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* 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] | * 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] | ||
Revision as of 23:56, 22 May 2006
Contents
Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications
Features
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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
- BC246T.org
- BC246 Internal Photos
- Easier to Read BC246T Manual
- RadioReference Uniden forum
- Strong Signals BC246T Club
- Strong Signals Uniden forum
Supporting Software
- Linux tck/tl Software
- Windows Software
- 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
Yahoo Groups
Return to Uniden Scanners
eBay Listings