Uniden BCT8 Remote Interface, PC Control Mode, To connect Scanner to PC, To program your scanner

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Remote Interface

You can communicate and program your BCT8 in numerous ways with peripheral devices using a Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes:

❖PC Control mode

Program and control your scanner from a PC using Uniden’s BCT8 Scanner Software.

❖Clone mode

Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your scanner to another BCT8 scanner or another BCT8.

PC Control Mode

To connect Scanner to PC:

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Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight cable into the remote port which is on the rear of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a personal computer’s serial port. A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. Of course, make sure your PC is turned ON.

To program your scanner:

You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden’s BCT8 Scanner software.

After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the scanner ON.

To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Uniden’s BCT8 Scanner software and use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using the RS232C straight cable.

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Contents Page Precautions Contents BCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Introduction LTRFront and Rear Views 8 9Icon Display 1718What is Scanning? What is Searching?What is Trunk Tracking? TerminologyBCT8 8/13/03 513 PM Feature Highlights Information on the Internet Where to Obtain More InformationScanner.uniden.com Optional Accessories Included with Your Scanner PackageInstalling the BCT8 For Home Use Desktop InstallationFor Mobile Use In-Car 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 InstallationApplying Power Using Standard AC Power Connecting an External SpeakerConnecting the Clone Cable Listening SafelyScanning Overview Turn the Scanner OnSetting the Squelch How Squelch WorksSelecting the State Highway Patrol ScanningScanning Highway Patrol Frequency Alert Tone Volume Highway Patrol Scan HoldHighway Warning Alert Muting the Alert ToneAlert Light Adjustment Storing Highway Patrol FrequenciesSkip 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 Setting a Search Band Band SearchData Skip Search Hold FeatureFrequency Skip Delay Storing Search FrequenciesTrunk Tracking Programming Trunking Frequencies Selecting Trunking System TypeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Programming Talk Group ID/Scan ListsTo enter a Type 2 Talk Group ID To enter a Type 1 IDTo enter a Full Edacs ID To enter a Partial Edacs IDID Scan Mode Receiving Trunked SystemsID Search Mode ID Scan Hold FeatureTo directly access a specific ID location ID Monitor Mode ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold ModeProgramming Scan Lists During Search Deleting a Stored IDTo restore a single ID, follow these steps To restore all locked out IDs in a bank onceID Lockout Review ID LockoutSetting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode Setting Priority in Trunking ModeTrunking Frequency Confirmation Moving between Scan List MemoriesMulti-Track Multi-Track Operational DetailsEdacs Tracking Edacs ReceptionProgramming Edacs System Frequencies An Edacs Trunked system Special Edacs Features AFS Partial Entry FeatureLTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola TrackingFleet Map Programming Selecting Preset Fleet MapProgramming a User Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System Control Channel Only Mode Toggling the Status BitDisconnect Tone Detect Option End Code PC Control Mode Remote InterfaceTo 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 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