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Uniden BC895XLT - User Manual

Uniden BC895XLT
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CONTENTS
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BC895XLT Controls and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is CTCSS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Trunk Tracking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Information on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Computer Control of Your BC895XLT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Included with Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Your
BC895XLT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
For Home Use (Desktop Installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the VFO Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programming using Manual Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programming using the Rotary Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming using AutoStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transferring a Programmed Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Duplicate Frequency Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deleting a Stored Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Preventing Accidental Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Delay Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lockout in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lockout in Scanning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lockout Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Restoring a Locked Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Restoring All Locked-Out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tape Recording Channel Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Weather Channel Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Testing the Weather Alert Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting a Search Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Data Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Channel Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storing Search Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CTCSS Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Searching for CTCSS Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing a CTCSS Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • S
    Stephen GilbertAug 16, 2025
    Why won't my Uniden BC895XLT scan stop?
    • C
      Caleb SchmidtAug 16, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio scan won’t stop, it could be due to several reasons. First, try adjusting the squelch threshold. Second, check the antenna connection. Third, examine if many channels are locked out, reducing the scanner's ability to find an active channel. Fourth, review each channel’s frequency to ensure it is correctly stored in memory. Finally, it's possible that none of the programmed frequencies are currently active.
  • C
    Carolyn ArnoldAug 18, 2025
    Why won't my Uniden Radio start scanning?
    • M
      mcdonaldelizabethAug 18, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio scan won’t start, try pressing the s key again. You can also try adjusting the SQUELCH control. Finally, check to see if all channels are locked out.
  • D
    Douglas HendersonAug 21, 2025
    What to do if my Uniden BC895XLT Radio has improper reception?
    • C
      Charles RodriguezAug 22, 2025
      If you are experiencing improper reception on your Uniden Radio, you can try the following: check the antenna connection, or move and reposition the antenna. You can also try moving the scanner to a different location. If you are in a remote area, you might require an optional multi-band antenna; check with your dealer or local electronics store.
  • E
    Erica DavidsonAug 25, 2025
    How to fix Uniden BC895XLT that won’t work?
    • J
      John JonesAug 26, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio isn’t working, check the connections at both ends of the AC adapter. Also, ensure the wall switch for the outlet is turned on. If the issue persists, try moving the AC adapter to another wall outlet or replace the battery pack.
  • D
    David CarpenterAug 28, 2025
    What to do if Channel Activity Indicators are flashing but no sound is heard on Uniden BC895XLT Radio?
    • G
      Gabrielle SmithAug 28, 2025
      If the Channel Activity Indicators are flashing but no sound is heard on your Uniden Radio, it may be a private or telephone interconnect call, which are intentionally blocked by your scanner. It could also mean that the ID in your display is not active.
  • C
    Curtis ArroyoAug 31, 2025
    Why is my Uniden BC895XLT missing replies to conversations?
    • D
      Donna StewartAug 31, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio is missing replies to conversations, try changing to a Type 1 Scanner setup. You can also try another Preset Fleet Map or Program your own Fleet Map. Also, check to see that all of the systems frequencies have been entered.
  • V
    Victoria CampbellSep 3, 2025
    Why won't my Uniden Radio track the trunked system?
    • J
      Jessica AllenSep 3, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio won’t track the trunked system, it may not be a system which can be tracked by your scanner. Another reason could be that the data frequency is missing. You can also try changing to a Type 1 Scanner setup.
  • J
    Jonathan ChungSep 6, 2025
    Why won't my Uniden BC895XLT acquire data channel?
    • L
      Lacey NicholsonSep 6, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio will not acquire a data channel, try adjusting the squelch for trunking mode. Also, it is possible that the frequency used for the data channel is missing. Check your frequency list.
  • R
    robin44Sep 8, 2025
    Why won't my Uniden BC895XLT Radio Weather Scan work?
    • M
      mooredanielleSep 8, 2025
      If the Weather Scan on your Uniden Radio isn’t working, try adjusting the squelch threshold. Also, check the antenna.
  • D
    Dr. Michael AustinSep 12, 2025
    Why won’t my Uniden BC895XLT scanner stop during Scan List mode?
    • P
      Peter DeleonSep 12, 2025
      If your Uniden Radio scanner won’t stop during Scan List mode, it could be because no IDs have been programmed. Alternatively, the IDs you have stored might not be active.

Summary

BC895 XLT Feature Highlights

Key Scanner Features Overview

Overview of the BC895XLT's main capabilities and technologies.

Installing Your BC895 XLT Scanner

Desktop Installation Guide

Instructions for setting up the scanner for home use.

Mobile Installation Guide

Guidance for installing the scanner in a vehicle.

Basic Scanner Operation

Setting the Squelch Control

Programming Scanner Channels

Programming Methods Overview

Outlines manual entry, rotary tuner, and auto-store programming methods.

Manual Entry Programming Steps

Step-by-step guide for manually entering frequencies into channels.

Rotary Tuner Programming Guide

How to use the rotary tuner for channel and frequency selection during programming.

AutoStore Programming Procedure

Instructions for automatically storing active frequencies within a range.

Preventing Accidental Programming

Scanner Scanning Functions

Initiating and Stopping Scan Operations

How to start, stop, and resume the scanning process.

Setting the Scan Delay Mode

Channel Lockout Procedures

How to exclude specific channels from the scanning sequence.

Priority Scan Functionality

Weather Monitoring Functions

Weather Channel Scanning

Weather Alert Functionality

Sets the scanner to alert for severe weather emergency tones.

Scanner Searching Operations

Setting a Search Range

How to define the frequency boundaries for searching.

Storing Search Frequencies

CTCSS Tone Operations

Programming Channels with CTCSS Tones

Step-by-step guide to assigning CTCSS tones to channels.

Searching for CTCSS Tones

How to find CTCSS tones associated with frequencies.

CTCSS Tone Search While Searching

Changing a CTCSS Tone

Erasing a CTCSS Tone

Trunk Tracking System Operations

Programming Trunking Frequencies

Instructions for entering trunked system frequencies.

Searching a Trunked Bank

How to search for and identify trunked system data channels.

ID Lockout Procedures

How to exclude specific IDs from trunk tracking.

Scan Lists for ID Organization

Programming Scan Lists Manually

Fleet Map Programming Overview

How to select or create specific maps for trunking system types.

Selecting Trunking Programming Mode

Selecting a Preset Fleet Map

How to choose from pre-defined fleet maps for trunk tracking.

Programming a Custom Fleet Map

Detailed steps for programming custom fleet maps for trunk tracking.

Programming a Hybrid System

Steps for programming a system combining Type I and Type II characteristics.

Scanner Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Scanner Issues

Common Scanner Problems and Solutions

Solutions for issues like scanner not working or improper reception.

Scan and Weather Scan Troubleshooting

Addresses problems related to scanning and weather scan functionality.

TrunkTracker Mode Troubleshooting

Solutions for difficulties experienced in TrunkTracker™ mode.

Scanner Technical Specifications

Important Scanner Precautions

Critical Safety Warnings

BC895 XLT Controls and Display Layout

Control Panel Overview and Identification

Uniden BC895XLT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channel Capacity200 channels
Channels200
Priority Channels1
Scan Rate100 channels per second
Power Supply13.8 VDC
BandsVHF, UHF, 800 MHz
Modulation TypesAM, FM
Memory10 banks
ModesScan

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