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. Tone-Out mode cannot be used while scanning. To ensure that the timing of the tones are correctly determined, the scanner must continuously monitor the RF frequency for the incoming tones.
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 |