Uniden BCT15 manuale d’uso

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2 Precautions Before you use this scanner , please read and observe the follow ing. This scanning radio has been manu fa ctured so that it will not tune to th e radio freque ncies assigned by the FCC for cellular te lephone usa ge. The Ele ctronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally inte rcept c[...]

3 BCT15 Quick S t art Guide T o help you enjo y the featur es and perf ormance of your BCT15 as f ast as poss ible, follow the steps below . See the content of the ma n ua l if you ne ed addit io n al information. 1. Mount the scanner and connect power . 2. Attach the ante nna. 3. Rotate the [VOL] control clockwise p ast the click to a midpoint. 4.[...]

4 T able of Content s Precautions ...... ......................................................................................................... ............................ 2 BCT15 Quick Start Guide ......................... ............................................................................................ 3 Table of Contents .........[...]

5 Table of Contents Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve ............................................................................... 37 Mounting Using ISO Technique ...................................................................................................... 38 Removing the Display Sticker ........................................[...]

6 Programming General Settings ............................................................................. ........................... 64 Setting and Using the Display Backlight .. ..................................................................................... ..... 64 Setting the Dimmer ............................... .....................[...]

7 Table of Contents Setting I-Call Operation ...................................................................................................... .......... 82 Setting the Emergency Alert Option ............................................................................................ .8 3 Assigning a Conventional System to a State ............[...]

8 Searching and Storing ......................................................................................................... ............ 101 Service Search ............................................................. ..................... .............................................. 101 Quick Search ........................................[...]

9 Table of Contents Using the BCT15 with a GPS .............. ..................... ................................................................. ....... 126 Device Compatibility ........................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ................ .............. 126 Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Devi[...]

10 The FCC W ant s Y ou to Know This scanner has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R ules . These limits are desig ned to provide rea sonable pr otection ag ainst harmf ul interference in a reside ntial insta llation. This scanner generates, us es, and can radiate radio freq ue[...]

11 The FCC Wants You to Know up these transmissions. Do not open yo ur scanner ’s ca se to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmission s that are illega l to monitor . Modifying or tamp ering with your scanner ’s internal co mpo nents or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate your warran[...]

12 Introduction Y our BCT15 scann er is a state-of-t he-art sc anner radio w ith Trunk T racker™ III and automatic scanning ca pabilities. Y ou can store in the dynamic memory conventional freque ncies such as police, fire/eme rgency , marine, air , amateur , and other communications. Y ou can store and scan services that use T runked Radio Syste[...]

13 Introduction The frequency ranges sh own are based on factory-default step settings. S tep setting changes ar e us er definable. • The modulation se ttin g are de fa ult setti ngs. Th e use r ca n sele ct from AM / FM / NFM / WFM / FMB/ AUT O. • Y ou can select AUTO for modulation or step settings. If selected , th e ra dio uses table values[...]

14 St ate-by-St ate Preprogrammed Channels — let you easily keep up with activity on local police, Dep ar tment of T r ansportation, and Highway Patr ol frequencies when you travel, without having to progr am any channels. Close Call™ RF Capture T echnology — inst antly detects and tunes to nearby transmissions with no additional programming.[...]

15 Introduction T one V olume Adjust — let s you select and set various tones for dif ferent purposes. Y ou can adjust the level of the following tones: Key Beep, BearT racker Alert, Emergency Aler t, Ch an ne l Alert, Cl os e Call Aler t, T one -O u t Dete ct ion Alert, and Location Alert. PC Control — lets you can connect the scanner to the s[...]

16 Name Editing — you can edit or change names, using u p to 16 characters, for th e following attributes: System, Site, Group, Channel, TGI D, G PS Location, Custom Search Range, SAME Group (weather ), and T one-Out. T runking Activity Indicators — show you trunking acti vity when you hold on a control channel. Searches and Scanning Attenuator[...]

17 Introduction Search With Scan — let s 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, H AM Radio, Ma rine, Ra ilroad, Air , Citizens Band Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, Military Air , and S pecial,) and [...]

18 Memory S torage Limits * depending on the number of TGID in the system. Search Lockout Limit s About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual a re represent ations of wh at might appear when you use your scanner . Since what you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the settings you select, you might notice som[...]

19 Introduction type ( Program System ) when you press [MENU] . It also instructs you to turn the Scroll Control (shown as  ) to view a series of choi ces then press or tap the Scroll Control (the action shown as F to enter a choice ( Edit Name ). [MENU]  Program System  F  Select the system  F Edit Name  F Then, edit the system n[...]

20 A Short User ’ s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast Welcome to th e fa mily of Uniden scanner users. Y ou have just unpacked your Uniden BCT15 scanner . Y ou are anxious to scan and hear something so you rota te the [VOL/POWER] control and wait a moment as the op ening Message and Copyright screens confirm the model infor mation[...]

21 A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast 1. Plan the s ystem 2. Program the system based on the plan. The reprinted article from Popular Communications , describes, in clear , easy-to-un de rs tand langua ge , ho w to start the pr og ra m m ing sess ion . Th e ar ticle also includes a glossary of terms and oth er valuab[...]

