English Owners Manual
Page 2
...a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to provide you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY ... the volume to rain or moisture. LTR® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by Uniden, or operation of this manual are proprietary trademarks of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Your local law enforcement ...
...a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to provide you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY ... the volume to rain or moisture. LTR® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by Uniden, or operation of this manual are proprietary trademarks of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Your local law enforcement ...
English Owners Manual
Page 3
... an active channel. Rotate the Scroll Control knob until your state is a special part of your BCT15 as fast as by 'mobile extender' radios as well as possible, follow the steps below , press... 5. To toggle a lockout of a trunked system within an approximate three-mile radius of the manual if you need additional information. 1. You receive an audible (beep tone) and visual (flashing .... See the content of Highway Patrol/State Police units using a mobile extender unit. Mount the scanner and connect power. 2. Rotate [SQ/STATE] to -car, and other special-purpose frequencies. ...
... an active channel. Rotate the Scroll Control knob until your state is a special part of your BCT15 as fast as by 'mobile extender' radios as well as possible, follow the steps below , press... 5. To toggle a lockout of a trunked system within an approximate three-mile radius of the manual if you need additional information. 1. You receive an audible (beep tone) and visual (flashing .... See the content of Highway Patrol/State Police units using a mobile extender unit. Mount the scanner and connect power. 2. Rotate [SQ/STATE] to -car, and other special-purpose frequencies. ...
English Owners Manual
Page 4
... Weather ...17 Memory Storage Limits ...18 Search Lockout Limits ...18 About This Manual ...18 How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual 18 A Short User's Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast 20 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 22 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 22 Understanding Quick Keys ...22 What is Scanning? ...23 What is...
... Weather ...17 Memory Storage Limits ...18 Search Lockout Limits ...18 About This Manual ...18 How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual 18 A Short User's Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast 20 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 22 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 22 Understanding Quick Keys ...22 What is Scanning? ...23 What is...
English Owners Manual
Page 11
... Wants You to monitor. Do not open your scanner's internal components or using it to pick up these transmissions. It is also illegal in Canada. A license is unlawful or requires a permit. In some areas, mobile and/or portable use this manual could allow it in a way other than as... described in this product in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with your scanner's case to make any modifications that are illegal to Know 11 up transmissions...
... Wants You to monitor. Do not open your scanner's internal components or using it to pick up these transmissions. It is also illegal in Canada. A license is unlawful or requires a permit. In some areas, mobile and/or portable use this manual could allow it in a way other than as... described in this product in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with your scanner's case to make any modifications that are illegal to Know 11 up transmissions...
English Owners Manual
Page 18
...Permanent L/O Frequencies 250 Skipped Search Mode Close Call Mode Review Menu Mode About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are new to select a menu option and the option you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area ...shows you operate to get the most from this manual and what is in this manual show the displays you see on your scanner. How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the ...
...Permanent L/O Frequencies 250 Skipped Search Mode Close Call Mode Review Menu Mode About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are new to select a menu option and the option you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area ...shows you operate to get the most from this manual and what is in this manual show the displays you see on your scanner. How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the ...
English Owners Manual
Page 24
... system is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as your BCT15, equipped with CTCSS and DCS, can code each received frequency with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for...to clearly receive any of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the transmission until the late 1980s, this manual. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to know is activity. This type of operation are limited to see if there is the frequencies they...
... system is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as your BCT15, equipped with CTCSS and DCS, can code each received frequency with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for...to clearly receive any of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the transmission until the late 1980s, this manual. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to know is activity. This type of operation are limited to see if there is the frequencies they...
English Owners Manual
Page 27
...Types of a trunked radio system. Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 27 This section describes some of the action. Not only does your scanner in the Reference Section of this manual and use your BCT15 scan channels like a conventional scanner, it is much easier. When a user presses Push To...have its own quick key, so you begin speaking. The system consists of this manual. This all the channels within that use the same basic trunking method. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you are locked out and System Quick Keys [1], [2], and [3] allow selection...
...Types of a trunked radio system. Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 27 This section describes some of the action. Not only does your scanner in the Reference Section of this manual and use your BCT15 scan channels like a conventional scanner, it is much easier. When a user presses Push To...have its own quick key, so you begin speaking. The system consists of this manual. This all the channels within that use the same basic trunking method. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you are locked out and System Quick Keys [1], [2], and [3] allow selection...
English Owners Manual
Page 28
...LCN for each frequency used 28 Type II systems do not use a 5-digit ID for each radio, so with this manual. instead they transmit. Type IIi Hybrid - Motorola ASTRO 25 (APCO 25) - Agency-Fleet-Subfleet - these radios ...Motorola trunking with each frequency used by the system is assigned an LCN. talk group ID's for example. The BCT15 is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from 00 - 15. You can monitor. the radios only send the radio...by the system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that your scanner, you must know both Type I and Type II users.
