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Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. IMPORTANT! This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them.
BCT15 Quick Start Guide To help you enjoy the features and performance of your BCT15 as fast as possible, follow the steps below. See the content of the manual if you need additional information. 1. Mount the scanner and connect power. 2. Attach the antenna. 3. Rotate the [VOL] control clockwise past the click to a midpoint. 4. Rotate [SQ/STATE] to its minimum position. 5. Press the [SQ/STATE] knob. 6. Rotate the Scroll Control knob until your state is highlighted. 7.
Table of Contents Precautions........................................................................................................................................... 2 BCT15 Quick Start Guide ..................................................................................................................... 3 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 4 The FCC Wants You to Know .....................
Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve ............................................................................... 37 Mounting Using ISO Technique ...................................................................................................... 38 Removing the Display Sticker ......................................................................................................... 39 Connecting an Optional Antenna ..................................................................................
Programming General Settings ........................................................................................................ 64 Setting and Using the Display Backlight ............................................................................................ 64 Setting the Dimmer ......................................................................................................................... 64 Adjusting the Key Beep ........................................................................
Setting I-Call Operation ................................................................................................................ 82 Setting the Emergency Alert Option ............................................................................................. 83 Assigning a Conventional System to a State .................................................................................. 83 Conventional Systems .........................................................................................
Searching and Storing ..................................................................................................................... 101 Service Search ................................................................................................................................ 101 Quick Search ................................................................................................................................... 102 Custom Search .........................................................
Using the BCT15 with a GPS ........................................................................................................... 126 Device Compatibility ........................................................................................................................ 126 Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device .................................................................................... 126 Initial Scanner/GPS Operation ....................................................................
The FCC Wants You to Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
up these transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile and/or portable use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area.
Introduction Your BCT15 scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with Trunk Tracker™ III and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store in the dynamic memory conventional frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications. You can store and scan services that use Trunked Radio Systems and so much more.
Frequency (MHz) Lower Edge 400.0000 406.0000 420.0000 450.0000 470.0000 764.0000 794.0000 806.0000 849.0125 894.0125 1240.0000 Frequency (MHz) Upper Edge 405.9875 419.9875 449.9875 469.9875 512.0000 775.9875 805.9875 823.9875 868.9875 956.0000 1300.0000 Modulation NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM Step (kHz) 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25.
State-by-State Preprogrammed Channels — let you easily keep up with activity on local police, Department of Transportation, and Highway Patrol frequencies when you travel, without having to program any channels. Close Call™ RF Capture Technology — instantly detects and tunes to nearby transmissions with no additional programming.
Tone Volume Adjust — lets you select and set various tones for different purposes. You can adjust the level of the following tones: Key Beep, BearTracker Alert, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, Close Call Alert, Tone-Out Detection Alert, and Location Alert. PC Control — lets you can connect the scanner to the serial port of your PC and control the scanner with special software. Wired Clone — makes it easy to transfer data from one scanner to the other such as memory information and menu settings.
Name Editing — you can edit or change names, using up to 16 characters, for the following attributes: System, Site, Group, Channel, TGID, GPS Location, Custom Search Range, SAME Group (weather), and Tone-Out. Trunking Activity Indicators — show you trunking activity when you hold on a control channel. Searches and Scanning Attenuator — lets you reduce by 20 dB the strength of a strong signal to help eliminate weak reception or interfering transmission.
Search With Scan — lets you monitor a service search and a custom search scan sequentially. Service Search — lets you select from a list of the most popular services (Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, Citizens Band Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, Military Air, and Special,) and set up your search within that range. Scan Speed — you can scan at a maximum speed of 100 channels per second in Scan Mode.
Memory Storage Limits Systems 500 Sites 1000 256 20 Channels in a Conventional System 1000 Channel Groups in a System Sites in A System 2500 Channels in a Trunked System 250 Channels — All Systems Trunked Frequencies Per Site* 750-1000 * depending on the number of TGID in the system.
type (Program System) when you press [MENU]. It also instructs you to turn the Scroll Control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then press or tap the Scroll Control (the action shown as F to enter a choice (Edit Name). [MENU] Program System Select the system Edit Name F F F Then, edit the system name.
A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast Welcome to the family of Uniden scanner users. You have just unpacked your Uniden BCT15 scanner. You are anxious to scan and hear something so you rotate the [VOL/POWER] control and wait a moment as the opening Message and Copyright screens confirm the model information. Then, if you live in a residential area, you probably hear nothing or very little. Why? The reason is simple.
1. Plan the system 2. Program the system based on the plan. The reprinted article from Popular Communications, describes, in clear, easy-to-understand language, how to start the programming session. The article also includes a glossary of terms and other valuable data. Be sure to take time out to look it over before proceeding. To provide you with useful sized worksheets and instructions to complete them, we have established links at our company website. Visit, http://www.uniden.
Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 This section provides you with additional background on how scanning works and how your scanner provides that feature. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some further background knowledge will help you get the most from your BCT15. Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Your scanner’s memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory.
the channels, then press the GQK within 2 seconds. Systems can have up to 20 channel groups, and multiple channel groups can be assigned to the same GQK. What is Scanning? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your BCT15 scans programmed channels until it finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues.
even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanner, such as your BCT15, equipped with CTCSS and DCS, can code each received frequency with a specific sub-audible CTCSS or DCS frequency or code. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the scanner’s squelch remains closed and you hear nothing.
Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to the area of operation. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency).
Trunked Scanning While conventional scanning worked great while there were only a few groups wanting to use the frequencies, with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more and more agencies and businesses wanted to take advantage of the utility of 2-way radio. As a result, the bands that were used most became full, so new users were not able to take advantage of the technology as quickly as they wanted.
scanner. Now, the Fort Worth systems are locked out and System Quick Keys [1], [2], and [3] allow selection between the Phoenix-area systems. Multi-Site Trunking Some systems covering a very large geographic area use multiple antenna sites that each operate on different frequencies, but that use the same Talk Group ID’s for traffic. When programming such a system, you program each site’s frequencies and other settings into the system, then program the channels into channel groups within that system.
