Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner
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Manufacturer: UnidenBrand: Uniden
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2012-01-29
Model: BC-95XLT
Publisher: Uniden
Studio: Uniden
Music Label: Uniden
Product features:
- Handheld scanner for monitoring police and fire signals, weather transmissions, ham radio bands, and more
- PC-programmable memory with 200 channels over 10 banks; Close Call RF technology identifies nearby signals
- Easily locate specific calls with 6 preprogrammed service searches, including public safety, railroad, and marine
- Compact design fits comfortably in hand; easy-to-read backlit display, lockable keypad for saving settings
- Runs on 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries (these can be be recharged while in the scanner)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner
Customer Review: It's a scanner: it scans. Otherwise nothing special about this one.
Summary: 3 Stars
BEST FEATURES? That it gets the 800 frequencies and its compact size.
WORST FEATURES? Too many steps to do stuff, too few buttons (replaced with "Function" button), on/off switch is NOT in the volume control as other scanners usally are.
RECOMMEND TO FIRST-TIME SCANNER BUYER? Most definately!
RECOMMEND TO PREVIOUS SCANNER OWNERS? No way! (You'll understand if you buy one.)
I've owned tons of hand-held scanners since the 60's, and this one has to be the most complicated one I've had when it comes to a few simple features. Searching can be a nightmare to get started. Most scanners only take the simple push of one button to instantly lock out a channel. Not this one: you have to first push the Function button, then Lockout. Anytime you have to push TWO buttons to operate a feature only makes it more complicated to use, especially in the dark. Even with a few other functions there are far too many buttons to press and steps to take. I think Uniden should have just put more buttons on it rather than make a "function" button. Heck, 1 more row of 4 buttons would have solve so many issues! The USB plug is a cool feature if I buy the program, but it seems like adding more complications to an already complicated item. I don't like having an On/Off button in front. I'm used to every scanner I've ever owned only taking a simple turn of the volume knob to turn on or off and this one is far from this easy. It does what it was designed to do: it scans. Not the finest sound quality I've heard. I think the best feature is the compact size. I ride a motorcycle and love having a scanner stuffed into my inside pocket with an earplug in my ear, and this one is perfect for this! I've always dreamed of the day when Uniden or Radio Shack would invent stubby antennaes for scanners (like 3-4 inches would be ideal). Don't get me wrong, I like this scanner and it was an excellent price for a scanner with so many channels. I would possibly recommend this scanner to a friend, but would certainly not buy another one in the future. I'll stick with my old Bearcat 100-channel or my Radio Shack 200-channel, both hand-helds. I only bought this one because of its compact size, which is about the only thing about it that I like so far. As for the reason it eats batteries so fast is because there is only 2. Every scanner I've owned that used only 2 batteries went through them fast! I usually try to find one that uses 4, then pack extra batteries along with me in my car or storage bag.
Many of you will no doubt disagree with my review. That's to be expected. But as I said, I've owned almost every brand of hand-held scanner ever made in the last 40+ years and THIS one has to be the most complicated to operate. Too many buttons to press/steps to take just to do 1 thing.
BUT: I will no doubt purchase Uniden again in the future because, in my opinion, they DO make the BEST scanners out there! Of the probably 15-20 Uniden scanners I've owned, mostly hand-held, THIS ONE is the most complicated to use and has the worst features and power button.
GREAT SCANNER for the first-time scanner buyer! Yes, it scans and searches. Yes, it's compact in size. But for us old scanner enthusiasts from back over the years I believe it's one to avoid.
Description of Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner
Nascar 200-CH ScannerWith the BC95XLTB handheld scanner, Uniden adds another 100 memory channels and PC programming ability to the enticing features on the BC72XLT model. Versatile, compact, and easy to use, the BC95XLTB offers a simple way to monitor the "action" bands, including police and fire channels (including rescue and paramedics), NOAA weather transmissions, business and industrial radio broadcasts, utilities, marine and amateur (ham radio) bands, air bands, and more. In short, the scanner keeps interested parties in the information loop.
Versatile, PC-Programmable Handheld Scanning
Easily Monitor "Action" Bands
You can use the BC95XLTB to monitor police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics), NOAA weather transmissions, business/industrial radio, utilities, marine and amateur (ham radio) bands, and air band transmissions. Of course, scanning the 32,000 available frequencies can be time-consuming and frustrating, which is why Uniden added such functions as Close Call capture technology, which instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters to help you detect and identify local signals.
PC-Programmable Memory
The BC95XLTB features a comprehensive memory that holds up to 200 programmed channels over 10 banks (20 per bank). You can program frequencies into the scanner's memory either manually or using optional PC software available from Uniden.
Preset Service Banks With Channel Scan/Search
The scanner also offers six preset service banks, with preset frequencies for police, fire/emergency, aircraft, ham, marine, and weather, making it easy to locate specific types of calls. And should you want to regularly monitor a few specific channels, you can designate them as "priority" channels. The BC95XLTB will then check those channels every two seconds while it scans each bank, so you never miss an important transmission. Other scanning functions include 10 programmable search ranges for finding unlisted frequencies in your area and a two-second scan delay that lets you hear any replies to the original transmission before moving on.
Don't Lose Your Settings
Thanks to the key lock, you won't accidentally change the programming while carrying the scanner in your pocket. Add in a memory backup that preserves stored frequencies even if the scanner loses power and an easy-to-read, backlit display and you're ready for virtually any scanning situation.
Additional Features
The scanner comes with a flexible antenna with a BNC connector, ensuring adequate reception in strong signal areas (a separately sold external antenna will further improve reception), along with an AC adapter. As an alternative, you can power the scanner using two AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries (the latter can even be recharged while in the scanner). The unit is also backed by a one-year warranty.
Note on Model Number
The "B" in the model number BC95XLTB refers to the box packaging that Uniden has transitioned over to from a clamshell on this product. The Uniden BC95XLT is the same exact product as the Uniden BC95XLTB and all devices themselves will display the model number BC95XLT.
What's in the Box
Scanner, AC Adapter, Flexible Antenna, Belt Clip, Frequency Guide, User's Manual.
Uniden Handheld Scanner Comparison
| Model |  BC72XLT |  BC95XLT |  BC346XT |  BCD396XT |
| Compact Size |  | | | |
| Battery | 2xAA | 2xAA | 3xAA | 3xAA |
| Channels | 100 | 200 | 9000 Dynamic | 25000 Dynamic |
| Pre-Programmed Service Banks | Police, Fire/EMS, Air, HAM, Marine, Weather | Police, Fire/EMS, Air, HAM, Marine, Weather | Public Safety, News, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special | Public Safety, News, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special, TV, FM |
| Close Call | | | | |
| NASCAR Model | | | -- | -- |
| Pager Screen | | | | |
| Weather Band | | | | |
| GPS Enabled | | | | |
| Weather Alert | -- | -- | SAME | SAME |
| Triple Conversion | | | | |
| CTCSS/DCS | -- | -- | | |
| Priority Channels | 10 | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Hyper Search (steps) | 180/Sec | 180/Sec | 300/Sec | 300/Sec |
| Hyper Scan | -- | -- | 100/Sec | 100/Sec |
| Alphanumeric Display | -- | -- | | |
| Band Scope | -- | -- | | |
| Analog Trunking | -- | -- | | |
| Backlit Display | | | | |
| Backlit Keys | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Trunking | -- | -- | Triple | APCO 25 |
| PC Programming | -- | | | |
| PC Control | -- | -- | | |
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