Uniden Scanner BC45XLT User Manual

BC45XLT  
Programmable  
Hand-Held  
Scanner  
UBZZ01313ZZ  
Operating Guide  
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Controls and Indicators  
15  
16  
15. Phone Jack  
16. On/Off Volume Control  
17 1819 20 21  
22 23  
24  
17. Chain Search Indicator  
18. Frequency Display  
19. Squelch Indicator  
20. Keypad Lock Indicator  
21. Low Battery Indicator  
22. Priority Channel Indicator  
23. Channel Indicator  
24. Function Indicators  
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Precautions  
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:  
Earphone Warning!  
Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone  
(EP009). You may also use a 32stereo headset. Use of an incorrect  
earphone or stereo headset may be potentially hazardous to your  
hearing. The output of the Phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it  
in both headphones of a stereo headset.  
Set the Volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker  
before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the  
proper impedance (32). Otherwise you might experience some  
discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly  
becomes too loud because of the Volume Control or Squelch Switch  
setting. This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is  
placed in the ear canal.  
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.  
CAUTION!  
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by  
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed  
by this Reference Guide, could void your authority to operate this  
product.  
IMPORTANT!  
The installation, possession, or use this scanning radio in a motor  
vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain  
states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement  
officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the  
laws in your community.  
General Battery Warning!  
Do not short-circuit any battery.  
Do not discard batteries in a fire; they may explode.  
Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America  
Corporation.  
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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
What is Chain Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Types of communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Included with Your Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Low Battery Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Turn the Scanner On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Squelch Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Duplicate Frequency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Programming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Lockout in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Locking a Channel While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Lockout Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Restore a Locked Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Restore All Locked-out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Changing the Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Chain Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Setting a Search Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Chain Search ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Channel Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Storing Search Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Weather Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Birdies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
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Introduction  
The BC45XLT Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that  
allows you to monitor 10 different frequency bands and the  
NOAA weather information broadcasts. It is a state-of-the-art  
radio with scanning capabilities, and it can save up to 20  
different frequencies in memory.  
What is Scanning?  
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way  
communications do not transmit continuously. The BC45XLT  
scans programmed channels 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 Chain Searching?  
You can program five different personal search bands in your  
new scanner. You simply select a Chain Search location,  
define the search range, and begin your search.  
The scanner looks for active communications in the range  
you’ve specified, so you can locate frequencies in your area  
which may not be listed in your Betty Bearcat Starter  
Frequency Guide.  
You can set your scanner to search up to all five Chain Search  
bands at once, or you can turn off those search bands you do  
not want. This gives you complete control of the search  
function.  
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Types of Communications  
Monitor communications such as:  
Police and fire department (including rescue and  
paramedics)  
NOAA weather broadcasts (preprogrammed channels)  
Business/industrial radio  
Motion picture and press relay  
Utilities  
Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms,  
buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads  
Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands  
And more in these bands:  
Frequency Range  
29-29.7 MHz  
29.7-50 MHz  
50-54 MHz  
Transmission  
10 Meter Amateur Band  
VHF Low Band  
6 Meter Amateur Band  
Military Land mobile  
2 Meter Amateur Band  
VHF High Band  
137-144 MHz  
144-148 MHz  
148-174 MHz  
406-420 MHz  
420-450 MHz  
450-470 MHz  
470-512 MHz  
Federal Govt. Land Mobile  
70 cm Amateur Band  
UHF Standard Band  
UHF “T” Band  
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Feature Highlights  
20 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel.  
You must have at least one channel programmed to use the  
Scan mode.  
29 MHz-512 MHz – Search these frequency ranges with  
your scanner. (The frequency coverage is not continuous  
from 29 MHz to 512 MHz.)  
Chain Searching – You can define five different personal  
search bands, and search up to all five chain locations at  
once.  
Priority Channel Scanning – Allows you to designate a  
priority channel which is monitored every two seconds when  
Priority Scanning is selected.  
Manual Channel Access – Go directly to any channel.  
Memory Backup – Frequencies programmed in channels  
are retained in memory.  
Weather Scan – Allows you to scan from 7 preprogrammed  
NOAA channels to find your local weather station.  
Preset Two-Second Delay – Scanner waits two seconds  
after transmission stops before resuming scanning.  
LCD Back Light – An orange LCD light remains on for 15  
seconds when  
is pressed.  
