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UBC3500XLT

OWNER’S

MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...UBC3500XLT OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal WARNING Uniden does not represent this unit to be...

Page 3: ...an Extension Speaker 24 Attaching the Belt Clip 25 Attaching the Wrist Strap 25 A Look At The Keypad 25 A Look At The Display 28 Using Menu 30 Using Func 30 Basic Operation 31 Turning On the Scanner a...

Page 4: ...nel Alert 53 Setting CTCSS DCS 54 Setting the Channel Frequency Modulation 55 Setting Channel Attenuation 56 Setting Channel Lockout 56 Deleting Channels 57 Copying Pasting Channels 57 Searching and S...

Page 5: ...9 Birdies 80 Troubleshooting 81 Specifications 83 Optional Accessories 85 Appendix 86 Planning 89 Collecting Information 89 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet 90 System Name and Quick Key 9...

Page 6: ...nd numbers the frequency range the modulation mode and the default step size settings To change the band plan 1 Maker sure the power is turned off 2 While holding down 1 2 or 3 corresponding number of...

Page 7: ...FM 6 25 440 0000 449 9937 FM 6 25 450 0000 469 9900 FM 10 470 0000 512 0000 FM 6 25 806 0000 960 0000 FM 12 5 1240 0000 1300 0000 FM 12 5 Frequency MHz Modulation Step kHz Lower Edge Upper Edge 25 00...

Page 8: ...ems and groups by using the keypad This makes it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or groups you don t want to scan Air Service Search frequencies are preset to make it easy to searc...

Page 9: ...system Channel Alert You can set the scanner so it alerts you when there is activity on any channel you specify Memory Check Lets you see at a glance how much total memory is left Scan and Search Oper...

Page 10: ...ncy already stored in a system Memory Backup If power is lost or disconnected the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory Note The scanner s frequency coverage is not continuous S...

Page 11: ...recharged or replaced Battery Save You can set the scanner so it reduces the amount of power it needs if there are no transmissions Key Controls Key Lock You can deactivate the scanner s keys to help...

Page 12: ...scanning Simply rotate the scroll control To change the scanner s volume Briefly press the scroll control once then rotate it VOLUME LEVEL and the current volume level appear on the display To adjust...

Page 13: ...he scroll control shown as to select a choice Edit Name Program System Select the system Edit Name Follow these steps to enter edit the system name 1 The first character of the system name is covered...

Page 14: ...u are new to scanning be sure to read Understanding Scanning on Page 15 for a quick background on the technology The first thing you ll need to do is install batteries in the scanner Then you need to...

Page 15: ...used and how much you have left Instead of being organized into separate banks and channels your scanner s memory is contained in a pool You simply use as much memory as you need in the pool to store...

Page 16: ...quency is received along with a transmission CTCSS and DCS are subaudible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL Motorola s trademarked terms for Private Line and Digital Private Li...

Page 17: ...an search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes CTCSS Frequencies Hz DCS Codes Octal 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 1...

Page 18: ...ey operate on When you are scanning a conventional system the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity If there isn t the scanner quickly moves to the next channel If the...

Page 19: ...ctivity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency Since the repeater is located very high there is a very large line of sight Where To Get More Information By itself this manual real...

Page 20: ...cluded With Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner Owners Scanner AC Adapter Belt Clip Manual Wrist Strap Batteries with antenna attached BNC SMA Adapter and other printed material Included With Your Sc...

Page 21: ...with proper impedance 32 for private listening Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual Do not use the scanner in high moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom...

Page 22: ...t that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner To charge the batteries set ALKALINE Ni MH inside the battery compartment to NI MH install the batteries in the scanner and connect the...

Page 23: ...is set to ALKALINE Charge Off appears and the scanner does not charge the batteries Removing the Display Sticker Before you use the scanner remove the protective plastic sticker over the display Usin...

