The Uniden BCD396XT adds a multicolor backlit display, a whopping 15,000 more channels of memory, and other features to its little brother, the BC346XT. Program up to 25,000 channels or 500 trunked systems in dynamic memory. GPS support gives you location-based scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation with a compatible GPS unit. Fire Tone-Out Alerts you when fire pages are issued, and Band Scope gives you a graphic representation of signal activity. Close Call RF Capture tunes to nearby signals with no programming needed, and so much more. Plus, PC programming and control makes setting up the scanner easier than ever.

A versatile handheld scanner with a wealth of advanced features.

Advanced Heandheld Scanning With TrunkTracker IV

TrunkTracker IV Technology

TrunkTracker IV with Control-Channel Only scanning and I-Call monitoring tracks voice traffic on P25, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR Trunked systems.

25,000 Channels With Close Call Technology

Create up to 9,000 total conventional channels, trunked channels, and trunked system frequencies for quick recall. The BCD396XT also boasts Close Call RF capture technology, which allows it to instantly tune to signals from nearby transmitters, so you can stay on top of what's going on in your vicinity.

Location-Based Scanning

Location-Based scanning automatically selects programmed systems based on your location when connected to a compatible GPS receiver.

Fire Tone-Out Search

The BCD396XT determines the tones received for easy tone-out programming.

Alpha Tagging

Alpha tagging lets you assign an alphanumeric name to each System, Site, Channel Group, Channel, Location, Custom search range, SAME group, and Tone-Out. You can use 16 characters per tag.

Band Scope

Get a graphic representation of signal activity, great for finding active channels.

Temporary Lockout

Automatically unlocks channels when you cycle power.

DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode

The BCD396XT instantly detects and displays the subaudible tone so you can quickly determine system settings.

S.A.M.E. Weather Alert

S.A.M.E., aka Specific Area Message Encoding, weather alerts are supported. During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area.

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PC Programming/Control

Use Uniden's software for conveniently setting up your scanner without having to do everything individually via the hardware interface.

Additional Features

• Multi-Colored Display Backlight
• Continuous Band Coverage
• Audio AGC
• Automatic Digital Threshold Adjustment
• Temporary Lockout
• Search with Scan
• NAC Decoding
• Public Safety Scanner
• System / Channel Number Tagging
• Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head
• Individual Channel Volume Offset
• Priority ID Scan on trunked systems

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	--	--