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Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner, 500-Alpha-Tagged Channels, Close Call Technology, PC Programable, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, Racing, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety.
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Brand | Uniden |
Color | Multicolor |
Number of Channels | 500 |
Special Feature | search channels more efficiently |
Talking Range Maximum | 50 Kilometer |
Tuner Technology | UHF |
Voltage | 3 Volts |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Product Dimensions | 2.17"D x 4.33"W x 7.28"H |
Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
About this item
- LISTEN IN AND STAY INFORMED, this sophisticated scanner has 500 alpha-tagged channels in a convenient compact design with loads of features. Close Call RF capture technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters and the Do Not Disturb Mode prevents Close Call checks during a transmission.
- LISTEN TO OVER 40,000 FREQUENCIES, you can listen to both civilian and military bands, including Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Weather, Marine, Aircraft, Railroad, Civil Air, Amateur radio services, and Racing events.
- SEARCH MORE EFFICIENTLY with 500 Alpha-Tagged Channels finding the channel you want to listen to is easy, with 500 channels divided into 10 storage banks. Organize your channels by department, location, area of interest, or any other way you prefer. Alpha Tagging lets you assign names to your channels, so you can keep track of who you are listening to.
- LIGHTWIEGHT PORTABLE DESIGN, take this Bearcat handheld radio scanner with you on the road, or on outings. It packs plenty of features, the orange backlight display is easy to read, even in low light conditions.
- GET STARTED LISTENING RIGHT AWAY with convenient Pre-sets for the most popular searches. Frequencies are preset in ten separate Non -Digital Police/Fire/Emergency, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing search bands. This makes it easy to find channels that interest you.
- EXCELLENT HAND-HELD SCANNER (Please note: model BC125AT is NOT suitable for Trunking or Digital Radio system monitoring, (e.g. Project 25, DMR, NXDN). Some Police/Fire/Emergency/Public Safety Agencies in larger cities are switching over to DIGITAL Trunking systems. If you live in an area where Trunking or Digital Radio systems are used, you need to upgrade to a Uniden Digital model (“D” stands for Digital), such as models BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD996P2, BCD325P2, or HomePatrol-2.
- NOTE: The product does not have 2-way communication, is only a scanner for receiving radio transmissions
- How can we help? Uniden Customer Support web site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting, Web site: https://uniden.com/pages/support-1 . Contact customer support at email: custsupport@uniden.com or phone: 1-800-297-1023.
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Battery life | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Easy to use | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 3.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 3.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Sharkoo | BaoFeng Tech | The Factory Depot | DistributionEmpire |
talk range maximum | 50 kilometer | 5 kilometer | 50 mile | 15 kilometer | 2 miles |
number of channels | 500 | 128 | 1000 | 300 | 99 |
power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Ac | Battery Powered |
battery quantity | 2 aa, 2 product specific | 1 lithium metal, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v | 1 lithium polymer, 1 lithium ion | 2 aa, 1 lithium ion | 4 aa, 5 lithium ion |
tuner technology | UHF | UHF | UHF, VHF | VHF, UHF | UHF |
water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | waterproof | water resistant | not water resistant |
voltage | 3 volts | 4 volts | 7.4 volts, 110.0 volts | 3.7 volts | 6 volts |
From the manufacturer
BC125AT 500 Channel Handheld Scanner with Alpha Tagging
Listen in and stay informed with the Uniden BC125AT Compact Bearcat Handheld Scanner. This sophisticated scanner with 500 alpha-tagged channels boasts a convenient compact design and loads of features. Close Call RF capture technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters and the Do Not Disturb Mode prevents Close Call checks during a transmission. With this Bearcat scanner, you can listen to military and civilian air bands. You can also get important weather and safety alerts.