22 Underst a nding Scanning and the BCT15 This section provides you with addition al background on how scannin g works and how your scanner provides that featur e. Y ou don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner , but some further back ground knowledge w ill help you get the most from your BCT15. Underst anding the Scanner ’ s Me[...]

23 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 the channels, then press the GQK within 2 seco nds. Systems can have up to 20 channel group s, and multiple channel group s 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 . Y our BCT15 scans programmed channe[...]

24 even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanne r , such as your BCT15, equipped with CTCSS and DCS, can code each received frequency with a specific sub-aud ible CTCSS or DCS frequency or code. Then, when you rece ive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CT[...]

25 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmit s from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeat er 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[...]

26 T runked Scanning While conventional scanning wor ked great while there were only a few groups wanting to use th e frequencies, with the adv ent of smaller , lower-cost radios more and more agencies and busi nesses wanted to take ad vantage of th e utility of 2-way radio. As a result, the bands that wer e used most became full, so new users were[...]

27 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 scanner . Now , the Fort W ort h syste ms are locked out and System Quick Keys [1] , [2] , and [3] allow selection between the Phoenix-a rea systems. Multi-Site T runking Some systems covering a very large geog ra phic area use multiple antenna sites that each operate on dif ferent frequencies, but that use t[...]

28 The systems in use are: Motorola T ype I — the radios send the ra dio ID, the fl eet an d su bf leet talk group ID to the control channel each time they transmit. T o program a T ype I system, you need to know the system’ s fleet map . Th e most common fleet maps are included in the Reference section in this manual. Y ou can also find fleet [...]

29 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15 by the police, 02 by the ambulance servic e, 03 by the fire departm ent, 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 th e Po lice Department W est District’s dispatch channel mig ht b[...]

30 Where T o Get More Information By itself, this manu al 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 dedic[...]

31 Included With Your Scanner Included With Y our Scanner If any of these items ar e m issin g or dam a ged, immediately cont act your place of purchase o r Uniden Cus tomer Servic e at: (800) 2 97-1023, 8:00 a.m. t o 5:00 p.m ., Central T ime, Monday through Friday . BCT15 Scanner AC Adapter (P/N AD-1009) Cigarett e Lig ht er Adapter Power Cord Th[...]

32 Setting Up Y our Scanner These guidelines will help you inst all and set up yo ur new scanner: The BCT15 can be placed on a convenient surface in your hom e as a base station, and connected to a stan dard outlet that supplies 120V AC, 60Hz. Y ou must use either the sup plied antenna or an electrically co rrect outdoor antenna, p roperly and safe[...]

33 Setting Up Your Scanner setting using the scanner’s menu or power the sca nner off then back on using the power switch after making such setting changes. When you turn of f the scanner usin g the power switch, the scanner remember s the last settings and mode. Whe n you turn power back on, it resumes the previous mode. Base St ation This is th[...]

34 3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws. 4. Align the bracket with the threa ded holes on the sides of the radio case so the bracket is beneath the radio. Secure the b racket using the two threaded knobs. Never overt i gh te n th e kn obs. Once the radio i s positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using th[...]

35 Setting Up Your Scanner V ehicle Inst allation Y ou can mount your scanner in your ve hicl e, 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 ma rk the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be abso lutel[...]

36 Mounting Using the Op tional DIN-E Sleeve If you are unsure about how to inst all your scanner in your vehicle using the optional DIN-E sleeve, consult your autom obile ma nufacturer , dealer , or a qualified installer . Before installing, confirm that your scanner fits in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary material s to co[...]

37 Setting Up Your Scanner connection on you r fuse blo ck wh ile BL AC K 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, t he scanne r ’s LCD display changes intensity . Be sure all the connections are routed aw ay from an y potentially pinchi[...]

38 and do not twist the keys. The radio will un lock from the sleeve making withdrawal from the sleeve possible. S tore the keys in a safe place for future use . Mounting Using ISO T e chnique Some vehicles can take advant age of an other approach to mounting a radio in a vehicle, called the ISO technique . However , this technique requires a very [...]

39 Setting Up Your Scanner Removing the Display S ticker Before you use the sca nner for the first ti me, remove the protective plastic film over the display . Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner’s BNC connector make s it ea sy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. [...]

40 Connecting an Ex tension S peaker In a noisy area, an optional amp lified ex tension speaker , positioned in the right place, might provide more co mfortabl e listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1 / 8 -in ch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into yo ur scanner ’s back-p anel Ext. Sp. Jack . W ARNING! Never connect any part of the head phone jack to the ant[...]

41 Controls, Keys, and Functions Controls, Keys, and Functions Each of the knobs and keys on the BCT15 produce several dif ferent results depending up on how you a ctivate them. Y ou can, for example, ro tate th e knobs as well as press them. Some keys provide one operation when brie fly pressed while pressing an d holding a ke y or knob g ives a d[...]

