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<::::::C TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . .3 Unpacking 4 General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . .4 MemoryBack-up 4 Optional Antenna 4 Antenna 5 Controls 5 Display ProgramKeys Operation Keys Operating the Scanner. Programming Search Manual Step-Search. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Manual Channel Selection. . . . . . .10 Lockout 10 6 6 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . .
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Size: Weight: Power: Antenna: RF Sensitivity: IF Selectivity: Frequency Coverage: Channel Capacity: Audio Output: Rear Apron Connections: Front Panel Controls: 240W x 62H x 180Dmm 740g AC Adaptor Telescoping antenna (supplied) Connection provided for external antenna (50-70 ohms) 0.3 microvolts 66-88 & 136-174 MHz 0.5 microvolts 406-512 MHz, ( f: 3 KHz deviation 12 dB SINAD) 0.
-=== <:::: UNPACKING Carefully remove all units from the shipping carton. If there is any visible damage, DO NOT attempt to operate the equipment. Notify your dealer or shipping carrier immediately. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials, as well as all printed material. The carton serves as an excellent method to transport the Uniden@ Bearcat@ 175XL to other locations.
-..... <:: '!"'~ ANTENNA The telescopic antenna provided with the Uniden@ Bearcat@ 175 XL is recommended for most monitoring. Insert the antenna swivel connector into the antenna jack located on the back panel (fig. 1). Extend the antenna. The swivel connector allows the antenna to be angled if desired. For weak signal reception or electrically noisy locations, an external antenna may be helpful. You can also store your antenna in the handy compartment located under the unit.
=0..- -"-- --- I~ DISPLAY Your Uniden@Bearcat@ 175XL has an 8-digit backlighted display which indicates the channel and frequency being monitored as well as lockout, delay, priority, weather (WX) search and memory loss (fig. 3). All of the functions of the display will be discussed in detail later in the programming section. Frequency in MHz Memory Channel Number LOCKOUT"" DELAY PRIORITY [ 7 C , ..-.
---= <::::::c: PRI I wx I I Samples channel 1 every three seconds regardless of other operational settings. Priority function will be retained in memory. ) Searches all seven NOAA weather frequencies the one actively broadcasting in your area. until locking on SPEED I Select high (15 channels per second) or Iow (5 channels per second) scan speed. LOCKOUT~ Locks out reception of signals on any selected channels during scanning. Lockout is retained in memory.
~ <:::;" PROGRAMMING Example: To program 162.550 MHz into channel 2: PRESS: 01 MANUAL I Display: 2 PRESS: [Q[!]0D00~ Display: 2 X X X . 16 2 . X X X 550 (Final zero to the right of the decimalwill enter automatically.) NOTE: X denotes the digits of the previously programmed frequency. To program 471.2375 into next channel (3). PRESS: MANUAL I I Each time MANUAL is pressed, the channel will advance. In this case it advances from 2 to 3.
Example: To search between 152.150 MHz and 155.575 MHz on channel 2: I PRESS: 01 Display: 2 PRESS: QJ~0DQJ01 Display: ---. -== -----.------ '== MANUAL X X .- 2 . X j 7 ~ C , X x X -' 0 1 C I LIMIT I (Final zero to the right of the decimal will enter automatically.) PRESS: QJ00D0001 Display: 2 LIMIT I 7'-'- '- 575SRCH PRESS: I I NOTE: X denotes the digits of the previously programmed frequency.
------ -._~= MANUAL STEP-SEARCH Your Uniden@ Bearcat@ 175XL has the ability to be stepped, one frequency at a time, either up or down throughout its search range. This feature is helpful in tuning in a frequency or for stepping to any new frequency within search limits. To Step-Search while in search mode: PRESS: [ HOLD PRESS: ( HOLD) I repeatedly to step upward to the desired higher frequency. OR: I PRESS: PRESS: HOLD I I LIMIT frequency.
"",.. DELAY Your scanner can be programmed to pause for about three seconds after a transmission ends on any selected channel. This is useful when both sides of a conversation are transmitted on the same frequency. To program Delay on a selected channel: PRESS: PRESS: I MANUAL I step to that channel. DELAY I Display: DELAY I The delay message will be displayed To remove Delay: PRESS: DELAY' I The message will disappear.
,_..... <::'"' -~== To remove weather: PRESS: I MANUAL ~ or I SCAN ( , weather will turn off. SPEED The Uniden@Bearcat@17SXL has a high/Iow scan speed adjustment. Whenever the unit is turned on, the scan speed will automatically be high. Press the ISPEED I key to select the slow scan speed. to switch back to high. Press the ISPEED I key again ERROR MESSAGE To inform the user anytime an out-of-band frequency is stored in memory, the USC 175XL automatically displays "ERROR" in this event.
-<::::::C NOTE: Environmental sources of interference such as power line noise, a television set or other electrical appliances may generate signals that create the same effect. Moving the scanner may eliminate such interference. TROUBLE CHECKS 1. Scanner is not working properly. A. Is radio plugged in and receiving power? B. Is OFF-ON-VOLUME switch on? C. Go through the complete section on programming all functions. 2. Signal is weak or distorted. A. Check antenna-adjust height. B.
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