This product is nonreturnable for credit programming software for the uniden bc780. Solder a wire to this point and another to ground, then drill out a hole in the case to allow fitment of a jac. The discriminator output from a scanner is the raw, unfiltered signal that a scanner produces before it is sent to the audio stage for output through the speaker also called the baseband audio. I just did the bc895xlt discriminator mod and it works. All links shown in green represent links to radios that are or expected to be capable of supporting rebanding. The uniden bearcat 60xlt without suffix 1 or 2 is a basic 10 channel scanner. Hardwarepage op25 open source mobile communications. I just modded my bc235xlt to have a discriminator output, and i am having problems trying to find out if i did it right. View online or download uniden bc780xlt operating manual. I have a uniden bearcat bc785d that has had a discriminator tap mod performed on it. If you want to decode and monitor digital fsk and psk systems seriously, a discriminator tap is an absolute prerequisite.
Enabling the attenuator or choosing a rescan delay for a channel requires a multikey table 1. There is also a db9 rs232c port to remotely program and control the radio requires optional software and cable see options below. This is because of a we were unable to get accurate information or b the model used more than one type of discriminator chip during its production span. Andys 780xlt programmer is available from the uniden bc780xlt yahoo group. Scancat can control all the conventional operations of the pro2052, bc296, bc796, bc250, bc785, bc895, bc780, ubc780 and bc245 such as scanning, logging, spectrum analysis etc. Realistic radio shack pro37 scanner with discriminator. For information on purchasing third party software to program and control your bc 780xlt, see the flyer included in the box with this radio. With the right software, you can plot the positions of ships received on a map.
May 24, 2011 how to upgrade the firmware on a uniden bct8 scanner and reband a motorola and edacs trunk system. Installation of a discriminator tap into a modern scanner. After the discriminator, audio filters and amplifiers follow that may heavily distort a digital signal. Older scanners generally use dip ics for discriminator chips, making it easier to solder ones connections. If i plug a set of headphones into the discriminator tap, am i supposed. Voice traffic will be heard on the receivers speaker or headphone jack not your computer speakers. The bc780xlt has many more features than keys on its keypad, so you set parameters by navigating an extensive menu system up to four levels deep.
Introduction the bc895xltis a brand new stateoftheart radio withtrunktracking and automatic scanning capabilities. Icr2 scanner software for windows xpme2000vista7 icr2 scanner software for win 98mexp2000 only icom icr3 scanner programming software for win 98mexp2000 only aor programming software. They can be directed by the software to a voice channel. Scroll your web browser up or down to display the frequency or talkgroup id data. Describe your experience with the uniden bc780xlt and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Scancontrol pro edition the pro edition combines all the functionality of the scancontrol full editions with support for uniden and gre radios. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The discriminator output from a scanner is the raw, unfiltered signal that a. Some of these options include escanner pluss one program will support all the following uniden radios the new bc250d and bc785d plus the bc245xlt, bc780xlt and bc895xlt you have the ability to edit entries. Decoding p25 phase 1 with rtl sdr and sdrsharp full walk through duration. Bc780xlt 1 bc780xlt 2 ubc780xlt euroaus version related pages.
Ive wanted a police scanner since i was a kid and the desire to own one has only gotten worse over time. Discriminator tap points programming software and scanner. Tapped the discriminator of a pro2006 scanner and piped that into the computer so i could decode the data into clear audiovoice. To make a discriminator output on a uniden bearcat 780xlt, there is no need to solder to an ic. The bc780xlt was introduced in 2001 and changed the hobby more. It can store frequencies such as police, fireemergency, marine, railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 50 channels each.
Tapping into your discriminator national communications mayjune, 2007. Only a few scanners have a discriminator output as a standard. Said discriminator tap should have a resistor inline. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Police and fire departments including rescue and paramedics. The scanner uses an mc3361 fm detector ic, with the unfiltered audio on pin 9. Just added a discriminator tap on this classic pro37 scanner radio and works fine with lapd p25 simi valley p25 disneyland shuttle dmr and other digital finds. Control freq jr is a software program that quickly and easily programs your uniden bc245xlt or bc780xlt using standard files types like excel spreadsheets, dbase files and comma delimited text files.
Uniden bearcat u bc780xlt when you remove the top cover of the scanner, the point with the unfiltered baseband signal becomes visible. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. Thanks always great to hear of peoples attempts at a mod or procedure and then confirmation of a successful effort. Computer aided technologies programming software and. This radio comes with a mounting bracket, telescopic bnc antenna, ad580u ac adapter, cigarette lighter power cord, screwdriver, trunk tracker frequency guide and escanner software cd for windows 9598me2000xp. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. Repeat if another custom or service search appears in the screen during your scan. Bc898t trunktracker iii scanner discriminator tap modification. Unzip the contents to a temporary location then doubleclick setup. Therefore the stepup software gives you many more options when it comes to programming your scanner. Click here to write a new message or comment for bc780xlt note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for bc780xlt. Bc 780 xlt questions answered national communications.
Good luck modifying your scanner with a discriminator tap. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. A limiting resistor of 10 k is connected to pin 9 of the mc3361. After starting the arc780 software you must first setup the serial communication parameters. Tapped uniden bc780xlt in orange county radioreference. If you have modified a radio that is not listed here let us know. Acarsd free software for the aviation monitor national communications julyaugust, 2006. The pro edition is the only program that supports all these radios in one software package. National communications back issue by story title listing. If your receiver also has a discriminator tap, it can operate in a signal role. This excellent software can be downloaded free of charge. The bc780xlt is a stateoftheart radio with trunktracking and automatic scanning capabilities.
Arc780 bc780xlt software for police scanner radios. Uniden bc890xlt discriminator tap last week i bought a used uniden bc890xlt scanner and added a discriminator audio tap. Im awaiting its arrival via usps priority shipping. Select the com port to which the ubc780 is connected. These pages should help you add that discriminator tap to your scanner. Radio shack realistic pro2006 analog scanner with discriminator tap and led smeter duration.
Home wall adapter for uniden bc780xlt, bc780xlt, bc785d, bc785d radio scanner. An audio cable from the discriminator output to the line or microphone input of your computers soundcard. I just did the bc895xlt discriminator mod and it works date. Grabbing conventional channels frequencies using the rr database select a state and county to display the radio system data you are looking to capture. Was surfing through ebay the other day and saw a bc780xlt with a discriminator tap up for auction. I have bent to follow pin 9, so that only a minimal amount of solder is needed. If errors are encountered while using the program, please use the helpalerts and errors menu from within the application. Hold the func key on the side of the radio and tap the lo key twice 2. Hold the func key on the front of the radio and tap the hold key until the icon goes away if the screen happens to change to show a custom search or a service search. Uniden has provided free siren software available for free via the. Latest version download, news and info about this softcare systems program. Only certain models of the pro92 are thought to be rebanding capable. Also see the scandata faq q2 article for a list of older scanners tap. The outer sleeves come apart on the top and the bottom.
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