42 Finally , many controls and keys behave differently depend ing on the mode your radio is in when you use the key or control. Carefully examine the following tabl e to separate those actions. Note: “Press” means pres s and release briefly . “Press and hold” means press and hold down for at least 2-seconds. “ F ” me ans T ap or Press t[...]

43 Controls, Keys, and Functions • Press to cancel FUNCTION mode and retu rn to NORMAL mode. Function Plus Several specific actions can be accomplished by pressing F then pressing another key or pressing F then pressing and hold ing another key . F + [MENU] • Use this combination, in Scan or Scan Hold mode, to switch to the edit menu for the cu[...]

44 • 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 mo de except Scan and GPS. Pre ss [4] , [5 ] , or [6] to begin sear ching the range set when you set up and assigned one of these keys to a selected search range. •[...]

45 Controls, Keys, and Functions 6. GPS (Global Positi oning Satellite) Key • Press to switch to GP S mode. • Press and hold to store current locati on dat a with a connected and enabled GPS. 7. L/O Key • Press once to temporarily lockout a syst em channel, a search frequency , or location data. Th e temporary lockout is cancelled when you tu[...]

46 10. [E YES ] Key • Press to select (enter) dat a value or a menu selection. • Press to edit channel dat a in Scan or Scan Hold modes. Note : does not apply to BearT racker system. • Press to capture and store a freque ncy in Search, Search Hold, Close Call, Close Call Hold, WX Scan, and WX Sc an Hold modes. • Press to switch to the Edit [...]

47 Controls, Keys, and Functions 17. DC Power IN Connect only the supplied AC adapter to this jack. Never use any other AC adapter as damage might occur . 18. Head phone Jack Connect headpho nes for private listening. the internal speaker is di sco nnected. 19. Front Serial Port Connect the supplied serial cable to a PC for using UASD softwar e. 20[...]

48 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 Ke y number for Group s ( 1 - 9 , 0 ) in Function Mode. 1 - 9 , 0 : In SCAN mode, the numbers of [...]

49 A Look at The LCD Display 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 dat a. AM / FM / NFM / FMB / WFM : These icons show t he modulation type. “AM”, “FM” , “NFM”, “FMB” or “W FM” will appear . AT T : This icon appears [...]

50 T ones The BCT15 produces variou s tones, beep s, and alert soun ds for dif ferent r easons. They are comprised of thre e fundamental tones: high 1200 Hz, middle 920 Hz, and low 640 Hz. In addition ther e are alert sirens and a series of tones whose volume are user selectable. Some of the more frequently uncounted tones are deta iled below . Gen[...]

51 Operation Operation Before you ap ply power , there are a few basic operations to get th e scanner ready . Those are covered below . If some seem out of a logi cal order it is only so you can use the BCT15 more quickly . For example, some of these action are require d fo r basic programmin g or menu options. T urning On the Scanner and Setting t[...]

52 Entering T ext Within A Menu Option T o enter a letter , turn the Scroll Control until the letter , numeral or other character you want appears. T o move the cursor to the left, press [4] . T o move the cursor to the right, press [6] . T o clear a character , press [.No] twice . T o clear all characters, press [.No] three times. T o accept an en[...]

53 Operation Custom Range [MENU]   Search for ...  F  Edit Custom  F  Select a Custom range  F  Search with Scan  F  Set Startup Key  F Assign all the systems/sites that you want to scan at the same time to the same key . Y ou can use one key [0] to [9] for each. T o use the S tartup Key fe ature, hold down the key [...]

54 Selecting Systems to Scan T o 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 . T o stop s canning t he system(s) , press [.No] (if the quick ke[...]

55 Operation Locking/Unlocking Channels If the scanner has stopped on a channel press [L/O] once to tempor arily lock it out or quickly press [L/O] twice to permanently lock it out. Cycling power off/on automatically unlocks tempor arily locked-out channels. T o lockout a channel when the scanner has not stopped on the channel, or to unlock a perma[...]

56 scan only the current system. T o hold on a dif f erent site or system, rotate the Scroll Control  to select the new site or system then press [E YES ] . Holding On a Channel T o hold on a channel, press [HOLD/RESUME] while the channel is active. T o select a dif ferent channel, turn the Scroll Control . If you scroll p ast the beginning or e[...]

57 Operation T runking Activity Indicators T o get a visual indication of the activity on trunking systems, press [HOLD/RESUME] to hold on a ny channel. Then tap F and then press [.No ] The scanner replaces the third line on the display with trunking activity indicators. When the scan ner is monit oring on EDACS o r Motorola sys tem, the ac tivity [...]

58 Introduction to BearT racker Operation Using BearT racker Scanning The BCT15 includes st ate-by-state preprogramme d frequencies designed to provide y ou with good g eneral rad io coverage targeted to th e state you are in. T o scan the BearT racker frequencies for your st ate, press [SQ/ST A TE] to enter the S tate Selection mode. Rot ate the S[...]

