Uniden Bearcat BC 210XLT Operating Instructions
Welcome to the world of computerized radio scanning. The Uniden Bearcat 210XLT is the result of years of research and development, and incorporates many unique, state of the art design concepts. The BC 210XLT uses the most recent technological advances to satisfy the highest performance standards. The custom integrated circuits, microprocessor, and other components have been designed to give the 210XLT professional quality performance.
Uniden, one of the world leaders in radio scanners, has designed and manufactured this unit to give you years of trouble free use. We are confident you will be proud to own the BC 210XLT and to insure that you get the most out of all the features, please read this operating guide completely before using your scanner.
Your BC 210XLT has been certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 as of the date of manufacturing.
Installation
Insert the connector end of the antenna provided into the receptacle on the back of the unit.
An external antenna may be helpful in fringe areas. Always use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. For lengths in excess of 50 feet, RGBAU low-loss foam dielectric coax is recommended. Your scanner is equipped with a standard automotive type connector. You may need an adaptor (optional) or other type of mating plug for proper connection.
WARNING: Uniden Corporation does NOT represent this unit to be WEATHERPROOFED. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire hazard, or damage to the unit, do not expose to rain or moisture.
Unpacking Your Unit
Carefully remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the contents against the following list:
- Uniden Bearcat 210XLT
- Power Cord
- Antenna
- Antenna Holder
- Operating Guide (read it and save)
- Product Registration Card (fill in and mail)
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 carrier immediately.
NOTE: Keep the shipping carton and packing materials, as well as all the printed material. This carton serves as an excellent method to transport your new scanner for service or any other reason.
Controls and Functions
Front Panel Controls:
- On/Off Volume Control: Turns the receiver power on or off, and also varies the audio output level.
- Squelch: Rotary control used to silence background noise. The radio should be squelched (silent) when no signal is present. Turn the control clockwise to receive more distant (weaker) signals. Turn the squelch control to "Auto" for a preset level that allows all clear signals to be received.
- Vacuum Fluorescent Display: The 8-digit display shows channel number, frequency, and indicates the operational mode of the unit.
- Scan Key: Press to scan all channels programmed into memory.
- Manual Key: Stops the scan function, steps scanner through channels in sequence, and allows direct channel access.
- Lockout Key: Locks out the reception of signals on any selected channels during scan mode. Press to activate, press again to deactivate.
- Delay Key: Press to add a 2-second pause at the end of a transmission before scanning begins. Press again to deactivate.
- Priority Key: Press to activate the priority feature on channel 1. The scanner will check channel 1 for activity every 2 seconds no matter what mode it is in. If a transmission is present, the scanner will stay on channel 1 until the transmission is over. Press again to deactivate.
- Hold Key: Press to stop the Search function. The Hold key will also step up through the Search frequencies. Press the Search key to restart.
- WX Key: Searches all seven NOAA weather frequencies until locking on the one actively broadcasting in your area.
- 20 Key: Activates or deactivates the frequencies stored in the first 20 locations in memory. This is the first "Bank" of memory.
- 40 Key: Activates or deactivates the second Bank of memory, which includes locations 21-40.
- Limit Key: Use the Limit key to enter the upper and lower limits of the search. The Limit key will also step down through the Search frequencies.
- Search Key: Press to activate the Search mode.
- Numeric keys "0-9" and decimal point ".": Used to program frequencies or Search limits. "E" enters frequencies into any of the forty channels.
Rear Panel Controls:
- Antenna Connector: Insert the Antenna into the opening, and adjust to the desired angle.
- AC Power Connector: Connect the power cord by inserting the plug fully into the opening.
- DC Power Connector: For use when mobile installation is desired.
- External Speaker Jack: For use when an external speaker is desired.
Operation
Now that you are familiar with the controls and their functions, you are ready to use your scanner. The following instructions illustrate the operation of your BC 210XLT. Please read each section thoroughly before attempting to program your scanner. Each section explains a function and then shows the key strokes involved in that function.
