3 Key Features of a Uniden Bearcat Radio Scanner That You Must Know Before You Buy
By Jared Hillstony | Submitted On March 23, 2010
The Uniden Bearcat radio scanner comes in several different models, and there are quite a few Uniden radio scanners to choose from, so you will need to look at the features of several before you decide.
What do you plan on using it for? How many channels will you need?
Do you live in a small town or a large city? It will make a difference in how many channels you'll need. The basic handheld radio scanner will have 100 channels, which is just fine for a beginner or someone living in a small town.
At the other end of the spectrum is the BCD996XT, having 25,000 channels. This digital radio scanner is considered to be a huge advancement in scanners with improved APCO-25 digital decoding as well as a host of new features and more memory. For those who like GPS scanning, a feature no other manufacturer offers, you can now enable and disable not only systems but groups as well.
It offers a band-scope feature, a fire tone out search feature to help you determine the tone out frequencies being used, improved close call, APCO-25 NAC code decoding, and more. If these features interest you, you'll want to be sure to look into this digital radio scanner, and also because it offers the highest radio scanners frequencies.
Do you want to listen in on police transmissions?
In most larger cities the police and fire frequencies are trunked together, so you will need to have one of the trunk scanners in order to hear both.
The Uniden BC346XT Handheld TrunkTracker III Analog Police Scanner Supports Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunking systems. It has 9,000 channels, can program up to 500 systems, with dynamic memory so that means no wasted channels, GPS support for location-based scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation.
Fire Tone-Out Alerts you when fire pages are issued, Band Scope gives you a graphic representation of signal activity. Close Call(r) RF Capture tunes to nearby signals with no programming needed. Temporary Lockout lets you temporarily eliminate unwanted reception, Alpha Tagging makes it easier to know what you are hearing.
All Hazards Alert notifies you of severe weather or other hazards. PC programming and control makes setting up the scanner easier than ever. Frequency Coverage: 25.0000 - 224.9800 MHz 400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz 806.0000 - 823.9875 MHz 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz.
Analog or Digital Radio Scanner?
Another of the trunk scanners except that this one is digital is the Uniden BCD396XT Handheld TrunkTracker IV Digital Police Scanner. This model supports APCO 25, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunking systems.
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It has 25,000 channels, multicolor display backlight, and can program up to 500 systems. With dynamic memory means no wasted channels. GPS Support for location-based scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation.
Fire Tone-Out Alerts you when fire pages are issued, Band Scope gives you a graphic, representation of signal activity. Close Call(r) RF Capture tunes to nearby signals with no programming needed. Temporary Lockout lets you, temporarily eliminate unwanted reception. Alpha Tagging makes it easier to know what you are hearing,
All Hazards Alert notifies you of severe weather or other hazards, PC Programming and Control makes setting up the scanner easier than ever, Frequency Coverage: 25.0000 - 224.9800 MHz 400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz 768.0000 - 823.9875 MHz 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
These are just a few features of Uniden radio scanners that you will have to consider before deciding on which is right for you. For more information on the Uniden bearcat radio scanner and more go to [http://HandHeldRadioScanner.info].
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I am a Ham Radio Operator with my General Ham License. My first scanner was a Radio Shack Handheld Scanner, that I purchased back in the 80s. I did upgrade to a Base/Mobile Uniden Bearcat Scanner. I run this every day in my Ham Shack to keep up what is going on in the community. Scanners do have a good price range depending on the features of the radio. Uniden also makes a CB Radio with a built in scanner. You can also listen to other individuals besides Police and Fire. They make a great addition to any Ham Shack or Household.
Police Scanners - Are They Right For You?
By Maggie H Smazal | Submitted On October 24, 2011
Have you ever been at home and heard the sirens go off or seen a police car racing past with their lights on? I have and many times I wonder if one of my loved ones are hurt or in trouble. Thankfully, I own a police scanner which helps keep me informed and in most cases puts my mind at ease. Here is some useful information to help you decide if owning this device is right for you.
WHO USES THEM
Police and Fire Departments - These departments throughout the country communicate using police scanners when an accident or crime occurs. Beginning with a call to 911, the dispatcher contacts the nearest police and fire departments. Once they arrive on the scene, these emergency responders relay critical information back to the dispatcher and other responders via police scanners.
Ambulance and Transportation Services - These service providers use the police scanner to communicate with the emergency responders at the scene. They also use scanners to relay important information to the nearest hospital to help them with the incoming emergency.
WHO LISTENS TO THEM
Volunteer Emergency Responders - Many smaller communities rely solely on volunteers to provide emergency services. In these areas, police scanners play a vital role in alerting volunteers and helping them with their rescue efforts.
News Reporters - A police scanner is a valuable tool for the news media. It helps reporters arrive at the scene quickly to see the developing situation and report up-to-date information to the public.
Neighborhood Watch Groups and General Public - Many citizens find the police scanner very valuable in keeping informed of things going on in their neighborhoods. It's a fact that many people use them as a source of gossip but they need to realize that the information on the scanner is not always accurate. It's very common for the information relayed between the dispatcher and police or fire departments to be misinterpreted. With this in mind, it's always best to talk directly to the people involved before speaking to others.
FINDING LOCAL SCANNER FREQUENCIES
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When you buy a police scanner one of the first things you want to do is turn it on and listen to what's going on in your neighborhood. However, units generally do not come with a list of your local frequencies so you will have to do some research. One way to find local frequencies is at http://www.radioreference.com. Using the search box at the top right of the screen, type your STATE NAME and the word FREQUENCIES, e.g. wisconsinfrequencies. Then select the first search result for your state, and pick the county you want. You will be given a list of codes to use for programming your device. I have found that without these codes it is very difficult to access the emergency service providers in your area.
SCANNING LEGALLY
It is legal to listen to just about every transmission your police scanner can receive. However, there are some electronic and wire communications that are illegal to intentionally intercept. These messages include telephone conversations on cellular or cordless phones and pager transmissions.
In summary, a scanner is a valuable tool for emergency services and also a fun and interesting hobby. When used properly, a police scanner can keep you informed and ease your mind when the police and fire departments go racing through your neighborhood.
Maggie Smazal, author and owner of MHS Marketing, lives in central Wisconsin. Check out their fine selection of police scanners at [http://www.autogadgetsonline.com].
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