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[[Image:Bc898T.gif|right|BC898T Trunktracker III Scanner]] | [[Image:Bc898T.gif|right|BC898T Trunktracker III Scanner]] | ||
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'''500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III''' | '''500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III''' | ||
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | ||
* Multiple Channels (500) / Banks (10) | * Multiple Channels (500) / Banks (10) | ||
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* 200 Talk Group Skip Memories | * 200 Talk Group Skip Memories | ||
* 100 Search Skip Memories | * 100 Search Skip Memories | ||
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+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | * [[BC898T Discriminator Tap]] | ||
==Reviews and User Opinions== | ==Reviews and User Opinions== | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [http://www.ticon.net/~n9ewo/bc898t.html Uniden Bearcat BC898T Scanning Receiver (from Dave's Radio Page)] | * [http://www.ticon.net/~n9ewo/bc898t.html Uniden Bearcat BC898T Scanning Receiver (from Dave's Radio Page)] | ||
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com/technical_support.htm Uniden User's Manual (PDF)] | * [http://www.scannersoft.com/technical_support.htm Uniden User's Manual (PDF)] | ||
− | * '''NOTE:''' Go about 1/2 way down the page. Some missing info may be found in the 895 and BCT8 manuals | + | ** '''NOTE:''' Go about 1/2 way down the page. Some missing info may be found in the 895 and BCT8 manuals |
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==Supporting Software== | ==Supporting Software== | ||
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group] | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group] | ||
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl Scan Control 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=29&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals Uniden Forum] | ||
== eBay Listings == | == eBay Listings == |
Revision as of 23:20, 20 November 2006
500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III
Contents
General Specifications
- Rebanding supported? YES
- Multiple Channels (500) / Banks (10)
- Frequency Coverage* - Includes the most interesting "action" bands where you can hear police, ambulance, fire, amateur radio, public utilities, weather, and more. 25-54,108-174, 216-512, 806-956 (excluding cellular)
- 1000 Talk Group ID's in 10 Lists of 10 per Bank - Let's you quickly select the talk groups you want to hear when you listen to trunked systems.
- TrunkTracker III Technology - So you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems.
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings.
- S.A.M.E. 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.
- Conventional and Trunked Search Operations - Let's you find transmissions not listed in any book or anyone's web site.
- Priority Operation - Helps ensure that you don't miss important transmissions on the channel you designate as the priority channel.
- AC Adapters, DC Power Cable and Automotive Power Outlet Plug - More options for supplying power to your scanner at home or in your car.
- Programmable Delay - When programmed on a channel, it allows time for a reply on the same channel before resuming to scan.
- Programmable Search - Allows you to set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching.
- Modulation Capability (AM/FM/NFM)
- Frequency Steps (kHz) 5/6.25/12.5/25
- 200 Talk Group Skip Memories
- 100 Search Skip Memories
Modifications
Reviews and User Opinions
Related Pages
- Uniden Bearcat BC898T Scanning Receiver (from Dave's Radio Page)
- Uniden User's Manual (PDF)
- NOTE: Go about 1/2 way down the page. Some missing info may be found in the 895 and BCT8 manuals
Supporting Software
- ARC898
- IDTracker
- Scancat Lite Plus
- Scan Control
- UASD and Firmware updates 898
- These 2 packages listed the 898 as Future Support
Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)
- BC898T Yahoo group
- Scancat Yahoo group
- Scan Control Yahoo group
- RadioReference Uniden forum
- Strong Signals Uniden Forum
eBay Listings