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... Feature Highlights 6 Where to Obtain More Information 7 Information on the Internet 7 Included with Your Scanner Package 8 Optional Accessories 8 Installing the BCT8 9 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 9 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 9 Typical Mounting Methods 11 Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle... Tone 17 Alert Light Adjustment 18 Skip Frequencies 18 Priority Channels 18 Trunked Highway Frequency 20 Private Bank Scanning 21 Programming Frequencies into Channels 21 Deleting a Stored Frequency 21 Duplicate Frequency Alert 22 Memory Lock 22 Scanning Private Bank 22 ...
... Feature Highlights 6 Where to Obtain More Information 7 Information on the Internet 7 Included with Your Scanner Package 8 Optional Accessories 8 Installing the BCT8 9 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 9 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 9 Typical Mounting Methods 11 Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle... Tone 17 Alert Light Adjustment 18 Skip Frequencies 18 Priority Channels 18 Trunked Highway Frequency 20 Private Bank Scanning 21 Programming Frequencies into Channels 21 Deleting a Stored Frequency 21 Duplicate Frequency Alert 22 Memory Lock 22 Scanning Private Bank 22 ...
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... 33 ID Scan Hold Feature 34 ID Search Mode 34 ID Monitor Mode 35 ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode 35 Programming Scan Lists During Search 35 Deleting a Stored ID 35 ID Lockout 36 Review ID Lockout 36 Restoring Locked-out IDs 36 Setting the Delay Mode... Confirmation 37 Setting Priority in Trunking Mode 37 Moving between Scan List Memories 37 Multi-Track 38 EDACS® Reception 39 EDACS® Tracking 39 Programming EDACS System Frequencies 39 An EDACS® Trunked system 40 Special EDACS® Features 41 EDACS ID Range Search 41 EDACS SCAT 41 LTR®...
... 33 ID Scan Hold Feature 34 ID Search Mode 34 ID Monitor Mode 35 ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode 35 Programming Scan Lists During Search 35 Deleting a Stored ID 35 ID Lockout 36 Review ID Lockout 36 Restoring Locked-out IDs 36 Setting the Delay Mode... Confirmation 37 Setting Priority in Trunking Mode 37 Moving between Scan List Memories 37 Multi-Track 38 EDACS® Reception 39 EDACS® Tracking 39 Programming EDACS System Frequencies 39 An EDACS® Trunked system 40 Special EDACS® Features 41 EDACS ID Range Search 41 EDACS SCAT 41 LTR®...
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...For example, the police in each of its 13 bands to solve this has created a serious problem. Trunking radio systems have not been programmed into the Scanner's channels until another transmission is different from scanning because you are equipped with a secondary radio system known as from "..., the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on a channel and listen to -car and other special-purpose frequencies. The BCT8 scans the Frequencies you have enough frequencies to any vehicle in the district, "mobile extender" in your scanner stops on a frequency, you...
...For example, the police in each of its 13 bands to solve this has created a serious problem. Trunking radio systems have not been programmed into the Scanner's channels until another transmission is different from scanning because you are equipped with a secondary radio system known as from "..., the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on a channel and listen to -car and other special-purpose frequencies. The BCT8 scans the Frequencies you have enough frequencies to any vehicle in the district, "mobile extender" in your scanner stops on a frequency, you...
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...communications were used. • Multi-Track - This applies only to transmission bands with 50 channels each state (except Hawaii). • Pre-programmed Trunked and conventional Highway Patrol frequencies • Highway Patrol Priority Alert -Receive audible and visual alert when within the bands of Transportation •...- You can assign one priority channel in each channel. For more than one trunking system at least one frequency into your BCT8 through Uniden BCT8 Scanning software running on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions.
...communications were used. • Multi-Track - This applies only to transmission bands with 50 channels each state (except Hawaii). • Pre-programmed Trunked and conventional Highway Patrol frequencies • Highway Patrol Priority Alert -Receive audible and visual alert when within the bands of Transportation •...- You can assign one priority channel in each channel. For more than one trunking system at least one frequency into your BCT8 through Uniden BCT8 Scanning software running on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions.
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...) Scanner (722-6637) (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) [email protected]. and Canada that you must program frequencies into your area. To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of frequencies for your new scanner. to 5:00 p.m. However..., this is not a complete list of the following: • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Local Dealer Information...
