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[[Image:Sc230.jpg|right|SC230]]
 
[[Image:Sc230.jpg|right|SC230]]
  
==Overview==
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Uniden's portable Racing scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
 
Uniden's portable Racing scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
===Limits===
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'''Limits'''
 
* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
 
* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
 
* Systems: 200 maximum
 
* Systems: 200 maximum
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
 
* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
  
===Frequency Coverage===
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'''Frequency Coverage'''
 
* 25-54 MHz
 
* 25-54 MHz
 
* 108-174 MHz
 
* 108-174 MHz
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* 1240-1300 MHz
 
* 1240-1300 MHz
  
===Power requirements===
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'''Features'''
* 2 AA batteries
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* Race Track Operation - Easily program and select the race and drivers you want to listen to
* 6V DC, 500mA external power
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* Preprogrammed with Major Racing Frequencies - You'll be ready to listen when they're ready to roll
** Example: [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591 Radio Shack adapter] with Adaptaplug '''B'''
 
** Or [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065VV0 Sony Car DC Adaptor]
 
 
 
=== Antenna Connector ===
 
* BNC
 
 
 
=== Features ===
 
 
* [[Close Call]]
 
* [[Close Call]]
 
* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
 
* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
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* Configurable scan delay
 
* Configurable scan delay
 
* Strong signal attenuation
 
* Strong signal attenuation
* Downloadable firmware
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* Upgradeadable firmware
 
* [[Channel Alert]]
 
* [[Channel Alert]]
 
* [[Repeater Reverse]]
 
* [[Repeater Reverse]]
 
* Frequency autostore
 
* Frequency autostore
 
* Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
 
* Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
 
==Owner's Manual==
 
[http://www.uniden.com/pdf/SC230om.pdf PDF]
 
 
==General Specifications==
 
 
* Compact Design - The Uniden SC230 is designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability.
 
* Compact Design - The Uniden SC230 is designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability.
* Race Track Operation - Easily program and select the race and drivers you want to listen to
 
* Preprogrammed with Major Racing Frequencies - You'll be ready to listen when they're ready to roll
 
 
* Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in the system
 
* Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in the system
 
* PC Interface - Both programming and remote control of your scanner features from a PC
 
* PC Interface - Both programming and remote control of your scanner features from a PC
 
* On-Air Programming - (separate transmitter required) Makes programming multiple units a snap - just transmit the driver information using a PC and transceiver, and all scanners update at once
 
* On-Air Programming - (separate transmitter required) Makes programming multiple units a snap - just transmit the driver information using a PC and transceiver, and all scanners update at once
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'''Power requirements'''
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* 2 AA batteries
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* 6V DC, 500mA 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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* BNC
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
 
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/230/230.html Easier to Read SC230 Manual]
 
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/230/230.html Easier to Read SC230 Manual]
* [http://www.uniden.com/productpop/SC230_ss.pdf Specifications Sheet]
 
 
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
 
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
 
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
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* [[DMA Problems|Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems]]
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* [http://www.uniden.com/pdf/SC230om.pdf SC230 Owner's Manual]
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* [http://www.uniden.com/productpop/SC230_ss.pdf Specifications Sheet]
 
* [[Uniden scanner test modes]]
 
* [[Uniden scanner test modes]]
  
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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]
 
==Problems/Issues==
 
See [[DMA Problems|Uniden Dynamic Memory Scanner Problems]]
 
  
 
== eBay Listings ==
 
== eBay Listings ==

Revision as of 15:55, 25 March 2007

SC230


Uniden's portable Racing scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture.

Specifications

Limits

  • Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
  • Systems: 200 maximum
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
  • System Quick Key range: 1-9
  • Group Quick Key range: 0-9
  • Custom Search Ranges: 10
  • Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10

Frequency Coverage

  • 25-54 MHz
  • 108-174 MHz
  • 216-225 MHz
  • 400-512 MHz
  • 806-956 MHz
  • 1240-1300 MHz

Features

  • Race Track Operation - Easily program and select the race and drivers you want to listen to
  • Preprogrammed with Major Racing Frequencies - You'll be ready to listen when they're ready to roll
  • Close Call
  • SAME Weather Alert
  • DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
  • LCD Backlight
  • Priority Scan with Priority Plus
  • 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, search range, and SAME group
  • Configurable scan delay
  • Strong signal attenuation
  • Upgradeadable firmware
  • Channel Alert
  • Repeater Reverse
  • Frequency autostore
  • Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc)
  • Compact Design - The Uniden SC230 is designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability.
  • Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in the system
  • PC Interface - Both programming and remote control of your scanner features from a PC
  • On-Air Programming - (separate transmitter required) Makes programming multiple units a snap - just transmit the driver information using a PC and transceiver, and all scanners update at once

Power requirements

Antenna Connector

  • BNC

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)

eBay Listings


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