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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) and of course all the popular public safety, business, racing, and general use frequencies.
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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.
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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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Similar to the European [[UBC3500XLT]].
  
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==Overview==
 
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Uniden's analog-only portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
 
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
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===Limits===
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===Physical===
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* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
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* Antenna Connector: SMA (w/BNC adapter)
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* Systems: 200 maximum
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* Battery level display
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* Groups per system: 20 maximum
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* Built-in AM Ferrite antenna
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* Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
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* Compatible with [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head
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* Scan Rate: 90 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* LCD and Keypad Backlight
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===Keys===
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* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
 
* System Quick Key range: 1-99
 
* System Quick Key range: 1-99
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* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
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===Technical===
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* Channels: 2500 maximum
 
* Custom Search Ranges: 10
 
* Custom Search Ranges: 10
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* Groups per system: 20 maximum
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* PC Programming and Control
 
* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13
 
* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13
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* Scan Rate: 90 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* [[Signal Strength display]]
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* Strong signal attenuation
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* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
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* Systems: 200 maximum
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* Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
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* 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)
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* 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-out, and [[SAME]] group
  
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===Frequency Coverage===
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====Frequency Coverage====
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* 100 kHz - 1.3 GHz
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* Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz - 1.3 GHz (cellular blocked in US)
  
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===Power requirements===
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====Power====
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* 3 AA batteries
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* Power requirements: 3 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 800mA AC adapter. Example: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adapter]
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* 6V DC, 800mA external power
 
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** Example: [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591 Radio Shack adapter] with Adaptaplug '''B'''
 
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** Or [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor]
 
  
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=== Antenna Connector ===
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==Features==
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* SMA
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* Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system, custom or service search
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* Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay
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* Analog [[AGC]]
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* [[Battery Saver]]
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* [[Broadcast Screen]]
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* [[Channel Alert]]
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* [[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]]
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* [[Control Channel Only]]
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* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
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* [[Data Skip]]
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
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* [[Duplicate Channel Alert]]
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* 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
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* [[Fire Tone Out]] alert
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* Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, and Close Call Alert.
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* [[Key Lock]]
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* [[On-Air Programming]]
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* [[Priority Scan]]
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* Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel.
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* [[Quick Search]]
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* [[Race Track Operation]]
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* [[Repeater Reverse]]
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* [[Search with Scan]]
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* Upgradeable firmware
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** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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* [[Weather Operations]]
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* [[Wired Cloning]]
  
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=== Features ===
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==RR System Compatibility==
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* [[Close Call]]
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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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* [[Fire Tone Out]] Alert
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* System Types:
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* [[AGC]]
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** Motorola Type I
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* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
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** Motorola Type II
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] Rapid Decode
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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* Compatible with [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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* [[TrunkTracker III]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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* LCD and Keypad Backlight
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
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** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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** EDACS SCAT
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** LTR Standard
  
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==Owner's Manual==
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*System Voices:
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* [http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BR330Tom.pdf PDF]
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** Analog
  
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==General Specifications==
 
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
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* Broadcast and Pager Screen -- prevents hits from these strong continuous signal sources.
 
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* Built-in Bar antenna
 
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* Auto Store frequencies ''and'' IDs
 
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* Scan ''and'' Search
 
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* Race Track Operation
 
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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* Monitoring Times [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtfirstlook-br330t.pdf BR-330T Review (PDF)]
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* [[BR330T Review by Safetyobc]]
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* [http://www.scanningarkansas.com/BR330T/ Scanning Arkansas: BR-330T Review]
 
  
 
== Related Pages ==
 
== Related Pages ==
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* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/330/330test.html Easier to Read BR330T Manual]
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* [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BR330Tom.pdf Owner's Manual]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14869 BR330T Thread]
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* [http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/SCANNERS-S-Z/Uniden_BR330T%20Wideband%20Trunktracker%20Scanner_Manual.pdf BR330T Owner's Manual]
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* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]  
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* [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
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* [[Uniden scanner test modes]]
 
  
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==Software==
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==Message Boards / Forums==
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* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc396-uniden-bcd396t-scanner-software/ Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control BCD396T] Yes, it works with the BR330T. Log conventional frequency hits and trunked IDs to both text and audio format (WAV format)
 
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* [http://www.butel.nl/bc330/br330t.html ARC330-Basic & ARC330-PRO]
 
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** The free Clone330 copying software can be linked to from this [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ page]
 
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-EasyStream]
 
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* [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BR330T UASD Software and firmware updates]
 
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
 
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com/racing_edition.htm Scan Control Racing Edition]
 
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==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards==
 
 
;{{color|red|RadioReference}}  
 
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 Uniden forum]
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|Uniden}}
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;Strong Signals Links
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; Facebook
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* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=49&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c BR330T Forum]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=49 BR330T Thread]  
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29 Uniden Message board]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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;Yahoo
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BR330T/ BR330T Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnidenScanners Uniden Scanners]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ ScanControl Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBScanners Uniden Bearcat Scanners]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc396/ ARC330/396 Yahoo Group]
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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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==Problems/Issues==
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; Groups.io
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See [[DMA Problems|Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems]]
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* [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/BR330T BR330T Sub Group]
  
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== eBay Listings ==
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==BR330T Scanners for Sale==
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<ebay>Uniden ("BR-330T","BR330T")</ebay>
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*[[BR330T eBay Listings]]
  
  
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[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
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[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 17:50, 23 April 2023

BR330T

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.


Specifications

Physical

  • Antenna Connector: SMA (w/BNC adapter)
  • Battery level display
  • Built-in AM Ferrite antenna
  • Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head
  • LCD and Keypad Backlight

Keys

  • Group Quick Key range: 0-9
  • System Quick Key range: 1-99

Technical

  • Channels: 2500 maximum
  • Custom Search Ranges: 10
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • PC Programming and Control
  • Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13
  • Scan Rate: 90 channels per second (conventional mode)
  • Signal Strength display
  • Strong signal attenuation
  • Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
  • Systems: 200 maximum
  • Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
  • 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)
  • 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-out, and SAME group

Frequency Coverage

  • Frequency Coverage: 100 kHz - 1.3 GHz (cellular blocked in US)

Power

Features

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

Message Boards / Forums

RadioReference
Facebook
Groups.io

BR330T Scanners for Sale


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