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General| Belt clip | Yes |
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Weight and Dimensions| Weight | 1360 g |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 50 x 25 x 152 mm |
Details the frequency ranges, modulation, and steps covered by the scanner.
Defines the absolute limits for systems, sites, groups, and channels within the scanner.
Explains the capability to scan trunked and conventional systems simultaneously.
Describes checking conventional priority channels at set intervals during scanning.
Explains scanning exclusively conventional priority channels.
Details the ability to perform Service and Custom Searches alongside system scanning.
Specifies the maximum channels per second for conventional system scanning.
Explains temporary locking of systems, sites, channels, or frequencies that unlock on power cycle.
Describes assigning SQK (System/Site/Search) and GQK (Group) keys for rapid access.
Details assigning a key to automatically lock/unlock systems or search ranges on power up.
Explains setting audible/visual alerts for individual channels.
Allows alphanumeric naming for various scanner elements, up to 16 characters.
Notifies the user if an entered tag or frequency already exists in the same system.
Assigns a unique number (0-999) to systems and channels for rapid tuning.
Details the types of trunked systems the scanner can track.
Explains achieving Trunk Tracking by entering only Motorola control channels.
Describes assigning priority to trunked channels for higher priority access.
Details preempting current transmissions for priority TGIDs on Motorola systems.
Explains how trunked activity is shown when holding on the control channel.
Allows programming up to 10 custom search ranges for exclusive or included searching.
Describes starting searches from current frequencies or switching to ID Search mode.
Explains automatic storage of frequencies found during a search.
Details search speeds and the application of Turbo mode for 5 kHz steps.
Defines limits for temporary and permanent frequency lockouts and their usage.
Allows searching preset frequency bands used by specific agencies or groups.
Enables ignoring hits on specific frequency bands like Pager, FM, and TV.
Allows attenuating incoming signals to reduce interference from strong sources.
Facilitates rapid search for CTCSS/DCS used during transmissions.
Adjusts the volume level for any channel from -3 to +3 steps.
Switches the IF for receiving radio signals to avoid interference.
Controls scanner pause after transmission to wait for a reply, settable per System.
Enables alerts for Weather Alert Tone, FIPS, or selected FIPS.
Allows immediate detection and locking onto transmissions above a signal strength threshold.
Sets the scanner as a two-tone pager for fire tone-out standby and detects tones.
Automatically locks/unlocks systems based on current location from a GPS unit.
Alerts the user when approaching a stored location.
Indicates Direction, Distance, and Time to a set goal location.
Specifies compatibility with GPS units outputting NMEA-0183 v3.01 data via RS232.
Allows cloning all scanner data from one BC346XT to another via RS232C cable.
Searches a frequency range and displays real-time signal levels graphically.
Enables downloading information and controlling the scanner via a personal computer.
Describes the orange backlight and its adjustable brightness levels.
Allows adjustment of volume for various alert tones like Key Beep and Emergency Alert.
Turns on/off a feature that conserves battery by reducing RF power periodically.
Disables the keypad and scroll to prevent accidental input.
Prevents novice users from accidentally changing parameters or modes.
Allows one-touch switching to the repeater input frequency.
Indicates that scanner memory is backed up semi-permanently.
Scanner state when not in Function Mode; F icon is not displayed.
Scanner state activated by FUNC key, displaying F icon.
Used for selecting channels, menu items, characters, and levels.
Functions similarly to E/yes/gps in Menu Mode or sets volume level.
Used to select a System in Scan or Scan Hold Mode.
Used to set squelch level in modes other than Menu Mode.
Resumes scanning or goes to Scan Mode/scanner screen.
Goes to Hold Mode or resumes scanning/searching.
Toggles Close Call setting or starts Close Call Only Mode.
Temporarily or permanently locks out frequencies or systems.
Controls backlight illumination and scanner power on/off.
Locks or unlocks the keypad.
