Uniden Ubc125xlt 3-3 Close call demo and explanation

[@Havanacuba1985]

Close call is ace , my first scanner was a realistic pro 32 in 87 , in 88 I got my class B ticket G 7BTH . Last radio I did was apps via the ISS with a kenwood thd7e . I don’t do any now but I think this radio with close call is great. I’m amazed at what you can get now. My first 2m rig cost about 200 odd and had thumb wheels for free selection , you can now get a baofeng dual band handy that fits in your shirt pocket for 30 quid. Amazing . Thanx for video 👍👍😄. 73

[@davidevans3359]

Just bought one of these contraptions, and this is exactly the information I was looking for (drone pilot in the vicinity of two glider clubs). Thank you very much!

[@SCzxjk]

Contraptions 🤣

[@carlylea]

Hey David, coming from a pilot, I'd suggest you find out what frequencies the clubs use and set your scanner to those frequencies if you're flying near their clubs. The close call feature might not exactly work, but having your radio set to their frequency will for sure.

[@davidevans3359]

@@carlylea Thanks mate. I figured it out and programmed their “tower” and “soaring “ frequencies in. All sorted.

[@357Shakey]

Nice video. In all the time I have owned this scanner (the American version - BC125AT - I never used the Close Call feature. Just frequencies I programmed and the Service Search function. Thumbs up!

[@bulldozer474]

My channels are all Locked help and safe mode help please

[@ianallard5453]

@@bulldozer474you still locked out? Sorry I took so long but I know how to fix that

[@marccarter1350]

Just bought one for aircraft shows, plus local airports, about 5 in total. I live in Salisbury, which I am informed is a scanner hotbed. Thanks for the lesson!

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

It’s a fantastic radio for the price have fun thanks

[@howatdstewart4529]

New to this live near air base lots action pulling my hair out trying to work this all out you have been a great help 👍

[@marccarter1350]

Thanks for that. I use the same scanner. There was no other choice tbh for portable. They're a great tool. Which portable antenna are you using? I have 2 Watsons, a Super gainer W-881, Waton Aircraft W-901, the super gainer is great for longer range passenger fights, but seems to not pick up Boscombe Down, my local military airbase. Whereas the smaller Waton Aircraft picks up military fights. My indoor discone does everything very well. Do you know of any portable antennas that will give me range, plus pick up everything?

[@clayp.e30_v86]

Picking up one of these tommorow with the extended magnet antenna ready for fairford air Show. First scanner I've ever had but can't see any reasons from searching why I shouldn't get this model. Thanks for this video I'm going to practice at my local airport before I head up to fairford 👍😎

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Clayp.E30 _V8 thanks for watching and check out my other video with a Live demo of close called picking up an aircraft many miles away

[@clayp.e30_v86]

Chris Andrews thanks I will check that out now 👌

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks mate there are about six videos on my channel covering various stuff

[@nickerrison-davey9099]

Cheers matey.Off to Donington tomorrow for BTCC and after watching your vid I might get to hear Circuit Control as well as Aircraft as they depart/arrive at East Midlands.....de G1OBF : )

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Okay great, it should work and let me know please. The supplied aerial is a bit weak, but it will work if you are near enough.

[@thedancingalien7766]

quite a neat display good graphics

[@DakkoDak]

Is there anyway to avoid a close call frequency ? Mine always pick up one frequency where there is weird buzzing noise

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

That’s a really interesting question. Close call locks on to a strong signal nearby. You have got little control over what it stops on other than changing the band or bands to seek.. so firstly, you could remove the band from the list in the close call menu. Which would not be ideal. Secondly, and I’m only guessing because I don’t have the radio handy, perhaps you could permanently lock out the frequency with the buzzing. It might avoid it being found.

[@bangersnmash4856]

Hi. Can you input a scan search of between 108-137 and scan just that range un till you find a signal? Or can you only Input frequencys and scan them.

[@Tracks777]

I look forward to more videos

[@kianrhys]

Could you please help I can't seem to pick anything up including atc I just get white noise I have a extendable antenna I use close call and I live under the 'Lichfield corridor'

[@Bamlydean]

Is there a way to set the close call so that it will automatically start playing as long as my programmed freq are not broadcasting? I have the 996p2 base unit and it would take my eyes off the road to have to hit the button to let the freq transmit

[@pipi666666666]

close call dnd

[@ГарикФарфоров]

The Close Call function has two modes for displaying the received frequency. In the first mode, you need to have time to press any button very quickly, to see the transmitter frequency. The second mode makes a temporary write to the databank memory register called CLOSE CALL HITS. The most difficult thing is to find and see what is written in this bank. Before each start of the CLOSE CALL function, it is necessary to enter the Close Call menu, find the Scan Hits function, go into it, and select SCAN HITS ON and press the PgmE button. After you start the Close Call only mode, and after, when you receive the carrier frequency, you can view it later, while the Close Call function is running, press the SCAN button, then immediately the HOLD button, you turn the knob at the top of the scanner counterclockwise and find the treasured data bank called CLOSE CALL HITS, and there are all your received frequencies. Функция Close Call имеет два режима отображения принятой частоты. В первом режиме нужно успеть очень быстро нажать на любую кнопку, чтобы увидеть частоту передатчика. Второй режим производит временную запись в реестр памяти банка данных под названием CLOSE CALL HITS. Самое сложное-это найти и посмотреть что записано в этом банке. Пред каждым началом запуска функции CLOSE CALL, нужно обязательно зайти в меню Close Call, найти функцию Scan Hits, зайти в неё, и выбрать SCAN HITS ON и нажать кнопку PgmE. После вы запускаете режим Close Call only, и после, когда вы примите несущую частоту, вы сможете позже её просмотреть, во время работы функции Close Call, нажимаете кнопку SCAN, затем сразу кнопку HOLD, ручкой-крутилкой наверху сканера вы крутите против часовой стрелки и находите заветный банк данных под названием CLOSE CALL HITS, а там все ваши принятые частоты.

