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...BCT-12 for easy operation and dependability. Plus, new built-in Speaker • 9-Level Strength Meter • DOT Coverage • Weather Alert • News Media Coverage • Highway Patrol Detection • Pre-programmed Scanner Covers All 50 States Plus Canada Visit our Internet site at http://www.uniden... and advanced electronics provide you with a pre-programmed information radio designed for your BCT-12 have to operate the unit. With the BCT-12 Scanning Radio, you with the highest level of the BCT-12 Highway Information System & Pre-programmed Warning Scanner!
...BCT-12 for easy operation and dependability. Plus, new built-in Speaker • 9-Level Strength Meter • DOT Coverage • Weather Alert • News Media Coverage • Highway Patrol Detection • Pre-programmed Scanner Covers All 50 States Plus Canada Visit our Internet site at http://www.uniden... and advanced electronics provide you with a pre-programmed information radio designed for your BCT-12 have to operate the unit. With the BCT-12 Scanning Radio, you with the highest level of the BCT-12 Highway Information System & Pre-programmed Warning Scanner!
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..., allowing you to listen to all the way up again 123,450 times each second. Weather Alert Lets your scanning radio checks each state, the BCT-12 recognizes and alerts you are moving all the way up. A frequency is activated. With Weather Alert turned on , when the NOAA issues a severeweather warning radio... warning light) alert whenever you to -aircraft and other special-purpose frequencies. With Weather Alert turned on , when the NOAA issues a severe weather warning, the BCT-12 sounds an alert tone and youl will hear the emergency weather broadcast. 2
..., allowing you to listen to all the way up again 123,450 times each second. Weather Alert Lets your scanning radio checks each state, the BCT-12 recognizes and alerts you are moving all the way up. A frequency is activated. With Weather Alert turned on , when the NOAA issues a severeweather warning radio... warning light) alert whenever you to -aircraft and other special-purpose frequencies. With Weather Alert turned on , when the NOAA issues a severe weather warning, the BCT-12 sounds an alert tone and youl will hear the emergency weather broadcast. 2
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Window Mount Antenna Other Printed Material Straight Power Cord 4 4 4 Cigarette Adapter Power Cord BCT-12 Antenna BCT-12 Operating Guide SBCCATN1N2ER OFF Operating Guide HOLD ALERT MUTE STATE SYHSIGTEHMWAY MODE L/0 The BCT-12 Highway Information System Windshield Mounting Bracket and Hardware Visor Clip Mounting Bracket ALERT HOLD STATE MUTE MODE L/0 OFF Included with Your BCT-12 Scanner 4 If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
Window Mount Antenna Other Printed Material Straight Power Cord 4 4 4 Cigarette Adapter Power Cord BCT-12 Antenna BCT-12 Operating Guide SBCCATN1N2ER OFF Operating Guide HOLD ALERT MUTE STATE SYHSIGTEHMWAY MODE L/0 The BCT-12 Highway Information System Windshield Mounting Bracket and Hardware Visor Clip Mounting Bracket ALERT HOLD STATE MUTE MODE L/0 OFF Included with Your BCT-12 Scanner 4 If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
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...obstructions from the windshield makes you might consider a mobile scanner antenna which mounts magnetically to break-in and theft. • Be sure the BCT-12 is located on the method of installation and the direction of the antenna in relation to put your scanner, please keep in mind one ..., please ask your car or truck. For the best reception possible in every state, you less susceptible to your local Uniden dealer or call 1-800-248-5441. 5 Installation The BCT-12 uses a highly sensitive antenna to straight up or down for best operation. • Do not mount the unit in ...
...obstructions from the windshield makes you might consider a mobile scanner antenna which mounts magnetically to break-in and theft. • Be sure the BCT-12 is located on the method of installation and the direction of the antenna in relation to put your scanner, please keep in mind one ..., please ask your car or truck. For the best reception possible in every state, you less susceptible to your local Uniden dealer or call 1-800-248-5441. 5 Installation The BCT-12 uses a highly sensitive antenna to straight up or down for best operation. • Do not mount the unit in ...