The systems in use are: Motorola Type I — the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel each time they transmit. To program a Type I system, you need to know the system’s fleet map. The most common fleet maps are included in the Reference section in this manual. You can also find fleet map resources on the web at http://www.radioreference.com for example. Motorola Type II — the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to the control channel.
by the police, 02 by the ambulance service, 03 by the fire department, and so on. Each agency is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8 more times to identify subfleets. For example, the complete AFS for the Police Department West District’s dispatch channel might be 01-062. 01 identifies the agency as the police department, 06 identifies the fleet as the West district, and 2 identifies the subfleet as the dispatch channel.
Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning — how to program and use the scanner. Other sources provide additional information. Information On The Internet The Internet is the best source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sites are dedicated to providing lists of frequencies for your area. Many have built-in database search engines to assist you.
Included With Your Scanner Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cord AC Adapter (P/N AD-1009) BCT15 Scanner Three Wire DC (with Orange Wire — See Step 6, “Mounting Using the Optional DIN-E Sleeve)” Power Cord Mounting Bracket and Hardware Remote PC to Scanner Cable (front scanner plug to female DB9) Push-on type Telescopic Antenna Owner’s Manual Other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8
Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: The BCT15 can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base station, and connected to a standard outlet that supplies 120VAC, 60Hz. You must use either the supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna, properly and safely mounted at your chosen site. The scanner is also designed to accommodate either DIN-E and ISO-DIN automotive mounting configurations.
setting using the scanner’s menu or power the scanner off then back on using the power switch after making such setting changes. When you turn off the scanner using the power switch, the scanner remembers the last settings and mode. When you turn power back on, it resumes the previous mode. Base Station This is the simplest approach to let you get started quickly.
3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws. 4. Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the radio case so the bracket is beneath the radio. Secure the bracket using the two threaded knobs. Never overtighten the knobs. Once the radio is positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using the supplied 13.8V, 750 mA AC adapter. Insert the barrel of the AC adapter to the jack on the rear, upper right side of the radio marked .
Vehicle Installation You can mount your scanner in your vehicle, using either the supplied bracket or the optional DIN-E sleeve. Mounting Using the Bracket With the bracket removed from the radio, use the holes in the bracket as a template to initially mark the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be absolutely certain of what might be behind the mounting surface before making any holes, be it above, or below, or in front of your dash, armrest console, or other location.
Mounting Using the Optional DIN-E Sleeve If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle using the optional DIN-E sleeve, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualified installer. Before installing, confirm that your scanner fits in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary materials to complete the task. Your scanner requires a 2 x 7-1/8 x 5-5/16 inch (50 x 180 x 135 mm) mounting area.
connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicle’s chassis ground (-). 6. Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of the headlamp switch so that when you activate the headlights, the scanner’s LCD display changes intensity. Be sure all the connections are routed away from any potentially pinching or slicing sheet metal. 7. Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place. 8.
and do not twist the keys. The radio will unlock from the sleeve making withdrawal from the sleeve possible. Store the keys in a safe place for future use. Removal Keys Mounting Using ISO Technique Some vehicles can take advantage of another approach to mounting a radio in a vehicle, called the ISO technique. However, this technique requires a very detailed and thorough knowledge of the technique.
Internal brackets Dash Removing the Display Sticker Before you use the scanner for the first time, remove the protective plastic film over the display. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Note: Always use 50- or 75-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna.
Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s back-panel Ext. Sp. Jack. WARNING! Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the radio to an installation where the antenna and audio connection are grounded. This might also damage the scanner.
Controls, Keys, and Functions 6 2 5 4 20 21 1 14 13 23 15 7 11 3 9 8 16 10 19 12 18 22 17 Each of the knobs and keys on the BCT15 produce several different results depending upon how you activate them. You can, for example, rotate the knobs as well as press them. Some keys provide one operation when briefly pressed while pressing and holding a key or knob gives a different result.
Finally, many controls and keys behave differently depending on the mode your radio is in when you use the key or control. Carefully examine the following table to separate those actions. Note: “Press” means press and release briefly. “Press and hold” means press and hold down for at least 2-seconds. “F” means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to put the scanner into Function mode then press the key under discussion. Controls, Keys, and Functions 1. Power VOL, Mute • Turn to turn the scanner on or off.
• Press to cancel FUNCTION mode and return to NORMAL mode. Function Plus Several specific actions can be accomplished by pressing F then pressing another key or pressing F then pressing and holding another key. F + [MENU] • Use this combination, in Scan or Scan Hold mode, to switch to the edit menu for the current system, current search range, or current location data. • Use this combination to switch to the BearTracker menu, if in the BearTracker System.
• Use this combination in any mode except Scan and GPS. Press [3] to toggle Close Call mode. Press and hold [3] to switch to Close Call Only mode. • Use this combination in any mode except Scan and GPS. Press [4], [5], or [6] to begin searching the range set when you set up and assigned one of these keys to a selected search range. • Use this combination in any mode except Scan and GPS. Press [7] to toggle the attenuator setting.
6. GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Key • Press to switch to GPS mode. • Press and hold to store current location data with a connected and enabled GPS. 7. L/O Key • Press once to temporarily lockout a system channel, a search frequency, or location data. The temporary lockout is cancelled when you turn off power. • Press twice rapidly to permanently lockout a system channel, a search frequency, or location data.
10. [EYES] Key • Press to select (enter) data value or a menu selection. • Press to edit channel data in Scan or Scan Hold modes. Note: does not apply to BearTracker system. • Press to capture and store a frequency in Search, Search Hold, Close Call, Close Call Hold, WX Scan, and 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.
