Uniden
Uniden Bearcat BCT15X Scanner
Stay informed with the Uniden Bearcat BCT15X Scanner, your gateway to monitoring public safety communications. This advanced scanner offers 9,000 dynamically allocated channels and features Close Call RF Capture Technology to automatically detect nearby signals. Its Location-Based Scanning capability, when paired with a GPS receiver, ensures you only monitor relevant local activity. The BearTracker™ Warning System alerts you to Highway Patrol units, while State-by-State Preprogrammed Channels simplify travel monitoring. With TrunkTracker III Technology, it efficiently tracks various trunking systems, keeping you connected to essential information.
$239.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
10
/ 88
#10 in Radio Scanners
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Channels
9000
/ Dynamically Allocated Channels
Who it's for
- Extensive Analog Trunking Support
- Close Call RF Capture Technology
- Large Channel Capacity and GPS Support
Who should skip it
- Lacks Digital Decoding Capability
- Complex Manual Programming
- Dated User Interface and Display
Key Specs
Channels
9000 Dynamically Allocated Channels
Technology
TrunkTracker III, Close Call RF Capture
Trunking Support
Motorola Type I 800, Motorola Type II 800, 900, UHF, VHF (including rebanded 800 MHz systems), EDACS Wide (standard), EDACS Narrow, SCAT (including systems that use an EDACS System Key), LTR
Dimensions
Depth: 6 in x Width: 7.2 in x Height: 2.2 in
Weight
3.5 lbs
PC Programmable
Yes
Country Compatibility
USA
Certification
Compliant with California Proposition 65
Features
- Scans 9,000 channels dynamically
- Automatically tunes to nearest signals
- Alerts near Highway Patrol units
- Scans locally based on GPS
- Preprogrammed channels for travel
- Tracks multiple trunking systems
- System and channel tagging
What customers say
The Uniden Bearcat BCT15X is highly valued by scanning enthusiasts for its exceptional reliability and superior reception sensitivity, effectively capturing weak analog signals. Users frequently describe it as a durable workhorse, praising its robust build and powerful feature set, including Close Call technology. The primary drawback noted is the complex programming process, which often requires external software to maximize the unit's potential efficiently. While it excels with conventional VHF/UHF and older trunking systems, its absence of native P25 Phase II digital support limits its use in newer public safety environments. Overall, for dedicated analog monitoring, it remains an excellent, high performance investment.
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