Uniden BCT8 manual To connect the Scanner to Scanner

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To connect the Scanner to Scanner:

Plug the male end of the RS232C straight interface cable into the remote port on the rear of one of the two scanners. Then connect the DB-9 to DB-9 null modem adapter to the cable. Plug the other end of the null modem adapter into the other scanner (DB9 Gender Changers are also available at your local electronics store.).

Null Modem Adapter

Pin connections

Female

Male

DB9

DB9

14

23

32

46 & 1

5

5

64

78

87

9Not used

EXT.

DC 12V

REMOTE

EXT.

DC 12V

REMOTE

SP.

 

 

SP.

 

 

ANT.

 

 

ANT.

 

 

You can clone all of the programming of one BCT8 into another, including frequencies, talkgroup IDs, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the radios ON. Prepare each scanner for clone mode as follows.

After connecting the two scanners, make sure the scanners are turned off.

1.While you press and hold E, turn the radio on for each scanner.

2.Determine the scanner which has the frequency data that you want to transfer. This one must be set up as the "First Unit", and the other must be set as the "Clone Unit".

3.On the scanner that is the "Clone Unit", use the or key

to select , then press HOLD/RESUME.

4. On the scanner that is the "First Unit", use the or key to

select , then press HOLD/RESUME.

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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 Where to Obtain More Information Information on the InternetScanner.uniden.com 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 WorksHighway Patrol Scanning Selecting the StateScanning Highway Patrol Frequency 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 Private Bank Scanning Programming Frequencies into ChannelsDeleting a Stored Frequency Duplicate Frequency Alert Memory LockScanning Private Bank Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold Mode Hold/ResumeChannel Lockout Restoring All Locked-out Channels Priority ScanChanging the Priority Channel Service Scanning Setting a Search Band Band SearchSearch Hold Feature Data SkipFrequency 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 SystemsID Scan Hold Feature ID Search ModeTo directly access a specific ID location 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 DetailsEdacs Reception Edacs TrackingProgramming Edacs System Frequencies An Edacs Trunked system Special Edacs Features AFS Partial Entry FeatureLTR Reception LTR TrackingMotorola Reception Motorola TrackingSelecting Preset Fleet Map Fleet Map ProgrammingProgramming a User Fleet Map 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 scannerClone Mode Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer SpeedScanner.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