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  • Page 1 UBC126AT Scanning Receiver For more exciting new products please visit our website: Australia: www.uniden.com.au New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 introduction .
  • Page 4 SCROll CONTROl Using the Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting the Volume .
  • Page 5 Close Call Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Set Close Call Bands .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Ambulance • Racing country Mode (australia/neW Zealand) The UBC126AT is set to the Australian mode by default. The Police, RailRoad, Fire, Ambulance and CB banks have select pre- programmed frequencies. One set for Australia and another set for New Zealand. Turn on the scanner by pressing and holding a following key to select the country band plan.

  • Page 7: Feature Highlights

    Feature HigHligHts 10 channel storage Banks - You can store up to 50 frequencies into each bank for a total of 500 frequencies so you can more easily identify calls. close call™ rF capture technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions close call do-not-disturb - checks for Close Call activity...
  • Page 8 text tagging - you can name each channel, using up to 16 characters per name. service Banks - frequencies are preset in 9 separate Police, Fire, Ambulance, Aircraft, Marine, UHF CB Radio, CB Radio, Railroad and Racing banks to make it easy to locate specific types of calls and search any or all of these banks.
  • Page 9 search lockouts - you can lock up to 200 search frequencies: 100 temporary frequencies and 100 permanent frequencies in Custom Search, Service Search, Close Call Search, or Quick Search Modes. display Backlight - You can turn on/off the LCD backlight, set it operate on squelch only, keypress only, or both.

  • Page 10: Frequency Range

    Priority Scan and Close Call). This feature turns off RF power for 1 second and turns on it for 300ms to extend the battery life. Battery low alert - the icon will blink in the display and a BATT tone warns you every 15 seconds when the battery power gets low.

  • Page 11: Included With Your Scanner

    WitH your scanner • UBC126AT scanner with attached belt clip • Antenna • Rechargeable 2300mAh Ni-MH Batteries • USB cable • AC Adaptor • DC Adaptor • Wrist strap oPtional accessories • Earphones (mono)

  • Page 12: Scanning Basics

    WHat is searcHing? The UBC126AT can search for active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you specify.

  • Page 13: Understanding Scanning

    understanding scanning What is CTCSS/DCS? Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allows the squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with a transmission.

  • Page 14: Conventional Scanning

    with a signal, the scanner’s squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. Refer to the Reference section of this manual for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems).

  • Page 15: Repeater Operation

    radios such as UHF-CB radios. The range is typically 1.5-12km, depending upon the terrain and many other factors. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system.

  • Page 16: Custom Search Banks

    By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner. The website, www.radioreference.com, is the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio system information. This web sites is not affiliated with Uniden.

  • Page 17: 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 rubber antenna. To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multiband coverage.

  • Page 18: Connecting An Optional Antenna

    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 15m from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Belt Clip

    You can power the scanner using alkaline (ALK) non- rechargeable batteries (not supplied) or the included Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. [Uniden provides a USB cable to charge the Ni-MH batteries on initial installation and to recharge them through your computer or through a power adaptor that provides USB charge power.

  • Page 20: Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries

    • Do not use and charge Ni-Cd batteries; this may cause a safety hazard and damage the scanner. Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries Make sure the power is turned off. Slide the battery compartment cover off. Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to set the battery selection switch inside the compartment to AlK.

  • Page 21: Charging The Ni-Mh Batteries

    Note: To prevent damage to Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the temperature is above 45°C or below 4°C. Charging the Ni-MH Batteries The scanner has a built-in circuit that charges the included Ni-MH batteries when a USB cable connects it to a computer (NOT to a USB hub) or to an AC or DC adaptor that provides USB charging power.
  • Page 22 Different status messages may display depending on the battery type and scanner status: usB Message Batt . Meaning scanner type cond . Charging Ni-MH Scanner is charging. No Battery None NO batteries in scanner. Charge Ni-MH Unit is charged. Complete Charge Off Alk./Ni- Scanner is not charg-...

  • Page 23: 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 search those communications.
  • Page 24 scanner displays . During that 3 seconds you can press other keys and operate that function. Pressing Func again before 3 seconds returns to Normal mode and the icon disappears. In Normal mode the icon is not displayed. DECIMAL/ CURSOR FUNCTION PORT CLEAR...
  • Page 25 key/ Press to . . . Press Func and icon this key to . . . Enter the Close Hold/ • Hold on a current channel. Call menu. • Release hold and resume scanning/searching. • Monitor an unprogrammed frequency after you have entered it. • Access a channel directly after you have entered it.

