Uniden UBC144XLT manual Scanning Overview, Getting Started

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Scanning Overview

The UBC144XLT has 16 memory channels, each of which can be programmed to store 1 frequency within the band of frequency coverage. (For a listing of frequency ranges and bands, see "Technical Specifications" on page 16.)

When you press C. SCAN),each of the programmed frequencies is scanned for an active frequency (channels that are locked out are skipped) at the rate of about 15 channels per second.

When the scanning stops on an active frequency,

it remains on that channel as long

 

as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanner will remain

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on the same channel for 2 more seconds, waiting

for a responding

transmission. If

there is n() responding transmission within 2 seconds, the scanning

cycle resumes.

Getting Started

Turn SQUELCHfully clockwise to the highest number setting (9).

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) VOLUME

Turn on the power by turning VOLUMEclockwise. Adjust the volume to where you can hear a steady noise.

Set the squelch at the scanning threshold by turning SQUELCHcounterclockwise just until the noise disappears.

The scanner automatically starts scanning.

If you have not programmed any channel, press C. wx) to hear your local weather broadcast.

Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

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Contents Channel Base Scanner UBC144XLTUniden- is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation Preca UTI 0 NSTable of Contents Typesof IntroductionUnpacking TakingProperCareof YourScannerInstallation Installingthe UBC144XLT Regardless of any other mode the scanner is in. If a Also, use for direct channel access with ~Channel! until no signal is present. Priority mode is Cancelled when you turn off the scannerWXKey Channel Display0iX REVIEWKeyGetting Started Scanning OverviewCurrent channel number Adjusting the SquelchCorrect frequency is stored in the scanner By programming a new frequency over the existing oneThenpress~ Again Programming FrequenciesIPressG Except those channels programmed with ~You can press ~ repeatedly to manually scan all If youentera frequencythatis notan exactstepwithintherange Checking the Programmed FrequencyPressREViEWto check the frequency programmed Press GViX to find the active weather channel in yourPriority Scanning Press ~RIORITY to set the scanner in Priority Scan modeChan nel Lockout Channel1LockedOutscanning Channel Allradiosaresubjectto receivingundesiredsignalsor About the UnitThereceiver.PressGSCANto resume scanning Troubleshooti ng ProblemSeconds Technical .specificationsPrinces Highway, Rockdale, NSW Ph 02 599 3100 FAX 02 599 ServIce@1994Uniden Austrnlia Pty. Limited All rights reserved