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Welcome 2 Features 4 Types of Communications 5 Included With Your Scanner 6 Fast Start 7 Power ON 7 How Squelch Works 8 Setting the Squelch 8 Scanning the Alert Monitor Frequency Banks 9 Selecting the State 9 Selecting a Frequency Bank 9 Scan Hold 10 ... Memory Lock 24 Memory Back-up 24 Installation 25 Mobile Installation 25 Connecting the Power 26 Base Installation 27 Tips and Techniques 28 Trunking 29 Scanner Care & Maintenance Tips 30 Troubleshooting 31 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . 33 Specifications 34 1
Welcome 2 Features 4 Types of Communications 5 Included With Your Scanner 6 Fast Start 7 Power ON 7 How Squelch Works 8 Setting the Squelch 8 Scanning the Alert Monitor Frequency Banks 9 Selecting the State 9 Selecting a Frequency Bank 9 Scan Hold 10 ... Memory Lock 24 Memory Back-up 24 Installation 25 Mobile Installation 25 Connecting the Power 26 Base Installation 27 Tips and Techniques 28 Trunking 29 Scanner Care & Maintenance Tips 30 Troubleshooting 31 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . 33 Specifications 34 1
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...all, you can listen to -car and other special-purpose frequencies. With the BCT7 Scanning Radio, you don't have to operate the unit. Plus, the new built-in each state, the BCT7 recognizes and alerts you to transmissions from "mobile extender" radios as well as ...on the road today are within an approximate 3 mile radius of the BCT7 Highway Communications System & Scanning Radio! Just set the BCT7 for easy operation and dependability. Most highway patrol vehicles on your state, and the scanner will do the rest. Whenever the dispatcher transmits to any frequencies. Welcome...
...all, you can listen to -car and other special-purpose frequencies. With the BCT7 Scanning Radio, you don't have to operate the unit. Plus, the new built-in each state, the BCT7 recognizes and alerts you to transmissions from "mobile extender" radios as well as ...on the road today are within an approximate 3 mile radius of the BCT7 Highway Communications System & Scanning Radio! Just set the BCT7 for easy operation and dependability. Most highway patrol vehicles on your state, and the scanner will do the rest. Whenever the dispatcher transmits to any frequencies. Welcome...
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... you the opportunity to find active frequencies. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is in Search mode. While the BCT7 scans channels, it is in Search Hold mode. For publications which have publications, information on the page 5) do not need to enter ...specific frequencies which list frequencies around the United States, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner 800 number. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on that have not been programmed. What is Scanning? The Bearcat Radio Club...
... you the opportunity to find active frequencies. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is in Search mode. While the BCT7 scans channels, it is in Search Hold mode. For publications which have publications, information on the page 5) do not need to enter ...specific frequencies which list frequencies around the United States, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner 800 number. Scanning stops on an active frequency, and remains on that have not been programmed. What is Scanning? The Bearcat Radio Club...
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...BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL FIRE/NEWS HOLD/RESUME LOCKOUT WX/PVT BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner PUSH ALERT STATE HIGHWAY POL/DOT SEARCH BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL FIRE/NEWS MUTE HOLD/RESUME LOCKOUT WX/PVT...Antenna (ANT002) Included With Your Scanner Other Printed Material 6 NtFsiopocofneNwtrrouNttocFioseoLioxrpooswcoffajneNpicwtrrimoousuttbooctosioeeoLrxrecmeoswmhsfajprotictdtpimeoesuitbototrhshoeetrtceetmeemhsdyeaorqtitodtpiteetiaoyomrtuhhnoeehNtttgietnaneevsdaeyaeefoaomqihnoiLtdietwtsaclaaofyeweoeoamuadtnfreihntgohtoit....
...BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL FIRE/NEWS HOLD/RESUME LOCKOUT WX/PVT BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner PUSH ALERT STATE HIGHWAY POL/DOT SEARCH BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL FIRE/NEWS MUTE HOLD/RESUME LOCKOUT WX/PVT...Antenna (ANT002) Included With Your Scanner Other Printed Material 6 NtFsiopocofneNwtrrouNttocFioseoLioxrpooswcoffajneNpicwtrrimoousuttbooctosioeeoLrxrecmeoswmhsfajprotictdtpimeoesuitbototrhshoeetrtceetmeemhsdyeaorqtitodtpiteetiaoyomrtuhhnoeehNtttgietnaneevsdaeyaeefoaomqihnoiLtdietwtsaclaaofyeweoeoamuadtnfreihntgohtoit....
