Is there an easy way to program bc246t for the GTA

[cosway]

I just got this unit and have no manual
so i'm stuck on 866.2375 which souds lik TO cops

 

[davidmc36]

Not sure about the details for TO but this should help you with the lack of manual.

Try some searching in the forums (here and Yahoo) and you should find some discussion of GTA programming.

 

[Chrome69]

brutel software is the best for programming, also you can download the manual from uniden. Google is your friend..

 

[rkorchensky]

Manual

You may also try here for an "easy to read" manual.

Mark's Scanners

Good luck,

Ralph, VE3EUK

 

[cosway]

It did not come with the computer cable but judging by the photos its not a USB cable so where does it plug into?

The guy at Dhuram Radio could not help me at all

 

[h4waii]

It's a RS232/Serial cable. Easiest way to program it is using BuTeL or BCTool (which is free).

Try BCTool with a cable and if you don't like it, use ARC246. I used ARC for my 246 and currently use it for my 396.

 

[cosway]

thank you. I just noticed there is also a USB-1 cable that can be used.
is the USB just as good?

 

[KCA6YU]

That USB cable is the way to go. I use FreeSCAN to program my 246, works good.

 

[torontokris]

The ScanOnt group has a few ARC246T Toronto area files in the "files section" , you may need to join it to access them
ScanOnt : Messages : 53913-53942 of 53942
Butel ARC software (30 day trial version)
http://www.butel.nl/download/arc246/arc246_setup.zip

The serial cable works jut fine provided you have a serial port on your computer (not available on most newer laptops)

 

[cosway]

Thanks, yah I don't have that port on my lap top.

The ScanOnt group has a few ARC246T Toronto area files in the "files section" , you may need to join it to access them
ScanOnt : Messages : 53913-53942 of 53942
Butel ARC software (30 day trial version)
http://www.butel.nl/download/arc246/arc246_setup.zip

The serial cable works jut fine provided you have a serial port on your computer (not available on most newer laptops)

 

[davidmc36]

Thanks, yah I don't have that port on my lap top.

The USB-1 that you mentioned is a cord and USB-SERIAL converter all rolled into one. Separate converters can be had very cheap but if you have no cable at all to start with the USB-1 would be a great way to get hooked up.

Probably the most frequent mistakes that are made are incorrect drivers or plugging the cable into your ocmputer before installing the software. Both are a must do for proper function. Get the right drivers and install them before plugging in the USB-1.

After that it will be painless.