1600 channels, Close Call™ RF Capture Technology, and TrunkTracker III.
The Bearcat BC246T Handheld Scanner comes standard with 1600 channels, and has tons of new features. With Close Call™ RF Capture Technology you can instantly tune into signals from nearby transmitters. The BC246T also comes standard with TrunkTracker III Technology that will allow you to keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems. Below you'll find the complete list of features included with this handheld scanner.
Use your scanner to monitor:
Trunked public safety systems
Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics)
NOAA weather transmissions
Business/Industrial radio
Utilities
Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands
Air band
Railroad
Features:
1600 Channels Typical / 2500 Maximum
Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory- Makes It Easier to Program and Use Your Scanner Without Wasting Channels.
TrunkTracker III Technology- So you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems.
Close Call™ RF Capture Technology- Instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters
Alpha Tagging- Systems, Channel Groups, Channels, Search Ranges, and SAME Groups.
S.A.M.E. Weather Alert- Specific Area Message Encoding - During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area.
10 Preprogrammed Service Searches- Public Safety, Railroad (by channel), Air, Marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), News Media, Ham Radio and Special
10 Custom Search Ranges- Helps you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area
Automatic Repeater Reverse- Automatically Tunes to the Repeater Output Frequency When It Finds a Transmission on a Common Input Frequency.
DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode- Instantly Detects and Displays the Subaudible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings.
Pager Skip- Skips Transmissions on Common Pager Frequencies During Search and Close Call Operation.
Channel Alert- Alerts You When Channels You Specify Become Active.
Backlit Display- Lets You Adjust the Backlight So It Turns on When Squelch Opens, When You Press Any Key, or Manually.
Public Safety Scanner
PC Control- Includes a PC Cable So You Can Transfer Information into Your Scanner Using Your Computer.
Dynamic Memories
Systems: 200 maximum Groups: 20 per system Channels": Up to 2500 channels Channels per Trunked Systems: Up to 200 Channel Scan Rate: 100 channels/second Search Rate: 300 channels/second Scan Delay: 0-5 Seconds
Search Normal Search Rate: 100 steps per second Turbo Search Rate: 300 steps per second (5kHz step only)
External Jacks External Speaker: Mini Jack (3.5mm) Power Input: Center Positive (6 VDC) 5.5mm Remote Jack: 4 pin mini
General Audio Output: 320mW 8 ohms Internal Speaker: 8 Ohms Power Requirement: AD-0008 AC Adapter (6 VDC 500 ma [+]) Antenna: Flexible antenna included Antenna Jack: BNC Operating Temperature: 0° to 140° F (-20° to +60° C) Size: 2.72 x 4.6 x 1.26 inches 0.48 Lbs.
Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture.
Features, specification, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