Enables/disables Quick Keys or enters Number Tags.
Enables or disables Groups Quick Key in Scan Mode.
Starts Service Search, Custom Search, Tone-Out, or Band Scope Mode.
Exchanges the IF for receiving radio signals to avoid interference.
Changes the volume offset level.
Toggles attenuation state or global attenuator.
Shows reverse frequency for the current frequency.
Toggles the modulation state.
Changes WX Alert Priority Mode or starts WX Scan.
Cancels displays, inputs decimal/hyphen, or selects search range tens place.
Toggles Priority Mode in Scan Mode.
Accepts input, edits data, saves frequency, or goes to Review Location Mode.
Changes GPS Mode or stores current location data.
Goes to the editing menu for the current system, search range, or location data.
Illustrates the scanner's display layout for reference.
Explains various icons shown on the LCD display and their meanings.
Describes the display element as a 128 x 64 pixel dot matrix display.
Specifies the LCD flashing timing as approximately 500ms on/off.
Details fundamental tones like Key Touch, Confirmation, Exec, and Error tones.
Describes the specific tones sounded for Warning, Watch, and Advisory weather alerts.
Describes tone feedback when navigating menu items.
Details tone feedback during name or frequency editing.
Explains unique tone patterns selectable for channel or frequency alerts.
Describes tone patterns for alerts within GPS Mode.
Allows selection of location alerts (1-4) with unique tone patterns.
Specifies a fixed three-tone sequence for Dangerous Xing alerts.
Specifies a fixed five-tone sequence for Dangerous Road alerts.
Describes the single low beep tone generated every 15 seconds for low battery.
Details the procedure for turning the scanner on.
Explains that the scanner resumes the last operational mode when turned off.
Allows adjustment of the volume level from 0 to 15 using the scroll control.
Allows adjustment of the squelch level from 0 to 15 using function + scroll control.
Explains how to enter, navigate, and exit the scanner's menu system.
Details the key presses required for menu navigation and selection.
Describes the four-line display format used for menu items and selections.
Explains how frequencies are stored based on valid steps and band coverage.
Describes behavior when a frequency exists or is out of band.
Details the process for editing TGIDs using decimal format and hyphens.
Allows selection of existing systems for editing or creation of new systems.
Details selecting system type information for EDACS systems.
Describes the confirmation prompt after system type selection.
Explains the default naming convention and entry into Edit System Menu.
Allows naming the system, referring to FONT DATA for character entry.
Allows selecting Quick Keys to rapidly lock/unlock systems in Scan Mode.
Locks/unlocks systems based on holding a number key at power-on.
Configures custom fleet maps for Type II systems by setting all blocks to Size Code 0.
Controls how the scanner treats Priority IDs (On, Off, Plus On).
Determines whether the scanner pays attention to or ignores status bits in TGID.
Configures alert tone and light settings for emergency flags.
Selects alert tone type (Off, Alert1-9) and level (Auto, Level1-15).
Selects alert light patterns (Off, On, Slow Blink, Fast Blink).
Selects the format for TGIDs on MOT type systems (Decimal or Hexadecimal).
Guides the creation of a new site with a default name format.
Lists possible site settings including name, quick key, band plan, etc.
Allows naming the site, referring to FONT DATA for character entry.
Standard band plan for 800/900 MHz systems.
Splinter band plan for 800 MHz systems.
Allows custom band plan setup with base frequencies, spacing, and offsets.
Allows entering or editing the frequency for a system.
Sets a number tag for the frequency, specific to EDACS SCAT systems.
Locks or unlocks the current frequency, preventing its scanning.
Adjusts volume level relative to other channels for SCAT system frequencies.
Deletes the current frequency and all associated settings.
Creates a new frequency entry and proceeds to Set Frequencies.
Sets hold time for trunked systems when a control channel is received.
Allows setting location data for the current site.
Enters latitude data using number keys, toggling between South and North.
