Scanner User Manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................. 1
Welcome............................................................................... 1
Features................................................................................ 1
Terms and Definitions........................................................... 2
Unpacking............................................................................. 3
Included with Your BCT-10 Scanner ........................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................... 5
Helpful Tips........................................................................... 5
Installing the Antenna ........................................................... 6
BCT-10 Antenna............................................................. 6
Flexible Mobile Antenna ................................................. 6
Mounting the BCT-10............................................................ 7
Visor Mounting ............................................................... 7
Windshield Mounting...................................................... 9
Connecting the Power ................................................................. 12
Direct Connection ................................................................. 12
Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter...................................... 13
Replacing the Fuse............................................................... 14
Operating Instructions ................................................................. 15
Applying Power..................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Squelch ........................................................... 16
Selecting the State................................................................ 18
State Codes .......................................................................... 19
Selecting the Frequencies to Scan ....................................... 20
Scanning All Frequencies............................................... 20
Scanning Highway Patrol Frequencies .......................... 21
Scanning All Police Frequencies.................................... 22
Highway Patrol Alarm..................................................... 23
Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm Range....................... 23
Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm Volume ..................... 24
Muting the Highway Patrol Alarm................................... 25
Monitoring Weather Frequencies ................................... 27
Deleting Frequencies............................................................ 28
Restoring Deleted Frequencies ............................................ 29
Using HOLD to Stay on a Selected Frequency..................... 30
Memory Backup.................................................................... 31
Birdies................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting........................................................................... 32
Optional Accessories................................................................... 33
Specifications .............................................................................. 34