Uniden BC246T Scanner User Manual


 
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Feature Highlights
Dropout Delay – You can set whether the scanner
pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply.
You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and
while searching and using the Close Call feature.
Attenuator – You can set the scanner’s attenuator to
reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB
received by the scanner.
Repeater Reverse – You can set the scanner so it
switches to the input frequency on a conventional
repeater system or trunked system.
Channel Alert – You can set the scanner so it alerts you
when there is activity on any channel you specify.
Memory Check – Lets you see at a glance how much
total memory is left.
Frequency Step – Lets you select a frequency step (5,
6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5,15, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual
mode and chain search mode. The scanner’s auto step
feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically
chooses the correct step.
Quick Recall – Lets you quickly select a specific channel
by choosing the system, group, and channel.
Scan/Search Delay – You can set the scanner so it
remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last
transmission to wait for a possible reply.
Text Tagging – You can name each system, group,
channel, talk group ID, custom search range, and SAME
group, using up to 16 characters per name.
Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip
unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.
Duplicate Frequency Alert – Alerts you if you try to enter
a duplicate name or frequency already stored in the
scanner.
Memory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the
scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its
memory.