Uniden BC 278CLT manual Technical Specifications, Above bands in 5 kHz steps

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture.

Band Coverage:

 

12 bands plus Weather Channel and AM/FM Radio Frequency

Coverage:

Scanner

29.0000-29.6950 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band

 

 

29.7000-49.9950 MHz VHF Low Band

 

 

50.0000-54.0000 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band

 

 

 

Above bands in 5 kHz steps

 

 

108.0000-136.9875MHz Air Craft Band in 12.5 kHz steps

 

 

137.0000-143.9950 MHz Military Land Mobile

 

 

144.0000-147.9950 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band

 

 

148.0000-174.0000 MHz VHF High Band

 

 

 

Above bands in 5 kHz steps

 

 

406.0000-419.9875 MHz Federal Government

 

 

420.0000-449.9875 MHz 70cm Amateur Band

 

 

450.0000-469.9875 MHz UHF Standard Band

 

 

470.0000-512.0000 MHz UHF”T” Band

 

 

806.0000-823.9875 MHz

Public Service Band Except

 

 

849.0125-868.9875 MHz

 

 

Cellular Band

 

 

894.0125-956.0000 MHz }

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps

 

Radio

520 to 1720 KHz (AM Radio Band)in 10 kHz steps

 

 

88 to 108 MHz (FM Radio Band)in 100 kHz steps

 

Weather Service Channel

162.400/162.425/162.450/162.475/162.500/

 

 

162.525/162.550MHz

 

Sensitivity (nominal)

 

0.3 ∝

V 29-54 MHz

 

12dB SINAD:

 

0.4 ∝

V 137-174 MHz

 

 

 

0.6 ∝

V 406-512 MHz

 

 

 

0.8 ∝

V108-137 MHz

 

 

 

0.6 ∝

V806-956 MHz

 

Channels:

 

100(20cH x 5 Banks)

 

Scan Rate:

 

Up to 25 channels per second

Search Rate:

 

Up to 25 steps per second

 

Audio Output (nominal):

 

0.6 to 0.7 W 10%THD

 

Power Requirements:

 

120V AC (±10%) 60Hz

 

Antenna:

 

Telescoping (included), AM Radio Loop Antenna(included)

External Jacks:

 

Antenna jack

 

 

 

AM Radio Antenna jack

 

 

 

External speaker jack

 

 

 

AC 10V power jack

 

Accessories

 

AC/AC Adapter (AC-144U)

 

Speaker:

 

8 ohm, 2 watt

 

Operating Temp:

 

-10°C — +50°C

 

Storage Temp:

 

-20°C — +60°C

 

Size:

 

205 (W) x 139 (D) x 73 (H)mm

Weight:

 

1 lb. 7 oz. (without antenna)

Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.

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Contents BC 278CLT Precautions Table of Contents Introduction What is Scanning?Scanning Options Types of CommunicationTaking Proper Care of Your Scanner Where to Obtain More InformationGetting Started Installing the BC278CLTControls and Functions OperationScan Key 27 28 37 AM,FM Scanning OverviewInitial Clock Set-up Clock SET-UPSet the Squelch Using the ScannerPage Programming Tips for scanner Programming Scanner Frequencies Deleting a Scanner Frequency Bank Scanning Scanning ModeAbout Memory Back-up Manual Mode Priority Scanning Direct Channel AccessTo Set the Priority Channel To enter the Priority Scan ModeTo exit the Priority Scan Mode To Lock out a Channel Restore a Locked Out ChannelChannel Lockout Delay Restore All Locked Out ChannelsTo Set Delay in Manual Mode To Set Delay in Scan ModeTo search SearchingTo set the frequency range Storing Search Frequencies Search Hold modeSearch Skip Service ScanWeather Channel SCANNER, Radio AM/FM or OFF Weather Alert with S.A.M.E Programming Fips Code About S.A.M.ELCD Backlight Additional FeaturesProgramming Radio AM/FM Frequencies Press 0 to select channelPage Deleting a Stored Radio Frequency Direct Channel Access for Radio StationsReset the Clock Time Set the Alarm Time Snooze function Set Alarm to Tone ModeTurn the Alarm Off Alarm remains on Set Alarm to Radio ModeHelpful Hints About the UnitProblem Solution TroubleshootingProblem Above bands in 5 kHz steps Technical SpecificationsPage ONE-YEAR Extended Warranty Thank YOU

BC 278CLT specifications

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