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Resetting the Scanner (Clearing all Memories)
To reset the scanner to factory defaults, turn off the scanner. Then, while holding down 2, 9, and HOLD, turn on the scanner. All scanner memory contents are erased.
Go to http://www.uniden.com/content/ebiz/uniden/resources/ownersmanuals/BC340CRSom.pdf to download a PDF version of the user manual. No, you can't pickup cell phones. Be careful it is illeagle to listen to cell phones or encrypted communications. Todays cell phones are no longer Analog, they are digital and can't be monitored. Have Fun Scanning. You can find more information about scanners and frequencies at www.radioreference.com.
Here's a link to the manual for the UBC175XL. It shows the Australian frequency bands, but programming and operation are identical to your scanner. http://www.uniden.com.au/RESOURCES_MAIN/pdfs/UBC175XL.PDF
To program a known frequency into the BC340CRS: - Power the scanner ON - Press the E/PGM key to enter programming mode - Enter the number of the channel that you wish to program - Press HOLD - Enter the frequency, including the decimal point (e.g., 156.225) - Press E/PGM to enter the frequency into memory
Press the UP or DOWN arrow to advance to the next channel you wish to program
Press HOLD or SCAN to exit the programming mode.
More detailed programming instructions can be found in the factory operating manual which you can download and print, free of charge, here:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. The BC340CRS has a weather monitor feature that will let you listen to any NOAA weather channels that are active in your area, but it does not have a weather alert feature. To get this feature you'll need to move up to the BC370CRS.
Need the manual for your BC340CRS? You can download/print it here: http://www.radiopics.com/1.%20Manuals/Bearcat/Bearcat%20BC340CRS%20%28Manual%29.pdf
For a comprehensive database of active frequencies in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
hi . i w given a Uniden Bearcat 175XL 16 channel scanning radio. the OPERATION buttons are: PRI SPEED WX LIMIT SRCH HOLD DELAY LOCKOUT and in orage color: SCAN MANUAL. please help. the only thing i can get to hear is the WEATHER CHANNEL. i cant even hear the squelch. can u help
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