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UNIDEN BC-246T Compact Hand Held Scanner | 
| Brand: Uniden
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $199.00
You Save: $50.99 (20%)
New (14) Used (1) from $199.00
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 2584
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 3 x 6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: BC-246T
Model: BC-246T
UPC: 050633650400
EAN: 0050633650400
ASIN: B0002QIAP4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1600 dynamic channels | | • | Trunk tracker III technology | | • | Close Call ™ technology, instantly tunes to signal from nearby transmitters | | • | 10 programmable search ranges / 11 preprogrammed service searches | | • | SAME weather alert |
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Product Description
Targeted for the public safety professional, the BC 246T Compact Analog Trunker is designed to be carried anywhere. Uniden puts you behind-the-scenes for all the action. It's just what you'd expect from Uniden Bearcat, the industry leader in scanner technology.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 A Scan for All Seasons July 22, 2005
Norm de Plume (Sacramento, CA United States)
86 out of 88 found this review helpful
The bc246t is one of the most intelligently designed radios I have ever owned. It is compact, light, and equipped with a friendly keyboard. It is a technological leap forward in its features, including a large number of programming menus with keyboard hotkey alternatives. I cannot vouch for the many conventional scanning features, because I trunk scan exclusively, but they look good on paper. As for trunk scanning, this scanner does what I have missed in many other choices-it allows me to switch between talk groups by direct access rather than by frantic scanning until I hit the target talk group. The design of the bc246t is user-flexible: the non-techie can take advantage of the PC Control and cloning features to have the frequencies, talk groups, and alpha-tags (i.e. display name tags identifying the broadcast source) programmed into the radio for him or her; the old-school techies like me can grab a bottle of aspirin and do it all by hand. The small size of the bc246t requires a smaller speaker and a slight loss of sound quality which is acceptable in return for all the other advantages this unit offers. You can be lazy and like this radio, but if you put the work into learning how to run it, you'll admire the thought that went into its design. Uniden includes a belt clip, wrist strap, PC cable, an AC adapter/charger and 2 AA batteries, and of course, a manual and frequency list. Demo software is available at Uniden's website. Be sure to download the firmware update if nothing else.
 UNIDEN BC-246T Hand Held Scanner August 4, 2005
M. Lukas
34 out of 36 found this review helpful
Manual programming and manipulation of the menus is not difficult.
Display is easily readable.
The "extra" charge for a usable PC interface software is a way for uniden to squeeze an extra $30 from buyers. This was the ding to the rating. The Demo software is useless.
The dual battery (standard or rechargeable) & charger settings are convenient.
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SCANNERS I HAVE EVER HAD March 19, 2006
saturn (Spokane, WA)
24 out of 27 found this review helpful
I think if you are looking for a scanner this is the one to have. I had a little difficulty with the instructions for the programming but i figured it out. I give it 5 stars still but the instructions could be a little more user friendly. Alot of fun with this toy. I think they fail to mention it does come with rechargable batteries. I am realy impresseed!!!
Very pleased! October 6, 2007
John Taite (NC)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Been using the BC-246T for a couple weeks now. We love 'true crime' and this is our first scanner. I got it working within a few minutes thanks to additional purchase of compatible ARC software [...].However, using the software, I spent a few additional hours grouping things just the way I wanted them for my local area (Charlotte, NC).
This scanner is ideal for my area. The Charlotte, NC area is completely analog trunked system and digital is not on the immediate horizon, so I expect at least a few years of complete service from this scanner. We live in the nothern part of the city and I'd say the range is about 15-20 miles, which pretty much covers all of metro Charlotte. I've set it up so that the first 3 systems are local police, with local fire and EMS in separate systems. I have a system for the airplane to tower communication and get some hits, but don't find it all that interesting.
One of the most impressive things we've experienced so far is a stakeout and the following of a suspect in an undercover pursuit that lasted a couple hours and ranged from about 10 miles north of us to about 15 miles south. We caught all the conversation mong the 6 or 8 cars involved. We also enjoy SWAT hits and pursuits that involve Helicopter and K-9 units. Most of the conversation is mundane, but it doesn't take long before interesting stuff pops up.
I tried a Radio shack 800Mhz antenna to see if it helped the range, but it did not seem to so I returned it. We tried it once in the car, but it does not seem to have much range there at all. So my next research is to find a compatible car antenna.
The rechargeables seem to last through about 2 nights of constant use with backlight always on.
Only gripe for me is that I'd really like backlit buttons. Also, I can't seem to get any hits using 'Close Call'. So my actual rating is 4.5 stars, but giving it 5 here since no 1/2 star option.
Thanks,
John
Much more than I needed September 6, 2005
L. Platt (USA)
9 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is a nice scanner but being a novice it's way to sofisticated for me. I just wanted to listen to the local emergency services ....not Amarillo or Orange County. I should of settled for a cheapie model but that's not my nature. It's too complicated for me but that's my problem not uniden's. I'm sure it's a great product as soon as I figure out the best way to set it up.
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