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UBC93XLT
SCANNER
200 Channels
6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks
TM
with Close Call RF Capture
OWNER’S MANUAL
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 2 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and Precautions 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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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 3 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM UBC93XLT Controls and Display Antenna UBC93XLT Controls and Display Headphone Jack (see “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 20) Squelch Volume Display Keypad DC 6V UBC93XLT Jack Power UBC93XLT Controls and Display 3
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 4 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Contents Introduction ............................................................ 6 Contents Feature Highlights .................................................. 8 About This Manual ............................................ 9 Understanding Scanning ..................................... 11 What is Scanning? .......................................... 11 What is Searching? ......................................... 11 Conventional Scan
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 5 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Priority ............................................................. 45 Using Keylock ................................................. 46 Using the Display Backlight ............................. 46 Troubleshooting ................................................... 47 Resetting the Scanner ..................................... 49 Care and Maintenance ........................................ 50 General Use ...........................
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 6 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Uniden UBC93XLT Introduction Handheld Scanner. The scanner is versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also TM includes Close Call RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. You can program up to 200 frequencies into the scanner's memory. The scanner lets you scan transmiss
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 7 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range. Frequency Range Step Mode Transmission (MHz) (kHz) 25.0-27.995 5 AM Citizens Band/ Business Band 28.0-69.995 5 FM 10 Meter Amateur Band 70.0-88.0 12.5 FM 6 Meter Amateur Band 108.0-136.9875 12.5 AM Aircraft Band 137.0-147.995 5 FM 2 Meter Amateur Band 148.0-174.0 12.5 FM VHF High Band 400.0-
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 8 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Feature Highlights TM Close Call RF Capture Technology - you can set Feature Highlights the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Close TM Call RF Capture Technology” on Page 34 for more information. Pager Screen - lets you set the scanner so it does not detect pager frequencies during Close Call search. Chain Search - lets you enter personal search bands in 10 locations and search
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 9 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner's programming. Direct Access - lets you directly access any channel. Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to read in low-light situations. Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - provides adequate reception in strong signal areas and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage. Or, you can connect an external antenna for better rec
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 10 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning, be sure to read “Understanding Scanning” on Page 11 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. The first thing you’ll need to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See “Using Internal Batteries” on Page 15 and “Con
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 11 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how Understanding Scanning 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 UBC93XLT. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two- way communications do not transmit continuously. Your UBC93XLT scans programmed channels until it finds an activ
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 12 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 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 • PRS (UHF CB) 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
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 13 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 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 scanner. Informat
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 14 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:08 AM Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Belt Clip AC Adapter UBC93XLT UBC93XLT OWNER’S SCANNER 2 Ni-MH MANUAL Scanner 200 Channels 6 Pre-Programmed Service Banks AA Rechargeable TM with Close Call RF Capture with Batteries Antenna OWNER’S MANUAL Owners Manual Frequency CD Earphone Cigarette Lighter Charger Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Included With Your Scanner 14
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 15 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and use your Setting Up Your Scanner 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
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 16 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM WARNING! Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. to NI-MH BATT. only if you are using rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to recharge them. 4. Install two batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. Setting Up Your Scanner 16
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 17 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM 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. 5. Replace the cover. 6. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both bat
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 18 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM WARNING! Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non- rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./ NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., or if you are unsure of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. Before you use Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries for the first time, charge them for 16 hours to bring th
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 19 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Using DC power To power the scanner from a vehicle's 9.0-29V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter adapter. To connect a DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC 6V jack on the side of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehi- cle's cigarette lighter socket. Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle's engine is running, you m
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UBC93XLT Paper OM.fm Page 20 Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 AM Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 500 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into DC 6V on the side of the scanner then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH BATT. is set to NI-MH BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time. Connecting the Antenna To a
