Uniden BC860XLT technical specifications Setting the Squelch, Auto Squelch, Manual Squelch

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Setting the Squelch

Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

Auto Squelch

AUTO is a compromise between tight and threshold. It is a convenience for

listening to stronger signals.

 

Note: Be sure that the Squelch control clicks into the AUTO position.

Manual Squelch

To manually set the Squelch, you must

Turn until hiss heard.

Turn just until hiss stops.

be in the Manual Mode.

This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing

This raises the “squelch gate” allowing

No signal should be present when

all signals and noise to get through.

only strong signals to get through.

adjusting squelch.

 

 

Press Muntil you do not hear

 

 

a signal.

 

 

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Contents Contents What is Scanning? What is Searching? IntroductionTypes of Communications Frequency RangeFeature Highlights Scanner Care & Safety Tips Included with your Scanner Where to Obtain More Information Setup Page Basic Operation How Squelch WorksAuto Squelch Setting the SquelchManual Squelch Select the frequency Enter Manual mode Select the channel ProgrammingProgramming Tips Scanning Banks Locking a Channel in Manual Mode Channel LockoutLocking a Channel While Scanning Lockout TipsRestore a Locked Out Channel Restore All Locked-out ChannelsPriority Scan Changing the Priority Channel Scan Delay To remove the delay from any channel Search Begin Search When a transmission is detected, Turbo Search To access frequencies Manually To Skip Undesired Frequencies To Mark an Undesired FrequencyTo return a frequency to Search To Restore all Skipped Frequencies Storing Search FrequenciesEnter Manual mode Select the channel Enter Search Search Delay Weather Scan On that channel, disrupting the scanning cycleData Skip Care and Maintenance General Use Location CleaningRepairs Birdies Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Scanner won’t workPage Technical Specifications Sensitivity nominalPage Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts Uniden America CorporationBC860XLT Precautions Controls & Display One Year Limited Warranty Uniden America CorporationUBUD01243ZZ