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1. Computer Interface Cloning Kit 38 12 95 01 550724 WI 12 Bands Including Aircraft Leather Case 39 25 00 02 580017 Includes 800 MHz 25 00 02580017 cypplie 300 Channels PC Serial Cable 6 38 29 95 01 530688 Trunk Lockout and delay Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 Page 17 asi Preprogrammed Service Search Programming 43 Page 43 01 680764 AC adapter programming cable Rechargeable Ni Cad Battery Winscan 2 1 Software 25 59 95 01 520012 1 800 SCANNER 9 SCANNERS Portable BC72XLT 99 95 The entry level Bearcat BC72XLT covers all the primary scanner bands except 800 MHz This will serve those in most rural as well as a large percentage of suburban and urban areas just fine It s designed for those who want a simple to operate scanner at a very reasonable price The radio will not trunk or do digital but these are often features that are not needed The BC72 is small lightweight and runs on just two AA batteries rechargeable or alkaline Great for the beginner and for those who just want to listen to their local police and fire department The radio will also work well at the races The Close Call capture technology finds local radio transmissions automatically You don t need to know the frequency Great at events A winner 10 Banks of 10 Channels each 100 total channels Compact Size 4 x 2 x 1 fits in your shirt pocket Close Call RF C
2. a een a ae 15 bi MORE 16 Gee as 20 26 Antennas Pro Base CP 28 BaSe aa sate tuk eens a Ew Dd rad ad 29 Dot 29 MODE ths a 30 PEST ODIO uota Quite 3 00 STUNDE SEU 30 Mobile Mounting 31 Sua 32 Coaxial Cables 32 ELEME 33 Portable Mounting 33 Accessories Procom Filters amp 5 34 Multicouplers NP PISIS acad 35 Power Cords Speakers amp 36 Batteries 37 E __ 38 ___ aa 39 40 IER ETE OO 41 Packages ceea 41 MEM 42 PFogFammlid amp Consulting uc nni racio re 43 44 45 46 HONO _____ _6_6_ 6____ 46 47 Check the Catalog for these NEW products Southern New England Pocket Guide All New 10th Edition see pg 18 Covering Massachusetts R
3. 22 SCANNERMASTER COM SOFTWARE AOR Receivers Memory bank manager setup the 1000 memory channels in a spreadsheet type interface Search bank manager setup the search ranges in a spreadsheet type interface Bandplan manager modify the build in automode bandplan Spectrum Analyzer Search and log frequencies in a graphical type interface Virtual VFO PC controlled VFO software e CD ROM Windows 98 M E NT XP 2000 ARC5000 Download 99 95 sku 01 520782 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Memory bank manager setup the 1000 memory channels in a spreadsheet type interface Search bank manager setup the search ranges in a spreadsheet type interface Bandplan manager modify the build in automode bandplan Spectrum Analyzer Search and log frequencies in a graphical type interface Virtual VFO PC controlled VFO software CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 ARC8200 Download 69 95 sku 01 520783 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Memory bank manager setup the 1000 memory channels in a spreadsheet type interface Search bank manager setup the search ranges in a spreadsheet type interface manager modify the build in automode bandpl
4. Hard Leather Case A for PRO 46 74 91 94 Hard Leather Case B for PRO 23 25 26 29 51 66 Hard Leather Case for BC250D BC296D Hard Leather Case Sportcat 180 200 Hard Leather Case for SC150 amp Bearcat 245 Series Hard Leather Case for AR8200 Soft Leather Case for AR8200 BC780 785 796 Custom Carrying Case See our web site for details on this incredibly versatile product Leather Case for BC246T BC72 BC92 Coming Soon 29 95 Hard Leather Case for BC60 BC80 25 00 Hard Leather Case for BC200 25 00 1 800 SCANNER 39 ACCESSORIES Headsets Scanning Gear HEADSETS Solution 1 Behind the Head Headset 25 dba noise reduction 14 0 oz volume control dark blue cups Solution 1 Over the Head Headset 25 dba noise reduction 15 3 oz volume control supersoft ear seals dark blue 02 570001 cups stainless steel structure Solution 3 Folding Design Headset Black finish 11 6 oz super cushion headpad foam ear cushions nrr 26 db volume control AM FM Stereo Radio Headset with Scanner Input 22 dba noise reduction external flexible antenna foam ear cushions includes detachable cord scanner input allows you to monitor radio broadcast and your scanner at the same time Super Econo Headset No noise reduction rating 9 4 oz dual volume control soft padded headband 02 570002 Covert Earhook Earphone with Volume Control
5. 100 LMR 400 Coax Cable N Male amp BNC male 20 550969 100 LMR 400 Coax Cable PL 259 amp BNC male 20 550970 100 LMR 400 Coax Cable N Males 20 550971 25 RF 9913 Coax Cable N connectors 13 550365 25 RF 9913 Coax Cable PL 259 connectors 13 550364 25 RF 9913 Coax Cable no connectors 13 550363 50 RF 9913 Coax Cable N connectors 13 550368 50 RF 9913 Coax Cable PL 259 connectors 13 550367 50 RF 9913 Coax Cable no connectors 13 550366 15 RF 9913 Coax Cable N connectors 13 550371 15 RF 9913 Coax Cable PL 259 connectors 13 550370 15 RF 9913 Coax Cable no connectors 13 550369 100 RF 9913 Coax Cable N connectors 13 550374 100 RF 9913 Coax Cable PL 259 connectors 13 550373 100 RF 9913 Coax Cable no connectors 13 550372 ANTENNAS Portable Portable PORTABLE ANTENNAS all have BNC Connectors ITEM Antenex 800 MHz 2 5db Professional Gain Rubber duck Portable Antenna approx 8 high Fantastic professional antenna for bringing in 800 MHz trunked systems Professional look and feel Antenex 800 MHz Professional Portable Rubber duck Antenna approx 4 high 14 540713 Low profile professional 800 MHz antenna Will improve 800 MHz reception Good looking small antenna B Uniden All band Replacement R ubber Duck Antenna approx 6 high 10 540710 Stand
6. Fits Uniden BC 120 220 230 235 245 all SportCats 150 180 200 and the Radio Shack Pro 90 01 590835 BP1600 NiMH Battery Pack Type NiMH Rechargeable NO Memory Effect Run Time 20415 Capacity 1600ma Recharge Time 36 hrs Fits Uniden BC 120 220 230 235 245 250 296 all SportCats and Radio Shack Pro 90 Substitutes for BP120 amp BP180 Required replacement for BC250D and 2960 02 590670 BP2500 NiMH Battery Pack Type NiMH Rechargeable No Memory Effect Run Time 10 12 hrs Capacity 1000mAh Recharge Time 24 hrs Uses original charger Fits BC2500 amp BC3000 02 590678 120 180 Backup Power Adapter Temporary substitute for rechargeable BP 120 180 battery packs Operates on one 9 volt alkaline battery Runs scanner 4 6 hrs 02 590671 CRX120 Package Package includes a Uniden cradle charger and a Uniden BP 120 Battery Pack Excellent addition to BC220XLT BC120XLT and SportCats Allows charging of extra battery while scanner is in use or allows charging of two batteries at the same time 02 590672 PowerP ack 780 Batteries 1300mah NIMH battery Two required for operation of the PowerPack 01 590761 AA 2300mah NiMH Energizer Batteries 2 Pack 2300 mah batteries NIMH Longer lasting replacement NiMH battery for the BC246 50230 BC72 BC92 and PRO83 Scanners 01 530973 NiMH Battery Recharging Unit with four AA or AAA 2500mah NiMH Energizer Batteri
7. ARC200 Programming Software CD 20 39 95 01 520842 X un It s a great size and is also very easy to operate 87 180 Stock Battery Pack 37 usd Bade Best of all it includes an alphanumeric display so Leather Case Sportcat 180 200 39 25 00 02 580016 you can show LaBonte Boston Police in the PC Serial Cable 38 19 95 01 530685 display And you can also program subaudible Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 Page 17 tones to limit interference must at the track n Programming 43 Page 43 01 680764 200 Channels 10 Priority Channels 12 Bands 10 Banks Headphone ack Race Scanning Monthly Online Subscription 41 36 00 02 600681 Twin Turbo Scan amp Search Channel Scan Race Tenna 33 12 00 02 540550 One Touch Weather Scan Alpha Text Display Keypad Lock Solution 1 Behind the Head Headset 40 69 95 02 570003 CTCSS DCS Codes Channel Lockout Full Frequency Backlit LCD Preprogrammed Band Search 1 800 SCANNER 11 SCANNERS aor AR8200MKIIIB 588 95 New TCXO for greater stability performance not found in most desktop units Covers 500 KHz 3 GHz world s first handheld with this range Cellular Blocked a Ni MH batteries included 1500mAH 2 1 000 memory channels 20 banks x 50 channels RANGE 40 search banks 2 VFOs Alphanumeric channel and bank labels 7
8. Computer control and programming requires optional m connection cable Download free control software from AOR web site All Mode reception includes super narrow FM plus wide and narrow AM in addition to USB LSB CW and standard AM and FM modes True carrier reinsertion in USB and LSB modes Includes 3 KHz SSB filter Detachable MW antenna with negative feedback Optional internal slot cards expand the Mark III s capabilities Choose from Memory Expansion up to 4 000 memories CTCSS Squelch amp Search Tone Eliminator and Record Audio saves up to 20 seconds Tuning steps programmable in multiples of 50 Hz in all modes 0 33 KHz airband step is correctly supported Noise limiter and attenuator Band activity scope display with save trace capability Four way side panel rocker switch allows one hand operation Large backlit multifunction display and illuminated keypad Battery Save function with Low Battery indicator Operates on 12 VDC external power BNC antenna connector Wide choice of accessories Frequency Range 500 KHz 3 GHz Cellular Blocked for US version ARS8600MKIIU 888 95 5 100 KHz 3 GHz Cellular frequencies blocked Unblocked models are available to qualified users Carries over the Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator TCXO that provides an ultra stable frequency reference Receives Wide narrow and Super narrow FM Wide and Narrow Upper and Lo
9. send the scanner audio to the remote head where a separate 1 4 jack allows you to connect a speaker locally CUSTOM ENCLOSURE Encloses thc back of the control Whether it s on the top or front of the dashboard under dash or on the ceiling of your n vehicle the 780 Remote Head can be mounted just about anywhere and look incredibly sharp at same time Sy lt 47 All the functions and features of every key and control including Volume Squelchand VFO tuning Knob are available on the remote head gt CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY lnstalls on the front of radio chassis panel 1 removed Note The installation of this kit may void your 1 year Uniden warranty however if the radio for any reason has to go back to Uniden ever in the future just disconnect the remote kit within minutes and put the radio back like new Again there is no soldering involved J ust unsnapping and snapping together wiring harnesses along with some screws Go to our web site for more information on the Remote Head Kit including a user s guide to installing the kit and numerous pictures including some from our very satisfied customers With so little space in the cabs of trucks and especially cars these days the Remote Head kit is the perfect way to save space and pro vide a beautiful clean installation at just about any angle and mounting location in your vehicle Scanner sold separately Quantities ar
10. 01 530873 els which returned you to Scan You can also now ARC246 Programming Software 20 39 95 01 520873 Set trunking systems for Trunk Scan or Search And 13580848 there s even CTCSS DCS instant decode Perhaps Leather Case 39 29 95 01 580848 the best new feature is Close Call Instantly find and receive near field Programming 43 Page 43 01 680764 two way transmissions Put the radio into Close Call only mode or check Recharger with 4 NiMH Batteries 37 29 95 01 530874 for hits during normal scanning You can also store hits into memory e Compact Size 4 2 x 2 x 1 fits in your shirt pocket GMRS FRS by channel weather news media ham radio and special TrunkTracker Ill Technology Motorola EDACS and LTR Search and Store Operation Automatically stores found frequencies Comprehensive Analog Trunking including I calls Emergency Alert Priority Scan Frequently scans the your priority channels Trunk Search and ID Blockout Priority Plus Scans all your priority channels at one time Up to 3300 Channels Dynamically Allocated memory pct used display Attenuator Cuts down on interference from strongsignal sources System Channel Group and Channel Alpha Tagging Top mounted tuning knob 25 54 108 174 216 225 400 512 806 956 1240 1300 MHz Coverage Backlit Display Easy night time operation with back light on squelch Close Call RF Capture Technology feature that
11. 50 MHz computer optimized Yagi 5dB Gain 100 mph wind rating 6 long 10 Ibs 2 pigtail with UHF Female connector A rare low band beam 369 95 20 540925 Sinclair 56238 118 136 MHz Omnidirectional Unity Gain Professional VHF Air Band Antenna 5 58 tall 6 lbs Harness with N Male connector 135 mph wind loading Superior air band reception C 289 95 20 540926 Maxrad MBX150 144 174 MHz Collinear Omnidirectional 3dB Gain UHF female aluminum and steel 9 2 tall 2 Ibs 100 mph wind rating Brackets and clamps included Wide band VHF omnidirectional D 109 95 20 540927 Maxrad MFB1503 156 162 MHz Fiberglass Omnidirectional 3dB Gain with 16 pigtail and N Male 10 75 tall 4 Ibs 100 mph wind rating no mounting hardware Solid VHF omni antenna E 199 95 20 540928 Maxrad MYA1505K 150 174 MHz 5 Element Yagi Field Tunable 9 208 Gain N Female connector 6 long 4 lbs 100 mph wind rating 2 diameter support pipe Great for VHF distance reception F 142 95 20 540930 Antenex YS 1503 150 174 MHz 3 Element Silver Series Yagi 7 1dB Gain N female connector 42 long 3 Ibs 2 diameter support pipe U bolts included Fantastic VHF gain for a low price G 99 95 20 540929 Antenex Y 4506 Series 450 470 MHz 6 Element Y agi 10 2dB Gain Gold anodized Solid aluminum 3 66 long 3 Ibs N female Mounting clamps included Fantastic for pulling in distant UHF si
12. 8 W x 5 D 01 680764 BC248 129 95 10 500482 The BC248 has all the features of the 278 except it does not include the 800 MHz band or the aircraft band The scanner also only has 50 channels as opposed to the 100 on the BC278 Still this scanner is an excellent choice for many people who want a bedside scanner for example with the capability of listening to not only AM and FM radio stations but also most police and fire departments To learn if your local departments can be scanned with this radio check out the Police Call frequency guide or call us at 781 292 1010 or e mail us at support scannermaster com AM FM Radio with 20 Presets 5 Priority Channels Clock Alarm Automatic Squelch 50 Channels 10 Bands Channel Lockout 5 Banks 10 Channels Manual Channel Access Optional Accessories page number Touch Weather Programmable Delay MA RI amp So NH Pocket Guide 2002 10th Edition 18 24 95 01 510885 Full Frequency LCD Display AC Adapter antennas included RI amp So NH Pocket Cuide 2002 10h Edion 18 2495 01 510805 Memory Backup 2 15 H x 8 W x 5 D New York Metro Northern New J ersey Guide 7th Ed 16 38 95 01 510817 Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 Page 17 Programming 43 Page 43 01 680764 BC244 99 95 10 500481 This is the low end version of Uniden s table top line of scanners This model is perfect 55 for those who want to listen to
13. LCD with 7 character alpha text comments e Tuning NCO 1Hz to 999 999999kHz Extensive search amp scan facilities Memory channels 1000 100ch x 10 banks Cyber Scan fast search amp scan speeds up to 45 channels increments Memory Scan Speed 45 channels second max per second Search Speed 45 increments second 9max with step size of Analogue S meter 100kHz or less 1000 memory channels and 20 search banks with EEPROM storage PASS Frequency 2100 total Auto memory store Aerial Input 50 OHM unbalanced N Type amp 50239 Extensive RS232 command list Audio Output 1 7 watts into 8 ohms 13 5V 10 distortion Sleep timer alarm Power Requirements Nominal 12V DC 1A or less SDU ready Dimensions 217 W x 100 H x 260 D mm Frequency Range 100kHz to 2036MHz Cellular Blocked Weight 3 5kg 1 800 SCANNER 13 SCANNERS aor AR ONE 94 92 00 AC Adapter 55 00 19 530916 Mobile Mounting Bracket 65 00 19 530915 The ultimate communications receiver The AR ONE covers practically the entire radio spectrum unblocked for government agencies only The AR ONE 15 ultra sensitive and stable check the amazing specifications below Call for further details e Super wide coverage 10 KHz 3 3 GHz 1000 memory channels 10 VFOs Monitor AM WFM USB LSB CW Data Ultra stable reference frequency oscillator e Two RS 232C ports plus control head port Control up to 99 AR
14. ONE Units with one PC Support computer controlled Triple conversion superheterodyne front end Antenna input level readout Adjustable BFO High intercept e Multi IF signal output 10 7 MHz or 455 KHz Excellent sensitivity Configuration Triple conversion super heterodyne Frequency coverage 10KHz 3 3 GHz no gap Receive Modes AM NFM WFM USB LSB CW DATA e Spurious Sensitivity 60dB gt Adjacent Selectivity 55dB gt ARD25 389 95 Dynamic Range 9008 gt Unwanted Spurious emission lt 57dBm 3rd IP 2dBm gt 1dBm gt above 2 5GHz Frequency stability 0 1 10 50 THD 2008 gt 10 Audio output 1 5w at 8ohms THD lt 10 Power requirement 13 5V DC 2amp 8 1w audio output Antenna impedance 50 Antenna connector N type F output level 20dBm 10 7MHz or 455KHz External frequency e standard input 10MHz 0dBm Control interface RS 232C Operating temperature 10 50deg C 18 144deg F Dimensions 157 W x 58 H x 270 D mm 6 2 W x 2 3 H x 10 8 D inch Weight Approx 2 2Kg 4 9165 ARD 25 Multimode Data Receiver DIGITA LET 3 9 aora oe P25 BUSY PHONES AOR has created 25 digital decoder for use with receivers that have 10 7 MHz IF output It s true Now you can receive standard unencrypted Project 25 digital signals us
15. Preamps BPF 112 136 Filter 99 55 ELECTRICAL BPF 112 136 PASS RANGE 112 136 MHz INSERTION LOSS MAX INPUT POWER 35 W INSERTION LOSS 0 8 dB typically 0 6 dB SWR lt 1 4 OUT OF BAND ATTENUATION See Curve typically IMPEDANCE Nom 50 MECHANICAL TEMP RANGE 30 C i 460 CONNECTORS FME male Can be used as preselector to protect a receiver against interferences from transmitters DIMENSIONS Lx W xH 50 x 40 x 20 mm normally being outside the band pass range Perfect for scanners dedicated to air band monitoring where you desire to cut out all sources of outside interference BPF 112 136 is lacquered with black vinyl enamel to avoid corrosion FME connectors N and BNC connectors may be available in the future Call for details AON a m 558 8 WEIGHT Approx 60 g Allows the whole 112 136 MHz band to pass Mounted in a 45 x 50 mm case AMP 50 1G Preamp 249 95 ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY RANGE 50 1000 MHz 5 500 MHz as option GAIN 521 9 dB 2 dB P1dB 27 dBm NOISE FIGURE 3 5 dB 500 MHz HIE 3rd ORDER INTERCEPT POINT 137 dB lt lt HHHH INPUT SWR Max 3 typically lt 1 5 Eo 150 250 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 ISOLATION OUTPUT TO INPUT gt 16 dB o VOLTAGE 11 14 V Q 12 V 300 mA 24 V as option MECHANICAL Miniature ultra high dynamic low noise preamplifier Ultra high P 1dB compression
