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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
 
===Features===
 
===Features===
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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** See Section 7.1 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the firmware link 
 
* Frequency Coverage
 
* Frequency Coverage
 
** 25-54 MHz
 
** 25-54 MHz
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==Owner's Manual==
 
==Owner's Manual==
[http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC898Tom.pdf PDF]
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BC898Tom.pdf PDF]
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://www.geocities.com/n9ewo/bc898t.htm BC898T Review (from Dave's Radio Receiver Page)]
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* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
* [http://www.scannewengland.net/wiki/index.php/BC898t_Modifications_and_Accessory_Circuits BC898T Modifications and Accessory Circuits]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20071130110153/www.ticon.net/~n9ewo/bc898t.html N9EWO's BC898T Review (from Dave's Radio Receiver Page)]
** This [[media:Bc898Tback-mainboard3.jpg|image]] shows the back of the main board
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[[Uniden Scanner Comparison]]
* [http://www.scannewengland.net/wiki/index.php/Bearcontrol:_Uniden_Scanner_Displays Uniden Scanner Displays] DIY project
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* [http://www.scannewengland.net/wiki/index.php/BC898t_Modifications_and_Accessory_Circuits
* [http://mysite.verizon.net/james_k/SMA_WIKI/BC898t_Info.pdf BC898T Images and Information] PDF file
 
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
 
* ARC898 from [http://www.butelsoftware.com BuTel] (available through Scanner Master)
 
* ARC898 from [http://www.butelsoftware.com BuTel] (available through Scanner Master)
* [http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm IDTracker]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
 
* [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BC898T  UASD and Firmware updates 898]
 
* These 2 packages listed the 898 as '''Future Support'''
 
** [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro] 
 
** [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Mailing Lists/forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC898T/ BC898T Yahoo group]
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums|RadioReference Uniden}}
* [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=29&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals Uniden Forum]
 
 
 
== eBay Listings ==
 
<ebay>Uniden ("BC-898T","BC898T")</ebay>
 
  
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==BC898T Scanners for Sale==
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*[[BC898T eBay Listings]]
  
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Return to [[Uniden Scanners]]
 
Return to [[Uniden Scanners]]
 
  
  
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 09:36, 14 October 2020

BC898T Trunktracker III Scanner

500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III


General Specifications

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
    • See Section 7.1 of the Rebanding article for the firmware link
  • Frequency Coverage
    • 25-54 MHz
    • 108-174 MHz
    • 216-512 MHz
    • 806-956 MHz (excluding cellular)
  • Multiple Channels (500) / Banks (10)
  • TrunkTracker III
  • 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.
  • 100 cps scan rate
  • I-Call monitoring
  • DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
  • 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.
  • Conventional and Trunked Search Operations - Let's you find transmissions not listed in any book or anyone's web site.
  • Auto store
  • Auto record
  • 10 Priority channels with Priority Scan
  • Programmable Delay - When programmed on a channel, it allows time for a reply on the same channel before resuming to scan.
  • 10 Programmable Searchs - Allows you to set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching.
  • Signal strength meter
  • Modulation Capability (AM/FM/NFM)
  • Frequency Steps (kHz) 5/6.25/12.5/25
  • 200 Talk Group Skip Memories
  • 100 Search Skip Memories
  • Data skip
  • AC Adapters, DC Power Cable and Automotive Power Outlet Plug - More options for supplying power to your scanner at home or in your car.

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

Owner's Manual

PDF

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Uniden Scanner Comparison

Supporting Software

  • ARC898 from BuTel (available through Scanner Master)

Mailing Lists/forums

BC898T Scanners for Sale


Return to Uniden Scanners