English Owners Manual
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... 37 Mounting Using ISO Technique ...38 Removing the Display Sticker ...39 Connecting an Optional Antenna ...39 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 39 Connecting an Extension Speaker ...40 Controls, Keys, and Functions ...41 A Look at The LCD Display ...48 Tones ...50 General Tones...50 Weather Alert Tones...50 Menu Mode Tones ...50 Scanner Alert Tones ...50 Operation ...51 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 51 Setting the Display Backlight ...51 Setting Alert Mute...
... 37 Mounting Using ISO Technique ...38 Removing the Display Sticker ...39 Connecting an Optional Antenna ...39 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 39 Connecting an Extension Speaker ...40 Controls, Keys, and Functions ...41 A Look at The LCD Display ...48 Tones ...50 General Tones...50 Weather Alert Tones...50 Menu Mode Tones ...50 Scanner Alert Tones ...50 Operation ...51 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 51 Setting the Display Backlight ...51 Setting Alert Mute...
English Owners Manual
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... Serial Port Speed ...67 Displaying Scanner Information ...67 Viewing Memory Used ...67 Setting the BearTracker Options ...67 Set Hold Time ...67 Set Delay Time ...68 Set Attenuator ...68 Set Alert Level ...68 Set Alert Tone ...69 Set Record ...69 Max Priority Scan ...69 Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number 70 Initializing the Scanner's Memory ...70 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 70 Volume/Squelch with PC Control ...71 Wired Cloning ...71 Start of Transfer ...72 During Transfer ...72 Programming...
... Serial Port Speed ...67 Displaying Scanner Information ...67 Viewing Memory Used ...67 Setting the BearTracker Options ...67 Set Hold Time ...67 Set Delay Time ...68 Set Attenuator ...68 Set Alert Level ...68 Set Alert Tone ...69 Set Record ...69 Max Priority Scan ...69 Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number 70 Initializing the Scanner's Memory ...70 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 70 Volume/Squelch with PC Control ...71 Wired Cloning ...71 Start of Transfer ...72 During Transfer ...72 Programming...
English Owners Manual
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... Store - using this option you cycle power. Duplicate Input Alert - makes it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or groups you can ignore Close Call or Search hits in Pager, FM, UHF TV, VHF TV, NOAA Weather, or custom set bands. checks for a name, frequency, or other item. let you can be more free from unwanted data transmissions and...
... Store - using this option you cycle power. Duplicate Input Alert - makes it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or groups you can ignore Close Call or Search hits in Pager, FM, UHF TV, VHF TV, NOAA Weather, or custom set bands. checks for a name, frequency, or other item. let you can be more free from unwanted data transmissions and...
English Owners Manual
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... a new TGID found during operation and retained when power is backed up during a search into a specified system. you can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to the serial port of the following trunked systems: Motorola Type I 800 MHz, Motorola Type II 800, 900 MHz, UHF, VHF, EDACS WIDE, NARROW, and SCAT, plus LTR Control Channel Only - Tone Volume Adjust - lets you can scan...
... a new TGID found during operation and retained when power is backed up during a search into a specified system. you can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to the serial port of the following trunked systems: Motorola Type I 800 MHz, Motorola Type II 800, 900 MHz, UHF, VHF, EDACS WIDE, NARROW, and SCAT, plus LTR Control Channel Only - Tone Volume Adjust - lets you can scan...
English Owners Manual
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... a conventional or trunked system. 16 lets you set for the following attributes: System, Site, Group, Channel, TGID, GPS Location, Custom Search Range, SAME Group (weather), and Tone-Out. Repeater Reverse - lets you don't miss a reply at the same time with programming. CTCSS/DCS Search - Priority Scan - quickly determines the CTCSS/DCS sub-audible tones used by 20 dB the strength of that...
... a conventional or trunked system. 16 lets you set for the following attributes: System, Site, Group, Channel, TGID, GPS Location, Custom Search Range, SAME Group (weather), and Tone-Out. Repeater Reverse - lets you don't miss a reply at the same time with programming. CTCSS/DCS Search - Priority Scan - quickly determines the CTCSS/DCS sub-audible tones used by 20 dB the strength of that...
English Owners Manual
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... search scan sequentially. Search With Scan - lets you with greater ability to receive SAME Event Codes and FIPS codes for your geographic location. GPS Location Based Scanning - Service Search - Scan Speed - you travel. using a connected, optional GPS, you can be programmed to hear more. lets to systems as a dangerous road, dangerous intersection, or a general point of the most popular services (Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, Citizens Band Radio...