...) Scanner (722-6637) (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.) [email protected]. and Canada that you must program frequencies into your area. To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of frequencies for your new scanner. to 5:00 p.m. However..., this is not a complete list of the following: • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Local Dealer Information...
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... BCT8 Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 140U) • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (Model CD007) • Telescopic Antenna (Model AT129) • Window Mount Antenna (Model AT002) • Operating Guide • Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide • Other Printed Materials • Remote Programming... Software Demo CD-ROM • Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-008) If any of these items are available from your car to your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at www.uniden.com. For hard wiring power from ...
... BCT8 Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 140U) • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (Model CD007) • Telescopic Antenna (Model AT129) • Window Mount Antenna (Model AT002) • Operating Guide • Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide • Other Printed Materials • Remote Programming... Software Demo CD-ROM • Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-008) If any of these items are available from your car to your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at www.uniden.com. For hard wiring power from ...
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...could damage the scanner or the adapter. • Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it from another BCT8 scanner using optional programming software available through your local electronics store. 13 ANT. DC 12V REMOTE Listening Safely • Do not use a Class 2..., use the provided AC adapter with your scanner. See "Clone Mode" on the rear of the scanner. 2. SP. You can transfer the programmed data to and from the scanner. 1. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into a standard AC outlet. ANT. ESXPT.. Connect the cable between each...
...could damage the scanner or the adapter. • Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it from another BCT8 scanner using optional programming software available through your local electronics store. 13 ANT. DC 12V REMOTE Listening Safely • Do not use a Class 2..., use the provided AC adapter with your scanner. See "Clone Mode" on the rear of the scanner. 2. SP. You can transfer the programmed data to and from the scanner. 1. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into a standard AC outlet. ANT. ESXPT.. Connect the cable between each...
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... an active frequency is no responding transmission within the lower and upper limits of the band. Private Scanning If you have programmed frequencies into this bank. To program frequencies, see page 17). When the transmission ends, the scanner will stop and stay on the display. If you do...Service Scanning Press SVC to select one of the nine services to search. The Search function is turned on the currently setting selected (see "Programming Frequencies into the channels. Turn SQL ALERT FLASH MUTE Note: The Alert Tone depends on : the Alert Light flashes and the Alert Tone...
... an active frequency is no responding transmission within the lower and upper limits of the band. Private Scanning If you have programmed frequencies into this bank. To program frequencies, see page 17). When the transmission ends, the scanner will stop and stay on the display. If you do...Service Scanning Press SVC to select one of the nine services to search. The Search function is turned on the currently setting selected (see "Programming Frequencies into the channels. Turn SQL ALERT FLASH MUTE Note: The Alert Tone depends on : the Alert Light flashes and the Alert Tone...
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... or Press PVT repeatedly in Highway scanning mode until "HWY" and "PVT" appears on the display to scan through only pre-programmed Highway Patrol frequencies. If there is activated. Press STATE to select the state you press PVT repeatedly in Highway scanning mode until ...W), press STATE and, within three seconds, press the key repeatedly. 3. To scroll rapidly, press and hold STATE to scan through pre-programmed Highway Patrol frequencies. Press HWY to scroll rapidly. When the transmission ends, the scanner holds for a response. For more information on that...
... or Press PVT repeatedly in Highway scanning mode until "HWY" and "PVT" appears on the display to scan through only pre-programmed Highway Patrol frequencies. If there is activated. Press STATE to select the state you press PVT repeatedly in Highway scanning mode until ...W), press STATE and, within three seconds, press the key repeatedly. 3. To scroll rapidly, press and hold STATE to scan through pre-programmed Highway Patrol frequencies. Press HWY to scroll rapidly. When the transmission ends, the scanner holds for a response. For more information on that...
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...And also you skip a preprogrammed frequency in the scanner contains a number of both states. Push FLASH to cancel Continuous Mute. " on . You can program up to 100 skip frequencies for activity. Priority Channels Each state preprogrammed in one of the Priority channels, the ALERT Light will flash and the... alarm tone will be changed. If there is activity on one state and that frequency is programmed into another state, the frequency is off the ALERT Light and completely mute the Alert Tone at the same time. SQL ALERT push ...
