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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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===Features===
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
 
* [[TrunkTracker III]]  
 
* [[TrunkTracker III]]  
* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] Ready - Requires the installation of Uniden's BCi 25D Digital Card in order to monitor APCO P-25 Digital Systems
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* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] Ready - Requires the installation of Uniden's BCi 25D Digital Card in order to monitor APCO P-25 Digital Voice
 
* [[I-Call]] monitoring
 
* [[I-Call]] monitoring
 
* 100 cps scan rate
 
* 100 cps scan rate
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* 10 Priority Channels with Priority Plus
 
* 10 Priority Channels with Priority Plus
 
* Priority IDs
 
* Priority IDs
* 25-512, 806-956, 1240-1300MHz range
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* 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 Control Channel Only scanning
 
 
* Motorola Status Bits
 
* Motorola Status Bits
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* EDACS partial talkgroup IDs
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* [[EDACS Patch Tracking]]
 
* 10 scan lists with 10 ID’s each per bank
 
* 10 scan lists with 10 ID’s each per bank
 
* 16-character Alpha Tagging - Bank Channel and Search Range
 
* 16-character Alpha Tagging - Bank Channel and Search Range
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* Full Frequency LCD Display
 
* Full Frequency LCD Display
 
* Data skip
 
* Data skip
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===Frequency Coverage===
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* 25.000 - 512.000 MHz
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* 758.000 - 823.9875 MHz
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* 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
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* 894.0125 - 1300.000 MHz
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===RR System Compatibility===
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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:
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* System Types:
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** Motorola Type I
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** Motorola Type II
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
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** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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** EDACS SCAT
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** LTR Standard
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*System Voices:
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** Analog
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** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface (with the optional BCi25 card installed)
  
 
==Owner's Manual==
 
==Owner's Manual==
[http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC785Dom.pdf PDF]
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BC785Dom.pdf PDF]
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=685&RadioRec=uniden Mods.DK listing]
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=685&RadioRec=uniden Mods.DK listing]
* [[MODIFYING THE UNIDEN BC796D SCANNER FOR DISCRIMINATOR AUDIO OUTPUT]]
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* [[BC796D_Discriminator_Mod | Modifying the Uniden BC785D for Discriminator Audio Output]]
** This procedure also works with the BC785D
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** This procedure was written for the BC796D but works with the BC785D also
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [[Programming Shortcut BC785D]]
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* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bc785d/index.cgi Strong Signals BC785D Club]
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* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
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* [[Fix Audio Popping on the 785/796]]
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC250]
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[[Image:UnidenCommander.jpg|thumb|UnidenCommander screenshot]]
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC250PRO]
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* [http://www.uniden.info/download/files/Setup_Bearcat_E-ScannerBasic.zip E-Scanner free version]
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-EasyStream]
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* [http://dx.torensma.net/ Uniden Commander]
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ BC250 Clone]
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* [[Uniden Legacy Software Support]]
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/software/controlfreqjr2/index.html Control Freq v2]
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* [http://www.proscan.org ProScan Free 30-day fully functional trial, $ 50, Feature Rich]
* [http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm IDTracker]
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* [http://www.proscan.org/index.htm ProScan]
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==Mailing Lists/forums==
* [http://www.scancat.com/scg-win2.html Scancat Gold for Windows]  
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums|RadioReference Uniden}}
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
* [http://www.bc785d.net/ Scan Pro software for the 250/785]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
 
* [http://hamradio.sm5sxl.net/ sprog (Unix Software)] 
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=01%2D520807 Winscan DP]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==BC785D Scanners for Sale==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC785D_Digital_Scanner/ BC785D Digital Scanner Yahoo group]
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*[[BC785D eBay Listings]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UnidenBC785D/ Uniden BC785D Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden-bc780/ Uniden BC780 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uniden-BC250-BC785/ Uniden BC250-BC785 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc250785/ ARC250/785 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://www.proscan.org/phpbb/index.php ProScan Support forum]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl Scan Control Yahoo group]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 RadioReference Uniden forum]
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=4&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals BC785D Forum]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29 Strong Signals Uniden Message board]
 
 
 
== eBay Listings ==
 
<ebay>Uniden ("BC-785D","BC785D")</ebay>
 
  
  
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[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]
[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
 

Revision as of 09:39, 14 October 2020

BC785D

The BC785D Digital Capable Scanner is APCO P-25 Capable with 1000 channels, 10 banks, 10 priority channels and continuous band coverage.


General Specifications

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • TrunkTracker III
  • APCO25 Digital Audio Ready - Requires the installation of Uniden's BCi 25D Digital Card in order to monitor APCO P-25 Digital Voice
  • I-Call monitoring
  • 100 cps scan rate
  • 1000 Channels in 10 Banks
  • 10 Priority Channels with Priority Plus
  • Priority IDs
  • 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
  • 10 scan lists with 10 ID’s each per bank
  • 16-character Alpha Tagging - Bank Channel and Search Range
  • CTCSS and DCS 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.
  • PC Programming/Control/Cloning
  • AM/FM/WFM Modes
  • 12 Preprogrammed Service Searches
  • 10 Custom search ranges
  • Auto store
  • Record Funtions
  • 1000 Beep Alerts
  • Selectable Steps
  • Base/Moble Design
  • Full Backlit Controls
  • Full Frequency LCD Display
  • Data skip

Frequency Coverage

  • 25.000 - 512.000 MHz
  • 758.000 - 823.9875 MHz
  • 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
  • 894.0125 - 1300.000 MHz

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
    • EDACS SCAT
    • LTR Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface (with the optional BCi25 card installed)

Owner's Manual

PDF

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

UnidenCommander screenshot

Mailing Lists/forums

BC785D Scanners for Sale


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