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UBC3000XL T
400 Channel, 20-Bank
Scanning Radio with
25MHz to 1.3GHz
Scanning Range

OPERATING GUIDE

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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 (EPOO9). You
may also use a 320 stereo 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 (320). Otherwise
you might experience some discomfort or
possible hearing damage if the Volume sud-
denly becomes too loud because of the Vol-
ume Control or Squelch Control 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.
General Battery Warning!
Do not short circuit any Battery.
Do not discard Batteries in a fire; they may
explode.
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning!
When using Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with
this product, take note of the following
warnings:
Do not charge Nickel-Cadmium Batteries with
any charger other than the one supplied with
this product. Using another charger may dam-
age the Batteries, or cause them to explode.
Controls and Indicators
1. Keypad
2. Enter
35 7 9 3. ShiftI DecimalI Clear
1 214161 8 10 4. Search Down/Limit
5. Search Up/Hold
6. Search
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-@-~ -@)iQ!9 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 7. Send/WFMSignal Mode
N "' ... '.0"'" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 8. Auto Store/NFMSignal Mode
-@) -@) -@) N@ 9. Frequency Step/AMSignal Mode
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14. Delay/Battery Save
15. Turbo Search
16. Lock out
f1 12 114116 118120 17. Priority
13 15 17 19 21 18. Signal Attenuation
19. Data Skip
20. Key Lock
21. LCD Display Light

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1. External Speaker Jack 1. Bank Indicators 9. Frequency Step Indicators
2. Earphone Jack 2. Search Indicator 10. Lockout Indicator
3. Antenna Connector 3. Signal Attenuation Indicator 11. Hold Indicator
4. Squelch Control 4. Low Battery Indicator 12. Priority Channel Indicator
5. On/OffVolumeControl 5. Shift Indicator 13. Channel Number Indicator
6. Keypad Lock Indicator 14. Mode Indicators
7. Signal Mode Indicators
-'-- 8. Frequency Display

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Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TransferringA Channel Frequency. . 17 LockingOuta Frequency. . . . . . 30

Contents I
IncludedwithyourScanner.. . . . . . 4 DeletingA Stored Channel Frequency 18 Unlockinga Frequency. . . . . . . 31
GettingStarted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TheScanMode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The ManualMode. . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power 5 BeginScanning 20 ScrollingChannels. . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing/Removingthe Battery. . . 5 Turning Banks On or Off . . . . . . . 20 Selecting A SpecificChannel. . . . . 33
Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . 6 LockingOut Channels. . . . . . . . . 21 Additional Scanner Features. . . . . 34
Attachingthe Antenna. . . . . . . . . 6 LockoutinManual Mode. . . . . . 21 Using Data Skip 34
Installingthe Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . 6 Lockinga Channel WhileScanning 22 Changing the Frequency Step. . . . . 35
ScannerBasics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unlockinga Channel. . . . . . . . 22 Setting the Signal Mode. . . . . . . . 36
Banks and Channels. . . . . . . . . . 7 UnlockingAllChannels. . . . . . . 23 Using Signal Attenuation. . . . . . . 37
Scanning Versus Searching. . . . . . 7 Using PriorityScan. . . . . . . . . . 24 ~isplayLight 37
HowSquelch Works. . . . . . . . . . 8 Selecting A New PriorityChannel. 24 Optional Accessories & Replacement
Setting the Squelch. . . . . . . . . 8 Using Scan Delay 25 Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
KeypadLockout 9 TheSearchMode. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Care&Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 40
ProgrammingChannels. . . . . . .. 10 BeginningASearch. . . . . . . . . . 27 . Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . 41
ManualProgramming.. . . . . . .. 10 ScrollingFrequencies. . . . . . . . 28 Technicallnformation 42
AutomaticBatterySave. . . . . .. 11 UsingTurboSearch. . . . . . . . . . 29 Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Search Programming. . . . . . . .. 12 UsingSearchDelay. . . . . . . . . . 30
Auto-StoreProgramming. . . . . .. 15 LockingOutFrequencies. . . . . . . 30

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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
. Marine and Amateur (ham) radio
. Motion Picture and Press Relays
. Public Service
. Analogue Cellular Telephone Band
. And Many More
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You can program the UBC3000XL T with up
to 400 channels that are divided into 20
banks.
This arrangement of banks and channels
allows you to easily select which
frequencies you want to scan at any time.
See "Scanner Basics" on Page 7.
You can also contact a local scanning club
or go to your local library for more
information about interesting frequencies in
your area.
UnidedEi and Bearcat@ are registered
trademarks of Uniden Corporation.
Twin Turbo TM is a trademark of
Uniden Corporation.
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Additional Features
The UBC3000XL T has so many features, it
might take you a while to become familiar
with them all. But the following summary lets
you know what's available and directs you
to the appropriate section of this Operating
Guide for more detailed information.
Twin TurboH.1 ScanlSearch-Delivers a
maximum scan rate of 100 channels-par-second,
and lets you increase the search rate from the
normal 100 frequencies-par-second to 300
frequencies-par-second when searching by 5
kHz steps. See "Using Turbo Search" on Page
29.
25 MHz - 1.3 GHz Rang~Provides you
with almost limitless scanning possibilities.
Note: This range is not continuous. See
"Frequency Bands and Steps" on Page 42.
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Automatic Battery Save Switches the unit
to standby to conserve battery life.

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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.
Scan/Search Delay-In the Scan or Search
Mode, causes the scanner to remain on a
frequency two seconds after the last
transmission to wait for a possible reply.
See "Using Scan Delay" on Page 25 and
"Using Search Delay" on Page 30.
Direct Channel Access-Allows you to
manually select a specific channel without
scanning. See "Selecting a Specific
Channel" on Page 33.
1-- Direct Frequency Programming-Allows
you to program a specific frequency into a
channel withoutsearching. See "Manual
Programming"on Page 10.
Frequency Transfer-Lets you transfer a
frequency into an empty channel. See
"Transferringa Channel Frequency" on
Page 17.
Variable Frequency Steps
(Increments)-In the search or Manual
Mode, lets you change the steps between
frequencies. See "Changingthe Frequency
Step" on Page 35.
Channel/Frequency Lockout-Lets you
temporarilyremove channels or frequencies
fromthe scanning or search cycle. See
"LockingOut Channels" on Page 21 and
"LockingOut Frequencies" on Page 30.
Signal Attenuation-Reduces the
scanner's sensitivityfor unusuallystrong
signals often found on the WFM(wide
frequency modulation)bands. See "Using
Signal Attenuation"on Page 37.
Data Skip-Lets you set the scanner to
automaticallycontinue searching or
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scanning (after three seconds) when it
encounters an unmodulated or data signal.
See "Using Data Skip" on Page 34.
Keypad Lockout-Temporarily disables I
the keypad to prevent accidental pressing of
keys. See "Keypad Lockout" on Page 9.
Battery-Free Memory-The stored
channels are retained in memory when the
Battery Pack is removed from the scanner.
External Speaker & Earphone
Jacks-Allow you to connect an external
speaker or earphone for custom listening.
See "included with your Scanner" on Page
4 and "Optional Accessories &
Replacement Parts" on Page 39.
Display LIght-Lets you view the display
more easily in dark or Iow-light conditions.
.See "Display Light" on Page 38.
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Included with your Scanner

Your UBC3000XL T Scanner comes with the following standard equipment. (See "Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts" on Page 39.)