NOTE: If you know the exact frequencies you wish to scan, proceed with the "PROGRAMMING" section. If you do not know the frequencies (i.e., police, fire, weather, etc.) you wish to scan, check with your dealer. Uniden produces the Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory - the most complete up-to-date reference of frequencies ever. The book is available in an Eastern and Western edition. Uniden also makes available Local Frequency Lists for your area. See the "ACCESSORIES" section of the guide for more information.
Programming Your Scanner
Turn the unit on and press the "1" key followed by the "MANUAL" key. This will bring the scanner to channel 1 in the manual mode. Press the number keys for the desired frequency. Remember to press the "." key whenever there is a decimal point in the frequency. As each key is pressed, the display will show that digit. After the digits of the frequency are reviewed, press the "E" key to enter that number into channel 1. Press the "MANUAL" key to advance to channel 2. Continue this procedure until all channels are programmed.
Example 1: To program 162.550 into channel 1:
Press: 1 - MANUAL, 1 6 2 . 5 5 E
The display will show: 1 162.550
Example 2: To program 471.2375 into channel 5:
Press: 5 - MANUAL, 4 7 1 . 2 3 7 5 E
The display will show: 5 471.237
If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the range of the BC 210XLT, the display will show an "Error". If this ever happens, simply enter the correct number. You may omit the decimal point when entering frequencies in the VHF high band (136-174 MHz) and UHF (406-420 and 450-512 MHz). The BC 210XLT has been designed to automatically enter trailing zeros on these bands. ON LOW BAND (29-54 MHz), YOU MUST PRESS THE DECIMAL POINT or an "Error" will appear.
Squelch
The squelch function controls the sensitivity of the receiver. It adjusts the level at which the scan mode will stop to receive a transmission on any frequency. Rotate the "SQUELCH" control clockwise until you hear background noise and then turn it back counter-clockwise until the noise is silenced. This will set the scanner to receive any transmission above the level of background noise. You can adjust the squelch level to pick up more distant signals by turning it clockwise, or less distant signals by turning it back.
Manual Channel Selection
If you wish to select a channel manually, press and release the "MANUAL" key until that channel number appears in the display. You can also press the channel number and then the "MANUAL" key to directly access that channel.
Lockout
There may be times when you wish to skip over a channel that you have programmed into your BC 210XLT. 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 "L/O" key. The indication "L/ O" will appear in the display whenever that channel number appears. To cancel the lockout mode, simply press the "L/O" key when that channel number appears.
"Bank" Keys [20, 40]
The memory capabilities of the BC 210XLT are divided into two Banks - Channels 1-20, and 21-40. You can scan either or both banks by using the 20 or 40 key.
Scan
To scan the channels programmed in memory, press the "SCAN" key. The channels will automatically scan at the rate of approximately 15 channels per second. As the unit scans, the channel digits in the display will advance rapidly, indicating the scanning mode. In order to stop the scan mode, a transmission must be present on one of the programmed frequencies. The squelch control must also be set so that the transmission will "break squelch" and stop the scan. You can also stop scanning by pressing the "MANUAL" key.
Delay
The BC 210XLT can be programmed to pause for about 2 seconds after a transmission ends on any channel. This is useful in preventing the continuation of scanning when there is a slight pause in a transmission. It is also useful when both sides of a conversation are occurring on the same channel. Press the "DLY" key when the desired channel(s) appear. Press again to deactivate.
Search
The BC 210XLT will search for unknown signals between two frequency limits within the same band. The Frequency Allocation listing in the back of this guide will give you an indication of what to expect in each band. To Search for these unknown signals, select the low frequency limit and press the "LIMIT" key. Select the high frequency and press the "LIMIT" key again. Press the "SEARCH" key to start searching.
