Tone Out mode

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

• BCD396XT, BC346XT, and BC346XTC Tone Out Mode
• BCD996XT Tone Out Mode

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:

1. MENU --> Tone-Out for... --> Tone-Out Setup.
2. Select the Tone-Out channel ( Tone-Out 1 through Tone-Out 10 ) you want to configure.
3. Press E to enter the configuration menu and set the properties as desired.

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
Rotate	NA	Select the Tone Out to use.
Tap	NA	Activate the FUNCTION mode for the next keypress.
Press & Hold	NA	Lock the FUNCTION mode.