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... radio designed for easy operation and dependability. Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your state, and the scanner will do the rest. Best of the BCT-10 Highway Information System & Scanning Radio! Plus, new built-in Speaker • Pre-Programmed Scanner covers all , you with Strength Meter ... Built-in technology sounds an alarm when a highway patrol unit using a mobile extender is detected! State-of weather channels. With the BCT-10 Scanning Radio, you can listen to hundreds of highway patrol and police frequencies, as well as a number of -the-art engineering and ...
... radio designed for easy operation and dependability. Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your state, and the scanner will do the rest. Best of the BCT-10 Highway Information System & Scanning Radio! Plus, new built-in Speaker • Pre-Programmed Scanner covers all , you with Strength Meter ... Built-in technology sounds an alarm when a highway patrol unit using a mobile extender is detected! State-of weather channels. With the BCT-10 Scanning Radio, you can listen to hundreds of highway patrol and police frequencies, as well as a number of -the-art engineering and ...
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....44 kHz means that the waves are moving all the way up and all the way down and back all the way up . When the BCT-10 detects the presence of a signal on a different, but lower, frequency. Scanning Scanning is the process by which your scanning radio looks for example someone...it, it stops, allowing you to listen to their cars, signals from the station and transmits it will trigger an audio and visual alarm. 2 The BCT-10's Highway Patrol Alert System also looks for the presence of times in the channels it is a transmitter/receiver that these frequencies, it to look at....
....44 kHz means that the waves are moving all the way up and all the way down and back all the way up . When the BCT-10 detects the presence of a signal on a different, but lower, frequency. Scanning Scanning is the process by which your scanning radio looks for example someone...it, it stops, allowing you to listen to their cars, signals from the station and transmits it will trigger an audio and visual alarm. 2 The BCT-10's Highway Patrol Alert System also looks for the presence of times in the channels it is a transmitter/receiver that these frequencies, it to look at....
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Flexible Mobile Antenna Other Printed Material Straight Power Cord 4 4 4 Cigarette Adapter Power BCT-10 Operating Guide Cord BCT-10 Antenna SBCCATN1N0ER OFF Operating Guide HOLD ALARM MUTE STATE SYHSIGTEHMWAY MODE L/0 The BCT-10 Highway Information System Windshield Mounting Bracket and Hardware Visor Clip Mounting Bracket ALARM HOLD STATE MUTE MODE L/0 OFF HIGHWAY SYSTEM Included with Your BCT-10 Scanner 4 If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Flexible Mobile Antenna Other Printed Material Straight Power Cord 4 4 4 Cigarette Adapter Power BCT-10 Operating Guide Cord BCT-10 Antenna SBCCATN1N0ER OFF Operating Guide HOLD ALARM MUTE STATE SYHSIGTEHMWAY MODE L/0 The BCT-10 Highway Information System Windshield Mounting Bracket and Hardware Visor Clip Mounting Bracket ALARM HOLD STATE MUTE MODE L/0 OFF HIGHWAY SYSTEM Included with Your BCT-10 Scanner 4 If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
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... a highly sensitive antenna to put your scanner, please keep in mind one important factor: For safety, do not mount the BCT-10 in a location where it will obstruct your driving vision. It should not be obstructed and should be pointed as extreme changes in the glove compartment ... the unit in direct sunlight or in temperature may cause internal damage. Before you less susceptible to break-in and theft. • Be sure the BCT-10 is located on the method of installation and the direction of the automobile. 5 Also, removing the unit from the windshield makes you decide where to...
... a highly sensitive antenna to put your scanner, please keep in mind one important factor: For safety, do not mount the BCT-10 in a location where it will obstruct your driving vision. It should not be obstructed and should be pointed as extreme changes in the glove compartment ... the unit in direct sunlight or in temperature may cause internal damage. Before you less susceptible to break-in and theft. • Be sure the BCT-10 is located on the method of installation and the direction of the automobile. 5 Also, removing the unit from the windshield makes you decide where to...
