Page 2 - Terms and Definitions; Frequency
Terms and Definitions Frequency Radio signals are sent as waves through theair. These waves move up and down. Afrequency is the number of times in a certaintime period, usually a second, that thesewaves move all the way up and all the waydown and back to all the way up. For example:123.44 kHz means ...
Page 3 - Unpacking
Unpacking Carefully remove all items from the box. If there is any visibledamage, do not operate the equipment. Notify your dealer orshipping carrier immediately. For information or instructions on any problem that you may have,call the Uniden Customer Service Center at: (800) 297-1023 Monday throug...
Page 4 - Included with Your BCT-10 Scanner
Included with Your BCT-10 Scanner If any of these items are missing, please contact your place ofpurchase. OFF MUTE MODE ALAR M L/0 HOLD STA TE HIGHW AY SYSTEM The BCT-10 Highway Information System Windshield Mounting Bracket and Hardware Visor Clip Mounting Bracket BCT-10 Antenna Cigarette Adapter ...
Page 5 - Helpful Tips; Do not mount the unit in front of the heater or defroster vents.; Installation
Installation The BCT-10 uses a highly sensitive antenna to receive radiosignals. Its sensitivity and range depend on the method ofinstallation and the direction of the antenna in relation to the signalsource. Before you decide where to put your scanner, please keepin mind one important factor: For s...
Page 6 - Installing the Antenna; Flexible Mobile Antenna; Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver’s vision
Installing the Antenna BCT-10 Antenna 1. Pinch the sides of theantenna and attach it tothe BCT-10. Flexible Mobile Antenna 1. Mount the antenna on theinside of the windshield atthe far right-hand(passenger) side. Caution: Be sure the antenna does not obstruct the driver’s vision in any way. 2. Route...
Page 9 - Windshield Mounting; Windshield
Windshield Mounting 1. Find a good position for the BCT-10 on your windshield. Referto the Helpful Tips on page 5 for some guidelines on mountingpositions. 2. Put the metalmountingbracket onthewindshield toadjust it forbest position. 3. If necessary, adjust the metalmounting bracket so thatwhen you ...
Page 12 - Connecting the Power; Direct Connection; Connect the other wire to ground.; Fuse
Connecting the Power Direct Connection WARNING: The BCT-10 is designed to operate only with 12V DC, negative ground power systems. Operation of the uniton other voltages or polarities will cause damage tothe unit and may create a fire hazard. The straight power cord provided with the unit has bare w...
Page 13 - Push the connector firmly into the jack.; Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
3. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-10. Note: Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle operationor cause a tripping hazard. 4. Plug the power cord connector into the Control Unit at the jacklabeled “DC 12V.” Note: Push the connector firmly into the jack. Using the Cigarette Lig...
Page 14 - Replacing the Fuse; To replace the fuse, unscrew the top of the plug.
When installing the power cord, make sure that: • The socket is clean to allow proper contact. • The power cord does not block the antenna area of the unit. Your unit also comes with 10 power cord mounting clips. You canuse these clips to attach the power cord to the window frame orother parts of th...
Page 15 - Operating Instructions; Applying Power; TX
Operating Instructions Applying Power 1. Turn the OFF/VOLUMEcontrol counter clockwise topower on the scanner. Adjustthe volume about 1/4 turn. 2. During power-on, a self-testis performed. Check the frontcontrol panel for properoperation. 3. All the LED’s on the frontcontrol panel light up and thenum...
Page 16 - Adjusting the Squelch; Think of the Squelch Control as a gate.; Strong Signals
Adjusting the Squelch Think of the Squelch Control as a gate. 1. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. This raisesthe “Squelch Gate” so high that no signals can get through. 2. Turn the SQUELCH control fully clockwise until you hear ahiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything...
Page 18 - Selecting the State; the; The state codes are in alphabetical order by abbreviation.
Selecting the State 1. Select the state you areoperating in by pressing the S key repeatedly. If you press and hold the S key for 2 seconds, the selector moves rapidlythrough all the states andCanadian provinces. 2. The state code appears onthe display. See thefollowing page for a list ofState codes...
Page 19 - State Codes
State Codes Code State Code State AK Alaska NM New Mexico AL Alabama NV Nevada AR Arkansas NY New York AZ Arizona OH Ohio CA California OK Oklahoma CO Colorado OR Oregon CT Connecticut PA Pennsylvania DC District of Columbia RI Rhode Island DE Delaware SC South Carolina FL Florida SD South Dakota GA...
Page 20 - Selecting the Frequencies to Scan; Scanning All Frequencies; The; XX
Selecting the Frequencies to Scan Scanning All Frequencies Note: The Alert feature is not active in this mode. 1. To scan all frequencies(except Weather), press the S key repeatedly or press and hold the S key until “XX” is blinking onthe LED display. 2. All frequencies, except weather channels, are...
Page 21 - Scanning Highway Patrol Frequencies; press the; HP; HP
Scanning Highway Patrol Frequencies 1. To scan highway patrolfrequencies exclusively, press the M key repeatedly until HP is blinking in theLED display. 2. The HP LED lights up. 3. While scanning, the BCT-10displays the state code forthe state you selected. Whenthe BCT-10 detects an activefrequency,...
Page 22 - Scanning All Police Frequencies; LP
Scanning All Police Frequencies 1. To scan highway patrol andlocal police frequencies, press the M key repeatedly until LP isblinking on the LED display. 2. The LP and HP LED’s willlight up. 3. While scanning, the BCT-10 displays the statecode for the state youselected. When the BCT-10detects an act...
