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... Channel for Motorola VHF/UHF Trunked Systems 45 Toggling the Status Bit 46 Control Channel Only Mode 46 Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code 47 Remote Interface 48 PC Control Mode 48 Clone Mode 49 Care and Maintenance 52 Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 55 Appendix 56 One Year Limited Warranty 63 iv
... Channel for Motorola VHF/UHF Trunked Systems 45 Toggling the Status Bit 46 Control Channel Only Mode 46 Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code 47 Remote Interface 48 PC Control Mode 48 Clone Mode 49 Care and Maintenance 52 Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 55 Appendix 56 One Year Limited Warranty 63 iv
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...Volume Control / Alert Tone Selector (VOL) 4. Data Key (DATA) 15. Trunk Key (TRUNK) 18. SP. Remote Control Terminal (REMOTE) 2 Up Key ( ) 13. Search Key (SRCH) 17. Decimal/Remote Key ( . , RMT) 19. DC 12V REMOTE 21. DC Power Jack (DC 12V) 24. Display 6. Delay Key (DELAY) 8. Down Key ( ) 14....HOLD/RESUME) 21 22 23 24 ANT. Mute Key (MUTE) 5. Front and Rear Views 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 SQL push FLASH 2 ALERT MUTE 3 BCT8 push VOL ALERT DELAY L/O DATA PRI HWY STATE PVT SVC SRCH TRUNK 1-50 1 151-200 4 51-100 2 201-250 5 101-150 3 6 7 8 9 HOLD/RESUME...
...Volume Control / Alert Tone Selector (VOL) 4. Data Key (DATA) 15. Trunk Key (TRUNK) 18. SP. Remote Control Terminal (REMOTE) 2 Up Key ( ) 13. Search Key (SRCH) 17. Decimal/Remote Key ( . , RMT) 19. DC 12V REMOTE 21. DC Power Jack (DC 12V) 24. Display 6. Delay Key (DELAY) 8. Down Key ( ) 14....HOLD/RESUME) 21 22 23 24 ANT. Mute Key (MUTE) 5. Front and Rear Views 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 SQL push FLASH 2 ALERT MUTE 3 BCT8 push VOL ALERT DELAY L/O DATA PRI HWY STATE PVT SVC SRCH TRUNK 1-50 1 151-200 4 51-100 2 201-250 5 101-150 3 6 7 8 9 HOLD/RESUME...
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...TRUNK) 2. LTR trunking channel (L) 5. Delay option (DLY) 26. TrunkTracker is off ( ) 28. Bank's number and ID's list number (12345) 8. Remote control mode (RMT) 9. Aircraft band scan mode (AIR) 18. Scan hold and Search hold mode (HOLD) 21. DATA Skip option ( ) 27. Priority... channel and talk group (P) Uniden®, BearTracker® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. 3 Private bank scan mode (PVT) 12. Band and ID search mode (SRCH) 23. Motorola ...
...TRUNK) 2. LTR trunking channel (L) 5. Delay option (DLY) 26. TrunkTracker is off ( ) 28. Bank's number and ID's list number (12345) 8. Remote control mode (RMT) 9. Aircraft band scan mode (AIR) 18. Scan hold and Search hold mode (HOLD) 21. DATA Skip option ( ) 27. Priority... channel and talk group (P) Uniden®, BearTracker® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. 3 Private bank scan mode (PVT) 12. Band and ID search mode (SRCH) 23. Motorola ...
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For hard wiring power from your scanner. Included with Your Scanner Package • BCT8 Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 140U) • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (Model CD007) • Telescopic Antenna (Model AT129) • ...Frequency Guide • Other Printed Materials • Remote Programming Software Demo CD-ROM • Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-008) If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at www.uniden.com. DC Power Cord (Model PS-001) - to your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988, ...
For hard wiring power from your scanner. Included with Your Scanner Package • BCT8 Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 140U) • DC Power Cord • Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (Model CD007) • Telescopic Antenna (Model AT129) • ...Frequency Guide • Other Printed Materials • Remote Programming Software Demo CD-ROM • Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-008) If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at www.uniden.com. DC Power Cord (Model PS-001) - to your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988, ...
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...to BNC antenna plug adapter (available at a local electronics store). Attach the mounting bracket to mark the positions for typical mounting methods). DC 12V REMOTE 11 This unit requires a mounting area of the scanner. VOL 5. ANT. ESXPT.. connector on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other items...using the supplied screws and lock washers. 4. In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the supplied screws. 3. Typical Mounting Methods The BCT8 can be conveniently mounted on the rear of 2.44 inch high by 7.06 inch wide by 6.10 inch deep (50.8 x 176.5 x 152...
...to BNC antenna plug adapter (available at a local electronics store). Attach the mounting bracket to mark the positions for typical mounting methods). DC 12V REMOTE 11 This unit requires a mounting area of the scanner. VOL 5. ANT. ESXPT.. connector on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other items...using the supplied screws and lock washers. 4. In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the supplied screws. 3. Typical Mounting Methods The BCT8 can be conveniently mounted on the rear of 2.44 inch high by 7.06 inch wide by 6.10 inch deep (50.8 x 176.5 x 152...
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.... Connect the power cord's black wire to a chassis ground, such as a spare accessory terminal in -line fuse) to connect the DC power cord. 1. DC 12V REMOTE 12 DC power Installation To power the scanner from the engine while scanning. Caution: DC 12 V Jack can power your scanner, disconnect the cable from...
