Uniden Scanner BCT8 User Manual

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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Front and Rear Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Icon Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
What are Highway Patrol Alerts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
What is Trunk Tracking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Information on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Included with Your Scanner Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Installing the BCT8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
For Home Use (Desktop Installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Typical Mounting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Applying Power for Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
DC power Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Applying Power Using Standard AC Powe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Connecting an External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Listening Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Connecting the Clone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Scanning Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Turn the Scanner On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
How Squelch Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Highway Patrol Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Selecting the State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Scanning Highway Patrol Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Highway Patrol Scan Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Highway Warning Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Alert Tone Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Muting the Alert Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Alert Light Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Storing Highway Patrol Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Skip Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Priority Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Trunked Highway Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Private Bank Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Programming Frequencies into Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Deleting a Stored Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Duplicate Frequency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Memory Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Scanning Private Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Hold/Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Restoring All Locked-out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Changing the Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Service Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Band Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Setting a Search Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Data Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Frequency Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Storing Search Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
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Trunk Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Programming Trunking Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
STEP 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Programming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Scan Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Receiving Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
ID Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
ID Scan Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
ID Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
ID Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Programming Scan Lists During Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Deleting a Stored ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
ID Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Review ID Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Restoring Locked-out IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Trunking Frequency Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Setting Priority in Trunking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Moving between Scan List Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Multi-Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
EDACS® Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
EDACS® Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Programming EDACS System Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
An EDACS® Trunked system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Special EDACS® Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
EDACS ID Range Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
EDACS SCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
LTR® Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
LTR® Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Motorola Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Motorola Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Fleet Map Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Selecting Preset Fleet Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Programming a User Fleet Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Programming a Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Setting the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel for Motorola VHF/UHF  
Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Toggling the Status Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Control Channel Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Remote Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
PC Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Clone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
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Introduction  
The BCT8 is a state-of-the-art Trunk Tracking Scanner with BearTracker technology which  
will alert you when the highway patrol is within approximately a 3 mile radius. It can store  
250 frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other  
communications into 5 banks of 50 channels for a total of 250 channels.  
Use your new scanner to monitor:  
• Highway Patrol  
• Local Police and Country Sheriffs  
• Trunking for:  
Motorola  
Type I  
Type II  
Type II: (Hybrid)  
EDACS  
Wide band  
Scat  
LTR  
• Business/Industrial Radio  
• Utilities  
• Marine Band  
• Aircraft Band  
• And much more...  
The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the frequency range, the modulation  
mode and the default step size settings.  
Band  
No.  
Range  
(MHz)  
Mode  
Step  
Transmission  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
25.0000 - 27.9950  
28.0000 - 29.9950  
30.0000 - 49.9950  
50.0000 - 54.0000  
108.0000 - 136.9875  
137.0000 - 143.9950  
144.0000 - 147.9950  
148.0000 - 174.0000  
400.0000 - 419.9875  
AM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
AM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
5kHz  
5kHz  
5kHz  
5kHz  
Citizens Band  
10 Meter Amateur Band  
VHF Low Band  
6 Meter Amateur Band  
12.5kHz AM Aircraft  
5kHz  
5kHz  
5kHz  
Military Land Mobile  
2 Meter Amateur Band  
VHF High Band  
12.5kHz Federal Govt. Land Mobile  
12.5kHz 70 cm Amateur Band  
12.5kHz UHF Standard Band  
12.5kHz UHF “T” Band  
10 420.0000 - 449.9875  
11 450.0000 - 469.9875  
12 470.0000 - 512.0000  
806.0000 - 826.9875  
13 849.0125 - 868.9875  
894.0125 - 956.0000  
FM  
12.5kHz Public Service Band  
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Front and Rear Views  
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HWY  
STATE  
PVT  
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DELAY  
L/O  
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FLASH  
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ALERT  
SVC  
HOLD/RESUME  
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PRI  
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1. Squelch Control / Flash Brightness  
Selector (SQL, FLASH)  
2. Alerting Light (ALERT)  
10. State Key (STATE)  
11. Numeric Keypad  
12. Up Key ()  
3. Volume Control / Alert Tone Selector  
13. Down Key ()  
(VOL)  
4. Mute Key (MUTE)  
5. Display  
6. Lockout Key (L/O)  
7. Delay Key (DELAY)  
8. Service Key (SVC)  
14. Data Key (DATA)  
15. Priority Key (PRI)  
16. Search Key (SRCH)  
17. Trunk Key (TRUNK)  
18. Decimal/Remote Key  
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9. Private / Highway Scanning Key  
19. Enter / Memory Lock Key (E, M-LOCK)  
20. Hold/Resume Key (HOLD/RESUME)  
(PVT/HWY)  
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DC 12V  
REMOTE  
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21. Antenna Connector (ANT.)  
23. DC Power Jack (DC 12V)  
22. External Speaker Jack (EXT. SP.)  
24. Remote Control Terminal (REMOTE)  
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Icon Display  
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15. News scan mode (NEWS)  
16. Citizen Band scan mode (CB)  
17. Aircraft band scan mode (AIR)  
18. Railroad scan mode (RR)  
19. Marine scan mode (MRN)  
1. Trunk Tracking mode (TRUNK)  
2. Motorola trunking channel (M)  
3. EDACS trunking channel (E)  
4. LTR trunking channel (L)  
5. Scan list (LIST)  
20. Scan hold and Search hold mode  
6. Scan bank (BANK)  
(HOLD)  
7. Bank’s number and ID’s list number  
21. Search direction (, )  
(12345)  
22. Band and ID search mode (SRCH)  
23. Priority function option (PRL)  
24. Lockout channel and talk group (L/O)  
25. Delay option (DLY)  
8. Remote control mode (RMT)  
9. Memory locked (M-LOCK)  
10. Highway Patrol scan mode (HWY)  
11. Private bank scan mode (PVT)  
12. Police scan mode (POL)  
26. DATA Skip option (  
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27. While Alert Light is off (  
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13. Weather scan mode (WX)  
28. Priority channel and talk group (P)  
14. Fire and Emergency scan mode  
(FIRE/EMS)  
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Uniden , BearTracker and Bearcat are registered trademarks of Uniden America  
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TrunkTracker is a proprietary trademark of Uniden America Corporation.  
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Terminology  
What are Highway Patrol Alerts?  
Most highway patrol vehicles on the road today are equipped with a secondary radio system  
known as a “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.  
Using a constant PRIORITY check of specific frequencies in each state, the BCT8  
recognizes and alerts you to transmissions from “mobile extender” radios as well as from  
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.  
What is Scanning?  
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit  
continuously. The BCT8 scans the Frequencies you have programmed into the Scanner’s  
channels until it finds an active frequency.  
Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the  
transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until  
another transmission is received.  
What is Searching?  
The BCT8 can search each of its 13 bands to find active frequencies. This is different from  
scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into  
your Scanner’s channels. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds while  
searching. During search mode the scanner will search 100 frequencies per second for band  
with 12.5 kHz steps and during Turbo SEARCH mode the scanner can achieve up to 300  
frequencies per second for bands with 5 kHz steps.  
What is Trunk Tracking?  
Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner’s  
memory which is used by someone you want to monitor. For example, the police in your  
area may broadcast on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway  
department on 37.900 MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually  
know who it is, and more importantly, you can stop on a channel and listen to an entire  
conversation. This type of scanning is easy and fun.  
As the demand for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't  
have enough frequencies to meet their needs, and this has created a serious problem.  
Trunking radio systems have been implemented to solve this problem.  
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In a trunked radio system the frequencies are shared among the police and fire departments  
and a computer systematically assigns available frequencies when they are needed for  
communications.  
Sharing of the available public service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or  
other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few frequencies. Following  
a conversation on a trunked system using a scanner is difficult, if not impossible. Because  
when there's a short break during the conversation you're monitoring, it’s possible that the  
talkgroup will be assigned to a completely different frequency in the trunked system. This  
type of scanning is difficult and frustrating.  
TrunkTracker Technology changes this! Not only does your new BCT8 scan channels like  
a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you  
know a talkgroups ID, you won’t miss any of the action.  
If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read the first part of this manual and  
use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding  
scanning fundamentals and its terminology will make trunk tracking much easier.  
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Feature Highlights  
• Pre-programmed frequencies specific to each state (except Hawaii).  
• Pre-programmed Trunked and conventional Highway Patrol frequencies  
• Highway Patrol Priority Alert  
-Receive audible and visual alert when within three miles of many Highway Patrol/State  
units  
• Pre-programmed frequencies for the following categories:  
-Local Police and County Sheriffs  
-Fire and Emergency Medical Service  
-News Media  
-Weather (continuous NOAA weather and Canadian Coast Guard broadcasts)  
-CB Radio  
-Aircraft  
-Railroads  
-Marine Band  
-Department of Transportation  
Trunk Tracking – Follow VHF High Band UHF 800MHz trunked public safety and public  
service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used.  
Multi-Track – Track more than one trunking system at a time. Scan conventional and  
trunked systems at the same time.  
250 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one  
channel programmed to use the Scan mode.  
13 Bands – Includes 13 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz.  
5 Banks – 5 banks with 50 channels each are useful for storing similar frequencies to  
maintain faster scanning cycles or for storing all the frequencies of a trunked system.  
25 MHz-956 MHz – Indicates the range of frequencies that can be searched within the  
bands of your scanner.  
Note: The frequency coverage is not continuous and excludes the cellelar telephone  
Band.  
5 Priority Channels – You can assign one priority channel in each bank. Assigning a  
priority channel allows you to track activity on your most important channel(s) while  
monitoring other channels for transmissions. You can also assign trunking priority  
talkgroups.  
Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces  
birdies.  
Direct Channel Access – Go directly to any channel without entering programming mode.  
Turbo Search – Increases the search speed to 300 steps per second. This applies only to  
transmission bands with 5 kHz steps.  
PC Programmable – Allows you to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk  
Groups into your BCT8 through Uniden BCT8 Scanning software running on your PC.  
– For more information on BCT8 SS Programming software visit our website at  
scanner.uniden.com.  
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Where to Obtain More Information  
Before you can scan the PRIVATE bank, you must program frequencies into the scanner’s  
channels. The Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and  
Canada that you may program into your new scanner. However, this is not a complete list of  
frequencies for your area.  
To obtain frequency information for your area, contact one of the following:  
• Scanner Master  
1 (800) Scanner (7226634) (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday  
through Friday.) [email protected]  
To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following:  
• Uniden Parts Department  
(800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through  
Friday.)  
• Local Dealer  
Information on the Internet  
If you have access to the internet, you may want to visit one of the following websites for  
additional information:  
scanner.uniden.com  
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Included with Your Scanner Package  
• BCT8 Scanner  
• AC Adapter (AD 140U)  
• DC Power Cord  
• Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (Model CD007)  
• Telescopic Antenna (Model AT129)  
• Window Mount Antenna (Model AT002)  
• Operating Guide  
• Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide  
• Other Printed Materials  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or  
Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday  
through Friday.  
