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BC898T
BC898T TRUNKTRACKER III 500 Channel Scanning Radio

Featuring Uniden firmware Version 1.29

Factory new in box - not refurbished or repaired

The BC898T has been discontinued by Uniden. This item is sold out and was replaced with the new BCT15X scanner. Place your order now for the new Uniden BCT15X scanner.

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Domestic warranty service available

United States of America
Factory customer care 1-800-297-1023
Uniden customer care fax 1-800-323-2641

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China

Only the AC adapter is

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The Bearcat TrunkTracker BC898T is the updated version of the world famous BC895XLT scanner. Trunktracker III upgraded allows you to keep up with the action on Motorola (Type I, Type II, and Hybrid on VHF, UHF, 800 MHz and 900 MHz) EDACS and LTR systems. Now it’s easy to monitor fleets and subfleets in analog trunked radio systems. The BC898T can also work as a conventional scanner. This 500-channel, programmable base station scanner provides scanner users with uninterrupted monitoring capabilities of Type I, II, IIi and hybrid trunking systems. One of the biggest obstacles in coordinating emergency response has been the increasing use of trunking radio systems in business and public service agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. This makes it nearly impossible to track a conversation as it moves within a trunk system from frequency to frequency. During a disaster, it’s essential to be able to monitor response agencies for proper coordination. You can enhance your national, state and local security preparedness by being able to continuously monitor conversations even though the message is switching frequencies. Not compatible with AGEIS, ASTRO and ESAS systems.

FEATURES:

500 Channels - You can program each of these memory channels to store one frequency.
10 Banks - Ten banks of 50 channels are useful for grouping similar frequencies and selectively scanning these groups.
Signal Strength Meter - The BC898T signal strength meter displays the relative strength of an active transmission using up to five separate indicators.
Subaudible Tone Search - Lets the BC898T search for and identify agencies transmitting CTCSS or DCS tones. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. This helps you find stations using these tones.
17 Bands - Includes 17 bands, including aircraft and 800 MHz. excluding cellular telephones.
Trunk Scan and Scan Lists - Scan for activity on one trunk group or create lists of multiple groups to scan like police, fire, emergency, etc.
10 Priority Channels - You can assign one priority channel in each bank. Assigning a priority channel lets you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions.
Variable Frequency Oscillator Control - The V.F.O. (Rotary Tuner) feature enables rapid and easy selection of channels and frequencies.
Auto Store - This feature automatically searches out and stores frequencies to an available channel location in any bank and automatically returns to find the next active frequency.
National Weather Radio - Can be programmed to receive special localized weather warnings broadcast by NOAA and Environment Canada. The scanner is compatible with warning siren and message transmissions.
Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) weather alert - S.A.M.E. is NOAA’s coded emergency weather signals that identify a specific geographic area affected by an emergency. Highly recommended by Communications Electronics, Emergency Operations Center for National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP). In weather alert with S.A.M.E. mode, your scanner functions as a county specific severe weather warning radio. To obtain further information about S.A.M.E. and FIPS code, visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/index.html.
FIPS Code - This feature allows you to input a six-digit code Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code that will designate a localized severe weather warning. The BC796D can decode the 6-digit FIPS code established by the National Weather Service (NWS). This FIPS code identifies geographic areas anywhere in the United States, US territories and US possessions. Programming the FIPS code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about weather occurring in a particular area. To obtain a FIPS code for your area, call the National Weather Service toll free at 1-888-697-7263 or visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrsame.htm.
Chain Search - Lets your BC898T search up to 10 ranges by selecting specific banks into which you have programmed search ranges.
Frequency Step - Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 12.5 or 25 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode.
Turbo Scan - This lightning-fast technology enables the BC 898T to scan and search nearly 100 channels or steps per second.
RS232C Port - Allows computer-control of the scanner via optional hardware.
Auxiliary Tape Output - The BC 898TT allows you to record your favorite transmissions while you’re away.
Manual Channel Access - Go directly to any channel without stepping through other channels.
Memory Backup - If power is lost of disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory.
Unique Data Skip - Allows your BC898T to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.
LCD Back Light - makes the display easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light and even turn it off.
Scan/Search Delay - You can set the scanner so it remains on a frequency two seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply.
Programmable Search - This feature allows you to find new frequencies in any of the bands.
Channel Lockout Key - This feature allows you to skip over channels you don’t currently want to hear.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CHANNELS	500 Channels (50 Channels x 10 Banks)
FREQUENCY RANGE	25.0000-27.9950 MHz Citizens Band/Business Band 28.0000-29.9950 MHz (10 Meter Amateur Band) 30.0000 -50.0000 MHz (VHF Low Band) 50.0000 - 54.0000 MHz (6 Meter Amateur Band) 108.0000 - 136.9875 MHz (Aircraft Band) 137.0000 - 143.9950 MHz (Military Land Mobile) 144.0000 - 147.9950 MHz (2 Meter Amateur Band) 148.0000 - 161.9950 MHz (VHF High Band in 5 kHz steps) 162.0000 -174.0000 MHz (VHF High Band) 216.0000 - 224.9875 MHz (VHF High Band) 225.0000 - 399.9875 MHz (UHF Air Band) 400.0000 - 419.9875 MHz (Federal Government Land Mobile) 420.0000 - 449.9875 MHz (70 cm Amateur Band) 450.0000 - 469.9875 MHz (UHF Standard Band) 470.0000 - 512.0000 MHz (UHF “T” Band) 806.0000 - 823.9875 Mhz (Public Service Band) 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz (Public Service Band) 894.0125-956.0000 MHz (Public Service Band) 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz (.025 increments) (WX Channels)
DISPLAY	LCD (with back light)
CONTROLS/SWITCHES	Volume control with power On/Off switch, Squelch Control
POWER REQUIREMENTS	12 VDC 500 mAh (AD140U AC adapter)
EXTERNAL JACKS	Antenna Jack: BNC Type External Speaker Jack: 3.5 mm Line Out Jack 3.5 mm DC Power Jack 5.5 mm Remote Jack D-sub 9 pins
INTERNAL SPEAKERS	8 ohm, 0.5 watts
SCAN/SEARCH RATE	Maxmium 100 Channels/Sec (scan) Maximum 100 Step/Sec (Turbo off)-VHF Low/High Band (search) Maximum 300 Step/Sec (Turbo on)-VHF Low/High Band (search) Maximum. 100 Step/Sec-UHF/Aircraft Band (search) Maximum 100 Step/Sec-Public Service Band (search)
SCAN DELAY	2 seconds
AUDIO OUTPUT	Maximum 2.7 watts
ANTENNA	50 ohms (Impedance)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	-4° F - +140°F -20° C - +60° C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE	-22° F - +140°F -30° C - +60° C
SIZE	10 7/8” Wide x 7 1/2” Deep x 3 3/8” High 276.23 mm Wide x 190.50 mm Deep x 85.73 mm High
WEIGHT	3 1/2 pounds 1.59 Kg.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES	Operating Guide, AD140U AC Adapter, AT124 Telescopic Antenna
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES	MB001 Mobile Mounting Bracket, PS002 DC Power Cord, PS001 Cigarette Lighter Power Cord, ANTMMBNC Magnet Mount Antenna, AT002 Suction Cup Antenna, Scancat Computer Control Scanner Software & HF24RS Deluxe Dual Volume Control Racing Headset, BBFREQ Betty Bearcat Starter Frequency Guide & TTFREQ Trunking Frequency Guide Book

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The installation, possession, or use of any radio receiver in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities and/or local jurisdiction. Your local law enforcement officers should be able to provide this information regarding the laws in your community. Click here for more information on scanning legally.

Features, specifications, availability of optional accessories or database services are all subject to change without notice. The Smartscan 900 telephone number Uniden National Frequency Database feature and service has been discontinued.