Uniden BC-898T Scanner

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3.0

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Provided by Beach Audio

Continuous band coverage from 25-956MHz (excluding cellular)

10 banks of 50 channels each with 10 priority channels

Aircraft and 800MHz compatible

1000 talk group ID's in 10 lists of 10 per bank

CTCSS/DCS rapid decode

SAME weather alert with NOAA warnings

Priority channel operation blocks unwanted frequencies

External antenna, speaker, line out and aux jacks

Modulation capability (AM/FM/NFM)

Programmable search and delay

Includes AC adapter, DC power cable and mobile outlet plug

Specification	Description
Model	BC-898T, BC898T
UPC	050633650370
6.25KHz channel spacing	Yes
AM/FM Mode	Yes
Antenna Features	External antenna capable
Antenna Type	Telescopic
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Benefits	Features 500 channels in banks of 10Includes the most interesting "action" bands covering police, ambulance, fire, amateur, more
Capacity UOM	mAh
Channel Scan	Yes
Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS)	Yes
Controls	Squelch, tuner, frequency/channel mode selector, lock, hold, restore, dimmer, attenuator, VFO
Controls / Adjustments	Dimmer
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Know what's going on.
Desktop Design	Yes
Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) decoding	Yes
Display Catalog Number	55016553
Display Form Factor	Built-in
Display Illumination Color	Orange
End Product Indicator	Yes
Features	DCS/CTCSS rapid decode detects and displays subaudible tones so you can determine system settingsSAME weather alert with NOAA warning
Follows Analog Motorola I, II, I/II trunked radio systems	Yes
Follows GE/Ericsson (EDACS) trunked radio systems	Yes
Frequency Coverage	25-54,108-174, 216-512, 806-956 (excluding cellular)
Frequency Storage	10 banks with 50 channels each
Included in the Box	ScannerAC adapterAntennaFrequency guideNational public safety trunked system frequency guide
Includes NOAA Weather Channels	Yes
Includes SAME Alerts	Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	BC-898T
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Marine Band	Yes
Max Operating Temperature	140 Fahrenheit
Memory Channels	500 Channels
Min Operating Temperature	-4 Fahrenheit
Model	BC-898T
Mounting Kit	Optional
No. of Preset Counties	9 Counties
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Preprogrammed Frequencies	Yes
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	Warranty is 1 year limited. Mobile use of scanners may be unlawful in some areas or may require a permit. Check with local authorities.
Product Height	3.5
Product Length	7.4
Product Type	Scanners
Product Weight	3.8
Product Weight UOM	pounds
Product Width	10.5
Radio Scanner Features	TrunkTracker III
Scanner Type	Triple trunking
Software Included	No; optional available
Supported Languages	English
Type	Backlit LCD
Weather Alert	Yes

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Uniden BC-899T 500-Channel Programmable

★★★☆☆

3.0

"I have a good outside antenna up about 20 feet off the roof and all the listings of the state and counties for which I wish to listen to. I cannot seem to get the trunk frequecies to work when the person next door has the same freqs and does. Mine does not. I must be missing something. I sent an ema …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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★★☆☆☆

2.0

"Very hard to program. I bought it for weather updates and for listening to Marine traffic, so far; I'm not getting any marine bands that I know of so it was a total waste of my money. Good for weather forcast though "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Excellent scanner

★★★★☆

4.0

"Excellent scanner for those not ready for todays super scanners . If its encripted you are not going to hear it anyway at any price range! This scanners gets better with a good antenna. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Doug

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★★★☆☆

3.0

"IT way overpriced.... and it onloy Analog... Buyer Beware ... "

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