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2. To program 471.2375 into channel 5:
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Ifyou attempt toenter afrequency outside the range of the Uniden@BearcafC"
50XL. the display will show an ..E". If this ever happens, simply enter the
correct number. You may omit the decimal point when entering frequencies
in the VHF high band (136-174 MHz) and UHF (406-512 MHz.)
The Uniden@Bearcat'" 50XL has been designed to automatically enter trail-
ing zeros on these bands. On LOW BAND (29-54 MHz). YOUMUST PRESS
THE DECIMAL POINT or an ..E " will appear.
When first turned on after purchase or after batteries have been removed. a
test frequency will be found in each of the channels. When you program your
own frequencies, these testfrequencies will beerased untilpower iscompletely
lost.
SQUELCH
The squelch function controls the sensitivity ofthe receiver. Itadjusts the level
at which the scan mode will stop to receive a transmission on any frequency.
Rotate the "SQUELCH" control clockwise until you hear background noise
and then turn it back counterclockwise until the noise is silenced. This will set
the scanner to receive any transmission abovethe level of background noise.
You can adjust the squelch level to pick up more distant signals by turning
it clockwise. or less distant signals by turning it back.
MANUAL CHANNEL SELECTION
If you wish to select achannel manually, press and release the IMANUAL I
keyuntilthatchannelnumberappearsinthedisplay.Youcanalsopressthe
channel number, then the IMANUAL I key to directly access that channel.
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