16. Volt DC power source You can also use a Sony TV remote 26 SCANNERMASTER COM REMOTE SYSTEMS Base Station Kit Remote Head for BC780XLT 369 95 It s finally here After nearly three years of development the Scanner Master Remote Head Kit is now available Mount the front head of your BC780XLT anywhere in the cab of your vehicle on dash under dash on ceiling etc with either velcro or use the Uniden supplied mounting bracket The unique Scanner Master beveled edge design of the front head enclosure allows you any number of mounting angles and options We also supply a metal plate to cover up the back end of the receiver No soldering is required to remote the front head and it takes less than 30 minutes to put it all together Five custom programmed microprocessors multiplex the front head kit signals back and forth from the receiver itself There are two included circuit boards for each end of the kit all fully constructed and ready to go 14 feet of black Catbe cable is supplied to connect the two units at least 50 feet can be used with no problem or cut your own cable to just about any length you desire Some customers may wish to try remoting the receiver at their outside antenna in a weatherproof enclosure to negate loss through their coax cable as they control the radio from the remote head at their desk A separate optional kit call or e mail for details allows you to use the cable to also
17. a few mouse clicks e CD ROM Windows 98 M E NT XP 2000 F E js ARC3 Download 39 95 sku 01 520781 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface Easy user interface Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website Create unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 ARC5 Download 39 95 sku 01 520845 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface Easy user interface Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any web site Create unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Modify preprogrammed TV channels Full Windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks e CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 ARC20 Download 69 95 sku 01 520847 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address
18. a snap Have both a 250D and a 785D With WinScan DP you can switch radios at the click of a but ton The software will auto detect which radios are connected Digitally record your favorite frequency with the Click ofa button Scan in conventional and trunking mode simultaneously on your 895 Program EDACS and Motorola talkgroups and frequencies for your 245 Program Motorola Trunked Systems without being in range of the system Create different scan lists for multiple states and cities Has Speed Enhancerl scan mode for the 245 Multi Scan feature Trunker style programmability J ust set your scanner on the control channel and then be able to program all of the TRS information in seconds Digitally record your favorite frequency with the Click of a button Alternating Scan amp Search mode Scan your favorite banks and perform searches with the push of a button Program EDACS Motorola and LTR trunked systems and talkgroups without being in range of the repeater No more entering the main Data Manager to change 1 channel The new data manager also allows you to upload one channel at a time Create different scan lists for multiple states and cities Full and Tactical Quick View Screens high contrast view modes linkable search ranges and much much more BC7A0KT Uniden SODCHRIEL p Send Receive Status Send Data
19. indispensable bible of southern New England communications used by State and local police fire and the news media This book makes for a great gift What sets this book apartis in the details We list every key frequency all public safety plus many businesses for each community we also list how every frequency is used in exacting detail Almost every frequency listed also has verified PL DPL data Next are chapters on state regional and military radio systems Details include unit des ignators channel plans sub audible tones selected radio codes intercity networks etc Complete detail on all trunking systems including thousands of talkgroup IDs Also included Utilities Colleges Schools Malls Military Airports Railroads News Media and so much more Don t miss the 10th edition of our most successful series RI So NH Pocket Guide 9th Ed 9 99 The 9th edition Scanner Master Massachusetts Rhode Island and Southern New Hampshire Pocket Guide is now on sale for 9 95 while supplies last Printed November 2002 Wee MASTER This edition of our Scanner Master Pocket Guide is the perfect gift idea for the holidays as well as the ultimate companion for any base mobile or portable scanner There have been hundreds of critical police fire and public service frequency changes since the last edition This is a huge update with 10 more pages New State Police system talkgroups too For those who don t want to spend the money for th
20. ne Fie 58 File WS2 Editor Brin Fie DP Help File Qo Eq 5 to your PC and what COM ports they are on No guess work involved here With battery saver mode and a battery life meter you will never wonder how much life you have left on your BC250D s battery WinScan DP will auto matically tell you Not sure what is on that trunked system you found With our new style Control Channel search interface just select your search ranges from your radio and the Plan that the system is on and go When you are done you can save the log file for later reference 1 800 SCANNER 25 Media Pager and TV Control Police amp Fire Buff News Media Pager 129 95 Presenting an exciting way to follow public safety with a TAC 9 alphanumeric pager Members are paged with current as happens information on working and multiple alarm fires hazardous materials incidents mass casualty incidents motor vehicle accidents police incidents and disaster information TAC 9 Paging covers incidents from Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Maine New York New Hampshire and Vermont Through reciprocal agreements TAC 9 Paging also offers coverage of incidents 2nd alarms and greater in many major cities around the USA and Canada A sampling of areas covered by reciprocal agreements are Californi
21. of this scanner If you don t need digital capability now the 785 is a great choice The 185 includes a digital card slot so in the future so long as the BCi25D card 1000 Channels 10 Banks 10 Priority Channels mie e 8900 Uniden 100 l This worthy successor the 780 has recently been discontinued but Scanner Master has purchased most of the remaining stock is available you ll can install the card to monitor most digital systems Continuous Band Coverage 25MHz to 1 3GHz 25 Digital Ready The 785 has TrunkTracker Ill technology for monitoring Motorola EDACS Ill EDACS MOTOROLA E F JOHNSON and LTR trunked systems You can set alpha tags for each channel and Alpha Tagging Bank Channel and Search Range search range You can connect the scanner to a PC and program it as well CTCSS DCS Codes as control it The backlit keypad makes it great for night base or mobile S A M E Weather Alert operation Wideband coverage and 1000 memory channels are also includ Modes ed A great all around scanner at a reasonable price 12 Service Searches Functions record by frequency or talkgroup eos 1000 Beep Alerts DRM Selectable Steps Full Backlit Controls Frequency LCD Display enira Clone Feature AC Adapter mobile mounting bracket cigarette li
22. point Ultra high 3rd order intercept point gt 37 dB SIME UM A used where extra preamplification is needed WEIGHT Approx 95 g receivers with long antenna cabling Low noise figure 3 5 dB Firm gain 9 dB Peray scanner 12 V operational voltage 24 V as option Provided with FME male connector on input and output Note N and BNC connectors may be available in the future CONNECTORS FME male 2 pcs flexible wire LPZ 175 Filter 179 95 ELECTRICAL LPZ 175 Passes all signals in or below the 160 MHz band APPLICATION Rejects signals above this range i Absolute stop band from 270MHz to 6 GHz Pass band 135 175 MHz no degradation at harmonics FREQUENCY ae Stop band 270 MHz 6 GHz LL Zolotarev characteristic MAX INPUT POWER 150 watt Attenuation in stop band better than 60 dB INSERTION LOSS PASS BAND 04 dB Insertion loss in pass range less than 0 4 dB 1 dB CUT OFF FREQUENCY _ gt 180 MHz Small size shorter than 1 4 Y Provided with brackets for panel mounting ATTENUATION STOP BAND __ gt 60 dB 100 30 C 80 C 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 MHz MECHANICAL TEMP RANGE 30 C i 80 C For those dedicating a scanner to just the CONNECTORS N female VHF high band this filter will eliminate all DIMENSIONS L x W xH 435 x 40 x 36 mm out pi band sig
23. s easy data toggle Virtual Control Screen for full PC remote control Simple to load and use Build in WebCatcher Outstanding customer support Software supports the BC25D BC29D BC78D BC79D cp RoM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 VGA Min 800 x 600 Practically a must software package for CDROM includes FREE frequency files for many states all customers of these radios as the Editor for Search ranges software makes programming as well as Add text tags to every memory bank control easier and more fun Easy copy move swap entire memory banks channels 780 Download 39 95 sku 01 520779 Data can be exported to CSV data format Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address LX omEEPRmHIBB S M MITT t msev Hsmva All the features of ARC250 BASIC plus Digital audio recording in WAV format PC audiocard required Search Range extender add 200 custom programmable search ranges History log Log data to disk frequencies trunk id s and detected subtones Custom fonts colors in Virtual Control Simple to load and use Outstanding customer support iletare Furandar Sahan Mtn etm mima ARC250P ro Download 69 95 sku 01 520786 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order o
24. seeking out distant stations or discover new frequencies to monitor Do all this while staying informed to the happenings in your community Why Buy from Scanner Master Scanner Master has served the scanner community since 1978 We focus exclusively on scanners and understand the equipment second to none We also help develop and test many of the products we sell Scanner Master editors also write the best selling national frequency guides which you ll find included in this catalog When you buy scanners from us you not only do you get the highest level of expertise behind the sale we can program these scanners for you as well Other dealers who don t specialize in scanners or who are just interested in moving boxes out the door can never provide the level of expertise we offer Make sure you have the right scanner for your area make sure you have the right frequencies and programming if necessary and make sure you have the support you need that comes from buying from Scanner Master 2 lt lt MASTER 5 Scanner Background and Uses 2 W hy Scanner lt 2 Scanners Digital aes eae E a E Pe ede EEE 4 8 Base 4 Portables C 8 PO 12 Direction FNO
25. special ID is required What is this new Close Call feature of some of the Uniden scanners Close Call allows the scanner to instantly tune to most any standard non cellular Nextel radio transmission within your line of sight or in some cases even further So if you re at a mall a sporting event or happen by an accident scene for example and you don t know the local security event or police fire EMS channels Close Call will automatically tune your scanner to the frequencies being used If you ve been waiting for the right time to buy a new scanner buying a scanner with Close Call is a great reason to finally make the move How can software help me with scanning Other than some of the low end scanners most scanners today are computer programmable Using a serial cable and software you connect your scanner to your PC and then you can create multiple files for different areas or events to which you might take your radio For trunking scanners and or scanners with alpha tag capability programming on a computer usually in spreadsheet like form is considerably easier than programming on the scanner itself More advanced software allows you to also control your scanner from the PC and log activity record audio and do much more than you could ever do on your scanner alone Uniden includes demo soft ware with their scanners but Scanner Master recommends the BUTEL ARC Advanced Radio Control software which is widely con sidered the
26. systems at Disney World and other large amusement parks malls sports and stadiums news media and more For using the book while traveling we ve included hundreds if not thousands of hotel security and operations frequencies around the U S We ve also covered the tower ground approach and departure control and all other aircraft frequencies for commercial airports around the nation In addition there are listings for aircraft ground crews airport police and maintenance plus Air Route Traffic Control Center frequencies Major railroads are included too Other interesting sections of note include military aircraft federal agen cies such as FBI DEA Secret Service and the like phones special events basic shortwave radio and more This book was printed in 96 and originally priced at 29 95 now on sale for 9 95 There are no plans at this time for a new edition 1 800 SCANNER 17 BOOKS Frequency Guides Southern New England Pocket Guide 10th Ed 24 95 The all new Scanner Master Southern New England Pocket Guide 10th Edition available December 20 expands our popular Series in a very big way The book now covers Massachusetts Rhode Island southern New Hampshire and now all of Connecticut The page count of the book has grown considerably with the addition of Connecticut but the guide is still a handy size that fits in a shirt or pants pocket but works just as well on your desk or in your f car This is the
27. t miss important transmissions on the channel you designate as the priority channel AC Adapters DC Power Cable and Automotive Power Outlet Plug More options for supplying power to your scanner at home or in your car Programmable Delay When programmed on a channel it allows time for a reply on the same channel before resuming to scan Programmable Search Allows you to set the upper and lower limits of specific frequency range for easier searching Modulation Capability AM FM NFM Frequency Steps kHz 5 6 25 12 5 25 200 Talk Group Skip Memories Front mounted feet for desktop operation i 7 record out jack record selected frequencies talkgroups Large VFO for easy frequency or channel tuning Signal Strength Meter Includes AC Adapter Telescoping antenna included 4 H x 10 5W 7 5 D Programming 43 SELECT ti a TRUNKTRACKER VOLUME 50081 One of our all time favorite scanners unfortunately is no longer available The 780 was the scanner that set the standard for all future base mobile Trunktrackers to come It was a sensation when it debuted and it continues to be highly prized We continue to include it in our catalog in the off chance that some unsold units will be found What makes this radio so special when the 785 and 796 have more capaci ty and digital capability A few things The display of the 780 provides more infor mation than its success
28. touched again Note EDACS MultiNet and Passport are trademarks of their manufacturers Trunking systems can be complicated to program for novices although our Butel software makes programming much easier but you ll find that scanning these trunked systems to be more pleasurable interesting and informative than ever before You can hear both sides of a conversation and you can listen in to just those groups which interest you 44 SCANNERMASTER COM SCANNER BASICS Information and FAQ s What is Digital and APCO 25 all about m J ust like your cell phone a digital two way radio system converts voice into ones and zeros and transmits this data to another radio which decodes the information so the voice communication Sometime sounding a bit robotic is heard on the other end Older public Safety radio systems are often being replaced with the new digital systems There 15 no way to upgrade an older or non digital scan ner You must buy a digital scanner such as the Bearcat 296 or 796 digital ready scanner the Bearcat 250 or 785 which accept a digital card in order to monitor digital communications Digital scanners decode APCO 25 non encrypted transmissions automatically encrypted communications cannot be decrypted A few agencies operate in encryption full time There are also a few non standard digital radio systems that are not monitorable at this time such as EDACS ProVoice M A COM OpenSky and European Tetra Man
29. world s best It s extremely easy to use loads and works seamlessly with your PC and it s very powerful and feature rich What accessories do you recommend Antennas There is no better way to improve reception whether for base or mobile scanning then by adding an outside antenna For home or office scanners we recommend a base station antenna such as the Discone for all band monitoring If you want to really improve performance on a single radio band check out our professional base station antennas either omnidirectional or directional for most receiver gain Aiming a yagi beam antenna at a station or region that uses common band such as 800 MHz trunking or 460 MHz UHF will pull in signals you never dreamed of For mobile scanners we urge you to mount a mobile antenna somewhere on your vehicle Getting the antenna out from under the steel roof of your car or truck will provide a huge improvement Not everyone wants another antenna on their car so we offer various types and mounting options For portable scanners you can buy antennas tuned to specific bands such as 800 MHz for improved trunking performance for example but other bands will suffer Software For all scanners with a PC connection we highly recommend scanner software which will make programming easier and operation more enjoyable If you re not convinced go online and check out the demo software that we offer for many models Frequency Guides We offer specialt
