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The BC365CRS is a multi-featured conventional channel scanner. Easily enter and store frequencies for police, fire/emergency, marine, air and more into 500 channels over ten banks. The scanner also features AM/FM clock radio with snooze and NOAA weather broadcasts. Receives conventional channels on the following frequencies: AM Broadcast (530-1700 KHz) (25-54 MHz) FM Broadcast (88-108 MHz) (108-174 MHz) (225-380 MHz) (406-512 MHz). In scanner mode press to start a limit search or to resume searching. In service select mode press to select police service. In fm mode, press to select the fm1 from memory bank. Note-if scanner receives interference or electrical noise move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Recommend changing the height or angle of the antennas. Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents
LISTEN IN AND STAY INFORMED! The Uniden BC365CRS is an affordable 500 channel all-in-one conventional Analog Scanner, Alarm Clock, and FM Radio with loads of features in a convenient desktop design.
500 CHANNELS: Get started listening right away with convenient pre-sets for the most popular searches, Non-Digital Police/Fire/Emergency, Weather reports, Marine, Aircraft, Amateur Radio, Railroad, and other bands. This makes it easy to find channels that interest you.
BUILT-IN FM RADIO & ALARM CLOCK: Save up to 30 FM stations in preset memories so you can instantly tune to your favorite local broadcast. Alarm Clock with Snooze and Sleep - Set the BC365CRS to wake you to scanning, a weather channel, or your favorite FM station.
ATTRACTIVE DESIGN: Ideal for Home Use. This all-in-one scanner features a fresh design that's attractive on your desktop and easy to read at night through its clear LCD backlit display. The buttons are nicely laid out for ease of use, so there's no fumbling around in the dark.
PRIORITY with DO-NOT-DISTURB: Store your most important frequencies into priority channels. When scanning, these channels are checked every 2 seconds, so you are more likely to catch important activity on these channels.
CONVENTIONAL ANALOG SCANNER This scanner is NOT for receiving DIGITAL communications (e.g. Project 25, DMR, NXDN). Some Police/Fire/Emergency/Public Safety Agencies in larger cities are switching over to DIGITAL Trunking communication systems. For Digital Scanners please look at other leading Uniden models.
How can we help? Uniden Customer Support web site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting, Web site: https://uniden.com/pages/support-1 . Contact customer support at email: [email protected] or phone: 1-800-297-1023.
Reviewer: Jerry H.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I have it on 24/7
Review: It has been easy to use and program. My area still uses non digital comms so its perfect for me. It maain use for me is the Airband. Not only does this radio look great on the desk it also performs very well. I have been quite pleased with this radio.
Reviewer: Rene' Conger
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great product
Review: It does exactly what itâs designed for and is easy to understand.
Reviewer: Gob Hoblin
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What the manual doesn't tell you
Review: It works and is constructed well, but there are a few quirks to be aware of, and the manual is disappointing. If you feel frustrated trying to get it to do anything, you're not alone!First, understand that this scanner does NOT support naming channels, and it also does NOT support CTCSS/DCS squelch. It's carrier squelch only. If you need these features, you'll want the next model up, the BCT15X.Next, here's how I programmed my scanner:- One bank is the amateur radio calling frequences.- One bank is the local amateur radio repeaters.- One bank is all the Family Radio Services (FRS), GMRS, and MURS frequencies.- One bank is the CB radio frequencies.- One bank is the local airport traffic control frequencies.- One bank is the state highway patrol frequency. (The city is on a digital trunked system so I can't program the city police in, only the state highway patrol.)- One bank is the frequency of my home intercom.Usually I leave the amateur radio calling frequencies bank and the home intercom frequency bank turned on, and I turn the others on whenever I feel like it. It's very easy to toggle a bank on and off, just press the number button of that bank (0-9).In the process, here's what I learned that the manual didn't make very clear:1. This an analog-only, non-trunking scanner, with a low price to match. You can listen to aircraft and air traffic control towers, amateur radio, satellites, nearby businesses, citizens band (CB) radios, FRS/GMRS/MURS walkie talkies, marine bands, and so on. You can NOT listen to trunking or digital communications, so if your city or county uses either of those, you'll need a trunking scanner such as the BCT15X (at 2x the price) and hope you want to listen to isn't digital, or a digital scanner such as the BCD996P2 (at 4x the price) and hope what you want to listen to isn't encrypted. California Highway Patrol still uses analog frequency 39.8 MHz so if that's all you need then you're good with an analog non-trunking scanner.2. The FM radio doesn't support HD radio.3. The difference between the BC365CRS and the discontinued BC370CRS is the clock on the 370 is radio controlled (self-setting) and the 370 supports the 800 MHz band and the AM broadcast band. The difference between the BC365CRS