UBC3000XL ..... T 400 Channel, 20-Bank Scanning Radio with 25MHz to 1.3GHz Scanning Range OPERATING GUIDE , , j -......
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following: This may be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. Earphone Warning! 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. Be sure to use only the recommended optional monaural earphone (EPOO9). You may also use a 320 stereo headset.
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'":":--- Controls ~ 1 2 3 and Indicators 4 1 2 14 13 12 r~~~~: = :~:: !8881! "-'--" " 00_00_" HOLD LIO 3 4 ' ~1'~:t::t:lt~ ti £~1i'~~ ~,~,~, ~v~ j~ ~ -'-- 8FT 5 8 8 8 .8 8 8 Si--M-ii-z] n n n_-.J n..n n_n_nhn [i::2~§ij: ~KB ii AM_: :N:f=.:M~W :f=.:MJ 00 0000_0000_' 6 5 11 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. i] : External Speaker Jack Earphone Jack Antenna Connector Squelch Control On/OffVolumeControl 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
~ Contents Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TransferringA Channel Frequency. . 17 LockingOuta Frequency. . . . . . 30 Included withyourScanner.. . . . . . 4 DeletingA Stored Channel Frequency 18 Unlockinga Frequency. . . . . . . 31 GettingStarted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TheScanMode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The ManualMode. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Power Installing/Removingthe Battery. . . Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . Attachingthe Antenna. . . . . . . . . Installingthe Belt Clip. .
-:-- Introduction Your UBC3000XLT Scanner is a sophisticated information radio that allows you to monitor 16 different frequency bands. These bands include radio information sources such as . . . Police and Fire Departments Aircraft Business and Industrial . Utility . . . Trucks, Buses, Taxis, and Trains You can program the UBC3000XL T with up to 400 channels that are divided into 20 banks.
~. 1'- 1-- Auto-Store-Lets you automatically store active frequencies in empty channels. See "Auto-Store Programming" on Page 15. Auto-Sort-In the Scan Mode, sorts the channels in each bank by frequency to increase scanner efficiency. Priority Channels-Designates one channel in each of the first 10 banks for special scanning access. See "Using Priority Scan" on Page 24.
r Included It with your Scanner Your UBC3000XL T Scanner comes with the following standard equipment. (See "Optional Accessories & Replacement Operating Guide (OMUBC3000XL T) t£:I """ """" ; ... UBC8C>-.T' (I UBC3000XL 11 D (0"") 0' (f/ @" (o...,,~@' @"@/ 880' @J°@" El8 cr@/ @ El8"EI~ t> t> t> t> I ' t>t>t>t>t>t>t> t> t> t> t> t> t> t>t>t>t>t>t>t> I8'MI!n 4 Leather Case Australian Warranty Prog ram . Read this Operating Guide thoroughly before you use the scanner. .
1r Getting Power Your scanner's nickel-cadmium battery can power the scanner for up to 5 hours on a full charge. Installing/Removing the Battery 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. Slidethe batteryon. Started To remove the..battery, press the release button and slide the battery off. I Before you use the scanner the first time, and whenever the [BA TT] indicator appears, you should fully charge the battery. Notes: ~ ~ . Install the battery before you charge it. .
~ Notes: Charging the Battery Use the AC Adaptor/Charger to power the UBC3000XLT from an AC outlet. . AC 240V Outlet 8 t:J CJ AAD-2500U AC Adaptor the Antenna You can operate the scanner while the battery charges. . Disconnect the adaptor/charger during a power failure. m~1U8) See also, "Battery Maintenance" on Page 40. 8 Warning! Use only the supplied AC adaptor/charger. Other external power sources could cause overheating or damage the scanner circuits. 6 Attaching .