30. 3 5mm coiled earphone cord with volume control Connector fits almost every portable scanner Great for covert monitoring not for the races Dura Split 2 Headsets Highest quality available for scanners Kevlar with spiral wound foil cables no wires to break S pecial triple connectors for best connection Exclusive FFC Y design is the strongest in the industry Fan Link Original Headsets 21 dba noise reduction 14 7 02 voice activated scanner goes to background while talking to partner each unit is self powered no drain on scanner more than two units can be linked together 470 00 Fan Link Wireless Headsets 25 dba noise reduction wireless system uses 2 way radios actual crew chief headsets w PTT with scanner input both ears everyone uses their own scanner unlimited number can talk together not wired to other people s wireless 460 00 In The Ear 25 dba noise reduction no sweat no weight comfort and convenience just like the drivers use 40 SCANNERMASTER COM RACING Subscriptions amp Packages Race Scanning Monthly HEADSETS PRICE ITEM Race Scanning Monthly 12 Month Subscription 18 00 02 600680 Race Scanning Monthly 24 Month Subscription 36 00 02 600681 INSTANT ACCESS TO FREQUENCIES AND DATA DOWNLOADS Over the Internet only not available by mail Frequency data is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year from any compu
31. 5 Impedance 8 Ohm Nominal Power 3 Watts Max Power 6 Watts Freq Response 600 4KHz 10 ft cord with 315mm plug Comes with mounting bracket amp hardware 01 530737 Remote Speaker 4 Impedance 8 Ohm Nominal Power 6 Watts Max Power 12 Watts 10 ft cord with 90mm plug Includes mounting bracket amp hardware 01 530839 Mobile Mounting Bracket Fits BCT8 BC780XLT BC785D amp BC796D 01 530831 Pedestal Mount 6 Features thumbscrew adjustment and rugged metal construction Triple Black Finish 15 530731 Universal Portable Radio Cradle Securely holds portable from 1 375 to 2 875 wide 36 SCANNERMASTER COM 15 530730 ACCESSORIES Batteries Batteries PRODUCT BP 180 NiCad Battery Pack Type NiCad Rechargeable Run Time 8 11 hrs Capacity 600ma Recharge Time 16 hrs Fits Uniden BC 120 220 230 235 250 296 all SportCats and Radio Shack Pro 90 01 590669 200 NiCad Battery Pack Type NiCad Rechargeable Run Time 6 8 hrs Capacity 600ma Recharge Time 16 hrs Fits Uniden BC100XLT BC200XLT BC205XLT Regency R4030 R4020 02 590674 BP 200 NiMH Battery Pack Type NiMH Rechargeable Run Time 15 20 hrs Capacity 1650 Recharge Time 36 hrs Fits Uniden BC 200XLT BC205XLT BC100XLT Regency R4030 R4020 02 590675 BP1200 NiMH Battery Pack Type NiMH Rechargeable Run Time 8 11 hrs Capacity 1200ma Recharge Time 16 hrs
32. 65 2002 Paul Hashagen 2002 This beautiful coffee table book honors the Departments 137 years of dedicated service to the City of New York by chronicling its history with a updated listing of all fire fighters who have been killed in the line of duty It features 272 pages of which 67 are full color The book includes a comprehensive and rich history of the FDNY as well and is the perfect introduction and review for anyone who monitors the department 05 510951 The author Paul Hashagen is an FDNY firefighter He has been a firefighter since 1976 and assigned to Recue 1 since 1983 Paul is a contributing editor to Firehouse magazine and has written numerous other firefighting books 9 x 12 272 pages hundreds of photos 67 pages of color photos hardcover STATE TROOPER AMERICA S STATE TROOPERS AND HIGHWAY PATROLMEN This large book is the first of its kind overview history of America s State Troopers and Highway Patrolmen nationwide It features histories of each state s Highway Patrol State Police plus full color photographs of each state s patch badge uniform and cruiser This book is an outstanding resource for all who monitor 05 510952 State Police and Highway Patrol agencies It tell extraordinary personal experience stories and hundreds of never before published photographs and recognizes the more than 1 472 troopers killed in the line of duty with a comprehensive listing by state 9 x 12 248 pages hundreds of color and B amp W
33. 7 19 95 Page 17 so messages are easily read in low light situations Includes AC adapter DC power cord cigarette lighter plug telescoping amp wire antenna used inside outside antenna recommended mobile mounting bracket 6 SCANNERMASTER COM SCANNERS Base Mobile BC278 169 95 We love this scanner For people who want a traditional base scanner for their night table or den with some incredible and very unique features this is the model to own The scanner includes all the scanner bands including 800 MHz but does not include trunking which is not required in many areas What s really special though is that the radio also is an AM FM clock radio with alarm With the touch of a button you can be listening to either your local police and fire department or your favorite AM or FM station There s also a one touch weather button There s also a clock and you can wake up to scanner audio or an AM or FM broad cast on one of your 20 presets A great design 100 Channels 12 Bands Including Aircraft 12 Bands Including Aircraft Manual Channel Access 5 Banks 20 Channels Programmable Delay Optional Accessories page number Item e M 1510885 Clock Alarm 5 Priority Channels 01 510817 AM FM Radio with 20 Presets Full Frequency Backlit LCD Police Call F Guide 17 19 95 Page 17 S A M E Weather Alert AC Adapter antennas included ags Automatic Squelch 2 75 H x
34. A works with Frequency range 25 MHz 500 MHz ICOM and AOR receivers or any receiver with a 455 KHz or 10 7 MHz IF output TD L5000 TD L5000 Main unit DF processor unit The TD L5000 is a high quality versatile direction Power supply AC DC Operation finder covering 100 500 Wave form F3E MHz The unit is completely Self contained and includes receiver and a digital and analog DF bearing display AM and receive modes Bearing display Analog amp Digital provided as well as one touch tuning for aviation and marine emergency channels With Memory Channels 100 Scannable optional equipment the TD L5000 becomes ideal for use in remote controlled direction finding systems such as airport monitoring marine safety and general radio frequency FAS Osa DAntenna tracking Several antenna configurations are available allowing the user to choose between fixed site mobile and marine applications Optional down converters allow Frequency range 100 MHz to 500 MHz additional frequency coverage of 810 to 960 MHz and 1100 to 1250 MHz 1 800 SCANNER 15 5 Frequency Guides NY Metro N NJ Guide 7th Ed 38 95 One of our most popular communications guides is now better than ever This 720 page 7th edition includes thousands of frequency PL unit ID and radio code updates over our previous editions What makes this book so spec
35. AM FM radio antenna with your scanner May require adapters Pu eee NMO Hole Mount with Cable amp BNC Connector For cleanest professional mounting by drilling a hole in roof or trunk 3 4 hole i Mirror Mount For truckers amp RVers for mirror mounting a scanner antenna BNC adapter req 19 95 13 540567 Trunk Lip Mount with Cable amp BNC Connector Wraps around the edge of your trunk for a no scratch installation 20 95 01 540829 1 800 SCANNER 31 ANTENNAS Connectors amp Cable Connectors CONNECTORS ITEM BNC Male to N Female For connecting most scanners to coax with an N male terminating connector 15 540752 BNC Male to UHF Female For connecting most scanners to coax with a PL 259 connector 15 540754 Motorola Female to BNC Male Required for balanced antenna splitters mating to newer BNC scanners 15 540756 UHF Female to N Male The adapter for coax cable which terminates in a PL 259 connector 15 540753 UHF Female to Motorola Male For connecting older style scanners to coax terminating in a PL 259 15 540755 60 40 Water Soluble Flux Solder The recommended solder for coaxial cable connections 13 540473 THERE S NO BETTER WAY TO BRING ON STRONGER CLEANER AND MORE DISTANT SIGNALS THAN WITH AN OUTSIDE SCANNER ANTENNA Coaxial Cable Scanner Master sells high quality 50 ohm coaxial cable for your base stat
36. CD faithfully replicates the scanner s display 100 Build customized scan lists Add Alpha tagging to the frequencies you listen to Upload your scanner s memory to a database on your PC Import files from WinScan Version 1 0 amp 1 10 WinScanRS WinScan Sport WinScan SE WinScan Version 2 0 amp 2 10 and from plain text files BandS cope function allows you to monitor active frequencies in your area Enhanced search logging full information about each hit is recorded for later use and recall New enhanced talkgroup search New auto program function Program P L DPL tones from your PC Program lock out information from your PC Frequency Files now compatible with ALL of the latest versions of WinS can Name your banks for easy reference Printable frequency lists Simple to use interface Build customized scan lists Add Alpha tagging to the frequencies you listen to Create different scan lists for multiple states and cities Perfect for use with NAS CAR 8 frequencies While supplies last with WinScan DP s easy to navigate inter face programming your frequency and talkgroup information is as easy as 1 2 3 With our new intuitive and user friendly interface the guess work has been removed from program ming your new scanner Entering bank settings search criteria and ID list settings have never been easier WinScan DP make setting up your new 1000 channel radio
37. GHz 31 29 90 01 540830 used in non trunking mode by some Trunk Lip Mount 31 20 95 01 540829 public safety agencies A great size S HE Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 Page 17 great design and Uniden s incredible Recharger with 4 NiMH Batteries 37 29 95 01 530874 10 Banks of 20 channels 200 total channels Compact Size 4 x 2 x 1 fits in your shirt pocket Close Call RF Capture Technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters Covers 25 54 108 174 406 512 806 956 MHz Bands excluding cellular and UHF TV S A M E Weather Alert Local weather broadcasts plus threatening weather alerts in your area 10 Programmable Search Ranges help you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area 11 Preprogrammed Service Searches public safety railroad by channel air marine by channel CB by channel GMRS FRS by channel weather news media ham radio and special Backlit Display Easy night time operation with Uniden s patented backlight on squelch feature 2 AA Battery Operation Priority Scan Frequently scans the channels you have designated as priority channels Attenuator Cuts down on interference from strong nearby signal sources Delay Helps prevent missed replies during 2 way conversations BC6OXLT 89 35 BC80XLT 109 95 30 Channels 50 Channels 10 Band Coverage 11 Band Coverage Built in Scan D
38. HF High single band operation Won t bend or break G 14 540944 Antenex Phantom Antenna 450 470 MHz 3db Grain only 3 3 tall requires NMO mount The ultimate in UHF low profile single band operation Won t bend or break 14 540945 Antenex Phantom Antenna 470 490 MHz 3db Gain only 3 3 tall requires NMO mount The ultimate in UHF low profile single band operation Won t bend or break 14 540946 Antenex 88065 Antenna 806 866 MHz 5db Gain 19 Tall 5 8 wave with 2 loading coils req mount A low profile powerhouse with superior 800 MHz gain Perfect for mobile trunktracking scanners I 20 540972 Antenex Discadoo Antenna 824 896 MHz Unity Gain RX amp TX paintable to match car NMO mount Practically an invisible antenna Adhesive or magnetic mount also available by special order H 89 95 14 540947 All pro mobile scanner antennas can be used for receive and transmit and require mounting base coax All are for single band ops 30 SCANNERMASTER COM ANTENNAS Mobile 970 e se PRODUCT PRICE ITEM 4 2 GHz NMO Mag Mount Mylar Base with cable and BNC adapter Our most popular mount J ust put it on your trunk or roof amp run wire into vehicle 29 90 01 540830 AM FM Scanner Coupler Share your AM FM car radio antenna with your scanner AM reception will suffer MONR63 AM FM Antenna Balanced Splitter limited AM signal loss Share your
39. SCANNER Scanners amp Accessories for Y Public Safety News Media Race Scanning amp the Radio Hobbyist SCANNERS Background and Uses Why Scanners Communications monitoring has been a hobby business and a function of government ever since radio was first developed Scanners also known as Police Scanners which were developed in the 1960s and quickly blossomed in the 70s allow multiple public safety communications channels to be rapidly scanned or checked for activity public safety transmissions are not continuous unlike AM FM and TV broadcasts The timing of the invention of the scanner could not have been better Civil unrest in the U S at the time as well as a general interest in learning more about local police and fire operations helped grow the business Soon police departments were using scanners to supplement their two way radio systems volunteer fire fighters began using scanners to monitor their department s radio traffic reporters were using scanners to get their stories and radio hobbyists were using scanners for the challenge and fun of monitoring radio communications systems Today scanners serve the same purpose law enforcement the news media and radio buffs and for average Americans who concerned for their personal and neighborhood safety for reasons of crime or more impor tantly today terrorism want to stay informed Key users and uses of scanners include Public Safety Patrol cars and dispa
40. SINAD SSB CW 1 00 uV 10dB S N WEM 3 00 uV 1288 SINAD AM 3 20 uV 10dB S N M Dimensions 138 W X 80 H X 200 L mm 2 5MHz 1 8GHz Weight 1 2kg AOR scanners represent the ultimate in communications receiver technology The front ends of these radios offer the ultimate in sensitivity and selectivity AOR is the choice for state federal and military agencies wish ing for the best in receiver design These receivers are perfect for surveillance operations and they can also monitor frequencies most scanners can t including 0 25 MHz shortwave HF and frequencies up to 3 GHz AR5000B 3B 2 558 95 Optional Accessories CTCSS Plug In Decoder Module 99 00 19 530918 SAMO SOMOCE OPLE aa PRSE CLOCK aame I MO MODE OPON OELE m Tape Recording Cable w VOX Control 34 00 19 530917 Very wide frequency coverage 10kHz 2600MHz Cellular Blocked All mode reception AM FM USB L5B amp CW Automatic electronic preselection of the front end Excellent strong signal handling e NCO Numeric Controlled Oscillator with tuning steps down to 1Hz e TCXO fitted as standard Receive Modes AM FM USB LSB CW e Multiple bandwidths 3kHz 6kHz 15kHz 30kHz 110kHz amp 220kHz Nominal Filter Bandwidths 3kHz 6kHz 15kHz 30kHz 110kHz Auto mode bandplan selection amp 220kHz provision for 500Hz option Multi function
41. The 796 not only allows you to track Motorola EDACS and us 25 m Including UM e E amp CQPSK LTR trunked radio but also decode well as track digital trunked systems operating with 3600 or 9600 baud control channels Michigan Colorado and continuous Band Coverage 25MHz to 1 3GHz selected other areas use 9600 baud CQPSK Preprogramed Service Searches 12 TrunkTracker IV EDACS 8 Motorola LTR The 796 is full of other advanced features including PC programming and CTCSS DCS Decode control capability CTCSS DCS sub audible tone operation SAME Weather 5 M E Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding Alert multiple programmable receive modes 1000 memory channels and Puring NOAA Weather ar AIEN a for your Specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your wideband coverage from 25 through 1300 MHz excluding cellular and UHF immediate area TV Of course you can also alpha tag channels or trunking talkgroups in the Alpha Tagging Bank Channel and Search Range display and you can Backlit Keypad For added visibility for at night or in low light 2 0 0 0 clone the programming AC Adapter mobile mounting bracket cigarette lighter j to another 796 or 296 A plug DC power cord telescoping antenna included wide selection of service 4 HX Wx65D n Were so much more BC785D 329 95 The reason We love the size and capabilities
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43. a Ohio Michigan New J ersey The Carolinas Florida and Toronto Canada We continue to review and add reciprocals on an on going basis so that we may bring you the best information possible TAC 9 Paging uses the latest in paging technology The Motorola PF 1500 allows for 240 character messages Multi line full character display means no more guessing what abbreviations mean all pages are in plain English and easy to understand Purchase the pager through Scanner Master for 129 95 After your purchase select your monthly service plan fee options which are handled through Tac9 Options include monthly quarterly or yearly service payments Check our web site for details or give us a call Motorola PF 1500 Pager The PF 1500 is Motorola s newest and smallest Advanced Messaging word pager Operating the pager is simple with the intuitive and user friendly interface Utilizing the four button operation users can save delete and move messages quickly and easily The PF 1500 gives you the ability to reply to messages with pre programmed responses such as Will call later On my way and many more with the push of a button The PF 1500 also features Advanced Messaging so you and the sender have confidence that important messages have been delivered Scanner TV Remote Control 89 95 Start S top Resume SCAN Enter MAN mode Enter SRCH mode hold on frequency and write to memory Enter WX mode Select FREQ or CHAN in Manual mod
44. abilities to your receiver Some jurisdictions may limit the use of devices such as the ARD25 14 SCANNERMASTER COM AOR LTD PE vmm IF IN IN OUT Input level More than 105dBm Receive modes APCO Project 25 digital voice signal Non encrypted signal only Analog Narrow FM signal Off frequency adjustment Automatic AFC Signal modulation 20 from the specifications Automatic adjustment Squelch Level squelch Analog mode adjustable squelch level Power requirement 11V DC 16V DC 140 mA at 12 V DC typical Serial port RS 232C 9600bps Asynchronous 8 bit Non parity 1 stop bit Speaker input connector 3 5 mm mono External Speaker output 3 5 mm mono signal output is mono Headphone jack 3 5 mm stereo type signal output is mono Weight Approximately 580 g 1 310 Dimensions 156 d x 100 w x 32 h mm 6 15 d x 4 w x 1 3 h inches Projections not included DIRECTION FINDING Taiyo Musen Scanner Master is the North American distributor of Taiyo Musen s land based direction finding DF products For over 50 years Taiyo Musen has been a world recognized leader in the design and manufacture of automatic direction finders and supplies marine interests the world over including Coast Guards and commercial fishing fleets Now Taiyo Musen s expertise and quality craftsmanship in their land based line is available in the U S and Canada to state local government fe
