How do I program a recency R1077 scanner and what's the range on the reception of this u it

Do a Google search for "regency R1077 scanner manual". There are over 21000 hits for this radio. Several of them are on Fixya.

I have a r1077 programmable scanner I'm trying to program it and I'm having trouble anything I key in keeps reading fr err in it every time. What should I do to fix this problem

Press "Manual", then press digit key ("0/10" thru "9") that corresponds with the channel to be changed ("0/10" = ch10). Next, press the digit and decimal point keys to enter the frequency in megahertz (Mhz) to be stored in the channel. To store 453.100 Mhz in channel 2, you would press "Manual", then "2". Press the following keys in order: "4" "5" "3" "." "1" "0" "0", followed by pressing the "Enter" key. Repeat this process for up to 10 channels.If you wish to clear unused channels, you should be able to select the channel, then enter "." followed by the "Enter" key.

This scanner will only accept frequencies between 30.000Mhz and 599.999 Mhz. Attempting to input frequencies outside this range will result in an error message.

I hope this helps and good luck! Please rate my reply. Thanks.

Your scanner does not receive frequencies between 54 and 137 MHz, and there's nothing you can do to enable reception in that block. Your only option is to purchase a scanner with air band coverage. Here are the reception ranges of the BC-60XLT-1:

29.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7-50 MHz VHF Low Band
50-54 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band
137-144 MHz Military Land Mobile
144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band
148-174 MHz VHF High Band
Above bands in 5 kHz steps
406-420 MHz Federal Government
420-450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band
450-470 MHz UHF Standard Band
470-512 MHz UHF "T" Band
Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps

Need the manual for your scanner? You can download and print it, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC60XLT-1om.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

put your scanner in manual mode.and then go to program mode and program your frequencies into your scanner.try that and see if that works.....if not it could be a problem in your Radio....

A replacement part for your scanner won't be difficult. I buy things like that at my local electronics supply store. I usually take in the old part, and say "I need one of these". They either have it, or can get it quickly.
My latest experience was to get a replacement circuit breaker for a Chinese generator. So these guys can get anything you need.
Best regards, --W/D--

Sorry, but there is no formula that can guarantee reception. The VHF and UHF signals monitored by a scanner will normally travel more than 20 miles, but they are strictly "line-of-sight" transmissions. If there are large buildings or hills/mountains between you and the transmitter, or if you live in valley, the signals may not reach you, even with an outdoor antenna. Your best bet is to borrow a scanner from a friend and check reception before you make an investment that may or may not work for you.

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

The ERROR message normally indicates that you've entered a frequency that's out of the scanner's tuning range. Check your manual to confirm that your frequencies are within the unit's reception capabilities. If the freq is in range and the problem continues, you may need to RESET or INITIALIZE the scanner to restore it to its original factory settings.

To RESET the PRO-135:
1. Power the scanner OFF.
2. While holding in the 2, 9 and PSE keys, power the scanner on. The process takes about 3 seconds to complete.

To INITIALIZE the scanner:
1. Power the scanner OFF
2. While holding in the 3, ENT, and PGM keys, power the scanner ON.
NOTE: The INITIALIZE process will delete/erase all of the information that you've programmed into the scanner.

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Your scanner does not support reception in the 250MHz range, and there is no way to "unlock" it or any other modern scanner to receive frequencies that it is not designed to receive. In order to receive transmissions in the Military Air band, 225-380MHz, you will need to purchase a different scanner - such as the Uniden Bearcat BC370CRS.

Bill B

The BC60XLT does not have a global search feature. In fact, this simple scanner has no search feature of any kind. Reception is limited to 10 user-programmable frequencies and 7 factory-programmed NOAA weather frequencies. If you need a manual for your scanner you can download it here:

http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC60XLTom.pdf