (MHz) 25.000 26.000 29.000 54.000 72.000 76.000 108.000 137.000 174.000 216.000 225.000 400.000 512.000 760.000 806.0000 849.0125 894.0125 Scan Rate: Up to 100 channels per second Search Rate: Up to 300 channels per second (Turbo Mode) Up to 100 channels per second (Normal Mode) Scan Delay:...
  • Page 54 BC9000XLT Auto Scanner SHIFT COUNT STATUS PROG SEND ALPHA HOLD SCAN AUTO PRI TURBO LIMIT LINE EXT SP UBZZ01248ZZ BC9000XLT TWIN TURBO MANUAL CTCSS DATA 5KHz 12.5 KHz 25KHz DELAY 50KHz HI-CUT OPERATING GUIDE 9000 FREQ CHAN SQUELCH VOLUME LOCK...
  • Page 55 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!
  • Page 56 PRI TURBO LIMIT LIMIT LINE LINE EXT SP EXT SP Programming and Status Keys Display Bank Keys ON/OFF/VOLUME and SQUELCH Controls Rotary Tuning Controls BC9000XLT Controls TWIN TURBO SCAN SCAN MANUAL MANUAL CTCSS CTCSS DATA DATA 5KHz 5KHz 12.5 KHz 12.5 KHz...

  • Page 57: 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. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.

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