Optional Accessories  
The following optional accessories for your BCT8 are available from your local Uniden  
Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 AM to 5:00  
Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-007) - For mobile use (in-car installation), use it to  
install the BCT8 in your car.  
DC Power Cord (Model PS-001) - For hard wiring power from your car to your scanner.  
Motorola Antenna Adapter (Model PLG-134) - Use only if your antenna has a Motorola-  
type plug.  
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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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3. Drill the necessary holes and secure the mounting bracket in place using the screws  
provided.  
4. Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the rear  
panel.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
Note: If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the vehicle fuse box, please  
see your automotive dealer for advice on proper installation.  
Installation for everyday use:  
1. Check the vehicle battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or  
negative) is grounded to the engine block or chassis. Most of today’s vehicles use a  
negative ground. If your vehicle has a negative ground, follow Steps 2 and 3. Otherwise,  
skip to the note following Step 3.  
2. Connect the RED wire of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in your vehicle’s  
+12V DC fuse box.  
3. Connect the BLACK wire of the DC power cord to the negative side of the vehicle  
(usually the chassis).  
Note: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the  
BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box.  
4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the scanner.  
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Typical Mounting Methods  
The BCT8 can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other  
desired location with the optional mounting Bracket (MB007) (refer to figure below for typical  
mounting methods).  
Caution: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired  
location before proceeding. Check that free access for mounting and cabling  
is available.  
• Table top mount  
• Bulkhead mount  
• Overhead mount  
Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle  
Before you mount the scanner, make sure you have all the necessary materials. Then  
confirm that the scanner fits your vehicle’s mounting area. This unit requires a mounting  
area of 2.44 inch high by 7.06 inch wide by 6.10 inch deep (50.8 x 176.5 x 152.5 mm).  
Caution: Be sure to avoid obstructions behind the mounting surface.  
Follow these steps to mount the scanner in your vehicle.  
1. Choose a mounting location, then use the supplied  
mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions for  
the mounting screw holes.  
2. In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than  
the supplied screws.  
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting location  
using the supplied screws and lock washers.  
4. Attach the scanner to the mounting bracket using the  
supplied mounting knobs.  
5. Connect the antenna’s cable to the ANT. connector  
on the rear of the scanner.  
Note: If the antenna cable’s connector does not fit in the ANT.  
connector, you might also need a Motorola-to BNC  
antenna plug adapter (available at a local  
electronics store).  
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Applying Power for Vehicle Installation  
You can power your scanner using the supplied DC cigarette lighter power cord or an DC  
power cord.  
DC power Installation  
To power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter  
socket), you need a cigarette-lighter adapter.  
To connect an DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the  
DC 12V jack on the rear of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s  
cigarette lighter socket.  
Note : If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you  
might hear electrical noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.  
Caution: DC 12 V Jack can use a power source that supplies 12V DC at least 500 mA.  
You must use a power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least  
500 mA. Your standard 12V car battery should be sufficient. The cord connector’s  
center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 12V jack.  
The supplied DC power cord meets these specifications. Using a power cord that  
does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.  
• Always connect the adapter or DC power cord to the scanner before you connect it to the  
power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter or DC power cord from the power  
source before you disconnect it from the scanner.  
• For added safety and to protect your scanner,  
disconnect the cable from your vehicle battery’s  
negative (-) terminal before you begin.  
Follow these steps to connect the DC power cord.  
1. Connect the power cord’s black wire to a chassis ground, such as a metal screw  
attached to a metal part of the vehicle’s frame. Be sure that the screw is not insulated  
from the frame by a plastic part.  
2. Connect the power cord’s red wire (with in-line fuse) to a source  
of voltage that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as  
a spare accessory terminal in your vehicle’s fuse box.  
3. Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on  
the rear of the scanner.  
4. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery’s negative (-)  
terminal.  
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Applying Power Using Standard AC Power  
To power the scanner from an AC outlet, use the provided AC adapter with a 5.5 mm outer  
diameter/2.1mm inner diameter tip.  
Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least  
500 mA. The cord connector’s center tip must be set to positive and its plug must  
fit the scanner’s DC 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi-  
cations could damage the scanner or the adapter.  
• Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When  
you finish, disconnect the adapter from the AC power before you disconnect it from  
the scanner.  
1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the DC  
12V jack on the rear of the scanner.  
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.  
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Connecting an External Speaker  
In a noisy area, an external speaker (available at a local electronics store) positioned in the  
right place might provide more comfortable listening.  
Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)  
plug into your scanner’s EXT. SP. jack.  
Note: Connecting an external speaker  
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Listening Safely  
Do not use the earphone. The volume is not adjustable for the Warning Alert and  
damage to your hearing could occur.  
Connecting the Clone Cable  
You can transfer the programmed data to and from another BCT8 scanner using a RS232C  
Straight Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s  
REMOTE jacks. See "Clone Mode" on page 49. You can also upload or download the  
programmed data to or from a PC using optional programming software available through  
your local electronics store.  
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Scanning Overview  
You can scan in one of three ways:  
1. Highway Patrol Scanning After selecting a state to scan, press PVT/HWY to activate  
Highway Patrol Scanning. You can scan pre-programmed Highway Patrol frequencies.  
2. Service Scanning Press SVC to select one of the nine services to find an active  
frequency.  
3. Band Search Select a frequency band to search. The Search function is different from  
scanning. It searches for any active frequency step by step within the lower and upper  
limits of the band. When an active frequency is found, the scanner will stop and stay on  
that frequency as long as that transmission lasts. If that frequency is interesting to you,  
press HOLD/RESUME to hold the frequency on the display. Then program it into the  
private bank you want to store. If you do not want to program that frequency, press  
HOLD/RESUME or just wait until the transmission ends. The search resumes  
automatically 2 seconds after the last transmission and looks for more active  
frequencies.  
4. Private Scanning If you have programmed frequencies into this bank, press PVT/HWY  
to scan only those that you have programmed in this bank.  
Note: Before you can scan the Private Bank, you must program frequencies into the  
channels. To program frequencies, see “Programming Frequencies into Channels” on  
page 21.  
When scanning stops on an active frequency, it remains on that channel as long as the  
transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanner will remain on the same  
channel for 2 more seconds, waiting for a responding transmission. If there is no responding  
transmission within 2 seconds, the scanning cycle resumes.  
Turn the Scanner On  
ALERT  
MUTE  
1. Turn the VOL knob clockwise.  
push  
ALERT  
VOL  
Turn  
FLASH  
The scanner is turned on: the Alert Light flashes and the Alert  
Tone beeps loudly.  
ALERT  
MUTE  
Note: The Alert Tone depends on the currently setting selected  
(see page 17).  
push  
ALERT  
Alert  
Light  
VOL  
2. The last setting mode selected before starts.  
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How Squelch Works  
Think of “SQUELCH” as a gate. If the gate is too low (squelch  
too low), everything (all noise as well as signals) gets through.  
Strong Signals  
Medium Signals  
Weak Signals  
Noise  
If the gate is set too high (squelch too high), nothing gets  
through.  
Strong Signals  
Medium Signals  
Weak Signals  
Noise  
If the gate is set just right (squelch set properly), just the desired  
signals get through.  
Strong Signals  
Medium Signals  
Weak Signals  
Noise  
Setting the Squelch  
1. To set the squelch, press HOLD/RESUME to stop scanning.  
If needed, adjust VOL until you do not hear a signal (see  
page 17).  
2. Turn SQL fully clockwise until hiss heard.  
This lowers the “squelch gate,” allowing all signals and noise  
to get through.  
Turn  
push  
FLASH  
SQL  
ALERT  
MUTE  
3. Turn SQL fully counterclockwise just until hiss stops.  
This raises the “squelch gate,” allowing only strong signals to  
get through.  
Turn  
In the city, you may want to adjust the Squelch even further  
counterclockwise to decrease the range of the Highway Warning  
Alert signal.  
push  
FLASH  
SQL  
ALERT  
MUTE  
This prevents the alert from sounding unnecessarily due to  
farther, less important sources.  
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Highway Patrol Scanning  
Highway Patrol frequencies are pre-programmed on a U.S. state-by-state. While Highway  
Patrol scanning, Highway Warning Alert will be activated.  
Selecting the State  
1. Press STATE to select the state you are operating in.  
Press and hold STATE to scroll rapidly.  
Hint:  
For the State Cord Order, please see page 56.  
2. To step forward through the states (A - W), press STATE  
and, within three seconds, press the key repeatedly. To  
step backward through the states (W - A), press STATE and,  
within three seconds, press the key repeatedly.  
3. To scroll rapidly, press and hold the or key.  
Scanning Highway Patrol Frequency  
You can scan Highway Patrol frequencies and/or User-programmed Channels by pressing  
PVT/HWY.  
1. Press PVT/HWY repeatedly until “HWY” appears on the  
display to scan through pre-programmed Highway Patrol  
frequencies.  
2. Press PVT/HWY repeatedly until “PVT” appears on the  
display to scan through User-programmed channels. The  
bank indicators selected flash on the display as User  
Programmed channels are scanned (Refer to “Private Bank  
Scanning” on page 21).  
Note: You must program a frequency into at least one channel before the Private bank  
scanning.  
3. Press PVT/HWY repeatedly until “HWY” and “PVT” appears  
on the display to scan through Highway Patrol frequencies  
and User Programmed channels continuously.  
Note: Priority Scanning is disabled. When both “HWY” and  
PVT” are in operation. “PRI” will remain on the display.  
4. When the scanner receives communications, scanning stops,  
the state code and the frequency displays.  
When the transmission ends, the scanner holds for two  
seconds on that frequency for a response. For more  
information on Delay feature, please see page 28.  
If there is no response, scanning resumes.  
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Highway Patrol Scan Hold  
1. When scanning stops on a desired frequency, press  
HOLD/RESUME to hold on that frequency as long as you  
like. When in the HOLD mode, press the or key to step  
up or down the frequency. To step up or down rapidly, press  
and hold the or key.  
If you change into a frequency which is a control channel, the  
scanner may display the Active ID (When TRUNK mode is  
active).  
2. To resume scanning, press HOLD/RESUME.  
Note: Highway Warning Alert does not work while in the HOLD  
mode.  
Highway Warning Alert  
The scanner alerts you when Highway Patrol/State Police units using mobile extenders are  
within an approximate three mile radius.  
FLASH  
1. The ALERT Light flashes and the Alert Tone beeps twice  
ALERT  
MUTE  
when a signal is received.  
