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== Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications ==
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[[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|right|BC246T]]
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[[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|thumb|BC246T]]
 
  
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'''Features'''
 
  
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* 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
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Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. This is a [[TrunkTracker III]] scanner. First Sale: November, 2004. Currently Discontinued
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* Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels
 
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* TrunkTracker III Technology - So you can keep up with the action on [[Motorola]], [[EDACS]] and [[LTR]] systems
 
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* Close Call™ RF Capture Technology - Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters
 
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* Alpha Tagging** - Systems, Channel Groups, Channels, Search Ranges, and SAME Groups
 
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* [[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
 
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* 10 Custom Search Ranges - Helps you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area
 
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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
 
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* Automatic Repeater Reverse - Automatically Tunes to the Repeater Output Frequency When It Finds a Transmission on a Common Input Frequency
 
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings
 
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* Pager Skip - Skips Transmissions on Common Pager Frequencies During Search and Close Call Operation
 
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* Channel Alert - Alerts You When Channels You Specify Become Active
 
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* Backlit Display** - Lets You Adjust the Backlight So It Turns on When Squelch Opens, When You Press Any Key, or Manually
 
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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.)
 
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* Frequency Coverage*** - 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-956, 1240-1300 MHz (Excluding Cellular)
 
  
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== Usage Tips ==
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==Specifications==
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<small>If you have a tip/trick, please contribute!</small>
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===Physical===
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* Antenna Connector: BNC
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* LCD Backlight
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* PC Programming and Control available
  
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* Don't forget that pushing down on the scroll knob is the same as pushing the "Yes"/"E" button.
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===Keys===
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* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
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* System Quick Key range: 0-9
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===Technical===
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* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
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* Custom Search Ranges: 10
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* Groups per system: 20 maximum
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
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* Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* Strong signal attenuation
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* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
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* Systems: 200 maximum
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* Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
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* 10 Service Searches - public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special (Itinerant)
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* 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, and [[SAME]] group
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====Frequency Coverage====
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* 25-54 MHz
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* 108-174 MHz
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* 216-225 MHz
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* 400-512 MHz
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* 806-956 MHz
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* 1240-1300 MHz
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====Power====
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* 2 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 500mA AC adapter. Example: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor]
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==Features==
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* Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay
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* Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system
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* 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
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* [[Battery Saver]]
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* [[Channel Alert]]
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* [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]]
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* [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
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* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
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* [[Data Skip]]
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
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* [[Duplicate Channel Alert]]
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* [[I-Call]] monitoring
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* [[Key Lock]]
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* [[Pager Screen]]
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* [[Priority Scan]] 
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* Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel.
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* [[Quick Search]]
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* [[Repeater Reverse]]
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* Upgradeable firmware
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** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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* [[Weather Operations]]
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* [[Wired Cloning]]
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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, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:
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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
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** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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** EDACS SCAT
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** LTR Standard
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*System Voices:
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** Analog
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==Hardware Accessories==
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* [http://www.unidendirect.com/accdetail.cfm?item=USB-1 Uniden USB-1 Cable]
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* [http://www.unidendirect.com/accdetail.cfm?item=BWZY1227001 Uniden Serial Cable]
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* BC246T replacement rubber keypad, part no. LNBZ3B8092Z
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* BC246T Contact Sheet, part no. KNBZ3B8093Z
  
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==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
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* [http://home.ica.net/~phoenix/wap/BC246T/ BC246T Discriminator tap photos]
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* [http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ModelId=816 Mods.DK listing for 246]
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* [[BC246T/Internal Squelch Adjustment]]
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* [http://home.ica.net/~phoenix/wap/BC246T/ JPEGs of BC246 discrim tap]
  
 
==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.eham.net/reviews/detail/4753 EHam reviews of the BC246T Link 2]  
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4753 EHam reviews of the BC246T Link 2]
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* [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtuniden246t.pdf BC-246T Review from MT (PDF)]
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* [http://www.ukmidlandscanner.co.uk/uni246t.htm UKMidlandscanner: BC246T Review]
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* [[BC246T Review by Safetyobc]]
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
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* [http://www.bc246t.org/ BC246T.org]
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* [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BC246Tom.pdf Owner's Manual]
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* [http://home.hvc.rr.com/bpetrow/faq.htm BC246T Frequency Asked Questions]
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* [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc246t/index.cgi Strong Signals BC246T Club]
 
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 RadioReference Uniden forum]
 
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* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals Uniden forum]
 
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* [http://home.hvc.rr.com/bpetrow/faq.htm  Uniden BC246T FAQ by Bill Petrow]
 
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* [http://home.hvc.rr.com/bpetrow/audio.htm BC246T Audio circuit (Bill Petrow)]
 
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==Supporting Software==
 
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* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC246]
 
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone246]
 
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* [http://scannerbase.blogspot.com/2005/07/free-scannerbase-bc246t-advanced.html Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 246]
 
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* [http://www.scannerbase.com/archives/2005/04/246t_scanner_au.html Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder]
 
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* [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)==
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==Message Boards / Forums==
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc246t/ ARC246 Yahoo group]
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|RadioReference Uniden}}
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T/ BC246T Yahoo group]
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; Facebook
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden_BC246T/ Uniden BC246T Yahoo group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnidenScanners Uniden Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBScanners Uniden Bearcat Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK]
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; Groups.io
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* [https://groups.io/g/BC246T  BC246T]
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* [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/BC246T BC246T sub Group]
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==BC246T Scanners for Sale==
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*[[BC246T eBay Listings]]
  
  
 
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<ebay>Uniden BC246T</ebay>
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[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
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[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 09:00, 15 April 2023

BC246T


Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture. This is a TrunkTracker III scanner. First Sale: November, 2004. Currently Discontinued

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

Features

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

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Message Boards / Forums

Facebook
Groups.io

BC246T Scanners for Sale


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