Uniden BCT15 User Manual

Name: Uniden BCT15
Brand: Uniden
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Precautions2
BCT15 Quick Start Guide3
Table of Contents4
The FCC Wants You to Know10
- Scanning Legally10
Introduction12
- Feature Highlights13
- Memory Storage Limits18
- Search Lockout Limits18
- About this Manual18
  - How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in this Manual18
A Short User's Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast20
Understanding Scanning and the BCT1522
- Understanding the Scanner's Memory22
- Understanding Quick Keys22
- What Is Scanning23
- What Is Searching23
- What Is CTCSS/DCS23
- Conventional Scanning24
- Simplex Operation24
- Repeater Operation25
- What Is Trunk Tracking25
- Trunked Scanning26
- Startup Configuration26
- Multi-Site Trunking27
- Types of Trunking Systems27
- Where to Get more Information30
  - Information on the Internet30
Included with Your Scanner31
Setting up Your Scanner32
- Power Related Issues32
- Base Station33
- Setting up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording34
- Vehicle Installation35
- Connecting an Optional Antenna39
- Connecting an Earphone/Headphone39
- Connecting an Extension Speaker40
Controls, Keys, and Functions41
A Look at the LCD Display48
Tones50
- General Tones50
- Weather Alert Tones50
- Menu Mode Tones50
- Scanner Alert Tones50
Operation51
- Turning on the Scanner and Setting the Squelch51
- Setting the Display Backlight51
- Setting Alert Mute51
  - Temporary Alert Mute51
  - Continuous Alert Mute51
- Entering Text Within a Menu Option52
- Startup Key Operation52
- Scanning Systems53
- Selecting Systems to Scan54
- Selecting System Channel Groups54
- Locking/Unlocking Systems54
- Locking/Unlocking Channels55
- ID Scan/ID Search Mode55
- Holding on a System55
- Holding on a Channel56
- Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search56
- Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID's (TGID)56
- Trunking Activity Indicators57
- Toggling the Display Mode57
Introduction to Beartracker Operation58
- Using Beartracker Scanning58
- The Beartracker Scanning Icons59
- Using the Beartracker Warning System59
Using the Menu60
- General Operations60
- Display Format61
- Editing a Name61
- Editing a Frequency62
- First and Second Menu Levels62
Programming General Settings64
- Setting and Using the Display Backlight64
  - Setting the Dimmer64
- Adjusting the Key Beep65
- Setting the Audio AGC65
- Setting the Display Orientation65
- Adjusting the Display Contrast66
- Setting the GPS Format66
- Setting the Serial Port Speed67
- Displaying Scanner Information67
  - Viewing Memory Used67
- Setting the Beartracker Options67
- Initializing the Scanner's Memory70
- Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer70
  - Volume/Squelch with PC Control71
- Wired Cloning71
  - Start of Transfer72
  - During Transfer72
Programming Your Scanner73
- General Notes73
- System Settings73
- System Options74
- Site Option Settings75
- Channel Option Settings75
- Programming Conventional Systems76
- Programming Trunked Radio Systems76
- Programming System Settings77
- Assigning a Conventional System to a State83
- Programming Sites86
- Programming Channel Groups92
- Programming Channels94
- Setting Channel Record99
Searching and Storing101
- Service Search101
- Quick Search102
- Custom Search102
- Editing a Custom Search Range103
- Search with Scan104
- Set Delay Time105
- Set Attenuator106
- Set Record106
- Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key106
- Saving a Found Channel (Quick Save)106
- Auto Search and Store107
Using the Close Call Feature109
- Setting Close Call Options109
- Close Call Hits111
- Close Call Hits with Scan111
Search and Close Call Options113
- Managing Locked-Out Frequencies113
- Unlocking All Frequencies114
- Reviewing Locked out Frequencies114
- Searching for Subaudible Tones114
- Screening out Broadcast Sources115
- Finding Repeater Output Frequencies116
- Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value116
- Setting the Modulation Type116
- Setting Attenuation117
- Setting Data Skip117
- Setting the Delay Time118
- Setting the Search Frequency Step118
- Setting Record118
- Priority Scan119
Using Weather Alert (SAME)120
- Searching for a Weather Broadcast120
- Turning Weather Scan Alert On/Off120
- Programming a same Group121
- Setting WX Alert Priority122
Fire Tone-Out Introduction123
- Setting Tone-Out Standby123
- Setting up Tone-Out123
- Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring125
- Setting Tone-Out Record125
Using the BCT15 with a GPS126
- Device Compatibility126
- Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device126
- Initial Scanner/Gps Operation126
- Location-Based (GPS) Scanning127
- Another Example of Multiple Site Creation128
- Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features128
- Setting the Options130
- Deleting a Location130
  - For POI Only131
- For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only131
- GPS Display Mode133
- GPS Review Location Mode134
Care and Maintenance135
- General Use135
- Location135
- Cleaning135
  - Repairs135
- Birdies135
Troubleshooting136
- DCS Codes139
Specifications140
Reference143
- Preset Fleet Maps143
- User Defined Fleet Maps145
  - Type I Programming Information145
  - Size Code Restrictions146
Index147
One-Year Limited Warranty150

Questions and Answers:

J
Jeffrey BrooksJul 25, 2025
What to do if my Uniden Scanner doesn’t work?
- J
  Jorge SotoJul 25, 2025
  If your Uniden scanner isn’t working, it might not be receiving power. Ensure the AC adapter is correctly connected to both the AC outlet and the scanner. If connected correctly, the display should light up and cycle when you repeatedly press the [VOL] button. Also, if the AC outlet is controlled by a wall switch, ensure that the switch is turned on.

Uniden BCT15 Specifications

General

Type	Base/Mobile Scanner
Dynamic Memory	Yes
Close Call RF Capture Technology	Yes
PC Control	Yes
Display	Backlit LCD
GPS Compatibility	Yes
Weather Scan	Yes
Priority Scan	Yes
Preprogrammed Service Searches	Yes
PC Programmable	Yes
Battery	Not applicable (AC/DC powered)
Bands	VHF, UHF
Power	12V DC
Frequency Coverage	25-54, 108-174, 406-512 MHz