Scanning Receivers Model UBC61XLT Operating Manual

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UBC

61XLT

Programmable

Hand-Held-

Scanner

MANUAL

OWNER’S

Printed in the Philippines UBZZ01296FZ

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 1 UBC 61XLT Programmable Hand-HeldScanner OWNER’S MANUAL Printed in the Philippines UBZZ01296FZ
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 2 UBC 61 XLT Programmable Hand-Held Scanner Feature Highlights • • • • • • Introduction What is Scanning? The UBC61XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received. 0 What is Chain Searching? You can program five different search bands.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 3 Controls and Indicators 15 16 17 Contents 18 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What is Chain Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Nickel - Cadmium Battery Warning! . . . . . .2 Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 4 Charging Warning Do not charge alkaline batteries in this scanner. 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 selector switch is set to Ni-Cd BATT. SETUP Installing the Batteries 1.Open the cover Lift Press in Flexible Antenna Attach the flexible antenna to the BNC connector. 2.Insert Batteries Ni.-Cd. BATT. REG.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 5 5. Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only strong signals through. Basic Operation Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be in the manual mode. No signal should be present when adjusting squelch. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals 1. Press • MANUAL until you do not hear a signal.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 6 Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a frequency stored in CH 10 2 another channel, you HOLD L/O hear a beep and the other channel appears in the display. Programming Before the UBC61XLT can receive radio broadcasts, you must program a frequency into at least one channel before scanning, repeat this procedure for each channel you program. Up to 80 channels may be programmed 1. Select frequencies 2.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 7 Locking a Channel While Scanning If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning. Channel Lockout You can lockout any channel so it is not reviewed during normal scanning. You can restore the channel to scanning whenever you wish. Lockout in Manual Mode 1. Press • MANUAL • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 SRCH SLCT 8 2. Then press • 9 LIGHT WX 0 3.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3. Press L/O unlock the channel. to 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 8 • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 7 SRCH SLCT 9 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI CLEAR HOLD LIGHT 2 8 • If you have locked out the priority channel, this message appears when you select priority mode. 460.3750 MH 2. Press PRI again at anytime to deactivate priority scan.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3. Press and hold PRI for two seconds to designate this channel as your new priority channel. 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 9 • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 7 SRCH SLCT 9 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI CLEAR HOLD Two beeps indicate that the priority channel is changed. 8 • 2. Enter lower limit of the search band. a) Enter the frequency number. b) Then press E LIGHT CHAIN 2 000.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 4. Either press SRCH to begin your search. 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 10 • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI SRCH SLCT -OR(See step 3) CLEAR HOLD LIGHT CHAIN 2. Press to move the next higher frequency 460.1750 MH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI SRCH SLCT CLEAR HOLD LIGHT 3.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 1. Press either or during a search. You must be in search hold before restoring all skipped frequencies. 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 11 • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 • 0 E WX SKIP L/O PRI • SCAN 1 2 3 • MANUAL 4 5 6 SRCH SLCT For example, select CHAIN 2. LIGHT 4. Press 2. Press and hold SKIP for about two seconds. You will hear two beeps when all the frequencies have been restored. 460.0000 MH SRCH CHAIN 2 460.
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UBC61 scanner Qk 3/12/02 11:22 AM Page 12 Troubleshooting If your UBC61XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Suggestion Improper reception 1. Check the antenna connection or move and reposition the antenna. 2. Move the scanner 3. You may be in a remote area which could require an optional multiband antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. Scan won’t stop 1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 5, setting the squelch. 2. Check the antenna connection.