Reset bct8 back to factory settings - Uniden BCT8 Base Scanner

have no idea what a BCT8 is

here is the manual

trunking usually incorporates a data frequency. sometimes it is stationary, and sometimes it is random. depending on the radio system in your area, it may be one or both. if it is consistent, just l/o that channel. i seriously doubt it has anything to do with your receiver or the firmware. Trunking is supposed to be hard to track, that's the point. the problem you're encountering is part of the system.
i would try to research the trunking system, if you can find that out, you can narrow down if it's a data channel or not. anything that is broadcast on the data channel (verbally) is also on another channel. just l/o.

It is firmware uniden may be able to flash the programing

The best programming instructions for the BCT8 are in the factory 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 systems in your area, and a lot of other useful scanning information, visit:

www.RadioReference.com

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

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

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

turn off scanner hold down the state/highway the number 2 and 9 then while holding the 3 buttons turn your scanner back on while holding the state/highway, 2 and 9 buttons if you did everything correct you will see a clear message show up and about 2 seconds later hear a beep

Hello.
Back to answer my own question.
I just found the problem. If you try to program one of these scanners (Uniden BCT8) and you keep getting a "pr9-loc" message every time you try to enter a frequency and "M-LOCK" is showing in the upper right corner of the display press and hold the M-Lock (E) key until it beeps twice and "M-LOCK" disappears from the display. You're now set to program.
Keith.

you may need an adapter. I had on come with my scanner.You should be able to get one a a dealer who sells and services scanners