Modifiy scanner how to modifiy my bearcat bc350c to pick up cell phone

Sorry, but it's been a long time since scanners could be modified to extend or change their frequency coverage. The AIR band in your BC350C allows you to monitor commercial, private, and some military aircraft. If you want full military air coverage though, I suggest that you look at the reasonably-priced BC370CRS.

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

You BC350A provides coverage of popular bands between 29 and 512MHz, so it is not capable of receiving signals in the 800MHz range. Sorry, but you'll need a different scanner to follow the action.

For a comprehensive database of active frequencies and systems in your area, visit:

www.RadioReference.com

For information on current scanner models and their capabilities, visit:

www.ScannerMaster.com

Sounds like an antenna problem. Remove your back-of-set antenna and see if reception changes. If it's the same or nearly the same, check the antenna solder connections inside the set and resolder if necessary. You might also try an outdoor antenna or one of the indoor/outdoor units that's enclosed in PVC pipe. These are fairly inexpensive and can be found on eBay or other sources.

go to radio reference lots of stuff there

first need right freqs.... secondly need to check your area that is not a digital capable.. most police fire.. etc have gone to digital signals obsoleting regular scanners

There are several ways to program your scanner, so the best thing for you to do is review the owner's manual for your scanner. You can view/download/print your scanner manual at:

http://uniden.com/pdf/BC350Aom.pdf

I couldn't find the "A" but here's a link to the manual for the BC350C. Hopefully it will help.

http://uniden.com/pdf/BC350Com.pdf

CLICK HERE for your manual in PDF format.

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If your scanner is the BC350C (the section you posted in), here's a link to the owner's manual which will give you detailed programming information:

http://www.uniden.com/pdf/BC350Com.pdf

If you have a different model Bearcat scanner, try:

1. Push MANUAL to stop scanning and advance to the channel that you want to program.

2. Enter the desired frequency, including the decimal point (e.g., 156.015).

3. Press E or ENTER to set the frequency.

4. Repeat the process, starting with 1 above to select the channel.

NOTE: With some Bearcat scanners you may need to press the E or ENTER key before entering your frequency.

These are general steps that work on most recent Bearcat models. If they don't work on yours, try different variations. You can also check Uniden.com -- they may have an online manual that you can download and print.

to listen to the programed channels you need to turn the squelch up to to the right and press scan it will scan all the channels and stop on the ones that people are talking on. you can down load the user manual at the bearcat scanner website.