Introducing the Uniden UBC93XLT Scanner
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:04 am
Indroducing the Uniden UBC93XLT handheld scanner By Slipknot
On first inspection of opening the box, It is well wrapped in plastic with a nice yellow gloss finish on the outside.
The Package included a nicely put together CD-ROM Frequency database program. it takes a while to load but has more access to frequencies with an included postcode search function, company owner name of a frequency search function as well, something that the ACMA Database does not offer.
(Correct me if im wrong)
It also included a cigarette charger supply for the unit and as well as a mains plug pack transformer for the unit and can be powered just with these if batteries are absent and can be used to charge if batteries are absent.
Two AA rechagable batteries NiMH
Instruction manual and earphones to plug into the unit.
The manual is very well put together and easy to read.
On operation of the UBC93XLT, the only disadvantage of the unit is the sensitivity of the receive isn’t as super as Icom but is well above satisfactory for use.
Other good features include a chain search function so you can search a particular area of frequency and to the advantage of storing 10 banks of this so you can search 10 different chain searches of an area of frequency and the ability to select which banks to scan. For example it can search the ham bands: 144- 148mhz next bank 430-350mhz and so on.
Priority feature is also included for 1 channel on every bank so you will never miss important broadcasts
200 channel storage with 10 banks to choose from with 20 channels per bank.
pre programmed frequencies for different departments:
Railroad (unbelievably foul language)
Police (analogue)
Aviation band
UHF CB Radio
AM CB Radio
Marine
it also features a system that so far only Uniden has called close call.
if it is in close range of a transmitter but you don’t know the frequency, turn close call on and it will listen for any close frequencies, it can then alert you with beep and LCD screen lighting the it has found a frequency close by and will display it, you can then program it into your channels.
The frequency doesn’t stay on the screen for long.
The LCD screen has a orange backlight display and stays on for aprox 15 seconds when you press the light button and then after that if you keep pressing buttons it will reset the timer.
now we move onto other general features.
The UBC93XLT scanner can be connected to other antennas as it features on the top if it a male BNC connector and obviously includes its own antenna.
A belt clip is also present on the back of the unit and can be unscrewed of easily.
as mentioned before with the earphones, it also includes a sound jack so you can plug it into your computer or amplifier for whatever reason.
The UBC93XLT is very simular to the UBC92XLT so you can consider this the same review for it. There isn’t much difference that I can really care about between the two units, so if you thinking of purchasing a UBC 92XLT then this review counts for it of course, the UBC 92XLT isn’t sold anymore. They are both very easy to use units and you will have a lot of fun. The cheapest place I have found to buy this unit is at Prestige Communications in Malaga. www.prestigecom.com.au.
If you have any questions about this unit, please don’t hesitate to send me a PM, ill be more then happy to answer any questions for you before buying.
Enjoy.
On first inspection of opening the box, It is well wrapped in plastic with a nice yellow gloss finish on the outside.
The Package included a nicely put together CD-ROM Frequency database program. it takes a while to load but has more access to frequencies with an included postcode search function, company owner name of a frequency search function as well, something that the ACMA Database does not offer.
(Correct me if im wrong)
It also included a cigarette charger supply for the unit and as well as a mains plug pack transformer for the unit and can be powered just with these if batteries are absent and can be used to charge if batteries are absent.
Two AA rechagable batteries NiMH
Instruction manual and earphones to plug into the unit.
The manual is very well put together and easy to read.
On operation of the UBC93XLT, the only disadvantage of the unit is the sensitivity of the receive isn’t as super as Icom but is well above satisfactory for use.
Other good features include a chain search function so you can search a particular area of frequency and to the advantage of storing 10 banks of this so you can search 10 different chain searches of an area of frequency and the ability to select which banks to scan. For example it can search the ham bands: 144- 148mhz next bank 430-350mhz and so on.
Priority feature is also included for 1 channel on every bank so you will never miss important broadcasts
200 channel storage with 10 banks to choose from with 20 channels per bank.
pre programmed frequencies for different departments:
Railroad (unbelievably foul language)
Police (analogue)
Aviation band
UHF CB Radio
AM CB Radio
Marine
it also features a system that so far only Uniden has called close call.
if it is in close range of a transmitter but you don’t know the frequency, turn close call on and it will listen for any close frequencies, it can then alert you with beep and LCD screen lighting the it has found a frequency close by and will display it, you can then program it into your channels.
The frequency doesn’t stay on the screen for long.
The LCD screen has a orange backlight display and stays on for aprox 15 seconds when you press the light button and then after that if you keep pressing buttons it will reset the timer.
now we move onto other general features.
The UBC93XLT scanner can be connected to other antennas as it features on the top if it a male BNC connector and obviously includes its own antenna.
A belt clip is also present on the back of the unit and can be unscrewed of easily.
as mentioned before with the earphones, it also includes a sound jack so you can plug it into your computer or amplifier for whatever reason.
The UBC93XLT is very simular to the UBC92XLT so you can consider this the same review for it. There isn’t much difference that I can really care about between the two units, so if you thinking of purchasing a UBC 92XLT then this review counts for it of course, the UBC 92XLT isn’t sold anymore. They are both very easy to use units and you will have a lot of fun. The cheapest place I have found to buy this unit is at Prestige Communications in Malaga. www.prestigecom.com.au.
If you have any questions about this unit, please don’t hesitate to send me a PM, ill be more then happy to answer any questions for you before buying.
Enjoy.