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Listen to Over 40,000 FrequenciesThe Bearcat BC125AT handheld scanner gives you direct access to over 40,000 frequencies. You can listen to both civilian and military bands, including Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, weather, marine, aircraft, railroad, civil air, amateur radio services, and racing. |
Search More Efficiently with 500 Alpha-Tagged ChannelsFinding the channel you want to listen to is easy, with 500 channels divided into 10 storage banks. Organize your channels by department, location, area of interest, or any other way you prefer. Alpha Tagging lets you assign names to your channels, so you can keep track of who you are listening to. |
Lightweight, Portable DesignTake this Bearcat handheld radio scanner with you on the road, or on outings. It packs plenty of features in a lightweight, portable design. The orange backlight display is easy to read, even in low light conditions. |
Conventional | Analog Trunking | Digital Trunking | Database (Digital) | |
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Handheld | SR30C, BC125AT | BCD325P2 | BCD436HP | |
Base/Mobile | BC355N, BC365CRS | BCT15X | BCD996P2 | BCD536HP |
Unique | HomePatrol-II | |||
Use For | Events, Gifts, Amateur Radio, Rural Public Safety, NASCAR, Auto Races, Boat Races, Military, Marine, Railroad | Everything to the left, plus, Analog Public Safety, Technical user in areas w/o digital trunking systems | Everything to the left, plus, Digital Public Safety, Technical user in areas with digital trunking systems | Digital Public Safety Communications, Easy HomePatrol Programming by Zip Code |
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Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 2.17 x 7.28 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.01 pounds |
ASIN | B00772MR0K |
Item model number | BC125AT |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Radio Scanners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Special features | search channels more efficiently |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Multicolor |
Whats in the box | Civil & Military Aircraft Bands, Free Software Available Online, Usb Cable, Uniden Bearcat 500 Channel Alpha Numeric Hand Held Radio Scanner |
Department | Electronics |
Manufacturer | Uniden |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | August 26, 2011 |
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"The Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner has a feature called Close Call Technology. The Close Call RF Capture instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters and the Close Call Do Not Disturb Mode prevents close call checks during a transmission. This radio is compact and features Weather Alert technology and is capable of attaching to civilian and military air bands.Receives conventional channels on the following frequencies: (25-54 MHz) (108-174 MHz) (225-380 MHz) (400-512 MHz) ". Pre-Sets for Popular Channels
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Customers like the performance of the radio. For example, they say it works well enough for their needs and is easy to use. Customers are also happy with the scanner and sound quality. That said, opinions are mixed on reception, battery life, value, charging, and ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the radio. They mention that it works well enough for their needs, does everything they want, and is excellent. Some say that it's a fantastic little receiver at a great price. Overall, customers are happy with the BC125AT and the software that you can download for free.
"...Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, I can confidently say that it is one of the best handheld scanners I've ever come across...." Read more
"...This also works for close call channels. Cons - there are a limited number of lockouts - 100 temporary and 100 permanent...." Read more
"...It does work pretty well...." Read more
"...Free programming software: It's no-frills, but it does everything I want, include setting tone codes and text tags, without all the fuss of using..." Read more
Customers like the scanner. They say it's a great starter scanner, with good sound quality. They like that it can scan for strong transmissions close by, and that the search scan function is good with great speed. Customers also appreciate the service search function, which makes data entry a breeze.
"...500-Alpha-Tagged Channels: The ample storage space allows me to easily categorize and store a plethora of channels, making scanning and retrieval a..." Read more
"Great scanner for the casual user. My area still uses radio frequencies, but some have moved to encrypted frequencies. Know your area...." Read more
"...Other than that, this is a very nice scanner for under $100...." Read more
"...for fire paging and ambulance to hospital comms, it does not receive police and fire services in my area for two reasons;1...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the radio. They say the audio is loud and clear, it has strong reception quality, and it picks up railroad communications loud and clearly. The volume is ample, and locking out is quick and easy if needed. It is capable of listening up to 18GHz, has good sensitivity and noise rejection, and has decent listening times.
