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[[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|right|BC246T]] | [[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|right|BC246T]] | ||
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Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. | Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum | * Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum | ||
* Systems: 200 maximum | * Systems: 200 maximum | ||
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10 | * Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10 | ||
− | + | '''Frequency Coverage''' | |
* 25-54 MHz | * 25-54 MHz | ||
* 108-174 MHz | * 108-174 MHz | ||
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* 1240-1300 MHz | * 1240-1300 MHz | ||
− | + | '''Features''' | |
− | + | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | |
− | + | * [[TrunkTracker III]] with Control-Channel Only scanning and [[I-Call]] monitoring | |
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* [[Close Call]] | * [[Close Call]] | ||
* [[SAME]] Weather Alert | * [[SAME]] Weather Alert | ||
* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]] | * [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]] | ||
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* LCD Backlight | * LCD Backlight | ||
* [[Priority Scan]] with Priority Plus | * [[Priority Scan]] with Priority Plus | ||
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* Configurable scan delay | * Configurable scan delay | ||
* Strong signal attenuation | * Strong signal attenuation | ||
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* [[Channel Alert]] | * [[Channel Alert]] | ||
* [[Repeater Reverse]] | * [[Repeater Reverse]] | ||
* Frequency autostore and Talkgroup ID autostore | * Frequency autostore and Talkgroup ID autostore | ||
* Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) | * Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) | ||
+ | * PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer (Demo Software or Purchase direct from Uniden.) | ||
− | = | + | '''Power requirements''' |
− | [http://www. | + | * 2 AA batteries |
+ | * 6V DC, 500mA external power | ||
+ | ** Example: [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591 Radio Shack adapter] with Adaptaplug '''B''' | ||
+ | ** Or [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor] | ||
− | + | '''Antenna Connector''' | |
− | * | + | * BNC |
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==Modifications== | ==Modifications== | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual] | * [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual] | ||
+ | * [[DMA Problems|Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems]] | ||
+ | * [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface] | ||
+ | ** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz | ||
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc246t/index.cgi Strong Signals BC246T Club] | * [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc246t/index.cgi Strong Signals BC246T Club] | ||
* [http://www.bc246t.org/ BC246T.org] | * [http://www.bc246t.org/ BC246T.org] | ||
* [http://www.scancapecod.us/wiki/index.php/BC246_Internal_Photos BC246 Internal Photos] | * [http://www.scancapecod.us/wiki/index.php/BC246_Internal_Photos BC246 Internal Photos] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC246Tom.pdf BC246T Owner's Manual] |
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* [[Uniden scanner test modes]] | * [[Uniden scanner test modes]] | ||
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; TCL/TK Packages | ; TCL/TK Packages | ||
* [http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/index.html BC246T Control & Programming Tool] | * [http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/index.html BC246T Control & Programming Tool] | ||
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; Windows Packages | ; Windows Packages | ||
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Butel Software] Products | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Butel Software] Products | ||
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== Usage Tips == | == Usage Tips == | ||
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* Don't forget that pushing down on the scroll knob is the same as pushing the "Yes"/"E" button. | * Don't forget that pushing down on the scroll knob is the same as pushing the "Yes"/"E" button. | ||
* Pressing the on/off button briefly will take you out of the menu system. | * Pressing the on/off button briefly will take you out of the menu system. | ||
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== eBay Listings == | == eBay Listings == |
Revision as of 20:48, 25 March 2007
Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture.
Contents
Specifications
Limits
- Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
- Systems: 200 maximum
- Groups per system: 20 maximum
- Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
- Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
- System Quick Key range: 0-9
- Group Quick Key range: 0-9
- Custom Search Ranges: 10
- Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
Frequency Coverage
- 25-54 MHz
- 108-174 MHz
- 216-225 MHz
- 400-512 MHz
- 806-956 MHz
- 1240-1300 MHz
Features
- Rebanding supported? YES
- TrunkTracker III with Control-Channel Only scanning and I-Call monitoring
- Close Call
- SAME Weather Alert
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
- LCD Backlight
- Priority Scan with Priority Plus
- 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, and SAME group
- Configurable scan delay
- Strong signal attenuation
- Upgradeadable firmware
- Channel Alert
- Repeater Reverse
- Frequency autostore and Talkgroup ID autostore
- Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
- PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer (Demo Software or Purchase direct from Uniden.)
Power requirements
- 2 AA batteries
- 6V DC, 500mA external power
- Example: Radio Shack adapter with Adaptaplug B
- Or Sony Car DC Adaptor
Antenna Connector
- BNC
Modifications
Reviews and User Opinions
- EHam reviews of the BC246T Link 1
- EHam reviews of the BC246T Link 2
- BC-246T Review from MT (PDF)
- UKMidlandscanner: BC246T Review
- BC246T Review by Safetyobc
Related Pages
- Easier to Read BC246T Manual
- Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems
- Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface
- 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
- Strong Signals BC246T Club
- BC246T.org
- BC246 Internal Photos
- BC246T Owner's Manual
- Uniden scanner test modes
Supporting Software
- TCL/TK Packages
- Windows Packages
- Butel Software Products
- ARC246
- ARC-EasyStream
- Clone246
- Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246
- Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder
- Scancat Lite Plus
- Scan Control
- UASD Software and Firmware Updates
- RRDB Reader (for 246 UASD)
- Description: This software reads from the RR Database (using the XML Web Service) and writes out in Uniden UASD format. Currently, it only works for Motorola systems.
- Trunkstar Elite
- Trunkstar Elite Pro
Yahoo Groups (software and receiver support)
- BC246T Yahoo group
- Uniden BC246T Yahoo group
- ARC246 Yahoo group
- Scancat Yahoo group
- Scan Control Yahoo group
- RadioReference Uniden forum
- Strong Signals Uniden forum
Usage Tips
If you have a tip/trick, please contribute!
- Don't forget that pushing down on the scroll knob is the same as pushing the "Yes"/"E" button.
- Pressing the on/off button briefly will take you out of the menu system.
eBay Listings
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