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[[Image:Br330T.jpg|right| BR330T]] | [[Image:Br330T.jpg|right| BR330T]] | ||
| − | Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. Discontinued by Uniden in March of | + | Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]] and [[Race Track Operation]]. This is a [[TrunkTracker III]] scanner with [[Control Channel Only]] scanning and [[I-Call]] monitoring. Discontinued by Uniden in March of 2007. |
Includes all bands and frequencies excluding only the cellular frequencies. This includes AM Broadcast, shortwave broadcast, CB (AM mode only), amateur radio (AM, FM, NFM), all TV broadcast channels (including the 512-800 MHz range never before covered in a trunking scanner). | Includes all bands and frequencies excluding only the cellular frequencies. This includes AM Broadcast, shortwave broadcast, CB (AM mode only), amateur radio (AM, FM, NFM), all TV broadcast channels (including the 512-800 MHz range never before covered in a trunking scanner). | ||
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| − | ==Specifications== | + | ==Physical and Technical Specifications== |
| − | + | * Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz - 1.3 GHz (cellular blocked in US) | |
| + | * Power requirements: 3 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 800mA AC adapter. Example: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adapter] | ||
* Channels: 2500 maximum | * Channels: 2500 maximum | ||
| + | * Compatible with [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head | ||
* Systems: 200 maximum | * Systems: 200 maximum | ||
* Groups per system: 20 maximum | * Groups per system: 20 maximum | ||
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* Custom Search Ranges: 10 | * Custom Search Ranges: 10 | ||
* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13 | * Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13 | ||
| + | * Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz | ||
| + | * 99 Quick Keys | ||
| + | * 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-out, and [[SAME]] group | ||
| + | * 13 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, AM Broadcast, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, and Special (Itinerant) | ||
| − | == | + | ==Features== |
| − | * | + | * Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system, custom or service search |
| − | + | * Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay | |
| − | + | * Antenna Connector: SMA (w/BNC adapter) | |
| − | + | * Analog [[AGC]] | |
| − | ** | + | * Battery level display |
| − | * | + | * [[Battery Saver]] |
| − | + | * [[Broadcast Screen]] | |
| − | + | * Built-in AM Ferrite antenna | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Channel Alert]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]] (with version 1.06.02 firmware), [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Temporary Store|Close Call Temporary Store]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges |
| − | + | * [[Data Skip]] | |
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]] | * [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]] | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Duplicate Channel Alert]] |
* Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system | * Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Fire Tone Out]] alert |
| − | * | + | * Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, and Close Call Alert. |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Key Lock]] |
| − | * Quick | + | * LCD and Keypad Backlight |
| − | + | * [[On-Air Programming]] | |
| − | * | + | * PC Programming and Control |
| − | * | + | * [[Priority Scan]] |
| − | * [[SAME]] Weather Alert | + | * Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel. |
| − | + | * [[Quick Search]] | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Race Track Operation]] |
| + | * [[Repeater Reverse]] | ||
| + | * [[SAME]] [[Weather Alert]] | ||
| + | * [[Search with Scan]] | ||
* [[Signal Strength display]] | * [[Signal Strength display]] | ||
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* Strong signal attenuation | * Strong signal attenuation | ||
| − | * | + | * Upgradeable firmware |
| − | * [[ | + | ** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}} |
| − | * | + | ** See the [[Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners]] article for the firmware link |
| − | + | * [[Weather Alert Priority]] | |
| − | + | * [[Wired Cloning]] | |
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| − | + | ==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: | 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: | * System Types: | ||
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*System Voices: | *System Voices: | ||
** Analog | ** Analog | ||
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==Reviews and User Opinions== | ==Reviews and User Opinions== | ||
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* [[BR330T Review by Safetyobc]] | * [[BR330T Review by Safetyobc]] | ||
== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BR330Tom.pdf Owner's Manual] |
| − | + | * [http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/SCANNERS-S-Z/Uniden_BR330T%20Wideband%20Trunktracker%20Scanner_Manual.pdf BR330T Owner's Manual] | |
| − | + | * [http://new.marksscanners.com/330/330.shtml Easier to Read BR330T Owners Guide] | |
| − | * [http:// | ||
