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'''Racing Scanner with 2500 Dynamic Channels and Race Track Operation.'''
 
  
  
==General Specifications==
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Uniden's portable Racing scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
* 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
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* Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels.
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==Specifications==
* Compact Design - The Uniden SC230 is designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability.
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===Limits===
* Race Track Operation - Easily program and select the race and drivers you want to listen to
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* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
* Close Call™ RF Capture Technology - Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters
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* Systems: 200 maximum
* Alpha Tagging* - Makes it easy to identify the driver talking
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* Groups per system: 20 maximum
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* Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* System Quick Key range: 1-9
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* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
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* Custom Search Ranges: 10
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 10
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===Frequency Coverage===
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* 25-54 MHz
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* 108-174 MHz
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* 216-225 MHz
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* 400-512 MHz
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* 806-956 MHz
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* 1240-1300 MHz
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===Power Requirements===
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* 2 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 500mA AC adapter
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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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===Features===
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* [[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
 
* Preprogrammed with Major Racing Frequencies - You'll be ready to listen when they're ready to roll
* Quick Key System Access - Quickly select the systems or race you want to hear by pressing the 0-9 keys
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* Quick Car Select – you can select and listen to a car by pressing a single key
* Frequency Coverage  - 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-956, 1240-1300 MHz (Excluding Cellular)
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* Quick Race Programming – lets you quickly and easily enter information about a specific race
* DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings.
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* [[Uniden Close Call]]
* 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.
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* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
* 10 Programmable Search Ranges - Helps you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area
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* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
* 11 Preprogrammed Service Searches - Public Safety, Railroad (by channel), Air, Marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), Weather, News Media, Ham Radio and Special
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
* Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in the system
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* 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, search range, and [[SAME]] group
* Backlit Display* - Easy night time operation with Uniden's Patented Backlight-On-Squelch feature that illuminates only when there is channel activity
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* LCD Backlight
* 2 AA Battery Operation - Provides flexibility in choice of batteries: Alkaline for long life, rechargable for economy (batteries can be charged while in the scanner)
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* Quick Search
* PC Interface - Both programming and remote control of your scanner features from a PC
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* 10 Service Searches - public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special (Itinerant)
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* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
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* Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in custom searches or service searches
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* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
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* Weather Priority
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* [[Priority Scan]] with Priority Plus
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* Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay
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* Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system
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* Strong signal attenuation
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* Upgradeadable firmware
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* [[Channel Alert]]
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* [[Repeater Reverse]]
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* Pager Screen – ignores hits generated by common pager frequencies while using the Close Call or search features
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* Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel.
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* Duplicate Channel Alert
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* Data Skip
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* Key Lock
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* Battery saver
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* Antenna Connector: BNC
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* PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer
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* Wired Cloning
 
* 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
* Priority Scan - Frequently scans the channels you have designated as priority channels
 
* Attenuator - Cuts down on interference from strong, nearby signal sources
 
* Delay - Helps prevent missed replies during 2-way conversations
 
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
  
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==Manual==
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/SC230om.pdf PDF]
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/230/230.html Easier to Read SC230 Manual]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/230/230.shtml Easier to Read SC230/USC230 Manual]
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* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
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* [http://www.uniden.com/pdf/SC230om.pdf SC230 Owner's Manual]
 
* [http://www.uniden.com/productpop/SC230_ss.pdf Specifications Sheet]
 
* [http://www.uniden.com/productpop/SC230_ss.pdf Specifications Sheet]
* The owner's manual (PDF) may be downloaded [http://www.uniden.com/pdf/SC230om.pdf here]
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/USB_Cable_p/01-551038.htm Uniden USB-1 page on Scanner Master]
* [http://www.grove-ent.com/SCANNERPROGRAMMING.htm Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface]
 
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
 
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC Sport]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC Sport]
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC Sport-LiTe] '''NEW'''
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC Sport-LiTe]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone230]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ Clone230]
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com/racing_edition.htm Scan Control Racing Edition]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
** '''NOTE:''' Limited Support
 
* [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=SC230 UASD Software and Firmware updates]
 
* [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-audio-recorder-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ 246 Scanner Audio Recorder]
 
  
 
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
 
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bctool/ BCTool Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SC230/ SC230 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SC230/ SC230 Yahoo group]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ Scan Control Yahoo group]
 
  
== eBay Listings ==
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<ebay>Uniden ("SC-230", "SC230")</ebay>
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==SC230 Scanners for Sale==
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*[[SC230 eBay Listings]]
  
  
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[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
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[[Category:Conventional Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 12:01, 22 September 2019

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

Power Requirements

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
  • Quick Car Select – you can select and listen to a car by pressing a single key
  • Quick Race Programming – lets you quickly and easily enter information about a specific race
  • Uniden Close Call
  • Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
  • SAME Weather Alert
  • DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
  • 16 character text tagging for each system, group, channel, search range, and SAME group
  • LCD Backlight
  • Quick Search
  • 10 Service Searches - public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special (Itinerant)
  • Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
  • Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in custom searches or service searches
  • SAME Weather Alert
  • Weather Priority
  • Priority Scan with Priority Plus
  • Adjustable (0-5 sec) scan delay
  • Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system
  • Strong signal attenuation
  • Upgradeadable firmware
  • Channel Alert
  • Repeater Reverse
  • Pager Screen – ignores hits generated by common pager frequencies while using the Close Call or search features
  • Quick Recall – quickly navigates to a specific Channel by choosing the System, Group, and Channel.
  • Duplicate Channel Alert
  • Data Skip
  • Key Lock
  • Battery saver
  • Antenna Connector: BNC
  • PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer
  • Wired Cloning
  • 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

Manual

PDF

Related Pages

Supporting Software

Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)


SC230 Scanners for Sale


Return to Uniden Scanners