Enters longitude data, toggling between East and West.
Lists available settings for a channel group: Edit Name, Set Quick Key, Edit Channel.
Allows naming the channel group, referring to FONT DATA for characters.
Allows programming or adding a new channel.
Sets location data for the channel group for automatic locking/unlocking.
Enters latitude data using number keys, toggling between South and North.
Requires entering a frequency for conventional system channels.
Requires entering a TGID suitable for the site type for trunked system channels.
Allows providing a name for the channel, referring to FONT DATA.
Displays the current frequency in edit mode for modification.
Allows changing the current ID using the keypad.
Ignores all tones and opens squelch on any signal.
Displays tone but opens squelch on any signal.
Prompts for CTCSS setting; squelch opens only if code matches.
Prompts for DCS setting; squelch opens only if code matches.
Prompts to select CTCSS/DCS settings to ignore; squelch won't open if code matches.
Channel is treated with priority.
Channel is not treated with priority.
Selects whether scanner sounds an Alert Tone when Channel becomes active.
Allows setting various parameters for Points of Interest.
Allows setting parameters for Dangerous Xing and Dangerous Road alerts.
Allows naming the location, referring to FONT DATA for characters.
Selects whether scanner sounds an Alert Tone when approaching a location.
Allows setting location data (latitude, longitude) for alerts.
Enters latitude data using number keys, toggling between South and North.
Enters longitude data, toggling between East and West.
Sets the alert range for a POI in miles or kilometers.
Manage frequency lockouts, including unlocking all or reviewing lockouts.
Unlocks all frequencies that are locked out in search modes.
Allows reviewing frequencies locked out in Search or Close Call Mode.
Sets whether the scanner screens broadcast frequencies (On/Off/Each Band).
Allows searching one of the 12 pre-programmed search bands.
Sets parameters for each Service Search Range.
Selects attenuation for RF reception on all frequencies in the search range.
Allows setting Quick Key, Startup Key, Number Tag, Lockout, and Hold Time.
Selects Quick Key to rapidly enable/disable search ranges.
Locks/unlocks search based on holding a number key at power-on.
Allows editing settings like Name, Srch Limit, Delay Time, Modulation, Attenuator, Step.
Allows naming the custom search range, referring to FONT DATA.
Sets the lower and upper frequency limits for searching.
Sets how the scanner tracks Motorola and LTR systems (Control Channel only).
Assigns a band plan for Motorola control channels, affecting voice tracking.
Searches and stores frequencies in Custom or Service Search ranges.
Searches and stores TGIDs automatically in trunked systems.
Scanner performs only Close Call search, entering Close Call Only Mode.
Automatically stores new Close Call hits up to the Max Auto Store limit.
Settings for Close Call temporary stored system: Quick Key, Lockout, etc.
Selects Quick Key for rapid enabling/disabling of Close Call systems.
Edits alert settings: Alert Tone, Alert Light, and CC Pause.
Selects alert tone type (Off, Alert1-9) and level (Auto, Level1-15).
Controls how the scanner treats Priority Channels (Off, On, Plus On).
Sets the priority scan active interval time from 1 to 10 seconds.
Sets the maximum priority channels scanned during a priority scan interrupt.
Starts scanning the 10 Weather Channels normally.
Scans Weather Channels and alerts on 1050 Hz Weather Alert Tone or SAME Alert.
Allows editing the 5 SAME Groups, including name and county (FIPS code).
Allows naming the SAME Group, referring to FONT DATA for characters.
Edits the desired FIPS Code for each of the 8 entries in a SAME Group.
Displays Tone-Out standby status, channel name, and tone frequencies.
Displays Tone-Out search status, channel name, number, and tone frequencies.
Explains key operations in Normal Mode for Tone-Out.
Displays Quick Search prompt or initiates search operations.
Goes to Close Call Mode or starts Close Call Only Mode.
Starts searching the search range set at Set Search Key.