Select the low limit: 170.50
Select the high limit: 170.50
The display will selectively show the ascending frequencies as they are tested for activity. If a signal is found, the search will stop until the transmission ends. Write down the active frequencies you may want to program into the Scan memory. You may also program a Search frequency directly into the channel the unit is on. When a Search frequency is found, press the "HOLD" key to stop the Search and press the "ENTER" key. That frequency will be programmed into the current channel. Press the "SEARCH" key to continue.
The Hold key allows you to stay on a frequency after it has gone off the air. It also steps up to the next frequency for a manual Search. Press the "LIMIT" key to manually Search down to the last frequency. Press the "SEARCH" key to resume searching or press the "MANUAL" key to exit the Search mode.
Priority
The Priority feature allows you to keep track of an important frequency on channel 1 while performing other functions on the scanner. Program the important frequency in channel 1 and press the "PRIORITY" key. Every 2 seconds, the scanner will check that channel for activity. If it is inactive, the scanner will return to its present function. If it is active, the scanner will stay on channel one to allow monitoring of the transmission. When the signal goes off air, the scanner will return to its present function. Press the "PRIORITY" again to deactivate it.
Communications between aircraft and airport control towers can be found between 118-136 MHz.
Helpful Hints
- Always remember to press the enter key when programming a frequency. If the enter key is not pressed, the frequency will not be programmed into that channel. It is a good idea to review the frequency in the display before pressing the Enter key.
- If you ever need to ship the unit, be sure to remove the antenna and place it and the unit in the original styrofoam inner packing and box. One of the most common causes of damage to electronic products is improper packing when shipping.
- The BC 210XLT never sleeps - its memory is always active even though the power is turned off. The BC 210XLT also has a built-in capacitor which will protect frequency storage for at least seven days.
- Receiver sensitivity is affected by the location of the antenna and the environment that the unit is used in. Best reception will occur when the unit is placed on a level metal surface with the antenna pointing up. Placing the unit close to a window will also provide better reception.
- Receivers, such as the BC 210XLT, which have broad tuning ranges are subject to interference from internally generated signals ("Birdies") on a few receiver frequencies. On these frequencies, reception of external signals may be impaired. Nothing is wrong with your scanner if this kind of interference occurs, unless it happens on a large number of frequencies.
Trouble Shooting
If your BC 210XLT is not performing up to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you still cannot get satisfactory results after reading this guide thoroughly:
- Trouble: Unit will not turn on/ no power
Check: 1. Power is off - turn the volume control on. 2. Check power cord at both ends for proper connection. - Trouble: No reception/poor reception
Check: 1. Antenna is not correctly installed - check connector. 2. Environment is not suitable for scanner - relocate unit and try again. 3. Frequencies are not properly programmed - check and reprogram. 4. Power cord is not plugged in. - Trouble: "Error" appears in display
Check: 1. Programming error - check frequency and try again.
If you determine that service is necessary, remove the antenna from the unit and make sure it is turned off. Pack the scanner in the original packing material and carton. Send it along with a brief, concise description of the problem, your name, address, phone number, and a copy of your purchase receipt to the address listed in the warranty.
Optional Accessories
The following accessories are available for use with your BC 210XLT. Check with your local dealer or call the Uniden Parts Department: 1-317-842-1036 M-F 9am-5pm EST.
- Model PS-001 Vehicle Power Cord: Plugs into vehicle cigarette lighter socket to power your BC 210XLT.
- Model MB 001 Mobile Mounting Bracket: Used to mount the BC 210XLT under the dash. NOTE: The use of scanners in a vehicle may be illegal in some areas. Check with local authorities for information.
- Model BC FB-E Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory Eastern USA Edition
- Model BC FB-W Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory Western USA Division
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.
Block allocations... and even some discrete frequencies... covered by your scanner are shown below. These are not necessarily active in your area.
