Uniden BCT-10 manual

Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the BCT-10 Highway Information System & Scanning Radio! State-of-the-art engineering and advanced electronics provi de you with a preprogrammed information radio desi gned for easy operation and dependability. With the BCT-10 Scanning Radio, you can listen to hundreds of highway patrol an[...]

Terms and Definitions Fr eq u en c y Radio signals are sent as waves through the air. These waves move up and down. A frequency is the number of times in a certain time period, usually a second, that these waves move all the way up and all the way down and back to all the way up. For example: 123.44 kHz means that the waves are moving all the way u[...]

Unpacking Carefully remove all items from the box. If there is any visible damage, do not operate the equipment. Notify your dealer or shipping carrier immediately. For information or instructions on any problem that you may have, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at: (800) 297-1023 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central. 3[...]

Included with Your B CT-10 Scanner If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. OFF MUTE MODE ALARM L/0 HOLD STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM The BCT-10 High way Information System Windshield Mounting Brack et and Hardware Visor Clip Mounti ng Brack et BCT-10 Ante nna Cigarette Adapter Power Cord BCT 10 SCANNER Operating Guide HOLD[...]

Installation The BCT-10 uses a highly sensitive antenna to receive radio signals. Its sensitivity and range depend on the method of installati on and the direction of the antenna in relation to the signal source. Before you decide where to put your scanner, please keep in mind one important factor: For safety, do not mount the BCT-10 in a location [...]

Installing the Antenna B CT-10 A n t en n a 1. Pinch the sides of the antenna and attach it to the BCT -10. F l e xib le M obile A nte nna 1. Mount the antenna on the inside of the windshiel d at the f ar r ight-hand (passenger) side . Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver’s vision in any way. 2. Route the antenna cable down t[...]

Cau t i o n : Be sure the cable is out of the way of anyone getting in or out of the car. 3. Plug the cable ’ s BNC connector into the BCT -10. Mounting the BCT-10 V isor M ounting 1. Snap the visor clip onto the BCT -10. Note: Make sure that the bracket tabs fit securely in the slots. HOLD L/0 ST A TE MUTE MODE ALARM HIGHWAY SYSTEM SQUELCH Slots[...]

2. Slide the clip o v er the front of the visor . 3. Adjust the angle of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possib le . Note: You can remove and replace the BCT-10 by sliding both the unit and the visor mount off and on the visor. SQUELCH SQUELCH Installation 8[...]

W indshie ld M ounting 1. Find a good position for the BCT-10 on your windshield. Refer to the Helpful Tips on page 5 for some guidel ines on mounting positions. 2. Put the metal mounting brac ket on the windshield to adjust it f or best position. 3. If necessar y , adjust the metal mounting brac ket so that when you sli de the BCT -10 onto it, it [...]

4. Snap the windshield mounting clip onto the BCT -10. 5. Slide the plastic windshield mounting clip into the the metal mounting brack et. The mounting cli p locks into the plastic portio n at three different positions. These positi ons can be used for vehicles with different vertical angles of their windshields. The back position can be used for v[...]

6. Place the brac k et and the BCT -10 in the proper location on the windshield of y our v ehicle and press the suction cups fir mly against the windshield. If the BCT -10 does not fit flush against the windshield, tr y a diff erent position on the metal mounting brac ket. 7. Adjust the angle of the antenna as close to straight up or down as possi [...]

Connecti ng the P o wer Direct Connection WARNI NG: The BCT-10 is designed to operate only with 12V DC, negative ground power systems. Operation of the unit on other voltages or polariti es will cause damage to the unit and may create a fire hazard. The straight power cord provided with the unit has bare wires at one end, and a small connector at t[...]

3. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-10. Note: Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operation or cause a tripping hazard. 4. Plug the power cord connector into the Control Unit at the jack labeled “DC 12V.” Note: Push the connector firmly into the jack. Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1. Inser t the small connector [...]

When installing the power cord, make sure that: • The socket is clean to allow proper contact. • The power cord does not block the antenna area of the unit. Your unit also comes with 10 power cord mounting clips. You can use these clips to attach the power cord to the window frame or other parts of the vehicle, keepi ng it neat and out of the w[...]

Operating Instructions Applying Power 1. T ur n the OFF/V OLUME control counter cloc kwise to power on the scanner . Adjust the v olume about 1/4 tur n. 2. Dur ing po wer-on, a self-test is perf or med. Check the front control panel f or proper operation. 3. All the LED’ s on the front control panel light up and the numbers 1 through 9 count up o[...]

Adjusting the Sque lch Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. 1. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that no signals can get through. 2. Turn the SQUELCH control fully clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through ... noise, weak signals, [...]

3. Turn the SQUELCH conrol back counter clockwise just until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only strong signals through. 4. Sometimes when you open the Squelch, you may trigger the Alert feature even though no highway patrol cars are in the area. If this happens, turn the SQUE LCH control counterclockwise until the “rushing” [...]

Selecting the State 1. Select the state you are operating in b y pressing the S ke y repeatedly . If you press and hold the S ke y f or 2 seconds, the selector mov es rapidly through all the states and Canadian provin ces. 2. The state code appears on the displa y . See the f ollowing page f or a list of State codes. Note: The state codes are in al[...]

State Codes Code State Code State AK Alask a NM New Mexico AL Alabama NV Nevada AR Arkans as NY New York AZ Arizo na OH Ohio CA Californ ia OK Oklahoma CO Colorado OR Oregon CT Connecticut PA Pennsylv ania DC Distri ct of Columbia RI Rhode Island DE Delaware SC South Carolina FL Florid a SD South Dakota GA Georgia TN Tennessee HI Hawaii TX Texas IA[...]

Selecting the Frequencies to Scan Sc an n i n g A l l Fr eq u en c i es Note: The Alert feature is not active in this mode. 1. T o scan all frequencies (e xcept W eather), press the S ke y repeatedly or press and hold the S ke y until “XX” is bli nking on the LED displa y . 2. All frequencies, except weather channels, are scanned for an active [...]

Sc an n i n g Hi g h w ay Pat r o l Fr eq u en c i es 1. T o scan highwa y patrol frequencies e xclusiv ely , press the M k ey repeated ly until HP is b linkin g in the LED displa y . 2. The HP LED lights up . 3. While scanning, the BCT -10 displa ys the state code f or the state you selected. When the BCT -10 detects an activ e frequency , it disp[...]

Sc an n i n g A l l Po l i c e Fr eq u en c i es 1. T o scan highwa y patrol and local police frequencies, press the M key repeatedly until LP is bli nking on the LED displa y . 2. The LP and HP LED’ s will light up . 3. While scanning, the BCT -10 displa ys the state code f or the state you selected. When the BCT -10 detects an active frequency [...]

H ighwa y P a trol A la rm In most cases, when you are within three miles of a highwa y patrol unit, and a mobile e xtender is in use, your BCT -10 will set off a visual and audible ala r m. The signal strength will be displa yed, and the LED will retur n to the HP displa y . The time the ALARM LED will sta y on depends on the signal strength. Set [...]

2. The LR and SR LED’ s toggle and you hear two shor t beeps once either standard or long range mode is selected. Set t i n g t h e Hi g h w ay Pat r o l A l ar m Vo l u m e You can set the Alert Tone volume to either Low, Medium, or High. To change the Alert Tone volume: 1. Press the A Ke y . 2. Y ou hear a beep and the LED will displa y L (lo w[...]

Mu t i n g t h e Hi g h w ay Pat r o l A l ar m While in the highway patrol mode you can turn off the alarm tone during the time you are listening to a frequency or disable the alarm tone permanently. To di sable the alarm tone while li stening to a frequency: 1. While in the highw a y patrol mode and after you recei v e an alar m tone, press the m[...]

To disable the alarm tone permanently: 1. Press and Hold the m key f or two seconds. 2. Y ou hear a two beeps and the MUTE LED comes on. Note: When the MUTE LED is on and not flashing, you can receive highway patrol alarms, but the alarm tone does not sound. HOLD L/0 ST A TE MUTE MODE ALARM HIGHWA Y SYSTEM HP MUTE HOLD Operating Instructions 26[...]

Mo n i t o r i n g Weat h er Fr eq u en c i es 1. T o monitor weather frequencies, press the M key repeatedly until WX is bli nking on the LED displa y . 2. While scanning, the BCT -10 will displa y WX. When the BCT -10 detects an activ e frequency , it displa ys the weather channel in the LED and stops scanning. 3. Press the L ke y to make the BCT[...]

Deleting Frequencies Some frequencies that have been preprogrammed into your BCT-10 may not be of immediate interest to you, or a frequency may be experiencing interference. You can lock out that frequency from scanning. 1. When the scanner stops on the undesired frequency , press L one time. 2. To lock out additional freque ncies, repeat Step 1. N[...]

Restoring Deleted Frequencies Please note that you can only restore all deleted frequencies at the same time. To restore the deleted frequencies: 1. Make sure the BCT -10 is not scanning. T o stop the unit from scanning, tur n the SQUELCH knob toward the front of the BCT -10. 2. Press and hold the L key until you hear two beeps. 3. All deleted freq[...]

Using HOLD to Stay on a Selected Frequency When scanning stops on a desired frequency, you can lock onto that frequency for as long as you like. To monitor only one frequency: 1. When the scanner stops on the desired frequency , press the H key . 2. The LED displa y now indicates the ser vice, either highw a y patrol or local police, y ou are monit[...]

If the BCT-10 stops on an undesired frequency, press the H key twice to force the unit to start scanning agai n before the end of that transmission. BE CAREFUL!! When you are in the Hold mode, there will be no Alert tones or Warning li ght, even if you are on the Alert frequency. REMEMBE R!! When you apply power, the BCT-10 comes on to exactly the [...]

Troubleshooting If your BCT-10 is not performing properly, try the steps listed below. PROBL EM POS SIBLE SOLUTION Scanner is not working properly. Check power cord and in-li ne fuse. Check the Volume and Squelch settings. Signal is weak or distorted. Check antenna and antenna connection, or change antenna. Improper reception. Check antenna and ant[...]

Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your BCT-10 are available from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Customer Service Center by calling: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Windshiel d Mounting Brack et and Hardware Visor Clip Mountin g Bracket BCT-1 0 Antenna Cigarette Ada pte[...]

Specifications Size: 76W X 136.5D X 33H Weight: 180 g Power: 13.8 VDC Operating Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to +60° C (+140° F) Antenna: 50 Ω impedance RF Sensitivity: (FM 12dB signal to noise ratio at 3kHz deviation) 37.02 - 46.02 MHz 0.3 µ V 138.3450 - 172.0200 MHz 0.4 µ V 423.0000 - 508.4875 MHz 0.5 µ V Frequency Coverage: VHF Low Band [...]

BCT-10 HIGHWAY INFORMAT ION SYSTEM & PREPROGRAMMED WARNING SCANNER UBZZ01258ZZ MUTE MODE ALARM L/0 HOLD STA TE HIGHWA Y SYSTEM MUTE MODE ALARM L/0 HOLD STA TE S OFF Operating Guide[...]

Precautions Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture . IMPORTANT! The installati on, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a moto[...]

Controls and Indicators ALARM LED 5. 1. Highway Patrol LED 2. MUTE LED 6. HOLD LED 3. 2 Digit LED Display 7. Long Range LED 4. Standard Range LED 8. Local Police LED OFF MUTE MODE ALARM L/0 HOLD STA TE HIGHWA Y SYSTEM B C D E F G J H K I I I L M A A. DC Input B. Speaker Out C. On/Off Volume D. ALARM Key A E. HOLD Key H F. Control Panel G. STATE Key[...]

Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................. 1 Welcome ............................................................................... 1 Features ................................................................[...]

One Year Limited Warranty Importan t : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty servi ce. WARR ANTOR : UNIDEN AMER ICA CO RPORAT ION (“Un iden”) ELEM ENTS OF WA RRAN TY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Produ ct to be free from defects in materials and craftsmansh ip with only the limitation[...]

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