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'''300 Channel Programmable Handheld Scanner with TrunkTracker II'''
 
'''300 Channel Programmable Handheld Scanner with TrunkTracker II'''
  
12 Bands, TrunkTracker II, One Touch Weather. TrunkTracker II - Monitors the following systems: Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi Hybrid and EDACS 9600 Baud
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12 Bands, TrunkTracker II, One Touch Weather. TrunkTracker II  
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==Specifications==
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===Limits===
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* 300 channels, 10 banks of 30 channels each
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* 10 scan lists, each holding 10 tgs per trunk bank
  
PRODUCT FEATURE
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===Frequency Coverage (Mhz)===
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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* 29-54 in 5 khz steps
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* 137-174 in 5 khz steps
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* 108-137 in 12.5 khz steps
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* 406-512 in 12.5 khz steps
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* 806-956 in 12.5 khz steps
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===Power Requirements===
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* 4.8 vDC at 800 mAh
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===Features===
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
 
* Trunk Scan & Search
 
* Trunk Scan & Search
 
* Cloning Capability
 
* Cloning Capability
 
* Computer Interface
 
* Computer Interface
* 12 Bands Including Aircraft
 
* Includes 800 MHz
 
* 300 Channels
 
 
* Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Included
 
* Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Included
 
* Trunk Lockout
 
* Trunk Lockout
 
* Trunk Delay
 
* Trunk Delay
* Preprogrammed Service Search - Makes finding interesting active frequencies even easier.
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* Preprogrammed Service Search - 5 banks including NOAA service search
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==The owner's manual==
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* [https://www.manualslib.com/manual/184929/Uniden-Bc-245xlt.html  BC245XLT Manual]
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* [http://www.signalharbor.com/bc245xlt.html Manual Corrections]
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==RR System Compatibility==
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This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database for trunking systems in the VHF, UHF, 800 and 900 Mhz ranges;
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* System Types:
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** Motorola Type I
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** Motorola Type II
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
  
:http://www.uniden.com/images/images300/BC245XLT.jpg
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*System Voices:
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** Analog
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===Related Pages===
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* [[The BC245 Trunking FAQ]]
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
 
* [http://www.discriminator.nl/ubc245xlt/index-en.html Discriminator Tap information]
 
* [http://www.discriminator.nl/ubc245xlt/index-en.html Discriminator Tap information]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/content/mods.html Strong Signals mods page]
 
* See items 14 thru 16
 
* [http://n7olq.home.att.net/Radio/245sound.htm Sound Enhancement]
 
* [http://home.hvc.rr.com/bpetrow/bc245sqltl.jpg BC245 Squelch Mod]
 
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/kc8unj/projects/bc245xlt.html Converting the 245 to use AA cells]
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/kc8unj/projects/bc245xlt.html Converting the 245 to use AA cells]
* [http://www.racescanners.com/%7Edraley/repairs.htm Frequency Fan Club Modifications]
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* '''CAUTION''' This procedure will completely erase all memories.  
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** To clear the memory, while powering the scanner up, hold '''2+9+MAN'''. The display will flash '''CLEAr''' a couple of times, then the display will return with all banks open and all frequencies reading zero.
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2131 EHam user reviews of the 245]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2131 EHam user reviews of the 245]
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=recv&num=029 Strong Signals Review of the 245 (5 sec delay version)]
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==Supporting Software==
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; Non Windows OS
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* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/ sctl]
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* [http://www.unitrunker.com/tuner.html tuner]
  
==Related Pages==
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; Windows OS
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/bc245faq.html 245 FAQ at Strong Signals]
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* [http://www.blackbagsoftware.com/bc245xlt/index.html Black Bag Software]
* [http://home.earthlink.net/~dougfisher/scanner.html The 245 Resource Website]
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** Palm OS version available 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 RadioReference Uniden Forum]
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* [[Uniden Legacy Software Support]]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29 Strong Signals Uniden Forum]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/content/mods.html Strong Signals Mods Page]
 
* '''NOTE:''' See item 14 for discriminator tap information
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com/technical_support.htm Uniden User's Manual (PDF)]
 
