Uniden BC92XLT Bearcat Handheld Scanner by Uniden
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Digital camera reviews of Uniden BC92XLT Bearcat Handheld Scanner
Digital camera Review: Uniden BC92XLT Bearcat Handheld Scanner
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this item brand new as a gift. Like most products on Amazon, there are several companies and prices to choose from. For around $100.00, the price is reasonable. Especially if you are making purchases during a promotional period and shipping fees are reduced or free. It has plenty of channels, works well with batteries and holds a charge efficiently with alkaline or rechargable batteries. The unit charges automatically when plugged into 110 outlets or inverters if you are camping or relying on a generator. The manual is in paperback form and fairly easy to use and understand. It can be easily clipped to a belt or pant pocket and the antenna is easily removable for packing it away for a trip. The signal is strong and reception is clear most everywhere. The weather updates and sports frequencies are an added convenience. The display is easily lit if needed. You may need a police and fire catalog to obtain the frequency channel numbers with which to enter into the unit as it does not come preprogrammed. Overall, I am very satisfied with the purchase. Hope this helps...Thanks Amazon!Digital camera Review: Unit 57 Proceed Code 3 to a 5150 at......
Summary: 4 Stars
Hello All,
I purchase this scanner as a replacement for my BC200, which died after many many years of faithful service. I did a LOT of research online before I purchased this unit and when all was said and done, this scanner had what I was looking for at a price that was not hard to swallow. I read some of the reviews here and was a bit leery about being able to understand how to program the scanner BUT I can say quite confidently that IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL FOLKS! If you EVER owned a Bearcat scanner then programming, this unit will be old hat to you. This scanner still requires the old "hold-channel number- function-program-enter frequency-enter" key chain to program each channel. SURE, this may seem like a lot but for those of us using Bearcat Scanners this is the way it has been forever.
Now onto the features, I love the fact that you have all the frequencies already pre-programmed into the unit AND, the service band search is nice BUT why did Bearcat have to make it SO HARD to enter the search mode. My old BC200 had a button marked SEARCH that you pushed to start searching. My question to Uniden is why did you ELIMINATE the SEARCH BUTTON? In addition, some of the buttons perform multiple functions depending on which function of the function button your enter. (Are you confused yet?)
If Uniden is reading this, perhaps you could send me one of your scanners PRIOR to market for review. This would accomplish two things. One , it would give someone that has been a loyal Uniden / Bearcat fan for years a chance to see just how USER FRIENDLY your new product is, and second it would give you a chance to make corrections before market launch and avoid some negative feedback and drive higher sales.
Ok, enough said. If you are looking for a nice little scanner with a lot of bang for the buck, then I think you will be happy with the BC92XLT and all the features it provides. If on the other hand, you want a scanner that you can program and run while drunk off your butt and half brain dead, then this is not the scanner for you. My best advice to you is this, download and READ the instruction manual PRIOR to purchase and make your mind up for yourself.
Ciao!
Digital camera Review: Very Difficult to use
Summary: 2 Stars
This product is not for novices. The labeling on the buttons is extremely confusing. The instructions are not written for the layman either.Digital camera Review: Very Easy to Use....
Summary: 5 Stars
Its very compact,easy to program.I am gald I purchased this item..I have had different scanners with this one you can't go wrong...Digital camera Review: Very Impressed
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up with a big base scanner. This one is one eighth the size and picks up so much more. I programmed in over 50 local frequencies from the Internet and the scan features flies through them, so you don't miss much. The manual may seem a little intimidating but once you know the basics, the scanner will be easy to operate.
Some of the transmissions cut off and on periodically but I live out in the boonies, so that may have something to do with it. I live in an area that is susceptible to brush fires and floods, so this will come in handy. Quick delivery too, by the way. Thank you, Amazon.