Page 24: ...creases with higher frequency Connecting an Earphone Headphone For private listening you can plug a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm mini plug earphone or headphones not supplied into the headphone jack on top of your...

Page 25: ...p Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand use the supplied wrist strap Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the scanner th...

Page 26: ...ature on or off see Setting Close Call Options on Page 66 Scan srch Scan Scans the stored channels srch Starts quick search or quickly accesses the search menu L O L O Lets you lock out a selected cha...

Page 27: ...ode Selects systems by quick key in scan mode 0 9 Selects groups by quick key in scan mode 1 pri 1 Enters a 1 pri Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode 4 4 Enters a 4 Moves the active character...

Page 28: ...eature is turned on See Setting Attenuation on Page 73 and Setting Channel Attenuation on Page 56 PRI appears when the priority feature is turned on see Priority Scan on Page 39 no rev Enters a decima...

Page 29: ...lly select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency appears when you hold down to select a function appears when the scanner is set to CC Pri Mode see Using the Close Call Feature on Page 65 appea...

Page 30: ...ns Using Func To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner hold down on the left side of the scanner then press that key To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily sto...

Page 31: ...do not press any key or turn the scroll control within about 10 seconds VOLUME LEVEL disappears If this happens simply press the scroll control again 4 While holding down on the left side of the scan...

Page 32: ...order they were assigned Within a system channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group with the same priority as described above for systems The UBC3500XLT scans a system for the durat...

Page 33: ...oup quick key see Setting the Group Quick Key on Page 50 Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within a system while scanning 1 Press to hold on the system or hold down then rot...

Page 34: ...mporarily hold on a system press and hold To hold on a different system continue to hold and rotate the scroll control to select the system Normal scanning resumes 2 seconds after you release Holding...

Page 35: ...l The scanner prompts you to select the system where the channel is stored 3 Rotate the scroll control to select the system then press E The scanner prompts you to select the channel group where the c...

Page 36: ...in this manual go to the page number shown in parentheses next to the setting Note Not all of the options shown in this table may appear at the same time To view all available options on any screen ro...

Page 37: ...riority Srch CloCall Opt On Plus On 39 Off 39 39 39 M E N U Set Priority Wired Clone Tone Out for Tone Out for h l ll Tone Out Setup Tone Out Standby 76 76 M E N U Set Priority Tone Out for Wired Clon...

Page 38: ...he scanner automatically sets the key beep to match the master volume setting level you select Level 1 15 the scanner lets you select a key beep level You can choose any of 15 different key beep level...

Page 39: ...iority channels in lower quick key numbered systems starting from 1 have highest priority PRI appears when you select this mode Plus On The scanner only scans priority channels in unlocked conventiona...

Page 40: ...trol to select Audio AGC is turned off Adjusting the Display Contrast Settings Adjust Contrast Contrast 1 15 the scanner adjusts the display to the contrast level you select This setting controls the...

Page 41: ...onal connection cable to connect your scanner to another UBC3500XLT scanner or your personal computer Optional software is available at http www racescanner eu Settings PC Control PC Control Lets you...

Page 42: ...cables into Remote on the right side of each scanner Then connect the other end of the cables together using the null modem connector and gender changer Then set the scanner containing the programmin...

Page 43: ...extra sheets then use them to plan out how you will program the scanner Important Before you start programming your scanner make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged If the scanner loses powe...

Page 44: ...l Channel Groups To enter channels in a conventional system first set up a channel group or groups to hold the channels Then enter the channel and channel parameters in the group s Setting Up a Channe...

Page 45: ...New Channel Refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting See Editing the Channel Name on Page 51 See Editing Frequencies on Page 52 See Setting Channel Priority on Page 53 See Deletin...

Page 46: ...he left press 4 or hold and rotate the scroll control to the left To move the cursor to the right press 6 or hold and rotate the scroll control to the right To clear a character press twice To clear a...

