Uniden BC95XLT manual Understanding Scanning, What is Scanning?, What is Searching?

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Understanding Scanning

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 14 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. See “Using Internal Batteries” on Page 19 and “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 23 if you need any help doing this.

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 BC95XLT.

What is Scanning?

Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two- way communications do not transmit continuously. Your BC95XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission.

What is Searching?

The BC95XLT can search for active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you specify. When the scanner finds an active

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Contents BC95XLT Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions BC95XLT Controls and Display BC95XLT Controls and DisplayContents Page FCC Wants You To Know FCC Wants You To KnowScanning Legally FCC Wants You To Know Introduction IntroductionFrequency Range Step Mode Transmission MHz KHz Feature Highlights Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights About This Manual UnderstandingFeature HighlightsScanning What is Scanning?What is Searching? Understanding ScanningConventional Scanning Simplex OperationInformation On The Internet Where To Obtain More InformationRepeater Operation For more information about Uniden and our other Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerUsing Non-Rechargeable Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerUsing Internal Batteries Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Using Rechargeable Batteries Setting Up Your Scanner Connecting an Optional Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Connecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension SpeakerConnecting to a PC Belt ClipAbout Your Scanner About Your ScannerLook At The Keypad Hold/ CFunc + Pgm Look At The Display About Your Scanner Channel-Storage Banks Service BanksUnderstanding Banks Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Turning On The Scanner Setting SquelchOperation OperationService Search Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active FrequenciesStoring Frequencies into Channels During Service Search Scanning the Stored ChannelsManually Selecting a Channel Close CallTM RF Capture Technology Special FeaturesSpecial Features Setting the Close Call Options Special Features To Step Using Close Call RF Capture Chain SearchChain Search Mode Chain Search Hold ModeProgram Band Select Mode Direct Entry Search Direct Entry Search Hold Mode Search Skip Memory Delay Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off Locking Out Channels PriorityUsing Keylock Using the Display BacklightTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Resetting the Scanner Care and Maintenance Care and MaintenanceCleaning General UseRepairs BirdiesSpecifications SpecificationsSensitivity 12dB Sinad 21.3 MHz Optional Accessories Optional AccessoriesOne-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited WarrantyOne-Year Limited Warranty Page Page World Without Wires
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