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| − | Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. This is a [[TrunkTracker III]] scanner | + | Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. This is a [[TrunkTracker III]] scanner. First Sale: November, 2004. Currently Discontinued |
| − | == | + | ==Specifications== |
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* Antenna Connector: BNC | * Antenna Connector: BNC | ||
* LCD Backlight | * LCD Backlight | ||
* PC Programming and Control available | * PC Programming and Control available | ||
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| − | + | ===Keys=== | |
| − | * | + | * Group Quick Key range: 0-9 |
| − | * | + | * System Quick Key range: 0-9 |
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| − | + | ===Technical=== | |
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* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum | * Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum | ||
| − | * | + | * Custom Search Ranges: 10 |
* Groups per system: 20 maximum | * Groups per system: 20 maximum | ||
| − | * | + | * Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10 |
* Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode) | * Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode) | ||
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* Strong signal attenuation | * Strong signal attenuation | ||
* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz | * Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz | ||
| + | * Systems: 200 maximum | ||
| + | * Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum | ||
| + | * 10 Service Searches - public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special (Itinerant) | ||
| + | * 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, and [[SAME]] group | ||
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| + | ====Frequency Coverage==== | ||
| + | * 25-54 MHz | ||
| + | * 108-174 MHz | ||
| + | * 216-225 MHz | ||
| + | * 400-512 MHz | ||
| + | * 806-956 MHz | ||
| + | * 1240-1300 MHz | ||
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| + | ====Power==== | ||
| + | * 2 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 500mA AC adapter. Example: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor] | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges | * Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges | ||
* [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]] | * [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]] | ||
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* [[Control Channel Only]] trunking | * [[Control Channel Only]] trunking | ||
* [[Data Skip]] | * [[Data Skip]] | ||
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* [[Quick Search]] | * [[Quick Search]] | ||
* [[Repeater Reverse]] | * [[Repeater Reverse]] | ||
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* Upgradeable firmware | * Upgradeable firmware | ||
** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}} | ** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}} | ||
** See the [[Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners]] article for the firmware link | ** See the [[Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners]] article for the firmware link | ||
| − | * [[Weather | + | * [[Weather Operations]] |
* [[Wired Cloning]] | * [[Wired Cloning]] | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 9 May 2021
Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture. This is a TrunkTracker III scanner. First Sale: November, 2004. Currently Discontinued
Contents
Specifications
Physical
- Antenna Connector: BNC
- LCD Backlight
- PC Programming and Control available
Keys
- Group Quick Key range: 0-9
- System Quick Key range: 0-9
Technical
- Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
- Custom Search Ranges: 10
- Groups per system: 20 maximum
- Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
- Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
- Strong signal attenuation
- Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
- Systems: 200 maximum
- Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
- 10 Service Searches - public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special (Itinerant)
- 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, and SAME group
Frequency Coverage
- 25-54 MHz
- 108-174 MHz
- 216-225 MHz
- 400-512 MHz
- 806-956 MHz
- 1240-1300 MHz
Power
- 2 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 500mA AC adapter. Example: Sony Car DC Adaptor
Features
- Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay
- Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system
- Autostore by frequency and talkgroup. Automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system
- Battery Saver
- Channel Alert
- Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
- Close Call
- Control Channel Only trunking
- Data Skip
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
- Duplicate Channel Alert
- I-Call monitoring
- Key Lock
- Pager Screen
- Priority Scan
- Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel.
- Quick Search
- Repeater Reverse
- Upgradeable firmware
- Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
- See the Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners article for the firmware link
- Weather Operations
- Wired Cloning
RR System Compatibility
This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:
- 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
- EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
- EDACS Narrowband Networked
- EDACS SCAT
- LTR Standard
- System Voices:
- Analog
Hardware Accessories
- Uniden USB-1 Cable
- Uniden Serial Cable
- BC246T replacement rubber keypad, part no. LNBZ3B8092Z
- BC246T Contact Sheet, part no. KNBZ3B8093Z
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
Supporting Software
- Non Windows OS
- BC246T Control and Programming Tool (tcl/tk software) (Note: reportedly no longer being supported or developed)
- BC246T status and control (CLI and GUI) (python/tk)
- Windows Packages
- Butel Software Products
- ARC246
- Clone246
- BC246T Splash Startup screen programmer
- Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246
- See the Uniden DMA Software Support article for other software packages that support this scanner
Message Boards / Forums
- Radio Scanner World
- Radio Scanners
- Scanner Enthusiasts
- Radio Scanner Help and Chat
- Uniden Scanners
- Uniden Bearcat Scanners
- Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club
- Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK
- Groups.io
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.
- Holding down 1,3,0 and Pressing power will bring up the NWR-SAME TEST. Press the Menu Button to test the tones.
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