Operating Guide Rubber Antenna Belt Clip

(BCK300) Leather Case
(OMUBC3000XL T) (AT218)

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Getting Started
Power Installing/Removing the Battery To remove the..battery, press the release
1. Turn off the scanner. button and slide the battery off.
Your scanner's nickel-cadmium battery can
power the scanner for up to 5 hours on a full 2. Slidethe batteryon.
charge. 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. ~
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. When the [BATT] indicator appears,
there is about 10 minutes of power left. .
If you don't turn off the scanner within 10
minutes, it automatically turns off to
prevent the battery from fully
discharging.

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Charging the Battery Notes: Attaching the Antenna

Use the AC Adaptor/Charger to power the . It takes 14 - 16 hours to fully charge
UBC3000XLT from an AC outlet. the battery.
. You can operate the scanner while
AC 240V the battery charges.
Outlet . Disconnect the adaptor/charger
during a power failure.
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See also, "Battery Maintenance" on
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Page 40. D:
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AC Adaptor Installing the Belt Clip

Warning! Use only the supplied AC

adaptor/charger. Other external power
sources could cause overheating or [Z]
damage the scanner circuits.
To remove, lift where marked. Push in
direction of arrow.

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Scanner Basics
To use your scanner with confidence, it's You can also temporarily lock out
extremely helpful to understand the individual channels within a bank during ....

following scanner basics. - - - - - -S"CAN- - - - - -.. "'...

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scanning. This lets you further 1
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Banks and Channels customise your scanning without ------
deleting channel frequencies. See
Banks and channels are the way stored "Locking Out Channels" on Page 21. v..r-0.~0.~
frequencies are organized in your scanner. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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~HANNELS
Scanning Versus
. A channel is a memory location where
Searching
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Frequency
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Frequency
you store a frequency. The channels in Locked Out Not
the UBC3000XL T are numbered 1 - 400. Scanning and searching are similar in (UO) Entered
that they both involve finding active
. A bank is a group of channels. The
UBC3000XL T has 20 banks with 20 frequencies within a group of
channels in each. frequencies. The difference is Scanning Searching looks at all the frequencies within
looks only at a group of programmed a pre-selected range of frequencies.
You can turn each bank on or off to control frequencies that are stored in the scanner's
whether its channels are included during channels and grouped into banks. If you find an interesting frequency while
scanning. When you turn off a bank, its searching, you can store it in a channel for
channels are not erased, but are only easier access later. See "Search
temporarily excluded from scanning. This Pr<;>gramming"on Page 12.
allows you to customise your scanning
without constantly deleting and
re-programming the channel frequencies.

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How Squelch Works If the gate is set too high, nothing gets Setting the Squelch
The squelch circuit in your scanner is like a through ... not even the strong signals. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening
gate. If it is too Iow, everything gets through When the gate is correctly set, strong level.
... noise, weak signals, and strong signals. signals get through, but weaker signals and To set the Squelch, you must be in the
noise are blocked.
Strong Signals ... Manual Mode. No signal should be present
when adjusting Squelch.
MediumSignals . StrongSignals-

MediumSignals-
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1. Press (.MANUA~until
signal.
you do not hear a
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?ress (OIlANUA~ @ @ @
BSAVE 17 18 19

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Strong Signals
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WeakSignals :
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Turn until hiss heard. Keypad Lockout To unlock the keypad.
Keypad lockout lets you disable all keypad
keys (except B) to prevent accidental
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pressing of a key.
8FT 20
To lock the keypad:
Pressand
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hold until
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B 8] " 81~AM NFM WFM

This lowers the squelch gate so that B8

disappears. ---a 01 (3 [8 18
ANK 1I14;~'f
everything gets through. Press and SCAN
hold until
Turn just until hiss stops. 888 SCR n
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only strong signals to get through.

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Programming Channels
Before you can scan, you must store two or 2. Enter the Manual Mode. 4. Enter the frequency.
more frequencies into the scanner's channel

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memories.
new
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frequencies
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into channels-Manual
to program
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Auto-Store Programming.
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1. Select a frequency. B[30@@ 13 (3 :_Q--€)_:@

LOCATION
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------ 3. Select the channel. The channel number begins to flash.
' BANK 1
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PINEHURST
POCATELLO
155.490
154.725
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press
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5. Store the frequency. Further press @ to store the frequency in Automatic Battery Save
the selected channel, or press <!) twice to If you let the UBC3000XL T sit idle while you
11 12 13 cancel. are programming channels (as you look up
(OSCAN) 6) @ @ Repeat these steps to program more more frequencies, for example), the scanner
14 15 18
channels. may switch to the Battery Save Mode. The
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Use the banks to store similar frequencies display does not change.
8 BE 07 @18@19 (e.g., local police frequencies) together. To conserve batteries, the UBC3000XL T
8FT 20
This helps the UBC3000XL T scan faster.
B80@@ Press
Notes:
switches to Battery Save when:
. In Manual Mode
BANK 1
. If you make a mistake, press <!) . Delay is OFF
twice and start over.
p 1 lf50.150 11Hz . No signal is received for 60 seconds
12.5 IOta NFII
. If you enter an invalid frequency, a
beep sounds and ERROR appears.
The channel number stops flashing and
Repeat Step 4.
a beep sounds.
If the frequency is stored in another
channel, you hear a beep and the other
channel appears in the display.
BANK 1

p ~.n CH 3lf
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Search Programming 2. Enter the Manual Mode. 4. Enter the lower limit of the range.
This procedure lets you search for active r - -11-- - if - -131
frequencies in a selected range and store
any or all of those frequencies into channels.
(OSCAN) @ @ @
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(OSCAN]:
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Enterthe
frequency
Press
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For more information about searching, see OMANUA @) @ @ BSAVE1
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"The Search Mode," page 27.
BSAVE
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Note: Be sure to set SQUELCH before you 8FT 20 (38]:01______--
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begin a search. See "Setting the Squelch" r380@@ press
on Page 8. BE3~B~
1. Select a frequency range. 3. Select a channel.

