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Just got a bct15x. i have gotten it to the right state! but im not really understanding how to set it up. basically i want to set it up to listen to my local police (given) and ONLY them. i am in spring hill Tennessee. and i am not sure how to set it up. so basically i want to be able to press the number 1, and have it set to ONLY spring hill. and press two and listen to ONLY another city. how do i do this? also..... if possible please be detailed. i know i have things to learn. but i would like to actually get it working before i go fooling with all the bells and whistles!

Thanks so much in advance!

Tyler Hardin
 

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Hi Tyler,

The easiest way to do what you want is to first delete the preprogrammed systems from your scanner by clearing the scanner's memory. To do this; turn the scanner on while simultaneously pressing the "2" + "9" + "HOLD" buttons; when prompted to restore preprogrammed systems, select 'no'.

Now that your scanner's memory is clear (nothing to scan), you can program what you want. Normally, using programming software like Freescan is easiest, but since for now you are only interested in monitoring a couple frequencies it is just as easy to manually program it in (it it always good to learn your scanner functions manually before using software, you'll have a better understanding of how your scanner operates this way).

There are two ways to manually program; you can type the frequencies first (which will automatically create a system and group for them), or you can create a system and group first then add the channels to it.

Method 1: Frequency first: Press "HOLD" > type frequency > press "E" (repeat for any additional frequencies you wish to monitor). This will automatically create a system called "Qck Save Cvn Sys, and within that system a group called Qck Save Grp (you can edit the names later).

Method 2: System/Group first: Press "MENU" > Program System > New System > Conventional > Yes > Edit Group > New Group > Edit Channel > New Channel > Input Frequency.

Method 1 is the fastest and easiest way to get you up and running for now. I would recommend you download and install Freescan. This is a great (and FREE) program for programming Uniden DMA scanners (including the BCT15X).

Enjoy your new scanner :)
 

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Tyler - I would advise reading through our FAQ - at least the first few questions (all links are in blue) - to get you started in thinking in the DMA world -

Uniden DMA FAQ - The RadioReference Wiki

At the bottom of the FAQ are the links to the Easier to Read manuals, including printed ones from Scanner Master. For now just download the one for the 15X. It's a much better read than the Uniden offering.

Keep the FAQ link handy- no doubt you'll come back to it. If there is a question you have that isn't addressed (always possible), please yell - and when the answer does come up, it can be added to the FAQ for future reference

best regards..Mike
 

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ive done as stated above. when i restart the scanner it doesnt give me that option. it deletes everything i had put in but automatically goes to the state of alabama?? so i put in my frequencies, and it scanns those. but i have to listen to all the static on the other channels. so how would i fix this? also ive looked through the easier to read manual. they dont talk spacifically on my question. plus having an experienced person help out is way better and easier to understand :)

Thanks guys!
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Thanks guys! i think i have it working the way i want it to now! im still not sure about the trunking and all. but i here my city and stuff...... so i guess im good?! haha :)
 

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Ok, ONE more question....... how would i go about programing a P25 trunked radio system?? my city and the adjacent city seems to be working on conv. system. but the next city driving north has moved to a P25 trunking radio system.
 
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