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Types of Communication

You will be able to monitor communication such as:

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Police and fire department (including rescue and
paramedics)

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NOAA weather broadcasts (7 preprogrammed channels)

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Business/industrial radio

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Motion picture and press relay

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Utility

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Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms,
buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads

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Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands

And many more in the following 10 Bands:

Frequency Range

Transmission

29.0-29.7 MHz

10 Meter Amateur Band

29.7-50.0 MHz

VHF Low band

50.0-54.0 MHz

6 Meter Amateur Band

137-144 MHz

Military Land mobile

144-148 MHz

2 Meter Amateur Band

148-174 MHz

VHF High Band

406-420 MHz

Federal Govt. Land Mobile

420-450 MHz

70 cm Amateur Band

450-470 MHz

UHF Standard Band

470-512 MHz

UHF “T” Band

NOTE:

The installation, possession, or use of this scanning
radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited,
regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities,
and/or local jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement
officials should be able to provide you with
information regarding the laws in your community.

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Summary of Contents for BC60XLT

Page 1: ...BC60XLT Programmable Hand Held Scanner OPERATING GUIDE H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 33 43 1999 Color profile Disabled Composite Default screen...

Page 2: ...elch Control setting This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal n GENERAL BATTERY WARNING Do not short circuit any Battery Do not discard Batteries in a fire...

Page 3: ...atives in connection with the performance of this warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRA...

Page 4: ...193 4 157 505 4 179 662 4 219 821 4 270 217 4 398 304 4 409 688 4 455 679 4 461 036 4 521 915 4 627 100 4 888 815 4 932 074 4 947 456 5 014 348 5199 109 1994 Uniden America Corporation All rights rese...

Page 5: ...9 Numeric Key Pad 4 Lockout Key 10 Enter Key 5 Weather Scan Key 11 Speaker 6 Keylock Key 12 12V DC Power Jack 13 Antenna Connector 15 Squelch Control 14 Phone Jack 16 On Off Volume Control H Bc60xlt v...

Page 6: ...Installing the Belt Clip 7 Operation 8 Keylock 8 Programming Channels 9 How Squelch Works 12 Setting the Squelch 13 Scanning Programmed Channels 13 Channel Lockout 16 Scanning Weather Channels 18 Car...

Page 7: ...memory for at least 1 day and typically 3 days when batteries are removed from the scanner What is Scanning Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations most two way communications listed below do not tran...

Page 8: ...Amateur Band 29 7 50 0 MHz VHF Low band 50 0 54 0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band 137 144 MHz Military Land mobile 144 148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band 148 174 MHz VHF High Band 406 420 MHz Federal Govt Land Mo...

Page 9: ...Included with the BC60XLT 4 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 33 51 1999 Color profile Disabled Composite Default screen...

Page 10: ...ple frequencies Or use the enclosed order form to purchase a local frequency list Where to Obtain More Information The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have publications information on...

Page 11: ...the switch to Reg Alk BATT If installing Nickel Cadmium Batteries set the switch to Ni Cd BATT WARNING Do not mix Alkaline Batteries with Nickel Cadmium Batteries Be sure to install four Batteries of...

Page 12: ...nner Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty Before attempting to recharge Batteries make sure you have installed four rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries and the sele...

Page 13: ...l key entries To lock Only the S M and Kkeys will function To unlock If keys do not work press Kto unlock keys The K L indicator disappears from the display 8 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 33 58 1999 Col...

Page 14: ...Programming Channels 1 Select frequency 2 Select channel using Manual mode Note For channel 10 press 1 0 9 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 34 00 1999 Color profile Disabled Composite Default screen...

Page 15: ...ash If you make a mistake press twice and start over 3a If frequency outside range Programmed frequencies must be within the bands shown on the back of the scanner and on page three of this guide 10 H...

Page 16: ...programmed are skipped during scanning After programming your scanner record the frequencies in the table below or another convenient place so you can easily reprogram the scanner in case the memory...

Page 17: ...ything all noise as well as signals gets through If the gate is set too high SQUELCH too high nothing gets through If the gate is set just right SQUELCH set properly just the desired signals get throu...

Page 18: ...This action raises the squelch gate allowing only strong signals to get through Scanner should begin scanning after two seconds Note You must have at least one channel programmed before the BC60XLT w...

Page 19: ...d out channels When transmission received Scanner stops on that channel When the transmission ends scanning resumes after a two second delay To hold on that channel 14 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 34 07...

Page 20: ...nner immediately resumes scanning To listen to or program a specific channel Note For channel 10 press 1 0 Press Sto resume scanning 15 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 34 09 1999 Color profile Disabled Com...

Page 21: ...els during scanning There are two ways to lock out a channel Manual Mode Use Manual mode to select the channel you want to lock out Note For channel 10 press 1 0 16 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 34 11 19...

Page 22: ...t that channel by pressing O Because the locked out channel is no longer scanned scanning resumes immediately after pressing O To unlock a channel Use Manual mode to select the desired channel 17 H Bc...

Page 23: ...10 press 1 0 The L O indicator disappears from the display after pressing O Scanning Weather Channels To scan weather channels 18 H Bc60xlt vp Mon Aug 30 15 34 14 1999 Color profile Disabled Composit...

Page 24: ...equencies Note The channel number does not indicate the NOAA weather frequency you hear To review the weather frequency The frequency displays one digit at a time in sequence To resume normal scanning...

Page 25: ...the unit before cleaning n Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent n To prevent scratches do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents Be careful not to rub the LCD window n Do not use exc...

Page 26: ...lacement parts for your BC60XLT are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling 800 297 1023 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Monday through Friday 21...

Page 27: ...n Check the antenna connection Make sure the antenna is in a vertical position If you re inside a building move the scanner to a window an outside wall or outdoors Check for sources of interference su...

Page 28: ...topped on a weather frequency Press S to begin scanning Adjust the Squelch setting It may be too low All the channels may be locked out Turn off Lockout for the channels you want to scan Keypad won t...

Page 29: ...ded Operating Temperature 10 C 14 F to 60 C 140 F Size 2 1 2 W x 1 3 4 D x 12 3 4 H with antenna attached Weight 12 6 oz Power Requirements 6 0V DC provided by 4 AA Alkaline Batteries 4 8V DC provided...

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