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channel
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PINEHURST 155.490 ***.***
OMANUA I @ @ @: number.
BSAVE I 17 18 19'
POCATELLO 154.725 ***.*** Then,
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5. Enter the upper limit of the range. The scanner stops on the first active 68. To store the search frequency in
frequency it finds. another selected channel:
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BANK'
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(OIlANUA~ : @J@ @:
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frequency ~rn 120.500
12.5 KHz AM
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BSAVE 1 17 18 19' number.
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9FT 20

: SFT 20,----- To store the frequency, stop searching.

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0 @: @I Then, Then, proceed to Step 6A, 68, or 6C.
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BB ~[3 ~
press . If you do not want to store the frequency, AM NFM WFM

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press EJ to continue searching.
8 B 8J 8 le-- Presstwice.
BANK 1 6A.Store the frequency in the currently
displayed channel. ,- - - 11- - - 12- - - ;3'
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(0 SCAN)
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6. Start the search.
14 15 16
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BSAVE' 17 18 19'
(OMAN~ @) @ @ E3 8: €) @ @ :
88(7)@@ BSAVE

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Press B80@@ Press (BANK 1 'I
[E]8"~ AM NFM WFM
BANK 1
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KHz AM

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Note: For channels 1 9, you can enter just 6C. To store the search frequency in the first
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BANK I
DLY
empty channel in another bank:
a single digit.
1.
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2. Press ~ . The display alternates 12.5 KHz AM

between the search frequency and the

3. Store the search frequency.
new channel/frequency. 88€)@@ 11 12 13
BANK 9 8FT 20

P 151 000.000 MHz

8E30@@ ((oscAN) 6) @ @
14 1S 16
wo 12.5KHzAM
BE3 ~ E] ~ AM NFM WFM
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BSAVE 17 18 19
DLY

120.500 MHz
88 (3 8 B Press 88)@@ 8FT 20
12.5 KHz AM
)AN){ 1
DLY
B80@@ Press

3. Enter the new frequency.

11 120.500 MHz
r BANK I
DLY
11 12 13 12.5 KHz All

6) @ @
(OSCAN)
14 1S 16 2. Select the bank. ~P 21 12~~H~~500 MHz
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1 Bank
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Press ( 0 IlANUA~ : @ @ @: number
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BANK 9
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P 151 120.500
12.5 KHzAM
MHz 13l3 d:-@2O:@
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Auto-Store Programming 2. Enter the Manual Mode. 4. Enter the upper limit of the range.
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This procedure searches a frequency range 11 12 13

and automatically stores active frequencies (OSCAN) 0 @ @ : 14

(OSCAN):{D@: ; ~ 15 18 Enter the
into empty channels of the selected bank(s).
14 15 16
<23 : @ @ @: frequency
Press (OIlAN @ @ @ IlSAVE1 17 18 19 I number.
Note: Be sure to set SQUELCH before you BSAVE 17 18 19 813:01 @20,--@:
begin a search. See "Setting the Squelch" 880@@ 13 13:,______--
0 @: @
8FT - - -
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on Page8. 8FT 20 press
1. Selectthe frequencyrange. (380@)@ B8 ~EJ ~
BANK 2

3. Enter the lower limit of the range.

LOCATION BASE MOBILE
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12.5 KHz All
f!WWfik'~~.'\~
PINEHURST
POCATELLO
155,490
154,725
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(OSCAN): :0 14
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@ :;18 Enterthe
<23 : @ @ @: frequency 5. Enter the Auto-Store Programming Mode.
IlSAVEI 17 18 ,9' number.
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13El:0 @:@ Then, 8FT 20

a 8 '-~-8- ~ press
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BANK 2
BB" [3~ Press
p ~n LfOO.OOO 11Hz
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12.5 KHz All
BANK WI4sl7',,',o'i1'\i'1s'14isli17'liiiF.
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12.5 KHz All

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6. Select the bank(s). 7. Begin searching. When all empty channels in the bank(s)
have been programmed, FULL appears
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(OSCAN):@
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12.5 KHz NFII
P 21 120.500 12.5 KHz All
11Hz ~~ 12.5ItHz
888.888 11Hz
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If there are not enough active frequencies
If "FULL" appears, all 20 channels of Active frequency stored. fol,Jnd to fill the available empty channels,
the bank are full. Select another bank. the scanner continue:..ssearching until you
BAtIK 2
Note: For banks 11 - 20, press SFT then DAM AUTO SRCH'" press ~ , or E3 to manually stop
22 '108.33 7511Hz Auto-Store.
the appropriate number. (Example - SFT-1
12.5KHz NFII
for Bank 11.) During Auto Store, you don't hear audio
Search continues. from the signals received and stored.
BAtIK ;i(s Auto Store will store every received
~ )~ SRCH'" transmission. Be sure to review the
~31 888.888
12.5 KHz NRI
11Hz channels and delete any unwanted
frequencies.

16
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i 11
,
 \

=
2. Select the channel with the frequency =~~ I
you want to transfer.
Transferring A Channel 59 452.115 11Hz
Frequency j"- -,,- - -12-- -131 12.& KHz NFM

This procedure lets you transfer a stored

(OSCAN):
I
0 @ @,r-Enterthe
channel I
4. Select the desired bank. The selected
I 14 15 16,
frequency to a channel in another bank. 0 IlANUA I @ @ @: number. bank's lowest empty channel flashes.
BSAVE' 17 18 191
1. Enter the Manual Mode. r - -,,- - -12- -
[3 13: 0 @ @: -131

0 @ @
11 12 13 ----~ ' ----
[3 E] d: 1--@f:@
__I
Then,
press (OSCAN) I:0
I
@ @
14 15 ~' 181
1
Press
Bank
(OSCAN)
14 15 16 (OIlANUA~ :@,7 @'8 @: number
Press ':OIlAN~ @ @ @ ~~I
' '91 I

5
IIAIIK
138 0 @ @
11&:17891
1 I
~
o~0~~
td,7 tt:;\'8 ~'9 59 452.115 11Hz Ft ,----
SFT 20
12.5 KHz NFM
813 d:@f:@
- - __I
B[30@@ 3. Press [SND] key. IIAIIK

"BANK" icon starts blinking.

