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Table of Contents Precautions...2 BCT15 Quick Start Guide ...3 Table of Contents ...4 The FCC Wants You to Know ...10 Scanning Legally ...10 Introduction ...12 Feature Highlights ...13 General ...13 Trunk Tracking ...15 Searches and Scanning ...16 GPS ...17 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 ...
Table of Contents Precautions...2 BCT15 Quick Start Guide ...3 Table of Contents ...4 The FCC Wants You to Know ...10 Scanning Legally ...10 Introduction ...12 Feature Highlights ...13 General ...13 Trunk Tracking ...15 Searches and Scanning ...16 GPS ...17 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 ...
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... the Dimmer ...64 Adjusting the Key Beep ...65 Setting the Audio AGC ...65 Setting the Display Orientation ...65 Adjusting the Display Contrast ...66 Setting the GPS Format ...66 Setting the Serial Port Speed ...67 Displaying Scanner Information ...67 Viewing Memory Used ...67 Setting the BearTracker Options ...67 Set Hold Time ...67...
... the Dimmer ...64 Adjusting the Key Beep ...65 Setting the Audio AGC ...65 Setting the Display Orientation ...65 Adjusting the Display Contrast ...66 Setting the GPS Format ...66 Setting the Serial Port Speed ...67 Displaying Scanner Information ...67 Viewing Memory Used ...67 Setting the BearTracker Options ...67 Set Hold Time ...67...
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Using the BCT15 with a GPS ...126 Device Compatibility ...126 Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device 126 Initial Scanner/GPS Operation ...126 Location-Based (GPS) Scanning ...127 Another Example of Multiple Site Creation 128 Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features 128 Setting the Options ...130 Deleting a Location ...130 ...For POI Only ...131 For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only 131 GPS Display Mode ...133 GPS Review Location Mode ...134 Care and Maintenance ...135 General Use ...135 Location ...135 Cleaning ...135 Repairs ...135 Birdies ...
Using the BCT15 with a GPS ...126 Device Compatibility ...126 Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device 126 Initial Scanner/GPS Operation ...126 Location-Based (GPS) Scanning ...127 Another Example of Multiple Site Creation 128 Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features 128 Setting the Options ...130 Deleting a Location ...130 ...For POI Only ...131 For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only 131 GPS Display Mode ...133 GPS Review Location Mode ...134 Care and Maintenance ...135 General Use ...135 Location ...135 Cleaning ...135 Repairs ...135 Birdies ...
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...you assign a tone to the input frequency of a strong signal to only alerts from BearTracker systems or groups, Close Call, Weather (WX), and GPS. you reduce by an agency. Dropout Delay - lets you can disable alerts based on a control channel. this option lets you hold on a ...BearTracker priority channel, Emergency Alert, Close Call, Tone-Out, and GPS. Searches and Scanning Attenuator - you can choose to listen to a channel so that entity will be set a time value so that item is ...
...you assign a tone to the input frequency of a strong signal to only alerts from BearTracker systems or groups, Close Call, Weather (WX), and GPS. you reduce by an agency. Dropout Delay - lets you can disable alerts based on a control channel. this option lets you hold on a ...BearTracker priority channel, Emergency Alert, Close Call, Tone-Out, and GPS. Searches and Scanning Attenuator - you can choose to listen to a channel so that entity will be set a time value so that item is ...
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... for area specific data. WX Scan - Service Search - Turbo Search - Search Key - Weather Weather and SAME/FIPS Alert - Scan Speed - GPS (Location Based) Alerts - notify you when you near an area you monitor a service search and a custom search scan sequentially. lets to initiate ...,) and set up your geographic location. lets you have programmed as you with greater ability to 5 kHz automatically which provides you travel. GPS Location Based Scanning - you select from a list of interest. lets you will know immediately when a weather alert is transmitted on a ...
