UNIDEN BC-246T Compact Hand Held Scanner by Uniden
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Digital camera reviews of UNIDEN BC-246T Compact Hand Held Scanner
Digital camera Review: Very pleased!
Summary: 5 Stars
Been using the BC-246T for a couple weeks now. We love 'true crime' and this is our first scanner. I got it working within a few minutes thanks to additional purchase of compatible ARC software [...].However, using the software, I spent a few additional hours grouping things just the way I wanted them for my local area (Charlotte, NC).
This scanner is ideal for my area. The Charlotte, NC area is completely analog trunked system and digital is not on the immediate horizon, so I expect at least a few years of complete service from this scanner. We live in the nothern part of the city and I'd say the range is about 15-20 miles, which pretty much covers all of metro Charlotte. I've set it up so that the first 3 systems are local police, with local fire and EMS in separate systems. I have a system for the airplane to tower communication and get some hits, but don't find it all that interesting.
One of the most impressive things we've experienced so far is a stakeout and the following of a suspect in an undercover pursuit that lasted a couple hours and ranged from about 10 miles north of us to about 15 miles south. We caught all the conversation mong the 6 or 8 cars involved. We also enjoy SWAT hits and pursuits that involve Helicopter and K-9 units. Most of the conversation is mundane, but it doesn't take long before interesting stuff pops up.
I tried a Radio shack 800Mhz antenna to see if it helped the range, but it did not seem to so I returned it. We tried it once in the car, but it does not seem to have much range there at all. So my next research is to find a compatible car antenna.
The rechargeables seem to last through about 2 nights of constant use with backlight always on.
Only gripe for me is that I'd really like backlit buttons. Also, I can't seem to get any hits using 'Close Call'. So my actual rating is 4.5 stars, but giving it 5 here since no 1/2 star option.
Thanks,
John
Digital camera Review: excellent scanner
Summary: 5 Stars
I do not recommend this hand held scanner to anyone who isn't skilled at programming with the use of a computer. This is a very complicated scanner using cutting edge technology. It's performence is awsome. Really a good scanner.It uses filing systems that are different than your run of the mill scanners. It definately has a learning curve with regards to programming is concerned.Digital camera Review: excellent scanner radio
Summary: 5 Stars
took me 2 months to figure it out how to properly setup and programming trunk tracking. sound are in very good quality.
the only problem is that this product is very hard to program
it at first use. learning curve caused a lot of frustration.
generally speaking, it's still a good scanner radio.
Digital camera Review: hand held scanner
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as a gift but the recipient is truly pleased and uses this product every day.Digital camera Review: still love bc246t after 2 years of daily use
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a long time scanner enthusiast, but not an expert by any means, I purchased the BC 246T scanner in November of 2007 (over 2 years ago). At that time I was a bit hesitant to jump to a trunk tracker scanner, since I've always used a conventional scanner. It took a bit of time and RTFM and interet research, to figure out the different types of trunking systems out there (Motorola Types I II and III.EDACS,LTR,I-Call).
I absolutely love the scanner even after 2 years of constant use. I take it with me in my car for use while driving to and from work, and on weekends while out and about, and bring it in the house at night to keep on my nightstand, plugged into the charger.
I would hightly recommened buying the software and programming the scanner with your pc as, programming with the scanner itself is a bit difficult. Once programmed you can go in and add, change, delete channels that fit your need.
The 2 AA rechargable batteries in the scanner are the original ones that came with the scanner, although after over 700 days of frequent daily use, they don't hold a chage as long as they once did and I may have to break down and buy 2 more. :) The car charger is also a must IMHO, although you can always keep 2 regular AA batteries in the glove compartment and they'll work perfectly for days.
If you're on the fence about purchasing the BC146T, buy it. You won't be sorry.