UBC3500XLT OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe Precautions the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
Contents Introduction ................................................................................................. 6 Contents Feature Highlights....................................................................................... 8 About This Manual ................................................................................... 12 Using the Multifunction Scroll Control ................................................... 12 Entering Text ...........................................................
Using the Cloning Options ....................................................................... 41 Wired Cloning ....................................................................................... 42 Programming Radio Systems.................................................................. Programming Conventional Systems ...................................................... Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups ................................... Entering/Editing Conventional Channels ......
Setting Tone-Out Standby .................................................................... 76 Setting Up Tone-Out............................................................................. 76 Care and Maintenance.............................................................................. General Use............................................................................................. Location ...................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Your Bearcat UBC3500XLT scanning receiver is a state-ofthe-art scanner radio with extended frequency. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go. You can use the scanner’s scroll control to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in a system using the AutoStore feature.
Band Plan 2 Frequency (MHz) Lower Edge 25.0000 50.0000 84.0150 87.3000 108.0000 108.0000 137.0000 144.0000 146.0000 156.0000 157.4375 160.6000 162.0300 174.0000 216.0000 225.0000 400.0000 406.0000 440.0000 450.0000 470.0000 806.0000 1240.0000 Upper Edge 49.9950 84.0100 Modulation Step (kHz) FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM WFM FM AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM 5 5 20.00 with 15kHz Offset 50 12.5 / 8.33 selectable 5 12.5 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 10 50 5 50 12.5 6.25 6.25 10 6.25 12.5 12.
Feature Highlights Feature Highlights General 2500 Dynamic Channels - Your scanner stores channels more efficiently than conventional scanners, letting you store and quickly tune greater numbers of interesting frequencies. Close CallTM RF Capture Technology - You can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 65 for more information.
Broadcast Screen – Sets the scanner so it ignores Close CallTM or search hits on known broadcast frequencies. Custom Screen – Lets you input up to 10 frequency ranges that the scanner will ignore during Close CallTM or search operation. Dropout Delay – You can set whether the scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply. You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and while searching and using the Close CallTM feature.
Quick Recall – Lets you quickly select a specific channel by choosing the system, group, and channel. Scan/Search Delay – You can set the scanner so it remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. Text Tagging – You can name each system, group, channel and custom search range using up to 16 characters per name. Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.
Priority Priority Scan – Priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Priority Plus – You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels Backlight and Power Display and Keypad Backlight – Makes the display and keypad easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually.
About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner. Using the Multifunction Scroll Control The scroll control on top of the UBC3500XLT lets you easily control channel selection, volume, and squelch, and how information appears on the display.
How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner’s menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result. This example shows you how to use the scanner’s menu to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to press ( Menu ) to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you press Menu .
To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you 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 connect the included antenna to the scanner. See “Setting Up Your Scanner” on Page 20 if you need any help doing this.
Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how Understanding Scanning scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your UBC3500XLT. Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Your scanner’s memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory.
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. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on that frequency as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanner’s memory. If not, you can continue to search.
with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the scanner’s squelch remains closed and you hear nothing.
452 506 612 703 454 516 624 712 455 523 627 723 462 526 631 731 464 532 632 732 465 546 654 734 466 565 662 743 503 606 664 754 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). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the same frequency.
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. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to the area of operation. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency).
Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Wrist Strap AC Adapter Batteries Scanner (with antenna attached) Belt Clip BNC/SMA Adapter Owners Manual and other printed material Setting Up Your Scanner 20
Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-75 Ω coaxial cable for leadin.
2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -). WARNING! Set ALKALINE/Ni-MH to Ni-MH for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. 3. Replace the cover. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace the batteries. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use three rechargeable batteries to power your scanner.
If an AC adapter is connected to the scanner, the scanner checks the condition of the installed batteries. If the scanner is turned off and the batteries require a full charge, Normal Charging appears as the batteries are recharged. When the batteries are fully charged, Charge Complete appears. If no batteries are installed in the scanner, No Battery appears. If there is a problem with the installed batteries, Battery Error appears.
Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, simply screw it onto the scanner's SMA connector. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's SMA 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- or 75-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable and the supplied BNC/SMA adapter to connect an outdoor antenna.
WARNING! Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the radio to an installation where the antenna and audio connection are grounded. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Rotate the scanner upside down to remove it from the clip. Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap.
If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you understand each key's function. Key Name Description Hold/ Hold – Holds the scan or the frequency search when pressed. Resumes the scan or the frequency search when pressed again. Release the mute when pressed in Tone-Out Standby mode. Func + – Quickly turns the Close Call feature on or off (see “Setting Close Call Options” on Page 66). Scan/srch Scan – Scans the stored channels.
Key Name / / Description – Turns the display backlight on or off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Func + – Locks and unlocks the keypad. 0-9 0-9 – Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode. Selects systems by quick key in scan mode. Func + 0-9 – Selects groups by quick key in scan mode. 1/pri 1 – Enters a 1. Func + pri – Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode. /4 4 – Enters a 4.
Key Name /no/rev Description – Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency, enters or selects an extended 2-digit Quick Key. At a prompt, answers “No.” + rev – Monitors the currently-tuned frequency’s reverse frequency. Func E/yes/att E – Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Search Hold mode. At a prompt, answers “Yes.” Func + att – Turns the scanner’s attenuator on or off for the current channel or frequency.
- appears when you lock the keypad (see “Locking/Unlocking the Keypad and Scroll” on Page 38). - alerts you when the battery power gets low. GRP - shows the currently activated group or selected group Quick Key number, appears with numbers (0-9). The currently active group indicator flashes. AM/FM/NFM/WFM/FMB - appears to show the type of reception mode. L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. F - appears when you hold down function.
Using Menu Func Menu Press Menu on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 36 for more information about the scanner’s menu options. Using Func To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press Func .
Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Scroll Control Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Press and hold the scanner. for about 2 seconds to turn on 2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the display. Amateur Radio 145.2000MHz 3. While VOLUME LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Scanning Systems To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The UBC3500XLT scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups and any searches unlocked for search and scan. Notes: • If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan. • When scanning multiple systems, the UBC3500XLT scans systems according to the assigned quick key. Systems assigned to quick key 1 are scanned first, then 2, 3, 4, etc.
quick key’s 2-digit number. To stop scanning the system(s), press (if the quick key is a 2-digit quick key) then the number button or buttons again. The Sx: (system) indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected. To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold Func while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold Func and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system.
Locking/Unlocking Channels Follow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and channel group are selected. 1. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored. 2. Release Func then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you want to lock or unlock. 4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel.
called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you to select the system where you want to store the frequency. Quickly Recalling Channels 1. Press Hold to hold on any channel. 2. Press Func + rcl. 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.
Using the Menu The scanner’s menu lets you select options that let Using the Menu you set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press Menu on the left side of the scanner. To select a menu item, rotate the scroll control clockwise or counterclockwise. The currentlyselected menu item is highlighted with a bar on the display. When the menu item you want to select is highlighted, briefly press the scroll control to select it. To back up a level, press Menu .
Menu Item -- M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... Close Call -- M E N U -Search for ... Close Call Set Priority -- M E N U -Set Priority Tone-Out for ... Wired Clone -- M E N U -Set Priority Tone-Out for ... Wired Clone -- M E N U -Tone-Out for ... Wired Clone Settings Submenu Close Call Close Call Only CC Auto Store Set CC Mode Set CC Override Set CC Alert Set CC Bands (66) (66) (66) (67) (67) (68) Set Priority Off On Plus On Srch/CloCall Opt Tone-Out for ...
Settings Settings Displaying System Information Viewing Memory Used Menu Settings See Scanner Info % Memory Used A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu. Viewing the Firmware Version Menu Settings See Scanner Info Firmware Version Press any key to return to the previous menu. Adjusting the Key Beep Menu Settings Adjust Key Beep Auto - the scanner automatically sets the key beep to match the master volume setting level you select.
