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Uniden BCT8 Base Scanner - Page 2 Questions & Answers
Have a BCT8 in my
hello this could be caused by the transmission from the dodge you can buy suppressers that will eliminate this problem or place a resister across the power terminals ,second solution turn squelch fully clockwise hope this helps goodluck
No owners manual
You can download and print your scanner manual, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BCT8om.pdf
If you don't have it already, you will need to download and install the latest version of Adobe Reader - a free program - before you can download the manual.
Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's
Voice is not clear...sounds muffled
hello depending on what sort of transmissions you are listening to all should be set to NFM ,cb radio will be set at AM ,radio stations WFM so check the mode you are using this could be your problem
.........i want to switch my scanner over to
Sorry, but the Uniden Bearcat BCT8 is an analog-only scanner, and there is no magic that will enable it to receive and process digital signals. EDACS, however, is NOT a digital system. It's discussed at length in the BCT8 operating manual, which also contains step-by-step programming instructions for EDACS systems. You can also find a lot of useful information on EDACS, and specifics on systems in use in your area, at: www.RadioReference.com
If you don't have the manual for your scanner, you can download and print it, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BCT8om.pdf
Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's
Can this scanner convert over to be ditital.in
Sorry, but the BCT8 is an analog only scanner, and there is no way to convert it to digital. Your only option is to upgrade to a scanner that is factory equipped to handle digital signals.
Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's
How do you start to program a bct8 800 mz scanner
Programming conventional frequencies into the scanner's PRIVATE bank is simple, but programming trunking systems is a detailed process that will take some research and probably some practice. The best instructions for both types of programming are found in the factory operating manual that you can download and print, at no cost, here:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BCT8om.pdf
For a comprehensive database of active frequencies and trunking systems in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com
Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's
I am trying to program my Uniden BCT8 to track LTR
LTR systems must be entered in a specific order so that channel 1 is 1st, channel 2 is 2nd etc...
Are you sure that the BCT8 tracks LTR systems? A Radio Shack PRO 92 tracks all 3 trunking systems (analog) including Motorola and LTR, while some Uniden only track 1, and some don't do trunking systems at all.
Don't know how to program the scanner
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BCT8om.pdf
Programming instructions can be found in the manual link shown above.
Frequency and talkgroup information for your local area can be found at:
http://www.radioreference.com
I have a uniden bearcat trunktracker 3
If you have Adobe Acrobat reader, you should be able to view the manual at the following link:
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BCT8om.pdf
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Free loco frequencies
For a comprehensive database of active frequencies and systems in your local area, and a lot of other useful scanning info, visit:
www.RadioReference.com
BillB
How do i get frequencies for my area
For a comprehensive database of active frequencies and systems in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:
www.RadioReference.com
BillB
I wanna hear phone conversations
Cell phones: forget it; most are digital, most scanners block out the frequencies, and they made it against the law. Only analog cellphones on radios made 10 years ago were receivable. That being said, IF you have an older cordless phone (analog), try searching the 46MHz and 49MHz bands; there were also some analog cordless phones in the 920MHz range, but of course, you wouldn't want to listen to any of those frequencies that I've mentioned.
Cant seem to get it to pick up local frequencies
Can't really diagnose the problem without more information, but make sure that your antenna is connected properly and that you've programmed frequencies that are active in your area. For a quick function check, program the frequency 162.55, 162.4, 162.475, 162.425, 162.45, 162.5, 162.525, 161.65, 161.775, or 163.275 into your scanner. One of them, probably the first one, will be the primary weather frequency in your area. If the scanner picks up the weather broadcast you'll know that it's working.
Can any one please tell me where i can get free
I have included the links and info below and will let you take it from there
Heads up that in some countries / States this can carry severe penalty.
I cannot give any direct information and it up to you to make sure you apply to the laws of your state etc
A good source of information are the two sites below
Frequencies
Scanner software
With any luck you will also find either the manual or a link to it there as well as quite a lot of other useful information that would give you guidance as to the legality
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