Abbreviations
| Police | PD. |
| State Police | St. PD. |
| Fire Department | FD. |
| Special Emergency | Sp. Emer. |
| Highway Maintenance | Hwy. |
| Forestry-Conservation | Fors. Cons. |
| Government | Govt. |
| Local Government | L. Govt. |
| Business Radio | Bus. |
| Manufacturers | Mfg. |
| Broadcast Remote | BC. R |
| Mobile Telephone | Mob. Tel. |
| Radio Paging | Page. |
| Special Industrial | Sp. Ind. |
| Motion Picture | Mot. P. |
| Power Utilities | Power |
| Petroleum | Pet. |
| Forest Products | For. Prod. |
| Railroad | R.R. |
| Automobile Emergency | Auto Emer. |
| Red Cross | U.S. Weather Bureau |
| U.S. Weather Bureau | U.S.W.B. |
| U.S. Coastal & Geodetic Survey | U.S.C.G.S. |
| National Parks | Nat. Pk. |
| Indian Affairs | |
| Bureau of Reclamation | Bur. Recl. |
| Department of Agriculture & Forestry | Agr. & For. |
| Land Transportation | Land Tr. |
| Amateur Radio | HAM |
| Aviation | Aero |
29-54 MHz BAND
| Frequency | Service |
| 29.00-29.70 | 10 HAM |
| 29.70-29.80 | For. Prod. |
| 29.80-30.00 | Aero |
| 30.01-30.56 | Govt. |
| 30.56-30.62 | Sp. Ind. |
| 30.66-31.24 | Ind. (Pet., Fors. Cons., Bus., For. Prod.) |
| 31.26-31.98 | Sp. Ind., Fors. Cons. |
| 32.00-33.00 | Govt. |
| 33.02-33.16 | Hwy., Sp. Emer., Bus. |
| 33.18-33.38 | Pet. |
| 33.42-33.98 | FD. |
| 34.00-35.00 | Govt. |
| 35.02-35.18 | Bus. |
| 35.22-35.66 | Mob. Tel. & Page |
| 35.70-35.73 | Bus. |
| 35.74-35.98 | Sp. Ind. & Bus. |
| 36.00-37.00 | Govt. |
| 37.02-37.44 | FD., PD. & L. Govt. |
| 37.45-37.86 | Power |
| 37.90-37.98 | Hwy. & Sp. Emer. |
| 38.00-39.00 | Govt. |
| 39.02-39.98 | PD., L. Govt. |
| 40.00-42.00 | Govt. |
| 42.02-42.94 | St. PD. |
| 42.96-43.18 | Sp. Ind. & Bus. |
| 43.22-43.68 | Mob. Tel., Page |
| 43.70-44.60 | Trucks, Bus. |
| 44.62-45.06 | St. PD., Fors. Cons. |
| 45.08-45.66 | PD. |
| 45.68-46.04 | PD., Hwy., Sp. Emer. |
| 46.06-46.50 | FD. |
| 46.52-46.58 | PD., L. Govt. |
| 46.60-47.00 | Govt. |
| 47.02-47.40 | St. Hwy. |
| 47.42- | Red Cross |
| 47.44-47.68 | Sp. Ind., Sp. Emer. |
| 47.70-48.54 | Power |
| 48.56-49.58 | L. Govt. Pet. |
| 49.60-50.00 | Govt. |
| 50.00-54.00 | HAM |
118-174 MHz BAND
| Frequency | Service |
| 118.000-135.975 | Aero |
| 136.000-144.000 | Govt. |
| 144.000-148.000 | HAM |
| 148.010 | MARS |
| 148.150 | CAP |
| 148.155-148.250 | MIL |
| 148.290-150.750 | USN |
| 150.815-150.995 | Bus. |
| 151.010-151.130 | Hwy. |
| 151.145-151.475 | Fors. Cons. |
| 151.505-151.595 | Sp. Ind. |
| 151.625-151.955 | Bus. |
| 151.985-152.240 | Mob. Tel. (RCC) |
| 152.270-152.450 | Taxi |
| 152.480-152.840 | Mob. Tel. & Page |
