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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 2 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and Precautions 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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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 4 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Contents Contents Introduction ............................................................ 6 Feature Highlights .................................................. 8 About This Manual ............................................ 9 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 11 What is Scanning? .......................................... 11 What is Searching? ......................................... 11 Conventional Scanning .......
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 5 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Priority ............................................................. 45 Using Keylock ................................................. 46 Using the Display Backlight ............................. 46 Troubleshooting ................................................... 47 Resetting the Scanner ..................................... 49 Care and Maintenance ........................................ 50 General Use .........................................
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 6 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC93XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close CallTM RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 7 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Range Step Mode Transmission (MHz) (kHz) 25.0-27.995 5 AM Citizens Band/ Business Band 28.0-69.995 5 FM 10 Meter Amateur Band 70.0-88.0 12.5 FM 6 Meter Amateur Band 108.0-136.9875 12.5 AM Aircraft Band 137.0-147.995 5 FM 2 Meter Amateur Band 148.0-174.0 12.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 8 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Close CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Close CallTM RF Capture Technology” on Page 34 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it does not detect pager frequencies during Close Call search.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 9 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Direct Access - lets you directly access any channel. Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to read in low-light situations. Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - provides adequate reception in strong signal areas and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage. Or, you can connect an external antenna for better reception.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 10 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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 11 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 11 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Understanding Scanning This section providesScanning you with background on how Understanding 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 UBC93XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most twoway communications do not transmit continuously.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 12 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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 PRS (UHF CB) 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 13 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 14 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:08 AM Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Belt Clip AC Adapter UBC93XLT UBC93XLT OWNER’S SCANNER MANUAL 200 Channels 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks with Close Call TM RF Capture 2 Ni-MH AA Rechargeable Batteries Scanner with Antenna OWNER’S MANUAL Owners Manual Frequency CD Earphone Cigarette Lighter Charger Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 15 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines willScanner help you install and use your Setting 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 multiband coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store).
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 16 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM WARNING! Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. to NI-MH BATT. only if you are using rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 17 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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. 5. Replace the cover. 6. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 18 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM WARNING! Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if nonrechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., or if you are unsure of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first time, charge them for 16 hours to bring them to a full charge.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 19 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Using DC power To power the scanner from a vehicle's 9.0-29V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter adapter. To connect a DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC 6V jack on the side of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 20 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 21 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 15 metres from the scanner, use RG-8 lowloss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 3.5mm miniplug earphone or mono headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 22 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 23 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM About Your Scanner We use aYour few simple terms in this manual to explain About Scanner 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 24 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM A Look At The Keypad UBC93XLT 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 25 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 26 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Key Name Description 7 7 – Enters a 7. 8/ 8 – Enters an 8. Func + – Selects the search direction. 9 Enters a 9. /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. Func + Pgm – lets you program the frequency.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 27 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM A Look At The Display UBC93XLT 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 28 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM P - appears when you select a priority channel. SCN - appears when you scan channels. HOLD - appears during scan hold mode and search hold mode. 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. POL, rlr, AIR, MRN, ucb, and Acb - appears along with an indicator that shows the current service bank during a service search.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 29 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Understanding Banks Service Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the police, railroad, marine, aircraft, UHF CB, and AM CB. Police, railroad and AM CB preset frequencies in the service bank are valid for Australia ONLY. Aircraft, Marine and UHF CB preset frequencies are valid for both Australia and New Zealand.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 30 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Operation 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 31 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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 then enter the correct frequency. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept. 4.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 32 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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. Note: Because there are many different frequencies allocated to police departments, it can take several minutes to search all the service frequencies.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 33 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning. 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 34 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Special Features TM Special Features RF Capture Technology Close Call Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Close Call RF capture works great for finding frequencies at venues such as malls and sporting events.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 35 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM • Close Call works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly directive antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna), if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area, or if the transmitter is a broadcast television station. Setting the Close Call Options 1. Press Func then press and hold for 2 seconds.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 36 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 3. Repeatedly press or until the band you want to search appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not want to select it. The scanner displays the following options. Lo On or Lo OFF: Lets you select the VHF Lo frequency band. Air On or Air OFF: Lets you select the Air frequency band. Hi On or Hi OFF: Lets you select the VHF Hi frequency band. UHF On or UHF OFF: Lets you select the UHF frequency band.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 37 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 6. Repeatedly press or until the option you want appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not want to select it. Then skip to Step 9. 7. Press E while C-C.PS appears. One of the following Pager Screen options appears. PS On: The scanner ignores hits on common pager frequencies. PS OFF: The scanner alerts you when it receives hits on common pager frequencies. 8.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 38 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM frequency and F appear to select the band where you are searching. To turn on the Close Call feature and turn off normal scanning, press (Func + ) twice. flashes. To turn off Close Call and turn on normal scanning, press (Func + ) three times. disappears. Chain Search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change each range to a range you set.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 39 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Press 0-9 to enable or disable the search bank number being searched in this mode. Enabled bank numbers appear. (Disabled bank numbers disappear). At least one search bank must be enabled. (The scanner sounds an error tone if you try to disable all the search banks). The search bank and the frequency where chain search starts depends on how the scanner was set before you selected chain search mode.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 40 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM The scanner sets itself to program mode after you store a frequency. Setting the Search Range You can use this mode to define the search range used during a chain search in each search bank. To 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 41 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 3. Press Func + or Func + . The scanner searches, starting from the frequency you entered in Step 2. 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 42 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 1. Press Func + Pgm in direct entry search mode or direct entry search hold mode. The frequency and lowest blank channel alternate on the display. 2. Press E 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 43 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 1. Press Hold to stop the search. 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 44 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM • If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel where you want to store a delay, quickly 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 45 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 46 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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. Using Keylock Use the scanner's keylock to protect it from accidental program changes.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 47 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Troubleshooting If your UBC93XLT is not performing properly, try the Troubleshooting 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 48 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 49 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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 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. While holding down 2, 9, and Hold, turn on the scanner.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 50 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Care and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry Care and Maintenance 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.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 51 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM • 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. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals).
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 52 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Specifications Specifications Banks: .................................. 10 (20 channels each) Specifications Channels: ........................................................... 200 Frequency Range (in MHz): 25.0-27.995 ............. Citizens Band/Business Band 28.0–69.995 ..................... 10 Meter Amateur Band 137.0–147.995 ................... 2 Meter Amateur Band Above bands in 5 kHz steps 70.0–88.0 ............................
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 53 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Search Rate Normal .......................... 60 steps per second (max) Hyper .......................... 180 steps per second (max) Priority Sampling ..................................... 2 seconds Scan Delay: ............................................ 2 seconds IF Rejection (at 162.4 MHz) ......................... 90 dB IF Frequencies 1st IF (25-174 MHz)..........380.6050-380.7000 MHz 1st IF (400-512 MHz) .... 380.60625-380.
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 55 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM One Year Limited Warranty UNIDEN UBC93XLT Scanning Receiver ranty One Year Limited WarImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty only available in original country of purchase.
UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 56 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the Product and return it to you without charge for parts or service. This warranty does not provide for reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages.
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 60 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.