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Where to Obtain More Information  
Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into  
available channels. The Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency  
Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and  
Canada that you may program into your new scanner.  
If the frequencies listed in the starter guide do not work in your  
area, call the Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937) 299-0414  
(Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday  
through Friday) or you may want to visit their website at:  
The Bearcat Radio Club and other similar hobby clubs have  
publications, information on computer bulletin boards, and  
even contests for the radio enthusiast.  
You may also contact the Uniden Parts Dept. (800) 554-3988  
(Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday  
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Included with Your Scanner  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately  
contact your place of purchase or Uniden Parts Dept. at:  
(800) 554-3988, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time Monday  
through Friday.  
• Rubber Antenna (AT410)  
• BC45XLT Operating Guide  
• Betty Bearcat Starter  
Frequency Guide  
• Registration Card  
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Setup  
These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner.  
If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise,  
move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.  
If you need to improve reception, use an optional antenna  
designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this  
type of antenna at a local electronics store.)  
Use an optional earphone or stereo headset with proper  
impedance for private listening. Read the precautions on the  
inside front cover of this Guide.  
Installing the Batteries  
1. Open the cover.  
2. Insert batteries.  
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3. Replace cover and press down  
until it clicks into place.  
Warning: Be sure to install four batteries of the same type.  
Low Battery Indication  
When the batteries are low, the  
battery icon appears in the display.  
Also an audible alert tone sounds  
every 15 seconds. Replace the  
batteries with four new ones.  
The information that you have  
previously entered will be retained  
in memory until the batteries  
are replaced.  
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Basic Operation  
Note: You can fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls  
and Indicators while reading this Guide.  
Turn the Scanner On  
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the detent position.  
Adjust for a comfortable listening level. The scanner  
automatically starts scanning.  
Squelch Function  
You can cut out weak transmissions and noise when you  
switch on this squelch function. This is a fixed squelch setting  
so you do not have to adjust the squelch yourself.  
1. To activate the squelch, press  
SQL. The SQ icon appears on  
the display.  
2. To deactivate the squelch,  
press SQL again. The SQ icon  
goes off.  
Note: Think of the squelch as a gate to block weak signals  
and noise.  
Strong Signals  
Medium Signals  
Weak Signals  
Noise  
Strong Signals  
Medium Signals  
Weak Signals  
Noise  
Squelch ON  
Squelch OFF  
Key Lock  
Key Lock prevents accidental key  
entries during manual mode and  
search mode.  
1. To lock the keypad, press and  
hold  
until the key symbol  
appears.  
2. To unlock the keypad, press  
and hold until the key  
symbol disappears.  
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Programming  
Before the BC45XLT can receive radio broadcasts, you must  
program a frequency into at least one channel.  
Before scanning, repeat this procedure for each channel you  
program.  
1. Select frequencies from your  
starter guide.  
2. Press  
.
3. Select a channel.  
a. Enter the channel number.  
b. Then press  
a
b
.
OR –  
Press L,L, or  
repeatedly until the channel  
number appears in the display.  
4. Enter the frequency.  
a
a. Enter the frequency  
number.  
b. Then press  
.
b
Note: To clear a mistake while  
entering the frequency,  
press  
twice, and  
start over.  
If the frequency entered is outside the Frequency Range of the  
scanner, a distinctive beep sounds. (See the Table on page 3  
or the Band List on the back of the scanner).  
Press  
and go back to Step 4.  
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Duplicate Frequency Alert  
If you enter a frequency stored in  
another channel, you hear a beep  
and another channel appears in the  
display.  
Press  
OR –  
Press  
to start again.  
again to store the frequency in both channels.  
Programming Tips  
Do not program a weather frequency into one of the  
channels, since weather channels transmit continuously.  
Use  
for weather information.  
Group similar frequencies into adjacent channels.  
For example, program police frequencies in channels 1  
through 5 and fire/emergency into channels 6 through 10,  
and so on.  
Put the frequency that you listen to the most or the most  
important frequency into a Priority channel.  
To quickly program a series of channels, start with the lowest  
number channel. For example, when you are programming  
five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 8, start with  
Channel 4. After you finish programming a channel,  
press  
or  
to go to the next higher channel.  
To erase the channel, press  
, and then press  
Channels with no frequencies are automatically locked out.  
.