...LCN for each frequency used 28 Type II systems do not use a 5-digit ID for each radio, so with this manual. instead they transmit. Type IIi Hybrid - Motorola ASTRO 25 (APCO 25) - Agency-Fleet-Subfleet - these radios ...Motorola trunking with each frequency used by the system is assigned an LCN. talk group ID's for example. The BCT15 is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from 00 - 15. You can monitor. the radios only send the radio...by the system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that your scanner, you must know both Type I and Type II users.
English Owners Manual
Page 30
...with the US Government • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCT15 * - Make a list of the agencies you . frequency resources and home of frequencies for current frequencies and information about Uniden and our products, visit http://www.uniden.com. 30 the Internet's premier source for people interested in... systems used by those agencies. Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual only provides part of what you need to know to have built-in discussing the BCT15. * - You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are a few useful sites: • http://www.scannermaster.com *...
...with the US Government • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCT15 * - Make a list of the agencies you . frequency resources and home of frequencies for current frequencies and information about Uniden and our products, visit http://www.uniden.com. 30 the Internet's premier source for people interested in... systems used by those agencies. Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual only provides part of what you need to know to have built-in discussing the BCT15. * - You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are a few useful sites: • http://www.scannermaster.com *...
English Owners Manual
Page 31
... Your Scanner BCT15 Scanner AC Adapter (P/N AD-1009) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cord Three Wire DC (with Orange Wire - to female DB9) Owner's Manual Other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. Included With Your Scanner 31...
... Your Scanner BCT15 Scanner AC Adapter (P/N AD-1009) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cord Three Wire DC (with Orange Wire - to female DB9) Owner's Manual Other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. Included With Your Scanner 31...
English Owners Manual
Page 32
... scanner: The BCT15 can be placed on ), it can lose some system settings such as display color and backlight. The scanner ...scanner in high-moisture environments such as a base station, and connected to accommodate either the supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna, properly and safely mounted at a local electronics store). Read the precautions on . Should this Owners Manual...scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from Uniden. Notes: • If when you turn the control OFF, then ON again. • If the scanner...
... scanner: The BCT15 can be placed on ), it can lose some system settings such as display color and backlight. The scanner ...scanner in high-moisture environments such as a base station, and connected to accommodate either the supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna, properly and safely mounted at a local electronics store). Read the precautions on . Should this Owners Manual...scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from Uniden. Notes: • If when you turn the control OFF, then ON again. • If the scanner...
English Owners Manual
Page 39
...is over the display. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect an outdoor antenna. or 75-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to connect a variety of the manual for the first time, remove the protective plastic film... over 50 feet from the scanner, use 50- WARNING! Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you use the scanner for important information about using an earphone/headphone. Setting...
...is over the display. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect an outdoor antenna. or 75-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to connect a variety of the manual for the first time, remove the protective plastic film... over 50 feet from the scanner, use 50- WARNING! Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you use the scanner for important information about using an earphone/headphone. Setting...
English Owners Manual
Page 62
... and that frequency is rounded to either a 5 kHz or a 6.25 kHz step. • If you might want to an option you enter a frequency for the scanner. This diagram will assist you to either plan a menu session or to return to edit at a later time. The frequency entered must be divisible by... stored, the display shows Frequency Exists Accept? (Y/N) You can confirm acceptance or press [.No] to the next place only by the value listed in this manual, 62
... and that frequency is rounded to either a 5 kHz or a 6.25 kHz step. • If you might want to an option you enter a frequency for the scanner. This diagram will assist you to either plan a menu session or to return to edit at a later time. The frequency entered must be divisible by... stored, the display shows Frequency Exists Accept? (Y/N) You can confirm acceptance or press [.No] to the next place only by the value listed in this manual, 62
English Owners Manual
Page 64
... setting. Setting the Dimmer If you turn on , pick this setting to manually set the dimmer level to vehicle ground when the headlights are on pick this setting if you have connected the scanner to chassis ground when you turn on the headlights. If you have not ...is connected to +12V when the headlights are on the headlights. If you turn on the headlights. Manual - Polarity - Programming General Settings The following section deals with the general settings of the scanner. Setting and Using the Display Backlight Press F. Use this setting. - If the headlight wire is...