[@mikemadill2881]

Close Call Priority/Close Call Do Not Disturb showing on my Uniden UBC125XLT. How do I take it off? Thank you very much.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Press function and then hold button. Choose top option close call mode. And in their select close call off

[@gregbarker580]

hi Chris I have the above scanner could you tell me if I can pick up my local shop watch radio frequency on close call? many thanks

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

greg barker No they have all gone digital I think

[@tikibar4me]

Very informative. Thanks for posting!

[@geirha75]

When listening to frequencies with subtones is there anything we should remember when scanning?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

What a great question. Transmissions that have tones are supposed to give privacy. Scanners by default, do not have tones enabled. Therefore we can hear the traffic.

[@mikem6xmn838]

Hi Chris just got one of these thanks for the demo. keep up the good work. 73s from m6xmn (mike)

[@andrewhowden5826]

How are you doing with the other radio !!?? Our repeaters are so quiet I don't want to waste any money,so the scanner is the other option but please let me know,thanks.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

If you are referring to the T1 it’s okay I can open Repeater 20 miles away. You cannot program it just from the radio. So I would not recommend for You’re only radio

[@andrewhowden5826]

Thanks for replying,as I thought, scanner then, thanks.

[@daveboy1247]

I am into VHF Airband (118~137mhz), I am thinking of buying this reciever and I am also interested in the Icom IC-R30, wonder which performs best on VHF Airband, Someone says that radio world charges £10 to put on selective programs, what are selective programs.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

I think the icon would perform a bit better but it's just too extortionate price. The 125 is good enough. It's very popular with the aircraft listening community. There is a Facebook with the same name for the 125. Join that and you can put the memories on for free you will just need the wire

[@Two-Old-Travellers]

We never stop learning

[@danielwoolcock7267]

Thanks for the video Andrew, just a quick question. What Ariel do you use when you are mobile? I've been told the 881 is a good all rounder.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Dan Leicester hi mate the ones I use are amateur radio dual band antennas. But the scan master ones are very good for moonraker

[@smislt]

I have the BC125AT and I assume it works the same as the UBC125XLT. Is there another way to delete hits in the Close Call hits bank OTHER than powering the scanner off and then on again??

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

smislt I presume it would run the same. I have not found another way to delete close call hits. Yes just power down the radio.

[@smislt]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio I figured out how to do it. While in the Close Call bank, scroll to any of the hits. Push Func then E. Scroll to Clear Bank, push E then E again.

[@thomasanreise3107]

Thanks. Do you still use this as your primary scanner?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes it is my only scanner but I am a radio ham and I have availability of other radios. But this is what I would recommend to get started in scanning

[@ThePollaxtroy]

Thanks m8 good video.

[@deanjones8656]

Could you or anyone , please explain how to operate the squelch function.

[@charlieforshaw]

Would you recommend this scanner for a 1st scanner

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

CF 11 without a doubt it is outstanding

[@charlieforshaw]

Chris Andrews I get that in it is outstanding but this would be my 1st radio so, would you say I should get this one or a cheaper easier one to use if so could you recommend me one as I can tell from watching your videos that you know what you are talking about

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Now this depends how technically minded you are. There are scanners which are easier to use. But with a little practice and watching videos and asking questions you will master it. Many people have this as their first radio and get on fine. I would recommend this as a first radio. It has good coverage and the closest call feature is a lot of fun. Check out my channel I have many videos for this radio covering different subjects.

[@charlieforshaw]

Chris Andrews thanks for the advice it has helped a lot

[@steveonimac]

hi when u hit mode it says Close Call OFF how do you change to ON ?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

From memory try clicking the knob at the top And then possibly left or right on the same knob

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

thx for the demo

[@Tracks777]

Great content. Keep it up!

[@redsrollingnow1]

Can I make a suggestion and that is when you go from fucntion to function and setting up, you do NOT show us exactly what you are cliking, pushing or twisting as your camera is too close to the receiver! I have spent hours trying to get my radio to function to no avail as it is so incredibly and ridiculously complicated! I'm seriously thinking of giving it to a charity shop as I've had enough of it. M

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thank you this is an old video and I appreciate the comment

[@stephenbrett4216]

Top guy Chris

[@richardhancock2771]

What can you here on these please

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Aircraft ham radio taxis security depends what is transmitting in your area

[@SCzxjk]

Unidens Close call is useless compared to whistler's spectrum sweeper.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks that is good information. I had tWhittler trx 1 and never had any luck with it.

[@mikemcguinness1304]

I've never understood why people are so bother about marine and air . how boring . Is there any ham radio to make me want to buy a scanner ?

[@ronaldvandijk9675]

Yes you can see trough walls