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500-Channel Trunk Tracking Scanner
UBC780XLT
TRUNK TRACKER III
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Introduction The UBC780XLT is a state-of-the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 50 channels each. Use your new scanner to monitor: • Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics), and Ambulance Services Private and Government Trunked Systems • VHF High Band, UHF, 800MHz • Trunking for Motorola,
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Front View and Display 34 5 6 7 8 1 2 U SVC 9 10 11 121314151617 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18 29 19 30 20 31 32 17. Enter/Remote Key (E/REM) 1. VFO/SELECT Control 18. Trunk Mode Indicator 2. VOLUME/SQUELCH Control 19. Trunk Type Indicators 3. Scan Key (SCAN) 20. Frequency Display 4. Manual Key (MAN) 21. Priority Channel Indicator 5. Display 22. Channel Number Display 6. Search Key (SRCH) 23. Bank/Trunk Scan List Indicator 7. Hold/Up Key (HOLD/ ) 24. Scanner/Channel Mode Indicators 8. Numeric Key
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Rear View 33 34 35 36 37 34. Tape Recorder Output Jack 33. Antenna Connector 35. External Speaker Jack 36. DC Power Jack 37. Remote Control Terminal ® ® Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden Corporation.
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UBC780XLT Flow Charts NOTE: SMART SCAN NOT APPLICABLE IN AUSTRALIA
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UBC780XLT Flow Charts (continued)
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UBC780XLT Flow Charts (continued)
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UBC780XLT Flow Charts (continued)
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Selecting Trunking Programming Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Selecting Trunking System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Receiving Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Terminology What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The UBC780XLT scans the channels you program until it finds an active frequency. Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until another transmission is received. What is Searching? The UBC780XLT can search each of its 24 bands to find active frequencie
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TrunkTrack™ changes this! Not only does your new UBC780XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talkgroups ID, you won’t miss any of the action. If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding scanning fundamentals and its terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. A glossary of other
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Feature Highlights • Trunk Tracking – Follows VHF High Band, UHF, 800MHz trunked public and government service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used. • Multi-Track – Track more than one trunking system at a time. Scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time. • 500 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. • 24 Bands, 10 Banks – Includes 24 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz.10 banks
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Included with Your Scanner Package If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase. • AC Adaptor • Cigarette Lighter • DC Cord Adaptor Cord • Mounting Bracket • Telescopic Antenna • Operating Guide • Other Printed Materials 4
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Setup Connecting an Antenna You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to purchases another type to increase the range. To connect the telescopic antenna, simply connect it to the BNC type ANT. connector on the rear of the scanner. You can purchase a variety of scanner antennas for both mobile and base station available at a local electronics store. Choose the one that be
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Typical Mounting Methods The UBC780XLT can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other desired location (refer to figure below for typical mounting methods). Caution: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired location before proceeding. Check that free access for mounting and cabling is available. • Table top mount • Bulkhead mount • Overhead mount Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle Before you mount the scanner, make sure you hav
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Applying Power for Vehicle Installation You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using DC cigarette lighter power cord. Caution: You must use a power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least 700 mA. Your standard 12V car battery should be sufficient. The cord connector’s centre tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 13.8 V jack. The supplied DC power cord meets these specifications. Usin
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13.8V Desktop Installation You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base station. 1. Flip up the feet for desk installation. 2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position. Adjust the angle for best reception. Applying Power Using Standard AC Power To power the scanner from an AC outlet, use the provided AC adaptor with a 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1mm inner diameter tip. Caution: You must use only the AC adaptor provided as power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and d
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Connecting an Earphone For private listening, you can connect an earphone (not supplied) with a 3.5 mm plug to the EXT. SP. jack on the back of the scanner. Be very careful as damage to your hearing can result if the VOLUME control is not set to the lowest level first. See below for “Listening Safely” instructions. (Your local electronics store should carry a wide selection of earphones.) Once the earphone is connected, it will automatically disconnects the internal speaker. Listening Safely To
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Basic Operation Turn the Scanner On Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the detent position. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Since there are no frequencies programmed in your scanner initially, you may not receive any signals. Once you set the squelch and program some frequencies, you will be hearing conversations regularly. Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be in the Manual mode, and you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Press MAN until you do n
