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Precautions

Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following.

IMPORTANT!

This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.

EARPHONE WARNING!

Be sure to use only a monaural earphone or 32 stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 ). Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Astro, DPL, Digital Private Line, Motorola, PL, PRIVACY PLUS, Private Line, SMARTNET, and SMARTZONE are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson Co. EDACS is a registered trademark of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Trunk Tracker, Trunk Tracking, and Close Call are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.

BCT15 Quick Start Guide

To help you enjoy the features and performance of your BCT15 as fast as possible, follow the steps below. See the content of the manual if you need additional information. 1. Mount the scanner and connect power. 2. Attach the antenna. 3. Rotate the [VOL] control clockwise past the click to a midpoint. 4. Rotate [SQ/STATE] to its minimum position. 5. Press the [SQ/STATE] knob. 6. Rotate the Scroll Control knob until your state is highlighted. 7. Press the Scroll Control knob to set your selection. You are now set to receive transmissions from your state. Other states are locked out. Using the chart below, press [POL/DOT], or [HP/B] to receive the type of agencies. POL includes Police and Sheriff services. DOT includes the states Department of Transportation services. HP includes the Highway Patrol, State Police, State Patrol, and State intercity. B activates the BearTracker Warning System and its associated alert feature. BearTracker System Key Options
Press X to enable 1X 2X 3X 4X [POL/DOT] POL DOT POL & DOT NONE HP B HP & B NONE [HP/B]
To lockout a frequency, press [L/O] while monitoring an active channel. To toggle a lockout of a trunked system within the Bear Tracker system, press F + [L/O] To enable attenuation of a strong signal, press F + [7]
The BearTracker Warning System is a special part of the BearTracker System. This system alerts you to transmissions on frequencies used by mobile extender radios as well as by car-to-car, aircraft-to-car, and other special-purpose frequencies. You receive an audible (beep tone) and visual (flashing Alert light) alert whenever you are within an approximate three-mile radius of Highway Patrol/State Police units using a mobile extender unit.

Quick Start

Table of Contents
Precautions.... 2 BCT15 Quick Start Guide.... 3 Table of Contents.... 4 The FCC Wants You to Know... 10 Scanning Legally.... 10 Introduction..... 12 Feature Highlights.... 13 General.... 13 Trunk Tracking..... 15 Searches and Scanning.... 16 GPS..... 17 Weather.... 17 Memory Storage Limits..... 18 Search Lockout Limits.... 18 About This Manual..... 18 How the Scanners Controls Are Represented in This Manual.. 18 A Short Users Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast... 20 Understanding Scanning and the BCT15.... 22 Understanding the Scanners Memory.... 22 Understanding Quick Keys.... 22 What is Scanning?..... 23 What is Searching?.... 23 What is CTCSS/DCS?.... 23 Conventional Scanning..... 24 Simplex Operation..... 24 Repeater Operation..... 25 What is Trunk Tracking?.... 25 Trunked Scanning.... 26 Startup Configuration.... 26 Multi-Site Trunking..... 27 Types of Trunking Systems.... 27 Motorola Trunking..... 27 EDACS Trunking..... 28 LTR Trunking..... 29 Where To Get More Information.... 30 Information On The Internet... 30 Included With Your Scanner.... 31 Setting Up Your Scanner.... 32 Power Related Issues.... 32 Base Station.... 33 Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording.. 34 Vehicle Installation..... 35 Mounting Using the Bracket... 35 Mounting Using the Optional DIN-E Sleeve... 36

Tone Volume Adjust lets you select and set various tones for different purposes. You can adjust the level of the following tones: Key Beep, BearTracker Alert, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, Close Call Alert, Tone-Out Detection Alert, and Location Alert. PC Control lets you can connect the scanner to the serial port of your PC and control the scanner with special software. Wired Clone makes it easy to transfer data from one scanner to the other such as memory information and menu settings. Memory Backup feel confident of secure settings because the scanners memory is backed up during operation and retained when power is turned off. Audio AGC helps to balance the audio level from different sources. Record Out you can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to record the received audio. Orange Wire Vehicle Connection a special wire lets you connect to the dimmer circuit of your vehicle so the vehicles dimmer also dims the scanners lighting. Startup Configuration lets you easily change the scanners operation for different areas.

