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What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC350C scans programmed channels at the rate of up to 100 channels per second until it locates an active frequency. When scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on the channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for another transmission. If no response is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until anoth-er transmission is received.

Types of Communication

You will be able to monitor communication such as: Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA weather broadcasts (10 pre-programmed channels, 2 are Canadian Marine Weather Channels) Citizens Band (CB) Business/industrial radio Motion picture and press relay Utility Land transportation frequencies, such as trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks, and railroads Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands Air band And many more in the 25-54 MHz, 108-174 MHz, 406-512, and 806-956 MHz ranges Excluding Cellular Telephone Band

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What is Searching?
The BC350C can search each of its 13 bands to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your scanners channels. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds (Search and Turbo Search) while searching. During Search Mode the scanner will search 100 frequencies per second, while in Turbo Search Mode the scanner can achieve up to 300 frequencies per second in the 5 kHz step band.

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What is Trunk Tracking?
Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a radio frequency in your scanners memory which is used by someone you want to monitor. For example, the police in your area may transmit on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on 37.900 MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually know who it is, and more importantly, you can stop on a channel and listen to an entire conversation. This type of scanning is easy and fun. As the demand for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have enough frequencies to meet their needs, and this has created a serious problem. Trunking radio systems have been implemented to solve this problem. In a trunked radio system the frequencies are shared among the police and fire departments and a computer systematically assigns available frequencies when they are needed for communications. Sharing of the available public service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few frequencies. Following a conversation on a trunked system using a convertional scanner is difficult, if not impossible. Because when there's a short break during the conversation you're monitoring, a completely different frequency will be assigned within the trunked system when the conversation resumes. If your local police, fire, and EMS agencies use a trunked system and you want to be able to follow their communications, you will want to purchase one of Unidens Trunk Tracking Scanners.

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Where to Obtain More Information
Before you can scan the Private bank, you must program the police, fire, EMS, or other interesting frequencies into the Scanners Channels. The Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that you may program into your new scanner. However, this is not a complete list of frequencies for your area. To obtain frequency information for your area, contact one of the following: Scanner Master 1 (800) Scanner (722-6634) (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Time Monday through Friday.) frequencies@scannermaster.com To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday) Local Dealer
Information on the Internet
If you have access to the internet, you may want to visit one of the following websites for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.scannermaster.com

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Included with Your Scanner Package
BC350C Auto Scanner Telescoping Antenna (Model AT-124) Fixable Mobile Antenna (AT002) AC Adapter (Model AD-140U) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (CD007 (PS001)) DC Power Cord (WZ647) for hard wiring power from your car to your scanner. This Operating Guide Registration Form Frequency Guide Other Printed Materials If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday.

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories for your BC350C are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-007) For mobile use (In-car Installation), use it to install the BC350C in your car. Motorola Antenna Adapter (Model PLG-134) Use only if your antenna has a Motorola type plug. External Speaker (DSP20 or ESP5) To increase speaker volume in noisy environments.

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Summary of Features
The BC350C is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one of the most user friendly communication products available today. The BC350C features: Turbo search Allows your BC350C to search 300 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) Seven Banks 6 pre-programmed Service banks and one standard, programmable Private bank. These banks include: POLICE: 1,769 Factory programmed Police frequencies with 30 open channels allowing you to program additional police frequency into this bank. FIRE/EMS: 280 Factory Programmed fire/EMS frequencies plus an additional 20 open channels for you to program local fire/EMS frequencies into this bank. AIR: 1,519 Factory programmed frequencies which covers the complete AIR band, 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. MRN: 51 factory programmed frequencies which cover the complete Marine band. WX: 10 Factory programmed frequencies covering 8 NOAA Weather Service Broadcasts and 2 Canadian Marine Weather Broadcasts. CB: 40 factory programmed frequencies covering CB communications. PRIVATE: 50-channel, fully user-programmable bank. 13 Search Bands Use [BAND] to select a band to search. Band

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Frequency Coverage
5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 12.5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz

Service

Citizens Band 10 Meter HAM VHF Low Band 6 Meter HAM Aircraft Band Military 2 Meter HAM VHF High Band Federal Government 70 cm HAM UHF Band UHF "TV" Band "800" Band
25.0000 to 27.9950 MHz 28.0000 to 29.7000 MHz 30.0000 to 49.9950 MHz 50.0000 to 54.0000 MHz 108.0000 to 136.9875 MHz 137.0000 to 143.9950 MHz 144.0000 to 147.9950 MHz 148.0000 to 174.0000 MHz 406.0000 to 419.9875 MHz 420.0000 to 449.9875 MHz 450.0000 to 469.9875 MHz 470.0000 to 512.0000 MHz 806.0000 to 823.9875 MHz 849.0125 to 868.9875 MHz 894.0125 to 956.0000 MHz Excluding cellular telephone band

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Installing the BC350C
For Home Use (Desktop Installation)
1. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3. Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT connector. Extend the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. 4. Use the desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle. Helpful Hints If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.) If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the optional antennas.
For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation)
Installation for Temporary Use: A Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is provided for easy, temporary installation. Warning: Do not use the cigarette lighter power cord in a positive ground vehicle. Plug one end of the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord into the cigarette lighter jack and the other end into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner.

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Connecting the Antenna Plug Connect the mobile antenna plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.) Mounting the Radio for Everyday Use The BC350C can be mounted using the mounting bracket (optional). This bracket is available from the Uniden parts department (see page 5) 1. Select an ideal location in your vehicle to mount the BC350C. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the passenger side. 2. Use the mounting bracket (optional) as a template for marking the location of the mounting screws. Note: If there are screws already holding the dashboard, you can use the same screw holes to mount the bracket. 3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws provided. 4. Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear panel. Connecting the Power Cord Note: If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please see your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation. Installation for Everyday Use: 1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is grounded to the engine block or chassis. Most of todays vehicles use a negative ground. If your vehicle has a negative ground, follow Steps 2 and 3. Otherwise, skip to the note following Step 3. 2. Connect the RED wire of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in your vehicles +13.8 VDC fuse box. 3. Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative side of the vehicle (usually the chassis). Note: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box. 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner. 9

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Controls and Functions

[HOLD] KEY

Press [HOLD] to stop scanning or searching. Press any bank key or [SEARCH] to deactivate Hold Mode. In the Hold Mode, [UP] and [DOWN] are active.
[UP] & [DOWN] KEYS These keys are used in several different ways: To manually step up or down a frequency/channel in any Hold Mode, use [UP] or [DOWN]. Frequency/channel steps are all preset for each band (see Technical Specifications on page 32). To change the direction of the search during Search Mode, press [UP] to search upward to a higher frequency, or [DOWN] to search downward to a lower frequency. To rapidly search or scan frequencies/channels upwards or downwards, press [UP] or [DOWN] for more than one second. [PRIVATE] KEY Use [PRIVATE] to instantly access your private collection of favorite frequencies. You can program up to 50 channels in the Private bank. There are no pre-programmed frequencies in this bank. After programming, press [PRIVATE] to activate Private Scan Mode, press [HOLD] to stop scanning. 10

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Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to step through all 50 channels manually (including Locked Out channels). [FIRE/EMS] KEY Press [FIRE/EMS] to start scanning fire and emergency medical frequencies. The Fire/EMS bank already has 280 pre-programmed frequencies. They are used for fire department and emergency medical communications. Because new frequencies may be activated in your local area, 20 extra open channels in this bank have been provided for programming additional frequencies (for programming new frequencies into this bank, see Programming Frequencies on page 24). [AIR/MRN] KEY Press [AIR/MRN] to start scanning air or marine frequency. Each time [AIR/MRN] is pressed, the searching bank is switched between Air and Marine. The Air bank is fully pre-programmed (118.000 to 136.975 MHz). This scanner searches through all 1,519 frequency steps of the Air band. All 51 marine channels are programmed into the Marine (MRN) bank. [POLICE] KEY Press [POLICE] to start scanning police frequencies. The Police bank contains 1769 known frequencies used by the police, including state troopers, local police and sheriff, etc. For new frequencies, 30 more channels in this bank have been provided for you to program (for programming new frequencies into this bank, see Programming Frequencies on page 24).