17. DC Power IN Connect only the supplied AC adapter to this jack. Never use any other AC adapter as damage might occur. 18. Headphone Jack Connect headphones for private listening. the internal speaker is disconnected. 19. Front Serial Port Connect the supplied serial cable to a PC for using UASD software. 20. Close Call Indicator LED Lights when a Close Call signal (hit) is detected. 21. BearTracker Alert LED Lights when the BearTracker Warning system detects a signal in your immediate area. 22.
A Look at The LCD Display Sx: : This icon appears with icons of Quick Key number for Systems and Sites ( from “0” to “99”). “x” shows current ten’s place of Quick Key for System or Site. GRP : This icon appears with icons of Quick Key number for Groups (1 - 9, 0) in Function Mode. 1 - 9, 0 : In SCAN mode, the numbers of unlocked Quick Key for Systems/Group are displayed. And a current scanning number blinks. In SCAN HOLD mode, the Quick Key number of the current System/Group is displayed.
PRI : This icon turns on while the Priority Scan works and this blinks while Priority Plus works. GPS : This icon appears when the scanner receives GPS data. AM / FM / NFM / FMB / WFM : These icons show the modulation type. “AM”, “FM”, “NFM”, “FMB” or “WFM” will appear. ATT : This icon appears on the Channel that is Attenuator On. C67.0 / DCS023 / etc. : This area displays the information of CTCSS/DCS. WX : This icon turns on while the Weather Alert Priority Scan works.
Tones The BCT15 produces various tones, beeps, and alert sounds for different reasons. They are comprised of three fundamental tones: high 1200 Hz, middle 920 Hz, and low 640 Hz. In addition there are alert sirens and a series of tones whose volume are user selectable. Some of the more frequently uncounted tones are detailed below. General Tones Key Touch — a single high beep sounds Confirmation — a double high beep sounds Enter or Accept — press [EYES] sounds an alternating high, silent, middle beep.
Operation Before you apply power, there are a few basic operations to get the scanner ready. Those are covered below. If some seem out of a logical order it is only so you can use the BCT15 more quickly. For example, some of these action are required for basic programming or menu options. Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch To turn the scanner on, rotate [VOL] clockwise. Turn the knob to a comfortable sound level.
Entering Text Within A Menu Option To enter a letter, turn the Scroll Control until the letter, numeral or other character you want appears. To move the cursor to the left, press [4]. To move the cursor to the right, press [6]. To clear a character, press [.No] twice. To clear all characters, press [.No] three times. To accept an entry, press or tap the Scroll Control or press [EYES]. To cancel an entry, press [MENU].
Custom Range [MENU] Search for ... Edit Custom F Select a Custom range F Search with Scan F Set Startup Key F F Assign all the systems/sites that you want to scan at the same time to the same key. You can use one key [0] to [9] for each. To use the Startup Key feature, hold down the key while you turn on power or shortly thereafter. Scanning Systems To begin scanning programmed systems, press [SCAN/SEARCH].
Selecting Systems to Scan To select systems to scan, press Scan then press the quick key assigned to the system or systems you want to scan. For quick keys [0] - [9], press the quick key’s number. For quick keys 10-99, press [.No] then press the quick key’s 2-digit number. To stop scanning the system(s), press [.No] (if the quick key is a 2-digit quick key) then the number button or buttons again. The Sx: (system) indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected.
Locking/Unlocking Channels If the scanner has stopped on a channel press [L/O] once to temporarily lock it out or quickly press [L/O] twice to permanently lock it out. Cycling power off/on automatically unlocks temporarily locked-out channels. To lockout a channel when the scanner has not stopped on the channel, or to unlock a permanently locked-out channel. 1. Press [HOLD/RESUME] to hold on a channel. 2. Tap F to switch to the Function Mode , then rotate the control system where the channel is stored. 3.
scan only the current system. To hold on a different site or system, rotate the Scroll Control to select the new site or system then press [EYES]. Holding On a Channel To hold on a channel, press [HOLD/RESUME] while the channel is active. To select a different channel, turn the Scroll Control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the previous or next system. To resume scanning, press [SCAN/SEARCH].
Trunking Activity Indicators To get a visual indication of the activity on trunking systems, press [HOLD/RESUME] to hold on any channel. Then tap F and then press [.No] The scanner replaces the third line on the display with trunking activity indicators. When the scanner is monitoring on EDACS or Motorola system, the activity indicators will show which system frequencies have activity.Note: For Motorola systems you must program all system frequencies (control and voice frequencies) for this feature to work.
Introduction to BearTracker Operation Using BearTracker Scanning The BCT15 includes state-by-state preprogrammed frequencies designed to provide you with good general radio coverage targeted to the state you are in. To scan the BearTracker frequencies for your state, press [SQ/STATE] to enter the State Selection mode. Rotate the Scroll Control and select your current state.
The BearTracker Scanning Icons When you select a state and one or more of the agencies, each enabled service’s icon is displayed on the lower part of the LCD (PL, DT, HP, BT). When they are disabled, the icon disappears from the display. When the scanner detects a signal in an enabled service, the icon blinks. The scanner scans all the channels of the BearTracker system. Alert Channels are also scanned along with any programmed Priority Channels.
Using the Menu The Menu mode of the BCT15 is very powerful. Many settings require that you drill down multiple levels. This assures you the utmost flexibility and the ability to customize the operation to your specific requirements. To assist you to familiarize yourself and help you to become proficient using the menu, we have provided three sections. The first deals with general menu related operations and screen descriptions.
Display Format The Menu screen uses 4 lines of text. The uppermost line is the heading for the level with three choices below. For example, the display to set the modulation looks like: Editing a Name There are many instances when you will want to custom name a new system, a new site, a TGID and more. For example, to edit a system name: [MENU] Program System Select the system F Edit Name F F To enter a letter, turn the Scroll Control until the character you want appears.
