Birdies, Helpful hints – Uniden BEARCAT UBC 70XLT User Manual

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Helpful Hints

The UBC 70XLT is a high quality electron

ic radio receiver. The following hints should

help you understand and enjoy your unit.

1. Make sure the unit is turned off before

disconnecting the power. You may want to

record the programmed frequencies before

power is imciTupted in case memory is

lost.

2. If memory is lost, simply reprogram

each channel. Memory loss will be in -

dicaied by unfamiliar frequencies in each

channel.

If strong interference or electrical noise

is received, you may need ю relocate your

scanner. A higher elevation such as the se -

cond floor may provide better reception.

4. Whenever the keypad is used it is impor -

lant to press firmly on the center of each

key.

5. Do not use the scanner in high moisture

environments such as the bathroom or kil -

chen. Avoid placing the unit in direct sun -

light or near heating elements or heating

vents,

6. Clean outside cabinet with mild deter -

gent. Do not use abrasive cleansers or sol -

vents. Be careful not to rub LX3D window

area.

7. There are no user serviceable parts inside

with the exception of the battery pack. Do

not attempt any repairs except replacing

batteries.

1. Every 2 - 3 months the scanner should

be left on to drain all battery power. Be

sure to write down the programmed

frequencies for reprogramming when

batteries are recharged,

2. Recharge the batteries overnight to

insure a full charge.

3. Do not leave the charger plugged in for

long periods of time. Do not recharge the

unit unless needed.

Birdies

All radios are subject to receiving undesired

signals. If the UBC 70XLT stops during

scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be

receiving a "Birdie”. Birdies are internally

generated signals inherent in the electro -

nics of the receiver. Press the Scan key to

continue scarming.

Battery Maintenance — NiCad batteries

can develop a condition known as memory.

The battery memory can limit the useable

amount of battery power. To avoid battery

memory, the following battery maintenance

steps should be practiced: