beartracker 885

  1. rvacs

    Beartracker 885 - have to plug in Mic or bad audio?

    So got a used Beartracker 885 - updated the sd card. Got it wired in via cigarette plug for now. Hooked up GPS antenna and a BNC telescopic. Heard transmissions on scanner but were very faint and garbled like speaker was blown. Couldn't figure it out - then plugged in the Mic and all started...
  2. P

    885 database question

    I just recently purchased the 885 and so far I’m very pleased with it. The question I have is currently I am sitting in Wilmington, Illinois which is District 5 for ISP. I’m watching and listening to it on the scanner app on phone, but not hearing anything except occasional fire on the 885. ?? I...
  3. C

    Beartracker 885 No Audio

    Using the BC T 885 for over a year and now I have no audio ? It turns on and all looks good ... humm
  4. Mike445

    Beartracker 885 - Edit database on SD card!

    Sorry if I jump all over the place y'all. I'll do my best to explain this as simply as possible. OK! Another user and myself figured how to edit the database loaded onto the Beartracker 885 SD card. The other user did most of the legwork. Before I go any further I'll say that every time you...
  5. V

    beartracker 885

    I bought a BT885 radio that had no SD card, I tried to make 3 different and always the same result ( SD ERR ), is there a way to make works or just the company that can do sd cards work . tanks for your time and you're explication
  6. Cudgel

    What frequency is hanging me? (Mass)

    Hi, I have a Beartracker 885 (I know but I like it). It hangs on the same Fire frequency WNW of Boston, but does not show the offending frequency...anyone have an idea which one it could be. The Beartracker does not do permanent avoids from the interface so I'm editing the .hpd files and...
  7. rvacs

    Beartracker 885 - Required Mic / CB Antenna connected?

    Just wanted an official -" it's ok "...from Paul (UPMan) or someone. Is it ok to leave the Microphone and the CB antenna unhooked on a Beartracker 885 if you never intend to use the CB functions? I plan on hooking up just the BNC Scanner antenna / and GPS Antenna and of course power... Just...
  8. rvacs

    BCT15X: BCT15X/HomePatrol GPS BC-GPSK Power Question

    Hello All, I have the Uniden BC-GPSK - GPS Cable. (And adapter cable for HP-II) Also thinking on getting a BCT15x for a trip to try it out for Bearcat Warning System.(BWS) Does the BC-GPSK - require Power? Is there another brand that does not require power? Also can the BCGPSK be used with...
  9. rvacs

    BCT15X: BCT15x vs. BearTracker 885 -changes?

    So my questions revolve around BCT15x vs. BearTracker 885 @UpMan What in regards to the frequencies pre-programmed have changed? Are they more current in the 885? (Guess it has a Update feature) - Does the 15x have a way to update its pre-programmed frequencies for the states? Is the...
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