Close Call Mode

This page applies only to the BCT15X. For other models see:

BCD396XT and BC346XT Close Call Mode

BCD996XT Close Call Mode

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	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.

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