59 Introduction to Be arTracker Operation The BearT racker Scanning Icons When you select a sta te and one or more of the agencies, each enable d service’s icon is displayed on the lower p art of the LCD (PL, DT , HP , BT). When they are disabled, th e icon disapp ears from th e display . When the sc anner detects a sig nal in an ena bled service[...]

60 Using the Menu The Menu mode of the BCT15 is very powe rful. Many settings require that you drill down multiple levels. This assures y ou the utmost fl exibility and the ability to customize the operation to your specific requirement s. T o assist you to familiarize yourself and help you to become proficie nt using the menu, we have prov ide d t[...]

61 Using the Menu Display Format The Menu screen uses 4 lines of text. The uppermost line is the heading for the level with three choices be low . For example, the disp lay to set the modulation looks like: Editing a Name There are many instances when you will w ant to custom name a new system, a new site, a TGID and more. For example, to edit a sy[...]

62 Editing A Frequency T o enter a frequency , use the numeric keys and [.No] for the decimal poin t. Move to the next place only by turning the Scroll Control . When all the character s are entered, press F to finalize the entry . Notes: • Refer to the table that list s the Band Coverage for the scanner . The frequency entered must be divisible [...]

63 Using the Menu Program System Program System Base Level Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... Close Call Set Priority WX Operation T one-Out for ... Wired Clone Settings Freq Lockouts Broadcast Screen CTCSS/DCS Search Repeater Find Max Auto Store Set Delay Time Service Search Edit Servi[...]

64 Programming General Settings The following section deals with th e general settings of the scanner . Setting and Using th e Display Backlight Press F . f appears on th e display . Repeatedly press [VOL] to re ach your desired level from Off, Low , Medium, and High. Setting the Dimmer If you connect the vehicle power cable’ s orange wire to a w[...]

65 Programming General Settings Adjusting the Key Beep [MENU]   Settings  F  Adjust Key Beep  F Auto — the scanner automatica lly sets the key bee p to match the master volume setting level you select. Level 1 - 15 — the scanner let s you manually select one of fifteen key beep levels. As you turn the Scroll Control , the beep ge[...]

66 Adjusting the Display Contrast There are 15 contrast levels. As you scroll from level 1 to 15 you se e the contrast change. Pres s the Scroll Control to lock the desired level unti l 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][...]

67 Programming General Settings Setting the Serial Port Speed Use this setting to control the data ra te used for the front and back panel serial ports. Y ou typi cally set the front port to match the speed us ed to communic ate with your PC (default 1 15200 bps) and the back port to the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS device (def au[...]

68 [MENU]   Set Bear Tracker  F  Set Hold Time  F Set the hold time, in seconds, betwee n 0 and 255. Use  to change the numbe r 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 ne w number in range. Set Delay [...]

69 Programming General Settings Set Alert T one This setting lets you choose a sound pattern to serv e as an ale rt fo r the BearT rac ker W arnin g System. [MENU]   Set Bear Tracker  F  Set Alert Tone  F  to select a level between 1 and 9 or Of f for no alert sound. Set Record This setting let s you enable the REC jack. Then you [...]

70 V iewing the Firmware V ers ion and El ectronic Serial Number T o see the last Firmware V ersion, as well as the electronic serial number: [MENU]   Settings  F  See Scanner Info  F  Firmware Version  F The version number in the format X.XX.XX appea rs on the top lin e of the display while the seria l number shown as SNX XXXX[...]

71 Programming General Settings V olume/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-p anel control’s curr ent setting. However , if you later change the volume or squelch setting using the front-pa nel control, the scanner use[...]

72 3b. (Slave scanner) Clone Slave Press S CAN Key  [SCAN/SE ARCH]  Clone Slave Connecting 4. When you are ready to clone the scan ner , press [SCAN/SEARCH] on the slave scanner first , then [SCAN/SEARCH] on the ma ster scanne r . T he master scanner checks the connection betwee n the two scanners, then transfers its dat a to the slave scanne[...]

73 Programming Your Scanner Programming Y our Scanner T o get the most enjoyment from your scanner , you must customize the programmi ng for serv ices in your are a. T o edit an existing system, use the menu to naviga te to the system setting you want to change. This section assume s you are progr amming a n ew system. Programming radio systems is [...]

74 System Options System Option Settings CNV MOT EDCS LT TYPE I T YPE II WIDE / NARROW SCA T Set Quick Key • Set S tartup Key • Set Lockout • Set Hold T ime • ID Scan/Search ••• • Set Delay T ime • •••• • Set Data Skip • Set LocationInfo • Set S tate • Edit Fleet Map • Set S tatus Bit •• Set End Code •• S[...]

75 Programming Your Scanner Site Option Settings Channel Option Settings Site Setting MOT TYPE I MOT TYPE II EDCS LT 800MHz Stand ard 800M Hz Spli nte r 800MHz St andard 800MHz Splinter 900MH z Band VHF Band UHF Band WIDE NA RROW SCA T Edit Name •• • • • • • • • Set Quick Key • • • • •• • ••• • Set S tartup K[...]

