Specifications

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7540 Highway 64 West Brasstown, NC 28902 [phone] [phone]
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SCANNER SPEC CHART
Scanner ICOM R-5 ICOM R-20 UNIDEN BC-246XLT UNIDEN BCD-996T
Grove Order SCN 2 SCN 20 SCN 46 SCN 48
Frequency Range
0.150–823.995,
849.000–868.995,
894.000–1309.995
0.150–821.999,
851.000–866.999,
896.000–1304.999,
1305.000–3304.999
25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 400-512, 806-
956, 1240-1300 MHz
25-512, 764-775.9875, 794-823.9875,
849.0125-868.9875, 894.0125-956,
1240-1300 MHz
Keypad Entry? No Yes Yes Yes
Tuning Steps 5kHz-100kHz Selectable 0.1kHz-100kHz Selectable 5, 10, 12.5, 25 kHz 5-100 kHz Auto
Display
LCD Backlight w/Timer; Alpha-
Numeric
Backlit dot-matrix LCD Backllit LCD Backlit LCD
Dimmer No Auto 5 sec; On/Off Selectable User Prog & 2 Color Backlight
Receiving Modes
AM/FM/WFM; Prepro TV &
Shortwave.
SSB/CW/AM/FM/WFM
AM, WFM, NFM, Trunked at 3600 &
9600 Baud; Mixed Mode; Motorola Type
I, II VHF, II UHF, Type II 800 MHz, Type II
900 MHz, Ericsson/M/A Com EDACS
Wide, Narrow, SCAT, EF Johnson LTR
AM, FM, NFM, WFM/FMB, Motorola
(Type I 800, Type II 800, 900, UHF,
VHF, P25); EDACS (wide, narrow,
SCAT); and LTR; multi-site Motorola
and EDACS trunking for wide-area
systems
Memory Channels 1250 1250 3300+
Dynamic allocation. Construction: 400
Systems, 6000 Channels* Maximum
Systems: 400 Maximum Channel Groups
per System: 20 Maximum Channels in a
Trunked System: 200 Maximum
Channels in a Conventional System:
Limits of memory
Scan
7 Scan Types with priority watch,
Programmed: 16.7 channels/sec.
Memory: 6.25 channels/sec.
Multiple scan
functions:100Ch/sec high speed
scan capability
100 Ch Sec conventional mode
100 CH/Sec. in Scan Mode (max)
Banks 18 26 Dynamic Memory Management Dynamic Allocation
Channel Lockout No Yes Yes 200
Priority 3 Types Yes Yes Scan & Plus
Search Yes 6 Types 300 Stp Sec 5 kHz step only
100 St Sec; 300 Steps/Sec.Search
Mode; Turbo 5 kHz step
Delay 2-20 Sec Yes 2 Sec 1-5 Sec; Off
Clock No; Power Save; Power Off Auto Power Off Timer No No
Audio Output (typical)
100mW Typ @10% Distortion
w/8
 Load
100 mW typical at 10% distortion
with an 8
 load
2W nominal into 8. internal speaker
2.6W nominal into 8
 speaker
30mW nominal into 32
 stereo
headphone:
Record Audio Output No
IC recorder of up to 32 tracks.
Max record length about 260 min
No
REC. Out Jack 3.5mm (1/8-in.) Stereo
Type
Spk/Hdp Jack Yes Yes Yes
3.5mm (1/8-in.) Stereo Type; 3.5mm
(1/8-in.) Monaural Type
Signal Strength Ind LCD Bargraph Yes Unknown Yes
Computer Interface PC Data, Clone PC Data, Clone PC 4pin Mini Type
Conversion Scheme Triple Triple Triple Triple
Sensitivity (Typical) 0.45uV 0.45uV 0.45uV 0.45uV
Selectable Attn Yes Yes Yes Yes
Antenna Connector SMA BNC BNC BNC
Dimensions (WxHxD) 29
32 × 338 × 1116 in 2 38 X 5 1932 X 1 38 in 2.72 x 1.26 x 4.6 in 7.2 x 5.9 x 2.2 in
Weight 6.5 oz
11.3 oz (with the ant. and BP-
206)
0.48 lbs
3.46 lbs
Power Requirements
2 × AA (R6) Ni-Cd or Alkaline
Cells; 6.0V DC ±5%
3 AA cells, BP-206 Li-ion battery
pack (with AC adaptor, BC-
149A/D or CP-18A/E)
2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC), or 2 AA
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V
DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) (AD-
0008)
DC 11.0V to 16.6V
AC Adapter (AD-1009) or Cigarette
Lighter Cord or DC Cord
with Orange Wire
Accessories
Ni-Cd Cells, AC Adapter,
Handstrap, Antenna, Belt Clip,
Manual
Telescoping Antenna (FA-
B04RE), Belt clip (MB-98),
Battery spacer, Hand strap,
Battery pack* (BP-206), AC
adaptor*(BC-149A/D) (The
shape of the BC-149A and BC-
149D are different.)
RS-232 PC Cable, Wrist Strap, AC
Charger/Power Supply, 2 AA Ni-Cads,
Belt Clip, Antenna, Manual, Frequency
Guide.
AC Adapter, Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Power Cord, Three wire DC Power Cord,
ISO-DIN Mounting Bracket and
Hardware, DIN-E Sleeve and Removal
Keys for vehicle installation, Push-on
type telescopic antenna, Remote PC to
Scanner Cable (scanner plug to front
PC connector), Owners Manual (148
pages)