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Plug and play.Easy to use
The radio covers just about all the formats used in trunking. It's compatible with the program
ARC XT to find the frequencies and talk groups in your area and does most of the programing of
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Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: product_vault
Great Scanner
This is my 3rd BCD996P2 !! I’ve been a Bearcat scanner user for several decades and just love the simple operating system and this model tracks (with the upgrades) the majority of radio systems out there. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: pricebreak-deals
An Outstanding Radio for the Advanced Monitor Radio Listener If You Don't Mind Programming It
The BCD996P2 is another high quality Uniden scanner radio. But it's designed for an advanced scanner radio listener who has plenty of experience programming other Uniden radios. If you are new to scanner listening it pays to learn how to program it via computer using the cable that's provided in the box. There are multiple software programs available including freeware such as Freescan where it's easily done, but you need to download drivers from the Uniden website to accomplish this. Take your time and you will love the radio. Getting a free radio reference membership is also most helpful if you want to learn more about the hobby and how to program scanners like this one. Read the manual that come with the radio also helps. I own six of this model radio and do a lot of listening at the same time. The build quality of the radio is outstanding and you are not likely to experience problems with it for many years. If you need Uniden repair service they have a fast turnaround. Many options in the way of programming exist with this radio and are outlined in the manual and in the multiple software programs for it. Keep in mind if you want a radio to use without first programming it, this one is not for you. If you are not sure whether to purchase the radio or not research user opinions about it on E-Bay and on Radio Reference before you spend the money for it. Purchasing it from a dealer that has a return policy is also something to consider in case you buy it and are not happy with the product. Such dealers do exist and you can find them by searching for them on the internet. I have always liked Uniden quality in its scanners and have purchased Uniden products for as long as they have been making such products. I have no regrets in purchasing this radio model and would do it again if I felt the need for a seventh one of this model. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: lance_jaco
A GREAT scanner; a little dificult to get up and running without a some help.
This thing is a BEAST! Not much it won't pick up. BUT, do yourself a BIG favor: Watch the YouTube videos on basic, manual programming to get a general grasp of the mechanics of it. Then get you a copy of Butel Software ARC XT basic to program unit from your computer. MUCH faster and EASIER than manual programming, thus allowing you to "play" with setting in a fashion that would just be too time consumable otherwise. JUST BE SURE TO GET THE RIGHT VERSION FOR THIS UNIT AND UPDATE THE FIRMWARE TO THE 1.08 VERSION!Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: webtron-x
Shocked how good it is and how much better than more expensive scanners.
I was surprised with this scanner. I have a 436 and 536 scanner and when I got this it really shocked me. The scanner does better than either of the more expensive and more feature rich scanners.
<br>It scans much faster and does P25 phase 1 and phase 2 fine. It also works on 3 different simulcast systems in my area quite well. Conventional is not a problem either.
Even though its an old scanner it works better than the fancier ones and I am really impressed. My next scanner won't be an SDS 200 but another of these. Does the job and does it better than the more expensive ones.
I have it in my car on a simple mag mount mobile scanner antenna and have no problems with anything.
I completely recommend this radio to anyone who is looking for an excellent scanner. I have had a million of them over the years and this one is one of the best. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: yorkf90
Very Well Made Radio, Not So Great With Simulcast, But Not Bad At All
Built like a tank, very sensitive, decoded DMR and P25 pretty good.
Funny and ironic that when I thought it was not working, it was just that this sleepy little town simply has no air (radio) traffic, other than factory employee DMR stuff. Police/EMS pretty slow stuff.
But the radio did great with only one trunk presenting simulcast distortion. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: robmacd96
GREAT SCANNER
Came brand new. Although not as many features as the SDS scanners, it works great. Upgrades are reasonable, but I still can't figure out how Whistler can sell one cheaper with all the digital modes included.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: gilbluce
Good for Brevard County, FL
I purchased this to replace a damaged scanner that was the same make & model. Does what I need and should work when my local public service communications get upgraded in the future.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: thermodynamics
radio overall is good,not great.
never said better than expected! audio muffled ,case, controls display good.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: pricebreak-deals
Really Nice Scanner !
A lot of nice features . Reception and sound excellent.Scanner was easy to program. I chose to program scanner manually with frequency’s I wanted.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: product_vault