Uniden Bearcat 210Xlt

Bearcat210xlt

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Dec 16, 2007, 10:49:07 AM12/16/07

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Does anyone on this entire planet besides me own a Uniden Bearcat
210Xlt? I can't find anything on the internet. The closest I found was
an Electra Bearcat 210Xlt (?) And a Uniden Bearcat 210Xl, in which I
had to join a Yahoo radio group to grab a PDF Manual for.

I would like to know if anyone knows where I can get a free PDF
manual. I would also like to know if anyone else owns one, what
"Electra" is or was, how old BC210Xlt is, and just why the heck is it
so rare?!?

My Grandfather gave me my 210Xlt, and I have 15 freq. programed into
it. (2 Air-Traffic Control Canada, 1 Ham frequency, 1 T.V station
(Global, 407.287), and the rest Gov't/Police/Fire, all in the VHF
band, except for the T.V station.

Thank You In Advance!
-Trent

poppa42

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Dec 16, 2007, 2:01:14 PM12/16/07

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Uniden bought the "Bearcat" division of Electra in 1984. I think the Electra
210XL was made around 1982.

"Bearcat210xlt" <tre...@msn.com> wrote in message
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David L. Wilson

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Dec 16, 2007, 5:36:58 PM12/16/07

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"poppa42" <pop...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Uniden bought the "Bearcat" division of Electra in 1984. I think the
> Electra
> 210XL was made around 1982.
>
> "Bearcat210xlt" <tre...@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:aed8ac9f-d1cb-40c2...@a35g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> Does anyone on this entire planet besides me own a Uniden Bearcat
>> 210Xlt? I can't find anything on the internet. The closest I found was
>> an Electra Bearcat 210Xlt (?) And a Uniden Bearcat 210Xl, in which I
>> had to join a Yahoo radio group to grab a PDF Manual for.
>>
>> I would like to know if anyone knows where I can get a free PDF
>> manual. I would also like to know if anyone else owns one, what
>> "Electra" is or was, how old BC210Xlt is, and just why the heck is it
>> so rare?!?

It is so rare because it is so old. I had one before I was married 28 years
ago,

jdon...@gmail.com

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Jan 30, 2008, 9:37:24 AM1/30/08

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Hey Trent
Yeah someone else does have one Mine has been sitting on my
living room table since 1982. I also have an operators manual for it.
If you would like a copy of it,email me your snail mail address and
I'll send you a copy (I'm not very good with a computer,or I would
send it to you email John

radiosrfun

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Jan 30, 2008, 9:59:52 AM1/30/08

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<jdon...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I know a guy who has a "Service" manual for it - bought a copy off him a
while back. Charged me - $12.50 plus shipping. Not too bad considering
postage and copying fees (not to mention time to do so).

dickbe...@gmail.com

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May 25, 2013, 8:46:34 PM5/25/13

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Do u still have that or has anyone found the precious manual yet?

regina.m...@gmail.com

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Jul 7, 2013, 7:29:11 PM7/7/13

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My husband bought a uniden bearcat 210 XLT yesterday at a pawn shop on a whim. I have not been able to find anything on it on the internet but stumbled across your post. It picked up the weather channel loud and clear this morning and got a PSA from the local station about flood water here but nothing since. I think Ive messed something up by pushing buttons. Sure would like to get it back like kt was before he gets back home.

John Szalay

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Jul 7, 2013, 8:30:26 PM7/7/13

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regina.m...@gmail.com wrote in
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owners manual

http://www.repeater-builder.com/uniden/pdf/uniden-bearcat-bc210xl-owners-
man.pdf

John Szalay

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Jul 8, 2013, 10:46:56 AM7/8/13

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regina.m...@gmail.com wrote in
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specs

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanners/BC210XLT.html

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanners/BC210XL.html

the manual for the 210XL will cover most all the basics...

sundae...@gmail.com

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Aug 25, 2013, 10:02:54 PM8/25/13

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mrgto...@gmail.com

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Sep 14, 2013, 8:09:03 PM9/14/13

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mrgto...@gmail.com

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Sep 14, 2013, 8:11:00 PM9/14/13

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This should do. Whomever origionally posted this information mispelled the model# 21o-xlt (ZIO xlt)

http://www.qsl.net/kp4md/bc210xlt.pdf

On Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:49:07 AM UTC-6, Bearcat210xlt wrote:

Channel Jumper

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Sep 30, 2013, 8:07:45 PM9/30/13

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mrgto...@gmail.com;809736 Wrote:
> This should do. Whomever origionally posted this information mispelled
> the model# 21o-xlt (ZIO xlt)
>
>
> http://www.qsl.net/kp4md/bc210xlt.pdf
>
>
>
>

> On Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:49:07 AM UTC-6, Bearcat210xlt wrote:-

