NEW UNIDEN BEARCAT BC125AT 500 Channel Handheld Scanner w/ Alpha Text Tagging. Versatile, compact, and easy to use. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close Call® RF capture technology designed to help you detect and identify strong local radio signals in your area. 

This scanner includes pre-programmed bank of standard conventional analog public service bands. Makes finding interesting active even easier. Listen to police, ambulance, fire, aircraft, marine, CB, public utilities, weather, and more. These are common for all areas in the US although services depend on your location. This scanner will not receive new digital services common in major metropolitan cities although most areas support simulcast transmission of basic police and fire dispatch on conventional analog. Visit radioreference.com to view a list of public service channels based on your county and city.

FEATURES:

  • 500 Channels - Lets you store your local frequencies for rapid scanning
  • Alpha Text Tagging - Each channel can be assigned an text name for easy identification
  • Close Call RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions.
  • PC Programmable - lets you program your scanner using user PC. (software may be downloaded from Uniden website)
  • Ten Pre-programmed Service Bands - frequencies are preset in separate Weather, Police, Fire/Emergency, Ham Radio, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing bands to make it easy to locate specific types of calls. 
  • Custom Search - lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges and search any or all of those ranges.
  • Quick Search - allows you to enter a frequency and start searching up or down from that frequency
  • Turbo Search - increases the search speed from 100 to 300 steps per second automatically for bands with 5 kHz steps
  • CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - rapid search for tones/codes during a transmission
  • Search Lockouts - allows you to lock out up to 200 search frequencies (100 temporary and 100 permenant) in Custom, Service, Close Call, or Quick Search modes.
  • Lock-Out Function - lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching. You must manually unlock these channels.
  • Temporary Lock-Out Function - lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching. You must manually unlock these channels.
  • Priority Channels - You can program one channel in each bank as a priority channel (10 priority channels total). The scanner checks that channel every 2 seconds while it scans the bank so you do not miss transmissions on those channels. (Default=Priority Off)
  • Priority Scan - lets you set the Priority feature to check each channel every 2 seconds regardless of whether or not the scanner is receiving transmissions.
  • Priority Scan with Do Not Disturb - lets you set the Priority feature to check each channel every 2 seconds as long as the scanner is not receiving transmissions.
  • Duplicate Channel Alert - lets you know when you have entered a frequency that is already registered on another channel.
  • Channel Storage Banks - the scanner has 10 banks. You can store up to 50 frequencies into each bank (for a total of 500 frequencies), so you can more easily identify calls.
  • Two-Second Scan Delay - delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel so you can hear more replies that are made on the same channel.
  • Do Not Disturb - prevents the scanner from interrupting transmissions during receiving.
  • Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner’s programming
  • Direct Access - lets you directly access any channel.
  • Display Backlight - make the scanner easy to read in low-light situations.
  • Direct Access - Lets you directly access any channel.
  • Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - provides adequate reception in strong signal areas and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage. You can also connect an external antenna for better reception.
  • Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power
  • Power Options - Use the supplied USB cable to charge the scanner through your computer or other USB charging port. You can also power the scanner using two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (included).
  • Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an error.
  • Battery Low Alert - warns you when battery power gets low. The Battery Low icon flashes (BATT) and a battery low tone sounds every 15 seconds until the scanner is recharged, turned off, or drained completely.
  • Battery Save - works when there is no transmission for 1 minute in Scan Hold mode and in any Search Hold mode (does not work in Priority Scan and Close Call Scan modes). This feature turns off RF power for 1 second and turns it on in 300ms intervals to extend the battery live.
  • Scan/Search Delay/Resume - controls whether the scanner pauses at the end of the transmission to wait for a reply. You can set the Delay time for each Channel, Close Call Search, Custom Search, and Service Search mode.
  • One Year Limited Warranty** provides protection through manufacture
  • Includes: BC125AT Scanner, Flexible Antenna, USB Cable for PC Programming/Charging, wrist strap, 2 AA recharageable batteries, and instruction manual. 
SPECIFICATIONS (see manual for complete list)
  • Scanner Band Coverage: 25-54,108-174, 225-380, 400-512 MHz
  • Channel Step Size: Auto 5/6.25KHz (Scanner)
  • Scanner Trucking Systems: n/a
  • Weather Channels: 7
  • Scan Rate: 80 channels/sec
  • Scan Delay: 2sec
  • Audio Output: 0.8W 
  • Power: 2 AA 2300mAh Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries, Connect to PC or USB AC adapter with supplied USB cable (5.0V DC 500mA) to charge Ni-MH batteries*
  • Operating Temperature: -4'F to +140'F
  • Weight: 6.2oz (w/o antenna and batteries)
  • Size: 2.6”(W) x 1.3”(D) x 4.5”(H) 
Visit policescanner411.com to discover what kinds of radio systems are used in your area to select the right scanner and get pointers to the best online frequency resources. 

The scanner has a built-in circuit to charge the Ni-MH batteries when the supplied USB cable is connected to a computer (NOT to a USB hub) or to an AC or DC adapter that provides USB charging power. 

** In the unfortunate event that your radio requires service, it is to be sent to the manufacture authorized service center. Warranty return instructions and service center contact information is provided in the instruction manual with the radio.

Returns accepted only on radio in new, fully operational, condition with all accessories and packaging material in original box.  Buyer responsible for return shipping charges. Returns may be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Radio may not be returned if damaged, opened or tampered with, or protective warranty sticker or film is removed. 

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