2. The ALERT Light glows steadily for approximately three  
minutes. Then, if no other mobile extender transmissions are  
received, the light goes out.  
Alert  
Light  
Flashes  
push  
ALERT  
VOL  
3. If more transmissions are received before three minutes have  
passed, the ALERT Light flashes and the Alert Tone beeps once.  
Alert Tone Volume  
ALERT  
MUTE  
Push VOL to select Loud, Medium, or Soft.  
The Alert Tone beeps and the ALERT Light flashes to your  
choice.  
push  
ALERT  
VOL  
Push In  
Muting the Alert Tone  
FLASH  
MUTE  
ALERT  
Temporary Mute  
Press MUTE during the Highway Warning Alert. The Alert Tone  
stops and the MUTE LED flashes until the alarm cycle (three  
minutes) is finished.  
push  
ALERT  
VOL  
MUTE LED  
Flashes  
Continuous Mute  
Press and hold MUTE for two seconds to turn Continuous Mute on whenever you wish. You  
hear two beeps and the MUTE LED lights continuously. No Alert Tones will beep.  
Canceling Mute  
To cancel Mute,  
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• Press MUTE to cancel One Moment Mute.  
• Press and hold MUTE for two seconds to cancel Continuous Mute. You hear two beeps  
and the MUTE LED goes out.  
• Change states. The MUTE LED goes out after scanning starts.  
• Turn the scanner off and on.  
Note: If MUTE is pressed for less than 2 seconds during the Continuous Mute mode,  
nothing will be changed.  
Alert Light Adjustment  
The ALERT Light has three settings: Bright, Dim, and Off.  
Push FLASH to select Bright, Dim or Off. The ALERT Light  
flashes and the Alert Tone beeps.  
Push In  
push  
SQL  
FLASH  
If you select Off, “  
Light is off.  
” on the display reminds you the ALERT  
WARNING: You can turn off the ALERT Light and completely  
mute the Alert Tone at the same time.  
This deactivates the Highway Warning Alert.  
Storing Highway Patrol Frequencies  
You can quickly store any frequency you find during scanning. When in Hold mode or the  
scanner stops on the frequency you want to store, you can store the frequency. For detail  
see page 21.  
Skip Frequencies  
To skip a frequency, press L/O.  
You can program up to 50 skip frequencies for priority channels. And also you can program  
up to 100 skip frequencies for other frequencies (See page 27). If you skip a  
preprogrammed frequency in one state and that frequency is programmed into another state,  
the frequency is skipped of both states. If you change the state code, skipped frequencies  
are cancelled as soon as scanning starts.  
Priority Channels  
Each state preprogrammed in the scanner contains a number of Priority channels. The  
scanner automatically checks a state’s Priority channels every two seconds for activity. If  
there is activity on one of the Priority channels, the ALERT Light will flash and the alarm  
tone will beep (see “Highway Warning Alert,” page 17).  
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You will experience a slight in the conversations you hear as the scanner checks the  
Priority channels. You can cancel the priority check and the interruptions in the  
conversations by pressing HOLD/RESUME to hold on the frequency.  
Note: The Highway Warning Alert is inoperative while the scanner is on Hold.  
Remember to press HOLD/RESUME to return to normal priority-scan operation.  
Priority channel cannot be changed, but you can lock-out priority channels using L/O.  
Priority channels have been pre-determined by the manufacturer as those Highway Patrol  
frequencies most commonly used for mobile extenders and for car-to-car and aircraft-to-car  
operations. Mobile extenders re-transmit every radio broadcast received on the patrol car  
radio to the officer’s walkie-talkie at low-power. Every time any officer or dispatcher talks  
(transmits), the signal is broadcast like a beacon at low-power whether or not the officer is  
out of the car.  
You can select Priority Scanning mode by pressing PRI.  
• Normal Priority Scan mode.  
The scanner checks the Priority frequency every two seconds. “PRI” will be displayed.  
• Priority only mode.  
When no sound is heard for long interval in Priority Scanning mode, Priority only mode is  
effective. Especially for the following states, this mode is recommended.  
(Arizona)  
(Delaware)  
(Florida)  
(Michigan)  
(Oklahoma)  
(Wisconsin)  
The scanner checks only Priority Alert frequency “PRI” will flash.  
• Priority off mode  
The scanner does not check the Priority frequency. “PRI” will not displayed.  
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Trunked Highway Frequency  
Trunked Highway frequencies are pre-programmed on a U.S.  
state-by-state. When the scanner finds the control channel data,  
the scanner begins to find any active IDs. If the scanner finds any  
ID, the active ID appears on the display and you will hear it.  
If you press the key while monitoring on ID, the scanner will check if any other IDs are  
active and if none are active, the scanning resumes.  
When the scanner finds the control channel, it will check if any other IDs are active on the  
control channel until the control channel is lost. If you don’t want the first pre-programmed  
trunking control channel that the scanner receives, press DATA to move to the next control  
channel.  
Press the key while a talk group ID is active, and the  
frequency on which talk group is transmitting flashes on the  
display.  
Or press and hold the for two seconds, and the ID and the frequency alternately appears  
on the display. To return normal display, press the key again.  
Like conventional scanning, you can lockout reception of unwanted traffic.  
You can lockout up to 30 IDs. Press L/O on the ID you want to lockout.  
If you lockout 31st ID, the 1st ID already lockouted is restored.  
If you want to restore all the lockout IDs, pres and hold L/O for two seconds.  
Or when the state code is changed, all lockout IDs are restored as soon as scanning starts.  
If you find an interesting ID you want to continue listening to,  
press HOLD/RESUME.  
Press HOLD/RESUME to resume scanning.  
And also you can set the scanner to hold on an ID for two seconds to wait for a replay  
before the scanning resumes. While trunking, press DELAY and “DLY” appears on the  
display.  
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Private Bank Scanning  
Programming Frequencies into Channels  
Before the scanner begins Private Bank scanning, you must program a frequency into at  
least one channel. Program frequencies you purchased from your dealer, from various free  
and FCC-based sources on the internet, or from the Frequency guide included in BCT8  
package. You will need to program each frequency into the  
scanner’s channels in order to hear these frequencies.  
1. While Private Bank scanning is activated, press  
HOLD/RESUME and enter the channel number where you  
want to store a frequency by using the keypad, then press  
HOLD/RESUME.  
Change the channel by using the or key.  
2. Enter the frequency you want to store by using the keypad  
.
and  
(decimal key).  
3. Press E to store the frequency into the channel.  
4. If you want to program another frequencies into the channel,  
select another channel by using the or key.  
.
Note: • To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press  
(decimal key)  
repeatedly until the display is cleared.  
• If you enter a invalid frequency, an error tone will sound and  
display. To clear the Error message immediately, press  
appears on the  
(decimal key).  
.
• Even if you don't enter full numbers as a frequency number, the scanner will auto-  
matically select the nearest valid frequency.  
Deleting a Stored Frequency  
To delete a stored frequency:  
a. Select a channel.  
b. Press 0.  
c. Then press E.  
Note: Channels with no frequencies are automatically locked out.  
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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-LOCK for 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-LOCK for 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  
SCAN  
locked out channels.  
4. When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that  
channel. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes  
automatically.  
CHANNELS  
1
2
3
4
5
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.  
Frequency not entered  
or Locked Out (L/O)  
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Hold/Resume  
If you want to stop on a channel during scanning, press  
HOLD/RESUME.  
If you want to resume scanning, press HOLD/RESUME.  
Direct channel access:  
There are several ways to access a specific channel quickly.  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME.  
2. Using the keypad, enter the channel number.  
3. Press HOLD/RESUME again.  
Note: You can also use the PRV/HWY, or key instead of  
pressing HOLD/RESUME.  
Channel Lockout  
You can lockout any channel so it is not checked during normal scanning. You can also  
restore the channel to scanning when you wish.  
Lockout in Hold Mode  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME and enter the channel number by using the keypad, then press  
HOLD/RESUME.  
––– OR –––  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME and enter the channel by using the ▲  
or key.  
2. Press L/O to lockout the channel.  
L/O” appears on the display.  
Lockout in Scanning Mode  
If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or frequent transmissions,  
you may want to keep that channel from scanning.  
1. Wait until the scanner stops on the channel.  
2. Then press L/O.  
3. The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is no longer  
in the scanning sequence.  
Lockout Tips  
Write down your locked-out channels and put in a convenient place in  
case you need to restore them.  
Restoring a Locked-out Channel in Hold Mode  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME and select the channel number you want to restore by using the  
keypad, the or key, then press HOLD/RESUME.  
2. Press L/O to unlock the channel. The “L/O” disappears.  
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Restoring All Locked-out Channels  
You can restore all locked-out channels in a bank only when a bank is selected for scan. If  
you have deselected a bank and you want to restore all of its locked-out channels using the  
steps below, you must press PVT/HWY until “PVT” appears and then enter the number of  
the bank on your keypad.  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME.  
Note: You must be in Hold mode before restoring all locked-out channels.  
2. Press and hold L/O for about 2 seconds. You will hear two beeps when all the channels  
have been restored.  
Priority Scan  
When Priority Scan is turned ON, your scanner checks the priority channel in the banks you  
selected every two seconds for activity. If a signal is present on the priority channel, your  
scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning.  
You can designate one channel in each bank as a Priority Channel. By default, the first  
channel in each bank is the Priority Channel, but you can change this.  
To activate Priority Scan (in either the Hold or Scan mode):  
1. Press PRI. “PRI” appears.  
Note: If you have locked out the priority channel, error message  
appears when you select Priority mode.  
2. Press PRI again to deactivate Priority Scan. “PRI” disappears.  
Changing the Priority Channel  
You cannot eliminate the Priority Channel, but you can change it to any one of the 50  
available channels in each bank.  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME.  
2. Select a new Priority Channel:  
a. Enter the channel number using the keypad.  
b. Then press HOLD/RESUME.  
3. Press and hold PRI for 2 seconds to designate this channel  
as your new Priority Channel.  
When you hear two beeps, the Priority Channel has been  
changed. “P” appears on the display.  
Note: Priority in Trunking mode works just the same, except you set them for talkgroup IDs  
instead of setting priorities for channels. The scanner only checks priority talkgroups  
between transmission.  
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Service Scanning  
The service scan feature allows you to rotate through the following nine service banks.  
q Local Police and County Sheriffs *1  
w Fire and Emergency Medical Service  
e News Media  
r Weather (NOAA, weather and Canadian Coast Guard broadcasts)  
t CB Band  
y Aircraft *2  
u Railroads  
i Marine Band  
o Department of Transportation *1  
*1) Frequencies are pre-programmed on every U.S. state.  