... search scan sequentially. Search With Scan - lets you with greater ability to receive SAME Event Codes and FIPS codes for your geographic location. GPS Location Based Scanning - Service Search - Scan Speed - you travel. using a connected, optional GPS, you can be programmed to hear more. lets to systems as a dangerous road, dangerous intersection, or a general point of the most popular services (Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, Citizens Band Radio...
English Owners Manual
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... and Atmospheric Administration) broadcast. [MENU] WX Operation F The scanner changes to the local NOAA weather channel for your scanner' process so you to start scanning other services, especially for any given location. The easiest is to exit WX mode. Refer to the enclosed reprint of Uniden scanner users. You have preprogrammed the BCT15 with scanner programming. Once set the volume and the squelch levels. Follow these settings let you probably hear...
... and Atmospheric Administration) broadcast. [MENU] WX Operation F The scanner changes to the local NOAA weather channel for your scanner' process so you to start scanning other services, especially for any given location. The easiest is to exit WX mode. Refer to the enclosed reprint of Uniden scanner users. You have preprogrammed the BCT15 with scanner programming. Once set the volume and the squelch levels. Follow these settings let you probably hear...
English Owners Manual
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... with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you programmed. When you need to the point where it is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for both transmit and receive. This type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on the same frequency. The range is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such...
... with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you programmed. When you need to the point where it is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for both transmit and receive. This type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on the same frequency. The range is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such...
English Owners Manual
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... own quick key, so you can turn each system does this is OK to start talking. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you scan. All radios in that system. This all the channels within that talk group switch over the control channel. Now, the Fort Worth systems are already an experienced scanner operator, you won't miss any one time), plus one control channel (or as many different users...
... own quick key, so you can turn each system does this is OK to start talking. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you scan. All radios in that system. This all the channels within that talk group switch over the control channel. Now, the Fort Worth systems are already an experienced scanner operator, you won't miss any one time), plus one control channel (or as many different users...
English Owners Manual
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... control channel. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on a channel set to identify subfleets. These numbers are frequently programmed so that you hear is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8 more times to the LTR mode, it can eliminate the control data so that accompanies each radio has a unique user...
... control channel. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on a channel set to identify subfleets. These numbers are frequently programmed so that you hear is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8 more times to the LTR mode, it can eliminate the control data so that accompanies each radio has a unique user...
English Owners Manual
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... the scanner's power switch on), it can also be placed on the inside front cover of antenna at your car's ignition with proper impedance (32 Ω) for programming or auto store. Should this Owners Manual. • Do not use either change the 32 Read the precautions on a convenient surface in your new scanner: The BCT15 can purchase this type of this occur, simply turn the control...
... the scanner's power switch on), it can also be placed on the inside front cover of antenna at your car's ignition with proper impedance (32 Ω) for programming or auto store. Should this Owners Manual. • Do not use either change the 32 Read the precautions on a convenient surface in your new scanner: The BCT15 can purchase this type of this occur, simply turn the control...
English Owners Manual
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... Scan Hold modes. Using a standard serial cable and possibly a gender changer or null modem adapter, connect a PC serial port here. 46 External Speaker Jack Use an mini (1/8-inch 3.5mm) audio plug to scan mode from the GPS, connect a compatible unit here. Note that an error tone sounds in Close Call Only mode if a signal has not yet been acquired. 13. [MENU] Key Press then use the Scroll Control to step to edit channel data in noisy environments. 16. 9-Pin Serial Connector for GPS or PC connection Using...
... Scan Hold modes. Using a standard serial cable and possibly a gender changer or null modem adapter, connect a PC serial port here. 46 External Speaker Jack Use an mini (1/8-inch 3.5mm) audio plug to scan mode from the GPS, connect a compatible unit here. Note that an error tone sounds in Close Call Only mode if a signal has not yet been acquired. 13. [MENU] Key Press then use the Scroll Control to step to edit channel data in noisy environments. 16. 9-Pin Serial Connector for GPS or PC connection Using...
English Owners Manual
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.... Record Out Jack Using a standard audio plug, connect from here to record live incoming audio signals. Controls, Keys, and Functions 47 Headphone Jack Connect headphones for using UASD software. 20. Vehicle Power Connection Connect the supplied white block connector from this jack. DC Power IN Connect only the supplied AC adapter to auto dim the display when you turn on the headlights. 23. the internal speaker is detected. 21. Front Serial Port Connect the supplied serial cable to record. This connector carries audio only when the channel is set to...
.... Record Out Jack Using a standard audio plug, connect from here to record live incoming audio signals. Controls, Keys, and Functions 47 Headphone Jack Connect headphones for using UASD software. 20. Vehicle Power Connection Connect the supplied white block connector from this jack. DC Power IN Connect only the supplied AC adapter to auto dim the display when you turn on the headlights. 23. the internal speaker is detected. 21. Front Serial Port Connect the supplied serial cable to record. This connector carries audio only when the channel is set to...
