Uniden BC60XLT-1 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Types of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Included with Your Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC Adapter/Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flexible Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keylock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Duplicate Frequency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Channel Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locking a Channel While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockout Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Restore a Locked Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restore All Locked-out Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chain Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting a Search Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Channel Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storing Search Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Weather Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Birdies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories and Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Uniden BC60XLT-1 Specifications

General

Bands	VHF, UHF
Mode	AM, FM
Type	Handheld
Frequency Range	406-512 MHz
Power Supply	AC adapter
Battery	AA
Antenna	Telescopic

Summary

Introduction to the Scanner

What is Scanning?

Explains the fundamental process of how the scanner monitors frequencies and stops on active ones.

What is Chain Searching?

Introduces the feature for searching custom frequency bands and locating new communications.

Types of Communications

Feature Highlights

Core Scanner Capabilities

Covers channel capacity, frequency range, and manual/priority modes for basic operation.

Advanced Operational Features

Details Chain Searching, Memory Backup, and Weather Scan functionalities.

User Interface Features

Includes scan delay and LCD backlight features for user interaction and convenience.

Where to Obtain More Information

Included with Your Scanner

Scanner Setup Procedures

Installing Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for inserting AA batteries into the scanner.

Powering the Scanner

Details on using the AC adapter, charging, and safety precautions for power.

Attaching Accessories

Instructions for connecting the flexible antenna and the belt clip.

Basic Operation

Adjusting the Squelch

Guide on adjusting the squelch control to filter out background noise and improve reception clarity.

Keypad Lock and Unlock

Frequency Programming

Storing Frequencies

The basic process of entering frequencies into scanner channels for monitoring.

Duplicate Frequency Notification

Alerts the user if a frequency is already stored in another channel.

Programming Best Practices

Advice for efficient and effective frequency programming, including channel organization.

Scanning Operation Overview

Channel Lockout Methods

Locking Channels Manually

Method to lock a specific channel while in manual tuning mode to prevent scanning.

Locking Channels During Scan

How to lock channels that interrupt the scanning process to avoid unwanted stops.

Channel Lockout Tips

Advice for managing locked-out channels effectively, including quick lockout sequences.

Restoring a Single Locked Channel

Restoring All Locked Channels

Using Priority Scan

Setting the Priority Channel

Chain Search Guide

Defining Search Ranges

Defines frequency limits for personalized search bands to find active communications.

Search Hold Feature

Skipping Channels in Search

Saving Search Frequencies

Weather Scan Function

Scanner Care and Maintenance

General Usage and Safety

Important practices for operating the scanner safely, including power and memory considerations.

Placement and Environment

Recommendations for scanner placement to ensure best performance and longevity, avoiding interference.

Cleaning Procedures

Proper methods for cleaning the scanner exterior and LCD screen without causing damage.

Repair and Service Information

Dealing with Radio Birdies

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Scanner Specifications

Accessories and Replacement Parts

One Year Limited Warranty