76 Programming Conventional Systems [MENU]  Program System  F  New System  F  Conventional  F Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Press the desired key . The scanne r creates an empty conv entional s ystem with a default nam e of System n C . Note that “n” is a number that increment s as you add new systems. The C on the right s[...]

77 Programming Your Scanner Then, select the system type: MOT TYPE 1 — Motorola T ype I systems MOT TYPE 2 — Motorola T ype II systems EDCS WIDE/NARROW — EDACS Wide and Narrow systems EDCS SCAT — EDACS SCA T systems LT — L TR Systems The scanner creates an empty system with a default name of System n x. Note that “n” is a number that [...]

78 Specifying the Correct System T ype In order for trunk tracking to work prop erly , you have to specify the correct system type when you create the system. Here ar e some tips for selecting the correc t type: Use online resources, such as the www .rad ioreference .com databas e, to identify the system type. Even though a system has digit al chan[...]

79 Programming Your Scanner Notes: • Access single-digit system/site Quick Ke ys by pressing the single digit on the keypad during scanning. Access two-di git system Quick Keys by pressing [.No] then both digits. • Y ou can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. • T o be sc anned, a system’s Quick Key mu st be activated a[...]

80 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a conventional system  F  Edit Sys Options  F  Set Hold Time  F Set how long the sca nner will remain scanni ng on this system befo re 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[...]

81 Programming Your Scanner source. If turned on , the scan ner resumes scanning as s oon as it dete cts the data signal. [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a Conventional system  F  Edit Sys Option  F  Set LocationInfo  F This setting control whether the system is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to [...]

82 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a Motorola T ype I or II system  F  Edit Sys Option  F  Set Status Bit  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: Moto rola analog s ystems u[...]

83 Programming Your Scanner 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: Y ou can enter a wildcard th at matches all I-ca lls by programm ing [.No] + [0] into one of the channels. When you press [.No] the scanner int[...]

84 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select an EDACS Wide/Narrow system  F  Edit Sys Option  F  EDCS ID Format  F EDACS T alk Group ID’s are commonly provide d in on e of two formats: AFS and Decimal . This setting determines how you enter EDACS ID’ s and how the scanner displays them. AFS Format — the scanner uses AFS format[...]

85 Programming Your Scanner  Edit Sys Option  F  Rvw ID:Srch L/O  F The scanne r displays each locked out ID for the system and gives you the option to Unlock the ID. T o unlock an ID, rot ate the scroll to sele ct the loc ked out ID, then press [E YES ] . If n o ID’s are locked out, the scanner displa ys Nothing Locked / Press Any Ke[...]

86 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select the existing system  F  Copy System  F New Sys Name? 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. [MENU]  Program System  F  Select the existing system  F  Delete System [...]

87 Programming Your Scanner MU2: Motorola UHF EDW: EDACS Wide EDN: EDACS Narrow Following these step s to change the system name. [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a trunked system  F  Edit Site  F  Select a Site  F  Edit Name  F T o enter a letter , turn the Scroll Control until the character you want appears. T o ent[...]

88  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: • T o unlock the system at startup, press and hold the selected st artup key while you turn on the scanner . • The system Quick K ey is also enabled. • If you press a dif fe re nt key at [...]

89 Programming Your Scanner  Select a Site  F  Set Modulation  F Auto — the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency ba nd. FM — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation ) for the frequency ban d. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band . Note: The default setting is Auto . This setting controls t[...]

90 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a trunked system  F  Edit Site  F  Select a site  F  Set Hold Time  F This setting controls how ma ny seconds the scanner looks at a site befor e moving to the next unlocked site or system. Usin g the number keyp ad, enter a value from [0] to [2][5][5] , then pres s F to save the se[...]

91 Programming Your Scanner [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a trunked system  F  Edit Site (current)  F  Select a site  F  Set C-Ch Only  F This setting determin es the frequencies you need to enter for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press F . On — Y ou only need to enter control channel frequencies. O[...]

92 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select an existing MOT T ype I, II, EDACS, SCA T , or L TR system  F  Edit Site  F  Scroll to an existing site or create a new one  F  Set State  F Rotate the Scroll Control to the same state as the site’ s state. [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a trunked system  F  Edit[...]

93 Programming Your Scanner 2. Rotate the Scroll Control to se lect a new first letter . Press [6] to move one character to the right. Repeat th e Scroll Control action to change the character . T o move one c h aracter to the left, press [4 ] . 3. Repeat S tep 2 until you have entered the system name. Then pr ess F to accept the settin g. Notes: ?[...]

94 Temporary L/O — the group is not scann ed for this session. The L/O is cancelled wh en you cycle power . Unlocked — the group is scanned. The default setting is Unlocked [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a system  F  Edit Group  F  Select a channel group  F  Delete Group  F Confirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No=”.?[...]

95 Programming Your Scanner Follow these steps to enter /edit the channel name. 1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighte d. 2. Rota te the Scroll Control to select a new f irst letter . 3. Press [6] to mov e on e ch ar ac te r to the ri gh t. 4. Repeat the Scroll Control action to change the char acter . T o move[...]