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[WX] KEY
8 NOAA weather broadcasts and 2 Canadian marine weather broadcasts frequencies are programmed into the Weather (WX) bank. Press [WX] to find your local weather channel. 40 CB channels are programmed into the CB bank. Press [CB] to start scanning CB channels. Press [SEARCH] to start searching active frequencies within the band previously selected with [BAND]. Normally, the search continues from the frequency where it left off in the previous search. Use [BAND] to select the band you wish to search. When selecting a band to search, release the key and the scanner will automatically start searching frequency of its band. (The symbol L appears next to "SRCH" on the display.) To search from a higher frequency to a lower frequency, press [DOWN]. (The symbol M is now displayed next to "SRCH".

[CB] KEY

[SEARCH] KEY

[L/O] KEY

Press [L/O] to "lock out" or prevent scanning of the displayed frequency. [L/O] is active only during opened squelch or in the Hold Mode. Locked out channels can be displayed on the screen by using the [UP] or [DOWN] to manually scan through the selected bank in Hold Mode only. " L/O " appears on the display to indicate that the channel is locked out.

[BAND] KEY

When you press [BAND], the upper and lower limits of the band you are searching are displayed for 3 seconds, and then searching start. Then the display returns to the current frequency. Press [BAND] again within 3 seconds to step up one higher band. 12

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Press this key as many times as it takes to find the band you want to search. IMPORTANT: This key has a very important secondary function. In Program Mode, you can press [BAND] to leave this mode. [PROG] KEY This key initiates and completes programming. It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on the display. Press [PROG] to start Programming Mode. " CH " appears and blinks, indicating you are in Programming Mode, and urges you to select the channel of the bank to be programmed. Press a programmable bank key ([PRIVATE], [FIRE/EMS] or [POLICE]) to be programmed. Note: If you press a nonprogrammable bank key ([WX], [AIR/MRN], or [CB]), Error will be displayed, press a programmable bank key and try above steps again. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on or off, and also adjusts the volume.
SQ (Squelch) Control Adjust [SQ] to set the scan threshold. When you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode, adjust [SQ] to eliminate the background noise heard in the absence of an incoming signal. LCD Display The liquid crystal display (LCD) shows the current channel or its frequency. It also displays the mode indicators, status indicators, and bank indicators. (See Screens on page 15 for more information.)

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MEMO LOCK Switch
In the ON position, the Program ([PROG]) key is disabled. This prevents any unauthorized programming or accidental entries. When programming is disabled, pressing [PROG] emits the multibeep and displays "Prg-Loc".

ANT. (Antenna) Connector

Connect your Antenna plug here. If you have a Motorola-type plug, use the optional adapter (PLG 134). EXT. SP. (External Speaker) Connector DC 13.8V Power Connector When using an optional External Speaker system, connect the External Speaker plug here. Connect the DC power cable here. Note: Use only the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord.

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Screens
The following illustrates some of the screen displays you will use: The digits and words on the screen at the left are shown for reference only. They do not all display at the same time. SCAN Screen " " scrolls through the display right to left. The display shows scanning the Police bank. SCAN, HOLD Screen (in PRIVATE bank) This screen displays the channel number and frequency the scanner has stopped on [HOLD] has also been pressed. When scanning stops on an active frequency, the display will look like this screen, but without " HOLD " showing. Open Channel Screen If you press [PRIVATE] without programming the bank, you will see the screen a left. " L/O " is displayed for all open channels. Search Screen When Search stops on a frequency, you will see display like that shown at the left L indicates upward search, and M downward search.