Trunk Tracking

Trunk Tracker III you can scan the following trunked systems: Motorola Type I 800 MHz, Motorola Type II 800, 900 MHz, UHF, VHF, EDACS WIDE, NARROW, and SCAT, plus LTR Control Channel Only eliminates the need to program voice channel frequencies for Motorola systems. Multi-Site Trunking Support lets you program the scanner to share trunked system channels across multiple sites, and turn on and off each site independently so that you can select the best site to scan for your area without duplicating channels. ID Auto Store you can store a new TGID found during a search into a specified system. Quick Search lets you continue a search starting from a current frequency in a conventional system or from a current trunked channel TGID in a trunked system.

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Name Editing you can edit or change names, using up to 16 characters, for the following attributes: System, Site, Group, Channel, TGID, GPS Location, Custom Search Range, SAME Group (weather), and Tone-Out. Trunking Activity Indicators show you trunking activity when you hold on a control channel.

Vehicle Installation

You can mount your scanner in your vehicle, using either the supplied bracket or the optional DIN-E sleeve.
Mounting Using the Bracket
With the bracket removed from the radio, use the holes in the bracket as a template to initially mark the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be absolutely certain of what might be behind the mounting surface before making any holes, be it above, or below, or in front of your dash, armrest console, or other location. If you drill carelessly, expensive damage can result. If in doubt, consult your vehicle dealers service department or a qualified professional installer. Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. Ignoring this installation concern may result in bodily harm and the inability of the airbag to perform properly.
Bracket Mounting Screws BCT15

Star Washers

1. Using appropriate screws or other hardware, secure the bracket. 2. Insert the scanner and insert the bracket knobs to lock the scanner in position. 3. Attach the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear of the scanner and plug the adapter end into a dash mounted 12V DC socket. 4. Attach a suitable mounted mobile antenna to the antenna jack on the back of the scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner 35
Mounting Using the Optional DIN-E Sleeve
If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle using the optional DIN-E sleeve, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualified installer. Before installing, confirm that your scanner fits in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary materials to complete the task. Your scanner requires a 2 x 7-1/8 x 5-5/16 inch (50 x 180 x 135 mm) mounting area. Allow an additional 2-3/8 inch (60mm) space behind the unit for connectors and wires.
To purchase the DIN-E sleeve and included Removal Keys, visit http://www.uniden.com/store/ and order part number, DIN-0001.

Opening in dash

DIN E sleeve
BCT15 with outer case removed
1. Remove the bracket if it is attached. 2. Remove the four Philips screws from four small tabs on the rear of the case that secure the outer metal case and pull off the case (toward the rear) with care. 3. Install the DIN sleeve into the opening in your dashboard, lip facing out. 4. Push out the top and bottom tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place. 5. Before inserting the scanner in the sleeve, attach the cable from the previously mounted antenna. Attach the DC Power leads. RED goes to a positive (+)
connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicles chassis ground (-). 6. Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of the headlamp switch so that when you activate the headlights, the scanners LCD display changes intensity. Be sure all the connections are routed away from any potentially pinching or slicing sheet metal. 7. Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place. 8. To remove the unit, fully insert the removal keys into each slot on the left and right edges of the front panel. Carefully slide the radio from the sleeve. Note: if you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to remove the unit for ease of making those connections.