Turning Power Save On or Off Menu Settings Set Battery Save • On The scanner goes into low-power mode when you monitor a conventional channel that has no activity. • Off Power save is off. Priority Scan Menu Set Priority Or, while holding on any channel in Scan Mode, press Func + 1/pri to select one of these priority modes: • Off Normal scanning • On While scanning a conventional system, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked conventional system.
Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period. Pressing while the backlight is on turns off the backlight. Setting the Audio AGC Menu Settings Set Audio AGC This setting helps balance the audio level you hear as you listen to different radio sources so you can hear them at a similar volume. Use this setting if you listen to an audio source that has natural changes in audio level for which you want to compensate. • On Press the scroll control to select. Audio AGC is turned on.
which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps). Important! Before you start transferring data between your scanner and your computer, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you are transferring data, its memory might be corrupted and all information programmed in the scanner might be erased. Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting.
Wired Cloning Menu Wired Clone • Master Sets the scanner to be the source scanner. • Slave Sets the scanner to be the recipient scanner. To clone (copy) data directly from one UBC3500XLT scanner to another UBC3500XLT scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores. Then you must set one scanner as the source and the other as the destination.
Programming Radio Systems To get the most enjoyment your scanner, you Programming Radiofrom Systems must customize the programming for your area. Use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to customize. Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don't skip either step! 1. Plan the system. 2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1. To make planning easier, planning worksheet is included in the back of this manual for each system type.
Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options: • • • • • • • • • See “Editing the System Name” on Page 46 See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 46 See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 47 See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 47 See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 48 See “Setting the Data Skip” on Page 48 See “Deleting Systems” on Page 49 See “Copying Systems” on Page 49 See “Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups” on Page 44 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Grou
Entering/Editing Conventional Channels Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel 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 “Deleting Channels” on Page 57 See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 57 Note: The scanner automatically sets the step to match the input frequency.
Programming/Editing Optional Settings This section details the instructions for eachSetof the Programming/Editing tings Optional optional programming steps referred to in “Programming Radio Systems” on Page 43. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting. System-Level Settings Editing the System Name Menu Program System Select the system Edit Name To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears. To enter a decimal point, press .
Hints: • Access single-digit system Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the keypad during scanning. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing then both digits. • You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a system’s quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked. Setting System Lockout Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Lockout This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled.
Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check current system activity). • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • For conventional systems, all unlocked channels will be scanned at least once regardless of this setting. • The scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, any current transmission ends, and the channel delay time expires.
On - The scanner ignores the Data Signal and resumes searching in a few seconds. Off - The scanner treats all signals as normal transmission. Deleting Systems Program System Menu Select the system Delete System The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press . Notes: • Deleted systems cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. • You cannot restore preloaded systems.
Select the group Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press /4, or hold Func then rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, press 6/ or hold Func and rotate the scroll control to the right. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting. Hints: • Each group name can be up to 16 characters.
Setting Group Lockout Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Lockout This setting determines whether the scanner scans this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E. Lockout - the group is not scanned. Unlocked - the group is scanned. Note: The default setting is Unlocked. Deleting Groups Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Delete Group The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press .
Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2. Press /4, or hold Func then rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, press 6/ or hold Func and rotate the scroll control to the right. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the channel name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.
Input the frequency, then press the scroll control. To change the frequency you entered, turn the scroll control to select Edit Frequency, then press the scroll control. Setting Channel Priority Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Priority This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select your setting, then press E.
Alert 1 - 9 - the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep types. Set Level Auto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level. Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.
Notes: • The default setting is Off. • See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” on Page 16 for a complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones. Setting the Channel Frequency Modulation Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Moduration Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. AM - the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency band. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band.
Setting Channel Attenuation Program System Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Attenuator This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E. On - the channel is attenuated by about 25 dB. 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 Func and E.
