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==Reviews and User Opinions== | ==Reviews and User Opinions== | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4767 EHam reviews of the BC246T Link 1] | * [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4767 EHam reviews of the BC246T Link 1] | ||
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 RadioReference Uniden forum] | * [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] | * [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals Uniden forum] | ||
| + | * [http://home.hvc.rr.com/bpetrow/faq.htm Uniden BC246T FAQ by Bill Petrow] | ||
| + | * [http://home.hvc.rr.com/bpetrow/audio.htm BC246T Audio circuit (Bill Petrow)] | ||
==Supporting Software== | ==Supporting Software== | ||
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | * [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | ||
| − | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ | + | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC246] |
| − | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ | + | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone246] |
* [http://scannerbase.blogspot.com/2005/07/free-scannerbase-bc246t-advanced.html Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246] | * [http://scannerbase.blogspot.com/2005/07/free-scannerbase-bc246t-advanced.html Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246] | ||
* [http://www.scannerbase.com/archives/2005/04/246t_scanner_au.html Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder] | * [http://www.scannerbase.com/archives/2005/04/246t_scanner_au.html Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder] | ||
* [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] | ||
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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)== | ==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)== | ||
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc246t/ ARC246 Yahoo group] | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc246t/ ARC246 Yahoo group] | ||
Revision as of 08:03, 3 November 2005
Contents
Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications
Features
- 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
- BC246T Frequency Asked Questions
- Strong Signals BC246T Club
- RadioReference Uniden forum
- Strong Signals Uniden forum
- Uniden BC246T FAQ by Bill Petrow
- BC246T Audio circuit (Bill Petrow)
Supporting Software
- Scancat Lite Plus
- ARC246
- Clone246
- Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246
- Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder
- UASD Software and Firmware Updates
Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)
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