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* Adjustable scan/search delay/resume
 
* Adjustable scan/search delay/resume
 
* Repeater Reverse
 
* Repeater Reverse
* [[CTCSS]] and [[DCS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|automatic identification]]
 
 
* [[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.
 
* [[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.
 
* [[Channel Alert]]
 
* [[Channel Alert]]
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** RS Enercell AC Adapter Cat. No. 273-316
 
** RS Enercell AC Adapter Cat. No. 273-316
 
** RS Adaptaplug Type: "M" (Navy) 5.5mm O.D. 2.1mm RS part no.273-344
 
** RS Adaptaplug Type: "M" (Navy) 5.5mm O.D. 2.1mm RS part no.273-344
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==Owner's Manual==
 
==Owner's Manual==
[http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC780XLTom.pdf PDF]
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BC780XLTom.pdf BC780XLTom (PDF)]
 
 
==Modifications==
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ModelId=684 Mods.DK listing]
 
* [http://www.racescanners.com/%7Edraley/repairs.htm Frequency Fan Club Modifications]
 
  
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==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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* [https://www.scannerschool.com/looking-back-at-the-uniden-bc780xlt/ Scanner School - Looking Back at the Uniden BC780XLT]
 
;eHam  
 
;eHam  
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1287 BC780XLT (1)]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1287 BC780XLT (1)]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1329 BC780XLT (2)]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1329 BC780XLT (2)]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2142 UBC780XLT (Euro/Aus version)]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2142 UBC780XLT (Euro/Aus version)]
 
;UKMidlandscanner
 
* [http://www.ukmidlandscanner.co.uk/780rev.htm (U)BC780XLT review at ukmidlandscanner]
 
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
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* [https://www.qsl.net/n4yek/uniden.htm  How to Program the BC780XLT for LTR]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc780xlt/ BC780XLT Info Center]  
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* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/andysprogram/780dummies.txt Programming the BC780XLT for Dummies]  
* [http://www.bc780xlt.com/ BC780XLT Official Home Page]
 
* [http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/bc-780xlt.html BC780XLT Scanning Tips and Tricks] from Anthony W. Haukap
 
** '''NOTE:''' A section is devoted to discriminator and slicer tap points
 
 
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050508042933/http://mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=2390 BC780XLT squelch mod]
 
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050508042933/http://mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=2390 BC780XLT squelch mod]
* [http://www.scannewengland.net/wiki/index.php/Bearcontrol:_Uniden_Scanner_Displays Uniden Scanner Displays] DIY project
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==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
; DOS Software
 
* [http://pw2.netcom.com/~agia/bc895.html AGIA page]
 
 
 
; Linux Software  
 
; Linux Software  
* [http://radio.linux.org.au/pkgdetail.phtml?sectpat=rigcontrol&ordpat=title&descpat=&pkgid=303 BC780XLT Display Tool]
 
 
* [http://www.unitrunker.com/tuner.html Tuner]
 
* [http://www.unitrunker.com/tuner.html Tuner]
  
 
; Other OS Software
 
; Other OS Software
* [http://www.geocities.com/onecave/ Con780 (Mac Software)]
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ke9zm/java780/java780.html Java780]
 
* [http://www.bc780xlt.net/ Scan Pro 780 for the Palm OS]
 
 
* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/ sctl]
 
* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/ sctl]
  
 
; Windows Software  
 
; Windows Software  
* Andy's 780XLT Programmer is available from the Uniden BC780XLT Yahoo group
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* [http://www.uniden.info/download/index.cfm?s=BC7 E-Scanner]
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC780]
 
**[http://www.ukmidlandscanner.co.uk/arcrev.htm ARC780 review at ukmidlandscanner]
 
** The Yahoo Group for ARC780 can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc780-software/ here]
 
* [http://www.bc780xlt.net/ Scan Pro 780]
 
** Capable of recording audio
 
 
* [http://dx.torensma.net/ Uniden Commander]
 
* [http://dx.torensma.net/ Uniden Commander]
* [http://www.proscan.org ProScan Free 30-day fully functional trial, $ 50, Feature Rich]
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* [[Uniden Legacy Software Support]]
  
== Mailing lists and web forums ==
 
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 Uniden forum]
 
  
;Yahoo! Groups
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== Mailing lists / forums ==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC780XLT/ BC780XLT]
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* {{Forum|uniden-forums.82|RadioReference Uniden}}
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UnidenBC780XLT/ UnidenBC780XLT]
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; Facebook
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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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/radioprogramming Radio Programming]
  
 
==BC780XLT Scanners for Sale==
 
==BC780XLT Scanners for Sale==

Latest revision as of 17:16, 1 April 2022

BC780XLT

500 Channels/10 Preprogrammed Service Searches/2 Line Alpha Display/TrunkTracker III/S.A.M.E. Weather Alert


General Specifications

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • Coverage:
    • 25-512 MHz
    • 806-956 MHz
    • 1240-1300 MHz
  • TrunkTracker III
  • I-Call monitoring
  • VFO Control
  • 100 cps scan rate
  • 500 Channels in 10 Banks
  • 10 Priority Channels with Priority Plus
  • Priority IDs with Priority Plus IDs
  • CTCSS and DCS automatic identification
  • TrunkTracker III with Control-Channel Only scanning and I-Call monitoring
  • SAME Weather Alert
  • Adjustable scan/search delay/resume
  • 10 scan lists with 10 ID’s each per bank
  • Motorola Control Channel Only scanning option in menu with selectable plan for 800/900 mHz systems but only one site or system can be programmed per bank
  • Motorola Status Bits
  • EDACS partial talkgroup IDs
  • EDACS Patch Tracking
  • 16-character Alpha Tagging - Bank Channel and Search Range
  • Adjustable scan/search delay/resume
  • Repeater Reverse
  • 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.
  • Channel Alert
  • RS232 serial port (DB9) for computer control, cloning
  • Tape-out and selectable record
  • Strong signal attenuation
  • AM/FM/WFM Modes
  • 12 Preprogrammed Service Searches
  • 10 Custom search ranges
  • Auto store
  • Selectable Steps
  • Base/Moble Design
  • Full Backlit Controls
  • Full Frequency LCD Display
  • Data skip

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
    • LTR Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Power Requirements

  • 12/13.8V DC 700mA Center Tip POS
    • Uniden Part No. AD580U - Ac Adapter (13.8V 700mA)
    • RS Enercell AC Adapter Cat. No. 273-316
    • RS Adaptaplug Type: "M" (Navy) 5.5mm O.D. 2.1mm RS part no.273-344


Owner's Manual

BC780XLTom (PDF)


Reviews and User Opinions

eHam

Related Pages


Supporting Software

Linux Software
Other OS Software
Windows Software


Mailing lists / forums

Facebook
Groups.io

BC780XLT Scanners for Sale


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