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'''300 Channel TrunkTracker/10 Banks/10 Priority Channels'''
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==Specifications==
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===Limits===
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* 300 channels, 10 banks of 30 channels each
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* 5 scan lists, each holding 10 tgs per trunk bank
  
'''300 Channel TrunkTracker/10 Banks/10 Priority Channels'''
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===Frequency Coverage (Mhz)===
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* 29-54  in 5 khz steps
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* 137-174 in 5 khz steps
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* 108-137 in 12.5 khz steps
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* 137-144 in 5 khz steps ('''NOTE:''' AM mode reception in this band is not possible due to firmware limitations)
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* 216-225 in 5 khz steps
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* 225-400 in 5 khz steps
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* 400-512 in 12.5 khz steps
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* 806-956 in 12.5 khz steps
  
The industry's first Trunk Tracking base scanner. Trunk Scan and Search - Monitors the following systems: Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi Hybrid. This scanner only trunks 800 Mhz Analog systems.
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===Power Requirements===
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* 12vDC at 500 mAh
  
PRODUCT FEATURE LIST
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===Features===
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
* 300 Channels
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* Trunk Scan & Search
* 12 Band Coverage
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* Cloning Capability
* Includes 800 MHz & Aircraft
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* Computer Interface
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* Trunk Lockout
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* Trunk Delay
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* 100 cps scan rate
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* 7 Preprogrammed Service Searches
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* Programmable Search - Allows you to set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching.
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* [[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|automatic identification]]
 
* One Touch Weather
 
* One Touch Weather
* Triple Conversion RF System
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* Signal Strength Meter
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* 10 priority channels
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* Weather alert
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* Auto store
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* Auto record
 
* Auxiliary Tape Output
 
* Auxiliary Tape Output
* Trunk Scan and Search
 
 
* Turbo Scan
 
* Turbo Scan
 
* VFO Control Knob
 
* VFO Control Knob
 
* Trunk Delay
 
* Trunk Delay
 
* Trunk Lockout
 
* Trunk Lockout
* Programmable Search - Allows you to set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching.
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* '''NOTE''' AM reception of military air in the 138-144 mhz is not possible due to firmware limitations.
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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 for 800 Mhz systems '''only'''.
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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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*System Voices:
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** Analog
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
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; Discriminator Tap point
 
*[[ BC895 Tap | BC895XLT Discriminator Tap]]
 
*[[ BC895 Tap | BC895XLT Discriminator Tap]]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/content/mods.html Strong Signals mods page]
 
* Item 11: Squelch Modification
 
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/digital/dig/bc895-tap.txt Discriminator tap point (Greg Knox)]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/digital/dig/bc895-tap.txt Discriminator tap point (Greg Knox)]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/digital/dig/bc895-tap.jpg JPEG of Discrim tap point]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/digital/dig/bc895-tap.jpg JPEG of Discrim tap point]
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** Please see the talk page for comments about this tap procedure
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1596  EHam reviews of BC895XLT]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1596  EHam reviews of BC895XLT]
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=fi&class=recv&num=002 Strong Signals First Impressions]
 
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/bc895faq.html BC895 FAQ at Strong Signals]
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* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29 Strong Signals Uniden Message board]
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BC895XLTom.pdf The owner's manual (PDF)]
* [http://www.scannersoft.com/technical_support.htm Uniden User's Manual (PDF)]
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* '''NOTE:''' Go about 1/2 way down the page
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/files/PCi_bc895_v108.pdf Control Codes PDF]
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
; DOS Packages
 
* [http://www.slyster.com/radio/airscan/as.htm Airscan]
 
* [http://pw2.netcom.com/~agia/bc895.html AGIA Software page]
 
  
;Mac Packages
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;Non Windows Packages
* [http://www.robsmac.com/Soft.html N0ONG BC895 Interface]
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* [http://www.unitrunker.com/tuner.html Tuner]
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* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/  sctl]
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==Message Boards/Forums==
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* {{Forum|uniden-forums.82|RadioReference Uniden}}
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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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* [https://groups.io/g/BC895XLT BC895XLT]  
  
;Windows Packages
 
* [http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/1552/radioctl.html RadioCtl]
 
** Strong Signals [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_009.html Review] 
 
* [http://www.datadeliverydevices.com/RadioMax.htm RadioMax]
 
** [http://www.datadeliverydevices.com/MTRevue.htm MT 1998 Review by John Catalano]
 
** [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mt1998reviews.html#Radio%20Max RadioMax Review by Steve Donnell - MT 1998]
 
** [http://www.datadeliverydevices.com/MTcompare.htm MT Dec.2000 Comparison by John Catalano]
 
** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_010.html Review]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com/ Scan Control]
 
** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_014.html Lite version Review] 
 
** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_015.html Full version Review]
 
** The Scan Control Yahoo group can be found  [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ here]
 
* [http://www.bc895xlt.com/ Scan Pro 895]
 
** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_001.html Review] 
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/ Scancat]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_013.html Review]
 
** The Scancat Yahoo group can be found [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ here]
 
* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/  sctl]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/reviews/reviews.cgi?type=display&rtype=rev&class=soft&num=003 Winscan 1.0 Review at Strong Signals]
 
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=01%2D520012 Winscan 2.1]
 
<br>
 
* These programs can be found in the 895 Yahoo groups' files area:
 
** EZ-Prog895
 
** Freetracker
 
** PC895
 
** Softrol
 
***Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_008.html Review]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists==
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==BC895XLT Scanners for Sales==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC895/ BC895 Yahoo group]
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*[[BC895XLT eBay Listings]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC895XLT/ BC895XLT Yahoo group]
 
  
== eBay Listings ==
 
<ebay>Uniden ("BC-895","BC-895XLT","BC895XLT")</ebay>
 
  
 
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 07:38, 9 April 2021

BC895XLT

300 Channel TrunkTracker/10 Banks/10 Priority Channels

Specifications

Limits

  • 300 channels, 10 banks of 30 channels each
  • 5 scan lists, each holding 10 tgs per trunk bank

Frequency Coverage (Mhz)

  • 29-54 in 5 khz steps
  • 137-174 in 5 khz steps
  • 108-137 in 12.5 khz steps
  • 137-144 in 5 khz steps (NOTE: AM mode reception in this band is not possible due to firmware limitations)
  • 216-225 in 5 khz steps
  • 225-400 in 5 khz steps
  • 400-512 in 12.5 khz steps
  • 806-956 in 12.5 khz steps

Power Requirements

  • 12vDC at 500 mAh

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • Trunk Scan & Search
  • Cloning Capability
  • Computer Interface
  • Trunk Lockout
  • Trunk Delay
  • 100 cps scan rate
  • 7 Preprogrammed Service Searches
  • Programmable Search - Allows you to set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching.
  • CTCSS automatic identification
  • One Touch Weather
  • Signal Strength Meter
  • 10 priority channels
  • Weather alert
  • Auto store
  • Auto record
  • Auxiliary Tape Output
  • Turbo Scan
  • VFO Control Knob
  • Trunk Delay
  • Trunk Lockout

RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database for 800 Mhz systems only.

  • 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
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Modifications

Discriminator Tap point

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

The owner's manual (PDF)

Control Codes PDF

Supporting Software

Non Windows Packages

Message Boards/Forums


BC895XLT Scanners for Sales


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