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CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to the world of computerized radio scanning. The Uniden@ Bearcat'" 50XL is the result of years of research and development, and incorporates many unique. state-of-the-art design concepts. Microelectronics allows so many sophisticated features to be included in such a small, styish unit. The Uniden@ Bearcat'" 50XLuses the most recent technological advances to satisfy the highest performance standards that can be achieved in a hand held unit.
' TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Size: Weight: Cabinet: Power: Antenna: RF Sensitivity: 2-5/8"W x 1-3/8"D x rH 10.5 oz. High impact ABS 7.5 VDC provided by 5 AA size standard batteries (not included), optional NiCad rechargeable battery pack or AC Adaptor AD 100U. Custom designed BNC connector. flexible antenna Low band 0.4 uv for 12 dB SINAD High band 0.5 uv for 12 dB SINAD UHF band 0.7 uv for 12 dB SINAD (typical midband, from 50 ohm source, E.
----- ". -~---<---- UNPACKING YOUR UNIT Carefully remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the contents against the following list: . Uniden' Bearcat' 50XL . BeltClip . Flexible Antenna . Battery Holder (for non rechargeable battery) Operating Guide (read it and save) . If any of these items are missing or if there are signs of physical damage, DO NOT attempt to operate the unit Notify your dealer or shipping earner immediately.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES! Before attempting to recharge batteries, open battery compartment and check the type of batteries installed. Recharge only the Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery pack designed for this unit. Any other rechargeable battery will not work properly Externalpower jack: Use only AO-100U AC adaptor, 12 Volt, polarity or PS-OO1 external power plug.
~-~-------_. FRONT PANEL FEATURES (Figure 2) 1. Liquid Crystal Display: The LCD shows channel number, frequency (by displayj,~geach digit consecutively), and indicates the "LOCKOUT" function. 2. Keypad Lock: Locks the keypad to avoid accidental entry or misprograming. SCAN I MANUAL I I Press to start scanning all active channels. Stops theand scan function, scanner through channels in sequence, allows directsteps channel access. ILOCKOUTI scanning Locksout only.
~\ 'r CAUTION: Because of inherentlimitations,liquidcrystaldisplaysshouldnot be subject to extremes of temperature or humidity. If the unit is exposed to temperaturesbelow - 20°C (- 5°F) or above + 60°C(+ 140°F),thedisplay may temporarily cease to function properly, and in some cases permanent damage may result. It is, therefore, recommended that the radio not be subjected to extreme conditions, such as a closed automobile in direct sunlight or continuous sub-zero temperatures.
- - The display wiHshow the frequency one digit at a time and then show channel 1. .,, -0,- -C'--- ~- ~- L J--I CHANNEL 2. To program 471.2375 into channel 5: ~ I MANUAL I 0 00QJO0000 (Rounded off to 3 places) I REVIEW I , The display will show: - -,-'"-,- 7-l---c-~- .--=, CHANNEL If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the range of the Uniden@BearcafC" 50XL. the display will show an ..E ". If this ever happens, simply enter the correct number.
----.- -,------------- -~\ LOCKOUT There may be times when you wish to skip over a channel that you have programed into your Uniden@ Bearcat@50XL. Any number of channels can be "Locked Out" so that the scanner skips over them. To Lock Out a channel, select the channel number you wish to skip over. Press the I LOCKOUT I key. The word "LOCK OUT" will appear in the display whenever that channel number appears.
~ WARNING.. When you first hear the beep toae, you should turn the unit off and immediately replace your batteries (or recharge if NiCad batteries are used) to avoid losing memory. When you replace weak batteries, you must install the new ones immediately to keep the scanner memory. Be sure to read the "Installing Batteries" section of this guide before attempting to replace your batteries. HELPFUL HINTS The following hints are provided to help you get the most out of your new scanner.
= - --- -.., TROUBLE-SHOOTING If your Uniden@ Bearcat'" 50XL is not performing up to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you still cannot get satisfactory results after reading this guide thoroughly and following the trouble-shooting steps, you may need to send your unit in for service. TROUBLE CHECK Unit will not turn on/no power. 1. Batteries are not correctly installedcheck and make sure the + and terminals are properly aligned. 2. Batteries are dead-replace ones. 3.
:--- ....' ""'.- OPTIONAL r .. ACCESSORIES Thefollowingaccessoriesareavailablefor usewithyourBC50XL.Checkwith your local dealeror the UnidenCustomerServiceCenter. ModelBP50Crechargeable batterypackandbatterycharger.A custommade NiCadbatterypackwilleliminatetheneedforadditionalbatteries.Simplyplug in the chargerovernightfor full powerthe nextday. ModelBP50 rechargeablebatterypackreplacement.Chargernotincluded. ModelBP55 rechargeablebatterypackreplacement.Chargernot included.
-----. ...=:::::: ....----.. FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS Because of the short-range nature of VHF and UHF FM communications, frequencies allocated to services in one geographical location will not be heard more than 25-50 miles distance (an exception is "skip", when signals bounce back to earth from the ionosphere). For this reason, a separate frequency directory must be compiled for each monitoring area. Most standard frequency separations and classifications are regulated in the United States by the FCC.
_. -- --. 1-- Frequency Allocations (Cont.) 163.275' 163.388 163.825 164.025 164.175 - U.SW.B MIL Govt U.S.C.G.S. Fur Reel., Nat. Pk" Govt., Agr & For . F.AA Nat. Pk., Ind" Data 169.725 FD, BC. R U.S.C.G.S 170.220 Ind" Land Tr 170325 Fors. Cons 170.575 171.250 Govt" Sp. Ind & Land Tr 172 725 Bur Recl" Fors. Cons, Ind , Dept. Ag. & For" Govt. Nat. Pk U.SWB U.S.C.G.S 173.375 Press Relay, Mot. p" Pet.
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