Uniden BCT15 - Manual (Page 51)

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Operation
Operation
Before you apply power, there are a few basic operations to get the scanner ready.
Those are covered below. If some seem out of a logical order it is only so you can
use the BCT15 more quickly. For example, some of these action are required for
basic programming or menu options.
Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch
To turn the scanner on, rotate [VOL] clockwise. Turn the knob to a comfortable
sound level.
Rotate the squelch control [SQ] clockwise until you either hear a broadcast or
noise just stops. The control is now set for strong signals. If you desire to hear a
weaker signal, turn it counter clockwise from that point until you hear background
noise once more.
Setting the Display Backlight
Press
F
.
f
appears on the display. Repeatedly press [VOL] to reach your desired
level from Off, Low, Medium, and High.
Setting Alert Mute
Your scanner provides several varieties of alert tones for various situations such
as a signal received on a BearTracker priority system, a channel alert, an alert for
Close Call detection, and GPS alerts. You can silence their sounding using two
approaches. The Alert LED will light to warn of Priority Channel, or BearTracker
activity. It will also light in conjunction with GPS settings. The Close Call LED lights
in response to Close Call hits.
Temporary Alert Mute
Press [VOL/MUTE]. This mutes the alert action for about 3 minutes. The
M
icon in
the lower left corner of the display flashes to confirm this setting.
Continuous Alert Mute
Press and hold [VOL/MUTE]. The
M
icon remains on and not flashing.