*2) Except Aeronautic Radio Navigation (108-117.9875 MHz)  
1. Press SVC to select a Service.  
The current service bank icon appears on the display.  
2. Continue pressing SVC until your desired Service is  
displayed.  
3. After a three second delay scanning begins. If you want to  
start scanning immediately, press HOLD/RESUME.  
Note : • Press HOLD/RESUME at any time to hold the frequency. Press the or key to  
move up or down the frequency. If you find the frequency you want to store, while  
in Hold mode you can store the frequency (see page 21).  
• If you want to remain on a frequency until a responding transmission is received,  
press DELAY to activate the delay feature (See page 28).  
• To skip a frequency, press L/O. You can program up to 100 skip frequencies for  
Local Police, County Sheriffs and Department of transportation. And you can  
program up to 50 skip frequencies for other services (See page 27).  
• If you select POLICE or DOT, press STATE to select the desired state.  
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Band Search  
Setting a Search Band  
The BCT8 can search up to 13 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations  
in your area.  
To set a Search Bands, enter into the Band Search mode.  
Band  
1
Frequncy Range (MHz)  
25.0000 - 27.9950  
Mode  
AM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
AM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
FM  
Step  
5kHz  
Display  
25-28  
2
28.0000 - 29.7000  
5kHz  
28-30  
3
30.0000 - 49.9950  
5kHz  
30-50  
4
50.0000 - 54.0000  
5kHz  
50-54  
5
108.0000 - 136.9875  
137.0000 - 143.9950  
144.0000 - 147.9950  
148.0000 - 174.0000  
400.0000 - 419.9875  
420.0000 - 449.9875  
450.0000 - 469.9875  
470.0000 - 512.0000  
806.0000 - 826.9875  
849.0125 - 868.9875  
894.0125 - 956.0000  
12.5kHz  
5kHz  
108-137  
137-144  
144-148  
148-174  
400-420  
420-450  
450-470  
470-512  
6
7
5kHz  
8
5kHz  
9
12.5kHz  
12.5kHz  
12.5kHz  
12.5kHz  
10  
11  
12  
13  
FM  
12.5kHz  
806-956  
1. Press SRCH. The upper and lower limits of the Bands  
currently selected are on the display.  
2. Use the or key to select the band you want to search.  
Wait for about two seconds and the scanner will begin  
searching that band. Or press HOLD/RESUME to begin  
immediately.  
Note: • You must set the Search Bands prior to any searching.  
• The scanner automatically increases its search speed up to 300 steps per second  
for bands having 5 kHz steps. (Turbo Search)  
• While searching, you can change the search direction by using the or key.  
Make sure which of icon, “SRCH” or “SRCH” appears on the display.  
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• While Private Scanning in the trunking banks, press SRCH, then it will move to ID  
Search mode.  
Search Hold Feature  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME at anytime to stop the search. To move up or down 1 frequency  
step, use the or key.  
2. Press HOLD/RESUME to resume searching.  
Data Skip  
A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This  
means the BCT8 will occasionally stop on data signals and  
unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of  
these types of transmissions during search.  
1. To activate the Data Skip feature, press DATA in Scan or Search mode. “  
appears on the display.  
2. To deactivate the Data Skip feature, press DATA again. “  
” disappears.  
When Data Skip is active, your scanner may pause momentarily on an unwanted signal  
but will resume searching in two or three seconds. The Data Skip feature is active as  
well as Scan mode and Service Search mode. Data Skip does not function during  
Service Scanning band (for AIR, CB, or Weather band), Priority Scan, and Trunking  
mode.  
Frequency Skip  
If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set the  
scanner to skip the frequency.  
To skip over a frequency, press L/O when stopping on the frequency you want to skip or  
when in Search Hold mode.  
Note:  
You can program up to 100 skip frequencies.  
The 101st skip frequency entered causes the first skipped frequency to unlock.  
To restore a Locked out/Skipped channel.  
1. Select the desired frequency by using the or key in Search Hold mode.  
2. Press L/O, and then press HOLD/RESUME.  
To restore all skipped frequencies, press and hold L/O for 2 seconds in Search Hold mode.  
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Storing Search Frequencies  
You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search.  
1. During Search, press HOLD/RESUME. If you want to change  
the frequency, use the or key to move up or down 1  
frequency step. Then press E. Or when the scanner stops on  
the frequency you want to store, press E.  
2. Select a bank you want to store by using the keypad. The  
smallest empty channel number and the frequency alternately  
appear on the display. If necessary, you can also change the  
channel by using the keypad, the or key.  
3. Press E.  
Note : • If the frequency you want to store exists already in a bank, you will hear an error  
tone and other channel appears on the display. (See “Duplicate Frequency Alert”  
on page 22.)  
• After storing the frequency, it moves to the Search Hold mode.  
• If there is no free channel, the frequency you want to store will automatically be  
stored in the first channel in the selected bank.  
4. Press SRCH to resume searching.  
Delay  
To help prevent missing a reply on a specific channel or frequency, you can program a two-  
seconds delay into any channel, frequency, service band or band search. When scan or  
search stops on a channel or frequency, there is a two-second pause before the scanning  
cycle resumes.  
To activate the Delay feature (in either Scan mode or Search mode):  
1. For Highway Scan mode or Private Scan mode, when in Hold mode, select the desired  
frequency or channel and then press DELAY. Or when the scanner stops on an active  
frequency or channel, quickly press DELAY before it continues scanning again.  
––– OR –––  
1. For Search mode, while searching press DELAY.  
2. “DLY” will appear on the display.  
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Trunk Tracking  
Your BCT8 is tracks three major types of trunked radio systems. These systems are  
described here.  
MOTOROLA - Including Type I, Type II, Hybrid, SMARTNET, and Privacy Plus.  
Motorola systems are widely used by public safety and business users. Most are on  
the 800 MHz band, and recent systems are appearing on other bands. (see page 43).  
EDACS - Including "Wideband" 9600 baud and SCAT. "Wideband" systems are mostly on  
the 800 MHz band, and are used by public safety, utilities, and business users. Some  
systems are used on the VHF and UHF bands. (see page 39). SCAT systems are  
single-channel EDACS systems, and are mainly used in the Midwestern United  
States.  
LTR - These systems are mostly for business users, and found on the UHF, 800 and 900  
MHz bands. (See page 42).  
For details on the operation and programming for all of these systems, see pages 29-47.  
When tracking these types of systems, remember these important points:  
• Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II 800; however, you can change this if  
the system in your area is different. (The types of systems are discussed below.)  
• The frequencies for many of the trunked public safety systems are listed in the TrunkTracker  
Frequency Guide included with your BCT8 scanner. Frequencies sometimes change, check  
• If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com or www.trunktracker.com  
for additional information, for current news and frequency information, about Trunk  
Tracking Scanning.  
* Motorola, SMARTNET, and PRIVACY PLUS are trademarks of Motorola Inc. EDACS is a  
registered trademark of the M/A - COM Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson  
Company.  
Setting the Squelch  
For trunked reception, a good setting for the SQL control is in the  
center of the range with the color marker pointing up. See the  
illustration.  
If it is set too high, it could prevent your scanner from locking to the  
Control Channel reliably. If it is set too low, it will slightly delay finding  
the Control Channel. The best setting is the same as for conventional  
reception, and is critical for monitoring trunked systems.  
push  
SQL  
FLASH  
MUTE  
ALERT  
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Programming Trunking Frequencies  
There are three steps for programming a trunked system:  
1. Program the Trunk Type – What type of system will the scanner be tracking, Motorola  
Type II, Type I, EDACS, LTR, etc.  
2. Program the Trunked Frequencies – Within a trunked system, the frequencies are  
shared among all the users, called “Talk Groups”.  
3. Program the Talk Groups – Within the trunked system, each agency or department is  
assigned a Talk Group ID. This ID must be programmed into the scanner in order for it to  
monitor that specific agency or department.  
• When programming you decide which “Location” to program the “Talk Groups”. This is  
similar to how you program frequencies into channels. Here you need to program Talk  
Group ID’s into Locations.  
Before you start programming your scanner to track a trunked system, consider the  
following:  
• You can only program one trunking system in each bank of your scanner.  
• Trunked frequencies must be entered while in the Trunk Programming mode.  
• If you’re in the Trunk Programming mode, you cannot select channels in other banks.  
For example, if you are programming Bank 4, you can only select channels 151-200 with  
the or key.  
®
IMPORTANT: If you are programming an EDACS trunked system, you must enter the  
frequencies in a specific order. Check the frequency guide included with the radio and the  
listed web sites for details.  
STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type  
The first step in a Trunk Tracking system is storing the frequencies in one of the five  
available banks in your scanner.  
1. Press TRUNK for 1.5 seconds.  
You will hear two beeps, and “BANK” and “TRUNK” will begin  
to flash on the display.  
2. Select the bank you want to store the frequency by using the  
keypad.  
3. Select the system you want to track by using the or key, then press E.  
List of trunking systems as follows:  
E2-800 (Motorola Type II 800 MHz)  
E2-Hi (Motorola Type II VHF 136-174 MHz) *  
E2-UHF (Motorola Type II UHF 406-512 MHz) *  
E1 (Motorola Type I and Hybrid) **  
®
Ed (EDACS Wide Band: 9600 band)***  
Ed SCt (EDACD Scat)  
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Lt (LTR)  
* Requires programming of a Base and Spacing frequency Offset channel (See page 45).  
** Requires programming of a Fleet map (See page 44).  
*** Requires programming of frequencies in exact order and location.  
STEP 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies  
.
1. Select  
and press E. Use the keypad and  
(decimal key) to enter a frequency  
for the trunked system.  
For example, enter  
.
.
Note: To clear a mistake while entering a frequency, press  
(decimal key) twice, and start over.  
2. Then press E.  
The “E” (EDACS), M” (Motorola) or L” (LTR) appears depending on the trunked  
system selected.  
If the frequency is out of the range of the system chosen in this step, you will hear an  
error tone, the channel number flashes and an error message appears on the display.  
3. Use the or key to select the next channel in the bank and press E.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all frequencies have been entered.  
5. Press SRCH to begin searching the bank you‘ve  
programmed.  
Then select the programmed bank by using the keypad.  
Remember! To lockout the keypad to prevent re-programming of talkgroups, you can  
use Memory Lock (Refer to “Memory Lock” on page 22).  
Hint:  
If you want to return to the previous menu screen, press HOLD/RESUME in the  
Trunk Programming mode.  