Page 23 - Press and Hold the
Highway Patrol Alarm In most cases, when you arewithin three miles of ahighway patrol unit, and amobile extender is in use,your BCT-10 will set off avisual and audible alarm. Thesignal strength will bedisplayed, and the LED willreturn to the HP display. Thetime the ALARM LED willstay on depends on t...
Page 24 - Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm Volume; Press the
2. The LR and SR LED’stoggle and you hear twoshor t beeps once eitherstandard or long rangemode is selected. Setting the Highway Patrol Alarm Volume You can set the Alert Tone volume to either Low, Medium, or High.To change the Alert Tone volume: 1. Press the A Key. 2. You hear a beep and theLED wil...
Page 25 - Muting the Highway Patrol Alarm; an alarm tone, press the
Muting the Highway Patrol Alarm While in the highway patrol mode you can turn off the alarm toneduring the time you are listening to a frequency or disable thealarm tone permanently. To disable the alarm tone while listeningto a frequency: 1. While in the highway patrolmode and after you receive an ...
Page 27 - Monitoring Weather Frequencies; To monitor weather; WX
Monitoring Weather Frequencies 1. To monitor weather frequencies, press the M key repeatedly until WX isblinking on the LED display. 2. While scanning, the BCT-10 will display WX. When theBCT-10 detects an activefrequency, it displays theweather channel in the LEDand stops scanning. 3. Press the L k...
Page 28 - Deleting Frequencies; one; Caution: When you lock out more than 50 frequencies, the first
Deleting Frequencies Some frequencies that have been preprogrammed into yourBCT-10 may not be of immediate interest to you, or a frequencymay be experiencing interference. You can lock out that frequencyfrom scanning. 1. When the scanner stopson the undesired frequency, press L one time. 2. To lock ...
Page 29 - Restoring Deleted Frequencies; To restore the deleted frequencies:
Restoring Deleted Frequencies Please note that you can only restore all deleted frequencies at thesame time. To restore the deleted frequencies: 1. Make sure the BCT-10 is notscanning. To stop the unitfrom scanning, turn theSQUELCH knob toward thefront of the BCT-10. 2. Press and hold the L key unti...
Page 30 - Using HOLD to Stay on a Selected Frequency; To monitor only one frequency:; While in the Hold mode, the Alarm feature is inactive!; To resume scanning and reactivate the Alert feature, press the
Using HOLD to Stay on a Selected Frequency When scanning stops on a desired frequency, you can lock ontothat frequency for as long as you like. To monitor only one frequency: 1. When the scanner stopson the desired frequency, press the H key. 2. The LED display nowindicates the service,either highwa...
Page 31 - Memory Backup; key twice to resume scanning.
If the BCT-10 stops on an undesired frequency, press the H key twice to force the unit to start scanning again before the end of thattransmission. BE CAREFUL!! When you are in the Hold mode, there will be no Alert tones or Warning light, even if you are onthe Alert frequency. REMEMBER!! When you app...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM
Troubleshooting If your BCT-10 is not performing properly, try the steps listedbelow. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Scanner is not working properly. Check power cord andin-line fuse. Check the Volume andSquelch settings. Signal is weak or distorted. Check antenna andantenna connection, orchange antenna....
Page 33 - Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for your BCT-10 are availablefrom your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden CustomerService Center by calling: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Central, Monday through Friday. Windshield Mounting Bracket and Hardware Visor Clip Mounti...
Page 34 - Specifications; Operating Temperature:
Specifications Size: 76W X 136.5D X 33H Weight: 180 g Power: 13.8 VDC Operating Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to +60° C (+140° F) Antenna: 50 Ω impedance RF Sensitivity: (FM 12dB signal to noise ratio at 3kHz deviation) 37.02 - 46.02 MHz 0.3 µ V 138.3450 - 172.0200 MHz 0.4 µ V 423.0000 - 508.4875 MHz ...
Page 35 - Operating Guide
BCT-10 HIGHWAY INFORMATION SYSTEM & PREPROGRAMMED WARNING SCANNER UBZZ01258ZZ MUTE MODE ALAR M L/0 HOLD STA TE HIGHW AY SYSTEM MUTE MODE ALAR M L/0 HOLD STA TE S OFF Operating Guide
Page 36 - Precautions; Before you use this scanner, please observe the following:
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to bewaterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, ordamage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT! The installation, posse...
Page 37 - Controls and Indicators
Controls and Indicators ALARM LED 5. 1. Highway Patrol LED 2. MUTE LED 6. HOLD LED 3. 2 Digit LED Display 7. Long Range LED 4. Standard Range LED 8. Local Police LED OFF MUTE MODE ALARM L/0 HOLD STA TE HIGHW AY SYSTEM B C D E F G J H K I I I L M A A. DC Input B. Speaker Out C. On/Off Volume D. ALARM...
Page 38 - CONTENTS
Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of UnidenAmerica Corporation. CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................. 1 Welcome ............................................................................... 1Features .....................
Page 39 - One Year Limited Warranty
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 retailowner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsm...
Page 40 - PAT. UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
PAT. UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENT NUMBERS: 3,883,808, 3,961,261, 3,962,644, 3,974,4503,974,452, 3,987,400, 3,996,521, 3,996,5224,000,468, 4,027,251, 4,057,760, 4,092,5944,100,497, 4,114,103, 4,123,715, 4,153,8774,156,193, 4,157,505, 4,179,662, 4,219,8214,270,217, 4,398,304, 4,409,6...