10. [EYES] Key Press to select (enter) data value or a menu selection. Press to edit channel data in Scan or Scan Hold modes. Note: does not apply to BearTracker system. Press to capture and store a frequency in Search, Search Hold, Close Call, Close Call Hold, WX Scan, and WX Scan Hold modes. Press to switch to the Edit Menu for a current Tone-Out. Press to switch to Review Location mode for GPS operations. 11. [SCAN/SEARCH] Key Press to resume scanning while monitoring a channel in Scan Hold mode. Press to switch to Scan mode from any mode except Scan Hold, or GPS mode. Press to enable a scan screen from GPS mode. 12. [HOLD/RESUME] Key Press to enable a Hold while in the following modes: Scan, Search, Close Call Only, and WX Scan. Press again to toggle to scan mode from a hold. Note that an error tone sounds in Close Call Only mode if a signal has not yet been acquired. 13. [MENU] Key Press then use the Scroll Control to step to various menu listings for option settings. 14. BNC Antenna Connector Connect an appropriate outdoor antenna or push on the supplied indoor antenna. 15. External Speaker Jack Use an mini (1/8-inch 3.5mm) audio plug to connect an external amplified speaker for enhanced listening in noisy environments. 16. 9-Pin Serial Connector for GPS or PC connection Using the cable from the GPS, connect a compatible unit here. Using a standard serial cable and possibly a gender changer or null modem adapter, connect a PC serial port here.
17. DC Power IN Connect only the supplied AC adapter to this jack. Never use any other AC adapter as damage might occur. 18. Headphone Jack Connect headphones for private listening. the internal speaker is disconnected. 19. Front Serial Port Connect the supplied serial cable to a PC for using UASD software. 20. Close Call Indicator LED Lights when a Close Call signal (hit) is detected. 21. BearTracker Alert LED Lights when the BearTracker Warning system detects a signal in your immediate area. 22. Vehicle Power Connection Connect the supplied white block connector from here to your vehicles fuse or other connection panel. Use the Orange Wire to auto dim the display when you turn on the headlights. 23. Record Out Jack Using a standard audio plug, connect from this jack to an audio recording device (analog or digital) to record live incoming audio signals. This connector carries audio only when the channel is set to record.
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A Look at The LCD Display

Using the BearTracker Warning System
The BearTracker Warning System is a special part of the BearTracker System. When you press [HP/B], the scanner is set to alert you to transmissions of close by services. The BT display icon begins to blink. The BearTracker LED lights, and you hear a menu selected Alert Tone. Most highway patrol vehicles on the road today are equipped with a secondary radio system known as mobile extender or vehicular repeater. Whenever the dispatcher transmits to any vehicle in the district, mobile extender in every car within the district is activated. Every 2 seconds, the scanner checks for activity on BearTracker Warning System frequencies for your state (see Setting the BearTracker Options on Page 67 for information affecting all BearTracker Warning system options) to set how many frequencies the scanner checks during each cycle). The BearTracker Warning System frequencies includes frequencies used by mobile extender radios as well as by car-to-car, aircraft-to-car, and other special-purpose frequencies. You receive an audible (beep tone) and visual (flashing Alert light) alert whenever you are within an approximate three-mile radius of Highway Patrol/State Police units using a mobile extender unit.
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Using the Menu

The Menu mode of the BCT15 is very powerful. Many settings require that you drill down multiple levels. This assures you the utmost flexibility and the ability to customize the operation to your specific requirements. To assist you to familiarize yourself and help you to become proficient using the menu, we have provided three sections. The first deals with general menu related operations and screen descriptions. The second shows a flow chart of the first and second levels which will get you most of the way when you want to set or revisit an option. The third addresses individual settings of the options that you must perform to get the most from the radios operation.

General Operations

1. To enter the Menu mode press [MENU]. 2. To select an item from a menu list, rotate the Scroll Control you will see used as a shorthand character in this manual. 3. To select a specific item you have arrived at, press either [EYES] or press/tap the Scroll Control F is used as a shorthand icon in this manual for that action. 4. To return to any previous menu level or to cancel a menu choice before it is made, press [MENU] 5. To exit the Menu mode, do any of the following; Press [SCAN/SEARCH] to go to Scan mode. Press [HOLD/RESUME] to go to Scan Hold mode. Press [GPS] to go to GPS mode. Press [L/O] to return to the previous mode. Press repeatedly [MENU] to return, level by level, to the previous mode. 6. Menu items on the LCD are represented in this manual in Courier Bold Typeface.

