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[[Image:Bc246tx2.jpg|right|BC246T]]
 
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==Overview==
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Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
 
Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
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===Limits===
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'''Limits'''
 
* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
 
* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
 
* Systems: 200 maximum
 
* Systems: 200 maximum
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
 
* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
  
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===Frequency Coverage===
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'''Frequency Coverage'''
 
* 25-54 MHz
 
* 25-54 MHz
 
* 108-174 MHz
 
* 108-174 MHz
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* 1240-1300 MHz
 
* 1240-1300 MHz
  
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===Power requirements===
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'''Features'''
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* 2 AA batteries
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
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* 6V DC, 500mA external power
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* [[TrunkTracker III]] with Control-Channel Only scanning and [[I-Call]] monitoring
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** Example: [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591 Radio Shack adapter] with Adaptaplug '''B'''
 
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** Or [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor]
 
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=== Antenna Connector ===
 
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* BNC
 
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=== Features ===
 
 
* [[Close Call]]
 
* [[Close Call]]
 
* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
 
* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
 
* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
 
* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
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* [[TrunkTracker III]] with Control-Channel Only scanning and [[I-Call]] monitoring
 
 
* LCD Backlight
 
* LCD Backlight
 
* [[Priority Scan]] with Priority Plus
 
* [[Priority Scan]] with Priority Plus
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* Configurable scan delay
 
* Configurable scan delay
 
* Strong signal attenuation
 
* Strong signal attenuation
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* Downloadable firmware
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* Upgradeadable firmware
 
* [[Channel Alert]]
 
* [[Channel Alert]]
 
* [[Repeater Reverse]]
 
* [[Repeater Reverse]]
 
* Frequency autostore and Talkgroup ID autostore
 
* Frequency autostore and Talkgroup ID autostore
 
* Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
 
* Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
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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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==Owner's Manual==
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'''Power requirements'''
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[http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC246Tom.pdf PDF]
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* 2 AA batteries
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* 6V DC, 500mA external power
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** Example: [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591 Radio Shack adapter] with Adaptaplug '''B'''
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** Or [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor]
  
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== Uniden BC246T Scanner Specifications ==
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'''Antenna Connector'''
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
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* BNC
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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.)
 
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
 
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual]
 
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual]
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* [[DMA Problems|Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems]]
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* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
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** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc246t/index.cgi Strong Signals BC246T Club]
 
* [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]
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* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
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* [http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC246Tom.pdf BC246T Owner's Manual]
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** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
 
* [[Uniden scanner test modes]]
 
* [[Uniden scanner test modes]]
  
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; TCL/TK Packages
 
; TCL/TK Packages
 
* [http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/index.html BC246T Control & Programming Tool]
 
* [http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/index.html BC246T Control & Programming Tool]
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; Windows Packages
 
; Windows Packages
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Butel Software] Products
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Butel Software] Products
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== Usage Tips ==
 
== Usage Tips ==
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<small>If you have a tip/trick, please contribute!</small>
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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.
 
* 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.
 
* Pressing the on/off button briefly will take you out of the menu system.
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==Problems/Issues==
 
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See [[DMA Problems|Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems]]
 
  
 
== eBay Listings ==
 
== eBay Listings ==

Revision as of 15:48, 25 March 2007

BC246T


Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture.

Specifications

Limits

  • Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
  • Systems: 200 maximum
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
  • Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
  • System Quick Key range: 0-9
  • Group Quick Key range: 0-9
  • Custom Search Ranges: 10
  • Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10

Frequency Coverage

  • 25-54 MHz
  • 108-174 MHz
  • 216-225 MHz
  • 400-512 MHz
  • 806-956 MHz
  • 1240-1300 MHz

Features

  • Rebanding supported? YES
  • TrunkTracker III with Control-Channel Only scanning and I-Call monitoring
  • Close Call
  • SAME Weather Alert
  • DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
  • LCD Backlight
  • Priority Scan with Priority Plus
  • 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, and SAME group
  • Configurable scan delay
  • Strong signal attenuation
  • Upgradeadable firmware
  • Channel Alert
  • Repeater Reverse
  • Frequency autostore and Talkgroup ID autostore
  • Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
  • PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer (Demo Software or Purchase direct from Uniden.)

Power requirements

Antenna Connector

  • BNC

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

TCL/TK Packages
Windows Packages

Yahoo Groups (software and receiver support)

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.

eBay Listings


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