45. an Spectrum Analyzer Search and log frequencies in a graphical type interface e Virtual VFO PC controlled VFO software CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 ARC8600 Download 69 95 sku 01 520784 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address BuTel software founded in the Netherlands in the 1990s has created what is widely considered the most user friendly scanner programming and control software in the world BuTel began by writing control software for the ultra sophisticated AOR and ICOM line of scanners and they continue to service this market In recent years BuTel has focused on the Uniden Bearcat line of computer accessible scanners BuTel s ARC software is the most easy to use and powerful scanner software on the market For 5 years BuTel has been a market leader in innovative radio scanner software products BuTel s Advanced Radio Control software is now available to the tens of thousands of Uniden scanner owners of models such as the Bearcat 780 785 796 250 296 and more The software is both extremely pow erful and easy to use The software is used by not only hobbyists but also federal military public safety and news media organizations 1 800 SCANNER 23 SOFTWARE Professional This software is the choice of news media public safety and govern ment agencies who want to remotely control a scanner and fee
46. and Hardware Kit Requires a Pocket PC with RS232 port ARC pocket Pocket P C2002 2003 virtual control software With this software you can build your Uniden BC785 796 Original Uniden volume squelch control mounted on pcb safely in the trunk of your vehicle Original Uniden volume squelch knobs Virtual display and keyboard 15 feet special shielded cable for external volume squelch control Ergonomic color enhanced keyboard PCB connectors are already mounted no soldering Large button keyboard Original Uniden pre drilled bottom cover for external volume squelch control no drilling 69 95 Software Only 01 520841 169 95 Software with Hardware Kit 01 690840 24 SCANNERMASTER COM SOFTWARE Uniden Scanners Unique Virtual Scanner Interface Looks and works just like the front of the scanner you are using Build customized scan lists Add Alpha tagging to the frequencies you listen 0 Upload your scanner s memory to a database on your PC Import files from WinScan Version 1 0 amp 1 10 WinScanRS WinScan Sport WinScan SE and from plain text files New Bandscope for the BC895xlt New enhanced search engine allows you to see what you are searching how long you have been searching for and how many times a frequency has been hit New enhanced talkgroup search Unique Virtual Scanner Interface Looks and works just like the front of the scanner you are using New Virtual L
47. and the programming process you look up the frequencies and the trunking system details in our book and then enter the information into the radio Some web sites also maintain this data The frequency guides offer a wealth of information on all sorts of public and private entities that use radio including police fire EMS DOT DPW fire towers railroads utilities colleges malls auto racing and so much more If learning the programming process and finding the frequencies doesn t appeal to you you can have Scanner Master program your scanner See page 43 for details Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How far will be able to listen Distance depends on too many factors to provide an easy answer such as the elevation of your home whether there are hills or other obstructions between you and the agency you wish to monitor the transmitter power of the agency you wish to listen to etc These and other factors all play a part Generally speaking with a handheld or desktop scanner you can hear in a 10 to 20 mile radius but that s not set in stone What is Trunking As public safety agencies and businesses grow they require more and more radio frequencies for their operations consequently available radio spectrum has become more valuable and more difficult to find To help resolve this problem radio manufacturers developed trunking which works on the same principle as a trunk telephone line Let s take for an example the city of Worcester Mas
48. antenna solution covers all bands from 25 1300 MHz Notas rugged as Discone Use it for transmit on Ham bands from 2 meter up too 50 239 termination requires P L259 R 39 95 15 540715 Austin Ferret fantastic antenna covering 25 1800 MHz in a fiberglass radome mounting hardware is not supplied Provides superior custom tuned reception on all scanner bands 8 8 Ibs N connector S 250 00 04 540706 PRODUCT PRICE ITEM Uniden All Band Telescoping Whip Replacement with BNC connector The standard replacement whip antenna T Uniden All Band Telescoping Whip Replacement with Motorola connector 9 95 15 540718 For much older scanners with hole type Motorola connection 0 Antenex 800 MHz 2 5 db Gain back of the set antenna with BNC connector 29 95 14 540716 Perfect for pulling in more signal for scanners dedicated to Trunktracking 800 MHz A very popular antenna V Base Antenna Images 1 800 SCANNER 29 ANTENNAS Mobile All Band Mobile Antennas PRODUCT Image letter ITEM Antenna Specialists MON751 From the originators of the mobile scanner antenna the 751 includes mag mount base and 12 of coax with crimp on BNC Covers all bands and works very well on low band A 07 540697 Antenna Specialists MON752 Includes a trunk lip mount base with 17 of coax and BNC Approx 4 tall with loading coil Covers all the s
49. apture Technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters Covers 25 54 108 174 406 512 MHz Bands 10 Programmable Search Ranges help you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area 11 Preprogrammed Service Searches public safety railroad by channel air marine by channel CB by channel GMRS FRS by channel weather news media ham radio and special Backlit Display Easy night time operation 2 Battery Operation Provides flexibility Optional Accessories page number in choice of batteries Alkaline for long life rechargeable for economy 2 2300mah NiMH batteries 37 9 95 01 530873 Priority Scan Cigarette Lighter Charger Coiled Cord 36 12 00 01 530757 Attenuator Cuts down on interference Delay Helps prevent missed replies Cigarette Lighter Charger Straight Cord 36 10 00 01 530665 Early 2005 availability Comtelco Mobile Antenna requires mount 30 29 95 01 540719 Duckie Window Mount with BNC 33 19 95 15 530738 BC92XLT 1 19 95 In Car Mobile Antenna 30 9 95 01 540832 Leather Case for BC72 amp BC92 39 29 95 01 580848 ee ee ins Southern New England Pocket Guide 2002 10th Ed 18 24 95 01 510885 all the capabilities of the model described iid ZEE above but offers double the channel New York Metro Northern New J ersey Guide 7th Ed 16 38 95 01 510817 capacity as well as 800 MHz coverage NMO Mag Mount 4 2
50. ard DB 9 serial PC interface port Large VFO knob for easy frequency and channel tuning Includes the 7 5 VHF and 6 25 UHF channel steps Signal strength meter and more The only feature that this radio doesn t have and that would be a reason to step up to a BC785 is an alpha numeric display You can connect the 898 to a PC and display the alpha tag on your computer Best of all the radio has a great desktop look and feel that makes it fun and easy to use Overall it s a GREAT radio at an incredible price Multiple Channels 500 Banks 10 Frequency Coverage Includes the most interesting action bands where you can hear police ambulance fire amateur radio public utilities weather and more 25 54 108 174 216 512 806 956 excluding cellular 1000 Talk Group ID s in 10 Lists of 10 per Bank Lets you quickly select the talk groups you want to hear when you listen to trunked systems TrunkTracker Ill Technology So you can keep up with the action on Motorola EDACS and LTR systems DCS CTCSS Rapid Decode Detects and displays the subaudible tones instantly S A M E Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area Conventional and Trunked Search Operations Let s you find transmissions not listed in any book or anyone s web site Priority Operation Helps ensure that you don
51. ard replacement for the supplied antenna with every scanner C 14 540714 Antenex UHF Low Profile Professional approx 4 high 01 540751 Great antenna for the auto races and for UHF reception Professional look in a small package D Austin Condor All Band Rubber Duck Antenna 12 tall flexible Want bring in more signal on all bands This antenna is the answer Tall but flexible 04 540709 1 tall 02 540550 Designed for race track use but great in any high RF environment Limits reception to track area only Oars gt ole IMAGES PORTABLE MOUNTING GEAR PRICE ITEM Duckie Window Mount with BNC Bracket Wish you had an outside mobile scanner antenna but you don t want a mag mount or hole mount on your car It s critical to get your antenna out from under the steel roof of your car With this mount you place the bracket over the top of your window close the window and mount your rubber duck antenna on the included BNC 19 95 15 530738 Duckie Suction Mount with BNC Take your rubber duck antenna off the scanner attach it to this unit and 12 95 13 540574 suction cup this mount to a better location for improved reception Duckie Antenna Clip Mount with BNC Use the spring clip for mounting the rubber duck on your hat lapel or other 12 95 13 540572 location 1 800 SCANNER 33 ACCESSORIES Procom Filters amp
52. canner bands and works very well on low band Stainless Steel B 07 540698 Austin Spectra all band 33 gain antenna the best This excellent mobile scanner antenna covers all the bands in a handsome design 33 tall Includes spring for wind resistance and loading coils NMO mount C 04 540720 Comtelco All Band Low Profile A favorite mobile scanner antenna Only 17 tall rugged black and stylish A solid receiving antenna although because of height VHF low band suffers some NMO mounting E 07 540719 Through The Glass Scanner with BNC This is our look alike cell phone antenna that mounts on your front or rear glass Approx 15 tall Not as good as above antennas but acceptable Includes mount and coax 0 15 540721 In Car Scanner Wire Antenna Don t want an outside mobile antenna A wire runs on inside of your windshield using included suction cups Not nearly as good as an outside antenna but for some its the only option F 01 540832 See images on page 31 All mobile scanner antennas require mounting base and coax See page 32 for details Pro Mobile Antennas PRODUCT Image letter ITEM Antenex Phantom Antenna 821 896 MHz 3db Gain only 3 tall requires NMO mount The ultimate in low profile 800 MHz single band operation Won t bend or break 14 540943 Antenex Phantom Antenna 150 168 MHz Unity Gain only 3 5 tall requires NMO mount The ultimate in low profile V
53. cket Guide one of the most highly prized books we ve ever published The book will fit a shirt or pants pocket or on the seat next you in your car The book is updated and so handy to use that hundreds of public safety and news media officials have bought the book since it was first published The Chicagoland Pocket Guide covers the entire Chicago metro area from Milwaukee to Rockford and across to South Bend Indiana state county city and township police fire rescue highway conservation and local government frequencies are included for the region PL tones call signs and channel layouts are provided along with the frequency data The book comes with a beautiful 4 color cover This book was published in 1995 There are no plans for a new edition It is on clearance sale 18 SCANNERMASTER COM BOOKS Scanner Books amp Videos Specialty Books amp Videos BOOKS Boston on Fire A History of Fires and Firefighting in Boston In the first comprehensive history of Boston s major fires Schorow a Boston Herald reporter tells the BOSTON dramatic tales of seventeenth century fires which were viewed as signs of God s wrath the 1834 ON Ursuline convent fire the Great Fire of 1872 the Chelsea conflagrations of 1908 and 1973 the tragic Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire the Vendome Hotel collapse that killed nine firefighter in 1972 and an arson ring that terrorized the city in the 19805 05 510949 Chapters also devot
54. d Dimensions 155 W x 57 H x 195 D mm excluding projections Weight 2kg approx MW bar aerial included Memory channels 1 000 20 banks Select scan channels 50 Priority channels 1 Search banks 40 PASS channels 50 per search bank 50 for VFO search Scan Search Rate 37 increments per second maximum SCANNERS Aor 1 058 95 Optional Accessories AC Adapter 26 00 Owner s Manual 11 95 19 530922 Telescopic Antenna w right angle BNC Connector 16 00 Specification Receiver coverage 100kHz to 2036MHz Cellular Blocked Receiver Modes AM NFM WFM USB LSB CW Receiver circuitry Triple USB LSB CW AM NFM amp quadruple WFM conversion superheterodyne Number of Memory channels 400 4 banks of 100 channels Scan rate 50 channels second Search rate 50 steps second Receiver selectivity 2 4kHz 6dB 4 5kHz 60db 05 5 B CW 12kHz 6dB 25kHz 70dB AM NFM SSB CW 0 25 uV 1098 S N 180kHz 6dB 800kHz 50dB WFM AM 1 00 uV 10dB S N Antenna connector 50 ohm BNC NFM 0 35 uV 1248 SINAD Audio output 1 2 watts at 4 ohm load 10 distortion WFM 1 00 uV 1298 SINAD 0 7 watts at 8 ohm load 10 distortion 1 86Hz 2 06Hz Power Requirements 13 8 volts DC approx 500mA SSB CW 0 75 uV 10dB S N Display Liquid crystal AM 3 00 uV 1098 S N Receive Sensitivity 100kHz 2 5MHz NFM 125 uV 120B
55. d audio and control data back through a network to their Comm Center news _ assignment desk central traffic reporting office etc With a PC 165 just CLIENT like the user is on site controlling and listening to the scanner receiver The software is used to control and monitor a scanning radio receiver over any network including the Internet any LAN or WAN Scanner Over IP uses state of the art technology including Voice over IP VoIP and PCM and GSM codecs digital sample and compression technology to stream audio over the network from the server to the client WORLDWIDE CLIENT INTERNET Client server solution that streams audio and scanner display control data over a TCP IP network High quality audio stream using PCM and GSM codec technology mH EH _ Server can handle up to 4 scanners at same time Server can stream audio from 4 scanners in separate streams e Client can connect to 4 servers at the same time Server can stream data to 10 clients Client can save audio into wave files per audio stream VOX triggered At client site audio can be sent to different sound cards speakers CLIENT 201 360 TRUNKTRACKER IV depending on version and license Applications Scanner Over IP is developed for primarily for the professional market There are numerous applications many of which are in use today 87960 Uniden 100 0 HANNEL For example Options News media monitoring of rem
56. deral and military agencies through Scanner Master Taiyo Musen s ultra high end land based equipment is perfect for base vehicular as well as on foot DF applications Government and military agencies that are conducting surveillance or search and rescue operations will find this equipment perfect for the task Taiyo Musen also builds custom DF rack mountable panels and fully enclosed units for mobile undercover operations and communica tions vans and trailers Contact Scanner Master to learn more about the powerful rugged installations that Taiyo Musen can create with PC interfaces workstations modems etc Custom base station equipment designed for signal triangulation using remote receivers and antennas 15 also available upon special request The equipment described below represents Taiyo Musen s primary land based direction finding products however not all optional antennas and accessories are shown Complete specifications and product brochures are available upon request Contact Scanner Master at 781 292 1010 or send an e mail to support scannermaster com requesting more information Also include your agency name and contact information Further information and pricing will be provided to qualified agencies TD L8630P II TAIYVO MUSEN TD L8630III Main Unit This handheld direction finding unit uses an installed AOR receiver Size mm 97 H x 200 W x178 D Scan or Search over a very wide Weight 3 1 kg include batt
57. do require that you call us before coming to our office to make sure that someone will be available to assist you Important Note Merchandise and shipping handling prices are subject to change without notice 46 SCANNERMASTER COM ORDER FORM Order Online at scannermaster com or use the form below for mail orders Subtotal Sales Tax MA residents add 5 CT residents add 6 Shipping Handling Books CD s amp Accessories 6 95 Radios amp Antennas 9 95 See pg 46 for further information Next Day Air 35 00 2nd Day Air 25 00 Additional shipping charges may apply TOTAL ORDER Ship To if different Email Credit Card or Check Exp Date Signature Don t want to tear out the Order Form Make a list of your items and include the information above on a separate sheet of paper and mail that to us Want an original copy of the Order Form Visit our website and print out the pdf version as many times as you like along with the full catalog 1 800 SCANNER 47 VIN Ot H3NNVOS eseuoung 1 pue 542949 H3JNNVOS 008 1 9 10 S x99u5 joe qns pue s dd WOO H3lSVINHJNNVOS MMM 83M 153 00 9 6 194 SHNOH YANNVOS 008 1 SYAGHO ONINWIA
58. e Enter frequency directly Directly select memory channels Move up and down through memory channels using CH Set Search limits on the BC895XL and PRO 2052 Set Search limits by Bank for the BC780XLT and BC785D Save entered or searched frequency and mode to memory channel Delete frequency from memory channel Select Scan Bank s Select Search Bank BC780XLT BC785D and PRO 2052 Toggle on off Toggle PRI on off Toggle TRUNK on ff Toggle CTCSS Detection on off BC780XLT BC895XLT and BC785D Cycle through Service Search PRO 2052 Uniden Scanners provide a lot of control through the Remote Toggle weather alert on off RS 232C interface With the SWL IR Remote you can control Toggle between FM NFM or WFM BC780XLT scanning searching directly enter frequencies directly select Toggle ATT on off BC780XLT and BC785D memory channels set search limits and store frequencies into Toggle DLY on off memories Uniden does not provide a means to control the Mute speaker on off Volume other than muting the speaker or Squelch using the isi bright dim oft BC 780XLT and BC 785D remote interface You can use the SWL IR Remote in a mobile e Status LED that shows communications status settable parameter ae entry and clear key operation application by powering the SWL Remote and the Scanner Universal Remote sold Separately from the same 12
