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Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner

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★★★★☆
4.4

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★★★★☆
3.9

$224.99 - $239.99

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Pros

  • Durable (8)
  • Consistent performance (5)
  • Versatile (5)
  • Easy to configure (4)
  • Clear signal (3)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Good value (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • High quality (2)
  • Rugged (2)
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Cons

  • Difficult to configure (2)
  • Bad directions (1)
  • Can't use trunking (1)
  • Difficult controls (1)
  • Must carry manual to prog (1)
  • Time staking to program (1)
  • Uniden knows nothing (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (5)
  • In the car (4)
  • Portable devices (4)
  • Emergencies (3)
  • Home (2)
  • Air (1)
  • Camping (1)
  • Cb (1)
  • Easy listening (1)
  • Families (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: May 11, 2009

Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner Reviews

 
 
 

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★★
5.0
Its user friendly if you have software

"I will say that this was a well thought out scanner for those that enjoy a manual in their pocket. The Close call feature is nice. Without the manual it maybe the only way you can program it. The Close call feature works very well. This scanner is good for those that do not have Digital systems in use by their Police or other emergency personel. I just found out that an area Police agency will be rebanded from 8..." Read Full Review »

Sep 09, 2007 by Chuck

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Good if you don't use batteries

"I use this product to keep track of road conditions, weather and emergencies. I am disappointed with the scanner because I frequently have to use batteries. I go threw a LOT of batteries. If you need a scanner that is portable and have to rely on batteries, I WOULD NOT recommend this scanner...." Read Full Review »

Dec 25, 2008 by Sonny

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Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner Review

Its user friendly if you have software

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Signal
  • Fits in your pocket.
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Difficult Controls
  • Must carry manual to prog

    Best Uses

  • Camping
  • Emergencies
  • Hiking
  • Shopping Malls
 

"I will say that this was a well thought out scanner for those that enjoy a manual in their pocket. The Close call feature is nice. Without the manual it maybe the only way you can program it. The Close call feature works very well. This scanner is good for those that do not have Digital systems in u …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 9 2007
Chuck
North Carolina
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner Review

This one is a winner!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Durable
  • Easy To Configure
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None that I can find.

    Best Uses

  • In The Car
  • Portable Devices
  • Travel
 

"I don't know how the previous reviewer could possibly call himself tech savy and make the statements about this scanner he did! This scanner is a winner. Uniden did good coming up with their Dynamic Memory Architecture (DMA) scheme. It runs circles around the standard bank/channel method. There …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 20 2008
David
Virginia
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner Review

It is the best scanner ever

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value
  • High Quality
  • Programming a new system

    Cons

  • Time staking to program

    Best Uses

  • Firemen in front of house
  • My company radios at once
  • Paramedics near by
  • Police around the corner
  • To listen to
 

"I love how it also allows you to type in frequencies [...] When programming remeber that there are subfolders like in a computer and a new system means the big folder. When you progam a new sytem do not be afraid it will not erase what has been pre programmed just do not save it under number 9 or yo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 12 2007
tony s
Chicago IL
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner Review

A Great Railroad Scanner .

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Durable
  • Easy To Configure
  • Excellent Reception
  • Great sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Air
  • CB
  • In The Car
  • Noaa
  • Portable Devices
  • More »
 

"This scanner beats the Pro-84 to the ground on the Range , Alpha Tags , with the software It is easy to program . I use it for Air , CB , Police , Fire and Rail listing to . Would buy it again . "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 21 2008
CJ the FL Railfan .
DeFuniak Springs , FL.
I am:
  • Railfan
  • Tech Savvy
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden BC-246T 800 MHz 1600 Channel Handheld Scanner Review

"I was looking for a ...

★★★★★
5.0

"I was looking for a scanner that could help with traffic conditions live from those who are communicating about them, well this one has all the features you could ask for. Police, fire, EMS, GMRS/FRS (those walkie talkies mainly used by families traveling down the highway or at parks) and CB radio. …"  Read Full Review »

May 31 2006
Ray J
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