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.
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Your scanner uses a standard BNC antenna connector. Check eBay and ScannerMaster.com for available antennas.
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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.
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Follow the link below to download/print the manual for your scanner. It will answer all of your programming questions: http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC72XLTom.pdf
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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 Bill B