Programming Talk Group ID/Scan Lists  
Scan Lists  
Each bank of your BCT8 can be a trunk tracking bank and it can be a conventional scanning  
bank. When you designate a bank as a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 5 Scan Lists,  
which are simply lists used to store your favorite Talk Group IDs. Each list can contain up to  
10 IDs, so you can store a total of 50 IDs for each trunk tracking bank. (250 IDs if you use  
all the banks as trunking banks!)  
Scan Lists help you organize the trunking system users into categories. For example, you  
might use List#1 for police IDs, List#2 for fire department IDs, List#3 for emergency medical  
service IDs, etc. Once IDs are stored in lists, you can scan them as you scan conventional  
frequencies and you can lockout any one (up to 4) of the 5 Scan Lists by pressing the  
corresponding numeric key. When an ID is active, the Scan List number will appear on the  
display. You can program your Scan Lists either manually or during Trunking Search mode.  
Check the web site www.trunktracker.com for a complete list of talkgroups for your area  
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that you can program into your Scan Lists.  
In order to program Talk Group ID’s, you must first complete Step1–“Selecting Trunking  
System Type”, page 30 and Step 2 – “Programming Trunking Frequencies”, page 31.  
1. After programming a frequency, press HOLD/RESUME to return to the main screen of  
system type selected and select  
. Then press E.  
2. Select the Scan List location by using the or key.  
3. Enter the Talk Group IDs for each trunk system as follows.  
To enter a Type 2 Talk Group ID:  
1. Enter the ID you want to store by using the keypad.  
2. Press E.  
To enter a Type 1 ID:  
For a Type I ID, the Block number, Fleet number and Subfleet number make up the Talk  
Group ID number. For detail please see page 59.  
1. Enter the ID you want to store by using the keypad (ID = Block number + Fleet number +  
.
(decimal key) + Subfleet number).  
2. Press E.  
To enter a Full EDACS ID®:  
1. Enter the Agency number.  
.
2. Press  
(decimal key) for the “dash”.  
3. Enter the Fleet number and Subfleet number.  
4. Press E.  
To enter a Partial EDACS® ID:  
1. Enter the Agency number you want to store.  
.
Use the  
(decimal key) for the "dash".  
2. Press E.  
Or you can program all the Talk Group numbers within one fleet of an Agency.  
1. Enter the Agency number.  
.
2. Press  
(decimal key) for the “dash”.  
3. Enter the Fleet number.  
4. Press E.  
Hint: Remember that Uniden's AFS format allows you to enter full or partial EDACS IDs for  
powerful flexibility in all modes. Be sure to read the section "EDACS Reception" on  
page 39 to learn how this works.  
Note: The BCT8 default to "AFS" talkgroup displays for EDACS® only.  
To enter a LTR ID:  
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For a LTR ID, the Area Code, Home Repeater number and ID make up the Talk Group ID.  
Please see page 42 for more information.  
1. Enter the Area Code.  
2. Enter the Home Repeater number.  
3. Enter the ID you want to store  
4. Press E.  
Note: To clear a stored ID while entering an ID, press 0 and E successively, and  
start over.  
Receiving Trunked Systems  
When you have properly programmed all the frequencies for a trunked system, you can  
monitor the system in several different ways. You will find that Search, Hold, Lockout, Scan  
and Delay are all similar to conventional scanning.  
ID SCAN lets you receive those talkgroups that you store in Scan Lists.  
ID SCAN HOLD lets you selectively listen to a talkgroup in your Scan Lists.  
ID SEARCH lets you hear all system talkgroup activity. This is the best way to get  
started.  
ID SEARCH HOLD works with Search mode to let you quickly freeze reception on an  
interesting transmission. Or you can manually specify a talkgroup with DIRECT  
ENTRY in ID HOLD.  
ID LOCKOUT works with Search and Scan to exclude talkgroups that you don't want  
to hear.  
ID DELAY works with each talkgroup to be delayed when the communication ends.  
When receiving EDACS systems, remember that Uniden's AFS talkgroups give you powerful  
flexibility. In a few key presses, you can specify a single talkgroup, a fleet, or an entire  
agency in all the above modes. Read the section "EDACS Reception" to understand how  
this works.  
Hint: If the scanner is not in the Trunking mode, you can enter the Trunk mode by pressing  
TRUNK. Pressing TRUNK in the Trunking mode will move to the Private Scan Hold  
mode.  
ID Scan Mode  
1. When in the Trunking mode, press PVT/HWY to begin scanning the lists you have  
programmed.  
If you haven't programmed any IDs, the scanner cannot stop  
on an active conversation.  
2. To remove a Scan List from active scanning, press the  
number of the Scan List on your keypad.  
The Scan List indicator turns Off, and the IDs in that list are not scanned.  
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Note: One Scan List must always be active. If you try and deactivate all the Scan Lists,  
Scan List 1 will automatically be active.  
3. To restore a Scan List to active scanning, press its number again.  
Remember! When you press TRUNK in the Trunking mode, you can be out of the  
Trunking mode and enter into Private Scan Hold mode.  
Note: •  
appears on the display during Trunk Scan instead of simply  
.
ID Scan Hold Feature  
If you want to stop on a ID during ID scanning, press  
HOLD/RESUME.  
To directly access a specific ID location:  
There are several ways to access a specific ID quickly.  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME to enter into Hold mode.  
2. Using the keypad, or key, enter the ID location number  
(See page 31).  
3. Press HOLD/RESUME.  
If you want to resume scanning, press HOLD/RESUME.  
ID Search Mode  
Once you have programmed all the frequencies for a trunked system, Search will let you  
immediately start hearing transmissions.  
When in the Trunking mode, press SRCH and the scanner begins to find any active IDs.  
When the scanner finds any ID, you will hear it.  
Talkgroups display differently in Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems. You should read the  
appropriate parts of this guide to understand the formats.  
The display indicates the bank and the type of trunked system you are monitoring. While  
monitoring on ID, press the key, and the scanner will check if any other IDs are active.  
Regardless of the system, you won't know exactly who you are receiving until you listen for  
a while, or refer to frequency guides or internet sites such as www.trunktracker.com.  
Of course, figuring out who each ID represents is half the fun of Trunk Tracking.  
Later, when you learn more about a system, you will want to store lists of talkgroups. Then  
you can scan specific agencies and users, and use the many other features your radio  
provides.  
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ID Monitor Mode  
By using ID Monitor mode, you can determine which talk groups are the most active without  
hearing conversations.  
1. Press and hold SRCH for 2 seconds until you hear two beeps. Then  
begins  
flashing and all active talk group IDs appear on the display every 0.5 seconds.  
2. To activate ID search mode, press SRCH  
Note: Lockout ID also appears on the display.  
ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID in Hold Mode  
Just like in Conventional Search, Hold lets you pause ID Search on an interesting  
transmission without storing the talkgroup into memory.  
If you hear an interesting ID during Search mode,  
and want to continue listening to it --  
• Press HOLD/RESUME to stop the search.  
If you want to listen to a specific ID, while in Hold mode --  
• Use the keypad to enter the ID you want and press  
the key.  
If you want to resume searching --  
• Press HOLD/RESUME to return to Search mode.  
Note: ID Hold feature is also applied to ID Scan mode.  
Programming Scan Lists During Search  
To select a Scan List location and store an ID during Search  
mode, follow these steps:  
1. When your scanner stops on an ID you want to store, press  
HOLD/RESUME.  
2. You can change the Scan List memory location by using the  
or key. And then press E.  
3. Press SRCH to return to Trunk Tracking Search mode.  
Deleting a Stored ID  
To delete a stored ID:  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME in the ID Scan mode.  
2. Select the Scan List location you want to delete by using the or key.  
3. Press 0.  
4. Then press E.  
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ID Lockout  
Like conventional scanning, it’s possible to lockout unwanted traffic. This is particularly  
important in trunked systems because in many areas, water meters, door alarms, traffic  
signals, and other mechanical devices are assigned IDs just like other users. Also some  
departments scramble or encrust their communications, and you may want to lock out these  
unintelligible broadcasts.  
To Lockout an ID, press L/O on the ID you want to lockout.  
The ID is locked out. You can Lockout up to 100 IDs. The 101st skip frequency entered  
causes the first skipped freqnency to unlock.  
Note: If you Lockout an ID in Search mode, it is also locked out in Scan List mode.  
Conversely, if you Lockout an ID while in Scan List mode, it is locked out in Search  
mode. For information about Scan Lists see page 31.  
EDACS BLOCKOUT is a powerful form of ID Lockout that can be used only with AFS and  
EDACS systems. This feature lets you lockout entire Agencies or Fleets, not just individual  
talkgroups. Using EDACS Blockout you can, for example, prevent Search from stopping on  
any of hundreds of talkgroups in the Utilities agency. You can do this with just a few key  
presses. To use this mode just enter the Agency-part, or the Agency-Fleet part, of the  
talkgroup code and press L/O. For example, to Blockout Agency 4 in Trunk Search, press  
.
HOLD/RESUME, 0, 4,  
(decimal key), and then L/O. For other ways to use partial AFS  
entry, be sure to read the section "EDACS Reception".  
Review ID Lockout  
You can check all IDs already locked out.  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds in the Trunking mode.  
2. Select the bank you want to review by using the keypad, and then the trunked system  
selected appears on the display. Then press E.  
3. Select  
by using the or key ,and then press E.  
4. You can see the locked out IDs by using the or key.  
Hint:  
Press and hold L/O for 2 seconds to check all locked out IDs when in the Trunking  
mode.  
Restoring Locked-out IDs  
To restore a single ID, follow these steps:  
1. While in locked out review mode, select the locked out ID you want to restore and press  
L/O.  
The ID is restored and “L/O” disappears.  
To restore all locked out IDs in a bank once:  
1. While in locked out review mode, press and hold L/O for 3 seconds. All locked out IDs in  
a bank are restored.  
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Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode  
A default delay of 2 seconds is automatically set for each talkgroup for ID Scan mode and ID  
Search mode. To set the delay feature on or off, press DELAY while trunking, “DLY” will  
appear or disappear depending on your setting.  
Trunking Frequency Confirmation  
You can check the frequency while a talkgroup ID is active.  
Press the key ,and the active frequency on which the talk group is transmitting will flash on  
the display. Or press and hold the key for 2 seconds, the ID and the frequency alternately  
appears on the display. To cancel this mode, press the key again.  
Hint:  
This feature is applied to ID Scan mode and ID Search mode.  
Setting Priority in Trunking Mode  
You can set priority in your Scan lists, just as you do in your conventional ones. Default  
setting for the Priority ID is the first location in each Scan List. You can set the priority by  
pressing and holding PRI for 2 seconds in ID Scan Hold mode. After you’ve set up your  
Scan List, press PRI to activate it.  