Channel Lock Out

If the scanner stops on a particular channel due to noise or frequent un-wanted transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from being scanned. Using the channel Lock out feature will skip this channel during scanning.This does not erase the frequency from the channel. For programmable channels, you can lock out all the channels in a bank, if desired. However, if you do, pressing that bank key will emit an error tone and the scanner will not scan (for Private bank). In the Police bank, MRN bank, CB bank, or Fire/EMS bank, you can lock out 30 factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that display without channel numbers in Scan Mode). You cannot lock out any frequency in the WX or AIR banks. [L/O] is active only when squelch is opened (scan is stopped) or in Hold Mode. Locking Out an Unwanted Channel In Scan Mode, press [L/O] when the scanner stops on a channel you do not want to hear. The scanner locks out that channel and immediately advances to the next channel to resume scanning. In Scan/Hold Mode, press [L/O] to lock out the displayed channel/frequency. In this case pressing [L/O] will not advance to the next channel. "L/O" will appear on the screen to indicate that the displayed channel is locked out.

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Searching for Locked Out Channels In Scan Mode, you will not see locked out channels. However, to search for locked out channels and display them on the screen, use [UP] and [DOWN] in Scan/Hold Mode. These keys will enable you to search manually through the bank in Hold Mode only. " L/O " will appear on the screen to indicate the locked out channel. Restoring a Locked Out Channel Suppose you want to unlock Channel 12 of the Private bank. Press [PRIVATE] to start scanning. Press [HOLD] to stop scanning. ("HOLD " & " SCAN " must appear on the screen.) Use [UP] or [DOWN] to find locked out Channel 12 (which shows "L/O"). Then press [L/O]. "L/O" disappears to indicate that Channel 12 is now unlocked and restored for scanning. Note: For the factory pre-programmed channels, the earliest channel will be unlocked, when you lock out more than 30 channels. Restoring All Locked Out Channels 1. You can unlock all locked out channels in any bank at one time. Press a bank key to start scanning. 2. Press [HOLD] to stop scanning. 3. Press and hold down [L/O] ("L/O" appears on the screen) for more than 2.5 seconds until you hear the multi-beep ("L/O" disappears). Now all locked out channels in the bank are unlocked and restored for scanning.

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Band Search
The BC350C can search up to 13 separate frequency bands to help you discover new and exciting frequencies in your area. To start searching, press [SEARCH]. Searching starts from the frequency most recently used. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to change the searching direction. Searching stops on any active frequency automatically and displays its frequency. When the conversation stops on the active frequency, the scanner will resume searching for another active channel. If you want to monitor a specific conversation, press [HOLD] to place the scanner in Hold Mode. The scanner will remain on the frequency displayed until you press [SEARCH] or [BAND] to resume searching. In the Hold Mode, each time you press [DOWN] or [UP], you step up or down one frequency at a time. To rapidly step through frequencies press and hold the [DOWN] or [UP].
Displaying the Band Range
To display the frequency band range, press [BAND]. Each time you press [DOWN] or [UP] / [BAND], you step up or down one band range at a time. Searching begins automatically 3 seconds after the band range is displayed (or you can press [SEARCH] to start searching).

Frequency Lockout

If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular frequency due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you may want to lockout that frequency while searching. To skip over a frequency, wait until the scanner stops at that frequency. Then press [L/O]. The scanner immediately resumes searching because the locked out frequency is no longer in the searching sequence. Note: You can program up to 40 L/O frequencies. The 41st L/O frequency entered causes the 1st locked out frequency to become unlocked.

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To restore one locked out frequency, place the scanner in the Hold Mode, use [UP] or [DOWN] to find the locked out frequency. Then press [L/O] to unlock the frequency and place it back in the search rotation. To restore all locked out frequencies in any band, press and hold [L/O] key for more than 2 seconds while in the Hold Mode.

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Programming Frequencies
For the Police, Fire/EMS, or Private bank, you can store your favorite frequencies into the channels of each bank, one frequency per channel. You can program any displayed frequency on the screen. If you do not know any local frequencies you can search for an active frequency by scanning any service bank or searching any selected band. Then, when you find a desired frequency, program that frequency to the bank. You can also program a non-active frequency through the search mode. You cannot program a frequency into Air, MRN, CB, or WX. Note: It is recommended that you do not program a Weather frequency into the Private bank. In order to program the Private channels in your scanner you must obtain the frequencies of the agencies (Police, Fire, EMS, etc.) you want to monitor. Information on how to obtain these frequencies can be found "Where to Obtain More Information" on page 5.

