Uniden manual Installing the BCT8, For Home Use Desktop Installation, Helpful Hints

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Installing the BCT8

For Home Use (Desktop Installation)

1.Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 12V jack on the rear panel.

2.Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

3.Plug the Telescoping Antenna into the ANT connector.

Extend the antenna to its full height. For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception.

4.Use the desktop stand for a better viewing and operating angle.

Helpful Hints

•If strong interference or electrical noise is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source.

•If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store.)

•If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug may be necessary for the optional antennas.

For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation)

Mounting the Radio for every day use

Installation for Temporary Use:

A Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is provided for easy, temporary installation.

Warning: Do not use the cigarette lighter power cord in a positive ground vehicle.

Plug one end of the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord into the cigarette lighter jack and the other end into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner.

Connecting the Antenna Plug

Connect the mobile antenna plug into the ANT connector on the rear panel. (For more information on antenna installation, please refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.)

The BCT8 can be mounted using the mounting bracket (optional).

This bracket is available from the Uniden parts department (see page 8)

1.Select an ideal location in your vehicle to mount the BCT8. Avoid a location that could interfere with your driving. In a passenger car, the ideal location is underneath the dashboard on the passenger side.

2.Use the mounting bracket (optional) as a template for marking the location of the mounting screws. Note: If there are screws already holding the dashboard, you can use the same screw holes to mount the bracket.

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Contents Page Precautions Contents BCT8 8/13/03 513 PM LTR Introduction8 9 Front and Rear Views1718 Icon DisplayWhat is Searching? What is Scanning?What is Trunk Tracking? TerminologyBCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Feature Highlights Information on the Internet Where to Obtain More InformationScanner.uniden.com Included with Your Scanner Package Optional AccessoriesFor Home Use Desktop Installation Installing the BCT8For Mobile Use In-Car Installation Connecting the Antenna PlugConnecting the Power Cord Installation for everyday use Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle Typical Mounting MethodsDC power Installation Applying Power for Vehicle InstallationConnecting an External Speaker Applying Power Using Standard AC PowerConnecting the Clone Cable Listening SafelyTurn the Scanner On Scanning OverviewHow Squelch Works Setting the SquelchSelecting the State Highway Patrol ScanningScanning Highway Patrol Frequency Highway Patrol Scan Hold Alert Tone VolumeHighway Warning Alert Muting the Alert ToneStoring Highway Patrol Frequencies Alert Light AdjustmentSkip Frequencies Priority ChannelsFlorida Trunked Highway Frequency Programming Frequencies into Channels Private Bank ScanningDeleting a Stored Frequency Memory Lock Duplicate Frequency AlertScanning Private Bank Hold/Resume Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold ModeChannel Lockout Priority Scan Restoring All Locked-out ChannelsChanging the Priority Channel Service Scanning Band Search Setting a Search BandData Skip Search Hold FeatureFrequency Skip Storing Search Frequencies DelayTrunk Tracking Selecting Trunking System Type Programming Trunking FrequenciesProgramming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists Programming Trunking FrequenciesTo enter a Type 1 ID To enter a Type 2 Talk Group IDTo enter a Full Edacs ID To enter a Partial Edacs IDReceiving Trunked Systems ID Scan ModeID Search Mode ID Scan Hold FeatureTo directly access a specific ID location ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode ID Monitor ModeProgramming Scan Lists During Search Deleting a Stored IDTo restore all locked out IDs in a bank once To restore a single ID, follow these stepsID Lockout Review ID LockoutSetting Priority in Trunking Mode Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking ModeTrunking Frequency Confirmation Moving between Scan List MemoriesMulti-Track Operational Details Multi-TrackEdacs Tracking Edacs ReceptionProgramming Edacs System Frequencies An Edacs Trunked system AFS Partial Entry Feature Special Edacs FeaturesLTR Tracking LTR ReceptionMotorola Tracking Motorola ReceptionFleet Map Programming Selecting Preset Fleet MapProgramming a User Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System Toggling the Status Bit Control Channel Only ModeDisconnect Tone Detect Option End Code Remote Interface PC Control ModeTo connect Scanner to PC To program your scannerStart Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed Clone ModeScanner.uniden.com PC Control Parameter To connect the Scanner to Scanner Send data Receive data General Use Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting BCT8 8/13/03 514 PM Specifications State Cord Order AppendixPreset Fleet Maps Size Code Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet MapsFleet Map Size Codes Uniden America Corporation One Year Limited Warranty