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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What is Trunk Tracking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Feature Highlights . . . .
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Searching a Trunked Bank . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 39 ID Hold Mode . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 41 ID Lockout . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 42 Restore a Single ID . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 42 Restore all IDs . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 43 Searching Tips. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 43 Channel Activity Indicators. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 44 Scan Lists . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .
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Introduction The BC 235XLT is a brand new state-of-the-art radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 30 channels each. Use your new scanner to monitor: 800 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA Weather Broadcasts Business/Industrial Radio Utilities Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands Air band
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Important Notice This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permi
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Terminology What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC 235XLT 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 Searching? The BC 235XLT can search each of its 12 bands to find active frequencies. Th
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In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 29 different frequencies, radio users are divided into groups, often called talk groups, and these talk groups are assigned specific IDs. When someone in a talk group uses their radio, a brief bust of data is broadcast before each transmission. The trunking system computer uses this data to temporarily assign each radio in a talk group to an available frequency. If the group using a frequency stops broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few s
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Feature Highlights Trunk Tracking – Follow 800 MHz trunked public safety and public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used. 300 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one channel programmed to use the Scan mode. 12 Bands, 10 Banks – Includes 12 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz. 10 banks with 30 channels each are useful for storing similar frequencies to maintain faster scanning cycles or storing all the frequencies of a trunke
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Where to Obtain More Information Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that you may program into your new scanner. To order a copy of the frequency guide, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner (800) Number. A Uniden representative should be able to order you a copy of Betty Bearcat for your area and provide you with sample frequencies. You can also use the enclosed ord
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RED 300-Channel Trunk Tracking Scanner BC860XLT Programmable 100-Channel Base Scanner BC860XLT Programmable 100-Channel Base Scanner BC860XLT Programmable 100-Channel Base Scanner Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party. Four score yeas ago our fathers set forth a new nation conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. The quick brown fox jumped over the garden wall. Now is the time fo4r all good men to come to the aid of the part
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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 the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper impedance for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Guide
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3. Replace cover and press down until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC 235XLT from an AC outlet. Use only the supplied AC Adapter (AD70U) or one of the optional power cords (WZ1015 or WZ1017). You can use your scanner while the battery charges. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 – 16 hours. Note: Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the unit when charging is complete. 11
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RED CRX120 Battery Charger The CRX120 charger allows you to charge the extra battery included with your scanner. You can also charge the battery inside your scanner at the same time. This way you can always have a charged battery ready to go. Charging the Spare Battery To fully charge the extra battery in the CRX120, you should leave the battery in the charger for 14 – 16 hours. 1. Plug the cable from CHARGE the BP180 into the connector in the CRX120. Make sure the red wire matches RED and the b
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Connecting the Charger to Your Scanner You can charge both batteries at the same time. To fully charge both batteries, you should leave the AC Adapter/Charger connected for 14 – 16 hours. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under Charging the Spare Battery on page 12, then connect the charging lead on the CRX120 to the charging jack on your scanner. 2. When charging is complete, disconnect the CRX120 from your scanner, then unplug the AC Adapter/Charger from the CRX120. Adapter Safety Feature The AC Adapter
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Flexible Antenna Attach the flexible antenna to the BNC connector. Belt Clip Do not tighten the screws too tight. You can damage the case or clip. 14
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Basic Operation Note: You can fold out the Front Cover to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide. 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 until you do M not hear a signal. 2. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 3. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. Turn SQUELCH fully counter-clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals can get th
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4. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through—noise, weak signals, and strong signals. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 5. Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only clearer signals through. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE Keylock Key Lock prevents accidental key entries during conventional scanning or while in trunk tracking mode. 1. To
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Programming Before the BC 235XLT can begin conventional scanning, you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program. 1. Select frequencies from your starter guide. 2. Press . M 3. Select a channel. a. Enter the channel number. b a b. Then press . M 12345678 9 10 17
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4. Enter the frequency. a. Enter the frequency number. a b. Then press . E b 12345678 9 10 Note: To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press twice, and start over. . If you enter a 12345678 9 10 frequency which is outside the scanner’s frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds. Press and go . back to Step 4. (See the Table on page 3 or the Band List on the back of the scanner). 18
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Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a 12345678 9 10 frequency which is stored in another channel, you hear a beep and the other channel displays. Press to start . again —OR— Press again to E 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 to select the weather information band. C Group similar frequencies into adjacent channels. For example, program police frequencies in chann
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Deleting a Stored Frequency To delete a stored 12345678 9 10 frequency: a. Press . 0 b. Then press . E Channels with no frequencies are automatically locked out. 20
