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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Use only a genuine Uniden earphone. An incorrect earphone may be hazardous to your hearing. Turn down volume before connecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit. 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.
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Contents Introduction .......................................................... 6 Feature Highlights................................................ 9 About This Manual .......................................... 10 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 11 What is Scanning? .......................................... 11 What is Searching?......................................... 11 Conventional Scanning ........
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Using the Display Backlight ............................ 40 Troubleshooting ................................................... 41 Resetting the Scanner .................................... 43 Care and Maintenance ........................................ 44 General Use.................................................... 44 Location .......................................................... 44 Cleaning.................................
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC92XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is preprogrammed with service banks and search banks for your convenience.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. BAND PLAN 1 Frequency Range (MHz) 25.0000 - 29.9950 30.0000 - 79.9875 80.0000 - 82.9900 83.0000 - 87.2625 108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 138.0000 - 157.9875 Mode Step (kHz) Transmission FM FM FM FM AM FM 5 12.5 10 12.5 12.5 / 8.33 Selectable 12.5 158.0000 - 160.5900 160.6000 - 162.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM BAND PLAN 2 RANGE (MHz) 25.0000 - 84.0100 84.0150 - 87.2550 108.0000 - 136.9875 108.0000 - 136.9916 137.0000 - 143.9950 MODE STEP (kHz) FM 5 FM 20 AM 12.5 / 8.33 Selectable FM 5 144.0000 - 145.9875 FM 12.5 146.0000 - 155.9900 156.0000 - 162.0250 FM FM 10 12.5 162.0300 - 173.9900 FM 406.0000 - 439.99375 FM 440.0000 - 449.99375 FM 10 6.25 6.25 450.0000 - 469.9900 FM 10 470.0000 - 512.0000 806.0000 - 960.0000 FM FM 6.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Feature Highlights Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all locations in a chain of frequency bands. Triple-Conversion Circuitry - virtually eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequency. Channel-Storage Banks - the scanner has 10 banks.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Or, you can connect an external antenna for better reception. Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power. Two Power Options - let you power the scanner using internal batteries or external AC power using the included AC adapter. Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an error.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how 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 UBC92XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most twoway communications do not transmit continuously.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: • • • • • Aircraft Amateur radio PMR users Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM listen for activity 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. Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 40 km radius from the repeater location. Where To Obtain More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Included With Your Scanner Belt Clip AC Adapter UBC92XLT SCANNER 200 Channels 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks with 2 band plan 2 Ni-MH AA Rechargeable Batteries Scanner with Antenna Owners Manual Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use 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 multiband coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store).
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. Removesticker and set switch for use of Alkaline batteries. 4. Replace the cover. 5. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V to charge the batteris. (See “Using AC Power” on page 18.) Using Non-rechargeable Batteries You can also use two alkaline batteries to power your scanner.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM • If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you connect an external power source. Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC 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-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. 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. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 21 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM About Your Scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications. A frequency, expressed in kHz or MHz, is the tuning location of a station.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 22 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, first press Func then release it. F appears on the display. Then press the next key in the function key sequence while F appears. F appears or disappears as you press Func.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 23 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Key Name / Description – Turns the display backlight on or off. Func + – Locks and unlocks the keypad. Func Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. 1/Pri 1 – Enters a 1. Func + Pri – Sets and turns the priority function on or off. 2/ 2 – Enters a 2. Func + – Selects the search direction. 3/Svc 3 – Enters a 3.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 24 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Key Name Description 7 7 – Enters a 7. 8/ 8 – Enters an 8. Func + – Selects the search direction. 9/Step Enters a 9. Func + Step – Change Step to 12.5kHz or 8.33 kHz in Air band. /Clr – Enters a decimal point. Clr – Clears a frequency you entered by mistake. 0/L/O 0 – Enters a 0. Func + L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. E/Pgm E – Enters frequencies into channels.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 25 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. BANK - appears with numbers (1-10). - appears when you lock the keypad. F - appears only when the function mode is on. PGM - appears while you store a frequency into a channel. SRCH - appears during search mode. or - appears during search mode.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 26 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. DLY - appears when you select a delay. PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on. AIR and Cb - appears along with an indicator that shows the current service bank during a service search. Understanding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the aircraft and FM CB.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 27 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Operation Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn Squelch fully counterclockwise. 2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the scanner on, then turn Volume clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3. If the scanner is scanning, press Hold to stop scanning, then turn Squelch clockwise until the hissing stops.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 28 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2 seconds after the end of a transmission before scanning proceeds to the next channel. To turn the function off or on, press Func + Dly. • If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was duplicated. If you entered the frequency by mistake, press /Clr then enter the correct frequency. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept. 4.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 29 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM press Func + frequencies. or Func + to step through the To release the hold and continue searching, press Hold. Or, if you did not press Hold, simply press Func + or Func + to continue searching. Storing Frequencies into Channels During Service Search You can store frequencies you found during service search or service search hold mode into channels. 1. Press Func and Pgm during service search or service search hold mode.