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Installation Installing the Antenna BCT-12 Antenna 1. Route the antenna cable so it is out of the antenna and attach it to the BCT-12. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALERT MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/O Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver's vision in any way. 2. Window Mount Antenna 1. Pinch the sides of the way and does not obscure your view. 6 Mount the antenna on the inside of the windshield at the far right-hand (passenger) side.
Installation Installing the Antenna BCT-12 Antenna 1. Route the antenna cable so it is out of the antenna and attach it to the BCT-12. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALERT MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/O Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver's vision in any way. 2. Window Mount Antenna 1. Pinch the sides of the way and does not obscure your view. 6 Mount the antenna on the inside of the windshield at the far right-hand (passenger) side.
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Snap the visor clip onto the BCT-12. Installation Caution: Be sure the cable is out of the way of anyone getting in the slots. 7 SQUELCH Slots Note: Make sure that the bracket tabs fit securely in or out of the car. 3. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALERT MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/O Mounting the BCT-12 Visor Mounting 1. Plug the cable's BNC connector into the BCT-12.
Snap the visor clip onto the BCT-12. Installation Caution: Be sure the cable is out of the way of anyone getting in the slots. 7 SQUELCH Slots Note: Make sure that the bracket tabs fit securely in or out of the car. 3. HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALERT MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/O Mounting the BCT-12 Visor Mounting 1. Plug the cable's BNC connector into the BCT-12.
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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-12 by sliding both the unit and the visor mount off and on the visor. 8 Adjust the angle of the visor. SQUELCH 3. Installation 2.
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-12 by sliding both the unit and the visor mount off and on the visor. 8 Adjust the angle of the visor. SQUELCH 3. Installation 2.
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Installation Windshield Mounting 1. Put the metal mounting bracket with the BCT-12 attached. Metal Mounting Bracket 4. Your VOLUME BCT-12 should look like one OFF of the examples at the right once it is installed. VOLUME OFF Caution: Do Not adjust the metal ...3. Metal Mounting 2 Bracket parallel to the bracket and the unit. 9 If necessary, adjust the metal mounting bracket so that VOLUME when you slide the BCT-12 OFF onto it, it is parallel to the Helpful Tips on your windshield. Refer to the road surface and fits flush against the windshield. Windshield...
Installation Windshield Mounting 1. Put the metal mounting bracket with the BCT-12 attached. Metal Mounting Bracket 4. Your VOLUME BCT-12 should look like one OFF of the examples at the right once it is installed. VOLUME OFF Caution: Do Not adjust the metal ...3. Metal Mounting 2 Bracket parallel to the bracket and the unit. 9 If necessary, adjust the metal mounting bracket so that VOLUME when you slide the BCT-12 OFF onto it, it is parallel to the Helpful Tips on your windshield. Refer to the road surface and fits flush against the windshield. Windshield...
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Installation 4. Slide the plastic windshield mounting clip into the plastic portion at three different positions. These positions can be used for vehicles with windshields that are slanted back. 10 HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALERT MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/O The mounting clip locks into the metal mounting bracket. Snap the windshield mounting clip onto the BCT-12. The back position can be used for vehicles with different vertical angles of their windshields. VOLUME OFF Slots 5.
Installation 4. Slide the plastic windshield mounting clip into the plastic portion at three different positions. These positions can be used for vehicles with windshields that are slanted back. 10 HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALERT MUTE MODE HOLD STATE L/O The mounting clip locks into the metal mounting bracket. Snap the windshield mounting clip onto the BCT-12. The back position can be used for vehicles with different vertical angles of their windshields. VOLUME OFF Slots 5.
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Adjust the angle of your vehicle and press the suction cups firmly against the windshield, try a different position on the windshield of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possible. Installation VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF SQUELCH 11 Place the bracket and the BCT-12 in the proper location on the metal mounting bracket. 7. If the BCT-12 does not fit flush against the windshield. 6.