Exchanges the IF (intermediate frequency) for the current frequency.
Toggles the attenuator state for the search range.
Changes the modulation.
Changes WX Alert Priority Mode or starts WX Scan.
Changes to the GPS Mode.
Goes to WX Operation.
Explains the 6 kinds of display modes available in GPS Mode.
Alerts when approaching a selected destination (POI).
Provides alerts for Dangerous Xing or Dangerous Road locations.
Details key operations specific to Review Location Mode.
Explains key operations in Normal Mode for GPS.
Skips to location starting with next alphabetic character or goes to Normal Mode.
Temporarily/permanently locks out Location Alert or unlocks all locations.
Changes the GPS Display.
Stores the current location.
Goes to the editing menu for the current location system.
Searches a frequency range and displays signal level in real-time.
Displays start and end frequencies of the range.
Operates band scope settings like center frequency, step, and span.
Accesses modulation, attenuator, and IF Exchange settings.
Clears search results and restarts the search process.
Sets the center frequency of the search range.
Sets the span of the search range in MHz.
Allows changing the search step size to find transmissions.
Selects modulation type (AUTO, AM, NFM, FM, WFM, FMB).
Explains key operations for controlling marker frequency and mode.
Explains key operations for navigating and changing setting parameters.
Sets volume/squelch level or changes frequency marker.
Navigates between Search and Max Hold Search modes.
Toggles Close Call functions or starts Close Call Only Mode.
Restarts searching.
Starts Service Search, Custom Search, Tone-Out, or Band Scope Mode.
Exchanges IF (intermediate frequency) for the current frequency.
Toggles the attenuator state for the search range.
Changes the modulation.
Changes WX Alert Priority Mode or starts WX Scan.
Changes to the GPS Mode.
Enters the Menu Mode.
Selects Master or Slave role for cloning data between scanners.
Displays progress message during data transfer.
Displays 'Complete' after data transfer is finished.
Key operations for starting data transfer or accessing menus.
Key operations for returning to confirm state or managing power/backlight.
Table showing key behavior changes when Key Safe Mode is active.
Option to restore the preprogram list after memory initialization.
Selects battery type (Alkaline/Ni-MH) before using batteries.
Details the process of charging Ni-MH batteries via AC adapter.
Overview of available settings that differ for various system types.
Details settings for systems: Edit Name, Sys Option, Site, Group, Copy, Delete.
Details system option settings: Quick Key, Startup Key, Lockout, etc.
Details settings for site frequencies: Edit Frequency, Input LCN, Lockout, etc.
Explains TGID formats for Motorola Type 1 systems (Display and Input).
Shows various display formats for TGIDs in Motorola Type 1.
Shows various input formats for TGIDs in Motorola Type 1.
Details Decimal Format TGID display and input for Motorola Type 2.
Details Hexadecimal Format TGID display and input for Motorola Type 2.
Describes AFS format TGID display and input for EDACS systems.
Details the communication parameters for remote control.
Explains the structure and notation used in the command documentation.
Provides important notes regarding command usage and responses.
Lists commands for controlling remote functions.
Lists commands for retrieving system information.
Lists commands for entering and exiting programming mode.
Lists commands for configuring system-level parameters.
Lists commands for configuring scan-related settings.
Displays Quick Search prompt or initiates search operations.
Goes to Close Call Mode or starts Close Call Only Mode.
Starts searching the search range set at Set Search Key.
Exchanges the IF (intermediate frequency) for the current frequency.
Toggles the attenuator state for the search range.
Changes the modulation.
Changes WX Alert Priority Mode or starts WX Scan.
Changes to the GPS Mode.
Goes to WX Operation.
Specifies the mode to jump to (Scan, Service Search, Custom Search, etc.).
Specifies the index for modes like Service Search or Channel Index.
Specifies the menu to access (SVC_MENU, WX_MENU, CCBAND_MENU, etc.).