Display Format

The Menu screen uses 4 lines of text. The uppermost line is the heading for the level with three choices below. For example, the display to set the modulation looks like:

Editing a Name

There are many instances when you will want to custom name a new system, a new site, a TGID and more. For example, to edit a system name: [MENU] Program System Select the system F Edit Name F
To enter a letter, turn the Scroll Control until the character you want appears. To enter a decimal point, press [.No]. To move the cursor to the left, press [4]. To move the cursor to the right, press [6]. To clear a character, press [.No] twice. To clear all characters, press [.No] 3 times. To accept an entry, press [EYES] or
Notes: If the name already exists in the same category, the scanner sounds a tone and the display shows Name Exists and Accept? (Y/N). At that point you select either [EYES] or [.No]. In naming a Custom Search Range, you might leave the name blank. If you do, the scanner asks Set Default Name OK? (Y/N). Use either [EYES] or [.No] to make your choice.

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Editing A Frequency
To enter a frequency, use the numeric keys and [.No] for the decimal point. Move to the next place only by turning the Scroll Control. When all the characters are entered, press F to finalize the entry. Notes: Refer to the table that lists the Band Coverage for the scanner. The frequency entered must be divisible by the value listed in the Step column for that range. If not, the stored frequency is rounded to either a 5 kHz or a 6.25 kHz step. If you enter a frequency for a conventional channel and that frequency is already stored, the display shows Frequency Exists Accept? (Y/N) You can confirm acceptance or press [.No] to cancel.
First and Second Menu Levels
The following illustration shows the Base level menu items and, for each of those, the next level of options. There are additional levels for many of the second level options but space prohibits the complete layout. This diagram will assist you to either plan a menu session or to return to an option you might want to edit at a later time. Details of each and the steps involved in using each are documented in this manual,

Quick CTCSS/DCS Save

If you set a channel to CTCSS/DCS Search and the scanner detects a tone, when you press [EYES], the first option is Save found CTCSS/DCS?
Setting Channel Modulation Method
[MENU] Program System Select the conventional system Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the Channel F Set Modulation F
Auto the scanner uses the default modulation for the channel. The default setting is Auto. AM the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the channel. FM the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the channel. NFM the scanner uses narrowband FM for the channel. WFM the scanner uses wideband FM for the channel. WFM (Broadcast) the scanner uses FM Broadcast for the channel. This setting controls the modulation method used for the channel. In most cases, if you leave this set to Auto, the scanner automatically selects the correct modulation type for the channel you are programming.
Setting Channel Attenuation
[MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Group (existing site) Select a Channel Group F Edit Channel F Select a channel F Set Attenuator F
This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press F. On the channel is attenuated by about 20 dB. Off the channel is not attenuated. The default setting is Off You can also toggle this setting by holding on the channel and pressing [7/ATT] within 2 seconds.

F then

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Setting Channel Priority

[MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the channel F Set Priority F
This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select On or Off, then press F. On when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. Off the channel will not be treated with priority. The default setting is Off

Setting Channel Alert

[MENU] Program System Select a system F Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the channel F Set Alert (1 to 9) F
Off the scanner does not alert you when the channel becomes active. Alert 1 - 9 the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you that the channel has become active. You can choose any of 9 different beep types. Once you choose an alert tone, then: Set Level
Auto the scanner automatically sets the channel alert beep to match the master volume level. Level 1 - 15 the scanner adjusts the volume of the beep to the level you select.

Setting Channel Record

to enable a live audio output from REC to an audio recording device. On the scanner outputs the signal. Off the scanner does not output any audio.

Quick Search

Quick Search lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are scanning a conventional system or sets the system to ID search if you are scanning a trunked system. If you are on a conventional system or channel, press F + [SCAN/SEARCH] to start quick search. Quick Search? Yes=E / No=. appears. Press [HOLD/RESUME] to go to quick search hold. Press [EYES] to start quick search or [.No] to go to the search menu.