Adjust the angle of your vehicle and press the suction cups firmly against the windshield, try a different position on the windshield of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possible. Installation VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF VOLUME OFF SQUELCH 11 Place the bracket and the BCT-12 in the proper location on the metal mounting bracket. 7. If the BCT-12 does not fit flush against the windshield. 6.
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Connect the positive wire to ground. OFF ALERT HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE Fuse Box 12 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. Connect the other wire to a 12V DC source in your vehicle's fuse box. 2. Connecting the Power Direct Connection WARNING: The BCT-12 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 positive wire to ground. OFF ALERT HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE Fuse Box 12 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. Connect the other wire to a 12V DC source in your vehicle's fuse box. 2. Connecting the Power Direct Connection WARNING: The BCT-12 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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OFF ALERT HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE 2. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-12. Note: Push the connector firmly into the cigarette lighter socket of the unit. Insert the other end into the jack. Insert the small connector into the BCT-12 at the jack labeled "DC 12V." Connecting the Power 3. Note: Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operation or cause a tripping hazard. 4. Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1. Plug the power cord connector into the jack on the side of your vehicle. 13
OFF ALERT HOLD MUTE MODE L/0 STATE 2. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-12. Note: Push the connector firmly into the cigarette lighter socket of the unit. Insert the other end into the jack. Insert the small connector into the BCT-12 at the jack labeled "DC 12V." Connecting the Power 3. Note: Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operation or cause a tripping hazard. 4. Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1. Plug the power cord connector into the jack on the side of your vehicle. 13
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... selected state appears on with the last settings selected and in the last mode of operation. Check the front control panel for proper operation. 3. The BCT-12 always comes on the display. All the LED's on the front control panel light up and the numbers 1 through 9 count up on the scanner. MUTE...
... selected state appears on with the last settings selected and in the last mode of operation. Check the front control panel for proper operation. 3. The BCT-12 always comes on the display. All the LED's on the front control panel light up and the numbers 1 through 9 count up on the scanner. MUTE...
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If this happens, turn the BCT-12 off, and back on, to reset the Alert feature. When set fully counterclockwise, Squelch limits the Alert range to reduce the range of the Alert feature. Operating Instructions 4. Note: In metropolitan areas, you may want to adjust the Squelch control more counterclockwise to a short distance. 17 Sometimes when you open the Squelch, you may trigger the Alert feature even though no highway patrol cars are in the area. Then turn the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until the "rushing" noise stops.
If this happens, turn the BCT-12 off, and back on, to reset the Alert feature. When set fully counterclockwise, Squelch limits the Alert range to reduce the range of the Alert feature. Operating Instructions 4. Note: In metropolitan areas, you may want to adjust the Squelch control more counterclockwise to a short distance. 17 Sometimes when you open the Squelch, you may trigger the Alert feature even though no highway patrol cars are in the area. Then turn the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until the "rushing" noise stops.
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...exclusively, M press the key repeatedly until HP is blinking in the LED display and stops for the state you selected. While scanning, the BCT-12 displays the state code for two seconds before it displays HP in the LED display. Note: The priority check can be turned off by...scans State Police/Highway Patrol frequencies by pressing and holding the Alert key for 1.5 seconds. 1. MUTE HOLD HP ALT HP W/A LP 2. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it resumes scanning. MUTE HP HOLD ALT HP W/A LP 3. Mobile extender and other enforcement channels are ready to select the ...
...exclusively, M press the key repeatedly until HP is blinking in the LED display and stops for the state you selected. While scanning, the BCT-12 displays the state code for two seconds before it displays HP in the LED display. Note: The priority check can be turned off by...scans State Police/Highway Patrol frequencies by pressing and holding the Alert key for 1.5 seconds. 1. MUTE HOLD HP ALT HP W/A LP 2. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it resumes scanning. MUTE HP HOLD ALT HP W/A LP 3. Mobile extender and other enforcement channels are ready to select the ...
