BCT15X

Name: Uniden BCT15X scanner
Brand: Uniden
SKU: BCT15X
Price: 168.95 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

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Desktop / mobile VHF and UHF receiver, frequency range 25-1300 MHz in three specific bands. It features a band scope function and fast scan/search rate. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2009.

Reference market : amateur-radio

BCT15X specifications

General

Frequency coverage
25.0000 ~ 512.0000 MHz 758.0000 ~ 960.0000 MHz [1] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz
Mode
AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step [2]
5 / 6.25 / 8.333 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	0.4 uV (25~28 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (108~137 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (225~380 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
FM	0.3 uV (28~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (72~76 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (137~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (216~225 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (380~512 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.3 uV (758~960 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.4 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	0.6 uV (54~72 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.5 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.5 uV (174~216 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
RF attenuator
20 dB
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1° [3]	265.500~265.600 MHz 380.700~380.800 MHz
2°	10.8 MHz
3°	450 KHz

Features

Memory
500 regular memories in banks Dynamic memory allocation support trunking systems
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
11 ~ 16.6 VDC external, 13.8V nominal
Audio power
3 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm external speaker Jack 3.5 mm line Plug 5.5 mm, power adapter, center positive D-Sub9, for GPS / PC Mini-4, for PC on front panel

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
184 (W) x 56 (H) x 151 (D) mm
Weight
1.42Kg

In official data 824~849 and 869~894 MHz are blocked.
Steps predefined as band-plan.
1° IF frequencies correlated to specific band segments.

BCT15X description :

The Uniden BCT15X is in fact the basic version of the BCD996XT to which it shares almost all features and functionality, the main differences concern the supported trunking systems and minimal variations on sensitivity in VHF. The receiver tunes the VHF and UHF with the exclusion of the portions of 512 ~ 758 MHz and 960 ~ 1240 MHz. This scanner is suitable for both a fixed and a car installation and is aimed particularly at those who follow the public mobile radio networks. The apparatus, developed for US customers, is set up according to a band-plan which relates certain frequency ranges with the mode (AM/FM/WFM) and the step between channels. By default, placing itself in the aeronautical bands, the scanner places itself in AM with steps of 8.333 KHz on VHF and with steps of 25 KHz on UHFs as necessary in this context.

This Uniden radio implements the TrunkTracker III technology and allows PMR stations to be monitored not only on traditional networks, on a single channel or via a radio repeater, but also on trunking systems that employ a group of channels managed by users as an dynamically allocated radio resource according to a standard protocol. Network scanning can be performed by identification code (ID). The supported trunking systems are Motorola Type I and II, EDACS, LTR. It is pointed out that these standards have their main diffusion on the North American continent.

BCT15X other features :

RF attenuator, 500 general locations divided into banks and a large number of memories serving the management of Trunked networks, search for memories or between band limits, fast scan up to 300 CH / second with steps of 5 KHz, recognition of the audio tones DCS / CTCSS. Close Call RF Capture function to instantly tune to the frequency of the strongest signal. Spectrum analyzer function covering 0.2 to 500 MHz span with scanning step between 5 and 100 kHz. Interfacing with a GPS unit to integrate geolocation to the trunking networks monitoring. Dot matrix display with 64 x 128 px and orange backlight. Additional setting of the audio volume on the individual channels as an offset to improve the listening of broadcasters and / or networks that are characterized by a different than the average sound intensity.

BCT15X price

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Price	Date	Condition
USD 168.95	2021-jun	Brand-new
USD 169.95	2019-may	Brand-new

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