'":":--. Scanner Basics To use your scanner with confidence, it's extremely helpful to understand the following scanner basics. Banks and Channels Banks and channels are the way stored frequencies are organized in your scanner. . . A channel is a memory location where you store a frequency. The channels in the UBC3000XL T are numbered 1 - 400. A bank is a group of channels. The UBC3000XL T has 20 banks with 20 channels in each.
r How Squelch Works The squelch circuit in your scanner is like a gate. If it is too Iow, everything gets through ... noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Strong Signals . MediumSignals : Weak Signais::::::::: ........................................................................ u u ......--........-....--..--.. Noise-...........-..---..--.. -......-..-..............--.. ...... If the gate is set too high, nothing gets through ... not even the strong signals.
r Turn until hiss heard. Keypad Lockout To unlock the keypad. Keypad lockout lets you disable all keypad ) to prevent accidental keys (except pressing of a key. 880@@ To lock the keypad: 880@@ B This lowers the squelch gate so that everything gets through. Turn just until hiss stops. Press and hold until w-C appears. 8FT Pressand hold until w-C disappears. 88 B8 20 B 8] " 81~ AM ---a 01 (3 NFM WFM [8 18 ANK 1I14;~'f SCAN 888 E SCR n I .
'""::--. '!I Programming Before more you can scan, frequencies you must store two into the scanner's or 2. Enter the Manual 4. Mode. Enter the frequency. channel r memories. new There are three ways frequencies Programming, Programming, Auto-Store Programming. Manual Programming 1. Select to program and Press H .:: SFT 20 MOBILE : . 155.490 POCATELLO 154.725 ~18~19 B[30@@ ---- PINEHURST @~~ Q 5 ~7 OJ~0~~ BASE -------- ~'2 ~13 .
--:--.. 5. Further press @ to store the frequency in the selected channel, or press
-:-- 2. Programming This procedure lets you search for active frequencies in a selected range and store any or all of those frequencies into channels. For more information about searching, see "The Search Mode," page 27. Enter the Manual Mode. 11 12 14 Press OMANUA BSAVE 13 [3 15 18 @) @ @ (eJ @18@19 8FT 20 r380@@ -------- PINEHURST POCATELLO 155.490 ***.*** 154.725 ***.*** """"~~lm,iiii\.
-:--. 5. Enter the upper limit of the range. - - 1'- - - 12-- - ;31 r ~:0 : (OIlANUA~ The scanner stops on the first active frequency it finds. 14 ~ 15 @): 16; : @J@ @: BSAVE 1 17 18 E3r3:€))@@: 19' : SFT 20,----B 8J,-------0 @: @ BB ~[3 ~ I BANK DLY ~rn . Then, press . 88888 NFM If you do not want to store the frequency, 12 BSAVE 17 88€)@@ 9FT B80@@ Press 18 E]8"8~ AM NFM WFM 8 B 8J 8 le-,- - ~, 13 20 880@@ (0 SCAN) - 11- - - 12- - - ;3' ~ ' Presstwice.
-' _J- Note: For channels 1 9, you can enter just a single digit. 2. Press ~ . The display alternates between the search frequency and the new channel/frequency. wo 3. 88€)@@ 8E30@@ MHz AM DLY 120.500 MHz 3. Enter the new frequency. 14 E3 130/ 1S 2. 16 DLY @16 @19 .. 20 Press 9 DLY P 151 120.500 12.
---- Auto-Store Programming This procedure searches a frequency range and automatically stores active frequencies into empty channels of the selected bank(s). Note: Be sure to set SQUELCH before you begin a search. See "Setting the Squelch" " ~---"-'- 2. 4. Enter the upper limit of the range. Enter the Manual Mode. 11 0 (OSCAN) 12 r--"---'2 13 15 (OSCAN):{D : 14 16 @ @ @ (OIlAN BSAVE 17 18 IlSAVE1 8FT (380@)@ B8 LOCATION BASE 3. Enter the lower limit of the range.
