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<pre>Programming the 785D for Mot or ED
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[[Image:BC785D.gif|right|BC785D]]
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'''The BC785D Digital Capable Scanner with 1000 channels, 10 banks, 10 priority channels and continuous band coverage.'''
  
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Motorola Type I or IIi Systems 
 
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Set the Fleetmap as follows:
 
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1. press MENU
 
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2. press 2
 
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3. press 2
 
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4. press VFO or E
 
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5. press 1
 
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6. press 1
 
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7. press 2
 
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8. press VFO or E if using Custom settings (you can rotate the VFO for a preset)
 
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9. Rotate VFO to Size Code number for Block 0, Press VFO or E
 
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repeat this step for Block 1 through 7. When each block is set, press Scan.
 
  
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==General Specifications==
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===Features===
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
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* [[TrunkTracker III]]
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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
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* [[I-Call]] monitoring
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* 100 cps scan rate
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* 1000 Channels in 10 Banks
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* 10 Priority Channels with Priority Plus
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* Priority IDs
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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
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* Motorola Status Bits
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* EDACS partial talkgroup IDs
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* [[EDACS Patch Tracking]]
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* 10 scan lists with 10 ID’s each per bank
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* 16-character Alpha Tagging - Bank Channel and Search Range
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* [[CTCSS]] and [[DCS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|automatic identification]]
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* [[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.
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* PC Programming/Control/Cloning
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* AM/FM/WFM Modes
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* 12 Preprogrammed Service Searches
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* 10 Custom search ranges
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* Auto store
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* Record Funtions
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* 1000 Beep Alerts
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* Selectable Steps
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* Base/Moble Design
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* Full Backlit Controls
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* Full Frequency LCD Display
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* Data skip
  
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Motorola Type II or EDACS Systems
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===Frequency Coverage===
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Program the frequencies as follows: assuming bank 1
 
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1. press MENU
 
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2. press 2
 
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3. press 2
 
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4. press VFO or E
 
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5. press 1
 
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6. press 1
 
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*7. press 1=Mot II 800, 3=900. 4=UHF *, 5=VHF *, 6=ED Wide, 7=Narrow, 8=SCAT
 
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8. press 2
 
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9. press VFO or E
 
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10. press 1
 
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11. using numbered and decimal keys enter frequency
 
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12. press VFO or E
 
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13. press MENU three times
 
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14. rotate VFO to next channel (C 002 L/O should appear at top)
 
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15. repeat steps 9 through 14 until all are entered (the new top should be C 003...)
 
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16.  press scan after last E
 
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*After pressing 4 or 5 for VHF/UHF in step 7 above, skip steps 8 through 10 and use steps
 
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(a through l) below to enter data for VHF or UHF
 
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a.    press VFO or E
 
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b.    enter base frequency
 
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c.    press VFO or E
 
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d. enter space setting
 
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e. press VFO or E
 
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f. enter offset channel
 
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g. press VFO or E
 
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h. repeat steps (a through g) for additional settings for UHF or VHF
 
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i. press MENU three times
 
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j. press 2
 
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k. press VFO or E
 
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l. return to step 11 above for entering frequencies.
 
  
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Program ID’s as follows:
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* 25.000 - 512.000 MHz
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1. press MENU
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* 758.000 - 823.9875 MHz
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2. press 2
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* 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
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3. press 2
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* 894.0125 - 1300.000 MHz
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4. press VFO or E
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5. press 3
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===RR System Compatibility===
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6. press VFO or E
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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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7. press 1
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* System Types:
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8. using numbered keys enter the first ID, I.E. (MO 57932) or (ED 00-041)
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** Motorola Type I
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9. press VFO or E
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** Motorola Type II
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10. press 2
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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11. rotate the VFO (clockwise) until the Capital letter L appears
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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12. press VFO
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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13. rotate the VFO to the next letter (A, in this case rotate ccw)
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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14. press VFO
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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15. rotate the VFO to the next letter (W, in this case rotate cw)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
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16. press E
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** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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17. press MENU
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** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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18. rotate VFO to next ID (M1-2 should be at the top)
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** EDACS SCAT
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19. repeat steps 6 through 18 for all other ID’s and text tag’s replace
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** LTR Standard
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letters in steps 11, 13 and 15 as needed
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</pre>
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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)
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==Owner's Manual==
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BC785Dom.pdf PDF]
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==Modifications==
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* [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=685&RadioRec=uniden Mods.DK listing]
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* [[BC796D_Discriminator_Mod | Modifying the Uniden BC785D for Discriminator Audio Output]]
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** This procedure was written for the BC796D but works with the BC785D also
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==Reviews and User Opinions==
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2782 EHam Reviews of the BC785 link 1]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3042 EHam Reviews of the BC785 link 2]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3068 EHam Reviews of the BC785 link 3]
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==Related Pages==
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* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
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* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
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* [[Fix Audio Popping on the 785/796]]
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==Supporting Software==
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[[Image:UnidenCommander.jpg|thumb|UnidenCommander screenshot]]
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* [http://www.uniden.info/download/files/Setup_Bearcat_E-ScannerBasic.zip E-Scanner free version]
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* [http://dx.torensma.net/ Uniden Commander]
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* [[Uniden Legacy Software Support]]
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* [http://www.proscan.org ProScan Free 30-day fully functional trial, $ 50, Feature Rich]
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==Mailing Lists/forums==
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|RadioReference Uniden}}
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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]
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
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==BC785D Scanners for Sale==
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*[[BC785D eBay Listings]]
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Return to [[Uniden Scanners]]
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[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
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[[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]]
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[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 13:57, 18 June 2021

BC785D

The BC785D Digital Capable Scanner 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

Facebook
Groups.io

BC785D Scanners for Sale


Return to Uniden Scanners

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