96  Select the channel  F  Edit TGID  F T o edit the T alk Group ID, enter the T alk Group ID you want using the number keys. Then press F . [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 ?[...]

97 Programming Your Scanner [MENU]  Program System  F  Select the conventional system  F  Edit Group  F  Select a channel group  F  Edit Channel  F  Select the Channel  F  Set Modulation  F Auto — the scanner uses the de fault modula tion for the channel. The default setting is Auto . AM — the scanner u[...]

98 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a conventional system  F  Edit Group  F  Select a channel group  F  Edit Channel  F  Select the channel  F  Set Priority  F This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a pr iority channel while scanning. Select On or Off , then pres s F . On — when [...]

99 Programming Your Scanner  to enable a live audio output from REC to an audio recording device.  F On — the scanner outputs the signa l. Off — the scanner does not output any audio. [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a system  F  Edit Group  F  Select a channel group  F  Edit Channel  F  Select a channel [...]

100 [MENU]  Program System  F  Select a trunked system  F  Edit Group  F  Select a channel group  F  Edit Channel  F  Select a channel  F  Delete Channel  F Y ou see Confirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No=”.” Select Y es to delete the channel or No to cancel. Deleting a Channel MECL[...]

101 Searching and Storing Searching and S toring Service Search Service Search let s you select and search the scanne r ’s preprogrammed search ranges. During service sear ch, the scann er 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]  [...]

102 T o lock out a frequency found while searching, press [L/O] . Pressing [L/O] once displays Temporary L/O and pr essing [L/O] twice displays Locked Out . Notes: • If all frequencies in the search range you se lected are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanne r does not search the range. • If the service you select uses channels (such[...]

103 Searching and Storing Press [ .No ] then  to Custom Search  F . The scanner st arts custom search of the custom search ran ge you sele cted, stopping on any transmission it finds an d displaying the frequen cy . T urn the Scroll Control to change the sear ch direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction. T o turn searc[...]

104 Edit Srch Limit — lets you view and select the fre quency ranges to search. The scanner prompt s you to enter the upper and lower search limit s. Set Delay Time — lets you set the amount of time the scanner will delay before continuing t o search after a transmission ends . Set Modulation — lets yo u set the custom search range’s modula[...]

105 Searching and Storing In addition to this scan you can sear ch any of the pr eprogrammed service or custom search ranges. While scanning, press F . Rot ate the Scroll Control until you re ac h th e de sir ed service or custom search range. Press [L/O] to unlock it. Y ou can also assign a System Quick Key to the se arch to make it easy to q uick[...]

106 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 scann er outputs the signal. Off — the scanner does not output a[...]

107 Searching and Storing Auto Search and Store Y our scanner ’s Auto S tore feature lets yo u 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 trun ked system. Selecting a System T o store frequencies or t alk group ID’s you find during Auto S tore, you [...]

108 Trunked Search and S tore Y ou can store t alk group ID’ s into the syst em you selected in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores ta lk gr oup ID’s in a ne w group it creates. Note: T runked system se arch and store does not work if an EDACS SCA T system is selected, a system with no frequency is selected, th e quick key t[...]

109 Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature Y our scanner ’s Close Call™ feature lets yo u set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and let s you hear a nearby strong radio tra nsmissio n. Y ou can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works “in th e ba ckg r ound ” while yo u are scanning other frequ [...]

11 0 Call mode and stores any Close Call hit s, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto S t ore setting. If the scanner stores more hit s than this setting, it stops auto store operation. Tu r n t h e 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 , th[...]

111 Using the Close Call Feature Set CC Bands — Lets you select the Cl ose Call band settings. Y ou can turn the following bands on or of f. VHF Low 1 — (25.0000-53.9800 MHz) VHF Low 2 — (54.0000-107.9 000 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 — (320.000[...]

11 2 you can also set how long the scanner w ill wait after the signal stops before resuming scan. This let s you continue to hear transmissions detecte d with the Close Call featur e, even after you are no longer close enough to receive it a s a Close Call hit. Follow these steps to set up the optio n. [MENU]   Close Call  F  Hits with[...]

11 3 Search and Close Call Options Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect cust om searches, service searches, and Close Call operation. The following t able shows what options are available for various search modes. 1 — V alid only for searching a range using Search with Scan. 2 — V alid only for stor ing a fr equency[...]

11 4 Unlocking All Frequencies [MENU]   Srch/CloCall Opt  F  Freq Lockouts  F  Unlock All  F The scanner prompt s you to confirm deletion. T o 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 backste p. Reviewing L[...]

11 5 Search and Close Call Options Screening Out Br oadcast Sources [MENU]   Srch/CloCall Opt  F  Broadcast Screen  F This setting determ in es whether the scan ner automatically ignores transmissions found during Cust om Sea rch , Qu ick Sea rc h, or Clos e Call op e ra tio n tha t ar e on common broadcast s, paging system s, and ot[...]

11 6 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies [MENU]   Srch/CloCall Opt  F  Repeater Find  F  On or Off  F This feature set s whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater ou tput frequency during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Clo se Call operation when it detects a transmission on a repeater input freque ncy . Since you can nor[...]

11 7 Search and Close Call Options Auto — the scanner uses the default modulation for the fr equency band. The default sett ing is Auto . AM — the scanner uses AM (am plit ud e mo dula tio n) for the freq ue n cy ba nd. FM — the scanner us es FM (frequency modulation) fo r the frequency band. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the fre[...]

11 8 unmodulated carrier a s data and skip s the frequency wh en Data Skip is on. T urn the feat ure off or talk into th e transm itter to modulate the carrier . • This setting is ignored for AM/WFM/FMB chann els. Setting the Delay T ime [MENU]   Srch/CloCall Opt  F  Set Delay Time  F This setting determines how long the scanner wa[...]

11 9 Search and Close Call Options Priority Scan If you activa te a Priority Sc an while scan ning, the rad io interrupts its scan ever y two seconds to check the priority channel (P-C h). PRI appears on the screen. There are two ways to set Priority Scan. 1. Press F + [1] to set one of the following Priori ty Scan levels in Scan / Scan Hold mode. [...]

120 Using W eather Alert (SAME) Y our BCT15 has been primarily designed as a multi-band , general services scanner . While it incorporat es a weather alert ability as one of its features, we recommend that you not use the scanner a s your sole means for receiving emergency alert s. Y our local electronics ret a iler can supply a selection of weathe[...]

121 Using Weather Alert (SAME) This setting determines wh ich types of signals will trigger an alert. Choose your setting, then press F . Alert Only — the scanner alert s when it detects th e 105 0 Hz tone that accompanies all we ather alerts. SAME 1-5 — the scanner alert s and displays information abou t the weather alert when it receives a we[...]

122 [MENU]   WX Operation  F  Program SAME  F  Select the SAME group to edit  F Edit Name — enter the name you want to assign to the SAME group you selected. Edit County — select the position you wa nt to store the FIPS cod e into, then press F , enter the FIPS code, then press F again. Setting WX Alert Priority [MENU]  [...]

123 Fire Tone-Out Introduction Fire T one-Out Introduction Y our scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs, a system comprised of standardize d two-tone sequential paging , shor t one-tone pagi ng, and long group tone paging . Y ou can save up to 10 settings. Wh en you select a setting in st andb y mode, the scanner also monitor s for any ot [...]

124 Set Modulation — Set the modulation type for the p aging signal. Next choose the modulation setting: Auto — The scanner uses the default modulation for the freque ncy band. If the default mod ulation is AM , WFM, or FM B, the modulat ion operat es as FM. FM — The scanner uses FM for the frequen cy ban d. This is the default setting. NFM ?[...]

125 Fire Tone-Out Introduction T one-Out Multi-Channel Monitor ing The scanne r can chec k multiple t one combinat ion pages for ch annels whose settings are the same. T o achieve this, set the channel to the same freque ncy , modulation, and attenuation . For example, the scanner checks tone co mbinations for channel 1 to channel 3 for the followi[...]

126 Using the BCT15 with a GPS The scanner let s you connect a compatible GPS device to it to provide two very convenient operation fe atures: • automatically locks and unlocks s ystems an d sites base d on data you inpu t. This fine-tunes the scann ing operation and makes it that much enjoyable. • provides you with valuable displayed inform at[...]

127 Using the BCT15 with a GPS Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The BCT15 uses dat a, supplied by an at tached GPS unit, that let s the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on th e ge ographical information you provide. • Latitude (the center of the range or site) • Longitude (the center of the range or site) • Range (the radi us o[...]

128 Anoth er Example of Multiple Site Creation The geographic area of Arling ton, 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 progr am specific locati on information which will trigger an alert from the sca[...]

129 Using the BCT15 with a GPS T o store your current location, press and hold [GPS] for more than 1 second. Y ou are promp ted to ente r the type of entr y (Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI), as well as the other location p ara meters. When you set the beep type, you are next prompted to set the alert volume. While you are in normal GPS mode[...]

130 Setting the Options [MENU]   Program Location  F  Select a location type (POI, Dangero us Xing, or Dangerous Road).  F  New Location  F The scanner assigns a sequen tially created number to the location.  Edit Name  F Use the Scroll Control and F to give the New Location a name. Y ou could, for example, ente r th e na[...]

131 Using the BCT15 with a GPS For POI Only  Set Alert Beep  F Choose Off so no tone so und s or one of the four alert melodie s Alert 1 to Alert 4 . Once you make a T one selection you are immediately asked to assign a volume level to that selection. Set Alert Volume  F Select fr om 15 sou nd levels, plus Auto. As you r ot ate the Scroll [...]

132  S et Heading  F Y ou can input the comp ass dire ction to the site from your present location or , you can select All Range which ignores your specific heading. For exam ple: If the Dangerous Road location is toward the N ortheast and you are driving in that direc tio n, then c hoos e NE (45°) If you know you will be driving on a road w[...]