- 6. Select the bank(s). r - - 11-- -12- - -'31 (OSCAN):@ 1 1 (OIlAN~ ~~I E3 (3 DC 7. Begin searching. @ @ ' 14 15 ~ 181 : @ @ @: 7 S 9 @ @ €) 1 17 18 1 1 I Press Bank number 1 1111 1 1 - - - -"., ,-- -[3 (3 d,@)20:@ ,-- __I 8FT AM 88888 BANK H€2ifii'iii'iiiiim'I"'iii"I'r'iiiiIE BANK ~s Di.K ," """""I.~'~"""'ii..""""'" DIr?JI( ~'~ P 21 120.500 f3130@@ (3(30@@ B8~~ 11Hz 12.5 KHz All If "FULL" appears, all 20 channels of the bank are full. Select another bank.
\ I = 2. Transferring Frequency A Channel (OSCAN): 0 I (OSCAN) ':OIlAN~ ~ 5 o~0~~ 0 IlANUA 12 13 15 @ @ @: 17 59 11Hz 452.115 12.5 KHz 3. 12.& KHz 4. r - -,,- - -12- - Then, (OIlANUA~ SFT AM 81388 15 ~' NFM 1 181 :@,7 @'8 @: ' 138 0 @ @ Press Bank number '91 I I ,---- Ft 813 d:@f:@ - - __I IIAIIK I (3(3€)@@ B80@@ B8"[3~ 14 11&:17891 1 Press [SND] key. "BANK" icon starts blinking. NFII -131 @ @ I:0 (OSCAN) I 11Hz 11Hz NFM Select the desired bank.
\ I I I Deleting A Stored Channel Frequency Use this procedure when you want to delete a frequency from a channel withoutstoring a new frequency in its place. 1. Find the frequency you want to delete. 5. Transfer the frequency. (:OSCAN) 0' @'2@'3 (:0 IIIANUA @f @'5@'6 BSAVE 7 @'6@'9 8 @J 8)(3 07 88 BANK " I Press i/15 BSAVE 17 Channel & Frequency blinks twice followed by a beep, indicating frequency has transferred to the selected channel. 13 19 i!i! '-108.33 12.5KHz 2.
I \ I I 3. Press [ E) key. 11 12 13 (OSCAN) 6) @ @ (OIlAN~ @j @ @ 14 E3 8 07 15 18 @18 @19 8FT 20 Press BI30@@ BANK 2 22 000.000 11Hz UO For more information, see - "The Scan Mode"on Page 20 "The Manual Mode"on Page 32 Note: Ifyou use the Scan Mode to display the channel, press ~ to enter the Manual Mode before proceeding to Step 2.
-::-.. The Scan Mode Begin Scanning There are two ways to begin scanning. . Turn on the scanner. Scanning begins each time you turn the UBC3000XL Ton. While in the Manual Mode: . 11 Press 4(OSCAN) 14 (01lAN~ 12 13 6) @ @ 15 16 @ @ @ BSAVE 17 18 8FT 20 E380@@ B80@@ 19 In the Scan Mode, the UBC3000XL T cycles through all the channels you have programmed in the banks that are currently active.
- 2. Select the bank you want to turn on or off. Example - 1,2 and 3. r - - 1'- - - 1£ - - 13' ~ :0 @ @ ~ : @j @ @: ' '7 '8 S ~ l3 (3 07 @ @ (OSCAN) I I 14 1 181 15 ~~I '91 1)1,; ' number . I1 F'{ Press Bank ,---- Locking 45 I SCAN DIo'M 5[ RN . Use the zero key to select bank 10. To select banks 11 - 20, If you try press 0 followed by the appropriate number key. (Example: 0 G) The numbers 11 - remains programmed so that you can easily unlock it for scanning later.
~ 2. Select the channel. j" - -'1- - - 12- - - 131 (0 SCAN) :1 6) I OMANUA 1 @ @.: Enter the channel 1 14 15 16, @ @ @: BSAVE 1 17 E3 (3: 0 18 Locking a Channel While Scanning number. 19 I @ @: If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too-frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from scanning. Then, n r @)2O:@ 1-__I press (3 (3 d: BANK 12.5 KHz BANK SCAN NFM Unlocking a Channel Note: Empty channels are automatically locked.
