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== Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications ==
 
 
[[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|thumb|BC246T]]
 
[[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|thumb|BC246T]]
  
'''Features'''
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== Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications ==
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
* 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
 
* 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
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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.)
 
* 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)
 
* Frequency Coverage*** - 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-956, 1240-1300 MHz (Excluding Cellular)
 
== Usage Tips ==
 
<small>If you have a tip/trick, please contribute!</small>
 
 
* 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 [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]
 
** Use Adaptaplug '''B''' for the radio connection
 
 
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==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
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* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual]
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* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc246t/index.cgi Strong Signals BC246T Club]
 
* [http://www.bc246t.org/ BC246T.org]
 
* [http://www.bc246t.org/ BC246T.org]
 
* [http://www.scancapecod.us/wiki/index.php/BC246_Internal_Photos BC246 Internal Photos]
 
* [http://www.scancapecod.us/wiki/index.php/BC246_Internal_Photos BC246 Internal Photos]
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 RadioReference Uniden forum]
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==Supporting Software==
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc246t/index.cgi Strong Signals BC246T Club]
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals Uniden forum]
 
 
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
 
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
 
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
==Supporting Software==
 
 
; Windows Software
 
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC246]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC246]
** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc246t/ ARC246 Yahoo group]
 
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-EasyStream]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-EasyStream]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone246]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone246]
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* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder]
 
* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ Scannerbase 246T Audio Recorder]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl Scan Control Yahoo group]
 
 
* [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]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=85 RRDB Reader (for 246 UASD)]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=85 RRDB Reader (for 246 UASD)]
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==Yahoo Groups ==
 
==Yahoo Groups ==
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T/ BC246T Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T/ BC246T Yahoo group]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden_BC246T/ Uniden BC246T Yahoo group]   
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden_BC246T/ Uniden BC246T Yahoo group]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc246t/ ARC246 Yahoo group]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl Scan Control Yahoo group]   
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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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== Usage Tips ==
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<small>If you have a tip/trick, please contribute!</small>
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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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* Pressing the on/off button briefly will take you out of the menu system.
 +
* 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]
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** Use Adaptaplug '''B''' for the radio connection
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== eBay Listings ==
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<ebay>Uniden BC246T</ebay>
  
  
 
Return to [[Uniden Scanners]]
 
Return to [[Uniden Scanners]]
  
== eBay Listings ==
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<ebay>Uniden BC246T</ebay>
 
  
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]

Revision as of 01:33, 21 November 2006

BC246T


Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications

  • 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
  • Adjustable ID Delay (per System)
  • 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
  • Auto search and store frequencies from Conventional Systems, Service Search, Custom Search, and Close Call Search
  • Auto search and store IDs from Trunking Systems
  • 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)

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

Yahoo Groups

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

eBay Listings


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