20 Most Recent Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Follow the instructions beginning on page 33 of the manual.

Most Ham Radio outlet stores sell current frequency lists--depending on type of scanner you have (trunking, digital etc) you may be able to program not to mention doing a search mode for the scanner.

• Before I list the steps on how to Set up your scanner I will say that I can get some frequencies for you if you list your city, state or zip code. I can also give you a manual upon request, free.

1. First step is to get some frequencies.
2. First press the "HOLD" button.
3. Now enter the number for the channel that you want to store a frequency in.
4. Now press "func" and "prg" buttons together and the channel will appear.
5. Now enter the frequencies with the numbers on the keypad, don't forget the decimal [.] .
6. Now press the "E" button to store the frequency.
7. Repeat the above steps until you have all frequencies stored you want.

• If during programming you ever see the word "error" then you entered an invalid frequency.

• If you have any comments please feel free to leave them here.
• Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa.

Regards, Tony

• First you have to get some frequencies. If you go here http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/ and enter your state, city, or zip code and get some local frequencies.

• Now to program the frequencies.

1. Press the "HOLD" button.
2. Now pick a Chanel you want to store a frequency in.
3. Now press "Func" and "Pgm" buttons and the channel appears.
4. Now enter the frequency and don't forget to include the decimal point in this process.
5. Now press "E" to enter the information.
6. Repeat the steps until your scanner is programmed how you want it to be.

• Here is a copy of the manual as well so you can become more familiar with all the features. http://www.mediafire.com/?4ibpqp4bb8m3sqk When you get to the link click on "Click here to start download from MediaFire.." and the PDF will download onto your computer.

• If you have any comments please feel free to leave them here.
• Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa.

Regards, Tony

• Hi, I can help.

• If your getting transmissions then the receive is working.If your squelch is not adjusting out then it is possible your antenna, or the connector, is not working right. Hand held scanner antennas are the same across the board as for frequency use. The connector your antenna uses is a standard BNC connector. So your antenna is really universal which mean you don't have to go to Uniden and pay top dollar for their antenna.

• Now it is possible the squelch knob is giving you trouble. but I would see if you can borrow an antenna just to try from anyone you know that has a hand held scanner. As long as their scanner works well with that antenna it should on yours too. If it don't then check the connector for the antenna on the scanner and make sure it is not loose. You can open the scanner and just eyeball the connections and make sure no soldier joints are not cold.

• If you have any comments please feel free to leave them here.
• Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa.

Regards, Tony

what it is because that your other banks are locked out and thats why it by passes your frequencies...unlock your banks and it will stop on the transmissions...

Its because its not programmed...

Its Because you didn't enter them into your Scanner

I have one of these scanners they are kinda hard to program uniden could of made it simple.....Ok you have to hit your function button first...Then hit your e button enter button the enter button and it will go to program...The enter button and the program button is the same just go to your enter button. e button this will put your scanner into program mode...then you can start entering your frequencies...if you don't have it in program mode it will show error...If you have any more problems you can e mail me [email protected]

hit your function button and then you number 6 button you service button and toggle thru your number 6 button till you see your aircraft..and it will start scanning aircraft,,I have this scanner it hard to operate.....Barry you can email me at [email protected]

I have this scanner its a little hard to operate uniden should have it simple.......Ok Its because you have your scanner in manual mode you have your hold button on. just hit your scan button and it will start scanning your frequencies......And if any of you have problems with this scanner you can e mail me [email protected] i will charge you a little amount...

Just to verify you are trying to program frequencies the scanner is able to receive.
This unit is limited to the following freq range.
25.0-27.995
28.0-29.695
29.7-49.995
50.0-54.0 5
108.0-136.9875
137.0-143.995
144.0-147.995
148.0-174.0 5
406.0-419.99375
420.0-449.99375
450.0-469.99375
470.0-512.0 6.25

If the frequencies your are trying to enter or outside these bands you will get a error.

Next Direct Entry Mode Programming
Press Func. + PGM
Press E to enter ch in current location
To change location pres func + Up ^ or down key to choose location then press E
Enter your freq then press E

Hope this helps.

these scanners are a little hard to operate i have one of these it took me a while...Ok its because you have it on hold.when you turn your scanner on press your scan button.and your scanner should start scanning...

You can download and print the complete manual for your scanner, at no cost here:

http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC72XLTom.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.
Listening in since the 60's

Hi,

You can download and print the instruction manual in PDF format by clicking this link.

Adobe PDF Reader is required to view this manual. Download Adobe Reader

Hope this helps. Kindly let me know if you have any difficulty in downloading the manual.

Thanks for using FixYa.

Your BC72XLT SCAN feature samples one frequency/channel at a time, but it should only stop on active frequencies. If it's stopping on inactive frequencies you may need to adjust the squelch. For more details on programming and operating your scanner you can download and print the factory manual, at no cost, here:

http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC72XLTom.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

The two battery types are completely interchangeable. Set the charger for NiCd and the NiMH will charge faster and last longer than the NiCds did.

hello to unlock enter bank 1 then press and hold L/o button untill it is removed from screen then all you do is press pgm enter your frequency and then press enter goodluck