BCT 15x question

[lbyanks186]

Im trying to delete the pre loaded states from the memory of my BCT 15x because I am having problem with it defaulting to them. I tried initializing the memory and it worked but the second part where the directions say it will ask about restoring the factory presets and u can select no that part is not comming up. any ideas how to delete stuff from the factory set up?

 

[UPMan]

State-by-state proprogrammed info cannot be deleted. See StatebyStateScanning < UnidenMan4 < TWiki to turn them off.

 

[lbyanks186]

OK thanks, do you know if theres a way you can take them out of the scanning menu? so when your going through to select you systems such as cb air marine ect the state will not be in there? and im assuming its the same with all the custom "1-10" systems you also cannot delete?

 

[UPMan]

You cannot delete them. But, it is easy enough to just turn them off if you don't want them.

 

[lbyanks186]

okay thanks

 

[eaf1956]

Good to Know

You cannot delete them.

Good to know that I had thought about getting a 15X now I know NOT to!

 

[garys]

Good to know that I had thought about getting a 15X now I know NOT to!

If you lock them out, you'll never even know that they're there. I have one for a few months and haven't even noticed the state frequencies. It's an excellent scanner in it's own right, especially if you don't need digital.

 

[thumper35]

i just bought this same scanner and im fairly new to scanning and had a old hand held. now i bought this one and found out there is a bunch of new code instead of entering the 7 digit code there is a easyier way . can anyone help me to understand these new codes and how to input them into the new scanner to avoid entering the 7 digit code anymore for the specifc city i want to listen to

 

[UPMan]

I think you are in need of some basic information about how trunked radio systems work. Check out the articles linked at:

ScannerManuals < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

 

[thumper35]

no i just need a quick guidance into how to input the new codes instead of enterng the old 7 digit codes the old way.i have had a hand held scanner for many years and now ive upgraded to this new digital scanner and see that there are new code that im not familair with as im use to doing it the old way

 

[scanpprcn]

Good to know that I had thought about getting a 15X now I know NOT to!

Guys, don't give up on this scanner. It is one of the most sensitive scanners I've owned. The flood of options available are truly amazing.

Do we all understand that the ability or not to delete these preloaded state systems has nothing to do with your personal programming options? You can choose to use the preloaded stuff or not. I personally don't use them and they're all off and not in any "system" in my 15X.

It's like buying a new car that comes with some color of floor mats that you just don't like. Don't spoil the deal on the great car for the floor mats. Just throw them in the trunk and drive outta there... Who cares if you can't refuse them in the deal? Besides, maybe someday those floor mats will come in handy...

 

[UPMan]

no i just need a quick guidance into how to input the new codes instead of enterng the old 7 digit codes the old way.i have had a hand held scanner for many years and now ive upgraded to this new digital scanner and see that there are new code that im not familair with as im use to doing it the old way

Then you need to start by understanding what those "codes" are. (For trunked systems, you need to enter the system frequencies and the Talk Group IDs for the channels in the system you want to hear.)

See the articles I linked to above.

 

[medic4744]

I agree the manual is just so vague and the programing is not easy

 

[medic4744]

what is the best programing software for the bct15x?

 

[ka3jjz]

You can get your feet wet using the freeware FreeScan. We host the user guide in our wiki.

When you are comfortable you can try out ProScan or ARC-XT - both are very popular...the links for all of this are below (in blue)

Popular Software for Uniden Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki

FreeScan User Guide - The RadioReference Wiki

73 Mike

 

[N1SQB]

State-by-state proprogrammed info cannot be deleted. See StatebyStateScanning < UnidenMan4 < TWiki to turn them off.

What is Uniden's logic or reasoning for not allowing the end user to delete them if they want to?


Manny

 

[medic4744]

do you need to purchase any of these

 

[ka3jjz]

As mentioned, Freescan is freeware. The other 2 are commercial. Each has their own strong/weak points and you should try all 3 out to see which one you like.

73 Mike

 

[medic4744]

so far freescan ...proscan is great...just have to figure out the scanner