Notes: • The default setting is Unlocked. • You can also lock or unlock a channel by selecting it while scanning or holding, then pressing L/O. See “Locking/Unlocking Channels” on Page 34. Deleting Channels Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select 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 them.
Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group 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 from a system of the same type you are currently editing.
Searching and Storing Searching and Storing Service Search Service Search lets you quickly select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search range. During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. Menu Search for ... Service Search Air The scanner searches the Air band, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the scroll control to change the search direction.
Qck Search Hold appears if you press Hold. Press E to start quick search or no to go to the search menu. Custom Search Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. Notes: • Search ranges are preset.
Editing a Custom Search Range You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges. The names of the custom search ranges appear on the display. The default custom search range names appear as Custom 1, Custom 2, and so on. Menu Search for ... Edit Custom Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Edit Name - lets you edit the custom search range’s name Edit Srch Limit - lets you view and select the frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts you to enter the upper and lower search limits.
custom search range to lock or unlock by rotating the scroll control with pressing Func . Set Hold Time - lets you set the amount of time to hold the custom search range during scanning. You can set Hold time from 0 to 255 seconds. Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner then searches the entire range one time. • The default setting is 2 seconds for each search range.
Off The attenuator is off. On Reception is attenuated by about 25 dB. Notes: • Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create. • Search with Scan - sets whether the scanner includes the service search during scanning. If unlocked, the scanner first scans all selected systems, then searches the air service searches for the selected hold time (0-255 seconds).
Search for ... Menu Search and Store Select the system where you want to store the frequencies Select the range from Custom Search or Air Notes: • If no system is programmed, No System Stored appears. • Over Limit appears when you select the system which has already stored 20 channel groups, or when the total channels has been already 2500. • If all the frequencies of the selected search range is locked out, All Locked! appears.
Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner's Close Call CallTM Feature feature lets you set the Using the Close scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works "in the background" while you are scanning other frequencies, turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the scanner normally.
• The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequency ranges listed under the Set CC Bands: option on Page 68. • The Close Call feature works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly directional antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna) or if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area.
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 transmission. If the scanner is on a transmission the scanner waits until the signal ends to perform a Close Call check. This prevents breaks in audio during Close Call checks. CC PRI - Close Call works even if there is a transmission. Checks for a Close Call hit every 2 seconds. Off - Close Call is turned off for all mode.
• Beep+Light (the scanner beeps and the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) • None (the scanner does not alert) Select Beep • Off (the scanner does not beep) • Alert 1-9 - (the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of a Close Call hit. When you select an alert level, the scanner automatically enters the setting of the Alert volume level. You can choose different beep types.
Call operation. (The Close Call feature works for all frequencies listed above.) Close Call Hits When the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can 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 transmission to end.
Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, Search and Close Call Options air service search and Close Call operation. See the teble below showing what options are available for each of the search modes.
Rvw Search L/O The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press the scroll control to unlock the frequency. Or, rotate the scroll control or press to select a different frequency. To exit the review, press Menu . Searching for Subaudible Tones Menu Srch/CloCall Opt CTCSS/DCS Search This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during search or Close Call operation.
to each option. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting. • Band 1-10 - select the custom band where you want to screen out broadcast sources. Program Band - lets you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting. • Band 1-10 - select the group where you want to screen out broadcast sources.
This setting controls the modulation type used for quick search and Close Call operations. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) Uses AM (amplitude modulation) AM FM Uses FM (frequency modulation) NFM Uses narrowband FM WFM Uses wideband FM WFM (Broadcast) Uses WFM Broadcast.
Off - the scanner remains on the channel until the transmission stops. Notes: • If you are trying to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter and you do not talk into the transmitter, the scanner will detect this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter. • This setting is ignored for AM/WFM/FMB channels. • The default setting for this feature is Off.