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... 3. To scan local police M frequencies, press the key repeatedly until LP is blinking in the LED display. While scanning, the BCT-12 displays the state code for two seconds, and then resume scanning with the state code displayed in the LED display. Mobile extenders and other...All Police Frequencies This mode scans standard State Police/Highway Patrol frequencies as well as local police and county sheriff frequencies. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays LP in the LED display. Operating Instructions Scanning Local Police Frequencies This mode scans only the...
... 3. To scan local police M frequencies, press the key repeatedly until LP is blinking in the LED display. While scanning, the BCT-12 displays the state code for two seconds, and then resume scanning with the state code displayed in the LED display. Mobile extenders and other...All Police Frequencies This mode scans standard State Police/Highway Patrol frequencies as well as local police and county sheriff frequencies. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays LP in the LED display. Operating Instructions Scanning Local Police Frequencies This mode scans only the...
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..., news reporters, and photographers as they report the slowdowns and tie-ups on the LED display. 2. MUTE NW HOLD ALT HP W/A LP 22 The BCT-12 will light up. The news mode also scans the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies for highway patrol in the LED display. When the... BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays either LP for local police or HP for "Notification Net" radio traffic. To scan news media M frequencies, press ...
..., news reporters, and photographers as they report the slowdowns and tie-ups on the LED display. 2. MUTE NW HOLD ALT HP W/A LP 22 The BCT-12 will light up. The news mode also scans the GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies for highway patrol in the LED display. When the... BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays either LP for local police or HP for "Notification Net" radio traffic. To scan news media M frequencies, press ...
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... two seconds, and then resume scanning with NW blinking in the LED display. While scanning, the BCT-12 displays the state code for activity. The BCT-12 will stop for driving during hazardous or winter weather. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays DT or HP in the LED display. MUTE NW HOLD... off by pressing and holding the Alert key for two seconds, and then resume scanning with the state code displayed in the LED display. The BCT-12 will stop for 1.5 seconds. 1. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays NW in the LED display.
... two seconds, and then resume scanning with NW blinking in the LED display. While scanning, the BCT-12 displays the state code for activity. The BCT-12 will stop for driving during hazardous or winter weather. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays DT or HP in the LED display. MUTE NW HOLD... off by pressing and holding the Alert key for two seconds, and then resume scanning with the state code displayed in the LED display. The BCT-12 will stop for 1.5 seconds. 1. When the BCT-12 detects an active frequency, it displays NW in the LED display.
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...key does not operate while XX is blinking on the LED display. The time the ALARM LED will stay on depends on page 2) your BCT-12 will return to HP. Priority Alert In most cases, when you are within three miles of a priority checked channel (see Priority Alert on... the signal strength. When the BCT-12 finds an active frequency, it activates a built-in this mode. 1. Operating Instructions Scanning All Frequencies Note: The Weather Alert and Priority Alert features...
...key does not operate while XX is blinking on the LED display. The time the ALARM LED will stay on depends on page 2) your BCT-12 will return to HP. Priority Alert In most cases, when you are within three miles of a priority checked channel (see Priority Alert on... the signal strength. When the BCT-12 finds an active frequency, it activates a built-in this mode. 1. Operating Instructions Scanning All Frequencies Note: The Weather Alert and Priority Alert features...
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... while listening to a frequency or disable the alarm tone permanently. To disable the alarm tone permanently: m Press and Hold the key for 1.5 seconds. m 2. Turning the BCT-12 off , the mute mode will turn off the alarm tone during the time you receive m an alarm tone, press the key. To monitor weather M frequencies...
... while listening to a frequency or disable the alarm tone permanently. To disable the alarm tone permanently: m Press and Hold the key for 1.5 seconds. m 2. Turning the BCT-12 off , the mute mode will turn off the alarm tone during the time you receive m an alarm tone, press the key. To monitor weather M frequencies...