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Uniden BCT15 User Manual

Uniden BCT15
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Uniden BCT15 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeBase/Mobile Scanner
Dynamic MemoryYes
Close Call RF Capture TechnologyYes
PC ControlYes
DisplayBacklit LCD
GPS CompatibilityYes
Weather ScanYes
Priority ScanYes
Preprogrammed Service SearchesYes
PC ProgrammableYes
BatteryNot applicable (AC/DC powered)
BandsVHF, UHF
Power12V DC
Frequency Coverage25-54, 108-174, 406-512 MHz

Summary

Precautions

BCT15 Quick Start Guide

Controls, Keys, and Functions

Controls, Keys, and Functions

Detailed description of all scanner buttons and their functions.

Power VOL, Mute

Operation of power, volume, and mute controls.

Squelch [SQ] control, [STATE] Key

Operation of squelch and state selection keys.

Scroll Control, Function Key, Enter Key

Operation of navigation and function keys.

Function Plus

Describes advanced key combinations for specific actions.

Key Functions

Describes the function of individual keys like GPS, L/O, MENU.

Operation

Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch

Initial setup for audio reception.

Scanning Systems

How to initiate scanning of programmed systems.

Locking/Unlocking Systems

Enabling or disabling entire systems for scanning.

Programming General Settings

Introduction

Trunk Tracking

Explanation of how the scanner tracks trunked radio systems.

Searches and Scanning

Details various search and scan modes.

A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast

Using the BearTracker System

Guide to initiating scanning with the BearTracker system.

Understanding Scanning and the BCT15

What is Trunk Tracking?

Introduction to trunk tracking technology.

Setting Up Your Scanner

Base Station

Instructions for setting up the scanner as a base station.

Vehicle Installation

General guide for mounting the scanner in a vehicle.

Mounting Using the Optional DIN-E Sleeve

Specific instructions for DIN-E sleeve mounting.

Mounting Using ISO Technique

Instructions for mounting using the ISO technique.

A Look at The LCD Display

Introduction to BearTracker Operation

Using BearTracker Scanning

How to use the state-based scanning feature.

Using the BearTracker Warning System

How the warning system alerts the user.

Using the Menu

Programming Your Scanner

System Settings

Settings applicable to all system types.

System Options

Settings specific to system types.

Site Option Settings

Settings for scanner sites.

Channel Option Settings

Settings for scanner channels.

Programming Conventional Systems

Steps to program conventional systems.

Programming Trunked Radio Systems

Steps to program trunked radio systems.

Programming System Settings

Settings for different system types.

Specifying the Correct System Type

How to select the correct system type.

Setting the System Lockout

How to lock out systems from scanning.

Programming Sites

Settings and steps for programming sites.

Setting Site Lockout

Enabling or disabling sites for scanning.

Locking Out Channel Groups

Disabling channel groups from scanning.

Creating a Channel

Steps to create a new channel.

Setting Lockout

Locking out channels.

Searching and Storing

Service Search

Searching predefined service ranges.

Custom Search

Programming and performing custom searches.

Search with Scan

Combining search with scanning.

Auto Search and Store

Automatically searching and storing frequencies.

Using the Close Call Feature

Setting Close Call Options

Configuring Close Call search parameters.

Search and Close Call Options

Managing Locked-Out Frequencies

How to manage locked out frequencies.

Priority Scan

Setting priority scanning behavior.

Using Weather Alert (SAME)

Searching For a Weather Broadcast

How to find weather broadcasts.

Turning Weather Scan Alert On/Off

Enabling/disabling weather alerts.

Fire Tone-Out Introduction

Setting Up Tone-Out

Configuring specific tone-out settings.

Using the BCT15 with a GPS

Location-Based (GPS) Scanning

How GPS data controls scanning.

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Scanner won’t track a trunked system.

Troubleshooting trunk tracking.

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