  • Page 26: Turning On The Scanner

    key/ Press to . . . Press Func and icon this key to . . . • Enter Channel Pgm/E • Select input data or a menu Programming item. • Access a channel through its menu. channel number. • Quickly save frequencies in various modes. 4/<...

  • Page 27: 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. Note: Not all of these icons may appear at the same time. 14 16 H O L D T L / O C h a n n e l N a m e ↑...
  • Page 28 item Meaning • BNK/SVC/SRC/BND shows banks/bands enabled for Scan/Service Search/Custom Search/Close Call Only mode. • is for the Close Call Hits bank. AM/FM/NFM shows channel/frequency modulation. P RI • indicates Priority Scan. • indicates Priority Do-Not-Disturb. P RI+ • indicates Priority Plus Scan. SCR: Pager Screen Icon appears while Pager Screen is active.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Scanner

    Using the SCROll CONTROl Knob Turn the SCROll CONTROl knob on top of the UBC126AT to: • Select channels • Adjust volume • Adjust squelch • Set display settings...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Squelch

    Adjusting the Squelch Press Func, then press SCROll CONTROl. The squelch level indicator from 0 to 15 and battery voltage appears. Turn SCROll CONTROl until the audio mutes. If the scanner picks up unwanted partial signals or very weak transmissions, increase the Squelch setting to increase the signal level required to open squelch.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Contrast

    Press Pgm/E (or press SCROll CONTROl) to save and return to the previous menu. (Default = Always Off ) Press . Clr to exit. Notes: If the backlight is set to Always On when is pressed, the backlight is turned off and the backlight setting is then set to Always Off.

  • Page 32: Setting The Charging Timer

    Setting the Charging Timer The Charging Timer menu is also a submenu of the Display/ Charge menu. It sets how long the scanner will charge the batteries when you plug the supplied USB cable into a USB port and connect it to your scanner. WARNING: the charging timer will reset to the set charging time every time you plug the usB cable into the scanner or charge the batteries while the usB cable is...

  • Page 33: Using The Keypad Lock

    • Program channels into the scanner • Set any setting When you connect your scanner to your PC, a series of screens will appear to assist you. USB drivers and programming software are available for download from www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz.

  • Page 34: Programming Channels

    PrograMMing cHannels Now that you have configured your scanner, you are ready to start using your scanner’s preprogrammed service banks, the custom search banks, the Close Call feature. You can also program your channel memories or re-program your 10 custom search bank memories.

  • Page 35: Programming Channel Text Tags

    The scanner automatically rounds the entered number to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if you enter 151.473 (MHz), your scanner accepts it as 151.475. If you entered an invalid frequency, Out of Band appears and the scanner beeps three times. Press . Clr and enter a valid frequency.

  • Page 36: Setting Ctcss/Dcs For A Channel

    mistake, press . ClR to clear the last character. Press . ClR twice to clear all characters. To cancel and exit, press l/O. Press Pgm/E to save the tag and return to the Channel menu. setting ctcss/dcs For a cHannel You can store a CTCSS tone or DCS code, set the scanner to search for tones/codes, have the scanner open squelch on any tone/code, or have the squelch only open if no CTCSS/DCS is...

  • Page 37: Setting Channel Modulation

    • No Tone - indicates that the channel squelch will only open if no CTCSS/DCS is detected. • <Back - returns to Channel Menu. Note: If you select Off, CTCSS/DCS Search, or No Tone, the scanner returns to the channel menu. If you selected CTCSS or DCS, you can then select the CTCSS tone or DCS code.

  • Page 38: Setting The Priority Channel

    setting tHe Priority cHannel The Priority feature lets you designate one stored channel in each bank as a Priority channel. When the Priority feature is turned on, the scanner checks that bank's priority channel for activity every 2 seconds as it scans the bank. This feature lets you scan through the channels and still not miss important or interesting calls on specific channels.

  • Page 39: Deleting Channels

    Press Pgm/E to enter the Channel menu. (You can also press Hold and scroll to the channel; press Func then Pgm/E.) Scroll to Set Delay and press Pgm/e. Turn SCROll CONTROl to select the delay time from the following options: • -10 sec - resumes after 10 seconds.

