UBC30XLT SCANNER 200 Channels Air band Receiver with FM Radio
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. EARPHONE WARNING! Use only a genuine Uniden earphone. An incorrect earphone may be hazardous to your hearing. Turn down volume before connecting the earphone and then adjust volume to suit. WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.
UBC30XLT Controls and Display Antenna Headphone Jack Display Keypad UBC30XLT Controls and Display 3
Contents Introduction .......................................................... 6 Feature Highlights................................................ 8 About This Manual .......................................... 9 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 10 What is Scanning? .......................................... 10 What is Searching?......................................... 10 Conventional Scanning ................................... 10 Where To Obtain More Information ............
Resetting the Scanner .................................... 33 Care and Maintenance ........................................ 34 General Use .................................................... 34 Location .......................................................... 34 Cleaning .......................................................... 34 Repairs............................................................ 35 Birdies ............................................................. 35 Specifications.................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC30XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmissions and is preprogrammed with service banks and search banks for your convenience. You can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used in Air band, FM radio and VHF without tedious and complicated programming.
This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. BAND PLAN 1 Frequency Range (MHz) 87.5000 - 107.9000 108.0000 - 136.9875 137.0000 - 157.9875 Mode Step (kHz) Transmission WFM 100 AM 12.5 FM 12.5 158.0000 - 160.5900 160.6000 - 162.5875 162.6000 - 173.9900 FM FM FM FM Radio AIRCRAFT 2M AMATEUR BAND VHF HIGH BAND VHF HIGH BAND VHF HIGH BAND 10 12.5 10 BAND PLAN 2 RANGE (MHz) 87.5000 - 107.9000 108.0000 - 136.
Feature Highlights MEMORY CHANNEL SCAN - lets you scan the channel memory frequency. FREQUENCY SEARCH MODE - specifies the frequency where searching starts from. Channel-Storage Banks - the scanner has 3 banks. You can store up to 200 frequencies into the banks. Selectable Scan Delay - delays scanning from 0 to 5 seconds according to your setting before moving to another channel, so you can hear more replies that are made on the same channel.
AUTO POWER OFF - allows the scanner to automatically become low power consumption mode of microcomputer, if the battery voltage is lower then voltage where battery low alert is occurred. Once power off feature starts, LCD is turned off and all operations are not effective. Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an error. Battery Low Alert - warns you when battery power gets low.
Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your UBC30XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most twoway communications do not transmit continuously.
this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: • • • • • Aircraft Amateur radio PMR users Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity.
listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very large line of sight. Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 40 km radius from the repeater location. Where To Obtain More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner.
Included With Your Scanner UBC30XLT SCANNER 200 Channels Air band Receiver with FM Radio Owners Manual Scanner with Antenna Belt Clip Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.
Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multiband coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in.
4. Install three batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. 5. Replace the cover. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use three rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, make sure the batteries are fully charged.
Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 15 metres from the scanner, use RG-8 lowloss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 3.5mm miniplug earphone or mono headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.
Attaching the Belt Clip Pinch To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Slide the belt clip into the hanger piece on the back of the scanner. To remove, slide up the belt clip pulling the pinch at the middle of the belt clip.
About Your Scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications. A frequency, expressed in kHz or MHz, is the tuning location of a station. To find active frequencies, you use the search function or refer to a frequency reference.
A Look At The Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, first press FNC then release it. F appears on the display. Then press the next key in the function key sequence while F appears. F appears or disappears as you press FNC. If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you understand each key's function.
Key Name Description F/M / MW F/M – Switches between Frequency Mode and Memory Mode. FNC + MW briefly – Register a frequency into channel in Frequency Search Mode and Frequency hold mode. FNC + MW for two seconds – Moves to frequency edit mode in Memory Scan Mode, Memory Scan Hold Mode, Frequency Search Mode and Frequency Search Mode and Frequency Hold Mode. MON / MON – Moves to Monitor Mode. FNC + – Locks and unlocks the keypad. RSM/HOLD Resume scanning or Holding scanning.
Key Name Description VOL/SQ / DELAY VOL/SQ – Switches volume setting and squelch setting. FNC + DELAY – Change the delay time in Memory Scan Mode, Memory Hold Mode, Frequency Search Mode and Frequency Hold Mode. BAND / STEP BAND – Select the band in Frequency Search Mode and Memory Scan Mode. FNC + STEP – Change the steps in Memory Scan Mode, Memory Hold Mode, Frequency Search Mode or Frequency Hold Mode. PWR / LIGHT PWR – Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off.
