Close Call Mode
This page applies only to the BCT15X. For other models see:When the scanner is in Close Call mode, it performs a close call check every 2 seconds. The scanner switches to the selected bands and searches for unusually strong signals (indicating the transmitter is probably somewhere close by). After the close call check, the scanner returns to its previous function. In Close Call Do Not Disturb mode, the scanner does not perform a Close Call check if it is already receiving an audio transmission. This prevents the audio from cutting out every 2 seconds. In Close Call Only mode, the scanner only performs Close Call checks. The Close Call menu lets you change the operation settings of the Close Call feature. You can change the overall Close Call options through the Srch/CloCall Opt menu.
Key Operation in Close Call Mode
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action On |
 DOT / Police / PRIORITY |
 1 (Search 1) |
 2 (Search 2) |
 3 (Search 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap | Go to Scan mode. | Turn on/off the associated Close Call range. | ||
| FUNCTION + Tap | NA | Start the search range assigned to this Search Key. | ||
| When holding on a frequuency | Go to Scan mode. | Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode. | ||
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 BearTracker / Highway Patrol / Alert |
 4 (IF exchange) |
 5 (Level offset) |
 6 (Display mode) |
| Tap | Go to Scan mode. | Turn on/off the associated Close Call range. | ||
| FUNCTION + Tap | Start scanning in Alert Plus mode. | When monitoring a frequency, toggle the IF for that frequency. | NA | NA |
| Press & Hold | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| When holding on a frequency | Same functions as normal Close Call mode. | Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode. | ||
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 GPS / Weather |
 7 (Attenuation) |
 8 (Reverse freq.) |
 9 (Modulation) |
| Tap | Switch to the GPS Navigation display. | Turn off the associated Close Call range. | NA | NA |
| FUNCTION + Tap | Toggle Weather Alert Priority mode. | Toggle the attenuator state. | NA | Change the modulation. |
| FUNCTION + Press & hold | Go to Weather Scan mode. | Toggle the attenuator state for all signals. | If stopped on a frequency that has a valid reverse (input) frequency, show the repeater reverse frequency for the current frequency (the scanner returns to the original frequency when you release the key). | NA |
| When holding on a frequency | Same functions as normal Close Call mode. | Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode. | ||
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 Menu |
 . / No (Decimal) |
 0 |
 Yes (Enter) |
| Tap | Enter the Menu Mode. | NA | NA | If stopped on a frequency, store the current frequency. |
| FUNCTION + Tap | Enter the Close Call Menu. | NA | NA | NA |
| When holding on a frequency | Enter the Menu Mode. | Input the corresponding key in Direct Entry mode. | Accept entered value for Direct Entry mode. | |
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 SQUELCH |
 VOLUME |
 SCAN/SEARCH |
 HOLD/RESUME |
| Rotate | Adjust Squelch. | Adjust volume. Turn fully counterclockwise past click to turn off scanner. | NA | NA |
| Tap | Stop an alert tone and set temporary alert mute. Tap to release mute. | Change backlight level. | Go to Scan mode | Hold on the most recent Close Call hit frequency. If you have not received a Close Call hit, NA. |
| Press & Hold | Set permanent alert mute. Tap to release mute. | NA | NA | NA |
| FUNCTION + Tap | Turn off Close Call mode and return to scan. | Select the State. | Go to the Quick Search prompt. | If on a Close Call hit, hold on the current frequency. Otherwise, NA. |
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 LOCKOUT |
SCROLL - FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| Rotate | NA | If stopped on a Close Call, resume Close Call. |
| Tap | If stopped on a frequency, temporarily lockout the frequency. | Activate the FUNCTION mode for the next keypress. |
| Function + Tap | Go to the lockout review mode. | NA |
| Double Tap | If stopped on a frequency, permanently lockout the frequency. | NA |
| Press & Hold | If stopped on a frequency, unlock all search frequencies. | "Latch" the FUNCTION mode. Scanner stays on the current system and all keypresses use the FUNCTION mode until you tap the control again. |
| This page applies to the following scanner(s): BCT15X Users Guide |