Uniden BC72XLT Bearcat Handheld Scanner (Black) | 
| Brand: Uniden
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Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 1367
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 13 x 7 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: BC72XLT
Model: BC72XLT
UPC: 050633650394
EAN: 0050633650394
ASIN: B0002QIBNK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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.
Product Description
NASCAR, 100 Channel, 10 Banks Compact Scanner, Race Track Operation, Easily Programs & Selects The Race & Drivers You Want To Listen To, Pre-Programmed Service Searches, Public Safety, Air Marine, CB News Media, FRS, GMRS, Railroad, Ham, Specials & Much More, Weather Scan, Close Call RF Capture Technology, Instantly Tunes To Nearby Signals, Covers Bands 25-54, 108-174, 406-512 MHz.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
 small size, big performance January 23, 2007
Louie N. (Uvalde, TX United States)
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
As they say, "a little bit of knowledge goes a long way..." If you live in or near a big city, this scanner will do absolutely no good because large metropolitan police forces use a trunk communication system due to the large number of units at work at one time. These systems aren't actually scrambled, but due to high volume of calls, it would be hard of a single scanner unit to keep track of them so while you might be able to hear one end of the converstaion, you won't necessarily be able to hear the other.
This unit is perfect for smaller cities which use frequencies betweem 153.0000 and 169.0000 for their police communications. The unit is also good for tracking airport traffic and, as you know by now, NASCAR events. The best thing to do when scanning for new frequencies is to have access to a code book for your area so you'll know what you're listening to at the time.
If you're technologically-challenged in any way, you're better off letting someone who knows what they're doing program the basic channels for you. I like the fact that's it's a lot smaller and not as heavy as its predecesors. It's a conspicuous as a mobile phone and a lot easier to carry on your belt without it getting in the way.
 This is a good scanner if you don't want to scan the Police March 28, 2006
Serrano (Florida)
19 out of 32 found this review helpful
I don't know much about scanners so I read all the reviews and download the manual, read it and found out that the police frequencies where pre-programmed for scan. So I figured I could scan police frequencies. Well they forgot to write the part that says that all police frequencies are coded and you can't hear a thing. So if you want to scan anything but the police this is your scanner.
This scanner is great for airplanes
o.k scanner April 11, 2006
D. Urso (Arkansas)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is a good scanner if you do not mind having the 800 mhz unavailable. Easy to use. Good price. Long wait time if you need to return this item to Amazon. BC92XLT from J&R Electronics has the 800 mhz for $30 more.
 Not what I expected July 16, 2005
Sandra A. Mulligan (Lost River, WV)
15 out of 35 found this review helpful
I was shocked when this arrived and saw it was a " NASCAR " scanner. Granted the scanner may work wonderful, I will never know, and sure I could get a case to cover it, but I want this on my desk, I don't want to pay good money for a big surprise LOGO on the scanner.
Not that im against Nascar, I just don't want it on my desk and on my scanner. They should of mentioned that in the ad.
This one is going back.
Tiny Scanner, But BIG on Features! March 17, 2005
Metalmorphasis (WI)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
This scanner is about as great as they come for its size!
Bearcat has a solid reputation and has been around a long while.
Its loaded with features crammed into a tiny box no bigger than your cell phone and fits well in your shirt pocket.
What I like about it is that it goes anywhere, uses only 2AA batteries, and works a good long time before the juice runs out.
It also comes with an AC adapter that seems to even help boost the signal somewhat.
The reception is very good with its slap on antenna, and 100 channels, 25mhz on up to 512UHF, is more than enough for those most popular and famous citizens band radio, police and emergency frequencies.
You better get one!
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