Questions on the Uniden BC75XLT power supply

[217]

I want to buy two of them. I want to use AC power only. What do I need? The owner's manual don't say much for AC power.



I do have a 4 outlet strip surge protector with two USB Ports. The ports are labeled 2.4 A. Will this work for me? If not what do I need.

 

[doctordialtone]

I do have a 4 outlet strip surge protector with two USB Ports. The ports are labeled 2.4 A. Will this work for me? If not what do I need.

Yes, based upon 500ma for the scanner and 2.4A for the supply

 

[217]

Does it need the batteries installed or will it power up without the batteries?

 

[doctordialtone]

Does it need the batteries installed or will it power up without the batteries?

Most scanners power up without the batteries.I don't own that scanner but I think you'll be fine.


Read the manual.

 

[pb_lonny]

The UBC126AT works without batteries. This should be the same.

 

[217]

Thank you.

 

[UnidenSupport]

USB is a standardized connection. Anything with a USB port should have the proper voltage so you should be able to power the scanner from any USB port, however I would stay away from anything labeled as fast charging because that can be hard on batteries that are not made to be fast charged.

you do not need batteries in your device to run it.

 

[Scan125]

The UBC125XLT also works OK on USB power with no installed batteries.

I would go a step further and suggest that if you do a lot of USB connected operation then then remove the batteries or set the charge time to the lowest time available to protect your batteries from overcharging damage.

 

[UPMan]

The scanner controls the rate of charge, so any adapter will work. I'd stay away from cheap adapters of any current rating, as they are more prone to be RF noisy and subject to failure.

Actually, even good USB adapters are RF noisy enough that you can't use them to power an AM radio...

 

[217]

AC power only, no batteries, no charging. These scanners will be turned on till they die.

 

[217]

you do not need batteries in your device to run it.

Must be some misinformation right there.

 

[217]

Anybody here with some real info on this scanner?

 

[Scan125]

Anybody here with some real info on this scanner?

What are you looking for? What do you have issues with?

The BC75XLT is/was the foundation for the 125 series. The 125 series basically added a better display and more memories. Beyond that I don't believe there were any other significant changes. With this in mind I suspect that the 75 will run with no batteries as long as it is powered by a USB cable.

 

[217]

What are you looking for? What do you have issues with?

The BC75XLT is/was the foundation for the 125 series. The 125 series basically added a better display and more memories. Beyond that I don't believe there were any other significant changes. With this in mind I suspect that the 75 will run with no batteries as long as it is powered by a USB cable.

I want to use AC power only. What do I need?

 

[Scan125]

All you then need is a USB Power Source. This could be a USB port on your PC or USB external hub or USB standalone charger.

 

[217]

All you then need is a USB Power Source. This could be a USB port on your PC or USB external hub or USB standalone charger.

Tried the PC, no luck. Tried the usb ports on KMC 4-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with 2.1A 2-Port USB Ports, no luck.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/612I5xbFdoL._SX425_.jpg

 

[wtp]

does the raio work at all ?

 

[pinballwiz86]

Tried the PC, no luck. Tried the usb ports on KMC 4-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with 2.1A 2-Port USB Ports, no luck.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/612I5xbFdoL._SX425_.jpg

Try a different USB cable dude. Some cables don't carry data/power..

 

[wtp]

RADIO...
don't type in the dark and watch TV.

 

[217]

Many thanks for all the help everyone. I decided to return both scanners.