Record channels and frequencies in some convenient place  
in case the scanner memory is lost.  
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Scanning  
When you turn on the power, the  
BC45XLT automatically starts in the  
Scan mode.  
During normal scanning the  
scanner skips unprogrammed or  
locked out channels.  
SCAN  
CHANNELS  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
8 9 10  
Frequency  
Locked Out  
(L/O)  
Frequency not  
entered  
When a transmission is received,  
the scanner stops on that channel.  
When the transmission ends,  
scanning resumes automatically  
after two seconds.  
To stop on a channel during  
scanning, press  
.
To resume scanning, press  
.
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Channel Lockout  
You can lockout any channel so it is not reviewed during  
normal scanning. You can restore the channel to scanning  
whenever you wish.  
Lockout in Manual Mode  
1. Press  
.
2. Select a channel.  
a. Enter the channel number.  
b. Then press again.  
a
b
OR –  
Press L,L, or  
repeatedly until the channel  
number appears in the display.  
3. Press  
channel.  
to lockout the  
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Locking a Channel While Scanning  
If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to  
noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want to prevent  
the channel from being in the scanning sequence.  
1. Wait until the scanner stops at  
the channel.  
2. Then press  
.
3. The scanner immediately  
resumes scanning because the  
locked out channel is no longer  
in the scanning sequence.  
Lockout Tips  
To quickly lockout a series of channels, start with the lowest  
number channel.  
For example, if you are locking out channels 4, 7, 8, 12,  
and 15, start with Channel 4. After selecting channel 4,  
press  
. Then press  
one or more times to step  
up to the next channel to be locked out.  
Record the locked-out channels in some convenient place so  
you can restore them.  
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Restore a Locked Out Channel  
1. Press  
.
2. Select a locked out channel.  
a. Enter the channel number.  
b
a
b. Then press  
again.  
OR –  
Press L,L, or  
repeatedly until the channel  
number appears in the display.  
3. Press  
to unlock the channel.  
Restore All Locked-out Channels  
1. Press  
.
Note: You must be in Manual  
Mode before restoring all  
locked-out channels.  
2. Press and hold  
two seconds.  
for about  
You will hear two beeps when  
all the channels have been  
restored.  
Note: Channels with no  
frequency entered are  
automatically locked out.  
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Priority Scan  
When Priority Scan is turned on, your scanner checks the  
priority channel every two seconds for activity. If a signal is  
present on the priority channel, your scanner monitors the  
channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal  
scanning. You can designate any one of the 20 available  
channels as your Priority Channel.  
To activate Priority Scan (in either Manual or Scan Mode):  
1. Press  
.
2. Press  
again at anytime to  
deactivate Priority Scan.  
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Changing the Priority Channel  
You cannot eliminate the Priority Channel, but you can change  
it to any other of the 20 available channels.  
1. Press  
.
2. Select a new Priority Channel.  
a. Enter the channel number.  
a
b
b. Then press  
again.  
OR –  
Press L,L, or  
repeatedly until the channel  
number appears in the display.  
3. Press and hold  
for two  
seconds to designate this  
channel as your new Priority  
Channel.  
Two beeps indicate that the  
Priority Channel is changed.  
Picon appears in the display.  
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Chain Search  
Use Chain Search to find active frequencies in your area.  
You can search all five personal bands at once or turn off  
those bands you dont want to hear. This gives you flexibility of  
searching for any channel between 29 and 512 MHz, as long  
as they are within the 10 frequencies bands covered by the  
BC45XLT. See the table on page 3, the Technical  
Specifications on page 28, or the table on the back of the  
BC45XLT.  
Setting a Search Range  
An error message displays when  
is pressed and you have not  
either specified a search range in at  
least one Chain Search band.  
OR –  
If you attempt to turn off all  
Personal Chain Search bands.  
The Error message turns off.  
Press  
to select the band you  
want to program.  
To program a frequency range into one of the five personal  
Chain Search bands, follow these steps:  
1. Press  
until the search  
location you want appears in the  
display.  
2. Enter lower limit of the search  
band.  
a
b
a. Enter the frequency  
number.  
b. Then press  
.
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Note: The display alternates  
between the upper and  
lower ranges.  
3. Enter upper limit of the search  
band.  
a
b
a. Enter the frequency  
number.  
b. Then press  
.
