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UNIDEN BC-246T Compact Hand Held Scanner

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The Uniden® BC-246T 800 MHz channel handheld scanner boasts TruckTracker 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 and 10 custom search ranges help you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area.

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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 11, 2008 Type: User Review weak

UNIT VERY HARD TO PROGRAM, RECEPTION IS WEAK. OVERALL NOT USER FRIENDLY. NOT AS ADVERTISED.DISAPPOINTED
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 25, 2008 Type: User Review Take your time...

For me, I wanted to be able to program some of my local frequencies and listen. It takes a bit more than this. If you have a chance, review the owners manual to different scanners before you buy. There are a number of .pdf files out there that...
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 23, 2008 Type: User Review good scanner for those with unlimited time (and money)

This is my first scanner purchase, i have borrowed some old fashioned ones before.

First of all do not fall into the trap of expecting better reception just cause its a newer scanner and an expensive one at that.

This...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 16, 2008 Type: User Review Disappointed

This scanner was a problem had to reprogram it numerous times. It would work fine for a couple of days then not at all.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 08, 2008 Type: User Review This is no joke. Its the real thing!

This scanner is amazing. I must warn all of the people that aren't good with electronics, programming this thing will be almost impossible. It took me about 8 hours to get the hang of this scanner and I am and electronic freak. To me the...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 28, 2008 Type: User Review Uniden 246T

UNIDEN BC-246T Compact Hand Held Scanner
I was so new to scanners I was afraid to get my first scanner. This scanner is beautiful. Easy to carry around. It has great reception, at least in Chicago. It comes preprogrammed with many police...
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 09, 2008 Type: User Review Great performance but .....

Great performance but programming learning curve is a little long for novices like me, due to product manual complexity. I bought the ARC 246 software which has its own learning curve but is quite helpful in the long run. The stock antenna is good...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 22, 2007 Type: User Review VERY NICE SCANNER, VERY FLEXIBLE

If you are looking for a handheld scanner without digital, this is as nice as they get in my mind. Yes it is not very intuitive to program, I did my homework, and purchased the Butel ARC246 software, and after learning that I can make my scanner...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 02, 2007 Type: User Review Bearcat Trunk Tracker

This model is great for scanning trunked systems (800mg). It has an unbeliveable amount of power included. I am picking up freqs over 30 miles away. It is easy to mix conventional and trunked systems. It has a steep learning curve however, you...
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 06, 2007 Type: User Review Very pleased!

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...
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