59. e limited Remote Head for BC785 796 369 95 The Remote Head Kit for the Bearcat BC785D and BC796D was still in development at press time for this catalog There are internal differences between these radios and the BC780XLT so this product has been delayed We do not have an exact date that it will be ready Please check back with us by phone or e mail at Support scannermaster com or sign up for our e mail newsletter on our home page for details on our progress When the kit becomes available we will also offer a special package price of the radio and the kit completed and installed at our offices Again please call for details See the 780 kit above for further details 01 530957 Remote Head Kit for BC785D 01 530958 Remote Head Kit for BC796D 01 530959 785 with Remote Head Kit Installed 01 530960 BC786D with Remote Head Kit Installed 1 800 SCANNER 27 ANTENNAS Pro Base Antennas PRODUCT Image letter PRICE ITEM Cushcraft CRS Series 33 44 MHz Omnidirectional Rugged Ringo 2dB Gain End fed UHF female 14 tall 4 lbs Half wave antenna Mounting clamps included Low band omni at a reasonable price A 149 95 20 540923 Cushcraft CRS Series 44 50 MHz Omnidirectional Rugged Ringo 2dB Gain End fed UHF female 14 tall 4 lbs Half wave antenna Mounting clamps included Low band omni at a reasonable price A 149 95 20 540924 Astron Wireless 45 3 beam 40
60. e new edition this book should suf fice although many new channels and tone code updates are not included There is a small list of updates on the inside front cover as this is a 2nd printing of the original 9th edition 240 pages ME NH 4 Vermont Pocket Guide 9 95 Published in the mid 90s this clearance sale book was the indispensable guide to the communications of the three northern New England states This book is packed with police fire ambulance highway department and local government frequencies PL tones radio identifiers and radio link channels County sheriff networks and other county intercity police and fire networks are fully explained State systems such as Fish and Game Forest Service Parks amp Recreation Civil Defense Emergency Management Corrections Department of Transportation and statewide EMS are comprehensively covered State Police agencies include radio codes districts troops channelization and unit identifiers Federal agencies such as national forests and parks and the Border Patrol are listed as are all military organizations Business systems include utilities news media colleges malls ae marine hotels ski areas railroads airports amateur radio repeaters and all that s interesting in northern New nd VEM E England There is also a section on notification networks in the region imis Chicagoland Pocket Guide 9 95 Rich Carlson N9J IG has written the SCANNER MASTER Chicagoland Po
61. e shipping fee is 9 95 Professional base antennas and other large or heavy items or multiple packages may require additional shipping charges and can not be shipped to a POB Shipping Options Books and CD ROM s shipped by U S Mail First Class Priority Radios are shipped via UPS Ground Next Day Air amp 2nd Day Air are also available and may require a signature International Shipping Please call or e mail for rates Return Policy All books and software sales are final Scanner and accessory returns allowable with in 30 days of purchase when returned in saleable condition are subject to a 2096 re stocking fee Customers must notify our office and request an RMA number which must be included Bill to Ship to We cannot ship to a different address than the billing address of a credit card or check on orders over 100 Customers wishing to do so must first contact Scanner Master by phone FOB Some products may be shipped from an affiliated warehouse or vendor Phone Orders If you reach our voice mail please leave a message and your call should be returned in one business day You may leave orders on the voice mail and you will be called or e mailed with an order confirmation Order Options You can buy online with our secure system over the phone via fax or through the mail by check or money order sorry no C O D s You can also purchase in person at our office by appointment only Because we do not have a regular retail storefront we
62. ed to two key Boston innovations the fire engine and the citywide fire alarm system first in the nation Of interest to Boston area readers are stories of notable buffs and Sparks including Arthur Fiedler Boston on Fire is a must read for all who love Boston its history and its renowned firefighting force Paul A Christian Boston Fire Commissioner 6 x 9 242 pages 30 B amp W photos and illustrations hardcover The Last Men out Life on the Edge at Rescue 2 New York City The story begins in the late 1990s as Phil Ruvolo takes command just a few years after the departure of Captain Ray Downey a legendary FDNY leader Ruvolo inherits a stubborn group of vets many still loyal to Downey He also steps into a firehouse mourning the recent loss of a brother Rescue 2 s first fire fatality Since the 1950s Tom Downey takes us into the fireman s world the smell of their coats after a good fire the hardened eyes 05 510950 P ofa veteran after a fellow fireman s death the humor and camaraderie His firemen are not cardboard heroes they re a group of gritty larger than life personalities brought together by dedication and a mission to save lives Rescue 2 doesn t leave a fire until everybody s safe They re the last men out Theirs is an inspiring story destined to become a classic 6 x 9 1 2 300 pages 25 B amp W photos hardcover FDNY THE BRAVEST An Illustrated History 18
63. elay Full Frequency LCD Display Full Frequency LCD Display SAN Includes 800 MHz Programmable Chain Search mms Touch Weather wwe One Touch Weather wwe Band Search AC or DC Operation eS AC or DC Operation Sup 3 Day Memory Backup 3 Day Memory Backup Channel Lockout ast Low Battery Indicator Low Battery Indicator 20 Built in Scan Delay Priority Function S ous Channel Lockout 10 SCANNERMASTER COM SCANNERS Portable SC230 199 95 01 500884 This is the radio that race scanning world has been waiting for The all new SC230 expected availability early 2005 will make scanning at the track easy and fun The scanner is lightweight and small enough to fit in your shirt pocket Incredibly this new scanner will run on just two AA batteries You can use standard alkaline batteries or use the included re chargeable batteries With the alpha numeric display you can view frequencies or driver names or police fire department names Despite the scanner s small size it packs a punch when it comes to memory The C230 hand can hold up to 2000 channels Set the scanner up for a number of race circuits and your home town police and fire departments A VFO tuning knob makes select ing your favorite driver a breeze Monitoring drivers and their pit crews atthe track makes going to races ten times the fun but having the right scanner for the job is the tr
64. er A short pick up wire allows the AutoMute ER to sense strong nearby RF The device instantly sends a command to the radio to mute the S scanner audio while the RF is present You can also connect this wire to two way radios with closure signal jacks for a direct connection Mute On appears in the display of the BC 780 during activation There s also an adjustable delay so the scanner stays muted from 0 to 5 seconds after the end of your transmissions Power 99 95 01 530694 Set your BC780 free from AC home or DC car power Our simple kit requires no soldering and takes 5 minutes to install and it s all completely enclosed in the radio This kit only works with the BC 780XLT at this time as the BC785 and BC796 do not have the room available inside their cabinet due to the digital card slot Want to be sure you have a scan ner you can operate when the power fails Or do you want a base scanner for camping trips perhaps The PowerPack is the answer You can re charge the batteries on the PowerPack by simply plugging back into power plugging and unplugging the scanner from AC power does not disrupt scanner operation The batteries last up to 6 hours Two NiMH batteries are required and are sold separately You can handily carry your now bat tery operated BC780XLT in the Scanner Master 780 carrying case found on page 39 Built in over temperature protection stops charging in hot conditions 69 95 Semele ee With ScanPlu
65. ery frequency range The antenna and Power supply DC 12 V Battery unit both include a bearing VHF amp UHF Hand Carried Direction Finder Antenna Manual spot search and scan reception are available Standard Frequency range 25 1 000 MHz Standard Hand held flat antenna 25 1000 MHz Voice monitoring and bearing measurement NFM AM and CW Options Reception NFM WFM AM USB LSB and CW Hand held ferrite antenna EFR 100 1 6 30 MHz Bearing display 8 LEDs arranged in a circular readout Hand flat antenna EF 092 1 1 8 GHz Reception Triple super heterodyne with PLL synthesized oscillator Flat antenna for mobile use EF 353 25 500 MHz EF 182 500 1000 TD L1706A TD L1706 Main unit Size mm 149 H x 250 W x 259 D Weight 2 6 kg Power supply DC 12 V Battery Display unit Size mm 110 H x 124 W x 40 D The TD L1706A is primarily designed for mobile applications Mount the main unit in the trunk of your Weight 0 37 kg vehicle and mount the low profile antenna on your roof Four different antenna options are available to cover from 25 to 1000 MHz in total The bearing information is given by both a digital three LEDs and analog display 72 LEDs circular readout in 5 degree steps Optional digital RS 232C data output EF353MA Antenna sample box can send all DF data to a PC Multiple antenna mounting options The TD L1706
66. es This battery recharger insures you have charged batteries for BC 246 SC 230 BC72 BC92 and 83 scanner Plugs directly into an outlet Re charges up to 4 AA or AAA batteries Charge time is 8 5 hours Four 2500mah NiMH long lasting batteries included Unit also has a Charger Status Indicator to let you know when the batteries are charged A great buy 01 530974 1 800 SCANNER 37 ACCESSORI Cables ES Cables CABLES PRICE Opto Interface Cable for the 8200 PC Interface Cable for the 8200 39 95 129 95 6 foot for BC780XLT BC785D BC796D 8 BC898T PRO2052 25 foot for BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCT8 BC898T PR02052 BC245 Cloning for cloning from one 245 to another 6 foot Serial Cable for Bearcat 245XLT and Sportcat S C200 6 foot Serial Cable for BC895 6 foot Serial Cable for BC250D amp BC296D BC780 785 796 898 Cloning Kit Icom R2 R3 R5 amp Q7 PC Serial Cable IF2A Radio Shack Pro 83 92 95 96 amp 99 PC Serial Cable IF2B USB to Serial Converter Cable IF 2U 38 SCANNERMASTER COM 6 PC Serial Cable for BC246 amp SC230 ACCESSORIES Leather Cases Leather Cases amp Gearbags PRODUCT Hard Leather Case with Swivel for P ro92 93 95 96 with Plastic Window Hard Leather Case with Swivel for P 092 93 95 96 without Plastic Window Professional style case with quick release clip and access to all ports
67. gain The BC 296 also has the latest TrunkTracker technology including and Emergency Alert capability so you can follow almost any trunk system too With its terrific alpha numeric display you can see Chicago Fire or whichever agency name you program The display also presents you with a signal strength meter battery low indication and more The radio is solid but not oversize The Bearcat 296 is a state of the art scanner that just about does it all If you live in a digital area there simply is no better choice APCO 25 Digital Operation Including 9600 Baud 4 amp CQPSK 1000 Channels 10 Banks 10 Priority Channels Continuous Band Coverage 25MHz to 1 3GHz Preprogramed Service Searches 12 e TrunkTracker IV EDACS 9600 baud 4800 baud and SCAT Motorola 6 3600 amp 9600 baud LTR APCO 25 Trunking I CALL and Emergency Alert capabilities CTCSS DCS Decode S A M E Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area Alpha Tagging Bank Channel and Search Range Backlit Keypad Great for night operation Holographic Backlit LCD Display Channel and frequency tuning wheel AC Adapter antenna PC cable belt clip battery included 6 H x 2 5 W x 1 75 D Optional Accessories page number Item ARC250 Basic Programming S
68. ghter plug DC power cord telescoping antenna included 2 75 H x 7 W x 6 5 D BC705 BCi25D 249 95 BCI25D Accessory Digital Card enables P 25 Systems monitoring With the BCi25D Digital Card inserted into either BC785D or BC250D the user can monitor Conventional Trunked analog control channel 3600 Baud and digital control channel and Mixed Mode APCO 25 Systems that the Bearcat 250 and 785 are not capable of tracking 9600 baud CQPSK digital systems which are in use in Michigan Minneapolis Colorado and the Phoenix area Quantities are limited 4 SCANNERMASTER COM SCANNERS Base Mobile BC898T 216 95 The scanner continues Uniden s long and distinguished tradition of offering robust easy to operate and easy to afford base scanner designs The BC898T is signifi cant advance over its predecessor The scanner offers Motorola EDACS and LTR trunking now and the radio can scan multiple trunking banks and conventional frequencies all at the same time What made the old 895 special besides being the first base TrunkTracker was its outstanding receiver The 898T maintains its high sensitivity and very good selectivity You ll be amazed with what you can hear There s much more that we really like about this scanner Instant PL DPL sub audible tone detection All you can say is Wow when you see how fast this scanner decodes tones see the end of this catalog for our FAQ on tones Stand
69. gnals H 169 95 20 540934 Maxrad MYA4505 Series 470 490 MHz 5 Element 9 248 Gain UHF Female 3 long 2 lbs 100 mph wind rating MY K 1 mount included Low cost UHF beam with great gain I 89 95 07 540708 Antenex FG4505 Series 460 470 MHz Fiberglass Omnidirectional 5dB Gain N female 6 33 tall 4 lbs 100 mph wind rating Mounting hardware not included Solid wide band UHF omni J 229 95 20 540933 Cushcraft CRX450 450 470 MHz Broadband Ringo Ranger 5dB Gain End fed UHF female 3 2 tall 2 Ibs Mounting clamps included Easy to install light weight UHF omnidirectional 78 95 20 540931 Cushcraft CRX450 470 490 MHz Broadband Ringo Ranger 5dB Gain End fed UHF female 3 2 tall 2 Ibs Mounting clamps included Easy to install light weight UHF omnidirectional 78 95 20 540932 Antenex FG4505 Series 450 470 MHz Fiberglass Omnidirectional 5dB Gain End fed N female connector 6 33 tall 4 Ibs Request mounting U Bolts Economical sharp looking fiberglass stick with good gain L 199 95 20 540936 Antenex Y 8063 Series 806 896 MHz 3 Element 608 Gain Gold anodized Solid aluminum 18 L X 7 H 2 Ibs N female U Bolt clamps included For cleaning up noisy 800 MHz signals M 119 95 07 540704 Antenex F8060 Series 824 896 MHz Fiberglass Omnidirectional 6dB Gain End fed N female connector 5 tall 3 Ibs Request mounting U Bolt
70. hin one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address 20 SCANNERMASTER COM SOFTWARE Uniden Scanners d r3 E Sort memory banks Setup trunk systems EDACS Motorola e Virtual Control Screen for full PC remote control Type 1 amp 2 LTR Editor for Search ranges Simple to load and use Search Range Extender will add 200 search ranges Qutstanding customer support Add text tags to every memory bank e CD ROM Windows 98 M E NT XP 2000 Copy move swap entire memory banks channels Data can be exported to CSV data format Space bar and double click for easy data toggle Search option Search and remove duplicate programmed frequencies ARC780 Download 39 95 sku 01 520779 Data can be imported from CSV TXT or HTML files Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us order online at scannermaster com Requires email address DET Program frequencies trunk id s in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface rsen erri Full Virtual Control with data logging user interface Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website Created unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import e
71. hode Island So New Hampshire and now Connecticut BC246T Scanner see pg 9 The first shirt pocket sized Trunktracker A fantastic new scanner from Uniden with Close Call SC230 Scanner see pg 11 An all new shirt pocket sized Racing scanner The new scanner to take to the track in 2005 BC72XLT amp BC92XLT Scanners see pg 10 Inexpensive new scanners from Uniden that fit in your pocket and automatically find frequencies Government Federal Military amp Corporate Products New Direction Finding Gear Cellular capable receivers Remote Monitoring Software etc And so much more Check throughout our catalog for details We accept state county local military and federal government Purchase Orders Corporate 5 also accepted for qualified accounts Quantity discounts available Prices and Availability Subject to Change without Notice Bearcat Sportcat Close Call and Trunktracker are registered trademarks of Uniden Corporation 1 800 SCANNER 3 SCANNERS Base Mobile Digital BC796D 919 95 Liniden 01 500828 The ultimate base mobile scanner The BC796D has it all including built in TrunkTracker IV EDACS 9600 baud 4800 baud and 25 digital decoding Many public safety agencies around the country SCAT Motorola 6 3600 amp 9600 baud LTR APCO 25 have gone to P 25 digital radio systems and with the 796 you can hear and Trunking I CALL and Emergency Alert capabilities understand it all
72. ia Oregon Washington Arizona Colorado lowa Idaho Kansas Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota New Mexico Nevada South Dakota Utah Wyoming Monitor America 3 Ed 9 95 Whether you re traveling or listening from home no other single directory has ever provided so much detail on public safety and business radio communications P ublished in 1996 it still contains valuable information MONITOR AMERICA is Scanner Master s national communications guide The book presents extremely detailed police sheriff fire EMS and public works reports on federal state county metropolitan and intercity networks Most major system reports include frequencies exact frequency usage P L DPL tone codes channel plans talk groups maps codes unit designators and descriptions of agency functions This third edition of the book is a whopping 1120 pages in length but at its 5 5 x 8 5 size it remains a handy reference for the house car or briefcase while traveling And now for the first time nearly every community in the nation is included in this single edition Over 200 people contributed their time and research to ensure the accuracy of this book What makes this book fun to read not just refer to is the background data on public safety systems and the fascinating listings of interesting business licenses There are Kellogg s frequencies used in Battle Creek Michigan Alaskan dog sled mushing frequen cies major park