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Fast Start Note: Fold out the illustration from the front cover to see the controls and LCD display while reading this guide. Turn the volume knob clockwise. The scanner performs a self-test: the Warning Light flashes and the Alert Tone beeps loudly. 2.The currently selected state (e.g., TX for Texas) appears and scanning starts. VOL PUSH ALERT Turn Warning Light WARNING HOLD/RESUME MUTE FIRE/NEWS STATE HIGHWAY 7 Power ON 1.
Fast Start Note: Fold out the illustration from the front cover to see the controls and LCD display while reading this guide. Turn the volume knob clockwise. The scanner performs a self-test: the Warning Light flashes and the Alert Tone beeps loudly. 2.The currently selected state (e.g., TX for Texas) appears and scanning starts. VOL PUSH ALERT Turn Warning Light WARNING HOLD/RESUME MUTE FIRE/NEWS STATE HIGHWAY 7 Power ON 1.
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... ends, a built-in the HOLD mode, the alarm circuit is no response, scanning resumes. Note: While in two second delay feature holds the scanner on that frequency for a response. To resume scanning, press H. To scan the other frequency banks, see "Scanning the Fire, News, Weather,... and Private Frequency Banks," page 14. When the BCT7 receives communications, scanning stops, the active bank type replaces the state code, and the frequency displays. Police DT - If there is inactive. 10 ...
... ends, a built-in the HOLD mode, the alarm circuit is no response, scanning resumes. Note: While in two second delay feature holds the scanner on that frequency for a response. To resume scanning, press H. To scan the other frequency banks, see "Scanning the Fire, News, Weather,... and Private Frequency Banks," page 14. When the BCT7 receives communications, scanning stops, the active bank type replaces the state code, and the frequency displays. Police DT - If there is inactive. 10 ...
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Press and hold M for two on . Turn the scanner off . sound. 2. The Mute LED goes out after scanning starts. 3. Note: Mute only works in the display reminds you wish. Warning Light Adjustment The Warning ...
Press and hold M for two on . Turn the scanner off . sound. 2. The Mute LED goes out after scanning starts. 3. Note: Mute only works in the display reminds you wish. Warning Light Adjustment The Warning ...
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...pressing the H key to these settings. Note: The Warning Alert is inoperative while the scanner is activity on one of the Priority channels, the warning light will flash and the alarm.... You can lock-out priority channels using the L key. You will experience a slight in the BCT7 contains a number of the car. 13 Remember to press the key again to return to the officer...officer or dispatcher talks (transmits), the signal is broadcast like a beacon at low-power. The BCT7 automatically checks a state's Priority channels every two seconds for car-to-car and aircraft-to the ...
...pressing the H key to these settings. Note: The Warning Alert is inoperative while the scanner is activity on one of the Priority channels, the warning light will flash and the alarm.... You can lock-out priority channels using the L key. You will experience a slight in the BCT7 contains a number of the car. 13 Remember to press the key again to return to the officer...officer or dispatcher talks (transmits), the signal is broadcast like a beacon at low-power. The BCT7 automatically checks a state's Priority channels every two seconds for car-to-car and aircraft-to the ...
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...your Private frequencies you have programmed, press W again. WX appears in the display and scanning begins two seconds later. When the BCT7 receives Fire, News, Weather, or Private frequencies, scanning stops and the active frequency is no response, scanning resumes. 14 NEWS.... The State Code/Active Bank Indicators do not appear in two second delay feature holds the scanner on that frequency for a response. If there is displayed. When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that frequency. When the transmission ends, a built-in these banks. To scan ...
