BC-890XLT vs Pro-2036
Dennis VanHoose
I'm confused, I just bought a Pro-2036 scanner from RS and after looking
for any mods for it I've found None. It seems to be a clone of the
Uniden BC 890XLT in every way except that the Uniden is continuous
coverage and the Pro-2036 is in blocks. Are the electronics the same
inside and can the RS unit be full coverage also. Im pleased with the
unit but would like to get a little more out of it if possible. Can
anyone help?
Thanks, Dennis
da...@icanect.net
Bob Parnass, AJ9S
In article <32776E...@icanect.net>,
Dennis VanHoose <da...@icanect.net> wrote:
>I'm confused, I just bought a Pro-2036 scanner from RS...
> It seems to be a clone of the Uniden BC 890XLT in every way
>except that the Uniden is continuous
>coverage and the Pro-2036 is in blocks....
I tested both models last year, side by side, at the same time.
If I recall, both units have the same frequency coverage.
Specifying the coverage in several bands is a marketing ploy.
The only difference between the BC890XLT and PRO-2036 I could find
were:
1) The cabinet colors and control markings are different.
2) The squelch controls work in opposite directions to conform
to the opposite Uniden and Radio Shack conventions.
From the FAQ:
BC890XLT (Uniden): Same as Radio Shack PRO-2036. Tuning
knob. 200 channels, global delay. Count, AUX, and Auto
Store features. Scans and searches fast. Accepts optional
CTCSS board. Dual conversion with 10.8 MHz and 450 kHz IF
-- lots of images and birdies. Prone to severe intermod,
especially when used with an outdoor antenna. See "The
Uniden BC-890XLT and Radio Shack PRO-2036," by Bob Parnass,
in June 1995 Monitoring Times.
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Brett Collins
Dennis VanHoose <da...@icanect.net> wrote:
>I'm confused, I just bought a Pro-2036 scanner from RS and after looking
>for any mods for it I've found None. It seems to be a clone of the
>Uniden BC 890XLT in every way except that the Uniden is continuous
>coverage and the Pro-2036 is in blocks. Are the electronics the same
>inside and can the RS unit be full coverage also. Im pleased with the
>unit but would like to get a little more out of it if possible. Can
>anyone help?
>Thanks, Dennis
>da...@icanect.net
The Pro-2036 is actually an exact copy of the uniden BC700A
eccept for minor facial cosmetics.
I've been looking myself for a mod to open it up but no luck yet.
If I find one I'll post. You do the same, ok
later, Brett