IIAIIK
I
P~Q J~ 452.175
12.& KHz NFM
11Hz

5'1 442.500 11Hz (3(3€)@@

12.& KHz NFII SFT 20 FULL appears if all channels in the
B80@@ selected bank are already programmed.
BANK

B8"[3~ AM NFM WFM FfU LtNFM

81388 B Press 12.5 KHz

17
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I
I
BANK Z
5. Transfer the frequency. Deleting A Stored Channel
Frequency i!i! '-108.33 7SMItI
12.5KHz NFM
Use this procedure when you want to delete
(:OSCAN) 0' @'2@'3 a frequency from a channel withoutstoring a 2. Press [ 0 ] key.
new frequency in its place.
(:0 IIIANUA @f @'5@'6 11 12 13
BSAVE 1. Find the frequency you want to delete. (OSCAN) 0) @ @
8)(3 07
7 @'6@'9
8 @J 14 15 16

" '2 13 @@@

88 dFT@2O@ Press
~0)@@
BSAVE 17 16 19

BANK I 14 15 16
88)@@ Press
Press 4(0 IlANUA~ @ @ @
'p"\I
,...10 u4\S21
1.../ i/15
. , ,'"Miii: BSAVE 17 16 19
B (3 dFT@T'@
,,'....nll" (i., kill' 'MF.!\,' "'"
E380@@ SFT 20
BANK
'
z

Channel & Frequency blinks twice 880@@ - / '"

12,5 :tHz NFM
0
followed by a beep, indicating frequency
has transferred to the selected channel. i"- -1'- - -12- - -131
(0 SCAN) : 0) @ @,;r-
I I Enter the
channel
I 14 15 161

OMANUA I @) @ @: number.
BSAVE1 17 16 19'
Then,
E3(3:€)@@: press
---s~ r----
B (3 O:@20:@
1--__I
18

~ --
 I
\

3. Press [ E) key. I
11 12 13

(OSCAN) 6) @ @
14 15 18

(OIlAN~ @j @ @
E3 8 07
8FT
@18 @19
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.

,~
19

--
 -::-..

The Scan Mode

Begin Scanning In the Scan Mode, the UBC3000XL T cycles Turning Banks On Or Off
There are two ways to begin scanning. through all the channels you have After you have programmed channels in
programmed in the banks that are currently several of the scanner's banks you can
. Turn on the scanner. Scanning begins active.
each time you turn the UBC3000XL Ton. customise which channels you scan by
For more information see
. While in the Manual Mode: turning the banks on or off.
1.
- "Scanner Basics" on Page 7
- "Programming Channels" on Page 10
11 12 13
- "Turning Banks On or Off" on Page 20.
Press 4(OSCAN) 6) @ @
14 15 16 The scanner stops on each channel that is
Press 4(0 SCAN) 01 @12 @13

(01lAN~ @ @ @ broadcasting a signal and automatically ( 0 IIAN~ @/ @15 @18

BSAVE 17 18 19 resumes scanning when the signal stops. BSAVE
E380@@ Or, you can press (esCAN)tOresume E38J 07 @18 @19
8FT 20 scanning. 8FT 20

B80@@ .,
BANK 1I!'~4I'
SCAN l3l30@@
BANK I U ~$1t
SCAN DIo1'A" 50 120.025 11Hz BANK I 2 I c)$1t
SCAN DAWi '
12.5 KHz All
888 SCRn 888 SCRn
For more information see
- "Using Scan Delay" on Page 25
- "Using Data Skip" on Page 34

20
 -

2. Select the bank you want to turn on or 20 appear next to the corresponding remains programmed so that you can easily JI
off. Example - 1,2 and 3. number keys. unlock it for scanning later.

- - 1'- - - 1£ - - 13'
. You can turn on a bank wheth9r or not You can select a locked out channel using
r
' Press you have stored frequencies in any of its the Manual Mode. See "The Manual Mode" I
:0 @ @
(OSCAN) I
I 14 15 ~ 181
1 Bank channels. The scanner still only scans
programmed channels.
on Page 32.
~ : @j @ @: number Lockout in Manual Mode
' '7 '8
~~I
'91
. . One bank must always be on. If you try 1. Enter the Manual Mode.
l3 (3 07 @S
1)1,; ~
@I1 1
1 to turn off all 20 banks, Bank 1 will
F'{ ,---- automatically activate. 11 12 13
(3 (3 d.@2O:@
,- - __I
Locking Out Channels (OSCAN)0 @ @
BANK

SCAN DIo'M
45 I

5[ RN
The lock-out feature lets you further
customise the channels that you want to
Press . 0 IlANUA~
BSAVE
14

@j @ @
15 16

~ 01 ~7 ~'8 ~ 19
scan at a particular time. a~0J~@
8FT 20
For example, if a stored frequency
If the bank number appears at the top of
the display, the bank is on. If not, it is off. broadcasts almost all the time, the scanner B80@@
Notes: will stop on it and stay. You can lock out that
channel when you are more interested in
. Use the zero key to select bank 10. the other channels for the current scanning
. To select banks 11 - 20, press 0 session.
followed by the appropriate number key. When you lock out a channel, it is
(Example: 0 G) The numbers 11 - temporarily excluded from scanning, but it

21

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2. Select the channel. For more information, see The scanner immediately resumes scanning
j" - -'1- - - 12- - - 131 - "The Manual Mode" on Page 32. because that channel is no longer in the
- "The Scan Mode" on Page 20. scanning sequence.
(0 SCAN) :1 6) @ @.: 1
Enter
the
channel
I 14 15 16,
Locking a Channel While Scanning Unlocking a Channel
OMANUA 1 @ @ @: number.
BSAVE 1 17 18 19 I
If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular Note: Empty channels are automatically
E3 (3: 0 @ @: Then, channel due to noise or too-frequent locked. You cannot unlock an empty
n r press channel.
(3 (3 d: @)2O:@
1-- __I
transmissions, you may want to keep that
channel from scanning. 1. Enter the Manual Mode.
BANK
1. Wait until the scanner stops at the channel.
93 Ll5L1.162sMHz BANK ~1 (0 SCAN) 01 @12 @13
12.5 KHz NFM SCAN

BD Ll5L1.725 MHz
Press t 0 IIAN~ @/ @15 €f
3. Lockout the channel. 12.5 KHz NFM BSAVE

11 12 13
2. Then: 88 07 @18 @19
(OSCANJ 6) @ @ B80@@
9FT 20

11 12 13

<:0 IIAN~ @f @15 @16 ~6)@@

BSAVE 17 18 19 14 15 16 Note: Because the channel is
8130@@ 9FT 20
~@@@ locked-out, you cannot use the Scan
Mode to select it.
Press €Jao@@ 8 l3E 079FT@1820@19
BANK
Press €][30@@
93 Ll5L1.162SIIHzI
UO 12.5KHz NFM ~
22
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2. Select the locked-out channel. BANK 2. Enter the Manual Mode.

j' - -'1- - - 12- - - -131 80 '-15'-1.725 11Hz 11 12 13
(0 SCAN) :0 @
1
@,;r-1
Enterthe
channel
12.5 KHz NFII
0@@
1 14 15 161