Editing A Frequency To enter a frequency, use the numeric keys and [.No] for the decimal point. Move to the next place only by turning the Scroll Control. When all the characters are entered, press F to finalize the entry. Notes: • Refer to the table that lists the Band Coverage for the scanner. The frequency entered must be divisible by the value listed in the Step column for that range. If not, the stored frequency is rounded to either a 5 kHz or a 6.25 kHz step.
Base Level Program System Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search for... Set Bear Tracker Program System Conventional POI Freq Lockouts Service Search Set Hold Time Program Location MOT TYPE1 Dangerous Xing Broadcast Screen Edit Service Set Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt MOT TYPE2 Dangerous Road CTCSS/DCS Search Custom Search Set Attenuator Search for ...
Programming General Settings The following section deals with the general settings of the scanner. Setting and Using the Display Backlight Press F. f appears on the display. Repeatedly press [VOL] to reach your desired level from Off, Low, Medium, and High. Setting the Dimmer If you connect the vehicle power cable’s orange wire to a wire or connection point in your car that changes state when you turn on the headlights, the scanner can automatically dim the display when you turn on the headlights.
Adjusting the Key Beep [MENU] Settings Adjust Key Beep F F Auto — the scanner automatically sets the key beep to match the master volume setting level you select. Level 1 - 15 — the scanner lets you manually select one of fifteen key beep levels. As you turn the Scroll Control, the beep gets louder. Press F when you reach the desired level. Off — the scanner turns the key beep off.
Adjusting the Display Contrast There are 15 contrast levels. As you scroll from level 1 to 15 you see the contrast change. Press the Scroll Control to lock the desired level until the time you desire to change it. [MENU] Settings F Adjust Contrast F Select a level Level 1 to Level 15 F Setting the GPS Format [MENU] Settings Set GPS Format F F These settings control how the scanner handles GPS input when you are using the location-based functions.
Setting the Serial Port Speed Use this setting to control the data rate used for the front and back panel serial ports. You typically set the front port to match the speed used to communicate with your PC (default 115200 bps) and the back port to the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS device (default 4800 bps). Note that the back port is male. You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to use a typical DB9 serial cable from the rear port.
F [MENU] Set Bear Tracker Set Hold Time F Set the hold time, in seconds, between 0 and 255. Use to change the number position. If you exceed 255, and press F, you see Out of Range, Set Max? (Y/N) If you want to use the maximum setting, press F. If not, press [.No] to cancel and enter a new number in range. Set Delay Time This setting determines how long the scanner remains on channels of a system after the transmission ends before resumes scanning.
Set Alert Tone This setting lets you choose a sound pattern to serve as an alert for the BearTracker Warning System. [MENU] Set Bear Tracker F Set Alert Tone F to select a level between 1 and 9 or Off for no alert sound. Set Record This setting lets you enable the REC jack. Then you connect an audio cable to an audio recording device such as tape, digital recorder, or hard disc of a computer. Once set, you can record, in real time, incoming transmissions.
Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number To see the last Firmware Version, as well as the electronic serial number: [MENU] Settings See Scanner Info Firmware Version F F F The version number in the format X.XX.XX appears on the top line of the display while the serial number shown as SNXXXXXXXXXXXXXX appears at the bottom. Important: record the serial number in a secure place should you have a need to identify your scanner at some time. Press any key to return to the previous menu.
Volume/Squelch with PC Control If you use a PC to control the scanner, and you change the scanner’s volume or squelch setting using the PC, the scanner ignores the front-panel control’s current setting. However, if you later change the volume or squelch setting using the front-panel control, the scanner uses the control’s setting (i.e. the scanner pays attention to the last method used).
3b. (Slave scanner) Clone Slave Press SCAN Key Clone Slave Connecting [SCAN/SEARCH] 4. When you are ready to clone the scanner, press [SCAN/SEARCH] on the slave scanner first, then [SCAN/SEARCH] on the master scanner. The master scanner checks the connection between the two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner. 5. When the transfer is complete, Complete appears on both scanners. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on the master scanner.
Programming Your Scanner To get the most enjoyment from your scanner, you must customize the programming for services in your area. To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system. Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don’t skip either step! 1. Plan the system. 2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1.
System Options MOT System Option Settings EDCS CNV Set Quick Key • Set Startup Key • Set Lockout • Set Hold Time • ID Scan/Search Set Delay Time • Set Data Skip • Set LocationInfo • Set State • TYPE I TYPE II WIDE / NARROW • • • • • • Edit Fleet Map • Set Status Bit • • Set End Code • • Set I-Call • • • Emergency Alert • • • LT SCAT • • • • • • EDCS ID Format • • • Rvw ID:Srch L/O • • • • Clr All L/O IDs • • • • Set Record 74 •
Site Option Settings MOT TYPE I Site Setting MOT TYPE II EDCS LT 800MHz Standard 800MHz Splinter 800MHz Standard 800MHz Splinter 900MHz Band VHF Band UHF Band Edit Name • • • • • • • • • Set Quick Key • • • • • • • • • • • Set Startup Key • • • • • • • • • • • Set Frequencies • • • • • • • • • • • Set Modulation • • • • • • • Set Attenuator • • • • • • • • • • • Set Lockout • • • • • • • • • • • Set Hold Time • • • •
MOT Channel Settings TYPE 1 TYPE 2 EDCS WIDE / NARROW CNV LT Set CTCSS/DCS • Set Modulation • Set Attenuator • Set Priority • Set Alert • • • • • Set Record • • • • • Set Lockout • • • • • Copy Channel • • • • • Delete Channel • • • • • New Channel • • • • • Programming Conventional Systems [MENU] Program System F New System F Conventional F Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Press the desired key.
