I'm totally bewildered

capewalk · #1 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 11:44 AM

I've done a fair amount of searching and I can't find the answer to what I'd like to do. I live in Chatham Mass and I'd like to program my bc246 to receive just Chatham pd and fd. I have the talkgroups and I know it's motorola type 2. I can't see how to put this info in to my scanner, Thanks in advance for your help.

DDan · #2 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 11:47 AM

Try the Easier to Read manual.

Easier to Read BC246T Scanner Manual

capewalk · #3 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 12:02 PM

OK so has Massachusetts rebanded yet?

kennyblues · #4 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 12:16 PM

NO MSP Has not rebanded, you need Massachusetts State Police Trunking System, Statewide, Massachusetts - Scanner Frequencies ,either Site 06 or 04

kd8jhc · #5 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 12:17 PM

Yeah, and then follow the directions on the "Easy to Read Manual" in this section. You only need the control channels.
Easier to Read BC246T Scanner Manual

Junior08 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 7:42 PM

I would recommend using Freescan programming software. Program just one trunking system, Motorola Type 2/P-25. Enter the following 2 frequencies for your control channels, 860.2375 and 860.2125. Be sure to set it to control channel only in the software. Then program in the 2 talkgroups you want to monitor;

Chatham Fire - 37360

Chatham Police - 38192

If you still have problems, at least download the software I mentioned above (it's free), and I can send you a complete file for Cape Cod, then you can just lock out or delete the talkgroups you do NOT wish to monitor.