@ @ @: number. Unlocking AllChannels Press

14 15 18
OIotANUA
agAVE I
1
17 18 19 I If you have locked out many channels and
01lAN @)) @ @
Then,
E38:€)@S:
- - - -~ ---- r
press want to unlock them all, or if you have
forgotten exactly which channel you have
8. §01; 07
7
8FT
S 9
@'8@'9
20
B E] d: 1--@20:@
__I locked out, you can simply unlock all l3[30@@
BANK
channels at once.
1. While scanning, turn on each bank that 3. Unlock all channels.
80 '-15'-1.725 11Hz contains channels you want to unlock.
UO 12.5 KHz NFII 11 12 13

3. Unlock the channel. .- ~,,- - - 12- - - -'31' Press

(OSCAN) 0 @ @
11 12 13
(0 sCAN)1 :0 @ @
I 14 15 ~ I
161
Bank
(01lAN~ @)) @
14 15

@
18

(OSCANJ 0 @ @ ~:@ @ @: number Press and

hold E3 ~
~ ~7 ~'8
{V ~ @
~ 19
BSAVE1 17 16 19'

~@))@@
14 15 16
88:€)@@: forabout
2 seconds. --{3 [3 0 @ @
8FT 20

BSAVE 17 18 19 ---sF, 20'----

813€)@@ B 8J 0: -@
- - _I:@
8FT 20 ( BANK 1 21 .;~'6 -
You hear two beeps when all channels
Press €J80@@ I
SCAN DA'I"'ti are unlocked.
,
L~8~ SCAN ] " ~'I

23 11
 -
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-- -- -....

Using Priority Scan The scanner begins normal scanning, but if Selecting A New Priority Channel
You can program one Priority Channel in each it detects a signal on a priority channel, it There is one priority channel in each of the
of the first 10 banks. During Priority Scanning, remains on that channel until the signal first 10 banks. The scanner is
your scanner checks these special channels ends. See "Using Scan Delay" on Page 25. pre-programmed with the first channel of
every two seconds, whether or not the lANK 1 U ~$it
each of these banks as a priority channel.
scanner has located an active channel. SCAN
However, you can change the priority
To activate Priority Scanning:
888 SCAN channel to be any other channel within the
bank.
11 12 13
Note: When you select a new priority
Press 4(OSCAN) 6) @ @
14 15 18
lANK
SCAN
li~l. 51
PRI channel, the old priority channel
(OIlAN~ @ @ @ P ~ ~ 120.50012.5 KHz All
11Hz automatically becomes a regular channel.
1. Enter the Manual Mode.
0
~
~~ ~7
~
~18~19
~ ~ Note: I~you have more than one bank
8FT 20
selected that has a programmed priority ~11 12 13
880@@ channel, the lower channel number has top (OSCAN) 0 @ @
priority . 14 15 16
11 12 13
Data Skip is not active in this mode.
Press 4(OIlAN~ @ @ @
(OSCAN) 6) @ @ ~
aa~e;~~ ~7 ~18~19
14 15 18

(OIlAN~ @ @ @ 8FT 20

E3 (3
BSAVE

07 @18@19
B80@@
Press
§'EJ dFT(§)2O@

24

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 '"':":---

I Select the new channel. 3. Change the new channel to Priority. transmission before resuming scanning, in
case there is a reply.
.- - 1'- - -'2- - - -'31 ~' ~12 ~'3 See also "Using Search Delay" on Page 30.
(OSCAN) : 6) @ @r-Enter the (0 SCAN) 0~~
I channel I You must individually program each channel
I 14 15 16 I

OMANUA I @ @ @: number.
( 0 IIAN~ @4 @'5 @i' you want to use Scan Delay feature.
BSAVE
- BSAVE: 17 '8 19'
Then, 8)(3 (lj7 @'8 @19 . After programming a new channel:
E38:0@@:
r
press 8FT 20
---sf"r 20;---- Press and hold ~
B E)) 0: 1--
@__I'@ for2 seconds ~ ~ O@@ 11 12 13

BANK Z
(OSCAN) 6) @ @
14 15 11
lANK Z PRI
P 31 486.987SMttz (01lAN~ @ @ @
31 486.987SMttz Press
12.5 KHz NFM
12.5 KHz NFM
§t3E 0/ @'8 @'9
8FT 20
For more information, see You hear two beeps and P appears at
the left of the display. 880@@
- "The Manual Mode" on Page 32
- "The Scan Mode" on Page 20 Using Scan Delay BANK .
DLY
Note: If you use the Scan Mode to select On some two-way channels there might be 162 252.900 Mttz
the channel, press (.~ to enter the short lapses in the signal while waiting for a 12.5 KHz AM

Manual Mode before proceeding to Step 2. reply.

The Scan Delay feature causes the scanner
to wait two seconds after the end of a

25
 -:-:--

. To add Scan Delay to an existing 3. Turn Scan Delay ON.

programmed channel:
11 12 13
1. Enter the Manual Mode.
(OSCAN) 0 @ @
1 15 16
11 12 13

(OSCAN) 0 @ @ (OIlAN @ @ @
Press
1~ 15 18
Press 4(0 IlANUA~ @ @ @ E3E 07 @18 @'9
17 18 19
SFT 20
BSAVE

8r3€))@@ 880@@
SFT 20 BANK 5
880@@ 91
DLY

'-15 1.'-100 11Hz

12.5 KHz NFII
2. Select the channel.
j'" - -11- - - 12- - - -131
: 0 @ @~
G:> SCAN)
1 1
Enter the
channel
1 14 15 16 I

OMANUA @ @ @:
I number.
BSAVE 1 17 18 19'
Then,
88:0 @ @: press
---s~ 20;----
B [3 0: 1--__I
@ I@
BANK

91 1~~J.~gO~
26

II1
!

\
 ~.

-
The Search Mode
In the Search Mode, the scanner looks for any 2. Enter the Manual Mode. 4. Enter the upper limit of the range
active frequencies within a range of
frequencies you select. You can search the 11 12 13 r--;'---lf--131
entire range of the scanner, but it is best to (OSCAN) 0 @ @ (OSCAN): : G) ~ @ ;:
14 15 18 Enter the
14 15 18
select a narrower range, so that you have a Press (OMAN~ @ @ @ ~: @ @ @: frequency
better chance of finding all the active channels. BSAYE: 17 '8 18 I number.
~
~
~
~
~7
~
~18~19
~ ~ 138:€> @ @:
Use Search if you don't have a frequency 1 8FT 200-
----
directory handy, or if new stations have 8FT 20 13 [3:,______--
0 @):@ Then,
been added since the directory was C380@@ El 8 ~ E] CA press
published.
BANK I
3. Enter the lower limit of the range.
Beginning A Search
r - - ;1-- -12- - -131 ~?:~12.5KHz
144.000 11Hz

