Uniden 2500-Channel Scanner with Bear Tracker

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Pros

  • Clear signal (7)
  • Rugged (7)
  • Good range (4)
  • Good reception (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Better with a base ant (1)
  • Weatherproof (1)
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Cons

  • Confusing / difficult controls (4)
  • Difficult to program (1)
  • Hard to program (1)
  • Little hard to program (1)
  • Poor reception / weak antenna (1)

Best Uses

  • Emergencies (6)
  • Road travel (2)
  • Volunteer firefighter (2)
  • Airport (1)
  • Ambulance (1)
  • Civil air patrol (1)
  • Civil emergency (1)
  • Families (1)
  • Fbi (1)
  • Fema (1)
 
 
 

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Uniden is creating a World Without Wires. Which means that Uniden is building products that give its customers more freedom to enjoy life, solve problems and always stay connected with others. From cordless phones to two-way radios to radar detectors, the company makes electronic wonders an everyday occurrence. As one of the world's largest manufacturers of cordless phones and consumer communications devices, chances are there's a Uniden product that's already making things more convenient in an

Specification Description
Model BCT-15, BCT15
UPC 050633650493
AM/FM Mode Yes
Antenna Type Telescopic
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Scanner can be used in home or mounted in vehicle2,500 dynamically allocated channels in up to 500 systemsBearTracker™
Built-in Clock Available in GPS mode
Cables Included PC to scanner cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Channel Scan Yes
Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS) Yes
Controls On/off, squelch, mute, state, scroll, enter, menu, lockout, number pad, scan/search, hold/resume, weather, police/DOT, Highway Patrol/BearTracker, GPS
Controls / Adjustments Fifteen levels of contrast
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Find signals within 3 miles of your locale.
Desktop Design Yes
Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) decoding Yes
Display Catalog Number 55022389
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Illumination Color Orange
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Close Call™ RF Capture Technology instantly tunes to nearby transmissions with no programming100 system quick keys make it easy
Follows Analog Motorola I, II, I/II trunked radio systems Yes
Follows GE/Ericsson (EDACS) trunked radio systems Yes
Form Factor BNC
Frequency Coverage 25-27.995, 28-53.98, 54-71.95, 72-75.995, 76-107.9, 108-136.975, 137-173.9875, 174-215.95, 216-224.98, 225-379.975, 380-512, 764-954, 1240-1300 MHz
Frequency Storage 500 systems, 1000 sites, 256 sites per system, 20 groups per system, 2500 channels, 1000 channels per conventional system, 250 channels per trunked sy
Included in the Box ScannerAC adapterVehicle power adapterThree wire DC power cordMounting bracket and hardwareAntenn
Includes NOAA Weather Channels Yes
Includes SAME Alerts Yes
Inputs 1 x BNC(Antenna jack), 1 x Barrel(DC power jack), 1 x USB/B Mini 4 pin(Remote interface jack), 1 x DB-9(GPS/Remote interface jack), 1 x (External DC p
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number BCT-15
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Marine Band Yes
Max Operating Temperature 140 Fahrenheit
Memory Channels 2500 Channels
Min Operating Temperature -4 Fahrenheit
Model BCT15
Mounting Kit DIN-E sleeve for dashboard
No. of Preset Counties 0 Counties
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x Phone 1/8"(Headset jack), 1 x USB/B Mini 4 pin(Remote interface jack), 1 x Phone 1/8"(External speaker jack), 1 x DB-9(GPS/Remote interface jack),
PC interface/cloning Yes
Power Consumption Operational Vehicle power adapter cord
Preprogrammed Frequencies Yes
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer Mobile use of scanners may be unlawful in some areas or may require a permit. Check with local authorities.
Product Height 2.2
Product Length 6.06
Product Type Scanners
Product Weight 3.5
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 7.24
Radio System Controls Power on/off, volume
Scanner Type Triple trunking
Speaker Type 8 ohm dynamic type
Supported Languages English
Type LCD with backlight
Weather Alert Yes

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★★★★★
5.0
Awesome Scanner

"This is the best scanner I have ever owned. Yes, it is not easy to program but I called Uniden and Paul Opitz-product designer gave me a quick way to program this scanner. I did just what he told me to do and it is done. I got CTCSS but haven't had time to do ALPHA tagging. What is really cool is that each frequency can have its own delay time. The audio is unreal and the sensitiviy is outstanding and I can only..." Read Full Review »

Nov 22, 2007 by Bob

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Scanner for birthday

"very hard for me to program. wish it were easier...." Read Full Review »

Mar 05, 2009 by Betsy the big one

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Uniden 2500-Channel Scanner with Bear Tracker Review

Awesome Scanner

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Signal
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • Difficult Controls

    Best Uses

  • Emergencies
  • Volunteer firefighter
 

"This is the best scanner I have ever owned. Yes, it is not easy to program but I called Uniden and Paul Opitz-product designer gave me a quick way to program this scanner. I did just what he told me to do and it is done. I got CTCSS but haven't had time to do ALPHA tagging. What is really cool is th …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 22 2007
Bob
Tuckahoe, NY
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden 2500-Channel Scanner with Bear Tracker Review

Great Scanner, however...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Signal

    Cons

  • Difficult Controls

    Best Uses

  • Emergencies
 

"Great scanner, however beware I was looking for a APCO 25 Capable scanner. When I contacted Radio Shack they were unaware if it was able to be used with a Motorola SmartZone II system (Analog and Digital). This scanner will NOT be able to pickup digital and is NOT APCO 25 Capable.



Other than this …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 22 2008
lgloss
Cedar Rapids, IA
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Uniden 2500-Channel Scanner with Bear Tracker Review

more than i'll ever need

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Signal
  • Easy To Use
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Emergencies
 

"This scanner is more than i will ever need. I can add everything into the scanner of everywhere I go and still not fill it up. I have had scanners since the days of installing crystals and unless something in the world changes I think I am set for life. Do yourself a favor and get the computer progr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 5 2007
hazzy
worcester, ma
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Uniden 2500-Channel Scanner with Bear Tracker Review

Uniden The Best of the Best

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Better with a base ant
  • Good Range
  • Good Reception
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • Little hard to program

    Best Uses

  • Airport
  • Ambulance
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Civil Emergency
  • Emergencies
  • More »
 

"I use this Uniden Scanner to monitor my local, state & federal emergeny service agencies, Law Enforcement, Civil Air Patrol, Aircaft Emergeny.Works Great, Great reception with base ant.Little hard to program but worth learning.Uniden is professional quality,[...] "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 2 2009
CIVIL AIR PATROL EMERGENCY SERVICES
Civil Air Patrol Tennessee Wing
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  • Communications Officer
  • RESCUE SERVICE
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Uniden 2500-Channel Scanner with Bear Tracker Review

Tough scanner

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Range
  • Good Reception
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Public Safety Listening
 

"This scanner is a very nice radio scanner. I've basically had no problems at all with it. It basically gets no interference and it receives my public safety/other local frequencies so well that I actually record from it on the computer and/or stream it over the Internet for others to listen.



I lo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 12 2009
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Johnstown, PA
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