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Installation Installing the Antenna BCT-10 Antenna 1. Flexible Mobile Antenna 1. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver's vision in any way. 2. Mount the antenna on the inside of the antenna and attach it to the BCT-10. Pinch the sides of the windshield at the far right-hand (passenger) side. Route the antenna cable down the edge of the windshield and around the dash. 6
Installation Installing the Antenna BCT-10 Antenna 1. Flexible Mobile Antenna 1. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver's vision in any way. 2. Mount the antenna on the inside of the antenna and attach it to the BCT-10. Pinch the sides of the windshield at the far right-hand (passenger) side. Route the antenna cable down the edge of the windshield and around the dash. 6
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SQUELCH Slots Note: Make sure that the bracket tabs fit securely in or out of anyone getting in the slots. 7 HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 Mounting the BCT-10 Visor Mounting 1. Plug the cable's BNC connector into the BCT-10. Installation Caution: Be sure the cable is out of the way of the car. 3. Snap the visor clip onto the BCT-10.
SQUELCH Slots Note: Make sure that the bracket tabs fit securely in or out of anyone getting in the slots. 7 HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 Mounting the BCT-10 Visor Mounting 1. Plug the cable's BNC connector into the BCT-10. Installation Caution: Be sure the cable is out of the way of the car. 3. Snap the visor clip onto the BCT-10.
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SQUELCH 3. Adjust the angle of the visor. Slide the clip over the front of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possible. SQUELCH Note: You can remove and replace the BCT-10 by sliding both the unit and the visor mount off and on the visor. 8 Installation 2.
SQUELCH 3. Adjust the angle of the visor. Slide the clip over the front of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possible. SQUELCH Note: You can remove and replace the BCT-10 by sliding both the unit and the visor mount off and on the visor. 8 Installation 2.
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... guidelines on your windshield. Windshield 2. Metal Mounting Bracket 4. VOLUME OFF Caution: Do Not adjust the metal mounting bracket with the BCT-10 attached. Your VOLUME BCT-10 should look like the OFF example at the right once it is installed. Find a good position for best position. 1 34... 1. Refer to adjust it for the BCT-10 on mounting positions. 2. Metal Mounting 2 Bracket parallel to the bracket and the unit. 9 Doing so can cause damage to road 3. Road...
... guidelines on your windshield. Windshield 2. Metal Mounting Bracket 4. VOLUME OFF Caution: Do Not adjust the metal mounting bracket with the BCT-10 attached. Your VOLUME BCT-10 should look like the OFF example at the right once it is installed. Find a good position for best position. 1 34... 1. Refer to adjust it for the BCT-10 on mounting positions. 2. Metal Mounting 2 Bracket parallel to the bracket and the unit. 9 Doing so can cause damage to road 3. Road...
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Snap the windshield mounting clip onto the BCT-10. Slide the plastic windshield mounting clip into the plastic portion at three different positions. Installation 4. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 The mounting clip locks into the the metal mounting bracket. These positions can be used for vehicles with windshields that are slanted back. 10 The back position can be used for vehicles with different vertical angles of their windshields. VOLUME OFF Slots 5.
Snap the windshield mounting clip onto the BCT-10. Slide the plastic windshield mounting clip into the plastic portion at three different positions. Installation 4. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 The mounting clip locks into the the metal mounting bracket. These positions can be used for vehicles with windshields that are slanted back. 10 The back position can be used for vehicles with different vertical angles of their windshields. VOLUME OFF Slots 5.
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Installation VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF SQUELCH 11 If the BCT-10 does not fit flush against the windshield. Place the bracket and the BCT-10 in the proper location on the windshield of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possible. Adjust the angle of your vehicle and press the suction cups firmly against the windshield, try a different position on the metal mounting bracket. 7. 6.
Installation VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF SQUELCH 11 If the BCT-10 does not fit flush against the windshield. Place the bracket and the BCT-10 in the proper location on the windshield of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possible. Adjust the angle of your vehicle and press the suction cups firmly against the windshield, try a different position on the metal mounting bracket. 7. 6.