~ 2. Select the locked-out channel. 80 '-15'-1.725 j' - -'1- - - 12- - - -131 (0 SCAN) OIotANUA :0 @ 1 1 1 14 @,;r- Enterthe channel 1 161 15 @ @ @: agAVE I 17 18 19 I B E] d: 1--@20:@ __I BANK 80 '-15'-1.725 12.5 KHz 3. Unlock the channel. (OSCANJ 13 0 @ @ 14 15 16 17 18 19 8FT 20 813€)@@ Press ~ :0 @ @ ~@))@@ BSAVE 14 Press - - 12- - - -'31' .- ~,,- (0 sCAN)1 12 €J80@@ 11 I 14 ~:@ 15 I 161 @ @: BSAVE1 17 16 88:€)@@: ---sF, BANK SCAN 1 21 .
-- -- -.... Using Priority Scan You can program one Priority Channel in each of the first 10 banks. During Priority Scanning, your scanner checks these special channels every two seconds, whether or not the scanner has located an active channel. 11 4(OSCAN) 12 (OIlAN~ ~ ~~ 15 18 ~7 ~ ~ ~ 11 20 12 13 6) @ @ 14 Press SCAN li~l. 51 PRI ~ ~ 120.500 12.
'"':":--- I Select the new channel. 3. Change the new channel to Priority. .- - 1'- - -'2- - - -'31 (OSCAN) OMANUA - : 6) @ @r-Enter the channel @ @ @: number. I I 14 15 I BSAVE: 17 E38:0@@: ---sf"r '8 19' 20;---- Then, press B E)) 0: 1-@__I'@ lANK BANK ( 0 IIAN~ BSAVE @4 @'5 @i' "The Manual Mode" on Page 32 "The Scan Mode" on Page 20 Note: If you use the Scan Mode to select the channel, press (.~ to enter the Manual Mode before proceeding to Step 2.
-:-:-- . To add Scan Delay to an existing 3. Turn Scan Delay ON. programmed channel: 1. Enter the Manual Mode. 11 11 (OSCAN) 12 1~ Press 4(0 IlANUA~ 15 18 E3E 07 Press @ @ @ 17 BSAVE 18 19 880@@ 20 @18 @'9 SFT 20 880@@ 8r3€))@@ SFT 13 (OIlAN 13 0 @ @ 12 0 @ @ 1 15 16 @ @ @ (OSCAN) BANK 5 DLY 91 '-15 1.'-100 12.5 KHz 2. Select the channel.
~. The Search In the Search Mode, the scanner looks for any active frequencies within a range of frequencies you select. You can search the entire range of the scanner, but it is best to select a narrower range, so that you have a better chance of finding all the active channels. 2. Enter the Manual Mode. (OMAN~ @ @ @ ~: ~7 138:€> @ @: 1 8FT 200---- ~ ~ ~18~19 ~ ~ ~ 8FT (OIlCAN): 1. Select a frequency range. ~ :@ @) @: MOBILE :::i:r:::'::.:::.:i::I~; ::':T::: ': ~: PINEHURST 155.490 ***.
-- Notes Scrolling Frequencies . Ifyou want toprogram any ofthe frequencies you see "Search You can find during Scrolling a search, Programming" on Page and 12. temporarily allows down you through 2. suspends to manually the a search move up or frequencies. Move up or down 880@@ (3(30@@ SFT . change the direction of the 1. To begin scrolling: search. t':":'t ~ f::i) ~ 65FT . ~2O @ ~ ~ B 8] ~ 8 AM NFM ~ Press [.
-:--. 3. To continue the search: Using 880@@ 8FT 20 (3(30@)@ 88" AM (38888 BANK ~ NFM Press "wi=M Turbo For more information, see Search If you are searching a frequency band that has a 5 kHz step, or if you override the default frequency step and set it to 5 kHz, you can select Turbo Search. This increases the search rate from 100 frequencies-per-second to 300 f req u en cies- pe r-seco - "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 42. "Changing the Frequency Step" on Page 35. nd.