... for area specific data. WX Scan - Service Search - Turbo Search - Search Key - Weather Weather and SAME/FIPS Alert - Scan Speed - GPS (Location Based) Alerts - notify you when you near an area you monitor a service search and a custom search scan sequentially. lets to initiate ...,) and set up your geographic location. lets you have programmed as you with greater ability to 5 kHz automatically which provides you travel. GPS Location Based Scanning - you select from a list of interest. lets you will know immediately when a weather alert is transmitted on a ...
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... side of the headlamp switch so that when you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit, at a later time, expect to one key. Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E sleeve. Press in place. 8.... Keys into the sleeve until it locks in fully, Setting Up Your Scanner 37 Note: if you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, you should plan to remove the scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve If you ... sheet metal. 7. See "To purchase the DIN-E sleeve and included Removal Keys, visit http://www.uniden.com/store/ and order part number, DIN-0001."
... side of the headlamp switch so that when you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit, at a later time, expect to one key. Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E sleeve. Press in place. 8.... Keys into the sleeve until it locks in fully, Setting Up Your Scanner 37 Note: if you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, you should plan to remove the scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve If you ... sheet metal. 7. See "To purchase the DIN-E sleeve and included Removal Keys, visit http://www.uniden.com/store/ and order part number, DIN-0001."
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"F" means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to latch FUNCTION mode. Controls, Keys, and Functions 1. Note this approach results in GPS mode. 42 Press again to release. • Press to select F a menu item. • Press plus turn [VOL] to set backlight. • Press plus turn Scroll ...
"F" means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to latch FUNCTION mode. Controls, Keys, and Functions 1. Note this approach results in GPS mode. 42 Press again to release. • Press to select F a menu item. • Press plus turn [VOL] to set backlight. • Press plus turn Scroll ...
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... by pressing F then pressing another key or pressing F then pressing and holding another key. The permanent lockout remains in any other mode but Scan and GPS. Off, On, Plus On. • Use this combination, while in WX Scan or WX Scan Hold, press [2] to toggle between WX Scan and WX Alert... on . • Use this combination, to unlock all systems, sites, search ranges and Close Call Hits systems and enable all the System Quick Keys for GPS related settings.
... by pressing F then pressing another key or pressing F then pressing and holding another key. The permanent lockout remains in any other mode but Scan and GPS. Off, On, Plus On. • Use this combination, while in WX Scan or WX Scan Hold, press [2] to toggle between WX Scan and WX Alert... on . • Use this combination, to unlock all systems, sites, search ranges and Close Call Hits systems and enable all the System Quick Keys for GPS related settings.
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...searching the range set Alert Plus Scan on or off . Press [9] to a selected search range. • Use this combination in any mode except Scan and GPS. F + [.No] Key • Use this combination in Scan and Scan Hold mode to toggle Close Call mode. Note: This does not work while ...enabled for scanning. Press [0] to toggle ID Scan and ID Search. Use to resume searching. • In all other modes except Search, Search Hold, and GPS, press [SCAN/SEARCH] to display Quick Search Prompt. • Use this combination while scanning a trunked system to toggle Name Disp mode on . • Use...
...searching the range set Alert Plus Scan on or off . Press [9] to a selected search range. • Use this combination in any mode except Scan and GPS. F + [.No] Key • Use this combination in Scan and Scan Hold mode to toggle Close Call mode. Note: This does not work while ...enabled for scanning. Press [0] to toggle ID Scan and ID Search. Use to resume searching. • In all other modes except Search, Search Hold, and GPS, press [SCAN/SEARCH] to display Quick Search Prompt. • Use this combination while scanning a trunked system to toggle Name Disp mode on . • Use...
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...When editing a name, press [4] to move the cursor one character to store current location data with a connected and enabled GPS. 7. GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Key • Press to switch to GPS mode. • Press and hold to unlock all the frequencies of an I-Call (Individual Call) in effect until you ... an 'i' as the first character of all locked values in the current system. • Press and hold to unlock location data in Review Location (GPS) mode. • Press and hold to the left. 6. The permanent lockout remains in Hold, Close Call Only, and Tone-Out modes. •...
