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Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue
Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue

Vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-CH Scanner-Cleaned,Tested,New Batt,Audio Issue

$ 11.61

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: Electra
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Year Manufactured: 1976
  • Features: Channel Lockout
  • Color: Black
  • Type: Desktop Scanner
  • Condition: This scanner is in decent condition given its IC board is copyright 1976. The original backup battery had leaked onto itself slightly, but was replaced with a new cell and the terminals cleaned. Both sides of the IC board were dusted by lightly brushing and air dusting. The AC transformer functions, but may eventually need replacing. The unit also works from DC power when connected to a DC power supply. All red LED character cells light up when powered on and change with inputs from the buttons. The buttons and knobs were individually cleaned along with the button IC board itself. The foam that cushions the buttons has worn due to age, but has no effect on their function. The volume and squelch knobs work properly. There is an issue with audio quality. At times the audio is clear. Other times voice is replaced with humming. Research found that capacitors needed by the audio processor fail and need replacement. This issue may require the buyer to test and troubleshoot this circuit.
  • Wireless Range: Dependent upon antenna position and location
  • Product Line: Bearcat
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Band: UHF
  • MPN: PB-584-02
  • Power: 13.8V DC 110 AC
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Manufacturer Warranty: Original Warranty 90 Days
  • Communications Protocol: Analog
  • Memory: 10 Channels
  • Model: Bearcat BC-210
  • Number of Channels: 10

    Description

    Greetings From Conglomeration Of Miscellany!
    Up for auction is a vintage Electra Bearcat BC-210 10-Channel UHF/VHF scanner circa 1976-77 in need of a new home - and someone who has the time and patience to troubleshoot an audio circuit issue. It was bought new by my late Father-In-Law, who was an Amateur Radio Extra Class license holder. It developed an issue where sound would be heard from the speaker as normal receiving some broadcasts, while other times voice would be replaced by a random humming sound. I attempted to troubleshoot the radio inspecting simple possibilities such as wiring, speaker, amplifier or transformer issues. Recent online research found that capacitors related to the sound processor had a tendency to fail causing this condition. However, without a proper schematic, it is hard to determine what circuits to test.
    Other than the audio issue, all other aspects of the radio are in working order. It can be powered from DC 13.8V or 110 AC power from its built-in transformer. The LED display illuminates bright red with no characters missing. All buttons have been individually cleaned and have great elasticity. The membrane to the user control IC board has clean contacts, with each one responding correctly to the correlating button they represent. The squelch and volume control knobs work as they are intended, with no static or hiss when adjusted. The internal memory backup battery was found to be discharged and had leaked slightly onto itself and the negative contact. However, no damage was noted to the main IC board on which it resides. It was removed and the negative contact was cleaned. A battery of the exact same height could not be located. However, the battery in its place does match the diameter and voltage requirements, requiring only a slight bending of the positive battery terminal to complete the connection.
    This radio could be made perfect again with a little time and patience. It was a quality piece of technology for its time. The right person can make this piece of radio nostalgia work as it did back in the 1970s. The level of functionality it has places it above the parts-only category. It is being sold as-is without returns disclosing all known issues. However, we will ship your scanner with the utmost care via UPS which will include fragile packing, insurance, and item tracking. Please feel free to ask us any questions before you commit to purchasing. Thank you for visiting our store today!
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