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* 10 Preprogrammed Service Searches - Public Safety, Railroad (by channel), Air, Marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), News Media, Ham Radio and Special | * 10 Preprogrammed Service Searches - Public Safety, Railroad (by channel), Air, Marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), News Media, Ham Radio and Special | ||
* Automatic Repeater Reverse - Automatically Tunes to the Repeater Output Frequency When It Finds a Transmission on a Common Input Frequency | * Automatic Repeater Reverse - Automatically Tunes to the Repeater Output Frequency When It Finds a Transmission on a Common Input Frequency | ||
− | * [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings | + | * [[DCS]]/[[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]] Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings |
* Pager Skip - Skips Transmissions on Common Pager Frequencies During Search and Close Call Operation | * Pager Skip - Skips Transmissions on Common Pager Frequencies During Search and Close Call Operation | ||
* Channel Alert - Alerts You When Channels You Specify Become Active | * Channel Alert - Alerts You When Channels You Specify Become Active | ||
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* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | * [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | ||
* [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BC246T UASD Software and Firmware Updates] | * [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BC246T UASD Software and Firmware Updates] | ||
+ | * [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=85 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. | ||
* '''NOTE:''' These 2 packages plan future support for the 246 | * '''NOTE:''' These 2 packages plan future support for the 246 | ||
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control] | * [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control] |
Revision as of 18:18, 12 February 2006
Contents
Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications
Features
- Rebanding supported? YES
- 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
- Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels
- TrunkTracker III Technology - So you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems
- Close Call™ RF Capture Technology - Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters
- Alpha Tagging** - Systems, Channel Groups, Channels, Search Ranges, and SAME Groups
- SAME Weather Alert - Specific Area Message Encoding - During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area
- 10 Custom Search Ranges - Helps you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area
- 10 Preprogrammed Service Searches - Public Safety, Railroad (by channel), Air, Marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), News Media, Ham Radio and Special
- Automatic Repeater Reverse - Automatically Tunes to the Repeater Output Frequency When It Finds a Transmission on a Common Input Frequency
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings
- Pager Skip - Skips Transmissions on Common Pager Frequencies During Search and Close Call Operation
- Channel Alert - Alerts You When Channels You Specify Become Active
- Backlit Display** - Lets You Adjust the Backlight So It Turns on When Squelch Opens, When You Press Any Key, or Manually
- PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer (Demo Software or Purchase direct from Uniden.)
- Frequency Coverage*** - 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-956, 1240-1300 MHz (Excluding Cellular)
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.
Modifications
Reviews and User Opinions
Related Pages
- BC246T.org
- Easier to Read BC246T Manual
- Strong Signals BC246T Club
- RadioReference Uniden forum
- Strong Signals Uniden forum
- Uniden BC246T FAQ by Bill Petrow
- BC246T Audio circuit (Bill Petrow)
Supporting Software
- ARC246
- BC246 Control and Programming Tool
- Clone246
- Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246
- Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder
- Scancat Lite Plus
- 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.
- NOTE: These 2 packages plan future support for the 246
- Scan Control
- Trunkstar Pro
Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)
- ARC246 Yahoo group
- BC246T Yahoo group
- Scancat Yahoo group
- Scan Control Yahoo group
- Uniden BC246T Yahoo group
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