Then, select the system type: MOT TYPE 1 — Motorola Type I systems MOT TYPE 2 — Motorola Type II systems EDCS WIDE/NARROW — EDACS Wide and Narrow systems EDCS SCAT — EDACS SCAT systems LT — LTR Systems The scanner creates an empty system with a default name of System n x. Note that “n” is a number that increments as you add new systems. The “x” on the right side of the display is M for Motorola system, E for EDACS systems, and L for LTR systems. After creating the system: 1.
Specifying the Correct System Type In order for trunk tracking to work properly, you have to specify the correct system type when you create the system. Here are some tips for selecting the correct type: Use online resources, such as the www.radioreference.com database, to identify the system type. Even though a system has digital channels, it is not necessarily a P25 system. Note that the BCT15 is not designed to process P25 signals. These should be entered as Motorola 800 Standard and not P25.
Notes: • Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the keypad during scanning. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing [.No] then both digits. • You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a system’s Quick Key must be activated and the system must be unlocked. Setting the Startup Key [MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Sys Options F Set Startup Key F C F F Select a startup key from 0-9 or select “.
Setting the System Hold Time [MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Sys Options F Set Hold Time F C F F Set how long the scanner will remain scanning on this system before moving to the next system (up to 255 seconds). Note that the scanner will scan all unlocked channels at least one time, regardless of the system hold time setting.
source. If turned on, the scanner resumes scanning as soon as it detects the data signal. Setting Location Information [MENU] Program System Select a Conventional system Edit Sys Option F Set LocationInfo F C F F This setting control whether the system is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to the scanner. Set Latitude — Enter the system’s latitude using the format you selected in the system settings.
Setting the Status Bit [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola Type I or II system Edit Sys Option F Set Status Bit F M F Ignore — the scanner rounds all received ID’s down to the next interval of 16. The default setting is Ignore. Yes — the scanner treats all received ID’s as unique ID’s. Note: Motorola analog systems use talk group ID’s in multiples of 16. ID numbers that fall between these ID’s indicate special status flags for the system.
Off — the scanner ignores I-Calls. The default setting is Off. Only — the scanner only tracks I-calls and ignores other radio traffic on the system. Press F to select. Note: You can enter a wildcard that matches all I-calls by programming [.No] + [0] into one of the channels. When you press [.No] the scanner interprets the entry as a ‘i’ so that the entire entry can be written “i0.
Setting the EDACS ID Format [MENU] Program System F Select an EDACS Wide/Narrow system Edit Sys Option F EDCS ID Format F E F EDACS Talk Group ID’s are commonly provided in one of two formats: AFS and Decimal. This setting determines how you enter EDACS ID’s and how the scanner displays them.
Edit Sys Option Rvw ID:Srch L/O F F The scanner displays each locked out ID for the system and gives you the option to Unlock the ID. To unlock an ID, rotate the scroll to select the locked out ID, then press [EYES]. If no ID’s are locked out, the scanner displays Nothing Locked / Press Any Key.
[MENU] Program System Select the existing system Copy System F New Sys Name? F F Enter your new name using the Scroll Control and [4] and [6] to move to the right or to the left one character of the display. Press F when finished. Deleting Systems [MENU] Program System Select the existing system Delete System F Confirm Delete? MECSL F F Yes=”E” / No=”.” Important: Deleted systems cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.
MU2: Motorola UHF EDW: EDACS Wide EDN: EDACS Narrow Following these steps to change the system name. [MENU] Program System Select a trunked system F Edit Site F Select a Site F Edit Name F F To enter a letter, turn the Scroll Control until the character you want appears. To enter a decimal point, press [.No]. To move the cursor to the left, press [4]. To move the cursor to the right, press [6]. To clear a character, press [.No] twice. To clear all characters, press [.No] 3 times.
Edit Site F Select a Site F Set Startup Key F Select a startup key from [0] to [9] or select “.” for no startup key. Notes: • To unlock the system at startup, press and hold the selected startup key while you turn on the scanner. • The system Quick Key is also enabled. • If you press a different key at startup, the system is locked out. • If you do not assign the system a startup key, the system is not affected by any key press during startup.
Select a Site F Set Modulation F Auto — the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. FM — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. Note: The default setting is Auto. This setting controls the modulation method used for the frequency band. In most cases, if you leave this set to Auto, the scanner automatically selects the correct modulation type for the system you are programming.
Setting Site Hold Time [MENU] Program System Select a trunked system F Edit Site F Select a site F Set Hold Time F MESL F This setting controls how many seconds the scanner looks at a site before moving to the next unlocked site or system. Using the number keypad, enter a value from [0] to [2][5][5], then press F to save the setting. Notes: • If the scanner cannot detect a control channel on an EDACS or Motorola system, it immediately moves to the next site or system.
Setting Control-Channel Only Mode M [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F Select a site F Set C-Ch Only F This setting determines the frequencies you need to enter for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press F. On — You only need to enter control channel frequencies. Off — You must enter all voice and control channel frequencies. Note: The scanner defaults to On.
Trunked Systems (Sites) MESL [MENU] Program System F Select an existing MOT Type I, II, EDACS, SCAT, or LTR system Edit Site F Scroll to an existing site or create a new one F Set State F F Rotate the Scroll Control to the same state as the site’s state. Deleting Sites [MENU] Program System Select a trunked system F Edit Site F Select a site F Delete Site F ME F Confirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Important: Deleted sites cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.
2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter. Press [6] to move one character to the right. Repeat the Scroll Control action to change the character. To move one character to the left, press [4]. 3. Repeat Step 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press accept the setting. F to Notes: • Each group name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit.
Temporary L/O — the group is not scanned for this session. The L/O is cancelled when you cycle power. Unlocked — the group is scanned. The default setting is Unlocked Deleting Channel Groups [MENU] Program System Select a system F Edit Group F Select a channel group F Delete Group F MECL F Confirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Important: Deleted channel groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.
Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted. 2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter. 3. Press [6] to move one character to the right. 4. Repeat the Scroll Control action to change the character. To move one character to the left, press [4]. Press [.No] twice to delete the current character. Press [.No] three times to clear the entire alpha tag. 5.
F Select the channel Edit TGID F To edit the Talk Group ID, enter the Talk Group ID you want using the number keys. Then press F. Selecting CTCSS/DCS Tones [MENU] Program System F Select the conventional system F Edit Group F Select the group or New Group F Edit Channel F Select the channel or New Channel Set CTCSS/DCS F C F At this point you can scroll to Off, Search, CTCSS, DCS, or Set Lockout. and select the subaudible frequency in the CTCSS range or the DCS code.
Setting Channel Modulation Method [MENU] Program System Select the conventional system Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the Channel F Set Modulation F F C F Auto — the scanner uses the default modulation for the channel. The default setting is Auto. AM — the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the channel. FM — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the channel. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the channel.
Setting Channel Priority [MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the channel F Set Priority F C F F This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select On or Off, then press F. On — when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. Off — the channel will not be treated with priority.
Setting Channel Record MECL to enable a live audio output from REC to an audio recording device. F On — the scanner outputs the signal. Off — the scanner does not output any audio. Setting Lockout MECL [MENU] Program System F Select a system F Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select a channel F Set Lockout F Select from the following choices F Unlocked — the channel is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Temporary L/O — the channel is locked for this session.
Deleting a Channel [MENU] Program System Select a trunked system F Edit Group F Select a channel group Edit Channel F Select a channel F Delete Channel F MECL F F You see Confirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Select Yes to delete the channel or No to cancel.
Searching and Storing Service Search Service Search lets you select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search ranges. During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. There are two ways to do this. [MENU] Search for ... Service Search F Select the service search range F F The other approach is: F + [SCAN/SEARCH] Quick Search? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Press [.
To lock out a frequency found while searching, press [L/O]. Pressing [L/O] once displays Temporary L/O and pressing [L/O] twice displays Locked Out. Notes: • If all frequencies in the search range you selected are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not search the range. • If the service you select uses channels (such as CB Radio or Marine), the scanner displays the service channel number.
Press [.No] then F. to Custom Search The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the Scroll Control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction. To turn search ranges on or off, press [0] and [1] to [9]. To hold searching, press [HOLD/RESUME].
Edit Srch Limit — lets you view and select the frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts you to enter the upper and lower search limits. Set Delay Time — lets you set the amount of time the scanner will delay before continuing to search after a transmission ends. Set Modulation — lets you set the custom search range’s modulation type. Set Attenuator — lets you set whether the scanner will attenuate reception by 20 dB during search.
In addition to this scan you can search any of the preprogrammed service or custom search ranges. While scanning, press F. Rotate the Scroll Control until you reach the desired service or custom search range. Press [L/O] to unlock it. You can also assign a System Quick Key to the search to make it easy to quickly enable/disable the search range for search and scan. The Search with Scan Hold time determines how long the scanner stays on a search before moving on. The default is 2 seconds.
Set Attenuator to select to choose an attenuation for all frequencies in the range. F On — the frequencies are attenuated. Off — the frequencies are not attenuated. Set Record to enable a live audio output from REC to an audio recording device. F On — the scanner outputs the signal. Off — the scanner does not output any audio. Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key You can assign any of the Service or Custom Searches to the three Search keys for quick access to your favorite searches.
Auto Search and Store Your scanner’s Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID’s on a trunked system. Selecting a System To store frequencies or talk group ID’s you find during Auto Store, you must first select a system where the frequencies or talk group ID’s will be stored. [MENU] Search for ...
Trunked Search and Store You can store talk group ID’s into the system you selected in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores talk group ID’s in a new group it creates. Note: Trunked system search and store does not work if an EDACS SCAT system is selected, a system with no frequency is selected, the quick key to which the system belongs is turned off, and the group you selected to store found talk group ID’s contains more talk group ID’s than the maximum set in Max Auto Store.
Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner’s Close Call™ feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works “in the background” while you are scanning other frequencies, turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the scanner normally.
Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits than this setting, it stops auto store operation. Turn the Scroll Control to display an option, then press F. Set CC Mode — Lets you select the Close Call mode. If you set CC DND or CC Pri, then every 2 seconds the scanner switches the filter settings to the ones set by the CC Bands option. Off — Close Call is turned off for all modes.
Set CC Bands — Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF Low 1 — (25.0000-53.9800 MHz) VHF Low 2 — (54.0000-107.9000 MHz) Air Band — (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz) VHF High 1 — (137.0000-224.9800 MHz) VHF High 2 — (225.0000-319.9750 MHz) UHF — (320.0000 - 512.0000 MHz) 800MHz+ — (764.0000 - 775.9875 MHz, 794.0000 - 823.9875 MHz, 849.0125 868.9875 MHz, 894.0125 - 956.0000 MHz,1240.000 - 1300.
you can also set how long the scanner will wait after the signal stops before resuming scan. This lets you continue to hear transmissions detected with the Close Call feature, even after you are no longer close enough to receive it as a Close Call hit. Follow these steps to set up the option. [MENU] Close Call F Hits with Scan F Set Quick Key or Set Lockout or Set Hold Time F Set the available option as you would for other menu items.
Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call operation. The following table shows what options are available for various search modes. Setting Service Custom Search1 Search1 Quick Search Freq.
Unlocking All Frequencies [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Freq Lockouts F Unlock All F F The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press F. If no frequencies are locked, you see Nothing Locked Press Any Key. Otherwise, to cancel, press [MENU] to backstep. Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Freq Lockouts F Rvw Search L/O F F The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency.
Screening Out Broadcast Sources [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen F F This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on common broadcasts, paging systems, and other annoyance radio sources. Note: Broadcast screening does not work in all service search ranges. Set All Band On — turns on broadcast screen on each band. Set All Band Off — turns off broadcast screen on each band.