: 6)14 ~15 @)'8;:

To set the limits and begin searching: NFII
(OIlCAN): Enter the
1. Select a frequency range. 5. Start the search.
~ :@ @) @: frequency
BSAYE: 17 18 18 1 number.
E38J:€)@@:
LOCATION
-------- BASE MOBILE
, 8FT 200-
---- 88€))@@
Bm. :::i:r:::'::.:::.:i::I~; ::':T::: ': ~: 1313:0 @):@
,______-- Then, 8FT 20

PINEHURST 155.490 ***.*** press 8(30@@

POCATELLO 154.725 ***.*** 138W"EJ~ Press
BANK 2 88 ~AM
~NFM WFM

~?:~ 13 7.000
12.5 KHz NFII
11Hz 88888
,
27
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r
 --

Notes Scrolling Frequencies 2. Move up or down by the displayed freque~'

. Ifyou want toprogram any ofthe Scrolling temporarily suspends a search step.
frequencies you find during a search, and allows you to manually move up or
see "Search Programming" on Page 12. down through the frequencies. 880@@ SFT 20
. You
search.
can change the direction of the 1. To begin scrolling:
(3(30@@ Press
Id- toor moveup
813(?)@@
1380@@
(380@@
SFT 20
lE]8
1313 [3 18 8 to movedown. ~ AM
IIIC
NFM WFM

t':":'t ~
~ f::i) .
65FT ~2O @
~ ~ Then
Press [.] key
EJ8J [3 Press lANK I
DLY
~ Press DA't'K SRCH.

B 8] ~ 8 IMC to search AM NFM WFM

~:~ 137.645
AM NFM WFM higher 813888 HOLD I KHz NFM
11Hz

(3 13 (3 8 8 frequencies. lANK I

Note:Thearrowsnexttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
DA't'K DLY SRCH.

: 137.640
88€)@@ Press [.] key
HOLD &KHz NFM
11Hz

B (3 (jFT@/@ Then
Press
B 8 ~8 AM NFM
~
WFM
to search
lower
813888 frequencies.

28
 -:--.

3. To continue the search: Using Turbo Search For more information, see
If you are searching a frequency band that - "Frequency Bands and Steps" on
880@@ 8FT 20
has a 5 kHz step, or if you override the Page 42.
default frequency step and set it to 5 kHz, - "Changing the Frequency Step" on
(3(30@)@ Press you can select Turbo Search. This Page 35.
88" AM
~
NFM "wi=M
increases the search rate from 100
frequencies-per-second to 300
(38888 f req u en cies- pe r-seco
To select Turbo Search:
nd.

BANK I
DATK DLY SRCH...
11 12 13
~:8€888.888
I KHz NFM
MHz (OSCAN) 6) @ @
14 15 18
Note: The search resumes in the (OIlAN @) @ @
direction that you last scrolled.
Press 8 07
8FT
@18 @18
20
t3 t3 0, @) @
BANKI I
DATK DLY )I...
:8 8 8.8 8 8 MHz

1KHz NFM

SRCH begins flashing.

29

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 7r
Jsing Search Delay Press DLV again, to turn off Search Delay. Locking Out a Frequency
)n some two-way channels there might be Locking Out Frequencies When the scanner stops on a frequency you
;hort lapses in the signal before a reply. The want to lock out:
Search Delayfeature causes the scanner to Note: This feature is similar to locking out a
Nait two seconds after the end of a programmed channel, except you can only 11 12 13

transmission before resuming searching, in

lock out 50 frequencies. You can lock out (OSCAN] 0 @ @
14 15 18
any number of channels.
:ase there is a reply. (OIlAN~ @ @ @
During a search, you might repeatedly
Unlike Scan Delay, you don't have to turn
on Search Delay for each frequency in the
encounter frequencies that you are not
interested in. Also, all scanners are subject
8 § 0/ 8FT
@18@19
20
search range. Search Delay works for the
entire frequency range you chose.
to receiving internally generated frequencies Press €](30@@
(called birdies) that stop your scanner's BANK 2
To turn on Search Delay: search when there is no real signal present. DAft" DLY SRCH.

See "UBC3000XL T Birdies" on Page 43. ~?:~888.888 & KHI NFII

11Hz

(OSCAN] @1 @12 @13 In either case, you can lock out up to 50

such frequencies to make your scanner Searching resumes immediately.
( 0 IIAN @4 @15 @18 search more efficiently. If you try to lock out
Press more than 50 channels, the 51st channel
813 07 @18 @19 replaces the first channel in memory.

813 dFT@2O@
BANK 2
DAft" DLY SRCH.

/. ?'888.888
.."- 11Hz
5 KHI NFII

30

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 '"':':---

Unlocking a Frequency 3. Unlock the frequency. 1. Stop the search.

1. Stop the search.
[OSCAN)
11

0 @ @
12 13
E3i3€)@@ SFT 20

E3[3€)@@ ~MANUA~
14

@ @ @
15 16
B80@@ Press
B80@@
SFT 20

Press 88€)@@
BSAVE 17 18 19
B8"8 AM NFM
~
WFM

88 ~ [3~ AM NFM WFM

Press €JE]O@@
SFT 20
88888
88888 lANK 2
DM'1( DLY SRCHA 2. Unlock all frequencies.

2. Find the locked out frequency.

~2'8~139.845 11Hz
HOLD 5 KHI "FII

[0 SCAN) 01 @12 @13

88J)@@ Unlocking All Frequencies
~4 ~15 rt;:;\16
SFT 20 If you have locked out many frequencies [ 0 MANUA~~@~
8(30@@ and want to unlock them all, or if you have
BSAVE
Press
forgotten which ones you locked out, you Press and E3 8 ~7
0~~
~18 ~19

El 8 \O move up can unlock all frequencies at the same time.

hold for SFT 20

---€] [3 O@@
I
AM NFM WFM or
2 seconds.
8 [3 (3 e3 8 to move down.

lANK 2 You hear two beeps. All locked out

DM'K DLY SRCH.
frequencies are now unlocked.
' 139.845 11Hz
HOLDUO 5 KHI "FM

31

"'-- "'-. .. _..- -------- j

--~'KI
Ii

~
 The Manual Mode
- Scrolling Channels . To step through all channels one at a . To scroll up or down through all
time in ascending order: channels:
When you scroll through the channels in the
manual mode, you see every channel, even 11 12 13 11 12 13
ones that are empty or locked out.
(OSCAN) 0 @ @ (OSCAN) 0 @ @
There are two ways to scroll through all the 14 15 16 14 15 18

scanner channels. Press .OIlAN @ @ @ Press .OIlAN~ @ @ @

BSAVE BSAVE 17 18 19

8 [3 07 @18@19
8FT 20
880@@ 8FT 20

B[30@@ 880@@
BANK

P 61 '-150.3 12 511Hz E3130@@

12.5KHz NFII 8FT 20

(380@@ Press
BANK

62 '-15 1.225 11Hz

B8 ~ [8 c.- to moveup
12.1 KHz NFII
88 ~~or§ ~
(3 to movedown.

