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UBC69XLT
SCANNER
80 Channels
with 3 band plan
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 2 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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 or
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 3 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM UBC69XLT Controls and Display Antenna (see “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 17) Headphone Jack Squelch Volume Display Keypad Power UBC69XLT Controls and Display 3
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 4 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM Contents Introduction.......................................................... 6 Feature Highlights................................................ 9 About This Manual .......................................... 10 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 11 What is Scanning? .......................................... 11 What is Searching?......................................... 11 Conventional Scann
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 5 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM Location .......................................................... 38 Cleaning.......................................................... 38 Repairs............................................................ 39 Birdies ............................................................. 39 Specifications....................................................... 40 Optional Accessories........................................... 42
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 6 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC69XLT Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. You can program up to 80 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmissions. Use your scanner to monitor: •Police •FM CB This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range.
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 7 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM BAND PLAN 2 Frequency Range Mode Step (kHz) Transmission (MHz) 25.0000 - 84.0100 FM 5 CB BAND 84.0150 - 87.2550 FM 20 VHF LOW BAND 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 406.0000 - 439.99375 FM 6.25 UHF LOW BAND 440.0000 - 449.99375 FM 6.25 70cm
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 8 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM BAND PLAN 3 Frequency Range Mode Step (kHz) Transmission (MHz) 25.0000 - 29.9950 FM 5 CB BAND 30.0000 - 79.9950 FM 5 VHF LOW BAND 80.0000 - 82.9950 FM 5 VHF LOW BAND 83.0000 - 87.2650 FM 5 VHF LOW BAND 138.0000 - 157.9950 FM 5 2M AMATEUR BAND 158.0000 - 160.5950 FM 5 VHF HIGH BAND 160.6000 - 162.5950 FM 5 VHF HIGH BAND 162.6000 - 173.9950 FM 5 VHF HIGH BAND 406.0000 - 439.99375 FM 6.25 Federal Gov.Land MOBILE 440.0000
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 9 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM Feature Highlights Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 5 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. Two-Second Scan Delay - delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so you can hear more replies tha
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 10 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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. About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 11 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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 UBC69XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two- way communications do not transmit continuously. Your UBC69XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an active freque
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 12 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 13 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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 s
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 14 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM Included With Your Scanner UBC69XLT SCANNER 80 Channels with 3 band plan Belt Clip Owners Manual Scanner and Antenna Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Included With Your Scanner 14
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 15 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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 cable
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 16 Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:20 PM 3. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. 4. Replace the cover. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. Setting Up Your Scanner
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 17 Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:20 PM • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. • If you use rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline batteries, make sure they are fully charged. Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 18 Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:20 PM 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 low- loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local electronics store. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone UBC72XLT For private listening, you can plug a 3.5 mm mini- plug earphone or mono headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of y
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 19 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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 19
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UB334 Paper OM reduced size.fm Page 20 Friday, September 9, 2005 11:16 AM 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
