bugs421
Member
Hello, I have been playing around with a Pro 25 for the last year, just wondering if a BC246T is to advanced for a rookie?...Thanks!
BC246T Too Advanced For a beginner?
- Thread starter bugs421
- Start date
- Status
- Joined
- Oct 27, 2002
- Messages
- 2,348
- Reaction score
- 1,338
I think if you take your time, RTFM (read the f*##$*^#g manual) thoroughly, and then ultimately use software to program it, but have an understanding of its control "by hand" as well, no.
Actually, if it's the first radio in your hands, and you practice the above, it might be easier for you than for some of us "old timers"...we had to "unlearn" years and years of having banks and channels drilled into our heads.
To me, it's all how you approach it. It's not a difficult radio to use, in my opinion, just very rich in features that need to be learned calmly and over time.
Actually, if it's the first radio in your hands, and you practice the above, it might be easier for you than for some of us "old timers"...we had to "unlearn" years and years of having banks and channels drilled into our heads.
To me, it's all how you approach it. It's not a difficult radio to use, in my opinion, just very rich in features that need to be learned calmly and over time.
Admin0140434
Member
i agree... those of us who are used to "bank-subbank" scanners have to learn the new way of doing things. people who just have to learn the new way may find it easier. i know i had the time of my life trying to figure out how to program the thing. but then again, as SCANCAPECOD said... im also one of those "old-timers"
Bugs421,
I agree with most of the other posts. I've had programmable scanners since the old Bearcat 100 and crystal controlled scanners before that. Each new generation brings its own new quirks. They can be overcome by reading the manual and, now that we have these wonderful computers, asking questions in forums like this.
On a lighter side, is the clock on your VCR still flashing? If so, then maybe you might want to think twice.
I agree with most of the other posts. I've had programmable scanners since the old Bearcat 100 and crystal controlled scanners before that. Each new generation brings its own new quirks. They can be overcome by reading the manual and, now that we have these wonderful computers, asking questions in forums like this.
On a lighter side, is the clock on your VCR still flashing? If so, then maybe you might want to think twice.
bugs421 said:
It's nothing compared to programming a trunk system (on any scanner).
I read the manual when it first came out, and I found the radio to operate very close to what is printed in the manual. I know how to do everything before getting the actual unit.
Joe M.
bigjnsa
Member
Just like me
Well from a first time scanner owner, this question is right up my alley. On advice from a friend I bought this scanner. The first night it was daunting. But after reading the manual several times and just playing around with it, I have learned a great deal. About the hardest parts are learning the Quick Keys and the various button combinations. I found programming by hand pretty easy, BUT, and I say BUT, it takes a LONG time to alpha tag. It would go faster if the scanner didn't autosave the name as the frequency.
I have all the systems programmed in that I am interested in. I won't start heavy programming until the Butel software comes out.
Well from a first time scanner owner, this question is right up my alley. On advice from a friend I bought this scanner. The first night it was daunting. But after reading the manual several times and just playing around with it, I have learned a great deal. About the hardest parts are learning the Quick Keys and the various button combinations. I found programming by hand pretty easy, BUT, and I say BUT, it takes a LONG time to alpha tag. It would go faster if the scanner didn't autosave the name as the frequency.
I have all the systems programmed in that I am interested in. I won't start heavy programming until the Butel software comes out.
bigjnsa
Member
Well no
No I didn't know that ;(
[banging head on desk]
No I didn't know that ;(
[banging head on desk]
bugs421
Member
Thanks to everyone for the relpies to my question, now, I have one more question.
Under the RR Database for Tom Green County in San Angelo Texas, it states the San Angelo Public Safety has an EF Johnson LTR Multinet Analog radio system with "no talkgroup", will the BC246T work with this system?...Thanks!
Under the RR Database for Tom Green County in San Angelo Texas, it states the San Angelo Public Safety has an EF Johnson LTR Multinet Analog radio system with "no talkgroup", will the BC246T work with this system?...Thanks!
You may be able to scan the frequencies in a Conventional System and hear traffic, but the 246 will not track LTR Multi-net in the LTR trunked mode.
bugs421
Member
Thanks for the response DaveIn. Is there any benefit in purchasing the BC246T or, should I just stick with my 800MHz Pro 25?DaveIN said:
scanfan03
Member
bugs421 said:
For you, it doesn't sound like it, unless you want a frequency counter/ scanner built in. But you still won't be able to track your public safety.
- Status
