Official Uniden BC246T Scanner Thread

[Admin0140434]

just placed my order for the bc246t. hoping it gets here before the end of the month.

 

[Admin0140434]

i have a question (UPMAN or Lindsay). when using CTCSS/DCS on the 246... does it "overwrite" the system/agency name? ill give you an example.

on the pro 96... the channel name is displayed on the 3rd line (this would be the 2nd line on the 246). the bank name would be displayed on the 4th line (this would be the system/agency name on the first line). however, when i have a CT/DC tone set to a channel, the 4th line displays the CT/DC tone, not the bank name. just wondering how the 246 deals with displaying the CT/DC tones. thanks.

 

[rdale]

"when using CTCSS/DCS on the 246... does it "overwrite" the system/agency name?"

No, that's a Pro-96 bug. The 246 doesn't show you any of that.

- Rob

 

[Admin0140434]

No, that's a Pro-96 bug. The 246 doesn't show you any of that.

GOOD. more of a reason that im glad i placed my order for the 246.

 

[kikito]

"when using CTCSS/DCS on the 246... does it "overwrite" the system/agency name?"

No, that's a Pro-96 bug. The 246 doesn't show you any of that.

- Rob

I wouldn't call it a "bug", I considered it more a "limitation", since it would be nice to have the option to show the tone or the bank name when using the tones.

If Microsoft was involved, they'll call it a "feature" :wink:

 

[h8tdigitalradio]

Hello,

The only time the BC246T shows frequency and tone is in Close Call Mode, Scan and Close Call Mode, or in Search Mode with CTCSS/DCS Rapid Decode option. If you Alpha Tag a frequency, and set CTCSS/DCS Mode to Search, the Alpha Tag and Tone appear while in scanning mode. Once you set the PL/DCS, only the Alpha Tag appears or frequency if you don't alpha tag it. The System Name and Group Name will alternate on the top line of display.

HTH

73

Dave AKA The Tripzter :shock:

 

[peepoop]

So when will the distributors have them? Huh? Huh? Ansa me dat, huh?

Looks like Scanners Unlimited is saying they'll have them in stock next week.

 

[SCPD]

looks like uniden shipped the bc246 last tuesday. so they should be on their way.

bill simpson

 

[CqDx]

Anyone know who sell the BC246T cheapest at this point?

 

[peepoop]

Every place I've seen has it listed at $229. Amazon's probably your best bet, as they won't charge you for shipping.

 

[SCPD]

lentini communications has it listed for 219.95

bill simpson

 

[Landman]

There's a place in Washington state called The Quack Shack (509) 246-1725 that has them advertised for $209.99

 

[cliffcor]

It was a few extra bucks, but I pre-Ordered from the Forum Sponsor, Scanner Master. Figured it was an easy way to say thanks.

 

[N7OLQ]

I did the same thing. Scanner Master
While some are driven to squeeze every last penny out of a deal, you should stop and think about who your money supports and buy from places that you want to keep contributing to the hobby.

Scanner Master, Scanners Unlimited, Grove, Lentini are all places that have been around and contributed to the advancement of the hobby. I'm sure there are others, but those are the ones that come to mind. If you can't spare a few extra dollars, that is fine, but don't complain when these places go under, or if they are forced pull their representation from forums like these. By all means, support your local dealers too!

 

[CqDx]

I did the same thing. Scanner Master
While some are driven to squeeze every last penny out of a deal, you should stop and think about who your money supports and buy from places that you want to keep contributing to the hobby.

Scanner Master, Scanners Unlimited, Grove, Lentini are all places that have been around and contributed to the advancement of the hobby. I'm sure there are others, but those are the ones that come to mind. If you can't spare a few extra dollars, that is fine, but don't complain when these places go under, or if they are forced pull their representation from forums like these. By all means, support your local dealers too!

Indeed...I placed my order at Scanner Master a while ago...now I can't wait to see it show up at my doorstep!

 

[hjvan]

Scanners Unlimited have already rec'd first shipment...so it shouldn't be long now...

 

[DaveIN]

Scanners Unlimited have already rec'd first shipment...so it shouldn't be long now...

Not bad :!: Hit the shelf before Thanksgiving this time

I wonder how many PRO-83's will be returned to Radio Shack now... :twisted:

 

[fyrfyter10]

lowest price

bearcat1.com $203 +$9 shipping (check or money order) .

 

[jpm]

scanner unlimited

i purchased a antena from them and it broke 2 months later. they wouldn't accept the return claiming the warranty expired. lucky the antenex company is here in illinois and they replaced the antena no questions asked. i will never purchase anything from them. well just sharing my bad experience with them.

 

[rdale]

2 months is too long for a return just about anywhere...