* '''NOTE:''' Go about 1/2 way down the page
 
  
==Supporting Software==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://209.95.32.7/avraam/bc780xlt/index.htm AFS780]
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* [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/uniden-forums.82/ RadioReference Uniden forum]
** [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_012.html AFS780 Review at Strong Signals]
 
* The '''BC245Int/Senss''' program is available in the files area of the BC245XLT Yahoo group
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_011.html BC245int/Senss Review at Strong Signals]
 
** [http://www.mousetrap.net/~mouse/scanner/245itut.html BC245int Tutorial]
 
** The BC245Int Yahoo group can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bc245int/ here]
 
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/software/controlfreqjr/index.html Control Freq Jr.]
 
** [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_004.html BC245eXLT Quick Programmer Review at Strong Signals]
 
** Since renamed to Control Freq Jr.
 
* [http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/lig/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm IDTracker]
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_005.html IDTracker Review at Strong Signals]
 
**  '''NOTE''' IDTracker has since been enhanced to fully support the 245
 
* [http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/1552/radioctl.html RadioCtl]
 
** [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_009.html RadioCtl Review at Strong Signals]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com Scancat]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_013.html Scancat Lite Plus Review at Strong Signals]
 
** The Scancat Yahoo Group can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ here]
 
* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/ sctl]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_014.html Scan Control Lite Review at Strong Signals]
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_015.html Scan Control Full version Review at Strong Signals]
 
** The Scan Control Yahoo Group can be found  [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ here]
 
* [http://www.bc245xlt.com/ Scan Pro 245]
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_002.html Scan Pro 245 Review at Strong Signals]
 
* [http://www.bc245xlt.com/sp245.htm Scan Pro 245 for the Palm OS]
 
* [http://users.netropolis.net/maverick/Scanners/T2Recall.htm T2Recall]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=01%2D520012 Winscan 2.1]
 
 
===.Zip/.Exe file downloads===
 
* [http://www.kenji-d.com/scanning/files/245%20Backup.exe BC245 backup]
 
** [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_003.html BC245 Backup Review at Strong Signals]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists==
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==BC245XLT Scanners for Sale==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC245XLT/ BC245XLT Yahoo group]
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*[[BC245XLT eBay Listings]]
  
== eBay Listings ==
 
<ebay>Uniden ("BC-245XLT","BC245XLT")</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]]
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 19:33, 15 October 2020

BC245XLT

300 Channel Programmable Handheld Scanner with TrunkTracker II

12 Bands, TrunkTracker II, One Touch Weather. TrunkTracker II

Specifications

Limits

  • 300 channels, 10 banks of 30 channels each
  • 10 scan lists, each holding 10 tgs per trunk bank

Frequency Coverage (Mhz)

  • 29-54 in 5 khz steps
  • 137-174 in 5 khz steps
  • 108-137 in 12.5 khz steps
  • 406-512 in 12.5 khz steps
  • 806-956 in 12.5 khz steps

Power Requirements

  • 4.8 vDC at 800 mAh

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • Trunk Scan & Search
  • Cloning Capability
  • Computer Interface
  • Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Included
  • Trunk Lockout
  • Trunk Delay
  • Preprogrammed Service Search - 5 banks including NOAA service search

The owner's manual

RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database for trunking systems in the VHF, UHF, 800 and 900 Mhz ranges;

  • System Types:
    • Motorola Type I
    • Motorola Type II
    • Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
    • Motorola Type II Smartnet
    • Motorola Type II Smartzone
    • Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
    • EDACS Standard (Wide)
    • EDACS Standard Networked
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Related Pages

Modifications

  • Discriminator Tap information
  • Converting the 245 to use AA cells
  • CAUTION This procedure will completely erase all memories.
    • To clear the memory, while powering the scanner up, hold 2+9+MAN. The display will flash CLEAr a couple of times, then the display will return with all banks open and all frequencies reading zero.

Reviews and User Opinions

Supporting Software

Non Windows OS
Windows OS

Mailing Lists / Forums

BC245XLT Scanners for Sale


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