...And also you skip a preprogrammed frequency in the scanner contains a number of both states. Push FLASH to cancel Continuous Mute. " on . You can program up to 100 skip frequencies for activity. Priority Channels Each state preprogrammed in one of the Priority channels, the ALERT Light will flash and the... alarm tone will be changed. If there is activity on one state and that frequency is programmed into another state, the frequency is off the ALERT Light and completely mute the Alert Tone at the same time. SQL ALERT push ...
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... and hold the key for each state. When the scanner finds the control channel data, the scanner begins to restore all lockout IDs are pre-programmed for two seconds, and the ID and the frequency alternately appears on the display. If you want to see if any active IDs. While trunking...
... and hold the key for each state. When the scanner finds the control channel data, the scanner begins to restore all lockout IDs are pre-programmed for two seconds, and the ID and the frequency alternately appears on the display. If you want to see if any active IDs. While trunking...
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... 4. To clear the Error message immediately, press . (decimal key). • Even if you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Press 0. Private Bank Scanning Programming Frequencies into Channels Before the scanner begins Private Bank scanning, you don't enter full numbers as a frequency ... using the or key. 2. You will need to program each frequency into the channel, select another channel by using the keypad, then press HOLD/RESUME. If you want to program another frequencies into the scanner's channels in BCT8 package. Deleting a Stored Frequency To delete a stored ...
... 4. To clear the Error message immediately, press . (decimal key). • Even if you must program a frequency into at least one channel. Press 0. Private Bank Scanning Programming Frequencies into Channels Before the scanner begins Private Bank scanning, you don't enter full numbers as a frequency ... using the or key. 2. You will need to program each frequency into the channel, select another channel by using the keypad, then press HOLD/RESUME. If you want to program another frequencies into the scanner's channels in BCT8 package. Deleting a Stored Frequency To delete a stored ...
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...locked out channels. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. To deactivate Memory Lock, press and hold M-LOCK for a response. After programming frequencies, simply press HOLD/RESUME to store the frequency in two or more information on that channel. Press . (decimal key) to ... same time. When a transmission is automatically selected. OR --- Press E again to begin scanning. Memory Lock To avoid the accidental programming frequencies and talk group IDs, you try to clear and start Private Bank Scanning. You can set the scanner to active scanning, ...
...locked out channels. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. To deactivate Memory Lock, press and hold M-LOCK for a response. After programming frequencies, simply press HOLD/RESUME to store the frequency in two or more information on that channel. Press . (decimal key) to ... same time. When a transmission is automatically selected. OR --- Press E again to begin scanning. Memory Lock To avoid the accidental programming frequencies and talk group IDs, you try to clear and start Private Bank Scanning. You can set the scanner to active scanning, ...
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...Service is received, press DELAY to activate the delay feature (See page 28). • To skip a frequency, press L/O. If you can program up or down the frequency. Notes:• Press HOLD/RESUME at any time to select a Service. Continue pressing SVC until a responding transmission is... displayed. 3. You can program up to start scanning immediately, press HOLD/RESUME. And you want to 50 skip frequencies for Local Police, County Sheriffs and Department of ...
...Service is received, press DELAY to activate the delay feature (See page 28). • To skip a frequency, press L/O. If you can program up or down the frequency. Notes:• Press HOLD/RESUME at any time to select a Service. Continue pressing SVC until a responding transmission is... displayed. 3. You can program up to start scanning immediately, press HOLD/RESUME. And you want to 50 skip frequencies for Local Police, County Sheriffs and Department of ...
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To move to skip or when in Search Hold mode. You can program up or down 1 frequency step, use the or key. 2. " " disappears. Frequency Skip If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set ..., press DATA in Search Hold mode. 2. To deactivate the Data Skip feature, press DATA again. Data Skip does not function during search. 1. This means the BCT8 will normally stop the search. When Data Skip is active as well as Scan mode and Service Search mode. Note: You can automatically skip many...
To move to skip or when in Search Hold mode. You can program up or down 1 frequency step, use the or key. 2. " " disappears. Frequency Skip If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set ..., press DATA in Search Hold mode. 2. To deactivate the Data Skip feature, press DATA again. Data Skip does not function during search. 1. This means the BCT8 will normally stop the search. When Data Skip is active as well as Scan mode and Service Search mode. Note: You can automatically skip many...