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Connect the other wire to a 12V DC source in your vehicle's fuse box. 2. Connect the positive wire to ground. 12 OFF HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE Fuse Box The straight power cord provided with 12V DC, negative ground power systems. Operation of the unit on other voltages or polarities will cause damage to the unit and may create a fire hazard. Connecting the Power Direct Connection WARNING: The BCT-10 is designed to operate only with the unit has bare wires at one end, and a small connector at the other end. 1.
Connect the other wire to a 12V DC source in your vehicle's fuse box. 2. Connect the positive wire to ground. 12 OFF HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE Fuse Box The straight power cord provided with 12V DC, negative ground power systems. Operation of the unit on other voltages or polarities will cause damage to the unit and may create a fire hazard. Connecting the Power Direct Connection WARNING: The BCT-10 is designed to operate only with the unit has bare wires at one end, and a small connector at the other end. 1.
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Insert the small connector into the Control Unit at the jack labeled "DC 12V." OFF HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE 2. Note: Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operation or cause a tripping hazard. 4. Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-10. Plug the power cord connector into the jack on the side of your vehicle. 13 Insert the other end into the jack. Note: Push the connector firmly into the cigarette lighter socket of the unit. Connecting the Power 3.
Insert the small connector into the Control Unit at the jack labeled "DC 12V." OFF HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE 2. Note: Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operation or cause a tripping hazard. 4. Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-10. Plug the power cord connector into the jack on the side of your vehicle. 13 Insert the other end into the jack. Note: Push the connector firmly into the cigarette lighter socket of the unit. Connecting the Power 3.
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...-on, a self-test is also sounded. An Alert tone is performed. Operating Instructions Applying Power 1. This tells you that the scanner is working properly. 4. The BCT-10 always comes on the scanner. MUTE DISPLAY SR HP WX LP MUTE HOLD 9 MUTE TX HOLD 15 Turn the OFF/VOLUME control counter clockwise to...
...-on, a self-test is also sounded. An Alert tone is performed. Operating Instructions Applying Power 1. This tells you that the scanner is working properly. 4. The BCT-10 always comes on the scanner. MUTE DISPLAY SR HP WX LP MUTE HOLD 9 MUTE TX HOLD 15 Turn the OFF/VOLUME control counter clockwise to...
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... control more counterclockwise to reduce the range of the Alert feature. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through. If this happens, turn the BCT-10 off, and back on, to a short distance. 17 Sometimes when you open the Squelch, you may trigger the Alert feature even though no highway patrol...
... control more counterclockwise to reduce the range of the Alert feature. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through. If this happens, turn the BCT-10 off, and back on, to a short distance. 17 Sometimes when you open the Squelch, you may trigger the Alert feature even though no highway patrol...
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When the BCT-10 finds an active frequency it resumes scanning. Operating Instructions Selecting the Frequencies to Scan Scanning All Frequencies Note: The Alert feature is blinking on the LED display. To scan all frequencies (except Weather), press the S key repeatedly or press and hold the S key until "XX" is not active in this mode. 1. MUTE XX HOLD 2. All frequencies, except weather channels, are scanned for an active transmission. 3. MUTE XX HOLD Note: The M key does not operate in two second delay before it activates a buit-in XX mode. 20
When the BCT-10 finds an active frequency it resumes scanning. Operating Instructions Selecting the Frequencies to Scan Scanning All Frequencies Note: The Alert feature is blinking on the LED display. To scan all frequencies (except Weather), press the S key repeatedly or press and hold the S key until "XX" is not active in this mode. 1. MUTE XX HOLD 2. All frequencies, except weather channels, are scanned for an active transmission. 3. MUTE XX HOLD Note: The M key does not operate in two second delay before it activates a buit-in XX mode. 20
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While scanning, the BCT-10 displays the state code for two seconds before it displays HP in the LED display. MUTE HP HOLD MUTE HP HOLD MUTE TX HOLD MUTE HP HOLD 21 Operating Instructions Scanning Highway Patrol Frequencies 1. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 2. When the BCT-10 detects an active frequency, it resumes scanning. and stops for the state you selected. The HP LED lights up. 3. To scan highway patrol frequencies exclusively, press the M key repeatedly until HP is blinking in the LED.
