BC125AT Any chance for correct steps?

[airwolfbell222]

Using the BC125AT in custom search mode in the 225-380 mhz military UHF range, you get 12.5 khz steps.

The proper steps are 25 khz steps, is there any way this can be changed in a firmware update?

Thanks

Franz

 

[airwolfbell222]

I'm guessing this is not possible and combined with probably a lack of interest in the military aircraft band we probably won't see the proper step sizes implemented. It's still a great little radio!

Franz

 

[DaveNF2G]

I don't have a 125, but doesn't it allow you to select step sizes manually?

 

[GTR8000]

I don't have a 125, but doesn't it allow you to select step sizes manually?

No, it does not allow you to change step size, they are locked in to the firmware. If you don't own a BC125AT and clearly aren't familiar with it, what exactly was the point of answering this thread with a question?


airwolfbell222 - Just be glad the reverse isn't true, that it's not locked into 25 kHz steps where 12.5 kHz is used. Sure, it takes longer to search that band, but at least it does cover all of the 25 kHz frequencies on-center.

You might want to setup custom search ranges if there are certain portions of that band you care about more than others, that will speed up the search process a bit.

 

[DaveNF2G]

Now, chauffer, how many posts have you seen wherein people were unfamiliar with the basic operations of their own scanners? The question was logical under the circumstances that often obtain within the forums.

The 25 kHz steps on a 12.5 kHz spaced band scenario can be overcome by setting up two search ranges. The first range would start on a 25 kHz channel and the second range would start on a 12.5 kHz channel. The result is an alternating search of both sets of frequencies within the band.

 

[GTR8000]

The 25 kHz steps on a 12.5 kHz spaced band scenario can be overcome by setting up two search ranges. The first range would start on a 25 kHz channel and the second range would start on a 12.5 kHz channel. The result is an alternating search of both sets of frequencies within the band.

That won't work, because as previously stated, the scanner is locked in at 12.5 kHz steps. Regardless of what base frequency it starts the search on, it's going to hit every 12.5 kHz step anyway. Your scenario only works if you can set the stepping for custom search ranges, which becomes moot at that point anyway since you could just setup a 25 kHz search of the band and accomplish what the OP is asking.

 

[DaveNF2G]

I was responding to your comment that started, "Just be glad the reverse isn't true." My suggestion was directed at that scenario.