5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 8.33 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 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 Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Air Band Step This setting selects the step for Air Band (108.0000 MHz - 137.0000 MHz) 8.33 kHz 12.5 kHz Note: The scanner defaults to 12.5 kHz.
Using Tone-Out Using Tone-Out Your scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs Fire Tone-Out Introduction that use standard two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone paging, and long group tone paging. You can save up to 10 settings. When you select a setting in standby mode, the scanner also monitors for any other setting that uses the same transmit frequency, modulation, and attentuation settings. You need tone-out setup information from the agency you wish to monitor.
• Edit Name - Sets the name for the selected toneout setting. • Set Frequency — Sets the tone-outs RF frequency parameters. Edit Frequency — Enter the desired frequency that the scanner should monitor for the tone-out. Set Modulation — Set the modulation type for the paging signal. Auto —The scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. If the default modulation is AM or WFM, the modulation operates as FM. FM — The scanner uses FM for the frequency band. This is the default setting.
• Set Delay Time — Sets the time the scanner remains in monitor mode after the scanner receives a page and the carrier drops. • 1-5 seconds: the scanner resumes standby mode after the carrier drops and the selected time expires. • Infinite: you must press HOLD after a page to resume standby mode. • Off: the scanner resumes standby as soon as the carrier drops after a page. • Set Alert — Sets the alert the scanner uses when it receives an alert.
Care and Maintenance Care nance and Mainte• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the General Use power. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
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 scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your UBC3500XLT is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not be receiving any power. Improper reception. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan won’t stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner.
Scan won’t start. You must press Scan to scan. The squelch might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Scanner displays Memory Error. 82 The contents of scanner's memory might be changed to malformed value. Press Scan. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 31. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection. Initialize the memory.
Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with ETSI, as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems: 200 max Groups: 20 per system Channels: 2500 Band Coverage: 21 Bands Attenuation: 25 dB (nominal) Frequency Range (MHz):See page 6 to 7 Sensitivity (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 AM 0.
Audio Output: 500mW nominal into 24Ω internal speaker 110 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone Power Requirements: 3 AA Alkaline Batteries (not included), 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 Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) Remote Jack 4 Pin Mini Size: 61.0 mm (W) x 31.0 mm (D) x 130.5 mm (H) Weight: 182.
Optional Accessories Connection Cable Earphone fi External Amplified Speaker Specifications 85
Appendix Appendix Initial Setting of the Menus. Parameter Initial Band Plan(Factory Default Setting) *Band Plan Number does not be initialzed by turning the scanner on by pressing and hoding [2] key + [9] key + [Hold] key.
Parameter Search for... Edit Service Edit Custom (All Custom Search Range) Initial Set Delay Time Set Attenuator Search Set Lockout with Set Hold Time Scan Edit Name Edit Srch Limit Set Delay Time Set Modulation Set Attenuator Set Data Skip Set Step Set Lockout Search with Set Hold Time Scan 2 sec Off Lockout 2 Custom 1 Custom 2 : Custom 10 Custom 1: Plan 1 : 25.0000 - 87.2875 Plan 2 : 25.0000 - 87.2950 Plan 3 : 25.0000 - 87.2937 Custom 2 : 87.3000 107.9500 Custom 3 : 108.0000 136.
Parameter Close Call Set CC Mode Set CC Override Set CC Alert Set CC Bands Set Priority Tone-Out for...
Planning Planning Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes Collecting Information a few steps. This help guides you through these steps that will make it easier for you to start scanning. 1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to monitor.
Tips: • Before you start, make as many copies of the worksheet as you think you'll need. You can also go to the download section of http://www.racsescanner.eu/download and download the worksheets there. • All worksheet instructions assume that you have completed the critical Step 1 (collecting the system information). Don't skip this step. • Use a pencil to fill out the worksheets. This lets you change information if necessary.
Frequency-Alpha Tag-PriorityCTCSS/DCS Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in this channel group.
Conventional System Worksheet Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Priority CTCSS/DCS Conventional System Worksheet 92 Alpha Tag
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