Actions

Difference between revisions of "SC230"

From The RadioReference Wiki

m
m (remove Yahoo groups listing)
(45 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:SC230.jpg|thumb|BC246T]]
+
[[Image:Sc230.jpg|right|SC230]]
'''Racing Scanner with 2500 Dynamic Channels and Race Track Operation.'''
 
  
  
==General Specifications==
+
Uniden's portable Racing scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
* 1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
+
 
* Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels.
+
==Specifications==
* Compact Design - The Uniden SC230 is designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability.
+
===Limits===
* Race Track Operation - Easily program and select the race and drivers you want to listen to
+
* Channels: 1600 typical, 2500 maximum
* Close Call™ RF Capture Technology - Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters
+
* Systems: 200 maximum
* Alpha Tagging* - Makes it easy to identify the driver talking
+
* 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===
 +
* 2 AA batteries, 6V DC, or 500mA AC adapter
 +
** 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]
 +
 
 +
===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
 
* 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
+
* 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)
+
* 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.
+
* [[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.
+
* 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
+
* [[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
+
* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
* Search and Store Operation - Automatically stores found frequencies in the system
+
* 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
+
* 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)
+
* Quick Search
* PC Interface - Both programming and remote control of your scanner features from a PC
+
* 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
 
* 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==
 
  
 +
==Manual==
 +
[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]
+
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/230/230.shtml Easier to Read SC230/USC230 Manual]
 +
* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
 +
* [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]
+
* [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'''
+
* [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)==
 
* [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 ==
+
==SC230 Scanners for Sale==
<ebay>Uniden ("SC-230", "SC230")</ebay>
+
*[[SC230 eBay Listings]]
  
  
Line 62: Line 88:
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 +
[[Category:Conventional Scanners]]
 +
[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 19:28, 15 October 2020

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

SC230 Scanners for Sale


Return to Uniden Scanners