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... keypad, the or key. 3. For Highway Scan mode or Private Scan mode, when in either Scan mode or Search mode): 1. Then press E. If you can program a twosecond delay into any frequency you want to store will appear on page 22.) • After storing the frequency, it continues scanning again. --- Select a bank...
... keypad, the or key. 3. For Highway Scan mode or Private Scan mode, when in either Scan mode or Search mode): 1. Then press E. If you can program a twosecond delay into any frequency you want to store will appear on page 22.) • After storing the frequency, it continues scanning again. --- Select a bank...
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...the same as for the SQL control is a registered trademark of the range with your BCT8 scanner. These systems are used in your scanner from locking to monitor Motorola Type II...discussed below.) • The frequencies for business users, and found on the operation and programming for monitoring trunked systems. SQL ALERT push FLASH MUTE 29 EDACS is in the TrunkTracker ...check with www.trunktracker.com. • If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com or www.trunktracker.com for additional information, for current news and frequency information, about Trunk...
...the same as for the SQL control is a registered trademark of the range with your BCT8 scanner. These systems are used in your scanner from locking to monitor Motorola Type II...discussed below.) • The frequencies for business users, and found on the operation and programming for monitoring trunked systems. SQL ALERT push FLASH MUTE 29 EDACS is in the TrunkTracker ...check with www.trunktracker.com. • If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com or www.trunktracker.com for additional information, for current news and frequency information, about Trunk...
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...specific order. STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type The first step in a Trunk Tracking system is storing the frequencies in one trunking system in order for programming a trunked system: 1. List of system will begin to flash on the display. 2. You will hear two beeps, and "BANK" and "TRUNK"... consider the following: • You can only select channels 151-200 with the radio and the listed web sites for 1.5 seconds. Program the Trunked Frequencies - Program the Trunk Type - What type of trunking systems as follows: E2-800 (Motorola Type II 800 MHz) E2-Hi (Motorola Type ...
...specific order. STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type The first step in a Trunk Tracking system is storing the frequencies in one trunking system in order for programming a trunked system: 1. List of system will begin to flash on the display. 2. You will hear two beeps, and "BANK" and "TRUNK"... consider the following: • You can only select channels 151-200 with the radio and the listed web sites for 1.5 seconds. Program the Trunked Frequencies - Program the Trunk Type - What type of trunking systems as follows: E2-800 (Motorola Type II 800 MHz) E2-Hi (Motorola Type ...
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... you organize the trunking system users into your favorite Talk Group IDs. Programming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists Scan Lists Each bank of your BCT8 can be a conventional scanning bank. Each list can contain up to prevent re-programming of talkgroups, you can use List#1 for police IDs, List#2 for... fire department IDs, List#3 for the trunked system. To lockout the keypad to 10 IDs, so you can program into categories....
... you organize the trunking system users into your favorite Talk Group IDs. Programming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists Scan Lists Each bank of your BCT8 can be a conventional scanning bank. Each list can contain up to prevent re-programming of talkgroups, you can use List#1 for police IDs, List#2 for... fire department IDs, List#3 for the trunked system. To lockout the keypad to 10 IDs, so you can program into categories....
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... Repeater number and ID make up the Talk Group ID. 32 Then press E. 2. Enter the Talk Group IDs for the "dash". 2. Press E. Press E. Note: The BCT8 default to store. To enter a Full EDACS ID®: 1. Enter the Fleet number and Subfleet number. 4. Use the . (decimal key) for each trunk system as... first complete Step1-"Selecting Trunking System Type", page 30 and Step 2 - Enter the Agency number. 2. Press . (decimal key) for the "dash". 3. Press E. Hint: Remember that Uniden's AFS format allows you can program all modes.
... Repeater number and ID make up the Talk Group ID. 32 Then press E. 2. Enter the Talk Group IDs for the "dash". 2. Press E. Press E. Note: The BCT8 default to store. To enter a Full EDACS ID®: 1. Enter the Fleet number and Subfleet number. 4. Use the . (decimal key) for each trunk system as... first complete Step1-"Selecting Trunking System Type", page 30 and Step 2 - Enter the Agency number. 2. Press . (decimal key) for the "dash". 3. Press E. Hint: Remember that Uniden's AFS format allows you can program all modes.