Uniden Bct12 Highway Warning Scanner Owners Manual

6. Place the bracket and the
BCT-12 in the proper location
on the windshield of your
vehicle and press the suction
cups firmly against the
windshield. If the BCT-12
does not fit flush against the
windshield, try a different
position on the metal
mounting bracket.
7. Adjust the angle of the
antenna as close to straight
up or down as possible.
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Installation
VOLUME
OFF
VOLUME
OFF
VOLUME
OFF
SQUELCH
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Connecting the Power
Direct Connection
WARNING:The BCT-12 is designed to operate only with 12V DC,
negative ground power systems. Operation of the unit
on other voltages or polarities will cause damage to
the unit and may create a fire hazard.
The straight power cord provided with the unit has bare wires at
one end and a small connector at the other end.
1. Connect the positive wire to a 12V DC source in your vehicle’s
fuse box.
2. Connect the other wire to ground.
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OFF
Fuse
Box...

3. Run the power cord from the fuse box to the BCT-12.
Note:Ensure the cord does not interfere with vehicle
operation or cause a tripping hazard.
4. Plug the power cord connector into the BCT-12 at the jack
labeled “DC 12V.”
Note:Push the connector firmly into the jack.
Using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
1. Insert the small connector
into the jack on the side of
the unit.
2. Insert the other end into the
cigarette lighter socket of
your vehicle.
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Connecting the Power
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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 can
use these clips to attach the power cord to the window frame or
other parts of the vehicle, keeping it neat and out of the way. Use
the double-sided foam tape squares to attach each clip. Slip the
power cord into the clip to hold it securely in place.
Replacing the Fuse
The cigarette...

Operating Instructions
Applying Power
1. Turn the OFF/VOLUME
control counterclockwise to
power on the scanner. Adjust
the volume about 1/4 turn.
2. During power-on, a self-test is performed. Check the front
control panel for proper operation.
3. All the LED’s on the front
control panel light up and the
numbers 1 through 9 count
up on the LED display. An
Alert tone is also sounded.
This tells you that the
scanner is working properly.
4. The currently selected state
appears on the display. The
BCT-12...

Adjusting the Squelch
Think of the Squelch Control as a gate.
1. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. This raises
the “Squelch Gate” so high that no signals can get through.
2. Turn the SQUELCH control fully clockwise until you hear a
hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets
through ... noise, weak signals, and strong signals.
3. Turn the SQUELCH control back counter clockwise just until
the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only strong
signals through.
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4. Sometimes when you open the Squelch, you may trigger the
Alert feature even though no highway patrol cars are in the
area. If this happens, turn the SQUELCH control
counterclockwise until the “rushing” noise stops. Then turn the
BCT-12 off, and back on, to reset the Alert feature.
Note:In metropolitan areas, you may want to adjust the
Squelch control more counterclockwise to reduce the
range of the Alert feature. When set fully
counterclockwise, Squelch limits the Alert range to a
short distance.
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Selecting the State
See the foldout inside the front cover or your Quick Reference
Guide for key positions.
1. Select the state you are operating in by pressing the
Skey
repeatedly. If you press and hold the
Skey for 2 seconds,
the selector moves rapidly through all the states and Canadian
provinces.
2. The state code appears on
the display. See the following
page for a list of state codes
and Canadian provinces.
Note:The state codes are in alphabetical order by
abbreviation, followed by the Canadian...

State and Canadian Province 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 Georgia TN Tennessee
HI Hawaii TX Texas
IA Iowa UT Utah
ID Idaho VA Virginia
IL Illinois VT Vermont
IN Indiana WA Washington
KS Kansas WI Wisconsin
KY Kentucky WV West Virginia
LA...

Selecting the Frequencies to Scan
Once you have selected the State or Canadian province, you are
ready to select the frequencies you want to scan.
Scanning Highway Patrol Frequencies
This mode scans State Police/Highway Patrol frequencies by
state. Mobile extender and other enforcement channels are priority
checked for activity.
Note:The priority check can be turned off by pressing and
holding the Alert key for 1.5 seconds.
1. To scan highway patrol
frequencies exclusively,
press the
Mkey repeatedly...