  • Page 40: Clearing A Bank

    Clearing a Bank You can delete all channels in a bank. Press Hold to select any channel in the bank, then enter that channel number. Press Pgm/E to enter the Channel menu. (You can also press Hold and scroll to the channel; press Func then Pgm/E.) Scroll to select Clear Bank and press Pgm/E.
  • Page 41 Enabled scan banks appear on the lowest line. Disabled scan bank numbers are not displayed. The currently scanned bank number flashes. • You can turn scan banks on/off by pressing 1-9 or 0, but one scan bank must always be enabled. If you turn off all scan banks, the scanner will display Nothing to Scan.

  • Page 42: Priority Scan Modes

    • To temporarily lock out a channel, press l/O. • To permanently lock out a channel, press l/O twice quickly. See Locking Out Channels on page 43. Priority Scan Modes This scanner allows four different Priority modes. These modes also function in Search and Hold modes (except Close Call Only mode).

  • Page 43: Manually Selecting A Channel

    Manually selecting a cHannel You can continuously monitor a single channel without scanning. This is useful if you hear an emergency broadcast on a channel or if you want to monitor a specific channel. To manually select a channel, press Hold and enter the channel number.

  • Page 44: Unlocking Channels

    Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels. If you lock out all channels in the selected bank, the scanner displays All Locked! on the second line. Unlocking Channels Press Hold. Enter the channel number you want to unlock and press Hold again.

  • Page 45: Custom Search Mode

    During a Service Search, the upper line displays the current service name. The lower line displays the search frequency and the direction indicator (↑or ↓) with the modulation. Enabled service banks appear on the lowest line. Disabled service bank numbers are not displayed. The currently searched bank number flashes.

  • Page 46: Custom Search Receive/Hold Modes

    To temporarily lock out a frequency, press l/O. To permanently lock out a frequency, press l/O twice quickly. See also Search Options on page 49 for Delay, CTCSS/DCS settings, and locking out/reviewing/unlocking frequencies. Custom Search Mode Custom Search mode lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges.

  • Page 47: Quick Search Mode

    To start a Custom Search, press Srch/Svc. When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes searching according to the delay setting. While searching, the upper line displays the current search bank name.

  • Page 48: Quick Search Receive/Hold Modes

    • To store a frequency, press Pgm/E; see Storing Found Search Frequencies on page 51. • To temporarily lock out a frequency, press l/O. • To permanently lock out a frequency, press l/O twice quickly. See also Search Options on page 49 for Delay, CTCSS/DCS settings, Pager Screen and locking out/reviewing/unlocking frequencies.

  • Page 49: Search Options

    If you want to change the search direction or if it is a long transmission and you want to continue searching, turn SCROll CONTROl or press Srch/Svc. Quick Search Receive/Hold Modes To hold on a frequency press Hold. To step through the frequencies, turn SCROll CONTROl in Hold mode.
  • Page 50 setting time and then automatically resumes scanning. (Default = 2 seconds). This setting affects both Search and Close Call mode. Press Func then Pgm/E in Service, Custom, or Quick Search/Search Hold mode to view the Search menu. Scroll to Set Delay and press Pgm/E. Turn SCROll CONTROl to select the delay time from the following options: • -10 sec - resumes after 10 seconds.

  • Page 51: Programming Custom Search Ranges

    Turn SCROll CONTROl to select one of the following settings: • Search Off • Search On Press Pgm/E to save and return to previous menu. Programming Custom Search Ranges You can define each search range used during a Custom Search. Press Func then Pgm/E in Custom Search mode to view the Search menu.

  • Page 52: Unlocking Search Frequencies

    • To store a frequency in the Close Call Hits bank to a Channel Storage Bank in Scan mode, press Func then Pgm/E. Save Frequency displays and the scanner shows the first empty channel location. To select another location, turn SCROll CONTROl to select another channel then press Pgm/E to store the frequency or .

  • Page 53: Set Pager Screen For Searching

    However, if you lock out all frequencies in the selected search bank, the scanner displays All Locked! on the second line. Unlocking Search Frequencies Press Func then Pgm/E in any Search or Search Hold mode to view the Search menu. Scroll to Review Lockouts and press Pgm/E.

