Bearcat BC80XLT 4 Digit (Decimal) Frequency problems.

[rockey_f_squirrell]

I have a Bearcat BC80XLT and sometimes I can put in a 4 digit decimal, and sometimes it will just round up. Why does it seem to have a mind of it's own?

For Example. I can program in the FRS Frequencies perftectly, 462.5875 (6375, 6875) perfectly, and will accept all four decimal places.

But when I go to program my local small town frequency (Used by police during carnivals and Picnics (recently Octoberfest)), which is 159.3975 (WXV931 - Steeleville, IL) it automatically rounds it up to 159.4000.

Why does it do that? Why does it accept others like (and not round off) .5875 (to .5900), or .6375 (to .6400)?

 

[kayn1n32008]

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Because the Uhf frequencies are 12.5KHz steps and the Vhf frequency is a 7.5KHz step. The 7.5KHz steps are the 'new' narrowband channels in between the 15KHz channels. If it is a new scanner check you step in the setting, if it is old you are SOL, but fear not, you will still hear it, just lower in volume, and possible a bit fuzzy

 

[Redneck0410]

I have a Bearcat BC80XLT and sometimes I can put in a 4 digit decimal, and sometimes it will just round up. Why does it seem to have a mind of it's own?

For Example. I can program in the FRS Frequencies perftectly, 462.5875 (6375, 6875) perfectly, and will accept all four decimal places.

But when I go to program my local small town frequency (Used by police during carnivals and Picnics (recently Octoberfest)), which is 159.3975 (WXV931 - Steeleville, IL) it automatically rounds it up to 159.4000.

Why does it do that? Why does it accept others like (and not round off) .5875 (to .5900), or .6375 (to .6400)?

Your scanner is not narrowband compliant. That is why you're not getting the correct channel. It was set up to accept 25kHz steps in VHF, whereas the FRS are 12.5kHz and that is UHF. You should still hear it fine, but with a noticable change in signal quality if the signal is weak. See here http://forums.radioreference.com/ne.../249897-using-scanner-again-after-hiatus.html for a little more insight.

 

[rockey_f_squirrell]

OK Thanks everyone.

 

[SCPD]

Bc-80xlt

Rocky--You have a real old BC-80XLT and if you don't need P-25 and trunking..I suggest you purchase a Bearcat AT-125 handheld. This is a great scanner that replaces the BC-72XLT/BC-95XLT with the following features: CTCSS/DCS/ALPHA-TAGGING/CLOSE CALL CAPTURING/CALL COUNTER/DO NOT DISTURB/SIGNAL STRENGHT METER/COMPUTER CABLE FOR UPDATING FIRMWARE&ALSO PROGRAMING/500 CHANNELS FROM 25-512MHZ BUT NOT IN THE ENTIRE RANGE. THE ONLY NEGATIVE ON THIS HANDHELD IS IT NEEDS TO BE RECHARGED EVERY 4-5 HOURS BUT COMES WITH 2-AAA RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE...CONTACT ME. THIS WILL BLOW AWAY THE SENSITIVITY ON YOUR OUT-DATED SCANNER. THE SIZE IS MUCH SMALLER TOO BUT AUDIO IS VERY GOOD. YOU CAN ALSO SEE THE REVIEWS ON U-TUBE AND SEE IT WORKING FROM SCANNER MASTER. BEST OF LUCK!
HAVE A NICE DAY!!

 

[SCPD]

Sorry for the caps here....I apologize to everyone as I see it is not permitted.

Bob