It’s very similar to conventional priority although there is no "interrupt" during the  
transmissions. Priorities are checked in between transmissions.  
With Priority ON, you can hold on an ID in your Scan List, such as Scan List 3, memory  
location 7, and the scanner will check all the priorities in all the active Scan Lists in between  
any transmissions on the ID on which you’re holding. The lowest numbered priority will be  
checked first. For example, the Priority ID in List 1 will be checked before the Priority in List  
2, etc.  
Note: • This function does not work in LTR tracking.  
• Priority Scan does not operate when Priority IDs are locked out.  
Moving between Scan List Memories  
There are a number of ways to step and move through your Scan List memories:  
1. Press HOLD/RESUME in the ID Scan mode and use the or key to move to up or  
down.  
2. Or, press HOLD/RESUME in the ID Scan mode, next press 0-9 (scan list number), then  
press 0-9 (memory position). For example to move to Scan List 4, memory position 10,  
press: HOLD/RESUME, 4, 0, HOLD/RESUME  
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Multi-Track  
The BCT8 allows you to track more than one system at a time. Here are some highlights of  
this feature:  
You can actually track up to 5 trunking systems at one time.  
You can trunk scan, or search and scan conventional frequencies at the same time.  
You can program conventional frequencies in the same bank as trunking systems.  
After the scanner finishes checking a trunked system for activity, it will conventionally  
scan the other frequencies in the bank (remember, only trunking frequencies are  
programmed in Trunk mode).  
To scan a mix of trunking and conventional banks, select the banks you wish to be active,  
and then press TRUNK. The scanner will instantly begin scanning. You can switch to Search  
mode and the scanner will search for any active ID’s on the system.  
Note: To switch ID Scan or ID Search, press PVT/HWY or SRCH in the trunked system.  
Multi-Track Operational Details  
When more than one trunk system is active (for example two or more trunked systems or a  
trunked system and one or more conventional frequencies), the radio jumps between  
systems/frequencies as follows:  
TRUNK SCAN: The scanner moves to a trunked system and looks for IDs in your Scan  
List(s) for up to 1 second. If it finds no activity on your programmed talkgroups, it moves  
on to conventional channels in the same bank or to the next active bank.  
If the scanner finds a talkgroup in one of your active Scan Lists, you will begin to hear that  
communication and the scanner will of course display the proper talkgroup number. When  
the communication ends, the scanner will wait for 2 seconds for any further replies and, if  
none, the scanner will move to the conventional channels in the same bank or to the next  
bank.  
The scanner will not look for any other IDs within the same trunked system (as this  
would slow the scan process). If you press the key while you are listening to one ID,  
the scanner will check to see if another ID in your Scan List is active. It will disregard the  
ID to which you were just monitoring.  
TRUNK SEARCH: This mode works similarly to Trunk Scan. If the scanner finds any (non-  
locked-out) ID when it checks the control channel, you will hear it. You will then hear any  
replies that follow within 2 seconds. After that the scanner will move on and not  
continuously search the system for additional IDs (on busy systems you would never leave  
the system if this were the case). If you press the key while monitoring one ID, the radio  
will check if any other IDs are active (it will disregard the ID you just left), and if none are  
active, it will move on.  
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®
EDACS Reception  
®
EDACS Tracking  
TrunkTracker III now allows tracking of EDACS® trunked systems. Until now these widely  
used systems have been almost impossible to monitor with a conventional scanner. With  
your TrunkTracker III listening to EDACS(s) is remarkably easy, and perhaps even easier  
than conventional scanning.  
EDACS systems use 'Transmission Trunking', which means that each transmission is  
assigned a new frequency. As the conversation moves through the system's frequencies,  
your TrunkTracker III automatically follows it.  
This chart shows a 30 second sample of EDACS transmissions. Eight different talkgroups  
are using the system as their transmissions switch between the thirteen system frequencies.  
Notice how the dotted line shows talkgroup 02-023 moving from channel to channel. Your  
BCT8 can clearly and automatically follow this talkgroup, or any other, as you select.  
EDACS systems are organized in a logical way that keeps related talkgroups together. Your  
scanner is designed to take maximum advantage of this organization to make your scanning  
easy. It lets you zero in on just the part of the system you want to hear, whether it is an  
individual channel, an entire department or city.  
Programming EDACS System Frequencies  
When you program EDACS frequencies, it is critical that you store each one in the  
CORRECT LOCATION. By the nature of EDACS systems this is necessary for tracking. This  
often is not the frequency order, so you must be sure you have the right sequence. Sources  
for this information can be found at scanner.uniden.com.  
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®
An EDACS Trunked system  
This chart shows how talkgroups are organized within an  
EDACS system at the Agency level. The individual  
talkgroups cannot be shown at this scale because there  
are over 2000. However the chart can show the 16  
Agencies in this example. The system is logical and easy  
to understand. EDACS systems are typically arranged in  
an outline structure.  
The system users are given blocks of talkgroups. Sizes  
vary but most large cities and other agencies have blocks  
of 128 channels. Smaller cities have only 64 or 32  
channels.  
In this example, the County Sheriff is agency 01. The city  
of Sullivan is Agency 03. Adams Hill and Matthew Junction  
share Agency 08.  
Your scanner shows EDACS talkgroups in AFS (Agency-  
Fleet-Subfleet) format. This helps you see, at a glance,  
who you are monitoring. And with the partial-entry feature  
you can easily include nearby, related channels in the  
same Fleet or Agency. You can just as easily exclude  
entire unwanted Fleets and Agencies.  
When in Search mode, with the system frequencies  
programmed, and your scanner locked to the control  
channel, you can select a desired city by keying in the  
Agency part of the AFS talkgroup. For example, in Hold  
mode you can select the entire city of Sullivan with 4 key  
presses 0, 3,  
.
(decimal key), SRCH key.  
When you hear an interesting talkgroup, in Hold mode  
capture it to your Scan List by pressing E during the  
transmission.  
Or hold on it by pressing HOLD/RESUME.  
If you want to monitor the Sullivan Police Dispatch channel  
.
(which is talk group 03-062), press 0, 3,  
(decimal key), 0, 6, 2, the key. Your scanner  
can also work in decimal format.  
Talkgroup 03-62 in decimal format is 402. But decimal format does not give you any information  
about the system hierarchy.  
For example Sullivan, in decimal, uses channels from 384 to 511. This is not as easy to  
remember as Agency 03. But decimal is useful if you need to work from decimal talkgroup lists.  
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Special EDACS Features  
AFS Partial Entry Feature  
AFS is Uniden's method of encoding EDACS talkgroups.  
AFS stands for 'Agency-Fleet-Subfleet'.  
AFS talkgroups are used in all EDACS reception -- in ID Search, ID Lockout and ID Scan. The  
powerful AFS Partial Entry feature designed into the BCT8 lets you use either a complete  
talkgroup code, or just the most significant part.  
This feature lets you expand or narrow searching and  
scanning to one of 4 levels. By entering only the desired part  
of an AFS talkgroup, you can select 128 talkgroups, 8  
talkgroups, or a single talkgroup.  
For example, you could program every talkgroup in a police  
department with just 4 key presses. You can use the AFS  
Partial Entry feature anywhere you need to specify EDACS  
talkgroup.  
Your BCT8 can also enter or display EDACS talkgroups in decimal format (0-2047).  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
, then press E.  
or  
3. Use the or key to select  
4. Use the or key to select  
, then press  
E.  
You can use this feature to translate decimal talkgroups lists to the much more powerful  
AFS format.  
Examples of how you might use AFS are shown above in the description of an EDACS  
trunked system, and elsewhere in this manual. It is very easy to use. Be sure to become  
familiar with AFS Partial Entry, and your scanning will become far more flexible and efficient.  
EDACS ID Range Search  
When the scanner searches EDACS talk group IDs, the scanner can search within a range  
you set for Agency or Fleet listings. For example if you want to search within the 01 agency,  
.
while in Hold mode press 0, 1,  
(decimal key) then SRCH. Or if you want to search within  
.
the 01 agency and 01 fleet, while trunking press 0, 1,  
(decimal key), 0, 1, then SRCH.  
To stop the ID range search, press SRCH.  
EDACS SCAT  
With the EDACS SCAT feature, the data stream transmissions will be eliminated allowing  
you to clearly monitor the voice communications on EDACS SCAT systems.  
To monitor EDACS SCAT systems you only need to program the frequency in the Trunk  
Tracking Programming mode. You do not need to enter group ID’s.  
Note: As EDACS SCAT is different from the other tracking feature, and it is not a feature  
which the scanner tracks any ID, you do not need to program Talk Group ID’s.  
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®
LTR Reception  
®
LTR Tracking  
LTR® (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or  
private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair  
services. These systems encode all trunking information as digital subaudible data that  
accompanies each transmission. Users on an LTR system are assigned to specific  
talkgroups, which are identified by the radio as six digit numbers.  
These numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where:  
A= Area code (0 or 1)  
H= Home repeater (01 through 20)  
U= User ID (000 through 254)  
When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the LTR mode, it first  
decodes the LTR data included with the transmission. In the ID Search mode, the scanner  
stops on the transmission and displays the talkgroup ID on the display. In the ID Scan mode,  
the scanner only stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talkgroup ID that you  
have stored in the bank’s talkgroup ID list and have not locked out.  
LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique ID code.  
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Motorola Reception  
Motorola Tracking  
There are really two types of Motorola trunking systems. These are usually referred to as  
Type I and Type II systems. Type I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF and  
UHF trunking systems use Type II.  
One important distinction between these two systems is the amount of data transmitted by  
each radio when its push-to-talk button (PTT) is pressed. Every radio in a trunked system is  
assigned a unique ID so the central site computer can identify it when it’s used. Both Type I  
and Type II systems place radios (or radio users) into groups, called talkgroups, and these  
talkgroups are also assigned unique IDs. Some radios have access to only one talkgroup,  
while others have access to many talkgroups. The talkgroup(s) each radio can access is  
called the radio’s affiliation(s).  
In a Type II system, when someone uses their radio, only the radio ID is transmitted when  
PTT is pressed, whereas in a Type I system the radio ID and its current affiliation are both  
transmitted when PTT is pressed.  
Why the difference? Type II systems are slightly more advanced because the central  
computer maintains a database which is used to determine each radio’s affiliation(s).  
Changes to a Type II system are easier than Type I because the system manager only  
needs to update the database instead of reprogramming individual radios.  
