Uniden BCD396T TrunkTracker IV APCO Digital Handheld Scanner with 5500 Dynamic Channels

Defective and Poor Customer Service

I purchased this scanner on 09/25/08. When I tested it out, it had very poor digital reception. So I sent it to Uniden to have it repaired.I should have returned it to the place of purchase for a new one, but since I thought it wasn't their fault it didn't work, that I would just send it back...

A good scanner

It is quite difficult to set up, but it is of great performance. The low frequency edge 25MHz is too large. It have to be zero.

Great performance after complicated setup

Whether you buy this as a toy or a tool, this is not a device that is going to spring out of its box ready to use. I consider myself fairly experienced in electronics and radio-related stuff and it took me several obsessive evenings of tinkering with the settings, reading and re-reading the...

BCD396 Scanner (trunking)

My experience with this scanner was mostly negative. The handbook is like reading hyroglyphics. My scanner was defective with all the promised pre-programmed frequencies missing. No matter how closely I followed the manual, I could not get it programmed. The scanner itself is good style wise....

Uniden' best thus far (Top 5)

I have had this for ove one year now.and NO it is NOT my first scanner nor reciver for that manner.(Google, or Yahoo for Differences)I have Pretty much ALL of the BAy area in here: San Francisco, Santa Clara, Marin Novato, ALameda City,Oakland EtcWith about 40 percent of space left to experiment...

Comparison for BCD996tT Baseunit and this Portable Version

I've seen and used both and I would recommend getting the BCD996T instead of the portable version unless you really need something to work in the event of a power outage or without power.I've had a portable BC245XLT in the past, and I find I'm either using it within a vehicle or at home where...

This is an outstanding product. I have owned Unide scanners before, but this one stands alone. The Quality is remarkable from the outside to the exceptional audio. It comes with all needed accessories, and Uniden provides free software to control and program the scanner. There is no shortage of...