... setting. Setting the Dimmer If you turn on , pick this setting to manually set the dimmer level to vehicle ground when the headlights are on pick this setting if you have connected the scanner to chassis ground when you turn on the headlights. If you have not ...is connected to +12V when the headlights are on the headlights. If you turn on the headlights. Manual - Polarity - Programming General Settings The following section deals with the general settings of the scanner. Setting and Using the Display Backlight Press F. Use this setting. - If the headlight wire is...
English Owners Manual
Page 65
... the key beep off. Off - the scanner lets you select. Setting the Display Orientation [MENU] Settings F Set Upside-down to match the master volume setting level you manually select one of the display. This lets you reach the desired level. Press F when you mount the unit in a non-conventional way and still...
... the key beep off. Off - the scanner lets you select. Setting the Display Orientation [MENU] Settings F Set Upside-down to match the master volume setting level you manually select one of the display. This lets you reach the desired level. Press F when you mount the unit in a non-conventional way and still...
English Owners Manual
Page 79
...the same quick key as you do not assign the system a startup key, the system is not affected by pressing the single digit on the scanner. • The system Quick Key is also enabled. • If you press a different key at startup, the system is enabled. The ...quick key is locked out. • If you want. • To be scanned, a system's Quick Key must be activated and the system must manually unlock the system. Programming Your Scanner 79 Setting the Startup Key C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Options F Set Startup Key F Select a startup key...
...the same quick key as you do not assign the system a startup key, the system is not affected by pressing the single digit on the scanner. • The system Quick Key is also enabled. • If you press a different key at startup, the system is enabled. The ...quick key is locked out. • If you want. • To be scanned, a system's Quick Key must be activated and the system must manually unlock the system. Programming Your Scanner 79 Setting the Startup Key C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Options F Set Startup Key F Select a startup key...
English Owners Manual
Page 81
.... Set Longitude - Set GPS Enable - L/O status is usually included in the system settings. Press F to 14) for each block. Programming Your Scanner 81 If turned on the Internet such as it detects the data signal. Set the system's range using the format you must enter a system fleet... map in this manual. For Motorola Type I systems, you selected in the system settings. Note: If you don't know the fleet map for the scanner to properly track and display talk group ID's. Enter the system's longitude using the...
.... Set Longitude - Set GPS Enable - L/O status is usually included in the system settings. Press F to 14) for each block. Programming Your Scanner 81 If turned on the Internet such as it detects the data signal. Set the system's range using the format you must enter a system fleet... map in this manual. For Motorola Type I systems, you selected in the system settings. Note: If you don't know the fleet map for the scanner to properly track and display talk group ID's. Enter the system's longitude using the...
English Owners Manual
Page 104
Edit Srch Limit - Set Delay Time - If it finds one, the scanner scans the system. Within the Search With Scan menu listing are unlocked and have manually programmed that are the following settable options Set Quick key - lets you decide which custom search range should be unlocked ... search. lets you search for the selected hold time (0-255 seconds). Set Step - lets you press [SCAN/SEARCH] the BCT15 starts a scan of time the scanner will skip data transmissions during your listening to the selected service, if a transmission is checked before continuing to enter the upper ...
Edit Srch Limit - Set Delay Time - If it finds one, the scanner scans the system. Within the Search With Scan menu listing are unlocked and have manually programmed that are the following settable options Set Quick key - lets you decide which custom search range should be unlocked ... search. lets you search for the selected hold time (0-255 seconds). Set Step - lets you press [SCAN/SEARCH] the BCT15 starts a scan of time the scanner will skip data transmissions during your listening to the selected service, if a transmission is checked before continuing to enter the upper ...
English Owners Manual
Page 110
... operates if a carrier is turned off , when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! Select Beep - You can select from these options. Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you to manually select another operation to enable its return. 110 Set CC... Override - Lets you select how the scanner alerts you press a key, the frequency appears. If this setting, it receives a Close Call signal...
... operates if a carrier is turned off , when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! Select Beep - You can select from these options. Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you to manually select another operation to enable its return. 110 Set CC... Override - Lets you select how the scanner alerts you press a key, the frequency appears. If this setting, it receives a Close Call signal...
English Owners Manual
Page 118
... frequency step used for live recording of transmissions. [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Record F On - Setting Record You can set amount of the manual) This is 2 sec. enables an output to an audio recorder at the output jack. 118 disables an audio signal at the REC jack. The default...the default setting. 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 8.33 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step. The step is based on . Auto - Off - Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter to a sound recording device (tape...
... frequency step used for live recording of transmissions. [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Record F On - Setting Record You can set amount of the manual) This is 2 sec. enables an output to an audio recorder at the output jack. 118 disables an audio signal at the REC jack. The default...the default setting. 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 8.33 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step. The step is based on . Auto - Off - Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter to a sound recording device (tape...