Finding Repeater Output Frequencies [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find F On or Off F F This feature sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater output frequency during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation when it detects a transmission on a repeater input frequency.
Auto — the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. The default setting is Auto. AM — the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency band. FM — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. WFM — the scanner uses wideband FM for the frequency band. WFM (Broadcast) — the scanner uses FM Broadcast for the frequency band.
unmodulated carrier as data and skips the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter to modulate the carrier. • This setting is ignored for AM/WFM/FMB channels. Setting the Delay Time [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time F F This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming Quick Search or Close Call operation. 1-5 sec — The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends before resuming.
Priority Scan If you activate a Priority Scan while scanning, the radio interrupts its scan every two seconds to check the priority channel (P-Ch). PRI appears on the screen. There are two ways to set Priority Scan. 1. Press F + [1] to set one of the following Priority Scan levels in Scan / Scan Hold mode. Off — Normal scanning. The scanner provides no special treatment for Priority Channels. On — The scanner scans all unlocked channels and also checks those designated as Priority.
Using Weather Alert (SAME) Your BCT15 has been primarily designed as a multi-band, general services scanner. While it incorporates a weather alert ability as one of its features, we recommend that you not use the scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Your local electronics retailer can supply a selection of weather radios that are dedicated to weather service monitoring including SAME alerts. Such radios can be more dependable for this application.
This setting determines which types of signals will trigger an alert. Choose your setting, then press F. Alert Only — the scanner alerts when it detects the 1050 Hz tone that accompanies all weather alerts. SAME 1-5 — the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives a weather alert signal that includes any FIPS code you have programmed into the specified SAME group.
[MENU] WX Operation Program SAME F Select the SAME group to edit F F Edit Name — enter the name you want to assign to the SAME group you selected. Edit County — select the position you want to store the FIPS code into, then press F , enter the FIPS code, then press F again. Setting WX Alert Priority [MENU] WX Operation WX Alt Priority F F On — the scanner checks the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal. Press the F to select.
Fire Tone-Out Introduction Your scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs, a system comprised of standardized two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone paging, and long group tone paging. You can save up to 10 settings. When you select a setting in standby mode, the scanner also monitors for any other setting that uses the same transmit frequency, modulation, and attenuation settings. To quickly switch to Fire Tone-Out mode, press F and then press [SQ].
Set Modulation — Set the modulation type for the paging signal. Next choose the modulation setting: Auto — The scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. If the default modulation is AM, WFM, or FMB, the modulation operates as FM. FM — The scanner uses FM for the frequency band. This is the default setting. NFM — The scanner uses NFM modulation. Set Attenuator — Turn the Scroll Control to select On or Off. Set Tone — Sets the audio tone frequency for the page. Then choose the Tone setting.
Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring The scanner can check multiple tone combination pages for channels whose settings are the same. To achieve this, set the channel to the same frequency, modulation, and attenuation. For example, the scanner checks tone combinations for channel 1 to channel 3 for the following settings. Chan Frequency (MHz) Modulation Attenuator Tone A (Hz) Tone B (Hz) Ch 1 137.0000 Auto (NFM) Off 1000.0 2000.0 Ch 2 137.0000 Auto (NFM) Off 2200.0 3200.0 Ch 3 137.
Using the BCT15 with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to provide two very convenient operation features: • automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites based on data you input. This fine-tunes the scanning operation and makes it that much enjoyable. • provides you with valuable displayed information and audio alerts for Points of Interest, Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Crossings. The GPS works in close coordination with your scanner.
Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The BCT15 uses data, supplied by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on the geographical information you provide. • Latitude (the center of the range or site) • Longitude (the center of the range or site) • Range (the radius of a circle around the latitude and longitude coordinates selected from up to 50 miles from that center).
Another Example of Multiple Site Creation The geographic area of Arlington, TX, is separated into multiple site locations to enable automatic lockout and unlock as one moves from area to area. Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features When connected to a GPS, you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the scanner. The scanner becomes an extension of the GPS device. The following geographical values are typical of use you might find valuable while traveling.
To store your current location, press and hold [GPS] for more than 1 second. You are prompted to enter the type of entry (Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI), as well as the other location parameters. When you set the beep type, you are next prompted to set the alert volume. While you are in normal GPS mode or Scan Mode and you press and hold [GPS] for about 2 seconds, location data at that point is stored. The scanner opens a dialog to store your current location.
Setting the Options [MENU] Program Location F Select a location type (POI, Dangerous Xing, or Dangerous Road). New Location F F The scanner assigns a sequentially created number to the location. Edit Name F Use the Scroll Control and F to give the New Location a name. You could, for example, enter the name of the place or the Route Number.
For POI Only Set Alert Beep F Choose Off so no tone sounds or one of the four alert melodies Alert 1 to Alert 4. Once you make a Tone selection you are immediately asked to assign a volume level to that selection. Set Alert Volume F Select from 15 sound levels, plus Auto. As you rotate the Scroll Control the Alert tone you set is played louder and louder. Press F to select a volume level. You can also select Auto, a level that is the same setting as your master volume control.
Set Heading F You can input the compass direction to the site from your present location or, you can select All Range which ignores your specific heading. For example: If the Dangerous Road location is toward the Northeast and you are driving in that direction, then choose NE (45°) If you know you will be driving on a road which has many curves to that site center, choose All Range which will trigger the alert regardless of direction as long as the other requirements (range, speed) are met.
GPS Display Mode If you press GPS, the scanner switches to a GPS display mode. In this mode, you can see location information as well as information about your position relative to the selected POI. The third line of the screen shows OFF if no POI is selected. Rotate the Scroll Control to select different POI’s. Press F + [GPS] to toggle the Display mode in order.