While scanning, the BCT-10 displays the state code for two seconds before it displays HP in the LED display. MUTE HP HOLD MUTE HP HOLD MUTE TX HOLD MUTE HP HOLD 21 Operating Instructions Scanning Highway Patrol Frequencies 1. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 2. When the BCT-10 detects an active frequency, it resumes scanning. and stops for the state you selected. The HP LED lights up. 3. To scan highway patrol frequencies exclusively, press the M key repeatedly until HP is blinking in the LED.
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... LP is blinking on the LED. 22 MUTE LP HOLD MUTE LP HOLD MUTE TX HOLD MUTE LP HOLD MUTE HP HOLD When the BCT-10 detects an active frequency, it displays LP when monitoring an active local police frequency and HP when monitoring an active highway patrol frequency. The... LP and HP LED's will stop for the state you selected. Operating Instructions Scanning All Police Frequencies 1. The BCT-10 will light up. 3. While scanning, the BCT-10 displays the state code for two seconds, and then resume scanning with the state code displayed on the LED display. HIGHWAY SYSTEM...
... LP is blinking on the LED. 22 MUTE LP HOLD MUTE LP HOLD MUTE TX HOLD MUTE LP HOLD MUTE HP HOLD When the BCT-10 detects an active frequency, it displays LP when monitoring an active local police frequency and HP when monitoring an active highway patrol frequency. The... LP and HP LED's will stop for the state you selected. Operating Instructions Scanning All Police Frequencies 1. The BCT-10 will light up. 3. While scanning, the BCT-10 displays the state code for two seconds, and then resume scanning with the state code displayed on the LED display. HIGHWAY SYSTEM...
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.... MUTE 04 HOLD MUTE HP HOLD Strength 1-2 3-5 6-8 9 Duration 3 Minutes 2 Minutes 1 Minute 30 Seconds Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm Range A range setting is in use, your BCT-10 will set the range for 2 seconds. Signal strength is measured from 1- 9 will return to the HP display. Press and Hold the M key for either standard...
.... MUTE 04 HOLD MUTE HP HOLD Strength 1-2 3-5 6-8 9 Duration 3 Minutes 2 Minutes 1 Minute 30 Seconds Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm Range A range setting is in use, your BCT-10 will set the range for 2 seconds. Signal strength is measured from 1- 9 will return to the HP display. Press and Hold the M key for either standard...
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While scanning, the BCT-10 will display WX. Press the L key to make the BCT-10 scan for the next weather frequency. To monitor weather frequencies, press the M key repeatedly until WX is blinking on the LED display. When the BCT-10 detects an active frequency, it displays the weather channel in the LED and stops scanning. 3. Operating Instructions HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 2. Monitoring Weather Frequencies 1. MUTE WX HOLD MUTE WX HOLD MUTE W2 HOLD SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 27
While scanning, the BCT-10 will display WX. Press the L key to make the BCT-10 scan for the next weather frequency. To monitor weather frequencies, press the M key repeatedly until WX is blinking on the LED display. When the BCT-10 detects an active frequency, it displays the weather channel in the LED and stops scanning. 3. Operating Instructions HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 2. Monitoring Weather Frequencies 1. MUTE WX HOLD MUTE WX HOLD MUTE W2 HOLD SYSTEM ALARM MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/0 27
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... not be of immediate interest to you, or a frequency may be done unless absolutely necessary for proper operation of your BCT-10. You cannot lock out all of the frequencies by accident, the BCT-10 will be inactive on the undesired frequency, press L one time. When the scanner stops on that frequency. Although it...
... not be of immediate interest to you, or a frequency may be done unless absolutely necessary for proper operation of your BCT-10. You cannot lock out all of the frequencies by accident, the BCT-10 will be inactive on the undesired frequency, press L one time. When the scanner stops on that frequency. Although it...