...When editing a name, press [4] to move the cursor one character to store current location data with a connected and enabled GPS. 7. GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Key • Press to switch to GPS mode. • Press and hold to unlock all the frequencies of an I-Call (Individual Call) in effect until you ... an 'i' as the first character of all locked values in the current system. • Press and hold to unlock location data in Review Location (GPS) mode. • Press and hold to the left. 6. The permanent lockout remains in Hold, Close Call Only, and Tone-Out modes. •...
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...WX Scan Hold modes. • Press to switch to the Edit Menu for a current Tone-Out. • Press to switch to Review Location mode for GPS operations. 11. [SCAN/SEARCH] Key • Press to resume scanning while monitoring a channel in Scan Hold mode. • Press to switch to Scan mode... for enhanced listening in the following modes: Scan, Search, Close Call Only, and WX Scan. • Press again to toggle to scan mode from the GPS, connect a compatible unit here. Using a standard serial cable and possibly a gender changer or null modem adapter, connect a PC serial port here. 46 10. [EYES]...
...WX Scan Hold modes. • Press to switch to the Edit Menu for a current Tone-Out. • Press to switch to Review Location mode for GPS operations. 11. [SCAN/SEARCH] Key • Press to resume scanning while monitoring a channel in Scan Hold mode. • Press to switch to Scan mode... for enhanced listening in the following modes: Scan, Search, Close Call Only, and WX Scan. • Press again to toggle to scan mode from the GPS, connect a compatible unit here. Using a standard serial cable and possibly a gender changer or null modem adapter, connect a PC serial port here. 46 10. [EYES]...
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... Call DND) : This icon appears when the Close Call Mode is CC Pri Mode. f (Function icon) : This icon appears while Function Mode. GPS : This icon appears when the scanner receives GPS data. C67.0 / DCS023 / etc. : This area displays the information of Close Call Pri icon. PRI : This icon turns on the Channel...
... Call DND) : This icon appears when the Close Call Mode is CC Pri Mode. f (Function icon) : This icon appears while Function Mode. GPS : This icon appears when the scanner receives GPS data. C67.0 / DCS023 / etc. : This area displays the information of Close Call Pri icon. PRI : This icon turns on the Channel...
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...to Close Call hits. For example, some seem out of Priority Channel, or BearTracker activity. You can use the BCT15 more . The Close Call LED lights in conjunction with GPS settings. Operation 51 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch To turn it is now set for about 3...MUTE]. The M icon remains on the display. This mutes the alert action for strong signals. Those are required for Close Call detection, and GPS alerts. The Alert LED will also light in response to confirm this setting. Operation Before you either hear a broadcast or noise just stops. ...
...to Close Call hits. For example, some seem out of Priority Channel, or BearTracker activity. You can use the BCT15 more . The Close Call LED lights in conjunction with GPS settings. Operation 51 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch To turn it is now set for about 3...MUTE]. The M icon remains on the display. This mutes the alert action for strong signals. Those are required for Close Call detection, and GPS alerts. The Alert LED will also light in response to confirm this setting. Operation Before you either hear a broadcast or noise just stops. ...
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...ability to customize the operation to familiarize yourself and help you have provided three sections. The third addresses individual settings of the BCT15 is very powerful. Press [GPS] to go to set or revisit an option. To exit the Menu mode, do any previous menu level or to ... The first deals with general menu related operations and screen descriptions. To enter the Menu mode press [MENU]. 2. To select a specific item you to GPS mode. Press [HOLD/RESUME] to go to the previous mode. 6. Press repeatedly [MENU] to return, level by level, to Scan Hold mode. To...
...ability to customize the operation to familiarize yourself and help you have provided three sections. The third addresses individual settings of the BCT15 is very powerful. Press [GPS] to go to set or revisit an option. To exit the Menu mode, do any previous menu level or to ... The first deals with general menu related operations and screen descriptions. To enter the Menu mode press [MENU]. 2. To select a specific item you to GPS mode. Press [HOLD/RESUME] to go to the previous mode. 6. Press repeatedly [MENU] to return, level by level, to Scan Hold mode. To...
