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+ | == Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications == | ||
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | ||
* 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum | * 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum | ||
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* PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer (Demo Software or Purchase direct from Uniden.) | * 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) | * Frequency Coverage*** - 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-956, 1240-1300 MHz (Excluding Cellular) | ||
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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://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] | ||
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* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface] | * [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface] | ||
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz | ** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz | ||
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC246] | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC246] | ||
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-EasyStream] | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-EasyStream] | ||
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone246] | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone246] | ||
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* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder] | * [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder] | ||
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | * [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | ||
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control] | * [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control] | ||
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* [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)] | * [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=85 RRDB Reader (for 246 UASD)] | ||
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==Yahoo Groups == | ==Yahoo Groups == | ||
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T/ BC246T Yahoo group] | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T/ BC246T Yahoo group] | ||
− | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden_BC246T/ Uniden BC246T Yahoo group] | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden_BC246T/ Uniden BC246T Yahoo group] |
+ | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc246t/ ARC246 Yahoo group] | ||
+ | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group] | ||
+ | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl Scan Control Yahoo group] | ||
+ | * [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 RadioReference Uniden forum] | ||
+ | * [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals Uniden forum] | ||
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+ | == Usage Tips == | ||
+ | <small>If you have a tip/trick, please contribute!</small> | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * A DC power plug can be found [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591&cp=2032056.2032136.2032154&pg=3&allCount=75&fbn=Type%2FAdapters&f=PAD%2FProduct+Type%2FAdapters&fbc=1&parentPage=family here] | ||
+ | ** Use Adaptaplug '''B''' for the radio connection | ||
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+ | == eBay Listings == | ||
+ | <ebay>Uniden BC246T</ebay> | ||
Return to [[Uniden Scanners]] | Return to [[Uniden Scanners]] | ||
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[[Category:Uniden Scanners]] | [[Category:Uniden Scanners]] | ||
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | [[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | ||
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]] | [[Category:Trunking Scanners]] |
Revision as of 06:33, 21 November 2006
Contents
Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications
- 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
- Adjustable ID Delay (per System)
- 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
- Auto search and store frequencies from Conventional Systems, Service Search, Custom Search, and Close Call Search
- Auto search and store IDs from Trunking Systems
- 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)
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)
- Scanning Arkansas: BC246T Review
- UKMidlandscanner: BC246T Review
Related Pages
Supporting Software
- Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface
- 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
- 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 Pro NOTE: Future Support
- Trunkstar XLT NOTE: Future Support
Yahoo Groups
- 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.
- A DC power plug can be found here
- Use Adaptaplug B for the radio connection
eBay Listings
Return to Uniden Scanners