> Does anyone on this entire planet besides me own a Uniden Bearcat
> 210Xlt? I can't find anything on the internet. The closest I found was
> an Electra Bearcat 210Xlt (?) And a Uniden Bearcat 210Xl, in which I
> had to join a Yahoo radio group to grab a PDF Manual for.
>
> I would like to know if anyone knows where I can get a free PDF
> manual. I would also like to know if anyone else owns one, what
> "Electra" is or was, how old BC210Xlt is, and just why the heck is it
> so rare?!?
>
> My Grandfather gave me my 210Xlt, and I have 15 freq. programed into
> it. (2 Air-Traffic Control Canada, 1 Ham frequency, 1 T.V station
> (Global, 407.287), and the rest Gov't/Police/Fire, all in the VHF
> band, except for the T.V station.
>
> Thank You In Advance!

> -Trent-

Why do you need a manual?

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tamm...@aol.com

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Mar 4, 2015, 10:29:39 AM3/4/15

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I also have one. Trying to find help on fixing mine. The antenna got knocked and fell out. Now it just scans. Won't pick up amything

Retired

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Mar 4, 2015, 11:53:25 AM3/4/15

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Is the antenna itself broken, or is the socket on the back of the
scanner broken internally ??

If the antenna, any antenna with an "automotive/car radio" style plug
should work.

If the jack/socket/connector, any competent technician or shop should
be able to replace it a minimum cost. It's a standard part

http://radiopics.com/Bearcat/Uniden%20Bearcat_BC210XLT.htm

richar...@gmail.com

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Jul 19, 2015, 7:01:47 AM7/19/15

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i programmed the code in my scanner that you had posted thanks...

Channel Jumper

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Jul 23, 2015, 9:13:06 AM7/23/15

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The Uniden Bearcat BC-210XLT is a full featured, 40 channel (two banks
of 20) scanner that covers VHF Low Band, Air Band, VHF High Band and
UHF. The Priority channel is checked every two seconds. Channel Lockout
allows you to skip channels you don't want to hear. The Weather Search
feature gives you instant access to your local NOAA weather station.
Programming is easy. Just key in the desired frequency. You can see the
entire frequency on the green vacuum florescent display. Scanning is at
15 channels per second. Automatic or manual squelch is available.

In its day, it was a reasonably good table top programmable 40 channel
scanner.

Print it yourself here -
http://tinyurl.com/pc8wbds

Geesh, you must be dumb!
If you know how to program it - there isn't much else you would need the
manual for!

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Channel Jumper

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Jul 23, 2015, 10:13:04 AM7/23/15

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Electra Corporation, A Division of MASCO Corporation, Cumberland Indiana
was the company that manufactured the older model of scanner - same
model for Uniden - before they started using a offshore manufacturer.
Japan, Korea, etc...

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jkd...@yahoo.com

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Aug 19, 2015, 5:04:54 PM8/19/15

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We have the same scanner. However our problem isn't a manual. Its how to get it programmed.

john szalay

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Aug 19, 2015, 8:01:33 PM8/19/15

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jkd...@yahoo.com wrote in
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> We have the same scanner. However our problem isn't a manual. Its how
> to get it programmed.
>

really very simple programming, however in to-days digital world of very
limited use. I use mine to monitor some of the older services such as
marine channels on the river.. otherwise police & fire in our area is all
digital.. as well as all metro services.

what do you need to know ?

Channel Jumper

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Sep 9, 2015, 12:13:06 AM9/9/15

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jkd...@yahoo.com;844282 Wrote:
> We have the same scanner. However our problem isn't a manual. Its how to
> get it programmed.

Most Bearcat scanners, you first put it in VFO mode and then you tune to
the frequency you desire and then you hit the save button and assign it
a channel number.

Or you can press the Enter button and program the frequency directly to
the VFO by entering it with the key pad and then pressing save and
assigning it a channel number.

So simple my 5 year old daughter could do it!

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edtr...@earthlink.net

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Jul 12, 2016, 5:38:41 PM7/12/16

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edtr...@earthlink.net

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Jul 12, 2016, 5:45:35 PM7/12/16

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On Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 9:49:07 AM UTC-6, Bearcat210xlt wrote:

I have a BEARCAT 210 XL. trying to find schmatic on this scanner--Ed Courtney edtr...@earthlink.net

edtr...@earthlink.net

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Jul 12, 2016, 5:46:34 PM7/12/16

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On Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 9:49:07 AM UTC-6, Bearcat210xlt wrote:

Ed Courtney

john Szalay

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Jul 12, 2016, 6:51:13 PM7/12/16

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edtr...@earthlink.net wrote in
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http://w5jgv.com/downloads/Bearcat/Bearcat%20210XL%20Scanner%
20Schematic.pdf

eric....@gmail.com

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Feb 9, 2018, 8:03:49 PM2/9/18

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I own one. I’ve had it since it was brand new in 1990. In fact, I’m listening to it right now. Working as well as the day it came out of the box.