| 152.870-153.020 | Sp. Ind., Mot. P. |
| 153.050-153.440 | Pet. For. Prod. |
| 153.470-153.710 | Power |
| 153.740-154.115 | FD., L. Govt. |
| 154.130-154.445 | FD. |
| 154.450-154.600 | Sp. Ind., Pet., Bus. |
| 154.655-155.145 | PD., L. Govt., St. PD. |
| 155.160-155.400 | Sp. Emer., PD. |
| 156.045-156.240 | L. Govt., Hwy., PD. |
| 156.275-157.425 | Marine |
| 157.456-157.500 | Auto Emer. |
| 157.530-157.710 | Taxi |
| 157.740-158.100 | Mob. Tel., & Page |
| 158.130-158.460 | Power, For. Prod., Pet. |
| 158.490-158.700 | Mob. Tel. (RCC) |
| 158.730-158.970 | PD., L. Govt. |
| 158.985-159.210 | PD., Hwy. |
| 159.225-159.465 | Fors. Cons. |
| 159.510-160.200 | Trucks |
| 160.215-161.565 | R.R. |
| 161.600-162.000 | Marine |
| 162.026-162.175 | Bur. Recl. |
| 162.400 | U.S.W.B. |
| 162.475 | U.S.W.B. |
| 162.550 | U.S.W.B. |
| 163.125 | Indian Affairs |
| 163.175 | Bur. Recl. |
| 163.275 | U.S.W.B. |
| 163.388-163.538 | MIL |
| 163.825-163.975 | Govt. |
| 164.025-164.075 | U.S.C.G.S. |
| 164.175-165.188 | For. Recl., Nat. Pk., Govt., Agr. & For. |
| 169.300 | F.A.A. |
| 169.450-169.725 | Nat. Pk., Ind., Data |
| 170.150 | FD., BC. R. |
| 170.200-170.220 | U.S.C.G.S. |
| 170.225-170.325 | Ind., Land Tr. |
| 170.425-170.575 | Fors. Cons. |
| 170.975-171.250 | Govt., Sp. Ind. & Land Tr. |
| 171.388-172.725 | Bur. Recl., Fors. Cons., Ind., Dept. Ag. & For., Govt. |
| 172.775 | Nat. Pk. |
| 173.025 | U.S.W.B. |
| 173.075 | U.S.C.G.S. |
| 173.204-173.375 | Press Relay, Mot. P., Pet., Bur. Recl. |
406-512 MHz BAND
| Frequency | Service |
| 406.000-420.000 | Govt. |
| 420.000-450.000 | HAM |
| 450.050-450.950 | Remote Br. |
| 451.000-451.150 | Util. |
| 451.175-451.750 | For. Prod., Pet., Power, Tel. Maint. |
| 451.775-451.975 | Spec. Ind. |
| 452.000-452.500 | Taxi, Motor Carrier & R.R. |
| 452.525-452.600 | Auto Club |
| 452.625-452.975 | BC. R., Motor Carrier & R.R. |
| 453.000-453.975 | L. Govt., PD., & FD. |
| 454.000-454.975 | Mob. Tel. & Page |
| 455.000-455.975 | Remote Br. |
| 456.000-458.975 | PD., FD., Ind., Land Tr. |
| 459.000-459.975 | Mob. Tel., Page, & Domestic Public |
| 460.000-460.625 | PD., FD. |
| 460.650-462.175 | Bus. |
| 462.000-462.450 | Taxi |
| 462.550-462.725 | C.B. |
| 462.750-462.975 | Bus. |
| 463.000-463.175 | Medical |
| 463.200-464.975 | Bus. |
| 465.000-467.500 | PD., FD., Sp. Ind., & Land Tr. |
| 467.5375-467.7375 | C.B. |
| 467.7375-467.925 | Pub. Safety, Ind., & Land Tr. |
In some large metropolitan areas, 1 or 2 channels of the "TV Band" (470 MHz to 512 MHz) are used for communication purposes. Each TV station (channels 14 through 20) utilizes 6 MHz.