7r Jsing Search Delay )n some two-way channels there might be ;hort lapses in the signal before a reply. The Search Delayfeature causes the scanner to Nait two seconds after the end of a transmission before resuming searching, in :ase there is a reply. Unlike Scan Delay, you don't have to turn on Search Delay for each frequency in the search range. Search Delay works for the entire frequency range you chose.
'"':':--- 3. Unlock the frequency. Unlocking a Frequency 1. Stop the search. 1. Stop the search. 11 14 E3[3€)@@ SFT B80@@ 88 ~ [3~ AM NFM BSAVE 88888 lANK 88J)@@ SFT 8(30@@ El 8 AM 20 Press WFM 8 [3 (3 e3 8 lANK 2 DM'K ' HOLDUO HOLD Unlocking NFM DLY or up B80@@ 18 19 B8"8 SFT 20 AM DLY 5 KHI 20 NFM Press ~ WFM 88888 2. Unlock all frequencies.
The Manual Mode - Scrolling Channels When you scroll through the channels in the manual mode, you see every channel, even ones that are empty or locked out. There are two ways to scroll through all the scanner channels. . To step through all channels one at a time in ascending order: 11 12 0 @ @ .OIlAN @ @ @ 15 11 13 0 @ @ .OIlAN~ @ @ @ 14 Press 12 (OSCAN) 16 BSAVE 8 up or down through all channels: 13 (OSCAN) 14 Press .
-------Selecting A Specific --- - -- -- -- ,. Example: Channel 75 Using this procedure, you can select any one of the scanner's 400 channels. It does not matter if the channel is locked out or empty. 1. Enter the Manual Mode. 11 (OSCAN) 6) 12 Press .OIlAN~ ~ . 16 @ @ @ BSAVE 17 18 SFT 20 88J0@@ :6) @ @erI I I 14 15 ~@ @ @: DL: I 7 8 9 l3 0 @ @ BSAVE I I . . 17 Enter the channel .
- \~ Additional rl Using Data Skip 1. BANK1IS':51" SCANDAft{ ," I Some frequencies carry un-modulated signals or data signals (such as pager preamble signals). If your scanner detects such a signal during scanning or searching, it remains on the channel or frequency and, after three seconds, resume SCAN or SEARCH. 11 Press {OSCAN) (OIlAN 8 13 888 @ @ @ 15 @j @ @ E 07 SCAN 16 The scanner defaults to Data Skip in the Search Mode. @16@19 BANK Z DAft SFT 20 8(30@)@ SRCH. ~~~~888.
Changing I- The Frequency Step To override the default frequency step: The frequency step is the minimum space between frequencies in the Manual or Search Mode. 880@@ (380@@ B8"E]~ 8FT Your scanner is pre-programmed with a default frequency step for each of its 16 bands. See "Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 42. You can override the default frequency step to search in larger or smaller increments.
I '"':':-- Setting The Signal Mode 2. Select a different signal mode. Your scanner is capable of receiving three signal modes: . AM. . . . . . . . . . .. . NFM. . .. . WFM . . . .. Amplitude Modulation Narrow Frequency Modulation Wide Frequency Modulation Each of the scanner's 16 frequency bands is pre-programmed with a default signal mode. 13 OIlAN @ @ @ &SAVE t3BODe 8J 8FT 8 (3 ~S--8-- ~ 18 20 8[3 ~@ 88"8J~ Press Then, press mode. r AM. - - IIIFM- - 1IIEM.. @ r AM.
'"::--- Using Signal Attenuation SRCHAATT When the ATT indicator is on, the incoming signal strength is attenuated (reduced) by about 14 dB. This prevents unusually strong signals from over-loading the scanner. In the Scan Mode, you must individually program each channel you want to use the Signal Attenuation feature. In the Search Mode 1. Set the search limits In the Manual Mode: BANK You can use the Signal Attenuation feature in the manual, search, or Scan Mode. and press 138 12.