32

f
 -------- --- - -- -- -- ,.

Selecting A Specific Channel 2. Select the desired channel. 3.

Using this procedure, you can select any Example: Channel 75 11 12 13
one of the scanner's 400 channels. It does (OSCAN") 6) @ @
not matter if the channel is locked out or - - ,,- - - 12-- - 131
.
i

empty. (0 SCAN") :6) @ @er-

I I
Enter the
channel Press OIlAN
BSAVE
4
@4 5 @i8
@15 6
I 14 15 181
1. Enter the Manual Mode.
~ ~@ @ @:
BSAVE I 17 I
number. f3 13 rzj7@i8 @19
I 18 181 SFT 20

(OSCAN) 6)
11 12

@ @
13
8
. .
.
l3 0 @
DL: I 7
I
8 @
9 I
I B80@@
---s?, 20'----
Press .OIlAN~ @ @ @
14 15 16
B 8J 0 ,-@- __I:@ I
BANK

BSAVE 17 18 19 BANK 15 450. 1

88J0@@ 12.5 KHz 12 !;IIHzj
NFII
.

SFT 20 ~b2§
/. ,", 75
(380@@ 12.5 KHz NFII

BANK

62 45 1.225 11Hz
12.5 KHz NFII

I
33

' ,--- -
- ,_.'°_'" - -,,-

~A>I

, i

- -
 \~ -
Additional Scanner Features
rl Using Data Skip
Some frequencies carry un-modulated
1.
I
11 12 13
BANK1IS':51"
SCANDAft{ ,"

888 SCAN
signals or data signals (such as pager Press {OSCAN) @ @ @
preamble signals). If your scanner detects 14 15 16

such a signal during scanning or searching, (OIlAN @j @ @ The scanner defaults to Data Skip in the
it remains on the channel or frequency and, Search Mode.
after three seconds, resume SCAN or 8 E 07 @16@19 BANK Z
SEARCH. SFT 20 DAft SRCH.

You can set the scanner to continue

8(30@)@ ~~~~888.888 11Hz
5 KHz NFII
scanning after a 3-second delay, when it BANK1U';R
SCAN '"
encounter such signals. If you want to disable Data Skip during search:
Note: Data Skip is not available for the AM
888 SCAN
band and is not active during Priority scan. 2.
L
8130@@ SFT 20
Note: You can turn Data Skip on or off at
any time during scanning. I
Press
r3(30@@
To turn on Data Skip while scanning:
E38))@@
$FT 20
Eta " EJ~ AM NFM WFM

Press
B80@@ 88 (3 [8 E3
B"13
"AM8J
NFM WFM
BANK Z
SRCH.

88888 ~~~~888.8885 KHz NFII

11Hz

34
 -
Changing The Frequency Step To override the default frequency step: To return to the default frequency step:
I- The frequency step is the minimum space
between frequencies in the Manual or
Search Mode. 880@@ 8FT 20
(0 SCAN) @1 @12 @13
Your scanner is pre-programmed with a
default frequency step for each of its 16
(380@@ ( 0 IIAN~ @4 @15 @18
BSAVE
bands. See "Frequency Bands and Steps"
on Page 42. You can override the default Press
B8"E]~ E3r3 .e;;~@ ~7 ~18 ~19
Press twice.
frequency step to search in larger or smaller
increments.
[38~ 8 8 88 (fjFT@2O@
BANK 2 BANK 2
SRCtIA SRCtIA
Note: For the Bands with 30 kHz default
frequency step, the frequency step
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55.520
~Hr.~ WFII
11Hz ~ii 56.520
50KHz WFII
11Hz

will not be shown on the display.

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Setting The Signal Mode 2. Select a different signal mode. 3. To return to the default signal mode:
Your scanner is capable of receiving three
signal modes:
I . AM. . . . . . . . . . .. Amplitude Modulation t313€)@@ 8FT 20
l3r3€)@@ 8FT 20
. NFM. . .. Narrow Frequency Modulation
8[3 ~@ @ Press 8[3 ~@ @ Press
. WFM . . . .. Wide Frequency Modulation
Each of the scanner's 16 frequency bands
BJ8~(3~ Then, 88"8J~ Then,
r AM. - - IIIFM- - 1IIEM.. press r AM.- - IIIFM- - press
8 (3 ~S--8-- ~
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is pre-programmed with a default signal mode. mode.

mode. [3 (3 ~S--8--8t.
BANK BANK
If you want to override the default signal
mode for a particular frequency:
89 452.875 11Hz 89 452.875 11Hz
1. Enter the Manual Mode. 12.5KHz §WF"~ 12.5 KHz NFII

11 12 13
Note: When you override the default Stop blinking
signa! mode, the signal mode indicator
(OSCAN) 6) @ @ flashes. Note: In the search mode, press @ twice.
14 15 18
Press OIlAN @ @ @
&SAVE

t3BODe
8J 789 @18@18
(i)7
8FT 20
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SRCHAATT
You can use the Signal Attenuation feature 138 888.888 11Hz
Tum Signal Attenuation on for a specific channel.
in the manual, search, or Scan Mode. 12.& KHz NFII 1.
When the ATT indicator is on, the incoming All signals are reduced during the search.
signal strength is attenuated (reduced) by 1-- 11- - -'2- - - 131
about 14 dB. This prevents unusually strong Press ~ again during search to turn off (OSCAN):
1
0 @ @.r-Enterthe
channel
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signals from over-loading the scanner. Signal Attenuation for the Search Mode. 1 14 15 16 I

In the Scan Mode, you must individually

In the Scan Mode OMANUA 1 @ @ @: number.
BSAVE 1 17 18 191
Then,
program each channel you want to use the
Signal Attenuation feature.
When the scanner stops on a channel: §38:€)@@: press
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In the Search Mode 88€)@@ [3 l3 0 1-@
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8FT 20
1. Set the search limits and press EJ .
See "The Search Mode" on Page 27.
BI30@@ 2.

2. Turn Signal Attenuation on.

Press E]8"8~ AM NFM WFM E313€)@@
f313€)@@ 88888 (3(30@@
8FT 20

8FT 20 BANK 2

B[30@@ P 31 '-186.981
ATT
11Hz
Press E]E3"E]~ AM NFM WFM

Press E]8"8J~ 80J [3 8] E3

AM NFM WFM

8138 (8 8 To.change, press ~ again.

