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PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: . WARNING! . Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. EARPHONE WARNING: . . Be sure to use only the recommended optional earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (320). Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your hearing.
~='=~~--"-~ -_. ,-,-- I Table of Contents About Your NewUBC60XLT 2 2 2 3 Feature Highlights WhatisScanning? TypesofCommunication Included with the UBC60XLT 4 Setup 5 5 5 6 6 Power InstallingBatteries AC/DCAdaptor/Charger MountingtheFlexibleAntenna InstallingtheBeltClip 6 Operation 7 Keylock 7 ProgrammingChannels 8 HowSquelchWorks 11 Setting the Squelch 12 Scanning Programmed Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
~About Your New UBC60XLT The UBC60XL T is a brand new state-of-the-art information radio with automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, amateur, and other communications into 10 channels. Feature Highlights 10 Channels Program one frequency in each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use this scanner. - 8 Bands, 66 MHz 512 MHz Scan these frequency ranges with your scanner.
<:: r~"'-"-'~'~-- ::, -- !!!!!!f=~.o ~-- . Types of Communication You will be able to monitor communication . such as: Police and fire department (including rescue and paramedics) . Business/industrial radio . Motion picture and press relay . Utility . Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads . Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands And many more in the following 8 Bands: Frequency Transmission Range 66.0-88.
-= Included with the UBC60XLT UBC60XLT Operating Guide ~[~ ~]~ 8G)@~ a!D@@@ QD ao0@@ amQ@@ 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 Belt Clip with Screws (BCK150) lJ@ CHANNEL . BAND RADIO SCANNER IDden ~ Rubber Antenna (AT218) 4 -""'- ..- _. .-.
~-- Setu}! Power Installing Batteries 1. Open cover. e Press in 2. Insert batteries iF '-e e IMPORTANT Ifyou are installingAlkaline Batteries, set the switch to "Reg. Alk BATT." If installing Nickel-Gadmium Batteries,set the switchto ~ e ~ e e \ I n - "Ni-cd BATT." WARNING! Do not mix Alkaline Batteries with Nickel-Cadmium Batteries. Be sure to install four Batteries of the same typ"e. nPc. e e 3. Replace cover.
_. -AC Adaptor/Charger Use the optional AC Adaptor/Charger to power the UBC60XL T from an AC source. I The AC Adaptor/ Charger also recharges Nickel-Cadmium Batteries while they are installed in the scanner. WARNING! Do not charge Alkaline Batteries in this scanner. Doing so may cause serious damage to the product and void the waffanty. Before attempting to recharge Batteries, make sure you have installed four rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries and the selector switch is set to "Ni-Cd" .
-==== O~eration Keylock Keylockpreventsaccidentalkeyentries. To lock: Only the @, 00[) , and (LOCK) keyswillfunction. Press n.. If1 n..."""- -", n" To unlock: (key) do notwork, press LOCKto unlock keys. ,,' The KIL indicator disappearsfromthe display. Press ',..,' ---'-"---~" ,,-,,-"- ' 7 ,_." ,,---,--, .n___,. ... .. .n. '~"r-.
---....- -='" ~._.~-~~ Programming Channels I I 1. Select frequency. LOCATION -------- BASE MOBILE iiiI£V::;:::::::jRm"Sir'J".4mY.. PINEllURST POCATELLO 155.490 154.725 .'..H* *H.H* 11 2. Select channel using Manual mode. ;~~~i) I Press I I I I I I Note: For channel 10, presseD, CD. , I I II D Press channel number I i \ , i I i i ! Then Press l I I i I I I II ! I I ! 8 ", ' "-. --""'--"""'-", ---"'--'-'- _,,:,-"=-=~'1-----_._---_.__._------_...._.
--, -ORIf"""""', i$CAN1! Press "', ',"'" repeatedly tostep through channels K 4") "\"""'1' MAN)) (i) ~.:~ ,":. ,"', ,', "-' "-' ,', "j ;A" ',-' "j GGC;-'C}O 3. Enter frequency. Each digit displays as you enter it. [3
-_. ;: 4. Recheck frequency. The frequency appears one digit at a time in sequence. DJ Press I Repeat these steps to program each channel. You can program the same frequency into two or more channels, if desired. Channels with no frequency 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 is accidentally erased.
-- -'-'-"--- How Squelch Works Think of "SQUELCH" as a gate. .... Strong Signals Medium . . . Signals .. .. .. Weak Signals ---..---..---..---..---..--. If the gate is set too Iow (SQUELCH too Iow), everything (all noise as well as signals) gets through. Noise--- -.. - - -.. --- .._-. ---..---..---..---..---..--. ~ If the gate is set too high (SQUELCH too high), nothing gets through. Strong Signals .. .. MediumSignals-.-. .. .. Weak Signals Noise ... + + + .
~~ r Setting the Squelch 1. Turn until hiss heard. This action lowers the "squelch gate," allowing all signals and noise to get through. No signal should be present when adjusting squelch. Scanner doesn't scan with squelch open. I ~ ~ 2. Turn just until hiss stops. 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 UBC60XL T willscan.