"...comes in with full bars (signal strength indicator) and the audio is loud and clear considering the small speaker and my using it indoors with the..." Read more
"...Clear Audio Quality: The sound clarity is commendable, even in areas where signal strength can be a challenge...." Read more
"...Only downsides: max volume is still a bit quiet when trying to listen over a NASCAR engine, but you can still hear it fine overall...." Read more
"...It is capable of listening up to 18Ghz. Of course nothing really goes up that high, but you can even analyze wifi signals with it. Lots of fun!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the radio. Some mention that it's easy to program, find stations, and program them in manually. They appreciate the intuitive software and user-friendly interface. However, others say that it is not easy to learn and operate, daunting at first, confusing, and tedious.
"...Programming is daunting at first (and I mentioned that I'm still learning), but straight forward if one reads the manual..." Read more
"...It's like having a sixth sense for radio waves!User-Friendly Interface: The learning curve was minimal, and I found navigating through..." Read more
"Instructions were not too easy to understand." Read more
"...It turns your computer into a radio receiver. It lets software do the work of analyzing vs the bulky and expensive hardware would you have to buy..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the radio. Some mention that it's a great buy at the price, while others say that it was a waste of money. The stock antenna is not great, and it'll only work for RR monitoring. Dedicated race scanners are overpriced for the features included and difficult to program.
"...HF frequencies though which I plan on getting since this device was so cheap and easy to use...." Read more
"...Also great for RR monitoring. Not so great for modern PD’s as most have gone digital already it seems and this won’t pick those up." Read more
"...the top of the line, I consider the BC125AT to be the most remarkable value of any radio of this type I have ever seen...." Read more
"...Just adds a lot to the enjoyment of the hobby. Great purchase, good value, and a very satisfied customer." Read more
Customers are mixed about the reception of the radio. Some mention that the sound is loud and clear with good reception, sensitivity with the supplied antenna is good, and the actual receiver is amazingly good. However, others say that it hardly picked up any signal, did not receive any legible reception, and that the range is not very good.
"...services, aviation, or other frequencies, the reception has always been crisp and clear...." Read more
"...It hardly picked up any signal. It must be a very close range option. I was hoping it would scan and find any frequency that you can listen to...." Read more
"...However, unlike turning a priority channel on, normal reception is unaffected while receiving other channels...." Read more
"...The BC125AT also comes with a separate NOAA weather radio scanner and can be programmed to turn on in an emergency...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the radio. Some mention it's awesome, while others say it didn't last long. Some say it charges batteries for 14 hours, yet less than that maybe a few hours of listening.
"...only complaint is that the batteries that came with my scanners do not hold a charge for as long as I'd like...." Read more
"Battery did not last long, did not pick up channels, relatively difficult to program." Read more
"...Audio quality is good, no complaints there. Battery life is okay, roughly 7 hours out of two high quality rechargeable batteries...." Read more
"...But the built is nice, the battery only lasts a few hours even after charging for a full day. Overall it seems like a good scanner." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the radio. Some mention that it uses standard AA nicads that can be recharged while installed. The radio comes with rechargeable batteries and a charge cable. However, others say that it takes a long time to charge and makes no sense.
"...Here is the problem... It is painfully slow to enter all the driver's information in manually. Remember doing that with old flip phones?..." Read more
"...* USB rechargeable: The unit uses standard AA nicads (included) that can be charged in the radio with a USB cable (included)...." Read more
"...I do have a couple complaints... it takes 7 or 8 seconds to turn on and boot up before received audio starts coming from the speaker...." Read more
"...THE BAD (or at least, not as good)• The included rechargeable batteries are decent but the charger in the Uniden is set by time only in hours...." Read more
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Sensitivity is great. A local (not geographically) weather channel comes in with full bars (signal strength indicator) and the audio is loud and clear considering the small speaker and my using it indoors with the provided antenna. I purchased a separate antenna for the bands I want to use (aviation) for even better performance. Programming is daunting at first (and I mentioned that I'm still learning), but straight forward if one reads the manual (which was supplied with my unit and is also available as a downloadable PDF). Many on-line videos are available detailing the programming and operation of this unit and the XLT version which is nearly identical in operation. The unit is pocketable and compact, and fairly lightweight for its class, although some (long) antennas may need removal to make it practical to pocket. The shorter antenna provided isn't that obtrusive though. Don't believe those who say the programming is overly hard. Once done a couple of times, it becomes easier and easier with use and is really pretty simple. The number of adjustments available is what makes it a bit overwhelming at first so it is best to go with the default settings and learn the features one at a time (slowly) as most aren't that essential for basic operation but are valuable later on.