"':':--- Display Light The display light lets you view the display in dark or Iow-light conditions. To turn on the light: 11 8!30@)@ SFT 20 (380@@ Press 88"r3~ 8"a888 The light stays on for about 15 seconds. again as necessary. Holding Press does not extend the lighted time. 8 8 38 -- - .--------------....
'":':-- \~ Qptional Accessories I & Replacement Parts The following optional accessories and replacement parts are available for your UBC3000XL T scanner. Operating Guide (OMUBC3000XLT) Rubber Antenna (AT218) MonauralEarphone 64Q (EPOO9) Belt Clip (BCK300) Leather Case ""'-_..---"""""" UBC3000XLT """'~U"" --.,.- AC Adaptor (AAD-2500U) Spare Battery BP2500(AUS) Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (UA502) Coiled Cigarette Lighter Power Cord (UA502A) 39 --- ------------------.- -~II ~.
r Care & Maintenance Battery Maintenance Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries typically suffer from a memory effect that gradually reduces their capacity over time. I After two or three months of use, if you notice that the battery provides power for a slightly shorter time on each charge, do the following. 1. Leave the scanner on until the Iow battery warning sounds and the [Iow batt] indicator appears. 2. Recharge the battery for 14-16 hours to ensure a full charge. General .
r Troubleshooting If your scanner is not working properly, try the solutions listed below. Problem Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solutions Scanner doesn't work at all . Be sure the battery is installed and properly charged. Search won't start . Adjust the SQUELCHcontrol. . Check the AC adaptor/charger Keypad won't work . Check the Keypad Lock feature . Be sure the scanner is turned on. Poor reception Scan won't stop Scan won't start . . . . . . . connections.
-Technical Information Frequency Bands And Steps The followingtable shows the 16 bands you can monitorwithyour scanner. The signal modes and the steps are default settings that you can override. See "Settingthe Signal Mode"on Page 36, and "Changingthe Frequency Step" on Page 35. Frequency Signal Mode Coverage (MHz) 25.0000 to 28.9950 AM 29.0000 to 55.9950 NFM 56.0000 to 69.9500 WFM 70.0000 to 87.9950 NFM 88.0000 to 107.9500 WFM AM 108.0000 to 136.9875 137.0000 to 173.9950 NFM 174.0000 to 221.9500 WFM 222.
'":":--- UBC3000XLT Birdies Birdies are internally generated frequencies that cause the scanner to stop during search or scan. If you have problems with these frequencies, use the lockout features to keep the scanner from stopping. Frequency (MHz) 28.6350 35.7950 Frequency (MHz) 159.2900 159.2950 37.0950 161.0800 37.1000 161.0850 42.4000 169.3750 74.2000 230.4750 110.9625 288.1000 115.2375 312.4625 132.2750 312.4750 132.4500 134.2375 350.8000 368.7000 136.0250 137.6400 377.6500 403.
'"'::-- ~ SE!ecifications Channels: Banks: Bands: Frequency 400 20 with 20 channels per bank 16 Range: 25.0000 to 28.9950 MHz (AM) 29.0000 to 55.9950 MHz (NFM) 56.0000 to 69.9500 MHz (WFM) 70.0000 to 87.9950 MHz (NFM) 88.0000 to 107.9500 MHz (WFM) 108.0000 to 136.9875 MHi: (AM) 137.0000 to 173.9950 MHz (NFM) 174.0000 to 221.9500 MHz (WFM) 222.0000 to 399.9875 MHz (AM) 400.0000 to 519.9875 MHz (NFM) 520.0000 to 549.9500 MHz (WFM) 760.0000 to 823.9875 MHz (NFM) 824.0100 to 848.9700 MHz (NFM) 849.
""::--- One Year Limited Warrant~ UNIDEN UBC 3000XLT 1 YEAR WARRANTY Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty. Limited ACN 001 865498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UBC 3000XL T Scanner (hereinafter ' referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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