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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
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8"a888
The light stays on for about 15 seconds.
Press 8 again as necessary. Holding
8 does not extend the lighted time.

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The following optional accessories and replacement parts are available for your UBC3000XL T scanner.

Operating Guide Rubber Antenna Belt Clip MonauralEarphone

64Q Leather Case
(OMUBC3000XLT) (AT218) (BCK300)
(EPOO9)

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AC Adaptor Spare Battery Cigarette Lighter Coiled Cigarette Lighter

(AAD-2500U) BP2500(AUS) Power Cord Power Cord
(UA502) (UA502A)

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Battery Maintenance
Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries
typically suffer from a memory effect that
gradually reduces their capacity over time.
After two or three months of use, if you
notice that the battery provides power for a
I 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 Use
. Turn off the scanner before removing
the battery.
. Always write down the programmed
channels/frequencies in case of a
memory loss.
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. Always firmly press each scanner key
so that you hear the entry tone.
Location
. If strong interference or electrical noise
is received, move the scanner. A higher
location usually results in better
. reception.
Do not use the scanner is high-moisture
environments, such as a kitchen or
bathroom.
. Avoid placing the scanner in direct
sunlight or near heating elements or
vents.
Care & Maintenance
Cleaning
. Disconnect the AC adaptor/charger
while you clean the scanner.
. Clean only the outside of the scanner I'
with a mild detergent.
. To prevent scratches, do not use
abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean
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the scanner.
Do not rub the display window.
Do not use excessive amounts of water.
Repairs
. Do not attempt any repairs. The scanner
contains no user-serviceable parts.
Contact the Uniden Customer Service
Division, or take the scanner to a
qualified repair technician.
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Troubleshooting
If your scanner is not working properly, try the solutions listed below.

Problem Possible Solutions Problem Possible Solutions

Scanner doesn't . Be sure the battery is installed and properly
work at all
charged.
. Check the AC adaptor/charger connections.
. Be sure the scanner is turned on.
Poor reception . Check the antenna connection.
. Move the scanner to a different location.
Scan won't stop . Adjust the SQUELCH control.
. Check the antenna connection.
. Try a search. All channels might be inactive.
Scan won't start . Be sure the selected banks have channels
programmed.
. Adjust the SQUELCH control.
Search won't . Adjust the SQUELCHcontrol.
start
Keypad won't
work
. Check the Keypad Lock feature
If you still cannot get satisfactory results, and want more
information, or if you want to return the scanner for service, call or
write to Uniden Service Division. The address and phone number
are listed in the Warranty at the end of this Operating Guide.
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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 Default Frequency Signal Default
Coverage (MHz) Mode Steps (kHz) Coverage (MHz) Mode Steps (kHz)
25.0000 to 28.9950 AM 5.0 824.0100 to 848.9700 NFM 30.0
29.0000 to 55.9950 NFM 5.0 849.0000 to 868.9875 NFM 12.5
56.0000 to 69.9500 WFM 50.0 869.0100 to 893.9700 NFM 30.0
70.0000 to 87.9950 NFM 5.0 894.0000 to 1300.0000 NFM 12.5
88.0000 to 107.9500 WFM 50.0
108.0000 to 136.9875 AM 12.5
137.0000 to 173.9950 NFM 5.0
174.0000 to 221.9500 WFM 50.0
222.0000 to 399.9875 AM 12.5
400.0000 to 519.9875 NFM 12.5
520.0000 to 549.9500 WFM 50.0
760.0000 to 823.9875 NFM 12.5

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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) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

28.6350 159.2900 137.8150 428.6250
35.7950 159.2950 139.6050 434.1500
37.0950 161.0800 141.3950 455.3500
37.1000 161.0850 143.1850 497.7500
42.4000 169.3750 144.9750 820.7000
74.2000 230.4750 146.7650 850.0875
110.9625 288.1000 148.5550 908.4500
115.2375 312.4625 150.3450 937.7000
132.2750 312.4750 152.1350 967.8000
132.4500 350.8000 153.6000 967.8375
134.2375 368.7000 153.9200 1083.9500
136.0250 377.6500 153.9250 1083.9875
137.6400 403.3375 155.7100 1114.0500
137.6500 428.6125 155.7150 1260.3000
1290.4000

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SE!ecifications
Channels: 400 Operating Temperature: Antenna: Rubber antenna
Banks: 20 with 20 channels per -20°C to +60°C (included)
bank Scan Rate: 100 channels per External Jacks: External earphone,
Bands: 16 second External speaker,
Frequency Range: Search Rate: 100 steps per second - DC 12V power jack.
25.0000 to 28.9950 MHz (AM) normal Size: 69.0(W) x 38.5(0)
29.0000 to 55.9950 MHz (NFM) 300 steps per second - x 187.0(H) (mm)
56.0000 to 69.9500 MHz (WFM) Turbo (Without Antenna)
70.0000 to 87.9950 MHz (NFM) Scan Delay: 2 seconds Weight: 370 (g)
88.0000 to 107.9500 MHz (WFM) Audio Output: 0.5W nominal into 8Q
108.0000 to 136.9875 MHi: (AM) internal speaker;
137.0000 to 173.9950 MHz (NFM) 3mW nominal into 32Q
174.0000 to 221.9500 MHz (WFM) stereo headphone;
222.0000 to 399.9875 MHz (AM) 8mW nominal into 64Q
400.0000 to 519.9875 MHz (NFM) supplied earphone.
520.0000 to 549.9500 MHz (WFM) Power Requirements:
760.0000 to 823.9875 MHz (NFM) BP2500(AUS) Ni-Cd
824.0100 to 848.9700 MHz (NFM) Battery 6VOC, 600mAH
849.0000 to 868.9875 MHz (NFM) AA02500U AC Adaptor
869.0100 to 893.9700 MHz (NFM) Input AC240V 50Hz,
894.0000 to 13».0000 MHz (NFM) Output OC12V, 200mA

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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.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the originattetail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect ONE (1) Year after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will
be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty,
(E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as a part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, (F) Installed, programmed or serviced by anyone other than an authorised Uniden
Repair Agent, (G) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.
PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for One year, the UBC 3000XL T Scanner unit only. Antenna, Belt Clip, NICAD Battery, AC Adaptor/Charger, Leather Case, Monaural Earphone,
and other accessories are covered for 90 days.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect
or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
WARRANTY CARD: If a warranty card has been included with this product then please fill it in and return to us within 14 days of purchase. Your name and the Serial number of the product
will then be registered in our database and this will help us process your claim with greater speed and efficiency should you require warranty service.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight
pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (eg/ a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princess Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216
Ph (02) 599 3100 FAX (02) 599 3278

Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product

freight pre-paid to their nearest Uniden Authorised Repair Centre
(Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you)

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All rights reserved.

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