Another difference between the systems is that Type I systems are arranged in a Fleet-  
Subfleet hierarchy. For example, its possible for a city using a Type I system to designate 4  
Fleets, each with 8 Subfleets. Their fleets might be the Police Department, the Fire  
Department, Utilities, and Administration. The Police may decide to further divide their fleet  
into subfleets such as Dispatch, Tactical Operations, Detectives, North, South, East and  
West Side Patrols, and Supervisors. All the available police radios would then be assigned  
to one of the police subfleets. Determining the exact Fleet-Subfleet hierarchy for a particular  
area is referred to as Fleet Map Programming, which is discussed further in this manual.  
The disadvantage of a Type I system is that when PTT is pressed, the brief burst of data  
must contain the radio’s ID and its Fleet and Subfleet. This is three times the amount of data  
a Type II system radio sends, and as a result Type I systems usually accommodate fewer  
users than Type II systems.  
Even though there are many Type II systems, Type I systems are still in use. There are also  
Hybrid systems which are a combination of both Type I and Type II. Your scanner defaults  
to monitor Type II systems, but its possible to select a Preprogrammed Fleet Map or create  
a Custom Fleet Map for your area.  
For VHF and UHF Type II trunking systems, you will need to know the base, spacing  
frequencies and offset channels. See page 45 for details.  
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Fleet Map Programming  
If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank for Motorola, press TRUNK to start Multi-  
Track, and you will see user IDs on the display. Since the BCT8 defaults to Type II systems,  
all the IDs will appear as numbers. However, if you notice a mix of odd and even user IDs,  
for example 6477, 2560, 6481, 6144, 1167, etc., then you are probably monitoring either a  
Type I or Hybrid systems.  
You may also notice that you are missing responses when you hold on an active ID. Unlike  
Type II, Type I/Hybrid systems require a Fleet Map that sets specific Fleet-Subfleet  
parameters. It is easy to select a Fleet Map for your scanner; what is not always easy is  
selecting or programming a map that matches your particular area.  
There are 16 preset Fleet Maps listed in the Appendix that you can choose, and these are  
usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/Hybrid trunk tracking bank. If you  
choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversations, then you'll  
have to program your own Fleet Map.  
Selecting Preset Fleet Map  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
(Type 1 system), then press E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
4. Use the or key to select the map you want, then press  
E. The scanner returns to FLEET Map list item.  
Note: You will now begin to see Type I Fleet-Subfleet IDs. For  
example, 100-12, 100-9, 000-12, 400-8, etc.  
See "User Defined Fleet Maps in the Appendix" for  
more information about Type I IDs.  
How do you know if the preset map is correct? You will have to listen to see if you're  
following complete conversations. If not, you should try another preset map.  
Programming a User Fleet Map  
You may want to read "User Defined Fleet Maps" in the Appendix before programming a  
Fleet Map. It contains a detailed explanation of Scanner Fleet Map Programming, as well as  
a table listing the Fleet Map Size Codes.  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
(Type 1 system), then press  
E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
4. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
5. Use the or key to select the size code for the first block,  
then press E.  
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The next available block appears on the display.  
6. Repeat step 5 until you have selected a size code for each  
block.  
For details about each size code, see "Fleet Map Size Codes"  
in the Appendix.  
Programming a Hybrid System  
A Hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some blocks designated as Type II blocks.  
To program a Hybrid system, follow the steps listed in "Programming a User Fleet Map" in  
the previous section. However, if you want a block to be Type II, select Size Code  
.
When you begin searching a trunking bank with a Hybrid Fleet Map, you will see both types  
of system IDs. That is, Type II IDs usually appear as an even number without a dash; Type I  
IDs appear as a three or four digit number, followed by a hyphen, followed by a one or two  
digit number.  
Setting the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel for Motorola  
VHF/UHF Trunked Systems  
To properly track Motorola VHF and UHF trunked systems, you must enter what is known as  
the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channels for each system.  
To find these out, check the scanner.uniden.com or www.trunktracker.com and other  
web sites and frequency resources.  
To enter the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel: (You can set up to three sets  
of these, but almost all systems only use one set)  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
(Motorola Type2 VHF) or  
(Motorola Type2  
UHF), then press E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
4. Use the keypad to enter Configuration Block Number(1-3).  
5. Use the keypad to enter a new Base Frequency, then press  
E.  
6. Press the key and select  
for entering the Spacing  
Frequency.  
7. Use the keypad to enter a new Spacing Frequency, then  
press E.  
Note: You can only enter within a range of 5-100 kHz, and 5 or  
12.5 kHz multiples.  
8. Press the key and select  
for entering the Offset  
Channel.  
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9. Use the keypad to enter a new Offset Channel, then press E.  
Notes:• You can only input within a range of 380-759.  
• If the system is not tracking properly, you may need to  
try a new Base Frequency or Offset Channel, or you  
may be missing frequencies from the system.  
• You can set up to three Base, Spacing and Offsets for Motorola VHF/UHF trunked  
systems.  
Toggling the Status Bit  
On Type II trunking systems there is a method by which specialized types of communications  
utilize unique talkgroup numbers. An emergency call will occur on a unique talkgroup from its  
primary assignment, for example. Because the BCT8 defaults to Status-Bit ON mode, you  
never need to worry about missing these transmissions. If you have programmed talkgroup  
33264 into Scan List memory, for example, and there is an emergency call within the group,  
you will hear it on 33264.  
The only time you may wish to turn Status Bits OFF is if you're trying to figure out the proper  
Fleet Map of a Type I trunking system.  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
(Motorola TYPE2 800MHz),  
(Motorola Type2  
VHF) or  
(Motorola Type2 UHF), then press E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
or  
, then press E. The scanner returns to  
Status Bit list item.  
Control Channel Only Mode  
When this function is activated, trunking is performed using Control Channel data only.  
Voice channel (also known as "DATA channel") frequencies do not have to be programmed  
into memory. This feature only applies to Motorola 800 MHz systems.  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
(Motorola Type2 800MHz) or  
(Motorola Type1  
800 MHz), then press E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
4. Use the or key to select a plan from 4 frequency plans,  
then press E. The scanner returns to Control Channel Only  
list item.  
Note: You must choose a plan before you begin to Control Channel Trunk (Only when 800  
MHz system is selected).  
When you deselect Control Channel only mode,  
appears on the display.  
Read the descriptions of the Plan 1~4 for details on which may apply for you.  
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PL1 (plan 1): This plan is the most common. Use Plan 1 if the last three digits of ALL the  
frequencies in use end in one of the following three digits: 125, 375, 625, or 875 (example:  
856.1125, 860.7375, 859.6625, 855.8875).  
PL2 (plan 2): If the last three digits of frequencies are less than 860.000 and end in one of  
the following three digits (125, 375, 625, or 875) and if ANY other frequencies end in (000,  
250, 500, or 750) use Plan 2.  
PL3 (plan 3): If the last three digits of ALL the frequencies in use end in one of the  
following three digits (000, 250, 500, or 750) use Plan 3.  
PL4 (plan 4): If the last three digits of frequencies are less than 866.0000 and end in one  
of the following three digits (000, 250, 500, or 750) and if ANY other frequencies end in  
(125, 375, 625, or 875) use Plan 4.  
Of course you will know the Control Channel frequency itself so that will help you determine  
the proper plan. If you try one plan and you receive errors (such as the scanner jumping to  
channels that are obviously not part of the system), you should try an alternate Plan.  
Notes:You can assign a Fleet Map to TYPE 1 or Hybrid systems scanned in Control  
Channel Only mode by going into the Trunk Programming mode. You can also pro-  
gram IDs, set a delay, and all the other parameters for systems scanned in this  
mode. You can then either search the system to find new IDs or you can program  
IDs into memory and then scan them.  
• The Control Channel Only feature is an extremely powerful tool. You can use it to  
determine if systems you are familiar with may have added new frequencies or you  
can use it to discover new systems by simply finding active control channels (using  
Search) and then programming them for Control Channel operation only.  
Remember that this feature only applies to Motorola 800 systems, that you do have  
to set the proper system type (800 MHz of Type 1 or Type 2) and you do have to  
program the Control Channel frequency into memory and identify the frequency as  
trunked in the Trunk Programming mode.  
Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code)  
When this function is disabled, the radio looks for squelch before returning to the Control  
Channel instead of waiting for the Disconnect Tone. Only in rare instances will you need to  
adjust the default settings. The condition to return to Control Channels depends on whether  
the signal is present or not.  
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to change.  
2. Use the or key to select  
(Motorola TYPE2 800MHz),  
(Motorola Type2  
VHF) or  
(Motorola Type2 UHF), then press E.  
3. Use the or key to select  
4. Use the or key to select  
, then press E.  
or  
, then press E.  
Note: Set the SQL control so that you hear a hissing, and the scanner will remain on the  
voice channel (even when a disconnect tone is transmitted or there is no signal at  
all).  
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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:  
EXT.  
SP.  
DC 12V  
REE  
ANT.  
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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Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed:  
1. Press and hold RMT for 2 seconds to activate the Remote  
mode.  
2. Select the transfer speed except for  
the scanner will start Remote mode.  
, then press E and  
A unique feature of the BCT8 is that all the front panel keys on the radio remain operational  
in Remote mode.  
For information on purchasing BCT8 Scanner software to program and control your BCT8,  
you can contact the following:  
Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988  
(Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time  
Monday through Friday)  
scanner.uniden.com  
PC Control Parameter  
For your information:  
Transfer speed : 9600/19200/38400/57600 bps (adjustable)  
Start/Stop bit : 1 bit, 1 bit  
Data Length  
Parity Check  
Code  
Flow Control  
Return Code  
: 8 bit  
: None  
: ASCII code  
: None  
: Carriage Return only  
Clone Mode  
You will need to purchase a RS232C straight cable a null modem adapter. RS232C straight  
cables are available as male to male or male to female. Even if the RS232C straight cable  
you buy already has the male to male connectors, you will still have to have the null modem  
adapter. On the next page you will see the pin connections that are internal to a standard  
device. (These items are available at your local electronics stores.)  
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To connect the Scanner to Scanner:  
Null Modem Adapter  
Pin connections  
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.).  
Male  
DB9  
Female  
DB9  
4
3
1
2
3
4
2
6 & 1  
5
5
6
7
8
9
4
8
7
Not used  
EXT.  
SP.  
DC 12V  
REMTE  
EXT.  
SP.  
DC 12V  
REMTE  
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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5. The data transfer begins from the First Unit to the Clone Unit.  
During the data transfer, both scanners show the following  
displays.  
send data  
receive data  
When the data transfer is complete,  
displays.  
If the data transfer is not successful, the following error  
message will appear.  
.
Note: • To clear  
, press  
(decimal key).  
Note • Once you have completed the cloning of the scanners, reset the scanners by  
turning the scanners OFF and then ON again. This is particularly important to know  
if you wish to clone another scanner right away.  