...your Private frequencies you have programmed, press W again. WX appears in the display and scanning begins two seconds later. When the BCT7 receives Fire, News, Weather, or Private frequencies, scanning stops and the active frequency is no response, scanning resumes. 14 NEWS.... The State Code/Active Bank Indicators do not appear in two second delay feature holds the scanner on that frequency for a response. If there is displayed. When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that frequency. When the transmission ends, a built-in these banks. To scan ...
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... immediately because that frequency is not scanned. frequency as long as you like. Á If the BCT7 stops on a Á frequency you don't want to scanning whenever you wish. In Scan Mode When the scanner stops on an undesired frequency, press H twice to force the unit to hold on that To resume...
... immediately because that frequency is not scanned. frequency as long as you like. Á If the BCT7 stops on a Á frequency you don't want to scanning whenever you wish. In Scan Mode When the scanner stops on an undesired frequency, press H twice to force the unit to hold on that To resume...
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You can lock out all the frequencies in one bank, and that bank key will emit an error tone and the scanner will not scan. However, if you press H. In Hold Mode Press L. Á LOCKOUT appears on the display. Scanning doesn't resume until you do, pressing that ...
You can lock out all the frequencies in one bank, and that bank key will emit an error tone and the scanner will not scan. However, if you press H. In Hold Mode Press L. Á LOCKOUT appears on the display. Scanning doesn't resume until you do, pressing that ...
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See the table on . Two seconds later, the BCT7 begins searching that the scanner stops on page 5, or the Specifications at the back of this Guide. 1. During Search, press L to lockout undesired frequencies that band. OR Press B repeatedly to ... 29.000 and 956.000 MHz, as well as CB channels 1 through 40, as long as they are within the 12 Bands covered by the BCT7. Many frequencies have already have been pre-programmed into one of the frequency search.
See the table on . Two seconds later, the BCT7 begins searching that the scanner stops on page 5, or the Specifications at the back of this Guide. 1. During Search, press L to lockout undesired frequencies that band. OR Press B repeatedly to ... 29.000 and 956.000 MHz, as well as CB channels 1 through 40, as long as they are within the 12 Bands covered by the BCT7. Many frequencies have already have been pre-programmed into one of the frequency search.
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Mount the scanner to a solid surface using the self tapping screws provided. 2. Adjust the angle of the radio. Secure the bracket to the bracket with the driver or passenger in the vehicle. 1. Installation Mobile Installation Before starting installation, select a location for the radio bracket that is convenient for operation and does not interfere with the thumb screws. 3. Star Knob Washer Spacer WARNING 25
Mount the scanner to a solid surface using the self tapping screws provided. 2. Adjust the angle of the radio. Secure the bracket to the bracket with the driver or passenger in the vehicle. 1. Installation Mobile Installation Before starting installation, select a location for the radio bracket that is convenient for operation and does not interfere with the thumb screws. 3. Star Knob Washer Spacer WARNING 25
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Plug the adapter into the jack marked "DC 13.8V." 3. Operation of the unit. 2. Plug the telescoping antenna into the antenna jack on the rear of the scanner is the same as a base unit with this unit. 1. Base Installation In addition to mobile installation, you can operate the BCT7 as for mobile use. 27 Plug the AC Adapter into a 120V AC 60 Hz wall outlet. Note: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the included AC Adapter and Telescoping Antenna.
Plug the adapter into the jack marked "DC 13.8V." 3. Operation of the unit. 2. Plug the telescoping antenna into the antenna jack on the rear of the scanner is the same as a base unit with this unit. 1. Base Installation In addition to mobile installation, you can operate the BCT7 as for mobile use. 27 Plug the AC Adapter into a 120V AC 60 Hz wall outlet. Note: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the included AC Adapter and Telescoping Antenna.
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... divisions within an agency (police patrol, detectives, radar teams, warrant servers...), to move the scanner or its antenna away from a patrol car 30 seconds later on 856.7125 one another. All a scanner user can do is either wait for the radio to resume scanning to the next frequency or... A dispatcher may share a three to twenty or more channel radio system in a fringe area or need to change channels. Trunking If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move off of an uninteresting conversation. 29 It all happens transparently to follow a conversation.