--- ""~--=- Thescannerskipsany unprogrammedchannels, andlockedoutchannels. 1 ... ~~ .. ,~5 ( r ~ « f <_LS/ --~::~> ~CAN Frequency Locked Out (UO) ~ ( . A :,~< y ; ... A v 9 10 Frequencynot entered When transmissionreceived: Scannerstopson that channel. When the transmission ends,scanningresumes aftera two seconddelay. !Cl ~ ' 't To holdon thatchannel: DJ '.'""",\ /tCAN)) "".,.",/ " S i ;< Press MAN 13 --- ,--------.
-=== To resumescanning: Scanner immediately resumes scanning. -,t SCAN Press ; 4. {M~K} ; ~"""" To listen to or program a specific channel: I ~ r-l]l ,p" ;, " , "', '" , "w<,.') DJ Then Press o,',,:'}O;:-":'}');,',', 14 ---, Press@ to resume scanning.
---= Channel Lockout ChannelLockoutletsyou skipchannelsduringscanning. There are twowaysto lockouta channel: Manual Mode Use Manual modeto selectthe channelyou wantto lockout. D (~~;' ;~) Press " G:> G;:- Note: For channel 10, press(J), CD. Press channel number ."."~, .""";""." DJ ' ". ;::'f). Then Press J""';; ';. ::'t.:f'. ,:.,<>w .1<::: " AI>-, .. Then Press 1 t;"M~~'} :(~} UO C' 0 .> ;:.
.i '-' ... ~ != ~ -, --- ~ Note ..., .f ",",', ".. ':i$(;fN\ "'" "",/-' i '~jiWC' Scanning Mode [JQ] <~~~~~)'. I Press ;5~.) ;E} " '..' " '" r, '.; " 'c ,"',. ~..'_..' '",' ".c '..' "" When the scannerstops on a channelduring scanning,youcan lock outthatchannelby pressing@. Becausethe lockedout channelis no longer scanned,scanning resumesimmediately afterpressing@. " To unlock a channel: []] Use Manualmodeto selectthe desired channel.
---- ~~c_-~ <:::::::;;; r ;1 Note: For channe/1 0, presseD, @. Press channel number ! 11 i EII
---,-- The UBC60XL T finds active weather channel your seven area from the in preprogrammed 9 Note frequencies. Note: ,' (;$(AN' """'" " '1 " "", The channel number does not indicate weather frequency you hear. ... ':MArc 4< To review the weather frequency: The frequency one digit at a time, displays in sequence. ~ Press I To resume normal scanning: Press " " , "'~/ ,,',',',',.,',', :,,'!) oc'>cc; <;> - '---'- C G ,> ':.
- -""'- "'"-.=-= 1 --= ~Care and Maintenance Low Battery Warning When the Batteries become weak, you will hear an audible warning. Be sure to replace Alkaline Batteries as soon as possible, or you can recharge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries while they are installed in the scanner. Replacing the Batteries See page five. Location . If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of the noise.
=--~---- ~ ---"'- -_. Optional Accessories and ReE!lacementParts The following optional accessories and replacement parts for your UBC60XLT are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Service Division: Ear Phone (64 il) (EPOO9) Cigarette Lighter Adapter (PSOO1) (For 12V negative systems Rubber Antenna (AT218) ground only) AC Adaptor/Charger &=oY I UBC60XLT OperatingGuide Belt Clip with Screws (BCK150) 20 ,---"-' '------- .
~-...- .. =-= ---=-- Operating Ti~s If your UBC6OXLT is not perfoming properly, try the steps listed below. CONDITION Scanner doesn't tum on. SUGGESTION Rotate the Volume control to the right. Check the Batteries for correct installation. Check the power level of the Batteries. Replace or recharge Batteries as necessary. Check the (optional) AC Adaptor! Charger or the (optional) Cigarette Lighter Adaptor for a good electrical contact at the scanner.
---""~ ;:: CONDITION Scan doesn't stop. SUGGESTION Adjust the Squelch setting. It may be too high. Check the antenna connection. Make sure the antenna is in a vertical position. Reception may be poor. See above for suggestions. It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are active at the time. Scan doesn't start. Make sure there are some programmed channels. The scanner may be in Manual mode. Press @ to begin scanning. The scanner may be stopped on a weather frequency.
<: ~_....- -- -_. Technical S~ecifications Channels: WX: Frequency Coverage: 10 7 Programmed Channels (Weather Service is currently not available in Australia) 66.00 to 88.00 MHz 137.00 to 144.00 MHz 144.00 to 148.00 MHz 148.00 to 174.00 MHz 406.00 420.00 450.00 470.00 Scan Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Antenna: Operating Temperature: Size: Weight: Power Requ irements: to to to to 420.00 450.00 470.00 512.00 MHz MHz MHz MHz 10 channels per sec.
~ .--+--- ,- Warrant~ UnidenUBC60XLT Scanning Receiver Australian 1 Year Warranty Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Umited ACN 001 865498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner: for the duration of this warranty, its UBC60XL T Scanning Receiver (hereinafter referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations of exclusions set out below.
~ <:: Controls 1 8 9 10 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000000 000000--0--0-0 000000000 000000000 12 11 lJ@ CHANNEL ~I~ SCANNER I8IIdI!n ~ 1. LCD Display 7. Decimal Key 2. Scan Key 8. Review Key 3. Manual Key 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 14 15 16 PHONE SQuacH VOWME 13. Antenna Connector 15. Squelch Control 14. Phone Jack 16.
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