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--- |\n|  |  |  |\n\nearcat  \nBC 172XL20 Channel Base Scanner  \n# INTRODUCTION\n\nCongratulations!You've chosen the Uniden Bearcat BC 172XL as your base scanner.TheBC 172XLhas beenengineered toexactingindustrial specificationsforreliable,dependable,operation.This radio gives you a full complement of bands,programmable channelfrequencies(no crystals required—everl)and much more.We are sure you will be proud toown the Bearcat BC 172XL,and to insure that you get the most out of allthe features,pleaseread this operating guide completely before using your scanner.If you have any questions orcomments about the Bearcat BC 172XL,please write the Uniden Customer Service Centerlisted on the back of this guide.Be sure to include your serial number.  \nAll Uniden Bearcat radio scanners are certified in accordance with FCC Rules andRegulations Part 15 as of the date of manufacture.  \n# WARNING\n\nUniden does not represent this unit to be waterproofed.To reduce the risk ofelectricalshock,fire hazard,or damage to the unit,do not expose to rain or moisture.  \n# UNPACKING YOUR UNIT\n\nCarefully remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the contents against thefollowing list:  \n● Uniden Bearcat BC 172XL  \n● Telescoping Antenna  \n● Operating Guide(read it and save)  \n·Product Registration Card(fill out and return)  \nIf any of these items are missing or if there are signs of physical damage,DO NOT attempt tooperate the unit.Notify your dealer or shipping carrier immediately.  \nNote:Keep the shipping carton and packing materials,as well as all printed material.Thiscarton serves as an excellent method to transport your new scanner for service or anyother reason.  \n# INSTALLATION\n\nINSTALLING THE ANTENNA  \nInsertthe connectorend of the telescoping antennaprovided into thereceptacle on rearof theunit.Anexternal antennamay behelpful infringe areas.Always use 50-70 ohm coaxial cablefor lead-in.For lengths in excess of 50 feet,RG8AU low-loss foam dielectric coax is 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thatmay beof sufficientmagnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  \nThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle sintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing)instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance.  \nWARNING:  \nTO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THISRECEIVER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  \n# SPECIFICATIONS\n\n## Band Coverage:\n\n11 Bands  \n## Frequency Range:\n\n10 Meter “Ham”  \n29.0-29.7 MHz  \nLow Band  \n29.7-50 MHz  \n6 Meter “Ham”  \n50.0-54.0 MHz  \nAircraft  \n108-136 MHz  \nMilitary Land Mobile  \n136-144 MHz  \n2 Meter “Ham”  \n144-148 MHz  \nHigh Band  \n148-174 MHz  \nFederal Government  \n406- 420 MHz  \n70 cm“Ham”  \n420-450 MHz  \n450-470 MHz  \nUHF Band  \n“T” Band  \n470—512 MHz  \n## Channels:\n\nAny 20 Channels n any band combinations  \n## Scan Speed:\n\n10 Channels per second  \nHlluminated Liquid Crystal  \n## Display:\n\nPower Requirement:  \nAC,120 Volts, 10 watts 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