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Programming from SCAN Mode:
When you find an interesting active police frequency while scanning, and want to program it into the private bank (see "Scanning" on page 19) to monitor their communications: 1. Press [HOLD]. HOLD appears on the display. 2. Press [PROG]. CH appears and blinks to indicate that you are in the Programming Mode. To change the displayed frequency, use [UP] or [DOWN] while CH is blinking. 3. Press [PRIVATE]. PRIVATE appears on the display. If you want to program it into another bank, press the desired bank key. The lowest open channel appears on the display. 2 screens alternate to indicate that open channel is available to be programmed. The scanner automatically selects the lowest open channel (000.0000) for easy programming. If all channels have been programmed (there are no open channels in the bank), channel 1 appears. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a new channel and even overwrite old channels. 4. Press [PROG] to store the frequency in the desired channel. Note: Press [BAND] to escape from programming mode before step 4. 25

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Programming from SEARCH Mode:
For example, when you find an interesting active frequency while searching 144 - 148 band, and want to program it into the Private bank (see "Band Search" on page 22 to search a frequency): 1. Press [HOLD]. HOLD appears in the display.
2. Press [PROG]. CH appears and blinking to indicate that you are in the programming mode. To change the displayed frequency, use [UP] or [DOWN] while CH is blinking. 3. Press [PRIVATE]. PRIVATE icon appears in the display. If you want to program it into another bank, press the desired bank key. The lowest open channel appear on the display. 2 screens alternate to indicate that open channel is available to be programmed. The scanner automatically selects the lowest open channel (000.0000) for easy programming. If all channels have been programmed (there are no open channels in the bank), channel 1 appears. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a new channel and even overwrite old channels. 4. Press [PROG] to store the frequency in the desired channel. Note: Press [BAND] to escape from programming mode before step 4. 26

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Deleting a Programmed Frequency (programming "000.0000")
You can erase a programmed frequency in a channel. To do this, find and display "000.0000", and then program "000.0000" into its channel. 1. Find and display "000.0000" on the screen You can choose either of two ways: a. If there is an open channel in the scanner, find "000.0000" in an open channel: Press the desired bank key (Private, Police, or Fire/EMS), and then [HOLD], and use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the bank to find an open channel, "000.0000", then press [PROG]. "CH" is displayed and it is blinking. OR b. If all channels are programmed, find "000.0000" from the Search/Program Mode. Every search band has one "000.0000" display included between the band limits. It can be displayed only in the Program Mode (after pressing [PROG] and "CH" is blinking in the display). 1) Select Search band by pressing [BAND] in the Search Mode, for example band 50-54. 2) Press [HOLD] to stop searching. 3) Press [PROG] to go into Program Mode. 4) Use [UP] or [DOWN] to display the lowest frequency (50.0000) or the highest frequency (54.0000). 5) Press [UP] once for the highest frequency, or [DOWN] once for the lowest frequency to display "000.0000" with blinking "CH".

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2. Program "000.0000" into its Channel For example to erase a programmed frequency in channel 13 of the Private bank: 1) Press [PRIVATE] while this screen appears. To display this screen, see step 1 above. "PRIVATE" appears in the display. 2 screens alternate to indicate that Channel 1 is ready to be programmed.
2) Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select Channel 13. Now, Channel 13 is ready to be programmed. To cancel programming, press [BAND].
3) Press [PROG] to end programming. The frequency of Channel 13 is erased and now it is an open channel. L/O appears on the display because the scanner locks out all open channels automatically.

Program Lock Feature

The BC350C has a program lock feature Memory Lock to prevent accidental programming entries or unauthorized pro-gramming. Simply turn on the MEMO LOCK switch on the rear panel to disable [PROG] and protect your programmed frequencies in memory.