English Owners Manual
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... the display while the serial number shown as SNXXXXXXXXXXXXXX appears at some time. Warning: This clears data you get an error message, reduce the setting in the software and the scanner and start again until you have a need a copy of the scanner or control the scanner's operation. Before you proceed, you will need to the memory of Uniden Advanced Scanner Director software. You can use the supplied cable to connect your Uniden dealer to download data...
... the display while the serial number shown as SNXXXXXXXXXXXXXX appears at some time. Warning: This clears data you get an error message, reduce the setting in the software and the scanner and start again until you have a need a copy of the scanner or control the scanner's operation. Before you proceed, you will need to the memory of Uniden Advanced Scanner Director software. You can use the supplied cable to connect your Uniden dealer to download data...
English Owners Manual
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... audio 80 Note that the scanner will remain scanning on any unlocked channel (ID Search). Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press F. Setting Data Skip C [MENU] Program System F Select a Conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Set Data Skip F This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it identifies as data. Setting the System Hold Time C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Options F Set Hold Time F Set how long the scanner will scan all channels...
... audio 80 Note that the scanner will remain scanning on any unlocked channel (ID Search). Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press F. Setting Data Skip C [MENU] Program System F Select a Conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Set Data Skip F This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it identifies as data. Setting the System Hold Time C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Options F Set Hold Time F Set how long the scanner will scan all channels...
English Owners Manual
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... F Edit Sys Option F Set End Code F This setting determines how the scanner handles the transmission end code sent by most Motorola systems. Select your setting then press F. The default setting is Yes. Yes - the scanner treats all received ID's down to the next interval of 16. the scanner immediately returns to the control channel until the carrier drops. Setting I-Call Operation ME [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola...
... F Edit Sys Option F Set End Code F This setting determines how the scanner handles the transmission end code sent by most Motorola systems. Select your setting then press F. The default setting is Yes. Yes - the scanner treats all received ID's down to the next interval of 16. the scanner immediately returns to the control channel until the carrier drops. Setting I-Call Operation ME [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola...
English Owners Manual
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... band. Turn the Scroll Control to select an option then press F to let you set the limit. Set Each Band - lets you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. the scanner skips known paging system frequencies. Band 1-10 - To set the limit Search and Close Call Options 115 Set Lower Limit - Set Upper Limit - Note: Broadcast screening does not work in all service search ranges. the scanner skips known FM frequencies. the scanner skips known VHF...
... band. Turn the Scroll Control to select an option then press F to let you set the limit. Set Each Band - lets you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. the scanner skips known paging system frequencies. Band 1-10 - To set the limit Search and Close Call Options 115 Set Lower Limit - Set Upper Limit - Note: Broadcast screening does not work in all service search ranges. the scanner skips known FM frequencies. the scanner skips known VHF...
English Owners Manual
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... the scanner. The display should light and cycle if you repeatedly press [VOL] If there is a wall switch that firmware data must be Make sure the channels you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is connected to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. Please note that controls power to the AC outlet where you want to change the scanner's performance or incorporate new features. Problem The scanner doesn't work. on . Scan...
... the scanner. The display should light and cycle if you repeatedly press [VOL] If there is a wall switch that firmware data must be Make sure the channels you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is connected to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. Please note that controls power to the AC outlet where you want to change the scanner's performance or incorporate new features. Problem The scanner doesn't work. on . Scan...
English Owners Manual
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... scanner can scan. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Review programming Motorola systems on the Uniden website, scanners.uniden.com The system you want to scan might be LTR or EDACS. Troubleshooting 137 Press [SCAN/SEARCH]. If you have been programmed. Adjust the squelch threshold. Problem Possible Cause Scanner won 't start. Suggestion Change to be Check the antenna connection. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Scan won 't track a The system might not be one or more channels...
... scanner can scan. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Review programming Motorola systems on the Uniden website, scanners.uniden.com The system you want to scan might be LTR or EDACS. Troubleshooting 137 Press [SCAN/SEARCH]. If you have been programmed. Adjust the squelch threshold. Problem Possible Cause Scanner won 't start. Suggestion Change to be Check the antenna connection. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Scan won 't track a The system might not be one or more channels...
English Owners Manual
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... been entered. Change to scan LTR or EDACS systems. See programming information on Page 51. One or more of this manual. adjusted. See "Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch" on our website scanners.uniden.com If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you are listed in your own fleet map. Missing replies to be the data channel. Make sure...
... been entered. Change to scan LTR or EDACS systems. See programming information on Page 51. One or more of this manual. adjusted. See "Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch" on our website scanners.uniden.com If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you are listed in your own fleet map. Missing replies to be the data channel. Make sure...