73. ial is the layout and the details No other frequency guide or web site goes into anywhere near the level of comprehensive reporting found in this Scanner Master edition County sections generally begin with a discussion of the public safety operations within the county and then present all the frequencies with exact channelization F 1 etc and channel usage From County police to county fire networks EOCs and more with radio codes and myriad unit designator lists these sections have it all Following each county agency reports we cover each and every city town bor ough and village and even list which agency provides police and fire protection for the smallest of communities The state sections are equally as detailed with extremely comprehensive discussions of agency make up and operations not only for State Police but also for state DOT Parks etc Radio Systems The federal section with frequencies found nowhere else is just as complete Intensive coverage of all department functions addresses frequencies IDs and more Additional sections cover Bi state agencies Airports Railroads Marine News Media Buff Emergency Disaster Groups Hotels Sports and Entertainment The New York City chapter is particularly in depth At over 100 pages there s nothing we missed The section covers every agency in the city with a radio and includes the huge changes in FDNY NYPD Transit and Port Authority and DOITTs conventional and trunked radio sy
74. ick The 50230 is it Compact Size 41 x 234 x 114 fits in your shirt pocket Dynamic Memory Management with huge channel capacity Race Track Operation Easily program and select race and drivers you want to listen to Close Call RF Capture Technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters Alpha Tagging Makes it easy to identify the driver talking Preprogrammed With NASCAR and Busch Driver Frequencies You ll be ready to listen when they re ready to roll Quick Key System Access Quickly select the systems or race you want to hear by pressing the 0 9 keys Covers 25 54 108 174 216 225 406 512 806 956 and 1240 1300 MHz Bands excluding cellular and UHF TV DCS 104 CTCSS 50 Rapid Decoding Locks in and displays the currently used tone instantly and prevents other radio systems from interfering with the drivers you want to hear S A M E Weather Alert Local weather broadcasts plus threatening weather alerts in your area 10 Programmable Search Ranges help you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area 11 Preprogrammed Service Searches public safety railroad by channel air marine by channel CB by channel GMRS FRS by channel weather news media ham radio and special Search and Store Operation Automatically stores found frequencies in the system Backlit Display Easy night time operation with backlight on squelch feature that illuminates only during transmissio
75. ight or in low light S A M E Weather Alert Specific Area Message Encoding AC Adapter antenna PC cable belt clip battery included During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert a code for your 6 H x 2 5 W x 1 75 specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area Alpha Tagging Bank Channel and Search Range BC250D Combo Pack 379 95 Scanner Master made a large buy of Combo Pack BC250D amp BCi25D Digital Card packaged together and sold as one unit Now you can have digital capabilities in a portable scanner at a very good price almost 150 off the price of a Bearcat 296 see 250D limitations listed above See details on the 250D s capabilities listed above Note that the card comes in the box with the radio and takes seconds to install in the radio Also note that the 250 will work on 95 of the AP CO 25 digital systems in the U S but there are a few digital trunked system such as in Michigan Minneapolis Colorado and Phoenix where the Bearcat 296 is required Quantities are very limited and when the Combo Packs are sold out we won t be able to make this offer ever again 8 SCANNERMASTER COM SCANNERS Portable BC246T 219 95 This is the radio that the hobbyist public safety and news media community has been waiting for It s Uniden s first compact scanner and it packs a wallop The BC246T has TrunkTracker Ill Motorola EDACS and LTR covers all the ke
76. illuminates only when there is channel activity SAME Weather Alert 2 AA Battery Operation Provides flexibility in choice of batteries Alkaline 10 Programmable Search Ranges for long life included rechargeable batteries for economy batteries can 12 Preprogrammed Service Searches be charged while in the scanner batteries and AC adapter included Backlit Display Repeater Reverse key PC Interface Both programming and remote control of your scanner CTCSS DCS Rapid Decode features from a PC programming cable included 11 Preprogrammed Service Searches public safety railroad air marine Rubber duck antenna included BC245xXLT 199 95 The venerable BC 245XLT was a best selling scanner its day true breakthrough model that still does the job for scanning analog or trunking systems While supplies last before the radio is finally discontinued the Bearcat 245 will do the job as an easy to program and easy to use TrunkTracker scanner Track Motorola type and Il trunked systems as well as EDACS trunked systems This is the last scanner still around that displays trunking repeater indicator lights during trunk mode a favorite of many users With its 10 bank 300 channel memory the radio also can be programmed and controlled from a PC Includes a rechargeable battery pack AC adapter belt clip antenna and serial programming cable Trunk Scan amp Search Optional Accessories page number e Cloning Capability
77. ing an ordinary analog receiver that has a 10 7 MHz IF output The ARD25 processes the 10 7 MHz signal converts the digital transmission and sends it to the internal speaker or your station speaker Simply connect the ARD25 and begin lis tening to APCO 25 digital signals your analog receiver could not previously process Easy to connect easy to operate Add new life to your existing receiver Compact size No receiver modifications needed Lets analog signals pass through Data output through RS 232C serial port Receivers that can use the ARD25 include the AOR AR ONE the AR8600 and AR5000 series as well as other receivers and monitors that have a 10 7 MHz IF output port Many high quality receivers were left behind when some public agencies began to use Project 25 digital modulation If your receiver has a 10 7 MHz output port the ARD25 can translate those digital signals to intelligible audio In addition you can also channel your receiver s analog output through the ARD25 It will automatically recognize analog signals and pass them to the ARD25 internal speaker or to an external station speaker Some words of caution The ARD25 is not effective on systems that use encryption or digital modulation other than APCO Project 25 It cannot translate signals from receivers that do not have a 10 7 MHz IF output as the full channel bandwidth is needed to con vert the signal from digital to analog The ARD25 does not add trunking cap
78. ion scanner antennas We offer a variety of cable lengths and connector options We sell both the RF 9913 RG 8 coax which does a fine job as well as the professional grade LMR 400 coax which is more expensive and has lower loss particularly at 800 MHz LMR 400 cables generally come with one end a BNC male for connecting to most scanners and one end an N connector which mates to most antennas The SkyBand and other antennas require a PL 259 connector on one end which mates to an 50 239 also known as a UHF Female Icom and certain other receivers require N s on both ends The 9913 coax cable is not available with a BNC connector It is only available with N connectors or PL259 s but you can order an adapter see the above section which will connect to the cable and to a scanner We do not sell masts etc We do carry multicouplers for Splitting one antenna input among multiple radios 32 SCANNERMASTER COM Cable Item 4 LMR 400 Coax J umper Cable BNC male each end 20 550961 4 LMR 400 Coax J umper Cable N male amp male 20 550962 25 LMR 400 Coax Cable N Male amp BNC male 20 550963 25 LMR 400 Coax Cable PL 259 amp BNC male 20 550964 25 LMR 400 Coax Cable N Males 20 550965 50 LMR 400 Coax Cable N amp BNC male 20 550966 50 LMR 400 Coax Cable PL 259 amp BNC male 20 550967 50 LMR 400 Coax Cable N Males 20 550968
79. ision may be calling his dispatcher on one of the nine frequencies and seconds later that dispatcher may reply to that officer on a completely different frequency So now a small group of radio users such as the Water Filtration division can effectively have their own radio channel It s not a frequency per se just any one of the 9 available radio frequencies as long as it s not in use by another talk group of users The two major types of trunking systems are manufactured by Motorola and by M A COM known as EDACS A popular business trunking technology is known as LTR Most but not all public safety trunking systems operate on the 800 MHz band As the tech nology has evolved over time each manufacturer has some different flavors of their trunking system With Motorola you ll hear about Type Type Il and Ili Type requires something called a fleet map to work properly although these systems are gradually being phased out EDACS has narrowband wideband and SCAT There are a number of LTR style systems including one known as MultiNet for public safety there is no scanner today that can track it and Passport which is primarily for business communications There is also some encryption on these systems which makes it impossible to monitor All of it sounds very complicated and it can be but here we specialize in providing you with the information to make it easier to set up trunking for your area and once it s done right it may never have to be
80. le extender radios Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 Page 17 with its unique alert feature Programming 43 Page 43 01 680764 Remot ker 2 25 9 95 01 530737 250 User Programmable Memories Lets you quickly store your own frequencies emote speaker 2 40 el 39 55 01530737 Frequency Coverage BCT8 Includes the most interesting action bands where you Remote Speaker 4 36 12 95 01 530839 can hear police ambulance fire amateur radio public utilities weather and more 25 54 108 174 400 512 806 956 excluding cellular Warning System Alerts you to activity on Highway Patrol link frequencies if there is activity within about 3 miles of your location Preprogrammed Service Search Makes finding interesting active frequencies even easier Preprogrammed Highway Patrol Frequencies by State Helps you to quickly find frequencies likely to be active where you are Search Lockouts Lets you lock out frequencies that have continuous or uninteresting communications so that searching is faster Backlit Display At the push of a button our unique luminescent LCD screen is backlit so messages are easily read in low light situations 100 ch sec Scan Speed max Priority Operation Helps ensure that you don t miss important transmissions on the channel you designate as the priority channel Trunking BCT8 Motorola Analog Trunking EDACS 8 EDACS 8 SCAT LTR Incl
81. ll need a BC 785 or 796 for these areas j Optional Accessories page number What makes the BearTracker unique is that the frequencies are pre pro AM FM Scanner Coupler 31 16 95 15 540729 grammed by state You simply set the state using the two letter state code Programming Software CD 21 39 95 01 520850 display and off you go The scanner begins scanning the State Police Highway Patrol for the selected state You can also scan DOT State Comtelco Antenna 30 29 95 01 540719 Highway agencies for each state great for road construction plowing and Duckie Window Mount with BNC 33 19 95 15 530738 closure reports or local and county police Also pre programmed are railroad in Car Mobile Antenna 30 0 95 01 540832 news media and other service channels You can also program your own NMO Trunk Lip Mount 31 29 90 01 540830 frequencies and your own trunking systems into the Private banks This scanner practically does itall This is a great base or mobile scanner for the Mag Mount 4 2 GHz 31 20 95 01 540829 first time scanner user or the user who doesn t have the time to spend Mobile Mounting Bracket 36 9 95 01 530831 programming a scanner PC Serial Cable 6 38 8 95 01 530686 25 13 95 01 530687 Additionally the scanner alerts you to the presence of many state police and 51345 01530687 highway patrol cars in a 1 3 mile radius that are using mobi
82. loved one turns the radio on The service is particularly worthwhile for those who do not feel up to the technical challenge of determining the correct frequencies and understanding and programming trunked and other advanced radio systems The great thing about having Scanner Master do the work is that once the radio is programmed properly you may never have to touch or worry about programming again Note For those who already have their advanced scanner and a copy of ARC software Scanner Master can create an ARC data file and e mail it for programming so that you don t need to send your scanner in to have the work done Some people say that programming shouldn t have to cost very much But to do it right the first time you want it properly researched and the frequencies properly entered specifically for the area that you want to listen to You don t want a general dump of frequencies for your area that s entered without any thought or check for accuracy You want a company that stands by its work Have your programming done by Scanner Master and have it done right by the people who write the book on public safety communications Contact Scanner Master by e mail at info scannermaster com or call 781 292 1010 for pricing for your area In an e mail include the scanner you own or are considering buying and your city county amp state Tell us exactly what communities counties and agencies you want to listen to with as much detail as possible The mo
83. me control dark blue cups 1 tall Designed for race track use but great in any high RF environment Limits 12 00 02 540550 reception to track area only BP 1200 NiMH Battery Pack for SC 200 only Type NiMH Rechargeable Run Time 8 11 hrs Capacity 1200ma Recharge Time 16 hrs Fits Uniden BC 120 220 230 235 245 all SportCats 150 180 200 and the 92495 01590835 Radio Shack Pro 90 Police Call 2005 Seepg See pg Find the frequencies for the hometown race track area police and fire departments 17 AF Leather Case for BC246T BC72 BC92 29 95 01 580948 Coming Soon Race Scanning Monthly See See Six month and one year subscriptions available See details above above above 800 SCANNER SPECIALTY GEAR Custom designed Accessories AutoMute 49 95 The perfect complement to any serious mobile installation The AutoMute 780 automatically mutes the audio of the Bearcat 780 whenever you key the microphone of any two way transmitter in your vehicle eliminating feedback during any transmission The AutoMute 780 also quiets the scanner so audio from the scanner does not muffle or overwhelm your two way transmission When you talk on your agency company or Ham two way radio the 780 mutes thanks to the AutoMute The device installs in a second J ust plug the tiny black box DL into the RS 232c port on the back of the scann
84. mount of voltage present on one of the pins in the serial port As soon as a signal is reported through the serial communications line AutoLight detects it and sends a command back through the serial line instructing the radio to turn the backlighting on AutoLight is the size of a matchbox and add no depth to the radio beyond the antenna jack depth This product is currently not available Please call for details on availability 42 SCANNERMASTER COM SPECIAL SERVICES Programming amp Consulting Scanner Programming Scanner Master offers programming services for scanners purchased direct from us or for scanners that you already own Programming may include research into your local frequencies and trunking systems conversations with you about what you would like programmed and then the actual programming of the radio complete with frequencies alpha tag descriptions trunking systems talkgroup IDs and PL tone codes for radios that accept these parameters Low end radios without these features can be programmed more quickly and inexpensively Either way the radio will be ready to go when you receive it The cost for the service is based on radio used the number of frequencies and systems being programmed and the amount of frequency research needed This service is for those who do not have the time to program the scanner for their area or for those buying the scanner as a gift and who want the radio to work as soon as their friend
85. mple to load and use Outstanding customer support CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 ARC200 Download 39 95 sku 01 520843 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address 1 800 SCANNER 21 SOFTWARE Icom Receivers Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface Easy user interface Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website Create unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks CD ROM Windows 98 M E NT XP 2000 lel e e Te Te ETe 212 7 ARC2 Download 29 95 sku 01 520780 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface HAM Easy user interface Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website Create unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Modify preprogrammed TV channels Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only
86. ms The detail as well as the accuracy of this data in incredible If you scan in this region it s a must have Philadelphia Area Communications Guide Chapters Introduction Updates Southeast Penn Chapters Montgomery County State of Pennsylvania Gloucester County Berks County Northampton County Southern New J ersey Chapters Hunterdon County Bucks County Philadelphia City Atlantic County Ocean County Chester County Burlington County Salem County Delaware County not currently available Camden County State of New J ersey Lehigh County may be added in the future Cape May County Lancaster County Cumberland County 16 SCANNERMASTER COM 5 Frequency Guides Police Call 2005 19 95 America s 1 selling frequency guide for scanner users and communications professionals is now better than ever The brand new 2005 edition includes all public safety frequencies many with our own unique usage remarks and tens of thousands of interesting business and sports frequencies too The new edition also comes with the new Police Call national CD ROM version 6 0 POLICE CALL is a must for all radio scanner users It is available in 7 different volumes which cover separate geographic regions of the continental United States plus Puerto Rico The public safety frequencies include POLICE FIRE SPECIAL EMERGENCY HIGHWAY LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORESTRY and EMERGENCY MEDICAL along with a separate comprehensive section on trunking radio s