Note: The display alternates  
between the upper and  
lower ranges. If you  
program the wrong limit,  
then Errordisplays.  
To reset the Error”  
message, press  
key. You can set  
the limit frequency.  
4. Either press  
search.  
to begin your  
Note: Your scanner searches  
each selected Personal  
Chain Search band. The  
display flashes the band  
it is searching.  
OR –  
Press  
to move to the next  
chain location.  
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Chain Search ON/OFF  
To turn off a Chain Search band  
during search scanning, press its  
location number.  
For example, (a) if Chain Search  
locations 1, 2 and 3 are selected,  
(b) press  
to turn off band three  
so that it is not scanned during your  
search.  
Search Hold Feature  
1. Press  
or  
at anytime to  
stop the search.  
2. Press  
to move to the next  
to move down to the  
higher frequency.  
OR –  
Press  
previous frequency.  
3. Press  
to resume searching.  
Note: The search continues  
toward either the upper  
or lower search limit,  
depending on which  
direction key (  
or  
)
was pressed last.  
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Channel Skip  
If a particular channel continues to interrupt search scanning,  
it is possible to set your scanner to skip the frequency.  
If your scanner stops while  
searching, press  
to lockout  
the frequency from the search  
range.  
Note: You can program 10 skip  
frequencies. The 11th skip  
frequency entered causes  
the 1st skip frequency to unlock.  
To unlock all skip frequencies at once, follow these steps:  
1. Press either  
a search.  
or  
during  
Note: You must be in Search  
Hold before restoring all  
skipped frequencies.  
2. Press and hold  
two seconds.  
for about  
You will hear two beeps when  
all the channels have been  
restored.  
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Storing Search Frequencies  
You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search.  
Caution: You must determine the channel in which you will  
store the frequency before entering the search  
mode. Otherwise, you may erase a stored  
frequency that you want to keep.  
1. Press  
.
2. Select a channel.  
a. Enter the channel number.  
b. Then press again.  
a
b
OR –  
Press L,L, or  
repeatedly until the channel  
number appears in the display.  
3. Select one or more of the  
personal search bands.  
For example, select CHAIN 2.  
Note: These frequencies were  
used during Setting a  
Search Range,on page  
18.  
4. Press  
.
5. When the scanner stops at the  
frequency you want, press  
either  
or  
.
Note: After this step you are in  
search Hold mode. Press  
to resume scanning.  
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6. Press  
to store the frequency  
in the channel you selected.  
Note: After this step you are in  
manual mode.  
Repeat steps 2 through 6 for all the Search frequencies you  
want to store.  
Note: Remember that there are only 20 channels available to  
store frequencies, whether you program them directly  
or while using the Chain Search mode.  
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Weather Scan  
Your BC45XLT is designed to scan 7 programmed NOAA  
frequencies, so you easily find your local NOAA weather  
broadcast.  
Note: It is not advisable to program a weather frequency into  
one of the 20 channels since weather channels transmit  
continuously. The scanner will remain on the weather  
channel, disrupting the scanning cycle.  
1. Press  
to activate the  
Weather scan.  
Note: If you do not hear the  
weather station, press  
to deactivate the  
squelch.  
2. When the Weather Scan finds  
an active weather channel, it  
stops.  
3. Press  
again to find the  
next active weather channel.  
Note: In some parts of the country, you may not be able to  
monitor weather broadcasts, such as in low-lying  
areas. Normally, a higher location or a better  
antenna improves reception.  
4. To exit Weather scan, press  
,
,
, or  
.
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Care and Maintenance  
General Use  
Turn the scanner off before replacing the batteries.  
Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event  
of memory loss.  
If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.  
The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has  
been a memory loss.  
Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone  
for that key entry.  
Location  
Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such  
as the kitchen or bathroom.  
Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating  
elements or vents.  
If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical  
noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the  
noise. If possible, a higher elevation, may provide better  
reception. Also try changing the height or angle of the  
antenna.  
Cleaning  
Remove the batteries before cleaning.  
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.  
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Repairs  
Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no  
serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service  
Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.  
Birdies  
All radios can receive birdies(undesired signals).  
If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is  
heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally  
generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.  
Press  
to lockout the channel, and then press  
to resume scanning.  
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Troubleshooting  
If your BC45XLT is not performing properly, try the following  
steps.  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Scanner wont work.  
