Tone Out mode
This page applies only to the BCT15X. For other models see:With the tone out feature, the scanner monitors up to 10 different channels for paging tones (two-tone sequential, single tone, and group tone). Normally, the scanner monitors each of the 10 channels in turn. However, if any tone-out channels share the same frequency, modulator, and attenuator settings, the scanner checks these channels simultaneously.
Configuring Tone Out channels
To configure Tone-Out channels:- MENU --> Tone-Out for... --> Tone-Out Setup.
- Select the Tone-Out channel ( Tone-Out 1 through Tone-Out 10 ) you want to configure.
- Press E to enter the configuration menu and set the properties as desired.
| Required | Frequencies ( Set Frequencies) Tone A and Tone B ( Set Tones) |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Name ( Edit Name) |
| Optional | Delay Time ( Set Delay Time) Alert ( Set Alert) Record Flag ( Set Record) |
Using Tone-Out Mode
To start a Tone-Out search, MENU --> Tone-Out for... --> Tone-Out Standby. The scanner starts searching the most recently-used Tone-Out channel (and any other Tone-Out Channels that have the same frequency, modulation, and attenuator settings).- If you want to search a different channel, just turn the SCROLL knob until you find the channel you want.
- To exit Tone-Out mode, tap SCAN.
- To hear all transmissions on a tone-out frequency, even when a tone-out has not been activated, press HOLD. To return to Tone-Out Search mode, press HOLD again.
Key Operation in Tone Out Mode
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action On |
 Police / PRIORITY |
 1 (Search 1) |
 2 (Search 2) |
 3 (Search 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap | Go to Scan mode. | Enter a digit in Direct Entry mode. | ||
| FUNCTION + Tap | NA | Start the search range assigned to this Search Key. | ||
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 Highway Patrol / Alert Plus |
 4 (IF exchange) |
 5 (Level offset) |
 6 (Display mode) |
| Tap | Go to Scan mode. | Enter a digit in Direct Entry mode. | ||
| FUNCTION + Tap | Start scanning in Alert Plus mode. | Toggle the IF for that the current frequency. | NA | NA |
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 GPS / Weather |
 7 (Attenuation) |
 8 (Reverse freq.) |
 9 (Modulation) |
| Tap | Switch to the GPS Navigation display. | Enter a digit in Direct Entry mode. | ||
| 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. | NA | NA |
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 Menu |
 . / No (Decimal) |
 0 |
 Yes (Enter) |
| Tap | Enter the Menu Mode. |
Enter a decimal point or "i" in Direct Entry mode. |
Enter a digit in Direct Entry mode. | Go to the configuration settings for the selected tone-out. |
| Function + Tap | Enter the Menu Mode at the "Tone-Out for..." menu. | NA | Go to the configuration settings for the selected tone-out. | |
| 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 | Temporarily mute alerts. Tap again to restore. | Change backlight level. | Go to Scan mode. | Toggle Tone Out Hold mode. |
| Press & Hold | Permanently mut alerts. Tap again to restore. | NA | NA | NA |
| FUNCTION + Tap | Toggle Close Call modes. | Select the state to use for state-by-state searches. | Prompt to go to Quick Search mode. | Toggle Tone Out Hold mode. |
| FUNCTION + Press & Hold | Go to Close Call Only mode. | NA | ||
| Key Name (2nd operation) Action on: |
 LOCKOUT |
SCROLL - FUNCTION |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotate | NA | Select the Tone Out to use. |
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| Tap | NA | Activate the FUNCTION mode for the next keypress. | ||
| Press & Hold | NA | Lock the FUNCTION mode. | ||
| This page applies to the following scanner(s): BCT15X UsersGuide |