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Helpful Hints
General Use Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. Always press each keypad button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source of the noise. A higher elevation, if possible, may provide better reception. You might also try changing the height or angle of the telescoping antenna. Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating ele-ments or vents. Cleaning Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning. Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. Do not use excessive amounts of water. Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no service-able parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios are subject to receiving undesired signals or birdies. If your scanner stops during Search Mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally-generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn [SQ] counterclockwise to cut out the birdie. Or, press [SEARCH] to resume searching. (Known birdie frequencies for the BC350C are: 108.785, 462.5625, 485.9, 814.0, 932.825, 938.375, and 940.9 MHz)

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Troubleshooting
If your BC350C is not performing properly, try the steps listed below.
PROBLEM Scanner wont work PROBLEM Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter. Turn on the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet. Check the connections at both ends of the DC cord or cigarette lighter cord. Check to see if the fuse is blown. Make sure the ignition key in your vehicle is at the Accessory position. Make sure the power switch is turned on. Improper reception Check the antenna and its connection. Move the scanner. You may be in a fringe area. This may require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store. Weather scan won't work Adjust the Squelch Control. Check the Antenna Connection. Review each channel's frequency to see if it is still stored in memory and is correct. Scan wont stop Check and adjust Squelch (see "Adjusting the Squelch" on page 18). Check the antenna connection. Check to see if all channels are locked out. It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are active at the time. Try the band search.

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PROBLEM Scan wont start
PROBLEM Press the bank key again. Adjust the Squelch Control. For the Private bank scanning program frequencies into the bank before using.
Search wont start PROGRAM key wont work If you still have a problem
Adjust the Squelch Control. Check the antenna connection. Scan or search must first be stopped. MEMO LOCK Switch is ON. Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

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Technical Specifications
Banks: Total 7 banks: 6 Service banks and 1 Private bank. POLICE: 1769 programmed plus 30 programmable channels FIRE/EMS: 280 programmed plus 20 programmable channels AIR: 1,519 programmed. (All aircraft) MRN: 51 Programmed. (All Marine) WX: 10 programmed. (8 for NOAA weather service and 2 for CANADA) CB: 40 programmed. PRIVATE: 50 channels fully userprogrammable (Total 100 programmable channels)
Search Band: Total 13 Search bands: (All FM except aircraft band and CB (AM)) Band Frequency Coverage 25.0000 to 27.9950 MHz 28.0000 to 29.7000 MHz 30.0000 to 49.9950 MHz 50.0000 to 54.0000 MHz 108.0000 to 136.9875 MHz 137.0000 to 143.9950 MHz 144.0000 to 147.9950 MHz 148.0000 to 174.0000 MHz 406.0000 to 419.9875 MHz 420.0000 to 449.9875 MHz 450.0000 to 469.9875 MHz 470.0000 to 512.0000 MHz 806.0000 to 823.9875 MHz 849.0125 to 868.9875 MHz 894.0125 to 956.0000 MHz 12 dB SINAD. 0.8 V 25.000 - 28.000 MHz 0.3 V 28.000 - 54.000 MHz 0.4 V 137.000 - 174.000 MHz 0.3 V 406.000 - 512.000 MHz 0.6 V 108.000 - 136.9875 MHz 0.5 V 806.000 - 956.000 MHz 32 Mode AM FM FM FM AM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM Steps 5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 12.5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz

Sensitivity: (Nominal)

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Scan Rate: Search Rate:

100 channels per second 100 steps per second / 300 steps per second (5 kHz steps band only) 2 seconds Max 2.7 W 50 ohms (Impedance)
Scan Delay: Audio Output: Antenna:
Operating Temperature: 20C ( 4F) to + 60C (+ 140F) Size: Weight: 5-3/16"(W) x 5-3/4"(D) x 1-5/8"(H) 1 lb 6.5 oz.
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.

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One Year Limited Warranty
Important: WARRANTOR: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden 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 original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owners manual for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owners manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 (800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday