Uniden BCT8 manual Duplicate Frequency Alert, Memory Lock, Scanning Private Bank

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Duplicate Frequency Alert

If you enter a frequency which has been stored in another channel, you will hear an error tone and the other channel displays.

Press . (decimal key) to clear and start again.

––– OR –––

Press E again to store the frequency in both channels.

Note: The smallest channel appears on the display when you store same frequency in two or more channels.

Memory Lock

To avoid the accidental programming frequencies and talk group IDs, you can lock the memory with Memory Lock.

Press and hold M-LOCKfor 2 seconds to activate this feature ,and M-LOCK appears on the display. If you press E to program memory, you will hear two beeps. To deactivate Memory Lock, press and hold M-LOCKfor 2 seconds again.

Scanning Private Bank

1. After programming frequencies, simply press HOLD/RESUME to begin scanning. Or pressing PRV/HWY repeatedly until “PVT” appears on the display, you can start Private Bank Scanning. The scanner scans only upward all the channels.

2.The bank indicators selected for scanning appear on the display, and the bank being currently monitored flashes. You can deselect banks from active scanning by entering their numbers on your keypad. The indicator for each deselected bank disappears, and the bank’s channels are not scanned.

Note: One bank must always be active. You cannot deactivate all five banks at the same time. If you try to deselect all the banks, the first bank is automatically selected.

To restore a bank to active scanning, enter the bank’s number on your keypad. The bank’s indicator will display again.

3.During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels.

4.When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that channel. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically.

Note: You can set the scanner to hold for two seconds on the frequency for a response. For more information on Delay feature, please see page 28.

SCAN

CHANNELS 1 2 3 4 5

Frequency not entered or Locked Out (L/O)

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Contents Page Precautions Contents BCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Introduction LTRFront and Rear Views 8 9Icon Display 1718What is Trunk Tracking? What is Scanning?What is Searching? TerminologyBCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Feature Highlights Scanner.uniden.com Where to Obtain More InformationInformation on the Internet Optional Accessories Included with Your Scanner PackageFor Mobile Use In-Car Installation Installing the BCT8For Home Use Desktop Installation Connecting the Antenna PlugConnecting the Power Cord Installation for everyday use Typical Mounting Methods Mounting the Scanner in Your VehicleApplying Power for Vehicle Installation DC power InstallationConnecting the Clone Cable Applying Power Using Standard AC PowerConnecting an External Speaker Listening SafelyScanning Overview Turn the Scanner OnSetting the Squelch How Squelch WorksScanning Highway Patrol Frequency Highway Patrol ScanningSelecting the State Highway Warning Alert Alert Tone VolumeHighway Patrol Scan Hold Muting the Alert ToneSkip Frequencies Alert Light AdjustmentStoring Highway Patrol Frequencies Priority ChannelsFlorida Trunked Highway Frequency Deleting a Stored Frequency Private Bank ScanningProgramming Frequencies into Channels Scanning Private Bank Duplicate Frequency AlertMemory Lock Channel Lockout Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold ModeHold/Resume Changing the Priority Channel Restoring All Locked-out ChannelsPriority Scan Service Scanning Setting a Search Band Band SearchFrequency Skip Search Hold FeatureData Skip Delay Storing Search FrequenciesTrunk Tracking Programming Trunking Frequencies Selecting Trunking System TypeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Programming Talk Group ID/Scan ListsTo enter a Full Edacs ID To enter a Type 2 Talk Group IDTo enter a Type 1 ID To enter a Partial Edacs IDID Scan Mode Receiving Trunked SystemsTo directly access a specific ID location ID Scan Hold FeatureID Search Mode Programming Scan Lists During Search ID Monitor ModeID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode Deleting a Stored IDID Lockout To restore a single ID, follow these stepsTo restore all locked out IDs in a bank once Review ID LockoutTrunking Frequency Confirmation Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking ModeSetting Priority in Trunking Mode Moving between Scan List MemoriesMulti-Track Multi-Track Operational DetailsProgramming Edacs System Frequencies Edacs ReceptionEdacs Tracking An Edacs Trunked system Special Edacs Features AFS Partial Entry FeatureLTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola TrackingProgramming a User Fleet Map Selecting Preset Fleet MapFleet Map Programming Programming a Hybrid System Control Channel Only Mode Toggling the Status BitDisconnect Tone Detect Option End Code To connect Scanner to PC PC Control ModeRemote Interface To program your scannerScanner.uniden.com PC Control Parameter Clone ModeStart Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed To connect the Scanner to Scanner Send data Receive data Care and Maintenance General UseTroubleshooting BCT8 8/13/03 514 PM Specifications Appendix State Cord OrderPreset Fleet Maps Size Code User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationFleet Map Size Codes One Year Limited Warranty Uniden America Corporation