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

• 2 AA batteries
• 6V DC, 500mA external power
  • Example: Radio Shack adapter with Adaptaplug B
  • Or Sony Car DC Adaptor

Antenna Connector

• BNC

Modifications

• BC246 External Freq Display
• Mods.DK listing for 246

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

• Easier to Read BC246T Manual
• Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems
• Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface
  • 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
• Strong Signals BC246T Club
• BC246T.org
• BC246 Internal Photos
• BC246T Owner's Manual
• Uniden scanner test modes

Supporting Software

TCL/TK Packages

• BC246T Control & Programming Tool

Windows Packages

• Butel Software Products
  • 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 Elite
• Trunkstar Elite Pro

Yahoo Groups (software and receiver support)

• BC246T Yahoo group
• Uniden BC246T Yahoo group
• ARC246 Yahoo group
• Scancat Yahoo group
• Scan Control Yahoo group
• RadioReference Uniden forum
• Strong Signals Uniden forum

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.

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