87. n both mobile and base installations A very highly regarded product that just does the job right MCA208M has a mechanical and electrical design construction that will meet any govern ment military or commercial specification This unit is designed to give high performance results in any radio monitoring post 25 MHz to 1 GHz Operation 25 MHz Input High Pass Filter AC Adapter supplied No Signal Loss to Output Ports Rugged Cast Aluminum Case 1 800 SCANNER 35 Power Cords Speakers amp Mounts PRODUCT ACCESSORIES Power Cords Speakers amp Mounts ITEM AD0008 For Bearcat BC246T BC 72 92 amp C230 AD70U Adapter For BC60 BC80 BC245XLT amp SC200 AD600U AC Adapter For BC250D BC296D AD140U Adapter For BCT8 amp BC898T AD580U AD Adapter For BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BC895XLT BC 9000XLT etc 01 530975 01 530666 01 530791 02 530762 01 530667 Cigarette Lighter Charger Straight Cord This cord fits the most all Uniden portable scanners and the BearTracker BCT 10 and BCT 12 S tormtracker 01 530665 Cigarette Lighter Charger Coiled Cord This cord fits the most all Uniden portable scanners and the BearTracker BCT 10 and BCT 12 Stormtracker Extends to a maximum of 2 feet 01 530757 Power Cord no cig adapter This cord fits the most all Uniden portable scanners and the BearTracker BCT 10 and BCT 12 S tormtracker 01 530668 Remote Speaker 2 2
88. nals providing cleaner audio on those transmissions which are WEIGHT Approx 530 9 affected by many sources of interference and intermodulation 34 SCANNERMASTER COM ACCESSORIES Multicouplers and Filters FLT201A Filter 48 00 The basic FM Notch filter FLT201A is a very useful complement to any monitoring site were VHF and UHF signals are monitored on a regular basis It is specially important in metropolitan and suburban areas were FM signals are very strong compared to many other radio signals If you re having a problem monitoring a particular local scanner frequency such as a public safety agency or perhaps a business band channel strong RF interference from a nearby FM broadcaster may be the reason Broadcast signals alone or in a combination with other powerful transmitters such as paging transmitters can overwhelm a particular frequency or radio band on your scanner The FLT201A filter notches out the FM broadcasting band and helps to resolve these problems Frequency 88 MHz to 108 MHz Type 3resonant trap Impedance 50 Ohms Notch gt 60 dB 98 MHz Insertion Loss 1dB 500 MHz Connectors BNC BNC Female Size 2 x 2 x 1 1 4 Inches MCA204M Multicoupler 195 00 MCA204M is an active multicoupler designed to distribute antenna signals to four receivers withoutloss and with high isolation between ports It is specifically
89. nline at scannermaster com Requires email address PC Software for programming the Uniden BC246T The ultimate scanner software Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface Easy user interface New Flex Program interface create dynamic resizeable memory banks Exciting new and unique features from the best scanner software developer Includes WebCatcher amp TrunkWebCatcher makes loading frequencies and talkgroups easy Easy data import export Simple to load and use Outstanding customer support ARC246T Download 39 95 sku 01 520872 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address ARC230 CD and Download expected to be available one month after debut of SC230 scanner EA ctae gua c war Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface MET Bet arena Easy user interface MES Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website Create unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks e CD ROM Windows 98 M E NT XP 2000 Ber Ioas SENE warm M Bway ARC20 Download 39 95 sku 01 520955 Get your software wit
90. ns 2 AA Battery Operation P rovides flexibility in choice of batteries Alkaline for long life rechargeable for economy batteries can be charged while in the scanner PC Interface Program the scanner from a PC and update frequencies either before or the races easily programming cable included 2 AA 2300mah NiMH batteries 37 9 95 01 530873 AC adapter for charging included rechargeable batteries included ARC230 Programming Software 20 39 95 01 520856 On Air Programming Separate transmitter makes programming multiple units a snap J ust transmit the driver information Leather Case 39 29 95 01 580848 using a PC and transceiver and all scanners update at once PC Serial Cable 38 19 95 01 530685 Priority Scan Frequently scans the your priority channels Delay Helps prevent missed replies Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 17 Attenuator Cuts down on interference from strongsignal sources Programming 43 01 680764 Delay Helps prevent missed replies during 2 way conversations Also included AC Adapter Programming Cables Standard and Race Recharger with 4 NiMH Batteries 37 29 95 01 530874 Antennas Rechargeable Batteries and Belt Clip Solution 1 Behind the Head Headset 40 69 95 02 570003 SC200 189 95 One of the most popular race scanners ever is Optional Accessories page number soon to be discontinued and we ve just dropped
91. oftware CD 20 01 520789 ARC250 Pro Programming Software CD 20 01 520790 BP 1600 NiMH Replacement Battery 37 02 590670 Hard Leather Case 39 01 580802 BC250D 299 95 Police Call Frequency Guide 17 19 95 17 2500 also does not have 9600 baud Motorola trunking 01 530839 capability as the 296D does however this type of trunking is only available in limited areas of the country including Michigan Colorado Minneapolis and Phoenix The 2500 is a fine radio and a terrific buy for those who don t need digital at the time of their purchase The radio has been discontinued and quantities are limited The Bearcat 250D contains all the features of the BC296D above but it does not come with the digital card installed it can be purchased separately while supplies last The APCO 25 Digital Ready Requires the installation of PC Programming C ontrol Uniden s BCi 25D Digital Card in order to monitor APCO P 25 Monitor P 25 Conventional Trunked at 3600 and Digital Systems see bottom of page 4 Mixed Mode Digital Communications 1000 Channels 10 Banks AM FM NFM WFM Modes Continuous Band Coverage 25MHz to 1 3GHz Audio Output 190 mw 10 THD Max 240 mw e TrunkTracker EDACS MOTOROLA JOHNSON Holographic Backlit Display 12 Service Searches Backlit Keypad Offers you added visibility for dialing at CTCSS DCS Codes n
92. ors do to its icon full dot matrix design Also the design of the serial port on the back of the radio allows accessories See our custom products on page 42 to be utilized we also can offer our remote head as well as an internal power pack with this scanner An all around great radio CMA Uniden 500 Channels Programming C ontrol CTCSS DCS Codes 10 Preprogrammed Service Searches Continuous Band Coverage Beep Alert 2 Line Alpha Display 25 MHz to 1 3GHz exc cell amp UHF TV Record Functions e TrunkTracker Ill EDACS MOTOROLA EF Control Channel Only Mode VFO Control S A M E Weather Alert Full Frequency Display amp Backlit Controls Menu Driven Design Alpha Tagging Bank Channel and Search Clone Feature 2 15 H x 7 W x 6 5 D 1 800 SCANNER 5 SCANNERS Base Mobile ee Uniden 188 95 The all new BearTracker BCT8 is a significant upgrade over the 7 in many ways TRUNKTRACKER 111 foremost of which is the addition of Uniden s unmatched TrunkTracker III technolo gy With so many state police and highway patrol agencies using trunking technolo gy the BCT8 is a must for anyone who has one of the earlier BearTrackers as well as anyone who wants the lowest cost TrunkTracker base or mobile scanner it s a great buy Note There are some states such as MI DE and NH where the State Police BearTracker use digital radio systems You
93. ote site communications Wave file recording software Traffic reporting services monitoring distant highway radio traffic Multi scanner server max 4 scanners Remote radio network performance monitoring analog trunk digital Extra clients per server max 10 clients server APCO25 Public safety monitor radio traffic in adjacent communities 395 00 Remote Single Stream Software Law enforcement 995 00 Remote Four Stream Software Intelligence 145 00 RemoteClient S oftware Additional Clients Anti terror intelligence 495 00 Wave File Recording Software Military Improve radio reception performance for radio rooms by placing receivers outside highly populated area s adjusters With this kit you can place your Uniden 785 796 safely in the trunk of your vehicle and use your pocket PC to to fully control your scanner The kit includes all parts to build an external volume squelch control no soldering or 4 drilling required which you ll need to run up to the driver s seat area for controlling those functions The ARC Pocket software provides all the other functions necessary for fully controlling the scanner A separate package is available for those who only wish to buy the software and control their 785 or 796 via a Pocket PC but have the radio nearby for volume squelch operation Sorry this kit is not available at this time for Palm devices ARC Pocket Software only ARC Pocket Software
94. photos hardcover NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY SERVICE UNIT Steve Spak Members of the N Y P D elite Emergency Service Unit see it all Major MVA s storming barricaded crack houses counter sniper teams climbing bridges to talk down jumpers this is their idea of normal This video shows E S U members at work removing a jumper from the Brooklyn Bridge at an MVA involving 5 510953 an extrication removing a victim trapped under a car performing a high angle rescue from the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Park home of the 1964 World s Fair and assisting the Bomb Squad with an explosive device 60 minutes fully narrated VHS NTSC ONLY FDNY S BIGGEST BLAZES Volume 3 Steve Spak 2001 10 major fires in New York City that occurred in 2000 and 2001 J ust some of the fires include 10 7 2000 Flushing Queens Family Rescued Dwelling Fire All Hands 1 11 2000 State Street Downtown Brooklyn Gas Explosion amp Collapse 4th Alarm 05 510954 10 2 2000 Brooklyn Grocery store apartments above flammable liquids explode All Hands 1 23 2001 Manhattan 7 Story Commercial Building 4th Alarm 12 9 2000 Northern Blvd Flushing 2 Story Commercial former Bowling Alley S pectacular 4th Alarm 60 minutes some narration VHS NTSC ONLY 1 800 SCANNER 19 SOFTWARE Uniden Scanners Enhanced editor for memory amp search banks trunk Space bar and double click are used for system settings amp trunk system id
95. r can work with you to develop customized monitoring systems Applications include dispatch centers news gathering organizations and remote over the web monitoring stations Scanner Master and its affiliated companies are currently developing sophisticated monitoring solutions and accessories both software and hardware based Check www scannermaster com home page for details Also we urge you to subscribe to our e mail newsletter which will notify you of important product news Scanner Master Corporation 40 Freeman Place Phone 781 292 1010 Needham MA 02492 Fax 781 292 1020 USA Orders 800 722 6637 800 SCANNER gt E Mail info scannermaster com SS MASTER Send credit card information checks or money orders to SCANNER MASTER 40 Freeman Place Needham MA 02492 E mail inquires and orders sales scannermaster com Quantity Discounts available Please e mail sales scannermaster com or call us for a quote Products are also available for re sale by qualified dealers Purchase Orders also accepted Order Shipping Details amp Policies Payment Options We accept Mastercard Visa American Express and Discover Sorry no COD s We accept state county local and military and federal government Purchase Orders Corporate Purchase Orders also accepted for qualified accounts Shipping Rates you are ordering a book CD ROM or accessories the shipping fee is 6 95 For radios and antennas th
96. re detail on your interests the better You can also review this material with the Scanner Master representative when calling 1 800 722 6637 to buy a scanner For basic scanners such as the BC 60 80 72 92 150 180 and SC 200 handhelds and the BC 244 248 278 and 350 desktop mod els programming is easy and almost everyone can do it themselves especially if they have a local frequency guide with the channels for their area Some frequencies can be found on the Internet as well If you still wish Scanner Master to program your local police and fire department frequencies the cost is 25 so long as standard analog frequencies are used To monitor the advanced communica tion systems of many cities and counties however you must have an advanced scanner Again some police and fire departments operate on very advanced trunking and or digital radio systems If this is the case you will need a more advanced and expensive scanner If you re not technically inclined or interested in spending some time learning how to program the scanner for these systems contact us at the number or e mail address listed above and we ll be glad to help Communications Consulting Scanner Master provides scanner and communications consulting services to numerous public safety traffic reporting corporate and particularly news media accounts around the nation We specialize in determining what scanners are needed ata newspaper radio or television station assignment de
97. s Economical sharp looking fiberglass stick with good gain L 186 95 20 540935 Antenex Y8066 Series 806 896 MHz 6 Element Beam 9dB Gain Gold anodized Solid aluminum 28 L X 7 H 2 lbs N female U Bolt to 1 5 8 pipe Our best selling 800 MHz beam antenna 139 95 07 540705 Antenex Y80612 Series 806 896 MHz 12 Element Yagi 11 dB Gain Gold anodized Solid aluminum 49 L X 7 H 3 lbs N Female U Bolt to 1 5 8 pipe The signal catching king An 800 MHz powerhouse 0 199 95 20 540937 Notes See Antenna Images on Page 29 See Coaxial Cable options on page 32 Scanner Master does not sell antenna masts Y agis beams are used for single band applications aimed in the direction of the Transmitter Antennas can be used to transmit as well with proper tuning instructions included 28 SCANNERMASTER COM ANTENNAS All Band Base Antennas PRODUCT BRICE ITEM Scanmaster Discone Our best selling all band antenna covers 25 1300 MHz and can be used for transmit on Ham bands All stainless steel never rusts 5 5 tall 2 2 Ibs A great omni scanner antenna N connector P 89 95 13 540456 Scanmaster Wideband SWL Scan Wideband shortwave HF and scanner antenna covers 500 KHz 1500 MHz Fiberglass amp steel Only 3 5 tall good for apts too Notas good as Discone on scanner bands N connector Q 87 99 13 540457 Sky band This low cost discone
98. s plugged onto the back of your BC780 you can listen to local AM and distant shortwave broadcast stations If you like while using the scanner to listen to broadcasts you can use scanner Priority to check important communications channels This is a handy and entertaining accessory to carry with your BC780 at all times You can also use the scanner s search feature to automatically seek out AM Broadcast Band stations and AM Shortwave HF stations Gives you full coverage from 0 25 MHz AM AM and Shortwave digitally tuned on your BC 780 not available for the BC 785 or BC 796 batteries powered by scanner Turn on off with scanner Remote button Mounts on back of BC 780 plugs unplugs instantly Included wire antenna can be extended for improved shortwave reception Can be combined with scanning Use Search to find active AM and Shortwave broadcast stations AutoLight 39 95 01 530702 The AutoLighter 780 turns the BC 780 display and keyboard backlighting on for every radio transmission received by the scanner This serves two purposes First it works as a busy indicator light so that you can be visually alerted to active transmissions Second and more importantly AutoLight greatly extends the battery life when using the 780 battery pack AutoLight simply plugs in to the RS 232C port on the back of the radio and no power source is required The microprocessor in the AutoLight is powered through a small a
99. sachusetts This mid size city used to have two or three frequencies for the police department and two or three for the fire department as well as one for public works and one for parks Now with their trunking radio system they have upwards of 50 or 100 groups of users on 10 radio frequencies Here s a listing of just some of their talkgroups 04 041 Fire Ops A North 08 044 Police Traffic Enforcement 12 045 Street Department 04 042 Fire Ops B South 09 006 Police Auto Theft 12 056 Snow Emerg Plowing 04 044 Fire Dispatch 12 041 Water Department 12 083 Traffic Signs amp Signals 04 045 Fire Administration 12 042 Water Filtration One of the frequencies in the system is 08 041 Police East Patrol 12 043 Sewer Department the control or data channel continu 08 042 Police West Patrol 12 044 Health Code Sanitation ously broadcasting a stream of computer data that sounds like a buzzsaw over the air Every time a police officer a firefighter or a sanitation worker presses his microphone button an instantaneous computer command is sent outto all the other users within that person s radio group to move to one of the nine available voice frequencies in the system The channel the group is assigned is almost completely random so there s no way to follow a communication unless you have a trunking scanner that works on a principle similar to that of the actual two way radio Hence the TrunkTracker One moment an officer in the police east side traffic div