.... Connect the power cord's black wire to a chassis ground, such as a spare accessory terminal in -line fuse) to connect the DC power cord. 1. DC 12V REMOTE 12 DC power Installation To power the scanner from the engine while scanning. Caution: DC 12 V Jack can power your scanner, disconnect the cable from...
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...occur. Plug the adapter into the DC 12V jack on page 49. Applying Power Using Standard AC Power To power the scanner from another BCT8 scanner using optional programming software available through your local electronics store. 13 Note: Use only the AC adapter supplied with a 5.5 mm ...outer diameter/2.1mm inner diameter tip. DC 12V REMOTE 12V Connecting an External Speaker In a noisy area, an external speaker (available at least 500 mA. Connecting the Clone Cable You can also...
...occur. Plug the adapter into the DC 12V jack on page 49. Applying Power Using Standard AC Power To power the scanner from another BCT8 scanner using optional programming software available through your local electronics store. 13 Note: Use only the AC adapter supplied with a 5.5 mm ...outer diameter/2.1mm inner diameter tip. DC 12V REMOTE 12V Connecting an External Speaker In a noisy area, an external speaker (available at least 500 mA. Connecting the Clone Cable You can also...
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...scanner: You can communicate and program your BCT8 in numerous ways with peripheral devices using Uniden's BCT8 Scanner software. This radio offers the following modes: ❖ PC Control mode Program and control your scanner from a PC using a Remote Interface Cable port. A few PC's... another BCT8 scanner or another BCT8. After connecting the scanner to PC: ANT. To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Uniden's BCT8 Scanner software and use as directed. Remote Interface You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden's BCT8 Scanner ...
...scanner: You can communicate and program your BCT8 in numerous ways with peripheral devices using Uniden's BCT8 Scanner software. This radio offers the following modes: ❖ PC Control mode Program and control your scanner from a PC using a Remote Interface Cable port. A few PC's... another BCT8 scanner or another BCT8. After connecting the scanner to PC: ANT. To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Uniden's BCT8 Scanner software and use as directed. Remote Interface You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden's BCT8 Scanner ...
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...adapter. RS232C straight cables are from 8:00 a.m. On the next page you will start Remote mode. Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed: 1. Central Time Monday through Friday) scanner.uniden.com PC Control Parameter For your BCT8, you will need to a standard device. (These items are available at your local ...cable you buy already has the male to male connectors, you can contact the following: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are available as male to male or male to activate the Remote mode. 2. to have the null modem adapter. For information on the radio remain ...
...adapter. RS232C straight cables are from 8:00 a.m. On the next page you will start Remote mode. Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed: 1. Central Time Monday through Friday) scanner.uniden.com PC Control Parameter For your BCT8, you will need to a standard device. (These items are available at your local ...cable you buy already has the male to male connectors, you can contact the following: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are available as male to male or male to activate the Remote mode. 2. to have the null modem adapter. For information on the radio remain ...
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EXT. Plug the other end of one BCT8 into the other must be set up as follows. DC 12V REMOTE You can clone all of the programming of the null modem ...that is the "First Unit", use the or key to select , then press HOLD/RESUME. 4. DC 12V REMOTE ANT. While you want to select , then press HOLD/RESUME. 50 On the scanner that you press and hold... DB-9 null modem adapter to Scanner: Plug the male end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on for clone mode as the "First Unit", and the other scanner (DB9 Gender Changers are turned...
EXT. Plug the other end of one BCT8 into the other must be set up as follows. DC 12V REMOTE You can clone all of the programming of the null modem ...that is the "First Unit", use the or key to select , then press HOLD/RESUME. 4. DC 12V REMOTE ANT. While you want to select , then press HOLD/RESUME. 50 On the scanner that you press and hold... DB-9 null modem adapter to Scanner: Plug the male end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on for clone mode as the "First Unit", and the other scanner (DB9 Gender Changers are turned...
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...are scanning in Memory and is still stored in Highway Mode. 2. Check to see if it is correct. 5. Turn ON the wall switch of your BCT8 is checking for alarms. Use HOLD/RESUME to another wall outlet. 1. Check the antenna connection. 2. refer to see if many of the channels are ...both ends of the preprogrammed frequency banks. 6. Check to see if all channels are cutting in and out in a remote area which could be locked out. 1. Review each channel's frequency to page 15, "Setting the Squelch". 2. refer to court, etc., but will normally leave ...
...are scanning in Memory and is still stored in Highway Mode. 2. Check to see if it is correct. 5. Turn ON the wall switch of your BCT8 is checking for alarms. Use HOLD/RESUME to another wall outlet. 1. Check the antenna connection. 2. refer to see if many of the channels are ...both ends of the preprogrammed frequency banks. 6. Check to see if all channels are cutting in and out in a remote area which could be locked out. 1. Review each channel's frequency to page 15, "Setting the Squelch". 2. refer to court, etc., but will normally leave ...
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... (included) Window Mount Antenna (included) Antenna Jack: BNC type External Jacks: Size: Weight: External Speaker (EXT.SP.) (3.5 mm) DC 12 V Power Jack, (center is positive) Remote Control (REMOTE) Jack (DB-9) 7.06 in. (W) x 6.10 in. (D) x 2.44 in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: 250...
... (included) Window Mount Antenna (included) Antenna Jack: BNC type External Jacks: Size: Weight: External Speaker (EXT.SP.) (3.5 mm) DC 12 V Power Jack, (center is positive) Remote Control (REMOTE) Jack (DB-9) 7.06 in. (W) x 6.10 in. (D) x 2.44 in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: 250...