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Care and Maintenance  
General Use  
• Turn the scanner OFF before disconnecting the power.  
• Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.  
• If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.  
The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss.  
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 may provide better reception.  
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 may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated  
signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.  
Press L/O to lockout the channel, and then press HOLD/RESUME to resume scanning.  
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Troubleshooting  
If your BCT8 is not performing properly, try the following steps.  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Going by patrol cars and 1. Make sure you are scanning in Highway Mode.  
not receiving alarms.  
2. Check antenna connections.  
3. Conditions to activate the alarm are variable and depend upon the timing of  
the dispatcher transmissions and proximity of patrol car to your vehicle. Also,  
terrain and other factors may be involved.  
4. Officer has the ability to turn off the mobile extender when off-duty, or when  
going to court, etc., but will normally leave extender operating when on traffic  
duty.  
5. If you’re monitoring user-programmed frequencies, switch to one of the  
preprogrammed frequency banks.  
6. Check to see if MUTE and FLASH are both turned off.  
7. Some priority frequencies may be locked out.  
Scanner won't work.  
Improper reception.  
Scan won't stop.  
1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.  
2. Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet  
controlled by the wall switch.  
3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.  
1. Check the antenna connection.  
2. Move the scanner.  
3. You may be in a remote area which could require an optional multi-band  
antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.  
1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 15, "Setting the Squelch".  
2. Check the antenna connection.  
3. Check to see if many of the channels are Locked Out.  
If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel.  
4. Review each channel's frequency to see if it is still stored in Memory and is  
correct.  
5. It's possible that none of the programmed frequencies are currently active.  
Scan won't start.  
1. Press PVT/HWT key again.  
2. Adjust the SQL control.  
3. Check to see if all channels are Locked Out.  
Weather Scan won't  
work.  
1. Adjust squelch threshold - refer to page 15, "Setting the Squelch".  
2. Check the antenna.  
Radio transmissions  
(conversations) are  
cutting in and out in  
Highway mode.  
1. The priority system is checking for alarms. Use HOLD/RESUME to hold on  
a frequency without checking priority channels every two seconds.  
2. Select Priority off mode or Priority only mode.  
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If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps.  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Scanner won't track.  
1. Missing the Data Frequency.  
2. Change to a Type 1 Scanner setup.  
Review Fleet Map Programming on page 45.  
Scanner won't stop  
1. No IDs have been programmed.  
during Scan List mode.  
2. The IDs you have stored are not active.  
Scanner will not acquire  
data channel.  
1. Adjust the squelch for Trunking mode - refer to page 29.  
2. Missing the frequency used for the data channel.  
Check your frequency list.  
Missing replies to  
conversations.  
1. Change a Type 1 scanner setup.  
Review Fleet Map Programming on page 44.  
2. Try another Preset Fleet Map or Program your own Fleet Map.  
3. Check to see that all of the system's frequencies have been entered.  
Channel Activity  
Indicators are flashing  
but no sound is heard.  
1. May be a telephone interconnect call, which are intentionally blocked by  
your scanner.  
2. The ID on your display is not active.  
Scanner not tracking an  
EDACS system properly.  
1. Logical channel numbers (frequencies) for the system are not programmed  
in the correct order. Check frequency resources and reprogram.  
2. Not all frequencies for the system are programmed.  
Check frequency resources.  
If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional  
information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and  
phone number is listed in the warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate  
assistance, please call Customer Service at (800)297-1023.  
If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com for additional information.  
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Specifications  
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date  
of manufacture.  
Channel:  
250  
Banks:  
5 (50 channels each)  
Service Bands:  
9 preprogrammed search bands  
(including the NOAA and Canada Weather Service band)  
Frequency Range:  
25.0-28.0 MHz Petroleum Prod., CB Class D channels,  
Business and Forest Products  
28.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band  
29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low Band  
50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band  
108-137 MHz  
137-144 MHz  
144-148 MHz  
148-174 MHz  
400-420 MHz  
420-450 MHz  
450-470 MHz  
470-512 MHz  
806-956 MHz  
Aircraft Band  
Military Land Mobile  
2 Meter Amateur Band  
VHF High Band  
Federal Government  
70 cm Amateur Band  
UHF Standard Band  
UHF T Band  
800 Band  
Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140)  
Scan Rate:  
100 channels per second (conventional mode)  
Search Rate:  
100 steps per second (Normal Search)  
300 steps per second (Turbo Search)  
Audio Output:  
Maximum 2.6W (2.2W normal @ 10% THD)  
8 ohms (57 mm outer diameter)  
Internal Speaker:  
Power Requirements: AD140U AC Adapter (12V DC, 500mA)  
Antenna:  
Telescopic Antenna (included)  
Window Mount Antenna (included)  
BNC type  
Antenna Jack:  
External Jacks:  
External Speaker (EXT.SP.) (3.5 mm)  
DC 12 V Power Jack, (center is positive)  
Remote Control (REMOTE) Jack (DB-9)  
7.06 in. (W) x 6.10 in. (D) x 2.44 in. (H)  
176.5mm (W) x 152.5mm (D) x 50.8mm (H)  
1.1 kg (38.8 oz.)  
Size:  
Weight:  
Features and specifications are all subject to change without notice.  
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Appendix  
State Cord Order  
NO. Code  
State Name  
NO. Code  
State Name  
1
AK  
AL  
AR  
AZ  
CA  
CO  
CT  
DC  
DE  
FL  
Alasaka  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
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57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
NB  
NY  
OH  
OK  
OR  
PA  
RI  
Nevada  
2
Alabama  
Arkansas  
Arizona  
New York  
Ohio  
3
4
Oklahoma  
Oregon  
5
California  
Colorado  
Connecticut  
District of Columbia  
Delaware  
Florida  
6
Pennsylvania  
Rhode Island  
South Carolina  
South Dakota  
Tennessee  
Texas  
7
8
SC  
SD  
TN  
TX  
UT  
VA  
VT  
WA  
WI  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
GA  
IA  
Georgia  
Iowa  
Utah  
ID  
Idaho  
Virginia  
IL  
Illinois  
Vermont  
IN  
Indiana  
Washington  
Wisconsin  
West Virginia  
Wyoming  
KS  
KY  
LA  
MA  
MD  
ME  
MI  
Kansas  
Kentucky  
Louisiana  
Massachusetts  
Maryland  
Maine  
WV  
WY  
Michigan  
Minnesota  
Missouri  
MN  
MO  
MS  
MT  
NC  
ND  
NE  
NH  
NJ  
NM  
Mississippi  
Montana  
Noth Carolina  
North Dakota  
Nebraska  
New Hampshire  
New Jersey  
New Mexico  
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Preset Fleet Maps  
E1P1  
E1E2  
Block  
Block  
Size Code  
Size Code  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
E1P3  
E1P4  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
E1P5  
E1P6  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 10  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
E1P7  
E1P8  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 10  
SIZE CODE 10  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
Block  
Size Code  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 1  
SIZE CODE 1  
SIZE CODE 2  
SIZE CODE 2  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
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E1P9  
E1P10  
Block  
Block  
Size Code  
Size Code  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
E1P11  
E1P12  
Block  
Size Code  
Block  
Size Code  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 4  
E1P13  
E1P14  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 10  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
E1P15  
E1P16  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 4  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
Block  
Size Code  
SIZE CODE 3  
SIZE CODE 10  
SIZE CODE 10  
SIZE CODE 11  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 0  
SIZE CODE 12  
(SIZE CODE 12)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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User Defined Fleet Maps  
Type I Programming Information  
When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs are divided into 8  
equal sized blocks. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must  
select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8  
blocks, you have defined the Fleet Map for the system you're tracking. Each size code  
determines the number of Fleets, Subfleets, and IDs each block will have. For example, a  
size code of "4" has one Fleet, which is divided into 16 separate Subfleets, and it has a total  
of 512 individual IDs.  
When a block is assigned a size code, the Fleet or Fleets created within the block are  
assigned a Type I ID. The way these IDs display on your scanner depends on the block  
number and the blocks size code. When a Type I ID displays, the left most digit represents  
the block which contains the ID. The next two or three digits identify which Fleet is active,  
and the last digit(s) identifies the Subfleet.  
Block  
(1 digit)  
Subfleet  
(1 or 2 digits)  
Which Fleet  
within the Block  
(2 or 3 digits)  
Your task is to program your fleet map with the same size code assignments as the trunked  
system. If you do this accurately, you'll track all the Fleet-Subfleet combinations used by the  
system. In other words, you'll hear complete communications while monitoring a trunked  
system.  
If you don't already know the size codes used, you'll have to guess at them. But since you  
don't have to figure out all the blocks at once, this isn't as hard as it seems. Select a size  
code for a block, and then press SRCH. Now listen to the communications. If you decide you  
are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with IDs assigned to the block you just  
programmed, then you've probably selected the right size code and can work on the next  
block of the map.  
Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common.  
SIZE CODE 3 and SIZE CODE 4 are probably the most common, followed by SIZE CODE  
10, SIZE CODE 11, and SIZE CODE 12.  
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Fleet Map Size Codes  
Blocks  
Used  
Size  
Fleets  
Subfleets  
IDs  
0
1
Reserves block for Type II IDs  
128  
16  
8
4
8
16  
64  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
8
2
3
8
128  
512  
32  
4
1
16  
4
5
64  
32  
32  
16  
8
6
8
32  
7
4
64  
8
4
128  
256  
256  
256  
1024  
2048  
4096  
9
4
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
4
8
2
16  
16  
16  
16  
1
1
1
Size Code Restrictions  
If you select SIZE CODE 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can  
be used for these codes.  
• SIZE CODE 12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6.  
• SIZE CODE 13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4.  
• SIZE CODE 14 can only be assigned to Block 0.  
Since these SIZE CODES require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next  
available block when programming a Fleet Map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an  
SIZE CODE 12, you will be prompted for Block 2, the next block available, instead of Block  
1. And if you assign Block 0 as SIZE CODE 14, you would not see another prompt because  
all available blocks have been used.  
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One Year Limited Warranty  
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.  
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden)  
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner,  
this Uniden product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the  
limitations or exclusions set out below.  
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no  
further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the  
Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered,  
or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by  
Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an  
authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E)  
used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured  
by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owners  
manual for this product.  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty  
at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or  
replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other  
cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in  
connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the  
unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE  
IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN  
LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,  
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING, BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE  
FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of  
America.  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the  
instructions in the owners manual you are certain that the product is defective, pack the  
Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The product should include all parts  
and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase  
and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be  
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:  
UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION  
Parts and Service Division  
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard  
Fort Worth, TX 76155  
(800) 554-3988, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday  
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