Custom Search

Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. There are two methods to begin a custom search. Notes: Search ranges are preset. These ranges can be edited. See Editing a Custom Search Range on Page 103 to change the range. You cannot turn off all custom search ranges. [MENU] Search for. Custom Search. F The other approach is:
Quick Search? Yes=E / No=.

Press [.No] then

to Custom Search
The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the Scroll Control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction. To turn search ranges on or off, press [0] and [1] to [9]. To hold searching, press [HOLD/RESUME]. To resume searching, press [HOLD/RESUME] or F + [SCAN/SEARCH] To lock out a frequency found while searching, press [L/O]. There are two different results based on the number of times you press [L/O]. Press [L/O] 1 time: Temporary L/O appears Press [L/O] 2 times: Locked Out appears and the scanner resumes custom search. If you turn off the active custom search range, the scanner skips to the next custom search range and continues searching. Note: If all frequencies in all active custom search ranges are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not stop.
Editing a Custom Search Range
You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges. The names of the custom search ranges appear on the display. The default custom search range names appear as Custom 1, Custom 2, and so on. [MENU] Search for. F Edit Custom F Custom 1, Custom 2 to Custom 10 Another approach is

Editing a Service Search

You can change the way service search works for each service. There are also two methods to reach the point of editing.

Method One

[MENU] Search for. F Edit Service F Select a service range: Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, Military Air, Special F
Method Two F + [SCAN/SEARCH]
Quick Search? Yes=E / No=. Press [.No] then to Edit Service
At this point you can edit each of the settings that comprise each service search range. The following show you how to set the various option settings associated with a Service. For each, your starting operation is [MENU] Search for. Edit Service F Select a service range:
to select a value from 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec, and Off. F
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to select to choose an attenuation for all frequencies in the range. On the frequencies are attenuated. Off the frequencies are not attenuated.
Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key
You can assign any of the Service or Custom Searches to the three Search keys for quick access to your favorite searches. [MENU] Search for. Set Search Key F Select the key to assign F Select a search range F
Now, to access that search, hold on any channel, then press key [4] to [6] corresponding to the search range. The default settings are: SRCH 1: Custom 1 SRCH 2: Public Safety SRCH 3: Railroad

F and the number

Saving a Found Channel (Quick Save)
Press [EYES] to save a channels frequency if you hold on a channel or detect a channel, instead of using Direct Entry at another time. The alpha data is also stored. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is saved and also becomes the name of the channel. For example, if the position is 325733.60 N latitude and 970534.18 W longitude, the name saved is 3257.33-09705.34.

Auto Search and Store

Your scanners Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group IDs on a trunked system.

Selecting a System

To store frequencies or talk group IDs you find during Auto Store, you must first select a system where the frequencies or talk group IDs will be stored. [MENU] Search for. F Search and Store F Select the system where you want to store the frequencies or talk group IDs F If no systems are programmed, No System Stored appears. If the selected system has more than 20 groups, Over Limit appears.

Location-Based (GPS) Scanning
The BCT15 uses data, supplied by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on the geographical information you provide. Latitude (the center of the range or site) Longitude (the center of the range or site) Range (the radius of a circle around the latitude and longitude coordinates selected from up to 50 miles from that center). You set the longitude and latitude to approximate the center of a geographic entity such as your local city. Then set the range to encircle that center point. By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of an area outside that circle. All geopolitical areas are rarely perfect circles. You can accommodate these variations by entering multiple sites for the system, even though the system actually has only one site, and use different location settings for each of those additional sites. Figure A shows, schematically, an ideal reception situation. The area almost matches the site area. But Figure B is more like the real world. How do you effectively match the narrow geographical area to the circular site transmission? Figure C shows the answer. You create multiple sites for the scanner. You program the longitude and latitude, and the range, of each of the three sites to more closely match the geographic area.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

