BC 246 T
Alpha Text Display
1600 Channel Programmable Handheld Scanning Radio
w/ Trunk Tracker III Technology
 
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail: $259.95
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This Scanner Has an "Alpha Text Display" So You Can Enter The Actual Words & Letters To Make It Really Easy To Identify The Channel & Who's Talking!
There Is Also The Standard Numeric Frequency Display As Well!
 
PRODUCT FEATURE LIST
 
1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels.
TrunkTracker III Technology - So you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems.
Close Call™ RF Capture Technology - Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters
Alpha Tagging** - Systems, Channel Groups, Channels, Search Ranges, and SAME Groups.
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.
10 Custom Search Ranges - Helps you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area
10 Preprogrammed Service Searches - Public Safety, Railroad (by channel), Air, Marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), News Media, Ham Radio and Special
Automatic Repeater Reverse - Automatically Tunes to the Repeater Output Frequency When It Finds a Transmission on a Common Input Frequency.
DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings.
Pager Skip - Skips Transmissions on Common Pager Frequencies During Search and Close Call Operation.
Channel Alert - Alerts You When Channels You Specify Become Active.
Backlit Display** - Lets You Adjust the Backlight So It Turns on When Squelch Opens, When You Press Any Key, or Manually.
PC Control - Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer
Frequency Coverage*** - 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-956, 1240-1300 MHz (Excluding Cellular)
 
SPECIFICATIONS
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations
Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture.
Dynamic Allocation Capacity
(with Name Assigned To Each System, Group, and
Channel):
Systems: .......................................................... 200 max
Groups: ................................................... 20 per system
Channels: .................................................... up to 2500
Channels per Trunked System: ..................... up to 200
Attenuation: ........................ 18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit)
Frequency Range (MHz):
25.0 - 26.960 ......Petroleum Prods/Bcst Pinchup Band
26.965 - 27.405 ........................ Citizens Band Class D
27.410 - 27.995 ........................Business/Forest Prods
144.0 - 147.995 ......................... 2 Meter Amateur Band
150.8 - 161.9950 .................................. VHF High Band
Above bands in 5 kHz steps
29.7 - 49.990 ........................................ VHF Low Band
Above band in 10 kHz steps
137.0 - 143.9875 ..................................... Military Band
148.0 - 150.7875 .......................... Military Land Mobile
162.0 - 174.0 ................................ Federal Government
400.0 - 405.9875 .................................... Miscellaneous
406.0 - 419.9875 .......................... Federal Land Mobile
420.0 - 449.9875 ........................ 70 cm Amateur Band
450.0 - 469.9875 .......................... UHF Standard Band
470.0 - 512.0 ......................................... UHF TV Band
806.0 - 823.9875 .......................... Public Service Band
849.0125 - 868.9875 .................... Public Service Band
894.0125 - 956.0 .......................... Public Service Band
Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps
28.0 - 29.680 .......................... 10 Meter Amateur Band
50.0 - 54.0 ................................ 6 Meter Amateur Band
216.0 - 224.980 ................... 1.25 Meter Amateur Band
Above bands in 20 kHz steps
108.0 - 136.9750 ................................................Aircraft
1240.0 - 1300.0 ............................ 25 cm Amateur Band
Above bands in 25 kHz steps
103
Operating Temperature:
Normal ................................................–20°C to +60°C
Close Call ............................................–10°C to +60°C
Scan Rate: ...............................100 channels per second
(conventional mode)
Search Rate: ...... 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only)
Scan Delay: ...................................................0-5 seconds
Audio Output: .. 320mW nominal into 8. internal speaker
30 mW nominal into 32. headphone
6 mW nominal into 64. earphone
Power Requirements:
2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC),
or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC),
or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) (AD-0008)
Antenna: .............................................. 50 . (Impedance)
External Jacks:
Antenna Jack ..................................................BNC Type
Ext. Speaker Jack ................................................ 3.5mm
DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 5.5mm
Remote Jack ................................................ 4 Pin Mini
Size: ...................... 2.72 in. (W) x 1.26 in. (D) x 4.6 in. (H)
Weight: ................................................................ 0.48 lbs
Features, specifications, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without notice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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