GPS Review Location Mode If you have programmed data for a Point of Interest, Dangerous Crossing, and a Dangerous Road, you can review each set on a screen dedicated to showing just that data. Press [GPS] and then [EYES] The most recent stored location is displayed. Use the Scroll Control to display the next screen for review. The some of the following keys have a somewhat different function while in GPS Review Mode.
Care and Maintenance General Use Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
Troubleshooting From time to time, Uniden might update the BCT15’s firmware to change the scanner’s performance or incorporate new features. These updates can be applied by you using the supplied PC cable and the software that we will provide. Please note that firmware data must be input by means of the front panel serial cable Problem The scanner doesn’t work. connection, not the rear connector. We recommend you visit the Uniden web site periodically to check for the latest updates.
Problem Scan won’t start. Weather scan doesn’t work. Possible Cause Suggestion You must press [SCAN/SEARCH] to scan. Press [SCAN/SEARCH]. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 51. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Check the antenna connection. The squelch might need to be adjusted.
Problem Possible Cause Scanner won’t acquire The squelch might need to be the data channel. adjusted. Suggestion Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 51. The frequency used for the data Check your frequency list for the data channel might be missing. channel. Missing replies to conversations. The scanner might need to be changed to a Type I scanner setup. Change to a Type I scanner setup. See programming information on our website scanners.uniden.
CTCSS Frequencies 67.0 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 69.3 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7 250.3 74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1 254.1 77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6 79.7 97.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.
Specifications Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems : 500 max Groups : 20 per system Site : 1000 max (All) 256 per system Channels : up to 2500 Channels per Trunked System : up to 250 Band Coverage : 31 Bands Frequency Range : Range (MHz) 25.0000 to 26.9600 26.9650 to 27.4050 27.4100 to 27.9950 28.0000 to 29.6800 29.7000 to 49.9900 50.0000 to 53.9800 54.0000 to 71.9500 72.0000 to 75.9950 76.
Range (MHz) Step (kHz) 764.0000 to 775.9875 12.5 794.0000 to 805.9875 12.5 806.0000 to 823.9875 12.5 849.0125 to 868.9875 12.5 894.0125 to 956.0000 12.5 1240.0000 to 1300.0000 25 Mode NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM NFM Public Service Band Public Service Band Public Service Band Public Service Band Public Service Band 25 cm Amateur Band Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD : 0.4µV 0.3µV 0.7µV 0.3µV 0.6µV 0.4µV 0.3µV 0.6µV 0.3µV 0.4µV 0.4µV 0.3µV 0.7µV 25 - 27.995 MHz 28 - 53.98 MHz 54 - 71.95 MHz 72 - 75.
Remote Interface Jack 4pin Mini Type GPS / Remote Interface Jack D-sub 9pin Male Type Ext. DC Power / ORNG Wire Jack 3pin (Center Orange Wire) Operating Temperature : Nominal -20°C to +60°C Close Call -10°C to +60°C Size : 7.2 in. (W) x 6 in. (D) x 2.2 in. (H) 184mm (W) x 154mm (D) x 56mm H) Weight : 3.5 lbs [1.6 kg.] (without Mounting Bracket) Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
Reference Preset Fleet Maps Note: Size Codes in parenthesis indicates that the Size Code spans more than one block.
Preset Map 7 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 10 Size Code 10 Size Code 11 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Preset Map 9 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Preset Map 11 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Preset Map 13 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 144 Size Code Size Code 3 Size Code 3 Siz
Preset Map 15 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 0 Size Code 12 (Size Code 12) Preset Map 16 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 3 Size Code 10 Size Code 10 Size Code 11 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 12 (Size Code 12) User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7.
seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press Scan. Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with ID’s assigned to the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next block of the map. Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. S-3 and S-4 are probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and S-12.
Index A Agency Subfleet 28 Alert 14, 51 Channels 59 Dangerous Xing-Road 131 LED 51 Mute 42, 49, 51 Plus 16 POI 131 Tone 59 Antenna Antenna 20, 32, 34, 39, 46, 109, 136 Attenuator 49, 68, 75, 89,104, 106 Auto Store 14, 15, 107, 108, 109, 110, 116 B Backlight 42, 51, 64 Band 109, 111, 115, 116, 125 BearTracker Options Hold Time 67 Max Priority Scan 69 Set Alert Level 68 Set Alert Tone 69 Set Attenuator 68 Set Delay Time 68 Set Record 69 Beep 15, 50, 65, 83, 98, 110 Alert 131 Birdies 14, 135 Broadcast 17, 24,
EDACS trunking 28 FIPS area specific 17 GPS icon 49 Skip 14 State-by-state system 20 Technical systems 27 Wired clone transfer 15 Dimmer 64 DIN-E 14, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37 DOT 44, 48 E Editing Alpha tag 94 Band Plan 90 Channel groups 85 Frequencies 62, 95 Name 61 Sites 85 System quick key 78 Talk group ID 95 End Code 82 F Fleet 28, 143, 145 G GPS 9-pin serial connector 46 Alert mute 16 Alert plus scan 16 Compatible 126 Connect other devices 37 Connecting 126 Display mode 133 Initial Operation 126 Key 45 Locati
N NOAA 120-121 NOAA WX 115 P POI 133, 134 Example 131 Location, Range 128 Only For 131 Setting 130 POL 3, 58 Police 48 Port 15, 46, 67, 70-71 Preprogrammed 58, 83, 101, 105, 120 Preset maps 143 Priority Channel 49 Plus 16 Scan 16, 49 WX 17 Q Quick Start Guide 3 R Range All 132 Custom 53 Out of 68 Service 52 Set 81 S Scan, scanning BearTracker 58 Channel memory 16 Hold 43, 48 ID 29, 55 Max priority 69 Multi-site 27 Priority plus 16 Search with 17 S Selecting Systems 54 Speed 17 Systems 53 Trunked systems 15
One-Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.
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