100. sk we program the radios recommend and obtain accessories as well as antennas and software and often install the equipment too Consulting services are offered by phone or e mail as well as on site We have consulted for affiliates of all the major networks as well as large daily newspapers around the U S even worked with network broadcast engineers and the FCC atthe Democratic National Convention in Boston helping to track down and stop sources of RF interference Call Rich Barnett or e mail him at support scannermaster com for details on how we can assist you Scanner Master also designs develops and manufactures custom scanner receiver accessories see page 42 custom receiver instal lations see below and custom software solutions such as remote monitoring stations If your agency or company seek answers to a particular radio challenge contact Scanner Master to discuss how we might provide the solution you re looking for Ec 17 umn ooo Custom Rack Mounted BC780XLT Project 1 800 SCANNER 43 SCANNER BASICS Information and FAQ s Buying Scanners for Information or Enjoyment Scanners keep you in the know better tnan the local news provide a sense of security and all the while scanners can be a lot of fun see the inside cover of this catalog for more details When buying a scanner for your home work or as a gift there are a number of key points to remember Determine the t
101. stems Hospitals colleges schools jails transit and more are covered too The book includes Radio frequencies Exact frequency usage Subaudible tones Call Signs Channelization F 1 etc Unit Designators Radio Codes Tables of Organization Radio operations Agency functions Addresses and phone numbers and more For these services Police Sheriff Intercity Nets Fire Mutual Aid EMS Rescue VACs Hospitals Emergency Management P ublic Works Schools Prisons New York Counties Dutchess Nassau Orange Putnam Rockland Suffolk Ulster amp Westchester New J ersey Counties Bergen Essex Hudson Middlesex Monmouth Morris Passaic Somerset Sussex Union amp Warren Federal amp Military Departments sampling Customs Defense Energy E P A F A A Homeland Security F E M A Immigration Parks Postal Secret Service ustice A T F D E A Marshals etc 19 p Philly E Book 19 95 Joe Cardani s Philadelphia Area Communications Guide is the ultimate resource for radio hobbyists and public safety professionals in the south J ersey Philly region Filled with exacting detail on radio systems frequencies PL DPL tones radio codes and more With this electronic book you can view all chapters online download them to your hard drive and print them out as well Chapters will be reviewed and updated at least on a monthly basis Check out the sample sections online There is no better resource for Philly area com
102. suited for signal intercept stations both fixed or mobile platforms It can be used in any radio monitoring post using receivers Scanners or spectrum analyzers Do you have multiple scanners but only one outside scanner antenna The Multicouper is then the perfect answer Connect your anten na to one side of the coupler and then up to 4 scanners can be connected by coax cable to the other end Used in both mobile and base installations A very highly regarded product that just does the job right MCA204M has a mechanical and electrical design construction that will meet any government m or commercial specification This unit is design to give high performance results in any radio monitoring post 25 MHz to 1 GHz Operation 25 MHz Input High Pass Filter Adapter supplied Signal Loss to Output Ports Rugged Cast Aluminum Case 208 Multicoupler 335 00 MCA208M is an active multicoupler designed to distribute antenna signals to eight receivers without loss and with high isolation between ports It is specifically suited for signal intercept stations both fixed or mobile platforms It can be used in any radio monitor ing post using receivers scanners or spectrum analyzers Do you have multiple scanners but only one outside scanner antenna The Multicouper is then the perfect answer Connect your antenna to one side of the coupler and then up to 8 scanners can be connected by coax cable to the other end Used i
103. tch centers use scanners to monitor and cross communicate with neighboring police and fire departments In today s world scanners can provide critical communications interoperability News Media Photographers videographers reporters and assignment desk editors use scanners to learn of breaking news stories the moment they happen Home Security amp Personal Safety Keep a scanner on your night table kitchen living room or in your car to stay abreast of all police and fire activity in your community Stay informed of weather or civil emergencies Corporate Security For disaster planning and operations there is no better way to stay informed of conditions around your building campus than to monitor the communications of the local emergency services Public Buildings Hospital and School Security Whether it s for storm alerts or any other local emergency situation having a scanner can keep your employees clients and visitors safe and well informed Neighborhood Watch Learn of criminal activity in your neighborhood and what you should be watching out for Radio Hobbyists Scanning is not only informative and fun it can provide an education in the physics of radio communications Gain an appreciation for the job performed by police officers firefighter and EMT s scanning is a great way to learn about the work our public servants perform Learn about the operations of railroads airports utili ties and more Challenge yourself by
104. ter connection to the Internet e You can print any or all series any time you desire 24 7 Updates will be made as we receive changes every week need to look for updated sheets at the track every weekend you will already have that data Toll Free weekend updates on NC weekends more booklets to lose and no more post office delivery problems comments and newsletter section will also be there for you to read or print Data downloads for many series See list below This is a password system for members only Race Scanner Equipment IMAGE HEADSETS PRICE ITEM Headed to the track for the first time or want to outfit a relative or a friend for the best track experience possible Here s what we recommend for a reasonably priced but high quality scanning equipment that will provide a great Race scanning experience SC 200 Race Scanner This scanner long a favorite of the race scanning community will soon be discontinued Great size although larger than the 230 excellent display with alpha tags 189 95 10 500478 SC 230 Race Scanner This new pocket sized scanner takes two standard alkaline or re chargeable batteries 199 95 01 500884 Program frequencies by driver include a text tag for actual driver names S ub audible tone capability to limit interference Close Call automatic frequency detection Solution 1 Behind the head Headset 25 dba noise reduction 14 0 oz volu
105. their local public safety agencies that operate standard radio systems see above for information on how to learn if your department is monitorable on this scanner The BC244 has no AM FM capability but does include a clock with alarm The radio is a great small size that doesn t take up too much room while looking stylish at the same time Includes big bright numerals on an excellent display 30 memory channels are more than enough to program your local VHF UHF public safety radio frequencies Clock Alarm 30 Memory Channels 10 Bands Full Frequency Backlit LCD Pri Item Channel Lockout zii 24 95 01 510885 Channel Access 38 95 01 510817 Adapter antennas included 2 75 H x 8 W x 5 D 19 95 17 43 01 680764 1 800 SCANNER 7 SCANNERS Digital Portable BC296D 519 95 Many public safety radio systems across the U S and Canada are switching to the latest in communications systems 25 digital On a standard scanner all you ll hear when listening to a digital system is a buzzing sound but with the Bearcat BC296 you ll hear those digital stations clear as day The BC 296 includes an installed AP CO 25 digital card that automatically decodes the all non encrypted APCO 25 systems So if you live in Philadelphia Los Angeles or dozens of other cities around the U S you ll be able to listen to police and fire operations once a
106. udes AC adapter DC power cord cig lighter plug telescoping amp window antenna Pre programmed by state 2 375 x 6 875 W x 6 D The perfect Trucker 8 RVer mobile scanner BC350C 119 95 PRIVATE FIRE EMS AIR MRN The Bearcat 350C replaces the long lived Bearcat 350A and is all new in capabili 0077007 ties This scanner has pre programmed state by state public service frequencies gt lt e but it does not Trunktrack nor offer the ease of use feature set of the 8 which we recommend The 350 does not have direct keyboard entry but rather requires the user to hone in on a frequency by using the Up Down arrow keys There is a quick CB search button The 350 is an inexpensive small mobile scanner that can also be used in the home flip down desktop stand included enone cee ey 50 User Programmable Memories Quickly store interesting frequencies for recall Frequency Coverage BC350C Includes the most interesting action bands where you can hear police ambulance fire amateur radio public utilities weather and more 25 54 108 174 406 512 806 956 excluding cellular Preprogrammed Service Search Find interesting active frequencies easier Search Lockouts Lets you lock out frequencies that have continuous or uninteresting communications so that searching is faster Backlit Display At the push of a button our unique luminescent LCD screen is backlit Police Call F Guide 1
107. wer Sideband and CW video reception card adds the ability to receive broadcast television signals NTSC and allow monitoring video feeds from a variety of sources including law enforcement and the news media e The AR8600 Mark can accommodate up to five optional cards that enhance certain functions Other choices include CollinsO Mechanical Filter CTCSS Digital Recording Tone Eliminator and additional memory Voice Inverter module available to qualified users 1000 memory channels 20 banks X 50 channels each alphanumeric channel labels RS 232C port for computer control with free control software available at the AOR web site New on off function for the dimmer of the unit 12 SCANNERMASTER COM Receive Modes WFM NFM SFM WAM AM NAM USB LSB CW Current Drain 190 mA at rated output 120 mW audio output Dimensions 61 W x 143 H x 39 D mm Projections excluded Weight Approx 340g Approx 120z 10 7 MHz IF output that can be used with AOR s SDU5500 Spectrum display unit Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3000 MHz Cell blocked in the USA for FCC rules Receive Modes WFM NFM SFM WAM AM NAM USB LSB CW Aerial connection 50 OHM BNC Audio output 800mW 8 OHMS 10 THD Internal speaker rear chassis 3 5mm socket front panel 3 5mm socket Power Consumption 400mA typical usage 50mA on standby 10 8 16V d c negative ground 9 6V from optional internal BP 8600 NiCa
108. xport Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks Simple to load and use D Outstanding customer support ARC898T Download 39 95 sku 01 520868 CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Program frequencies trunk id s in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface CESS a es Full PC screen Virtual Control ee Easy user interface G Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website Created unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks Simple to load and use Outstanding customer support ARC8 Download 39 95 sku 01 520849 CD ROM Windows 98 ME NT XP 2000 Get your software within one business day with the download version Call us or order online at scannermaster com Requires email address Program frequencies in a friendly and versatile spreadsheet type interface Ree PES Easy user interface E Build in WebCatcher will read frequency data directly from any website unlimited number of frequency data files Easy data import export Full windows clipboard support Move Copy S wap data with only a few mouse clicks Si
109. y agencies also used MDT s mobile data terminals the computers in the patrol cars as well as cellular and NEXTEL phones for private communications These cannot be monitored in any What are PL and DPL private line amp digital Ars line or CTCSS and DCS sub audible tone codes Many scanners have the ability to program both a frequency and sub audible tone code PL DPL It s not required that you use it but it is recommended if you have the PL DPL information As many agencies and businesses share radio frequencies they use these codes to insure that they only hear others within their department or company You can do the same PL helps limit interference by pre selecting only those transmissions your most interested in and filtering out unwanted conversations P L data is not always avail able but most scanners today provide a method of automatically determining the PL or DPL in use Can listen to cellular phone calls Can scanners be modified to listen to it federal law monitoring private phone conversations is prohibited No scanners made in the last 10 years have been capable of monitoring cell phones or are capable of being modified to do so Most cellular phones are now TDMA or CDMA digital which is com pletely different from APCO 25 digital and couldn t be monitored even if the cellular frequency range was still included in the radio Government agencies can purchase scanners which still contain the cellular band but
110. y frequency guides for the Northeast and Police Call the 7 volume set that covers the nation How can learn more about new Scanner Master products If you re not already on our mailing list please call us at 1 800 SCANNER or send e mail to us at Support scannermaster com with your name and address and e mail address if you have one Or go to our home page at www scannermaster com and sign up for our e mail newsletter which will keep you posted on new products and services with monthly or bi monthly e mailings that you can opt out of at anytime 1 800 SCANNER 45 ABOUT US Since 1978 Scanner Master has been producing the nation s most comprehensive communications guide including the Scanner Master Southern New England Guide 10th Edition the Scanner Master New York Metro Northern New Jersey Guide 7th Edition and Monitor America We also help produce the 7 volume Police Call book and CD ROM which is revised and updated each year For over 15 years Scanner Master has also been a consultant to the scanner radio industry We participate in the design and development of many scanners on the market and also develop and produce unique and cus tom scanner accessories such as our Remote Head scanner kit which is now available As the industry s leading scanner consultant no dealer or distributor is more knowledgeable about scanner functionality and operation No dealer is more qualified to assist you with frequency information Scanner Maste
111. y scanner bands and it runs on two rechargeable AA batteries The radio comes with rechargeable batteries AC adapter antenna belt clip and programming cable An alphanumeric display allows you to see frequencies or alpha tags so you know exactly whom you re listening to all the time Display backlighting allows for easy night time viewing Weather and weather alert with SAME technology allows you to hear alerts that only apply to your area But there s more great news Uniden has addressed the desires of its customers by providing for the first time Dynamic Memory No longer are you tied down to 10 banks Now you can have almost an unlimited number of systems and within each system a practically limitless number of groups This way you can program the scanner for a wide area but easily select particular regions or perhaps agency types by using the new Quick key feature With a side mounted menu and function key you can even operate the radio with one hand It s a whole new way of programming and operating a scanner so software such as our ARC246 will be quite useful Once you get used to the radio though you may wonder how you scanned any other way The radio has a power on off key which now allows you to save the current operating mode Were you holding on one trunking talkgroup before you shut down Turn the radio back on and you ll still be in hold mode again unlike all previous mod 2 2300mah NiMH batteries 37 9 95
112. ype of radio system your local town and county uses Most communities still use basic radio systems that can be scanned using low end inexpensive scanners A low end scanner though will not have the features such as alpha tagging allowing the scanner to display Chicago Fire rather than a frequency or a PC port that can be very useful Your community or region may also use advanced radio systems which will require a more expensive scan ner To learn if the communications in your region require you buy an advanced scanner call us at 781 292 1010 or e mail with a list of all the agencies you wish to monitor at info scannermaster com Scanners can seem complicated at first but the low end models in particular are very easy to use When buying for personal use or as a gift try to keep it simple by programming and listening to the police and fire department for your own community and perhaps some surrounding communities Then as you get more familiar with scanning you can broaden your listening if you desire Programming Your Scanner You must program the local police and fire department frequencies of course before you begin listening This is akin to entering your favorite AM FM radio station butthere are a lot more public safety frequencies to choose from There are a few ways to go about pro gramming your scanner First you can buy one of our frequency guides to program the radios yourself After reading the scanner owner s manual to underst
113. ystems which includes frequencies talkgroups and logical channel plans If you want to listen to trunking systems this book is a must Public Safety frequencies are sorted by both alphabetically by city and by frequency The frequency sort is one of the most useful compendiums in all of scanning great for quickly researching unknown radio users Commercial frequencies include Sports auto racing teams and stadiums utilities malls colleges public and private schools airports railroads public transportation taxi towing and so much more The introductory section of the book is a superb primer on radio communications and scanner monitoring The Police Call CD ROM frequency guide which includes every feature of all seven printed volumes of Police Call updated and fully searchable across all volumes is now included with every POLICE CALL book Volume 1 Police Call 2005 01 510886 Volume 6 Police Call 2005 01 510890 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire District of Columbia Florida Georgia North Carolina New York Rhode Island Vermont Puerto Rico South Carolina Virginia West Virginia Volume 2 Police Call 2005 01 510887 Delaware Maryland New J ersey Pennsylvania Volume 7 Police Call 2005 01 510891 Alabama Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Volume 9 Police Call 2005 01 510892 Volume 5 amp 8 Police Call 2005 01 510889 Californ

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