- 470-476 TV: Channel 14
- 476-482 TV: Channel 15
- 482-488 TV: Channel 16
- 488-494 TV: Channel 17
- 494-500 TV: Channel 18
- 500-506 TV: Channel 19
- 506-512 TV: Channel 20
Where these frequencies are assigned for communication purposes, in lieu of a TV station, the 6 MHz segment is allocated as shown here for channel 14 (470-476 MHz).
| Frequency | Service |
| 470.0125-470.2875 | Domestic Public (Base, Mob.) |
| 470.3125-471.1375 | Public Safety |
| 471.1625-471.2875 | Reserve Pool A |
| 471.3125-471.4125 | Pwr., Tel. Maint. |
| 471.4375-471.6375 | PD., Spec. Ind. |
| 471.6625-471.7875 | Reserve Pool B |
| 471.8125-472.3375 | Bus. |
| 472.3625-472.4375 | Taxi |
| 472.4675-472.7875 | R.R., Motor Carrier, Auto Emer. |
| 472.8125-472.9875 | Pet., For. Prod., Mfg. |
| 473.0125-473.2875 | Domestic Public |
| 473.3125-474.1375 | Public Safety |
| 474.1625-474.2875 | Reserve Pool A |
| 474.3125-474.4125 | Power, Tel., Maint. |
| 474.4375-474.6375 | Spec. Ind. (Mobile) |
| 474.6625-474.7875 | Reserve Pool B |
| 474.8125-475.3375 | Bus. |
| 475.3625-475.4375 | Taxi |
| 475.4625-475.4875 | R.R., Motor Carrier, Auto Emer. |
| 475.8125-475.9975 | Pet., For. Prod., Mfg. |
The same allocation pattern is repeated for each of the TV channels 14 through 20. For example, if channel 17 is assigned for communications in your area, "Taxi" would be 490.3625 to 490.4375 and 493.3625 to 493.4375 (corresponding to 472.3625 to 472.4375 and 475.3625 to 475.4375 above). Note that in the example, we added three TV channels (18 MHz) to the channel 14 frequencies.
Specifications
| Size: | 10 3/4 w x 3 1/2 h x 8 d |
| Weight: | 5 lbs. |
| Cabinet: | Vinyl coated metal case |
| Power: | 120 V AC 60 Hz or 13.8 V DC |
| Antenna: | Telescopic antenna with custom antenna holder |
| RF Sensitivity: | Low band 0.3 µV for 12 dB SINAD Aircraft 0.8 µV for 12 db SINAD High band 0.3 µV for 12 dB SINAD UHF band 0.5 µV for 12 dB SINAD (typical midband, from 50 ohm source, E.I.A. method) |
| IF Selectivity: | -55 dB @+/-25 KHz |
| Audio Output: | 2.2 W at maximum output |
| Frequency Coverage: | 29-29.7 MHz 10 M Amateur Band 29.7-50 MHz Low Band 50-54 MHz 6 M Amateur Band 118-136 MHz Aircraft 136-144 MHz Military Land Mobile 144-148 MHz 2 M Amateur Band 148-174 MHz High Band 406-420 MHz Fed. Gov't Mobile 420-450 MHz 3/4 M Amateur Band 450-470 MHz UHF Band 470-512 MHz "T" Band |
| Scan Speed: | 15 channels per second |
| Channels: | 40 |
| Delay: | 2 seconds (selectable) |
| Lockout: | Any channel(s) (selectable) |
| Display: | Vacuum Fluorescent Decimal |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Important Safeguards
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please carefully read all safety and operating instructions before installation and use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note, and adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the instruction and safety manual.
- Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
- Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
- Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
- Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
- Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
- Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
- Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
- Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
- Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
- Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
- Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
- Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
- Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Notice for All Uniden Scanner Products
The installation, possession or use of 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.