... divisions within an agency (police patrol, detectives, radar teams, warrant servers...), to move the scanner or its antenna away from a patrol car 30 seconds later on 856.7125 one another. All a scanner user can do is either wait for the radio to resume scanning to the next frequency or... A dispatcher may share a three to twenty or more channel radio system in a fringe area or need to change channels. Trunking If your scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move off of an uninteresting conversation. 29 It all happens transparently to follow a conversation.
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...the old frequency which will now be used for a 12 or 24 hour period. Scanner Care & Maintenance Tips Do not use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. 30 Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by the channel). To complicate matters, trunking radios are advised... to LOCKOUT this new data frequency but you turn the scanner on, another frequency, in the same system, may be used as the data channel. To effect the computer operation, data bursts and tones are ...
...the old frequency which will now be used for a 12 or 24 hour period. Scanner Care & Maintenance Tips Do not use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. 30 Do not plug the scanner into an outlet controlled by the channel). To complicate matters, trunking radios are advised... to LOCKOUT this new data frequency but you turn the scanner on, another frequency, in the same system, may be used as the data channel. To effect the computer operation, data bursts and tones are ...
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.... No active station within range. Improper reception. Check antenna connections. Check antenna and antenna connection, or change antenna. Scanner is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Incomplete reception. SUGGESTION Check to hold on a frequency without check... of reception. Some priority frequencies may be locked out. Reposition scanner. Check Squelch adjustment. The PRIORITY system is an Alert Frequency Bank (Highway, Police, DOT). Troubleshooting If your BCT7 is not working properly. Weather Search (WX) won 't stop. Check...
.... No active station within range. Improper reception. Check antenna connections. Check antenna and antenna connection, or change antenna. Scanner is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. Incomplete reception. SUGGESTION Check to hold on a frequency without check... of reception. Some priority frequencies may be locked out. Reposition scanner. Check Squelch adjustment. The PRIORITY system is an Alert Frequency Bank (Highway, Police, DOT). Troubleshooting If your BCT7 is not working properly. Weather Search (WX) won 't stop. Check...
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Operating Guide (OMBCT7) BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner WARNING MUTE HOLD/RESUME FIRE/NEWS LOCKOUT WX/PVT STATE HIGHWAY POL/DOT SEARCH SQ BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL PUSH ALERT OPERATING GUIDE Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide Hard Wire Cord (PS001) Flexible Mobile Antenna (ANT002) Mobile Mounting Bracket Assembly Kit (MB007) Telescoping Antenna (AT124) AC Adapter (AD140U) External Speaker (ESP25, 8W) ® 33
Operating Guide (OMBCT7) BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner WARNING MUTE HOLD/RESUME FIRE/NEWS LOCKOUT WX/PVT STATE HIGHWAY POL/DOT SEARCH SQ BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL PUSH ALERT OPERATING GUIDE Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide Hard Wire Cord (PS001) Flexible Mobile Antenna (ANT002) Mobile Mounting Bracket Assembly Kit (MB007) Telescoping Antenna (AT124) AC Adapter (AD140U) External Speaker (ESP25, 8W) ® 33
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BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner WARNING MUTE HOLD/RESUME FIRE/NEWS LOCKOUT WX/PVT STATE HIGHWAY POL/DOT HIGHWAY SEARCH BCT 7 SQ BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL PUSH ALERT UBUD01250ZZ OPERATING GUIDE
BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner WARNING MUTE HOLD/RESUME FIRE/NEWS LOCKOUT WX/PVT STATE HIGHWAY POL/DOT HIGHWAY SEARCH BCT 7 SQ BAND PROG PUSH FLASH VOL PUSH ALERT UBUD01250ZZ OPERATING GUIDE
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... product. Precautions Before you use of this unit to be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your authority to operate this scanner, please observe the following patents: RE 31,523 4,027,251 4,057,760 4,092,594 4,100,497 4,114,103 4,123,715 4,156,193 4,157,505 4,... To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in the Phillippines. Printed in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your community.
... product. Precautions Before you use of this unit to be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your authority to operate this scanner, please observe the following patents: RE 31,523 4,027,251 4,057,760 4,092,594 4,100,497 4,114,103 4,123,715 4,156,193 4,157,505 4,... To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in the Phillippines. Printed in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your community.