Page 47: ...ion Set Lockout This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled Rotate the scroll control to select your setting then press E Lockout the system is not scanned Unlock...

Page 48: ...delay time expires Setting the Channel Delay Time Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Delay Time This setting controls how many seconds the scanner waits after a transmission ends be...

Page 49: ...s E To cancel press Notes Deleted systems cannot be restored You must re enter them You cannot restore preloaded systems Copying Systems To copy a system including all settings groups and channels Pro...

Page 50: ...up name can be up to 16 characters Abbreviate as necessary to fit The group and system name alternate in the top line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel Press twice to delete the curre...

Page 51: ...scanned Unlocked the group is scanned Note The default setting is Unlocked Deleting Groups Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Delete Group The scanner prompts you to confirm...

Page 52: ...Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting Hints Each channel name can be up to 16 characters Abbreviate as necessary to fit The channel name appears on the second line of...

Page 53: ...el Set Priority This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning Select your setting then press E On when you turn on the Priority feature the channel...

Page 54: ...TCSS or DCS is used for the channel Select your setting then press E Off any signal opens squelch Search the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission C...

Page 55: ...AM the scanner uses AM amplitude modulation for the frequency band FM the scanner uses FM frequency modulation for the frequency band NFM the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band WFM the...

Page 56: ...Off the channel is not attenuated Notes The default setting is Off You can also toggle this setting by holding on the channel and pressing and E Setting Channel Lockout Program System Select the syste...

Page 57: ...t the group Edit Channel Select the channel Delete Channel The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm press E To cancel press Note Deleted channels cannot be restored You must re enter the...

Page 58: ...roup Edit Channel Paste Channel Then if necessary edit the channel you copied to give it a unique name and other settings Note The paste option appears only if you have previously copied a channel fro...

Page 59: ...ow appears showing the current search direction To hold searching press Hold To resume searching press then press Scan srch Or press Hold To lock out a frequency found while searching press L O Locked...

Page 60: ...h ranges Search for Custom Search The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency Turn the scroll control to...

Page 61: ...nuing to search after a transmission ends Set Modulation lets you set the custom search range s modulation type Set Attenuator lets you set whether the scanner will attenuate reception by 25 dB during...

Page 62: ...channel delay time expires Editing a Service Search You can change the way service search works for each service Search for Edit Service Select your setting then press the scroll control Set Delay Ti...

Page 63: ...d unlock a search range by pressing selecting the search range then pressing L O If you select 0 the scanner searches the entire range one time The default setting is 2 seconds for each search range T...

Page 64: ...appears When you select a search range the scanner looks for active frequencies within that range and SEARCH AND STORE appears on the display s lower line and the system name and search range name app...

Page 65: ...l operation is briefly interrupted about every 2 seconds Notes CC DND Do Not Disturb The scanner checks for a Close Call hit every 2 seconds only if the scanner is not currently stopped on a transmiss...

Page 66: ...Only Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching The scanner does not scan frequencies or channels when this option is turned on To select this option press E CC Auto Store Lets you select...

Page 67: ...all feature works with other scanning activities On If the scanner detects a Close Call frequency CC Found and Press Any Key appear and the Close Call frequency is dis played by pressing any key while...

Page 68: ...0 sec Infinite Turn the scroll control to display an option then press the scroll control to select it Set CC Bands Lets you select the Close Call band settings You can turn the following bands on or...

Page 69: ...press Hold to hold on the hit frequency press the scroll control to quickly save the frequency into memory press L O to lock out the frequency from Close Call and Search operation or wait for the tran...

Page 70: ...All Frequencies Srch CloCall Opt Freq Lockouts Unlock All The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm and delete all locked out frequencies press the scroll control Otherwise to cancel pre...

Page 71: ...On The scanner searches for and displays any subaudible tone found Off The scanner does not search for subaudible tones Note This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM WFM FMB modulation...

