Uniden-Bearcat BCT15-X 9000ch Desktop/Mobile Radio Scanner with Close Call Feature

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I have owned a UBC3500XLT since around 2007 which is basically the handheld version of the 15X so I pretty much knew what to expect performance wise and the well documented complexity of operation due to the dynamic memories etc. It took me a few days to get my head around, but I programmed in my systems and around 500 channels no problem without a computer. CTCSS/DCS Search - lets you search for CTCSS or DCS tones when it finds an active frequency in search last use configuration unless you use another, (still) scans multiple trunking systems relatively slow even with the hold time set to 0 For example if you're a mil airband listener you can setup a group profile to include you favourote airfields, control frequencies, JTAC etc. When you want to Then see Edit Channel Options , Edit Group Options , and Edit Conventional Systems Options to customize the

Bearcat BCT 15X GPS enabled mobile/desktop scanner has some great new features. Find your signals faster than ever before with it's "Close Call" feature. Important! There are many options and settings in Search/Close Call Options that effect and compliment the settings channel. Then see Edit Group Options and Edit Conventional Systems Options to customize the group and system.Generally even if there were a Operator Manual the operation is a bit painful and only partly intuitive. All esoteric function requires the manual to pull off. The unit is feature rich but here in Europe most of these are of no use. Have not tried to use the GPS , this seems interesting if you travel a bit but I think it is probably more a selling point than useful. Transitioning from conventional analogue scanners I agree with comments here that the unit is totally useless without in-depth study of the non-existent manual. For what I use this scanner for (mainly Airband monitoring, we do not have any trunking systems here) it does the job reasonably well and fast. But the learning curve for older folks is steep. Although I fully understand the DMA arrangement (and find it useful) I still do not get the top level philosophy of how the unit is meant to be operated by a power user. If this is not your only scanner you will likely forget the how-to of even elementary things like calling up a single channel to monitor and de-activating groups in systems >#10. If you don’t get the key sequence right all sorts of interesting things may happen and you ay easily screw the config up. The possible combination of searches and scans is highly confusing and at times unwanted searches come up when you make some settings. Using a programming and/or operating SW is a must, so get a serial port cable. I use Pro Scan and its features for recording and remote control are very powerful indeed. This is where this scanner shines. But getting it all set up is literally hard work. I run the antennas into a wideband splitter and can compare it with my Pro-2006. From that I can deduct that the 2006 is miles ahead with UHF signal to noise, while the 15X is slightly ahead on VHF. In fact the Pro-2006 is so good that the Icom R6 does not even register a signal. So far the 2006 is The best performing UHF machine that I have, I can’t even get nicer audio out of an airspy R2. enter a Motorola Type I ID enter the fleet number, press (.)No once for a hyphen, then enter the subfleet and

In addition to the frequency selection the more expensive scanners often allow you to switch the mode between AM & FM. On the cheaper ones this is often done automatically and you can not change it. This technology ensures you don’t miss out on any of the action and that you can listen in to the most popular trunking systems, including: Close Call, with Close Call Do Not Disturb, Close Call Priority (or Primary), and Close Call Temporary Store. Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system You will need a computer to program it. You probably can program by hand, but why ? I have 350 or so channels, some have DCS, some PL, and most are open. My location is high enough that I can usually hear my local outlet, and often a co channel occupant 20 miles away, so I have to PL/DCS to keep the gadget from hanging on the distant signal, always just enough to break squelch.because, there is no printed manual and the CD manual is too cluttered. I have written this manual to keep all of you