Uniden BC245XLT Handheld Scanner by Uniden
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Digital camera reviews of Uniden BC245XLT Handheld Scanner
Digital camera Review: An incredible scanner at an incredibly low price
Summary: 5 Stars
As police and fire radio systems become more complex with the advance of technology, Uniden has hit another home-run with the release of their Bearcat 245-XLT portable scanner. This radio not only scans standard "conventional" frequencies, but also allows you to follow sophisticated "trunking" radio systems (Motorola and Ericsson) now used by public safety agencies across the nation.....and it does this at a very low price. Unlike earlier trunking scanners, the 245 allows you to "trunk" multiple systems at once and scan conventional frequencies all at the same time! The scanner is also computer programmable and controllable, it has priority, weather alert, air, marine, railroad fast-scan capabilities, etc. It's an amazing radio you can use at home, on the road, at sporting events, too.Digital camera Review: Newest Technology, Many Improvements
Summary: 4 Stars
This scanner is Uniden's answer to key complaints about their first generation "Trunk Tracker" scanners. The BC-245XLT will now track multiple trunked radio systems simultaneously, it will scan conventional and trunked systems simultaneously, and it will now track EDACS (TM) trunked radio systems. Other new features include computer interface port, "Smart Scanner" programmability via telephone modem (a feature requiring a 900-number call at $0.99/min.), and cloning capability.
Otherwise, this radio is similar in operation and functionality to its predecessor, the BC-235XLT. It features 300 channels, 12 band coverage from 29-956 MHz (excluding cellular and 512-806MHz), Service Search, attenuator, automatic display lighting, and other unique features.
On the downside, the radio delays for 5 seconds between scanning trunk systems even if no signals are detected.
Overall, this is a great radio for the money. It is the best available technology for scanning enthusiasts who want to monitor the modern trunked radio systems in use by numerous public service agencies worldwide.
Digital camera Review: A must have for trunked radio systems
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the BC245XLT for almost a week now. It is a very good radio, especially since it is the only radio now available that can scan both Motorola and GE (EDACS) trunked radio systems. The instructions are a little confusing, but well worth it to have this scanning capability. 300 channels makes it easy to scan most frequencies in your area!