Uniden BC898T 500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III
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Manufacturer: UnidenModel: BC898T
Product features:
- 500 Channels split into 10 banks with 50 channels each, along with 10 priority channels
- Trunk tracking for trunked public safety/service systems with 1000 talk group IDs
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode instantly detects/displays subaudible tones for determining system settings
- NOAA weather/emergency with S.A.M.E. weather alert for tracking severe conditions in your immediate area
- Scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time; PC programmable
Digital camera reviews of Uniden BC898T 500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III
Digital camera Review: BC898T scanner
Summary: 4 Stars
Not a bad scanner for the money. Easy to program. Still need lots to learn on how to use the trunking mode and other feactures. I highly recommend buying the frequency channells for your area. Radio Shack has stop selling the national frequency book but you can still find them on the net. Over all it's a good scanner.
Summary of Uniden BC898T 500 Channel Programmable Base Scanner with TrunkTracker III
Continuous band coverage from 25-956MHz (excluding cellular)10 banks of 50 channels each with 10 priority channelsAircraft and 800MHz compatible1000 talk group ID's in 10 lists of 10 per bankCTCSS/DCS rapid decodeSAME weather alert with NOAA warningsPriority channel operation blocks unwanted frequenciesExternal antenna speaker line out and aux jacksModulation capability (AM/FM/NFM)Programmable search and delayIncludes AC adapter DC power cable and mobile outlet plugUniden's BC898T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking and automatic scanning capabilities. Store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 50 channels each. Use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner's rotary tuner to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in an available bank using the AutoStore feature.
State-of-the-Art Scanning With TrunkTracking
Frequency Coverage
The BC898T has you covered for the most interesting "action" bands, where you can hear police, ambulance, fire, amateur radio, public utilities, weather, and more (25-54, 108-174, 216-512, 806-956 excluding cellular).
1000 Talk Group IDs for Trunked Systems
With 1000 talk group IDs in 10 lists of 10 per bank, you can quickly select the talk groups you want to hear when you listen to trunked systems.
TrunkTracker III Technology
Uniden's TrunkTracker III technology gives you trunked two-way radio system monitoring, so you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems.
DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
The BC898T instantly detects and displays the subaudible tone so you can quickly determine system settings.
S.A.M.E. Weather Alert
S.A.M.E., aka Specific Area Message Encoding, weather alerts are supported. During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area.
Conventional and Trunked Search Operations
Powerful searching lets you find transmissions not listed in any book or anyone's web site.
Priority Operation
Helps ensure that you don't miss important transmissions on the channel you designate as the priority channel.
Powering Options
Included is an AC adapter, and DC power cables/automotive power outlet plugs are available separately--more options for supplying power to your scanner at home or in your car.
Programmable Search and Delay
Set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching, and allow time for a reply on the same channel before resuming to scan.
What's in the Box
BC898T Scanner, AC Adapter, Antenna, Frequency Guide, Owner's Manual, National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide
Uniden Scanner Comparison
 BC355C |  BC340CRS |  BC370CRS |  BCT8 |  BC898T |  BCT15X |  BCD996XT | |
| Base/Mobile/DIN-E | Mobile | Base | Base | Mobile | Base | DIN-E | DIN-E |
| Beartracker Warning System | -- | -- | -- |  | -- | | -- |
| Channels | 300 | 100 | 300 | 250 | 500+1000 TG | 9,000 Dynamic | 25,000 Dynamic |
| Dynamic Memory | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | |
| Close Call | | -- | -- | -- | -- | | |
| Pager Screen | | -- | -- | -- | -- | | |
| GPS Enabled | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | |
| Weather Alert | -- | | SAME | -- | SAME | SAME | SAME |
| Triple Conversion | | -- | | | | | |
| CTCSS/DCS | -- | -- | -- | -- | | | |
| Alphanumeric Display | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | |
| Backlit Display | | | | | | | |
| Backlit Keys | -- | -- | -- | | -- | | |
| Analog Trunking | -- | -- | -- | | | | |
| Digital Trunking | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| PC Programming | -- | -- | -- | | | | |
| PC Control | -- | -- | -- | | | | |
| AM Broadcast | -- | | | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 25 - 29 MHz | | | | | | | |
| 29 - 54 MHz | | | | | | | |
| 54 - 108 MHz | -- | 59-88 (TV), 88-108 (FM) | 59-88 (TV), 88-108 (FM) | -- | -- | | |
| 108 - 137 MHz | | | | | | | |
| 137 - 174 MHz | | | | | | | |
| 174 - 216 MHz | -- | 179-216 (TV) | 179-216 (TV) | -- | -- | | |
| 216 - 225 MHz | -- | -- | -- | -- | | | |
| 225 - 406 MHz | -- | -- | 225-380 MHz | -- | | | |
| 406 - 512 MHz | | | | 400-512 MHz | | | |
| 764 - 776 MHz | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 794-806 MHz | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 806 - 956 MHz | | -- | | | | | |
| 1240 - 1300 MHz | No; | -- | -- | -- | -- | | |
| PC Cable | NA | NA | NA | -- | -- | | |
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