Scan won’t

One or more

Make sure the channels

start

channels might be

you want to scan are not

(continued)

locked out.

locked out.

 

The antenna

Check the antenna

 

might need to be

connection.

 

adjusted.

 

Weather

The squelch might

Adjust the squelch

scan doesn’t

need to be

threshold. See “Turning

work.

adjusted.

On the Scanner and

 

 

Setting the Squelch” on

 

 

Page 41.

 

The antenna

Check the antenna

 

might need to be

connection.

 

adjusted.

 

 

There might not

Move to an area with a

 

be a NOAA

NOAA weather

 

weather broadcast

broadcast.

 

in your area.

 

If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps.

Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

Scanner won’t

The system might

Scan another

track a trunked

not be one your

system.

system.

scanner can scan.

 

 

The data

Enter the data

 

frequency might

frequency.

 

be missing.

 

 

The scanner might

Change to a Type 1

 

need to be

scanner setup.

 

changed to a Type

Review

 

1 scanner setup.

“Programming

 

 

Motorola Systems”

 

 

on Page 54.

 

The system you

Set the scanner to

 

are trying to scan

scan LTR or EDACS

 

might be LTR or

systems. Review

 

EDACS.

“Programming LTR

 

 

Systems” on Page 60

 

 

and “Programming

 

 

EDACS Systems” on

 

 

Page 58.

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BC246T specifications

The Uniden BC246T is a versatile and advanced handheld scanner that has gained popularity among radio enthusiasts and professionals alike. Designed for those who want to stay informed about their surroundings, this device offers a blend of features, technologies, and characteristics that make it a standout choice in the world of scanners.

One of the primary attributes of the BC246T is its wide frequency coverage. Capable of receiving frequencies from 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz, it includes VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz bands. This broad range allows users to monitor a variety of communications, including police, fire, and emergency services, as well as amateur radio and aviation transmissions.

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