Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner (Black)

Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner (Black) Reviews

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Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner (Black) Feature

• Handheld scanner for monitoring police and fire signals, weather transmissions, ham radio bands, and more
• 100 channels and 10 banks; Close Call RF technology identifies nearby signals
• 6 preprogrammed service searches, including public safety, railroad, and marine
• Compact design fits comfortably in hand; easy-to-read backlit display
• Runs on 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries

Versatile, compact, and easy to use, the Uniden BC72XLT handheld scanner 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. 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, and a comprehensive memory that holds up to 100 programmed channels (10 per bank).

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 BC72XLT 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.

A scanner is fairly useless if you can't decipher the transmission, which is why the BC72XLT is outfitted with triple-conversion circuitry. The technology virtually eliminates any interference from IF images and clarifies the selected frequency, so you needn't strain to pick up certain words or phrases. And 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.

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 measures 2.75 by 4.5 by 1.25 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Scanner, AC adapter, flexible antenna, belt clip, frequency guide, user's manual.

Uniden NASCAR scanner

Tune in to your favorite drivers and teams, hear pit crew action, monitor track talk, or quickly tune in to emergency channels

100 Channels/10 banks

Designed to be compact for added flexibility and portability.

"Close Call RF Capture" Technology: instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters

Weather scan

Backlit display

Frequency coverage: includes the most interesting "action" bands where you can hear police, ambulance, fire, amateur radio, public utilities, weather, and more

10 Programmable search ranges: helps you find unlisted frequencies in use in your area

6 Preprogrammed service searches: public safety, railroad (by channel), air, marine (by channel), CB (by channel), GMRS/FRS (by channel), weather, news media, ham radio and special

2 AA Battery operation: use Alkaline for long life or rechargable for economy (batteries can be charged while in the scanner)

Priority scan: frequently scans the channels you have designated as priority channels

Delay : helps prevent missed replies during 2-way conversations

Headphone jack

Officially licensed by NASCAR

Black

Product dimensions: 4.5"L x 2.5"W x 1"H (not including antenna)

Antenna length: 6.25"

Includes AC adapter

Clamshell packaging

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