Uniden BC235XLT Specifications

CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SetupThese are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner:If your scanner receives interference or electricalnoise, move the scanner or its antenn

3. Replace cover andpress down until itclicks into place.Charging the Battery PackUse the AC Adapter/Charger to power theBC 235XLTfrom an AC outlet.Yo

CRX120 Battery ChargerThe CRX120 charger allows you to charge the extrabattery included with your scanner. You can also chargethe battery inside your

Connecting the Charger to Your ScannerYou can charge both batteries at the same time. To fullycharge both batteries, you should leave the ACAdapter/Ch

Flexible AntennaBelt ClipAttach the flexible antenna to theBNCconnector.Do not tighten the screws too tight.You can damage the case or clip.14

Basic OperationNote: You can fold out the Front Cover to see theControls and Indicators while reading this Guide.Setting the SquelchTo set the squelch

4. TurnSQUELCHfully clockwise until you hear a hiss.This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everythinggets through—noise, weak signals, and strongsigna

ProgrammingBefore theBC 235XLTcan begin conventional scanning,you must program a frequency into at least one channel.Repeat this procedure for each ch

4. Enter the frequency.a. Enter the frequencynumber.b. Then pressE.Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency,press.twice, and start over.I

Duplicate Frequency AlertIf you enter afrequency which isstored in anotherchannel, you hear abeep and the otherchannel displays.Press.to startagain—OR

Searching a TrunkedBank.. ... ... ... ... ... ..39IDHold Mode. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..41IDLockout... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

Deleting a Stored FrequencyTo delete a storedfrequency:a. Press0.b. Then pressE.Channels with nofrequencies areautomatically lockedout.1234567891020

Scanning1. After programmingfrequencies, simplypressSto beginscanning.2. The indicator for each bank which will be scannedappears in the display, whil

5. PressMto stop on achannel duringscanning.6. PressSto resumescanning.Channel LockoutYou can lockout any channel so it is not reviewed duringnormal s

Lockout in Scanning ModeIf the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel dueto noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want tokeep that chan

Restore a Locked Out Channel1. PressM.2. Select a locked outchannel.a. Enter the channelnumber.b. Then pressMagain.3. PressOto unlockthe channel.Resto

2. Press and holdOfor about two seconds.You will hear twobeeps when all thechannels have beenrestored.Priority ScanWhen Priority Scan is turned on, yo

Changing the Priority ChannelYou cannot eliminate the Priority Channel, but you canchange it to any of the 30 available channels in each bank.1. Press

SearchingSetting a Search RangeTheBC 235XLTcan search a specific frequency range tofind frequencies if you don’t have a frequency guideavailable or if

Search Hold Feature1. PressHat anytimeto stop the search.2. Press)to move tothe next higherfrequency—OR—3. Press(to movedown to the previousfrequency.

Channel SkipIf a particular channel continues to interrupt searchscanning, it is possible to set your scanner to skip thefrequency.To skip a frequency

IntroductionTheBC 235XLTis a brand new state-of-the-art radio withTrunkTracking™and automatic scanning capabilities. Itcan store frequencies such as p

5. PressL.6. PressR.7. PressHwhen thescanner stops at thefrequency you want.8. PressEto store thefrequency in thechannel you selected.Note: After this

SVC ScanningThe ServiceCScan feature allows you to toggle throughfive bands preprogrammed for police, fire/emergency,aircraft, marine, and weather. Th

When an activechannel is displayed,the scanner willalternate between thefrequency and theMarine channelnumber. For example,156.800 alternateswith CH 1

SVC Scan LockoutFollow these steps to lockout frequencies during Servicescanning:Note:You cannot lockout weather frequencies.1. PressHto stop theServi

2. PressCto selectService Scan mode.Repeat until youselect the servicemode you want.3. PressSto beginscanning.4. When SVC Scanstops on a frequencyyou

Trunk TrackingYourBC 235XLTis designed to track Motorola Type I,Type II, Type IIi, Hybrid,SMARTNET™, and PRIVACY PLUS™analog trunking systems*, which

In a Type II system, when someone uses their radio, onlythe radio ID is transmitted when PTT is pressed, whereasin a Type I system the radio ID and it

Setting the SquelchSince Squelch is automatically adjusted in trunking mode,it isn’t necessary to manually adjust the squelch controlwhile trunk track

The first step in tracking a trunked system is storing thefrequencies in one of the 10 available banks in yourscanner.1. Press and holdT.You will hear

4. Press eitherMor)to select the nextchannel in the bank.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4until all frequencieshave been entered.6. PressRto beginsearching the

Important NoticeThis scanning radio has been manufactured sothat it will not tune to the radio frequenciesassigned by the FCC for cellular telephone u

If you have programmed frequencies for a trunked systemin one or more of the 10 available banks and you are inconventional mode, follow these steps to

