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    							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
    MUTEMODEALERTL/0HOLDSTATE
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    							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
    MUTEMODE MODEALERTL/0HOLDSTATE
    OFF
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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 lighter plug contains a 1-ampere fuse to protect it
    from power surges.
    1. To replace the fuse, unscrew the top of the plug.
    2. Remove the fuse and replace it with the same type.
    3. To replace the top, push in
    the two metal contacts and
    twist into place.
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    Connecting the Power
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    							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 always comes on
    with the last settings selected
    and in the last mode of
    operation.
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    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    09
    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    TX
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    							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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    Operating Instructions
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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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    Operating Instructions
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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 province codes.
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    Operating Instructions
    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    TX
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    							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 Louisiana WY Wyoming
    MA Massachusetts AB Alberta
    MD Maryland BC British Columbia
    ME Maine MB Manitoba
    MI Michigan NB New Brunswick
    MN Minnesota NF Newfoundland
    MO Missouri NS Nova Scotia
    MS Mississippi NT Northwest Territories
    MT Montana ON Ontario
    NC North Carolina PE Prince Edward Island
    ND North Dakota PQ Quebec
    NE Nebraska SK Saskatchewan
    NH New Hampshire YT Yukon Territories
    NJ New Jersey XX All Frequencies
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    							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
    until HP is blinking in the LED
    display.
    2. The HP LED lights up.
    3. While scanning, the BCT-12
    displays the state code for
    the state you selected. When
    the BCT-12 detects an active
    frequency, it displays HP in
    the LED display and stops for
    two seconds before it
    resumes scanning.
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    Operating Instructions
    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    HP
    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    HP
    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    MUTE
    HOLDALT HP
    LP W/A
    HPTX
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