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... Attenuator Set Record WX All Priority Wired Clone Master Slave Settings Set Backlight Adjust Key Beep Set Audio AGC Set Upside-Down Adjust Contrast Set GPS Format Set Serial Port See Scanner Info Using the Menu 63 Base Level Program System Program System Conventional Program Location POI Srch/CloCall Opt Freq...
... Attenuator Set Record WX All Priority Wired Clone Master Slave Settings Set Backlight Adjust Key Beep Set Audio AGC Set Upside-Down Adjust Contrast Set GPS Format Set Serial Port See Scanner Info Using the Menu 63 Base Level Program System Program System Conventional Program Location POI Srch/CloCall Opt Freq...
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... Internet is a good source for a quick reference chart. Set Pos Format F Select from level 1 to Level 15 F Setting the GPS Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F These settings control how the scanner handles GPS input when you see the contrast change. DDD°MM'SS.ss or Degrees in 0.5 hour steps. Set Unit...
... Internet is a good source for a quick reference chart. Set Pos Format F Select from level 1 to Level 15 F Setting the GPS Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F These settings control how the scanner handles GPS input when you see the contrast change. DDD°MM'SS.ss or Degrees in 0.5 hour steps. Set Unit...
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...), you may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to scan a new system. Note that the back port is used to communicate with an attached GPS device (default 4800 bps). Setting the BearTracker Options Set Hold Time This is the time that are created. Programming General Settings 67 You typically set...
...), you may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to scan a new system. Note that the back port is used to communicate with an attached GPS device (default 4800 bps). Setting the BearTracker Options Set Hold Time This is the time that are created. Programming General Settings 67 You typically set...
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... display talk group ID's. source. Enter the system's longitude using the format you must enter a system fleet map in the system settings. Set GPS Enable - allows you connect a GPS to enter a custom fleet map. Press F to 14) for your Motorola Type I Only) Preset - If turned on the Internet such as it ...you selected in the same resource that provided system frequencies and talk group ID lists. L/O status is usually included in the system settings. select from GPS. Enter the size code (0 to select. Note: If you don't know the fleet map for each block.
... display talk group ID's. source. Enter the system's longitude using the format you must enter a system fleet map in the system settings. Set GPS Enable - allows you connect a GPS to enter a custom fleet map. Press F to 14) for your Motorola Type I Only) Preset - If turned on the Internet such as it ...you selected in the same resource that provided system frequencies and talk group ID lists. L/O status is usually included in the system settings. select from GPS. Enter the size code (0 to select. Note: If you don't know the fleet map for each block.
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...F Set LocationInfo F MESL This setting control whether the system is automatically controlled. Then, when you turn on the data received from the GPS, the L/O status of the site is automatically enabled and disabled when you selected in the system settings. Off - Set Range - Setting...F This setting determines the frequencies you program will also be unlocked and scanned. Set GPS Enable - Depending on that same state. Enter the system's latitude using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Set Longitude - Set the system's range using the [STATE] ...
...F Set LocationInfo F MESL This setting control whether the system is automatically controlled. Then, when you turn on the data received from the GPS, the L/O status of the site is automatically enabled and disabled when you selected in the system settings. Off - Set Range - Setting...F This setting determines the frequencies you program will also be unlocked and scanned. Set GPS Enable - Depending on that same state. Enter the system's latitude using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Set Longitude - Set the system's range using the [STATE] ...
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... in the range. Off - F Set Search Key F Select the key to assign F Select a search range F Now, to access that search, hold on any audio. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is 3257.33-09705.34. 106 F On - Off - Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key You can assign...
... in the range. Off - F Set Search Key F Select the key to assign F Select a search range F Now, to access that search, hold on any audio. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is 3257.33-09705.34. 106 F On - Off - Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key You can assign...