ID Hold ModeDuring Search mode, you can hold on an ID withoutentering it into memory.1. PressHwhile inSearch mode.2. Use the keypad toenter the ID you

ID LockoutLike conventional scanning, it’s possible to lockoutunwanted traffic. This is particularly important in trunkedsystems because in many areas

Restore all IDsTo unlock all locked out IDs at once, follow these steps:1. Press and holdOuntil you hear twoshort beeps.2. PressEto unlock allthe IDs

Hold ModePressHto hold on a particular ID in the display.This is where the trunk tracking effect is reallynoticeable. You can hold a specific talk gro

The indicator whichremains on, even ifwhen there is notraffic, represents thefrequency being usedas the data channel. If an indicator turnson and you

Scan ListsEach bank of yourBC 235XLTcan be a trunk trackingbank or it can be a conventional scanning bank. When youdesignate a bank as a trunking bank

4. Enter the Type II IDyou want to store,and pressE.—or—To enter a Type I ID:a. Enter the fleetnumber.b. Press..c. Enter the subfleetnumber, and press

8. To restore a Scan Listto active scanning,press its numberagain.9. PressRto return toTrunk TrackingSearch mode.To alternate yourdisplay between thet

To let your scanner automatically store an ID in anavailable Scan List location, follow these steps:1. PressE when yourscanner stops on anID you want

TerminologyWhat is Scanning?Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-waycommunications do not transmit continuously. TheBC 235XLTscans progra

Fleet Map ProgrammingIf you have programmed a trunk tracking bank and selectR, you will see user IDs display on your screen. SincetheBC 235XLTdefaults

If you are in Trunking Scan mode:1. PressTto return toconventional mode ifyou have beenmonitoring a trunkingbank.2. Press and holdTuntil you hear twos

6. PressE.The scanner exits theTrunkingProgramming mode,acquires the datachannel, and beginssearching using thepreset map youchose.Note: You will now

6. PressD.7. Use)or(to selectthe size code for thefirst block.8. PressE.The next availableblock displays.9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8until you haveselected

Care and MaintenanceGeneral UseTurn the scanner off before disconnecting thepower or replacing the batteries.Always write down the programmed frequenc

RepairsDo not attempt any repair. The scanner containsno user serviceable parts. Contact the UnidenCustomer Service Center or take it to a qualifiedre

TroubleshootingIf yourBC 235XLTis not performing properly, try thefollowing steps.Problem SuggestionScanner won’t work. 1. Check the connections at bo

If you experience difficulty while inTrunkTracker™mode,try the following steps.Problem SuggestionScanner won’t track thetrunked system.1. May not be a

SpecificationsCertified in accordance with FCC Rules and RegulationsPart 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture.Channels: 300Banks 10 (30 channels e

AppendixPreset Fleet MapsPreset Map E1P1Size CodeS11S11S11S11S11S11S11Block10234567S11Preset Map E1P2Size CodeS4S4S4S4S4S4S4Block10234567S4Preset Map

In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 29 differentfrequencies, radio users are divided into groups, oftencalled talk groups, and these talk

Preset Map E1P9Size CodeS4S4S0S0S0S0S0Block10234567S0Preset Map E1P10Size CodeS0S0S0S0S0S0S4Block10234567S4Preset Map E1P11Size CodeS0S4S0S0S0S0S0Bloc

User Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming InformationWhen a Type I system is designed, the addressinformation for all the IDs is divided into 8 equal

If you don’t already know the size codes used, you’ll haveto guess at them. But since you don’t have to figure out allthe blocks at once, this isn’t a

Size Code RestrictionsIf you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, there are somerestrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes.S-12 can

PrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observethe following:EARPHONE WARNING!Be sure to use only the recommended optionalmonaural ear

Front View888.8888888BATT1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10BANKTRUNKDATA POLICE FIRE/EMG AIR MRN WXSCAN SRCH PRI HOLD DLY L/O234567891

Top View and Display19 20 21 2219. Antenna Connector20. Earphone Jack21. Squelch Control22. On/Off Volume ControlBATT23 24302928 27888.888888812345678

One Year Limited WarrantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required forwarranty service.WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELEM

Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:RE31,523 4,057,760 4,092,594 4,100,497 4,114,1034,156,193 4,157,505 4,179,662 4,219,821 4,270,

Feature HighlightsTrunk Tracking – Follow 800 MHz trunked publicsafety and public service systems just as ifconventional two-way communications were u

Where to Obtain MoreInformationBefore using your scanner, you must program frequenciesinto available channels. TheBetty Bearcat FrequencyGuidelists ty

Included with Your ScannerIf any of these items are missing or damaged, immediatelycontact your place of purchase or Uniden CustomerService at: (800)