Bearcat UNIDEN BC 200XLT Manual

About Scanning
Scanning Scanning is easy and fun with the BC 200XLT 200-Channel =
Options Portable Scanner. You can scan in one of three ways: =
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@ Programmable scan for known frequencies a
M@ Search for active frequencies between two limits o
M Weather frequency scan =
Types of You will be able to monitor broadcasts such as:
Broadcasts
M Police and fire department (including rescue and
paramedics)
7 pre-programmed NOAA weather frequencies
Business /industrial radio
Motion picture and press relay
Utility
Land transportation frequencies such as trucking firms,
buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads
Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands
And many more...
Before you can use the BC 200XLT, you must programa
frequency into each of the channels you want to use — up to
200 channels. Programming the scanner channels is like
setting the push buttons on a radio.
Before you can program these channels you must know
the local frequencies you will be able to receive. You can
purchase regional and local frequency directories for your
area from your local Uniden Bearcat dealer, Uniden
America Corporation (order form enclosed), or your local
electronics store.
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most services
listed above do not broadcast continuously. The scanner
automatically samples programmed frequencies at the rate
of about 15 channels per second until it locates an active
frequency. It remains on that frequency until the
transmission stops for more than two seconds. The
scanning cycle then resumes until another transmission is
located. See page 12 for information on programming the
scanner.
Where to The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have
Obtain More _ publications, information on computer bulletin boards, and
Information —_ contests for the radio enthusiast. See the enclosed
pamphlets for more information. Additional information is
also available through your local library.