User manual UNIDEN BCT7

[. . . ] 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 1 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of the BCT7 Highway Communications System & Scanning Radio!State-of-the-art engineering and advanced electronics provide you with a preprogrammed information radio designed for easy operation and dependability. With the BCT7 Scanning Radio, you can listen to thousands of Highway Patrol, police, and DOT frequencies, as well as Fire, News, Weather, CB and Private frequencies you program. Plus, the new built-in technology sounds an alarm when you are within an approximate 3 mile radius of a Highway Patrol unit! [. . . ] Two seconds later, the BCT7 begins searching that band. or > to change Á Press <(up or down) of thethe direction frequency search. OR Press B repeatedly to select another band. During Search, press L to lockout undesired frequencies that the scanner stops on. Note: AIR appears when searching the Aircraft Band. 18 CB Channel Search The 40 Citizen's Band (CB) channels comprise one of the 12 search bands available in the BCT7. Press < or > to change the channel search direction. Á 3. When the BCT7 finds CB communications, the CB channel and frequency displays. CB SRCH Notes: In the SEARCH function, you can turn the Data Skip feature on and off. (See "Data Skip, " page 20. ) For easy access to the CB search, do not change the search band from CB. Each time you access band search, the radio will begin searching in the CB channels automatically. Hold/Resume While Searching Press H to stop the search on any frequency of interest. Á Press H to resume searching. 19 Data Skip Your BCT7 automatically skips certain data channels which broadcast non-voice communications (primarily pagers). The data icon appears in the display. 20 Programming Your BCT7 contains 100 programmable memory channels available in the following frequency banks: Highway Police DOT News Fire Private 25 programmable channels (+ pre-programmed channels) 25 programmable channels (+ pre-programmed channels) 10 programmable channels (+ pre-programmed channels) 5 programmable channels (+ pre-programmed channels) 10 programmable channels (+ pre-programmed channels) 25 programmable channels ONLY You can add frequencies to the pre-programmed frequency banks, and create your own bank of up to 25 channels in the PRIVATE frequency bank. Note: Before programming, check the back of the unit and make sure the MEMOLOCK switch is set to OFF. (See "Memory Lock, " page 24. ) Memory Lock Off/On MEMOLOCK OFF ON ANT. 21 Programming Frequencies 1. Press B to find a frequency band you wish to search. Á 2. Select the bank where you want to program the frequency (Highway, Police, DOT, News, Fire or Private). The unprogrammed channel number and 000. 0000 flash on and off over the frequency you chose. Á 6. Press < or > keys to move to the channel where you wish to program the frequency (you may skip this step if you wish to simply place the frequency in the next available channel). 7. Press Q again to enter the frequency. Á 8. Press the B key to begin selecting another frequency to program. If you find a frequency you would like to program while in a general search of a band, press H to stop the search on the frequency, then follow programming steps 3 through 8. 22 Clearing a User-Programmed Frequency To erase a user-programmed frequency: 1. Press H twice to start search and hold on any frequency. Á 3. Press and hold > until 000. 0000 appears in the display. Á 5. Press < or > to select the Channel you want to clear. HOLD 7. Press Q to program 000. 0000 into memory. 23 Memory Lock To avoid accidental programming of your BCT7 after you have programmed all the frequencies to your satisfaction, slide the MEMOLOCK switch on the back panel of the radio to ON. Memory Lock Off/On MEMOLOCK OFF ON ANT. If you attempt to enter frequencies after you have locked the program, the display will show PRG-LOC. Slide the switch back to OFF to enter frequencies once again. Memory Back-up Your BCT7 has a memory back-up system that remembers your frequency selections and deletions when you turn off the unit. This memory lasts approximately 30 days without any external power to the unit. 24 Installation Mobile Installation Before starting installation, select a location for the radio bracket that is convenient for operation and does not interfere with the driver or passenger in the vehicle. Secure the bracket to a solid surface using the self tapping screws provided. Adjust the angle of the radio. Knob Star Washer Spacer WARNING 25 Connecting the Power The BCT7 is designed to be used in any vehicle which has a 12-volt DC negative ground electrical system. [. . . ] (7 NOAA weather service, 2 Canadian Coast Guard) PRIVATE: 25 channels fully user programmable (Total 100 programmable channels) Search Band: Total 12 Search bands: (All NFM except aircraft and CB bands) Display Frequency Coverage Steps 29 - 30 29. 000 to 30. 000 MHz 5 kHz 30 - 50 0. 000 to 50. 000 MHz 5 kHz 118 - 137 118. 000 to 136. 975 MHz (AM) 12. 5 kHz 137 - 144 137. 000 to 144. 000 MHz 5 kHz 144 - 148 144. 000 to 148. 000 MHz 5 kHz 148 - 174 148. 000 to 174. 000 MHz 5 kHz 406 - 420 406. 000 to 420. 000 MHz 12. 5 kHz 420 - 450 420. 000 to 450. 000 MHz 12. 5 kHz 450 - 470 450. 000 to 470. 000 MHz 12. 5 kHz 470 - 512 470. 000 to 512. 000 MHz 12. 5 kHz 806-956 806. 0000 to 823. 9875 MHz 12. 5 kHz 849. 1125 to 868. 9875 MHz 12. 5 kHz 894. 1125 to 956. 0000 MHz 12. 5 kHz CH 1 - 40 26. 9650 MHz - 27. 4050 MHz(AM) 10 kHz Scan Rate: Scan Delay: Audio Output: Antenna: Operating Temperature: Size: Weight: Up to 100 channels per second. 2 seconds Max 3W 50 ohms (Impedance) - 20ºC (- 4ºF) to + 60ºC (+ 140ºF) 5-1/5" (W) x 6-15/16" (D) x 1-5/8" (H) 1 lb 11oz. Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Sub-part C as of date of manufacture. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. 34 BCT 7 SQ BCT 7 Highway Communications System & Preprogrammed Warning Scanner UBUD01250ZZ WARNING MUTE LOCKOUT HIGHWAY HOLD/RESUME FIRE/NEWS WX/PVT PUSH FLASH VOL STATE HIGHWA Y POL/DOT SEARCH BAND PROG PUSH ALERT OPERATING GUIDE Precautions Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT! The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdiction. [. . . ]