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/USB_Cable_p/01-551038.htm Uniden USB-1 page on Scanner Master] | * [http://www.scannermaster.com/USB_Cable_p/01-551038.htm Uniden USB-1 page on Scanner Master] | ||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
| − | + | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com BuTel Software] | |
| − | + | ** ARC330-Basic (no recording) & ARC330-PRO (which can record audio) | |
| − | ** | + | ** Clone330 |
| − | + | * See the [[Uniden DMA Software Support]] article for other software packages that support this radio (including ProScan) | |
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| − | == | + | |
| + | ==Message Boards / Forums== | ||
;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ||
| − | * [ | + | *{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|Uniden}} |
| − | + | ; Facebook | |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts] |
| − | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat] | |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnidenScanners Uniden Scanners] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBScanners Uniden Bearcat Scanners] |
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club] | ||
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK] | ||
| + | ; Groups.io | ||
| + | * [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==BR330T Scanners for Sale== |
| − | + | *[[BR330T eBay Listings]] | |
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[[Category:Uniden Scanners]] | [[Category:Uniden Scanners]] | ||
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | [[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | ||
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]] | [[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]] | ||
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]] | [[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Radio Models]] | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 7 May 2021
Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture and Race Track Operation. This is a TrunkTracker III scanner with Control Channel Only scanning and I-Call monitoring. Discontinued by Uniden in March of 2007.
Includes all bands and frequencies excluding only the cellular frequencies. This includes AM Broadcast, shortwave broadcast, CB (AM mode only), amateur radio (AM, FM, NFM), all TV broadcast channels (including the 512-800 MHz range never before covered in a trunking scanner).
Similar to the European UBC3500XLT.
Contents
Physical and Technical Specifications
- Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz - 1.3 GHz (cellular blocked in US)
- Power requirements: 3 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 800mA AC adapter. Example: Sony Car DC Adapter
- Channels: 2500 maximum
- Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head
- Systems: 200 maximum
- Groups per system: 20 maximum
- Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
- Scan Rate: 90 channels per second (conventional mode)
- System Quick Key range: 1-99
- Group Quick Key range: 0-9
- Custom Search Ranges: 10
- Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13
- Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
- 99 Quick Keys
- 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-out, and SAME group
- 13 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, AM Broadcast, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, and Special (Itinerant)
Features
- Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system, custom or service search
- Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay
- Antenna Connector: SMA (w/BNC adapter)
- Analog AGC
- Battery level display
- Battery Saver
- Broadcast Screen
- Built-in AM Ferrite antenna
- Channel Alert
- Close Call, with Close Call Do Not Disturb (with version 1.06.02 firmware), Close Call Priority (or Primary), and Close Call Temporary Store
- Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
- Data Skip
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
- Duplicate Channel Alert
- Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system
- Fire Tone Out alert
- Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, and Close Call Alert.
- Key Lock
- LCD and Keypad Backlight
- On-Air Programming
- PC Programming and Control
- Priority Scan
- Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel.
- Quick Search
- Race Track Operation
- Repeater Reverse
- SAME Weather Alert
- Search with Scan
- Signal Strength display
- Strong signal attenuation
- Upgradeable firmware
- Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
- See the Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners article for the firmware link
- Weather Alert Priority
- Wired Cloning
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
Reviews and User Opinions
Related Pages
- Programming Your Uniden Scanner
- Owner's Manual
- BR330T Owner's Manual
- Easier to Read BR330T Owners Guide
- Uniden USB-1 page on Scanner Master
Software
- BuTel Software
- ARC330-Basic (no recording) & ARC330-PRO (which can record audio)
- Clone330
- See the Uniden DMA Software Support article for other software packages that support this radio (including ProScan)
Message Boards / Forums
- RadioReference
- Radio Scanner World
- Radio Scanners
- Scanner Enthusiasts
- Radio Scanner Help and Chat
- Uniden Scanners
- Uniden Bearcat Scanners
- Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club
- Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK
- Groups.io
BR330T Scanners for Sale
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