500-Alpha-Tagged Channels: The ample storage space allows me to easily categorize and store a plethora of channels, making scanning and retrieval a breeze. It's especially useful for avid listeners like me, who have numerous frequencies of interest.
Close Call Technology: This is the feature that genuinely sets the Bearcat BC125AT apart. The ability to automatically detect and tune into local transmissions without the need for pre-programming is nothing short of fantastic. It's like having a sixth sense for radio waves!
User-Friendly Interface: The learning curve was minimal, and I found navigating through the channels and settings intuitive. The alpha-tagging feature is a godsend, allowing me to label channels with custom names, making it easier to identify what I'm listening to at a glance.
Compact & Durable Design: It's lightweight and fits perfectly in my hand. Despite its compact size, it feels robust, ensuring longevity and durability.
Clear Audio Quality: The sound clarity is commendable, even in areas where signal strength can be a challenge. Whether it's emergency services, aviation, or other frequencies, the reception has always been crisp and clear.
In summary, the Uniden Bearcat BC125AT has genuinely elevated my scanning experience. For anyone in the market for a reliable, feature-packed handheld scanner, this is the one to go for. Highly recommended!
What I don’t like is the horrible instructions. I was ready to return it and I decided to go on you tube to figure out how to unlock it. The instruction manual had different instructions than the web did to reset it. The web worked, instructions did not.
When I got it, several channels where programmed and it immediately locked and nothing I could do to unlock it until I found the instructions on the web. I suspect this was returned and resold.
The unit itself is easy to program once the kinks are worked out, which was nearly three hours. Go to YouTube for more clear instructions. We used one bank and were able to program EMS, Sheriffs department, and forestry in it and the best part, you can program with the frequency what each setting is. When police calls come over, it reads “”police” and so on. Once you use a scanner, you appreciate this feature.
Before buying, be sure your area is not on digital broadcasting as this unit is analog. Any broadcast that starts with an “8” is digital. Our state police here use digital and those scanners are very expensive.
There are many sites on the web that you can find all the scanner frequencies as so you can program the Uniden Scanner. Some list every single broadcast frequency’s being used in your area, most of which are construction companies.
It comes with a charging cord to plug into a PC to charge it. If you have a USB wall plug, works that way as it doesn’t come with an AC adaptor. The battery life is about six hours which is disappointing.
It’s pretty interesting to listen to the broadcasts.
The unit it self is five stars, the instructions are two stars.
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Since it has an antenna that is designed for aviation, rail, marine and weather and so much more it does a great job picking up signals from a great distance. I can listen to air traffic over a hundred miles away on a clear day and have awesome reception .
I used to have a scanner that was just for aviation that I paid over $300 for and for the value of this radio I am better reception and highly recommend it if you're a trainspotter or a plane spotter
米国から出荷だったので時間は掛かりますが配達期限までには届くので問題無しでした
梱包は海外からにしては簡素かな
- Costo
- Incluye baterías recargables AA
- Diseño
- Peso
Contra:
- No tiene manual en español
- la versión de software es del año 2012 (pero es funcional)
- Para recargar las baterías es, a través, de equipo
- Muchos botones multifunciones (pero es para ahorrar espacio)
Conclusión: si lo recomiendo, pero deberán de ver muchos videos de su manejo o pasar algún tiempo traduciendo el manual