  • Page 54: Close Call

    close call Using the Close Call Feature Unlike searching, which requires the scanner to tune to a frequency to check for a transmission, Close Call RF capture directly detects the presence of a strong, nearby signal and tunes to that frequency. Close Call RF capture works great for finding frequencies at venues such as malls and sporting events.

  • Page 55: Selecting Close Call Modes

    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 56 Enabled search bands appear on the lowest line. Disabled search bands are not displayed. The currently searched bank number flashes. • To turn Close Call bands on or off, use the number keys (1-6) on the keypad. One search band must always be enabled. If you turn off all search bands, the scanner will display All Band Off! • To hold on a specific band, press Hold.

  • Page 57: Set Close Call Bands

    To cancel the hit, turn the Scroll Control. To temporarily lock out a frequency, press l/O. To permanently lock out a frequency, press l/O twice quickly. To store a frequency, press Pgm/E. See Storing Found Search Frequencies on page 51. To exit Close Call Only mode, press Scan.

  • Page 58: Close Call Alert

    Press .Clr (or scroll to Back and press Pgm/E) to return to the Close Call menu. Close Call Alert This setting controls the Alert Beep and Alert Light settings used during Close Call operation. (Default = On for both) Press Func then Hold to view the Close Call menu.

  • Page 59: Close Call Delay

    Scroll to Scan Hits On or Off and press Pgm/E to save and return to the Close Call menu. (Default = Off ) You can also store these temporary frequencies into channel storage banks when you receive them in Scan mode and scroll to them in Scan Hold mode.

  • Page 60: Close Call Ctcss/Dcs Search

    Close Call CTCSS/DCS Search This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during Close Call operation. (Default = On). This setting affects both Search and Close Call. Press Func then Hold to view the Close Call menu. Scroll to CTCSS/DCS Search and press Pgm/E.

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    tecHnical sPeciFications Size (mm) : 67 (W) x 32.7 (D) x 115 (H) Weight: 175g (without antenna and battery) Operating Temperature: – 20º C (– 4ºF) to + 60ºC (+ 140º F) Close Call – 10º C (+ 14ºF) to + 50ºC (+ 122º F) Power Requirements: 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC)
  • Page 62 Fire Ambulance Railroad Racing Custom Searches: 10 Bands Search Band: 9 searchable bands Scan Rate: 90 channels/second Search Rate: 90 steps/second 270 steps/second (5kHz step) Scan Delay: 2 seconds (default) Audio Output Power: Internal Speaker - 360mW nominal (24ohm) Headphone (L-ch) 4mW nominal (32ohm) Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance)
  • Page 63 Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Nominal VHF Low Band (AM) 25.005 MHz 0.4 μV (FM) 54.050 MHz 0.2 μV (FM) 86.275 MHz 0.2 μV Aircraft Band (AM) 118.800 MHz 0.4 μV (AM) 127.175 MHz 0.4 μV (AM) 135.500 MHz 0.4 μV VHF High 1 Band (FM) 138.150 MHz 0.2 μV...
  • Page 64 Close Call Sensitivity (No Modulation) Nominal VHF Low Band (FM) 54.050 MHz -58dBm Aircraft Band (AM) 127.175 MHz -65dBm VHF High 1 Band (FM) 161.9875MHz -68dBm VHF High 2 Band (AM) 272.950 MHz -66dBm UHF Band (NFM) 406.875 MHz -63dBm Public Service (NFM) 857.150 MHz...
  • Page 65 Signal Noise Ratio (nominal) VHF Low Band (AM) 25.005 MHz 48dB (FM) 54.050 MHz 41dB Aircraft Band (AM) 127.175 MHz 48dB VHF High 1 Band (FM) 161.9875MHz 41dB VHF High 2 Band (AM) 275.950 MHz 48dB UHF Band (AM) 325.050 MHz 48dB (NFM) 406.875 MHz...

  • Page 66: References

    reFerences ctcss Frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5...

  • Page 67: Dcs Codes

    dcs codes Birdies All radios can receive "birdies" (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver. Birdies are especially present at the 16MHz level (Internal CPU clock).
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 70: Warranty

    Warranty: Uniden Aust/NZ warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the UBC126AT (“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and exclusions set out below.
  • Page 71 Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden at the addresses shown below. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim.
  • Page 72 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2013 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in Vietnam. U01UB374BZZ...

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