133 Using the BCT15 with a GPS 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 info rmation a bout your position relative to the selected POI. The third line of th e screen shows OFF if no POI is selected. Rotate the Scroll Control to select different POI’ s.[...]

134 GPS Review Location Mode If you have programmed dat a for a Point of Interest, Dangerous Crossing, and a Dangerous Ro ad, you can review each set on a s creen dedicat ed to showin g just that data. Press [GPS] and then [E YES ] The most recent stored loca tion is displa yed. Use the Scroll Control to display the next screen for review . The som[...]

135 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance General Use T urn the scanner of f before disconnecting the power . If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone fo r that key entry . Location Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environm ents such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid [...]

136 T roubleshooting From time to time, Uniden might update the BCT15’ s firmware to change the scanner ’s performance or incorporate new featur es. These updates can be app lie d by you usin g the supplied PC cable an d the software that we will provide. P lease note that firmware dat a must be input by means of the front panel serial cable co[...]

137 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty while in Trunk T racker™ mode, try th e following steps. Scan won’t start. Y ou must press [SCAN/SEARCH] to scan. Press [SCAN/SEARCH] . The squelch might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “ T urning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 51 . One or more channels[...]

138 If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scan ner or if you want additional information, pl ease call or wr ite the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the W arranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assist ance, please call Customer Service at (800) 297-10 23. [...]

139 Troubleshooting CTCSS Frequencies DCS Codes 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 1 10.9 1 14.8 1 18.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 023 025 026[...]

140 S pecifications Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subp art C as of date of ma nufacture. 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) Step [...]

141 Specifications Sensitivity (nominal) 12dB SINAD : Attenuation : 20dB nominal Scan Rate : 100 channel s per second (Conventional mode) max Search Rate : 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) max Audio Output : 2.6W nominal into 8 Ω speaker 30mW nominal into 32 Ω stereo headphone: Power Requirements : DC 1 1.0V to 16.6V AC Adapter (AD-1009) or[...]

142 Remote Interface Jack 4pin Mini T ype GPS / Remote Interface Jack D-sub 9pin Male T ype Ext. DC Power / ORNG Wire Jack 3pin (Center Orange Wi re) Operating T emperatu r e : 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 Mountin[...]

143 Reference Reference Preset Fleet Map s Note: Size Codes in parenthe sis indicates that the Siz e Code spans more than one block. Preset Map 1 Preset Map 2 Preset Map 3 Preset Map 4 Preset Map 5 Preset Map 6 Block Size Code Blo ck Size C od e 0 Size Code 1 1 0 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 1 1 1 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 1 1 2 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 1 [...]

144 Preset Map 7 Preset Map 8 Preset Map 9 Prese t Map 10 Preset Map 1 1 Preset Map 12 Preset Map 13 Preset Map 14 Block Size Code Block Size Code 0 Size Code 10 0 Size Code 1 1 Size Code 10 1 Size Code 1 2 Size Code 1 1 2 Size Code 2 3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 2 4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 3 5 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 3 6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 4 7 S[...]

145 Reference Preset Map 15 Preset Map 16 User Defined Fleet Map s T ype I Programming Information When a T ype I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 e qual sized blocks, number ed 0–7. When you progr am your scanner to track a T ype I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When [...]

146 seems. Select a size code fo r a block, and the n pr es s Scan . Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are re ceiving most of the replies to the conversations with ID’s assigne d to the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next blo ck of the map. Finally , for most pu[...]

147 Index Index A Agency Subfleet 28 Alert 14, 51 Channels 59 Dangerous Xing-Road 131 LED 51 Mute 42, 49, 51 Plus 16 POI 131 T one 59 Antenna Antenna 20, 32, 34, 39, 46, 109, 136 Attenuator 49, 68, 75, 89 ,104, 106 Auto S tore 14, 15, 107, 108, 109, 11 0, 116 B Backlight 42, 51, 64 Band 109, 111, 115, 116, 125 BearT racker Options Hold Time 67 Max [...]

148 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 9 5 End Code 82 F Fleet 28, 14 3 , 145 G G[...]

149 Index 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 Preprogr am med 58, 83, 101, 105, 12 0 Preset maps 143 Priority Channel 49 Plus 16 Scan 16, 49 WX 17 Q Quick S tart Guide 3 R Range All 132 Custom 53 Out of 68 Service 52 Set 81 S Scan, scanning Bea[...]

150 One-Y ear Limited W arranty Import ant : Evidence of original pu rc ha se is requ ir ed for warr an ty se rvic e. W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for one ye ar , to the original ret ail owner , this Uniden Pr oduct to be free from d efects in materials an d craftsmanship with only [...]

151 One-Year Limited Warranty PROCEDURE FOR OBT AINING PERFORMANCE OF W ARRANTY : If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide yo u are certain th at the Product is defective, pack the Product ca refully (preferably in its or iginal p ackaging). Include evidence of or iginal purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused [...]

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