Check the batteries and replace  
them if necessary.  
Improper reception.  
Check the antenna connection or  
reposition the antenna.  
Move the scanner.  
You may be in a remote area which  
could require an optional multi-band  
antenna. Check with your dealer or  
local electronics store.  
Scan wont stop.  
Check that the squelch is ON.  
Check the antenna connection.  
Check to see if many of the channels  
are locked out. If so, the scanner has  
less chance of finding an active  
channel.  
Review each channels frequency to  
see if it is still stored in memory and  
is correct.  
It is possible that none of the  
programmed frequencies are currently  
active.  
Scan wont start.  
Press the  
key again.  
Check that the squelch is ON.  
Check to see if all channels are locked  
out.  
Weather Scan wont  
Check that the squelch is ON.  
Check the antenna.  
work.  
If you still cannot get satisfactory results and want additional  
information, or to return the unit for service, please call or write  
the Uniden Customer Service.  
The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at  
the end of this manual, or call 1-800-297-1023.  
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Specifications  
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part  
15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture.  
Channels:  
WX:  
20 (1 Bank)  
7 NOAA Weather Service Channels  
Search Bands:  
10 Preprogrammed Bands  
5 Programmable Chain Search Bands  
Frequency Range: 29.0 29.7 MHz10 Meter Amateur Band  
29.7 50 MHz VHF Low Band  
50 54 MHz  
6 Meter Amateur Band  
137 144 MHz Military Land Mobile  
144 148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band  
148 174 MHz VHF High Band  
Above bands in 5 kHz steps  
406 420 MHz Federal Government  
420 450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band  
450 470 MHz UHF Standard Band  
470 512 MHz UHF TBand  
Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps  
Operating  
Temperature:  
-20 ºC +60 ºC  
Scan Rate:  
10 Channels per second  
10 Steps per second  
2 seconds  
Search Rate:  
Scan Delay:  
Audio Output:  
240 mW nominal into 8internal speaker  
110 mW nominal into 32stereo  
headphone  
33 mW nominal into 64earphone  
Power  
Requirements:  
4AA Alkaline (not included)  
Rubber antenna (included)  
External earphone  
Antenna:  
External Jacks:  
Size:  
2 1/2 in. (W) x 1 1/2 in. (D) x 7 in. (H)  
9.1 oz. (without battery)  
Weight:  
Features, specifications, and availability of optional  
accessories are all subject to change without notice.  
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Accessories and Replacement Parts  
Rubber Antenna (AT410)  
Monaural Earphone 64 Ω  
(EP009)  
BC45XLT Operating Guide  
Betty Bearcat Starter  
(OMBC45XLT)  
Frequency Guide  
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ONE-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY  
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required  
for warranty service.  
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden)  
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the  
original retail owner, this Uniden product to be free from defects in  
materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set  
out below.  
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall  
terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of  
original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is  
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary,  
(B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,  
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,  
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other  
than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction  
covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment  
or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or  
(F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the  
owners manual for this product.  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not  
conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect,  
warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit  
and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost  
(except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its  
representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty.  
Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished  
unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE  
AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS  
IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY  
NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR  
ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES  
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR  
PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some  
states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not  
apply to you.  
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and  
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This  
warranty is void outside the United States of America.  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:  
If, after following the instructions in the owners manual you are certain  
that the product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in  
its original packaging). The product should include all parts and  
accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of  
original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused  
you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by  
traceable means, to warrantor at:  
UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION  
Parts and Service Division  
4700 Amon Carter Blvd  
Fort Worth, TX 76155  
(800) 554-3988, 7a.m. To 5p.m. Central, Monday through Friday  
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Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:  
4,398,304  
4,521,915  
4,888,815  
5,199,109  
5,448,256  
5,530,296  
5,577,076  
5,710,992  
4,409,688  
4,597,104  
4,932,074  
5,408,692  
5,465,402  
5,548,832  
5,598,430  
4,455,679  
4,627,100  
4,947,456  
5,428,826  
5,471,660  
5,551,071  
5,600,223  
4,461,036  
4,841,302  
5,014,348  
5,438,688  
5,483,684  
5,574,995  
5,642,424  
and other patents pending.  
© 2000 Uniden America Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
UBZZ01313ZZ  
Printed in the Philippines  
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