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Another Example of Multiple Site Creation The geographic area of Arlington, TX, is separated into multiple site locations to enable automatic lockout and unlock as one moves from area to area.
Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features
When connected to a GPS, you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the scanner. The scanner becomes an extension of the GPS device. The following geographical values are typical of use you might find valuable while traveling. Use the menu (begin with Program Location) to input the necessary data to enable each. Dangerous Xing Stores location, speed, and direction of travel. If you are in range, traveling greater than the set speed, and moving in the selected direction, the radio sounds an alert at 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 miles (radius of a circle) from the point. These range distances are automatic and fixed. Dangerous Road Stores location, direction of travel, and speed. If you are traveling at a speed greater than that specified, in the direction specified, and if you are within range of the set location, the scanner sounds an alert at 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 miles from the point. These range distances are also automatic and fixed. Points of Interest (POI) Stores location and range. If you approach the set location, the radio sounds an alert up to 2 miles from the center. Press F + [GPS] to choose a setting for Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI.

To store your current location, press and hold [GPS] for more than 1 second. You are prompted to enter the type of entry (Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI), as well as the other location parameters. When you set the beep type, you are next prompted to set the alert volume. While you are in normal GPS mode or Scan Mode and you press and hold [GPS] for about 2 seconds, location data at that point is stored. The scanner opens a dialog to store your current location. The default used is T YYMMDD hhmmss that indicates the date and time you stored the location point. T YYMMDD hhmmss T is the system type as follows: P-POI, R-DRD, X-DXG The file X means that a Dangerous Xing was stored in 2005, on October 20 at 10:25:54 The data is put into memory and you can designate the location as POI, Dangerous Xing, or Dangerous Road. However, if you are in Review Mode and press and hold [GPS], the data of the new point will overwrite the currently displayed data. The following table shows the attributes available for each category. Note that some options are different for a specific location type. Refer to the information that follows to set those specific attributes.
Menu Option New Location Edit Name Set Type (edit) Set Alert Beep Set Alert Volume Set Location Info Set Heading Set Range Set Speed Limit Set Lockout Delete Location POI Dangerous Xing Dangerous Road
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Setting the Options

[MENU] Program Location F Select a location type (POI, Dangerous Xing, or Dangerous Road). New Location F The scanner assigns a sequentially created number to the location. Edit Name
Use the Scroll Control and F to give the New Location a name. You could, for example, enter the name of the place or the Route Number. Set Type F At this level you have an opportunity to reassign or edit the location type you first selected and set the location to either one of the other types or change the data in an existing location. Set LocationInfo Set Lockout
F Input the latitude and then the longitude.

F The options are:

Unlocked the location is unlocked and active Temporary L/O you can move away more than four miles and then come back again. At that time, L/O status is automatically canceled. Lockout the location is disabled unless you power the scanner off then on.

Deleting a Location

If you have programmed a location that you no longer want, you can delete it as follows. [MENU] Program Location F Select a location such as Dangerous Xing Location to be deleted F Delete Location F Confirm Delete? Yes=E / No=.
Make your choice to either delete the location or to cancel.

For POI Only

Set Alert Beep F Choose Off so no tone sounds or one of the four alert melodies Alert 1 to Alert 4. Once you make a Tone selection you are immediately asked to assign a volume level to that selection. Set Alert Volume F Select from 15 sound levels, plus Auto. As you rotate the Scroll Control the Alert tone you set is played louder and louder. Press F to select a volume level. You can also select Auto, a level that is the same setting as your master volume control. Set Range F Input how far away the alert sounds for the site (only available for POIs and between 0.1 and 2.0 miles)

GPS DATA Display

ETA Display

Clock Display

Elevation Display

Speed Display

Location Display
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GPS Review Location Mode

