You don't. The good news, though, is that all Uniden/Bear at 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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To reset a Uniden Bearcat scanner, first turn off the device. Then, while holding down the 'Hold' and 'Function' buttons, turn the scanner back on. Continue to hold the buttons until the display shows "Initializing" or "Resetting." This process will restore the scanner to its factory settings, erasing any stored frequencies and settings.
Follow the link to download/print the manual for your scanner. It will walk you through the programming process. http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC72XLTom.pdf
To program a Uniden Bearcat BC245XLT handheld scanner, first power on the device and press the "MANUAL" button to select a channel. Use the keypad to enter the desired frequency, then press "E" to save it. For trunked systems, press the "TRUNK" button, select the trunk type, and enter the control channel frequency. Finally, use the "SCANNER" button to start scanning the programmed frequencies.
it takes a 8 digit number example 1550.0100 palestine Texas
See the related link below for Jasper County, Texas.
Many owner's manuals are listed on the Uniden website which can be accessed through the link provided below in the Related Links section. Not all owner's manuals are listed. Some older models may require a bit of work to find depending on what model you are looking for.
To program a Uniden Bearcat BC60XLT scanner, first, turn on the device and select the frequency band you want to program. Use the "Manual" button to enter the desired frequency, then press "Enter" to save it to the selected memory channel. You can also use the "Search" feature to find active frequencies within a range. For more advanced programming, consult the user manual for details on using the memory banks and scanning modes.
To program your BC60XLT-1 Uniden Bearcat scanner in Washington State, first, locate the frequencies for local police, fire, and emergency services, which can often be found on websites like RadioReference. Turn on the scanner and press the "MAN" button to enter manual mode, then use the keypad to enter the desired frequency. You can also program channels by accessing the "PRG" mode, selecting an empty channel, and entering the frequency. Finally, ensure that you save your settings and scan for the programmed channels.
When you set up a Uniden Bearcat BC148XLT base scanner, you must program the frequencies you want to scan based on your area's frequencies. You do not need to include weather frequencies, because the BC148XLT includes weather frequencies pre-programmed in the base. You can add frequencies to your scanner in minutes, allowing you to customize the frequencies you scan.Press "Manual" to stop the scanning process. Press the number for the channel you want to program using the keypad on the scanner base. Press "Manual" after the channel number.Enter the frequency, including the decimals, using the buttons on the keypad.Press "E" to store the frequency.
There are many places that can be called to find out about warranties on a uniden scanner. One place is the official uniden web page. Walmart has some information about the scanner.