Page 72: ...s Set Lower Limit the lower limit of the frequency range then press the scroll control to set it Set Upper Limit the upper limit of the frequency range then press the scroll control to set it Setting...

Page 73: ...Call Opt Set Attenuator This setting controls the attenuator for quick search and Close Call operation Select your setting then press the scroll control On Reception is attenuated by about 25 dB Off T...

Page 74: ...Opt Set Delay Time This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search or Close Call operation Select your setting then press the scroll control...

Page 75: ...Hz 20 0 kHz 25 0 kHz 50 0 kHz 100 0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step Note The scanner defaults to Auto Setting Air Band Step Srch CloCall Opt Air Band Step This setting selects the step for Air...

Page 76: ...t to monitor All tone outs that have the same frequency modulation and attenuation setting as the one you select are also monitored In standby mode the display cycles through all monitored tone out se...

Page 77: ...ation operates as FM FM The scanner uses FM for the frequency band This is the default setting NFM The scanner uses NFM modulation Set Attenuaton Turn the scroll control to select On or Off Set Tone S...

Page 78: ...by as soon as the carrier drops after a page Set Alert Sets the alert the scanner uses when it receives an alert Alert 1 9 Off scroll to select the alert tone pattern The scanner sounds each alert as...

Page 79: ...terference or electrical noise move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise If possible a higher elevation might provide better reception Also try changing the height or angle of the anten...

Page 80: ...irdies 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 scanner...

Page 81: ...osition the antenna Move the scanner You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi band antenna Check with your dealer or local electronics store Scan won t stop The squelch might...

Page 82: ...ng the Squelch on Page 31 One or more channels might be locked out Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out The antenna might need to be adjusted Check the antenna connection Scanner...

Page 83: ...nsitivity nominal 12dB SINAD 0 3uV 25 87 295 MHz FM 0 7uV 87 3 107 95 MHz FMB 0 4uV 108 136 9916 MHz AM 0 3uV 137 173 9937 MHz FM 0 7uV 174 215 95 MHz WFM 0 3uV 216 224 995 MHz FM 0 4uV 225 399 95 MHz...

Page 84: ...ded or 3 AA Rechargeable Ni MH Batteries 2300 mAh Included or AC Adapter AC230V 50Hz 6V 800mA Regulated AD 818 Included External Jacks Antenna Jack SMA Type Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Type DC Power J...

Page 85: ...85 Specifications External Amplified Speaker Earphone fi Connection Cable Optional Accessories...

Page 86: ...omatically Set Quick Key dot Edit Channel Edit Name This is named automatically Set Priority Off Set Alert Off Set CTCSS DCS Off Set Modulation Auto Set Attenuator Off Set Lockout Unlocked Set Lockout...

Page 87: ...2950 Plan 3 25 0000 87 2937 Custom 2 87 3000 107 9500 Custom 3 108 0000 136 9875 Custom 4 Plan 1 2 137 0000 173 9950 Plan 3 137 0000 173 9937 Custom 5 174 0000 215 9950 Custom 6 216 0000 224 9950 Cust...

Page 88: ...Out 1 Tone Out 2 Tone Out 10 Set Frequen cy Edit Frequency Tone Out 1 137 0000 MHz Tone Out 2 138 0000 MHz Tone Out 10 146 0000MHz Set Modulation FM Set Attenuator Off Set Tone Edit Tone A 1000Hz Edi...

Page 89: ...agencies The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning Here is a useful site http www racescanner eu Race frequency information programming software and accesso...

Page 90: ...an enter Local Police or Amateur Radio here If you want to store more than one type of frequency you can enter Mixed Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate deactivate the system You can...

Page 91: ...91 Planning Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS DCS Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in this channel group...

Page 92: ...92 Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS DCS Conventional System Worksheet Conventional System Worksheet...

Page 93: ...tchobori Chuo Ku Tokyo 104 8512 Japan declare under our sole responsibility that this equipment Uniden Bearcat model UBC3500XLT is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant prov...

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