Features:

  • 300 channels , 10 Programmable Search Ranges
  • Vhf low/high, uhf frequencies
  • Close call RF capture Technology with do Not disturb
  • Pc programming port & free software
  • Narrow band compatible
  • 300 Channels: You can program up to 300 channels into the scanner's memory, 30 channels in each of 10 banks. Then, you can scan for transmissions on the stored channels
  • Close Call RF Capture Technology: Close Call automatically detects and tunes to nearby transmissions, even if the frequency isn't programmed into a channel
  • Runs on 2 AA alkaline or Simple USB charging allows you to recharge your scanner's batteries from a computer, or adapters for many wireless telephones
  • Narrowband Compliant: Properly tunes to channels using the Narrowband modulation now required for business and public safety operation
  • Ten Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: Easily search for frequencies typically used by Police, Fire/Emergency, Marine, Racing, Civil Air, Ham Radio, Railroad, CB Radio, Weather, and more
  • Refer user manual below.
Uniden Bearcat Hand Held Scanner

I purchased this Uniden Bearcat Scanner in order to monitor Kansas City Southern and and Canadian National railroads in the Alexandria, Baton Rouge and New Orleans area as well as the Baton Rouge area NOAA Weather Radio frequency. The Uniden Bearcat Scanner works best with rechargeable NI-MH 2300 Mah batteries. The Scanner can also be powered by to Alkaline batteries but this type of doesn’t last long at all. After installing the two NI-MH 2300 Mah rechargeable batteries I haven’t had recharge yet. This Scanner has a built in sercuit, which charges the batteries when the Scanner is connected to your computer. The Scanner’s functions are straight forward and very easy to operate and understand. The Uniden Bearcat Scanner will also receive Fire/EMS and Louisiana Department of Corrections Statewide Scanner Frequency, meriner’s info frequency and area wide Ham frequency in our area as well as Baton Rouge Metropolitan airport Ryan Feild, but will not tune in police frequencies in this area as the police now use 800s Scanner frequencies for their added security. Al in all this Scanner is great tool to have during hurricane season.

Wonderful quality scanner

I love this scanner. I became the neighborhood captain and like to know what is going on around my area. I had an old scanner that worked great but had some issues with a beeping sound that interrupted the frequencies I was trying to listen to. I know Uniden makes great quality products so when I was looking for the new scanner I went straight for this brand. I am not disappointed. This scanner is very easy to program with the free computer program or even manually. There are 300 spaces to hold frequencies in. I don't think I will ever need that many but its nice to have. You can scan all the banks or just one. I believe this is a great quality scanner and very useful for my needs.

Good starter unit

Great little scanner. Well built, fairly easy to use and program. Unfortunately most of the fire and police departments around me have converted to digital transmission and digital trunking, which leaves me very little to hear.

Nice unit with lots of options.

Nice unit! Though, I am disappointed that it seems that everything these days is made of plastic. I feel if this were to drop onto the floor, it would crack very easily. We bought this because recently crime in our area has been on the rise, which is so sad being this neighborhood was very quiet. This actually alerted us when a break in was occurring in our neighborhood, and we were on the look out when we heard it come over the scanner. What I like about this unit, is that it is very easy to set up, and instructions are included. You will also receive a charging cord and this does take batteries so you can take it with you. The buttons and screen light up when you press and hold the lower left button. No two way communication with this one. This arrived on time, and well protected. If you feel that my review has helped you in any way, please hit the "yes" box below this review. I never know if I am actually helping others. I have posted a picture of the unit and hoping Amazon will keep it here.

By far the best scanner I've purchased

By far the best scanner I've purchased. I get excellent range and high quality receiving incoming information on it! I carry this everywhere being that I am an emt volunteer. Programming the channels was a bit of a pain and took a while but once you have the hang of it then it's a breeze. Great product for the price!

Affordable and reliable scanner

Excellent and affordable scanner. I use it to monitor local police/fire chatter, and it does a great job. The 'close call' feature is also fun and automatically hones in on any strong signals that you might not be actively looking for. You hear some fun/random stuff that way. Plenty of customization options available with multiple scanner banks and plenty of programmable channels. Buy with 2300mAh batteries so you can recharge the unit and take it around with you. Runs on AC power if connected via supplied USB cable, but you'll need to provide a wall adapter to power from a traditional outlet. Most people have plenty of these laying around from iPhones, etc. Only feature this unit does not have is the ability to save channels with text labels, to easily identify where the transmissions are coming from. For that feature you'll have to up a model to the slightly more expensive bearcat.

I've been listening to the railroad!

I bought this exclusively for railroad listening, and it works great. I live near several major rail yards, so proximity to the signals isn't an issue. As with things of this type, programming usually messes with my mind, but there are several great utube videos that make it easy. I programmed all 100 AAR freqs so no matter where I am, I can catch anything going on nearby. Battery life is just fine so far, as is the quality of the radio. I am very happy with this purchase!

Awesome for races or listening to airplanes talking to the ...

Awesome for races or listening to airplanes talking to the tower! It takes a bit to read and understand how to program it. If you have a PC (or a mac that can emulate) there is software you can download to program it and is a lot faster/easier than doing it manually. You can also save back-ups of your programming.

get it fast and clear.

quick frequency install via internet radio frequencies list for owners( 80 mile area.) antenna provided 5 inch is fine but i put it to my old analog scanner one foot long multi element (at peak of rooftop antenna )and got so much going on at s c a n mode. get one of these and you can quickly hear that police emergency vehicle transmitt clear speech going tothat location ( of your curosity.) offers options like 200" lock out channels" that made noise when scanning. buy two each 2300 mh aa batteries and listen for a couple of days current draw very low.these go for twice the cost elsewhere , see you tube reviews and how to plug and play . enter scanner bc75 xlt at search space.

Great for railfanning!

I use this for railfanning on nearby CSX and Norfolk Southern lines, and it picks up exactly every frequency I need, and I can hear everything loud and clear! For the battery though you may wish to use 2 rechargeables, or just keep spare batteries with you and you should be good. Definitely recommend for railfanning.

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