If you have programmed data for a Point of Interest, Dangerous Crossing, and a Dangerous Road, you can review each set on a screen dedicated to showing just that data. Press [GPS] and then [EYES] The most recent stored location is displayed. Use the Scroll Control to display the next screen for review. The some of the following keys have a somewhat different function while in GPS Review Mode. [GPS] Press and Hold: overwrites and stores current location data [MENU] returns to GPS Mode. [L/O] changes the status of the currently displayed location data. [L/O] press and hold to unlock all locations of the current type (POI, DXG, or DRG) [L/O] press and hold in Function Mode unlocks all locations of all types. Location System and All Unlocked is displayed. [.No] returns to GPS Mode. [EYES] lets you edit a location details [SCAN/SEARCH] enter scan mode. [HOLD/RESUME] enter Scan Hold mode F enter Function Mode. Then use to review all stored locations in alphabetical order. select a programmed location from all stored locations. The location data is stored in the order POI, Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road. Then, in each category, the data is stored using the programmed name.

Care and Maintenance

General Use
Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry.

Location

Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might provide better reception. Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.

Cleaning

Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning. Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window. Do not use excessive amounts of water.

Repairs

Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.

Birdies

All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press [L/O] to lock out the channel. Care and Maintenance 135

Troubleshooting

From time to time, Uniden might update the BCT15s firmware to change the scanners performance or incorporate new features. These updates can be applied by you using the supplied PC cable and the software that we will provide. Please note that firmware data must be input by means of the front panel serial cable
Problem The scanner doesnt work. Possible Cause The scanner might not be receiving any power.
connection, not the rear connector. We recommend you visit the Uniden web site periodically to check for the latest updates. However, if you believe your BCT15 is not performing properly, try these suggestions.
Suggestion Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner. The display should light and cycle if you repeatedly press [VOL] If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC outlet where you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is on.

Improper reception.

The antenna might need to be adjusted.
Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna. Move the scanner. You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.

Scan wont stop.

The squelch might need to be adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold. See Turning on the Scanner and Setting the Squelch. on Page 51.
The antenna might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. The channels frequency might not be stored in memory. The channel might not be active.
Check the antenna connection. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Make sure the channels frequency is stored in the scanners memory. Wait for a transmission on the channel.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul Opitz Uniden America Corp. 817-858-3003 popitz@uniden.com Amanda Shannahan Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide 303-634-2680 amanda.shannahan@ogilvypr.com
UNIDEN ANNOUNCES GPS-ENABLED BEARTRACKER SCANNER New Mobile Model Features Close Call Technology and Trunk Tracker III LAS VEGAS, Nevada, January 5, 2006 Uniden America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wireless consumer electronics, today introduced a new mobile scanner, the Bearcat BCT15 from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 5 8, 2006, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth # 12044 in the Central Hall. This model extends Unidens line of GPS-enabled scanners that automatically select nearby radio systems for scanning. The BCT15 also offers Unidens unique BearTracker system, which alerts mobile users to public safety activity in their area as well as Close Call RF Capture Technology that automatically locks onto nearby signals with no programming necessary. The GPS-enabled feature offered by the BCT15 provides automatic system selection, which permits the scanner to turn system reception on or off depending on the users location, and allows the user to customize the scanner display to show locationbased information. In addition, when a GPS unit, not included with this scanner, is connected to the BCT15, the scanner will send alerts at areas of special interest, such as dangerous intersections, school zones, or general points of interest. Unidens BCT15 is poised to further enhance Unidens offerings for public safety officials and frequent travelers who need to be in-the-know about what is going on in their current locations. With its preprogrammed information for each state tunes users into state and local public safety faster than ever before. The Bearcat BCT15 also offers Close Call RF Capture Technology, Dynamic Memory Management, Fire Tone-Out, and Multi-site programming as well as 2,500 channels and a frequency range of 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz (excluding cellular and UHF TV

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frequencies). This new model is slated to hit retail shelves in summer 2006 and carries a MSRP of $379.99. Uniden is leading the industry with innovative features that enhance the capabilities and usability of scanner products, said Paul Opitz, product manager at Uniden America Corporation. The BCT15 continues Unidens tradition of delivering high-quality, user-friendly products to its consumers. An extended list of features will be available on the Uniden America Corp. website (www.uniden.com). About Uniden Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, VOIP telephones, Bearcat scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios, CB radios, and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America. ###