Uniden bearcat scanner BC148XLT-1 Can't program it because it is locked out

It is an OLD scanner. New digital frequencies are not available to this scanner. The good news, though, is that all Uniden/Bearcat scanners in the 14X series are nearly identical in features and operation, so you can follow the link below to download/print the manual for the BC148XLT:

http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC148XLT%20%28Manual%29.pdf

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Hello, the good news, though, is that all Uniden/Bearcat scanners in the 14X series are nearly identical in features and operation, so you can follow the link below to download/print the manual for the BC148XLT:

http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC148XLT%20%28Manual%29.pdf

You need adobe reader to read the content.

Good luck

Your can download and print the manual for your scanner, at no cost, here:
http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC148XLT%20%28Manual%29.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

Programming the BC148XLT is pretty straight forward:
1. Power the scanner ON.
2. Press MANUAL to stop scanning.
3. Enter the number of the channel to be programmed.
4. Press MANUAL again.
5. Enter the frequency, including decimal point (ex: 250.145).
6. Press E to enter the data into memory.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to program remaining channels.

More detailed information can be found in the scanner's operating manual, which you can download/print here:

http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC148XLT%20%28Manual%29.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:

www.RadioReference.com

Bill B

You didn't mention what frequencies you're trying to program. BC148XLT coverage ends at 512 MHz, so you will get the error message if you try to program anything above that. Also, you must be sure to include the decimal point when programming a frequency into the scanner. I hope this helps.

Need the manual for your scanner? You can download/print it here:

http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC148XLT%20%28Manual%29.pdf

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, visit:

www.RadioReference.com

Bill B

HERE'S THE LINK
http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC148XLT-1%20%28Manual%29.pdf

If you mean what is on a particular channel that say the police in your area is on then go to http://www.nationalradiodata.com/resources-frameset.jsp?resources-citiesandcounties.html . Type in that complete address and it will bring you to a page where you click on the state you live in and if you want to go by city or county frequecies.

try this website here it has all uniden products http://www.uniden.com/index/manuals_results.cfm?cat=3 i believe it uses the same manual as BC248CLT

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/

I am having the EXACT same problem.