A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. F - appears only when the function mode is on. FM - appears during FM Radio band is selected. AIR - appears during Air band is selected. VHF - appears during VHF High band is selected. MEM - appears during Memory Mode is selected. VOL - appears during volume setting. SQ - appears during squelch setting.
L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on. DLY - appears when you select a delay. - alerts you when the battery power gets low. - appears when you lock the key pad. Understanding Banks To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, the 200 channels are divided into 3 channel-storage banks. Use each channelstorage bank to group frequencies for FM Radio, Air, and VHF High band.
Operation Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Press and hold PWR for 2 seconds. The scanner turns On. 2. Press VOL/SQ. SQ appears with the current setting. 3. Repeatedly press or to select the squelch level you want. Squelch is fully open at level 0, and most tight at level 10. Note: Squelch can be adjusted both in Frequency Mode and Memory Mode. Adjusting the Volume Level 1. Repeatedly press VOL/SQ until VOL appears. 2.
3. Press PWR or wait for 2 seconds to return to the mode you were in. You can search for Air, FM Radio and VHF High band without knowing the specific frequencies used in your area. Press or to change the search direction. When the scanner stops on a transmission, press RSM/HOLD to stop searching and listen to the transmission. HOLD appears. In this mode, you can press or to increment or decrement the frequency by 1 step. Press and hold or to increment or decrement frequency continuously.
Editing and Erasing a Frequency Follow the steps to edit the frequency. 1. Press and hold FNC + F/M. 2. Repeatedly press or to move the cursor to the digit you want to edit. 3. Repeatedly press FNC + number. or to change the 4. To register the frequency, press FNC + MW. To move to frequency mode to start searching from the frequency, RSM/HOLD. To erase the frequency, press L/O at step 2 and FNC + WM to confirm. The channel is automatically locked out.
resumes scanning automatically after the delay time (see Delay on Page 29). Notes: • If you have not stored frequencies into any channels, the scanner does not scan. • If the scanner picks up unwanted partial or very weak transmissions, increase the squelch level. Decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signals. To listen to a weak or distant station, reduce the squelch level (0 is squelch open). Manually Selecting a Channel You can continuously monitor a single channel without scanning.
Special Features Delay You can program from 0 to 5 delay into any channel or frequency. If you set delay time for 1 to 5 seconds, scanner continues to monitor the channel frequency for 1 to 5 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching. The scanner automatically sets a delay when you store frequencies into channels or when you search frequencies. When the delay feature is on, DLY appears. If you set to 0, delay feature turn to off. Follow these steps to set the delay time. 1.
To cancel Search Skip for all the frequency you have set Search Skip, press RSM/HOLD to stop searching in Search Mode, then press and hold L/O. A confirmation tone sounds. Note: If you select more than 40 frequencies to skip, the oldest frequency will be deleted automatically. Locking Out Channels in Memory Mode You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission for all the channels in Channel Memory.
Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel. 1. Manually select the channel you want to select as the priority channel. 2. Press FNC + PRI. P appears above the selected channel number. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank you want to program as a priority channel. Note: If all priority channel is locked out, All Loc appears. Monitor 1. While press and holding MON, Monitor Mode is turned on. 2. To exit Monitor Mode, release MON.
Troubleshooting If your UBC30XLT is not performing properly, try the following steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Improper reception. The scanner’s antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan won’t stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner. You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. Adjust the squelch threshold.
Scan won’t stop (continued) Scan won’t start. The channel might not be active. You must press RSM/ HOLD to scan. The squelch might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Wait for a transmission on the channel. Press RSM/HOLD. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch” on Page 25. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection.
Care and Maintenance Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully: do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. General Use • Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.
• Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. • To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. • Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie.
Specifications Specifications Channels: ........................................................... 200 Frequency Range (in MHz): See page 7 Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) 88.050 MHz (WFM) ...................................... 0.9 µV 98.550 MHz (WFM) ...................................... 0.9 µV 107.950 MHz (WFM) .................................... 0.9 µV 119.250 MHz (AM) ......................................... 0.4 µV 127.175 MHz (AM)......................................... 0.4 µV 135.500 MHz (AM) .........
External Jacks: ................. Antenna Jack BNC Type Ext. Speaker Jack 3.5 mm Size (without antenna and belt clip): ........................ 53mm (W) x 28mm (D) x 104mm (H) Weight (without Antenna and battery): ........... 100 g Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories Earphone Optional Accessories 38
Declaration of Conformity We: Uniden Corporation 2-12-7 Hatchobori Chuo-Ku, Tokyo 104-8512 Japan declare, under our sole responsibility, that this equipment “Uniden Bearcat model UBC30XLT” is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC, R&TTE and LVD Council Directives of the EU.
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