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 30 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Notes: • If you have not stored frequencies into any channels, the scanner does not scan. • If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or very weak transmissions, turn Squelch clockwise to decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signals. To listen to a weak or distant station, turn Squelch counterclockwise. • To ensure proper scanning, adjust Squelch until the audio mutes.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 31 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Special Features Chain Search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change each range to a range you set. There are three modes within this feature: chain search mode, chain search hold mode, and program band select mode. The preset frequency ranges are: BAND PLAN 1 Bank Frequency (MHz) No. Step (kHz) 1 25.0000 - 29.9950 5 2 30.0000 - 79.9875 12.5 3 80.0000 - 87.2625 10, 12.5 4 108.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 32 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM BAND PLAN 2 Bank Frequency (MHz) No. Step (kHz) 1 25.0000 - 84.0100 5 2 84.0150 - 87.2550 20 3 108.0000 - 136.9875 12.5/8.33 108.0000 - 136.9916 Selectable 4 137.0000 - 143.9950 5 5 144.0000 - 145.9875 12.5 6 146.0000 - 173.9900 10, 12.5 7 406.0000 - 449.99375 6.25 8 450.0000 - 469.9900 10 9 470.0000 - 512.0000 6.25 10 806.0000 - 960.0000 12.5 See page 8 for how to switch the band between 1 and 2.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 33 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM how the scanner was set before you selected chain search mode. Chain Search Hold Mode To start chain search hold mode, press Hold in chain search mode. The scanner stops searching and Hold appears. In this mode, pressing Func + changes the search direction downward and pressing Func + changes the search direction upward. or appears according to the current search direction.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 34 Wednesday, February 9, 2005 9:32 PM set the scanner to program band select mode, press Func and PSrc. SRCH appears. Then select a search bank. When you select the search bank, the lower limit and upper limit frequency assigned in the search bank alternate on the display. To select another search bank, press Func + PSrc or Func + to increase the search bank number or Func + to decrease it.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 35 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM If you enter a frequency that is out of range, the scanner sounds an error tone and Error appears. Press Func + to change the search direction downward or Func + to change the search direction upward. Frequencies appear during the search. Notes: • You can set the delay function on or off during the search or while the search stops. • You can skip a frequency when the search stops.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 36 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM and lowest blank channel alternate on the display. 2. Press E/Pgm to store the frequency into the blank channel. To select another channel, repeatedly press Func + or Func + to select the blank channel you want, then press E. You can also use the 0-9 keys to select the bank. If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was duplicated.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 37 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2. Press Func + or Func + frequency. L/O appears. to select the 3. Press Func + L/O. L/O disappears. To clear all the skip frequencies at once while searching or search hold, press Func then press and hold L/O until the scanner beeps. Notes: • If you selected all frequencies to be skipped within the search range, the scanner beeps 3 times and does not search.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 38 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM press Func + Dly before it continues scanning again. DLY appears. • If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel, then press Func + Dly. DLY appears. • If the scanner is searching, press Func + Dly while the scanner is searching. DLY appears and the scanner automatically adds a 2-second delay to every frequency it stops on in that band.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 39 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Locking Out Channels You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission. To lock out a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + L/O. L/O appears. Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels. To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel, then press Func + L/O. L/O disappears.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 40 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2. Press Func + Pgm, then press Func + Pri. P appears to the left of the selected channel number. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank you want to program as a priority channel. To turn on the priority feature, press Func + Pri during scanning. PRI appears. Then the scanner checks the designated priority channel every 2 seconds in each bank. To turn off the priority feature, press Func + Pri. PRI disappears.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 41 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Troubleshooting If your UBC92XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not be receiving any power. Improper reception. The scanner’s antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan won’t stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Suggestion Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 42 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Scan won’t stop (continued) Scan won’t start. The antenna might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory. The channel might not be active. 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. Check the antenna connection.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 43 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Resetting the Scanner If the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner. Caution: This procedure clears all the information (except the band plan data) you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it begins working properly. Reset the scanner only when you are sure it is not working properly. 1. Turn off the scanner. 2.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 44 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Care and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. General Use • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 45 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM • Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. • To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. • Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals).
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 46 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Specifications Specifications Channels: ........................................................... 200 Banks: ...................................10 (20 channels each) Frequency Range (in MHz): See page 7 and 8 Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) 25.005 MHz (FM) ......................................... 0.3 µV 54.050 MHz (FM) ......................................... 0.3 µV 86.275 MHz (FM) ......................................... 0.3 µV 118.
UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 47 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 2nd IF ...................................................... 21.3 MHz 3rd IF ........................................................ 450 kHz Audio Output ............................. 490 mW maximum Built-in Speaker ............................32 mm dia, 8 ohm Dynamic Type Current Drain Squelched .................................................. 110 mA Full Output .................................................
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 49 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Declaration of Conformity We: Uniden Corporation 2-12-7 Hatchobori Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512 Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment “Uniden Bearcat model UBC92XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC, R&TTE and LVD Council Directives of the EU.
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