Uniden UBC73XLT User Manual

UBC73XLTOWNER’SOWNER’S MANUALUBC73XLTSCANNER6 Pre-Programmed Service Bankswith Close CallTM RF Capture100 ChannelsUBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 1 Monday

10Feature HighlightsTo get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to sca

11Understanding ScanningUnderstanding ScanningThis section provides you with background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of th

12Understanding Scanningthis was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a convent

13Understanding Scanninglisten for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, ther

14Included With Your ScannerIncluded With Your ScannerNote: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Owners Manua

15Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your ScannerThese guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interferen

16Setting Up Your Scanner WARNING! Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. to NI-MH BATT. only if you are using rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to rec

17Setting Up Your ScannerCautions:• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batterie

18Setting Up Your Scanner WARNING! Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are inst

19Setting Up Your ScannerUsing DC powerTo power the scanner from a vehicle's 9.0-29V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need

2PrecautionsPrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING!Use only a genuine Uniden earphone. An in

20Setting Up Your ScannerUsing AC PowerYou can power the scanner using an optional 6V, 500 mA AC adapter.To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC a

21Setting Up Your ScannerConnecting an Optional AntennaThe scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, inclu

22Setting Up Your ScannerAttaching the Belt ClipTo make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillip

23About Your ScannerAbout Your ScannerWe use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these

24About Your ScannerA Look At The KeypadYour scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the func

25About Your ScannerScan/Src Scan – Scans the stored channels.Func + Src – Starts chain search or resumes searching./ – Turns the display backlight on

26About Your Scanner6/PSrc 6 – Enters a 6.Func + PSrc – Sets and turns program band select mode on or off.77 – Enters a 7.8/8 – Enters an 8.Func + –

27About Your ScannerA Look At The DisplayThe display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information hel

28About Your ScannerHOLD - appears during scan hold mode and search hold mode.L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a ski

29About Your ScannerUnderstanding BanksService BanksThe scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the police, railroad, marine, a

3UBC73XLT Controls and DisplayUBC73XLT Controls and DisplayUBC73XLTSquelchVolumeUBC73XLT Controls and DisplayKeypadHeadphone JackDisplayDC 6VJackPower

30OperationOperationTurning On The Scanner and Setting SquelchNote: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on.1. Turn Sq

31Operation2 seconds after the end of a transmission before scanning proceeds to the next channel. To turn the function off or on, press Func + Dly.•

32Operationpress Func + or Func + to step through the frequencies.To release the hold and continue searching, press Hold. Or, if you did not press

33Operationtransmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning.Notes:• If you have not stored frequencies into any

34Special FeaturesSpecial FeaturesClose CallTM RF Capture TechnologyYour scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects then

35Special Features• Close Call works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for tra

36Special Features3. Repeatedly press or until the band you want to search appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press if you do not wa

37Special Features7. Press E while C-C.PS appears. One of thefollowing Pager Screen options appears.PS On: The scanner ignores hits on common pager fr

38Special FeaturesTo turn on the Close Call feature and turn off normal scanning, press (Func + ) twice. flashes. To turn off Close Call and turn o

39Special FeaturesPress 0-9 to enable or disable the search bank number being searched in this mode. Enabled bank numbers appear. (Disabled bank numbe

4ContentsContentsIntroduction ... 6Feature Highlights ...

40Special FeaturesThe scanner sets itself to program mode after you store a frequency.Setting the Search RangeYou can use this mode to define the sear

41Special Features2. Enter the frequency you want to start from by using the number keys. (Press to enter a decimal point).3. Press Func + or Fun

42Special FeaturesStoring Frequencies Found During Direct Entry Search into Channel MemoryFollow these steps to store frequencies received during dire

43Special Featuresmemory and automatically resumes the search if it is not in hold.Follow these steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory so

44Special Featuresfrequencies into channels or when you search frequencies. When the delay feature is on, DLY appears. If it is off, follow one of the

45Special FeaturesNotes:• You can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned off.• You cannot turn off all banks. One bank

46Special FeaturesFollow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel.1. Manually select the channel you want to select

47TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf your UBC73XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause SuggestionThe scanner doe

48TroubleshootingScan won’t stop (continued)The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.One or more channels might be locked ou

49TroubleshootingResetting the ScannerIf the scanner's display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner.Caution:

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50Care and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceKeep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temp

51Care and Maintenance• Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. • To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be c

52SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsChannels: ... 100Banks: ...

53SpecificationsPriority Sampling ... 2 secondsScan Delay: ... 2 secondsIF

54Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesEarphoneAC AdapterfiExternal SpeakerOptional AccessoriesUBC73XLT Paper OM.fm Page 54 Monday, May 14, 2007

55One Year Limited WarrantyOne Year Limited WarrantyUNIDEN UBC73XLT Scanning ReceiverImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty

56One Year Limited WarrantySTATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in

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6IntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC73XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT.THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT.©2007. Uniden Australia Pty Limite

7IntroductionThis table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each r

8Feature HighlightsFeature HighlightsClose CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby

9Feature HighlightsKey Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming.Direct Access