The Bearcat BC-245XLT features second generation TrunkTracking II technology. When the service you are listening to jumps frequency, the BC-245 has the ability to follow the signal. You won't miss any of the action. Even copies Motorola and EDACS simultaneously. The Multi-Track feature tracks multiple trunked and conventional banks at the same time. Trunk Scan and Scan Lists scans for activity on one trunk group or create lists of multiple groups to scan. Trunk Search search for and monitor all groups within a trunked system. Trunk Lockout lets you lock-out groups you don't wish to monitor. Trunk Delay applies a five second delay to trunking groups so that both sides of a conversation can be heard, even if the trunking frequencies change between replies.

This scanner offers 12 bands and a 300 channel memory. The LCD may be backlit at the touch a button or can be put in the Auto Light mode which will turn on the light for 5 seconds whenever a transmission is found. This model has a low-battery indicator and 15 dB attenuator.

The BC-245XLT comes with 5 NiCad battery packs, an AD70U AC adapter/charger, and belt clip.

The unit measures 2.5 x 6 x 1.7 inches and weighs 13 oz.

Connection to a computer is optional and requires additional software, not provided.