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UBC92XLT
SCANNER
200 Channels
2 Pre-Programmed Service Banks
with 2 band plan
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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 water- proof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain o
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM UBC92XLT Controls and Display Antenna (see “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 18) Headphone Jack Squelch Volume Display Keypad DC 6V Jack Power UBC92XLT Controls and Display 3
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Contents Introduction.......................................................... 6 Feature Highlights................................................ 9 About This Manual .......................................... 10 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 11 What is Scanning? .......................................... 11 What is Searching?......................................... 11 Conventional Scan
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Using the Display Backlight ............................ 40 Troubleshooting................................................... 41 Resetting the Scanner .................................... 43 Care and Maintenance ........................................ 44 General Use.................................................... 44 Location .......................................................... 44 Cleaning....................
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC92XLT 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 by police, in the marine band, Air band and F
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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 Mode Step (kHz) Transmission (MHz) 25.0000 - 29.9950 FM 5 CB BAND 30.0000 - 79.9875 FM 12.5 VHF LOW BAND 80.0000 - 82.9900 FM 10 VHF LOW BAND 83.0000 - 87.2625 FM 12.5 VHF LOW BAND 108.0000 - 136.9875 AM 12.5 / 8.33 AIRCRAFT 108.0000 - 136.9916 Selec
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM BAND PLAN 2 RANGE (MHz) MODE STEP Program/ (kHz) Subject 25.0000 - 84.0100 FM 5 CB BAND 84.0150 - 87.2550 FM 20 VHF LOW BAND 108.0000 - 136.9875 AM 12.5 / 8.33 AIRCRAFT 108.0000 - 136.9916 Selectable 137.0000 - 143.9950 FM 5 MILITARY LAND MOBILE 144.0000 - 145.9875 FM 12.5 2M AMATEUR BAND 146.0000 - 155.9900 FM 10 VHF HIGH BAND 156.0000 - 162.0250 FM 12.5 VHF MARINE BAND 162.0300 - 173.9900 FM 10 VHF HIGH BAND 406.00
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Feature Highlights Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search all locations in a chain of frequency bands. Triple-Conversion Circuitry - virtually eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequency. Channel-Storage Banks - the scanner has 10 banks. You can store up to 20 frequencies into each bank (for a total of 200 freq
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Or, you can connect an external antenna for better reception. Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power. Two Power Options - let you power the scanner using internal batteries or external AC power using the included AC adapter. Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an e
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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 UBC92XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two- way communications do not transmit continuously. Your UBC92XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active freq
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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 bri
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM Included With Your Scanner Belt Clip AC Adapter UBC92XLT SCANNER 2 Ni-MH Scanner 200 Channels 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks with 2 band plan AA Rechargeable with Batteries Antenna Owners Manual Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Included With Your Scanner 14
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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 multi- band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cabl
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. Removesticker and set switch for use of Alkaline batteries. 4. Replace the cover. 5. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V to charge the batteris. (See “Using AC Power” on page 18.) Using Non-rechargeable Batteries You can also use two alkaline batteries to power your scanner. Before you use
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM 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. WARNING! Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non- rechargeable batte
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM • If you connect an external power source to the scanner with REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. set to REG. ALK. BATT., the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. to the correct position when you connect an external power source. Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC po
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna i
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UB324 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:01 PM WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner 20