and the discontinued BC345CRS is the 345 supports the AM broadcast band.4. The manual doesn't explain how to tune to a specific frequency without programming it. The answer is you can't, except for FM Radio.5. The manual doesn't explain how to scan for FM Radio stations. You can't. Even in "search" mode, the squelch dial mysteriously has no effect through the FM Broadcast band. This is a failure of user interface design.6. The word "channel" means either a channelized frequency or a programmed channel. The manual conflates the two meanings. This is a failure of technical writing.7. The BC365CRS won't let you program whatever it believes to be an off-channel frequency such as 447.560 MHz which is an active frequency in southern California. If you try, it automatically chooses the next closest channel.8. Channel Bank 1 is always programmed channels 1-50, Bank 2 is channels 51-100, and so on. You have to infer this from the table on page 22.9. The manual on page 9 says, "Press 0-9 and HOLD to directly access any stored frequency." This is incorrect. Press HOLD to stop scanning, then type in the channel number (1-500), then HOLD again.10. The manual doesn't explain the difference between "Priority DND" and "Priority OFF".11. When programming a frequency, to cancel, just press the "./CLR" button to exit.12. The method for programming FM channels is completely different than for programming scanner channels. This is another user interface design failure.13. The two modes of tuning FM are "direct entry mode" and "channel memory mode". Direct Entry Mode is selected by pressing SVC/DIR. Channel Memory Mode is selected by pressing PRI/MEM. You're always in one mode or the other, just remember this.14. The different mode buttons are all over the place. There's the Limit Search mode (at the top), Service Search mode (top) and Scan mode (the SCAN button to the right of the numerical keypad).
Reviewer: marianne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great
Review: Instruction manual wasn't great but quick YouTube search later. All set! Well worth the money.
Reviewer: J P
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best bang for the buck
Review: I received this scanner a couple of weeks ago. I thought that the included telescoping antenna looked cheap, so I ordered an external antenna with it. The "better antenna" is worse than the one it came with. The scanner scans fast, gets very good reception and I'm able to listen to whomever is talking without coming in half way through a conversation because of the fast scan feed. For the price, I have nothing bad to say about this unit. I previously used a tidradio td-h3 and baofeng uv5r as makeshift scanners and insteading of scanning at 3-4 channels a second, this one does 70-90 per second so I never miss the start of a conversation.
Reviewer: Peachpicker
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Slightly Disappointed
Review: I originally purchased this scanner to supplement a 1989 vintage Bearcat 210XLT to be able to scan my local PD, FD, EMS "extra" frequencies". With the 210XLT only having 2 banks of 20 channels each, I was not able to have the capacity that I wanted. I thought that by having 10 banks of 50 channels each plus a much faster scan speed, this would fill the bill perfectly. To say I am slightly disappointed is a bit of an understatement. First off, the programming is not as difficult as some reviewers have indicated. Yes, it is a slightly different process than the 210XLT, but just read the instructions and you will be fine. My two biggest complaints are that the reception doesn't come anywhere close the the 210XLT. I have programmed them to the exact frequencies and sitting a few feet apart. The 365CRS only picks up approximately 60 percent of the transmissions that the 210XLT receives and most of the time it ends up dropping the transmission. I have tried programming on multiple banks and the problem still persists. My other complaint is regarding the quality of the built-in speaker. This speaker is pretty much next to useless. The audio sounds "tinny" and is difficult to understand. I plan to hook up a better quality external speaker in hopes of at least correcting this issue. I also have the squelch on both units set as sensitive as it will go but the reception has not improved. I have also tried relocating the unit and nothing has changed. If you plan to buy this with the hopes of listening to FM, you might as well forget that. I am virtually on top of an FM station and can just barely receive their programming. In closing, before you buy this, I would check out flea markets, auctions, etc and try to pickup an "older" Bearcat scanner if you want to stay with the brand. It is disheartening to see another brand go down the tubes as far as quality is concerned. If your locale is anticipating on changing to digital in the future, I would hold off and invest in digital equipment. Unfortunately, my area and surrounding counties have no plans to convert to digital in the near future.
Reviewer: Laurie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: As a content creator and technology enthusiast, staying informed is crucial for both my personal and professional life. That's why I was thrilled to add the UNIDEN UNNBC365CRS 500-Channel Scanner with Weather Alert to my arsenal of tools.Let me tell you, this scanner is an absolute game-changer. With its 500-channel capacity, I can monitor a wide range of frequencies, from local emergency services to weather broadcasts, ensuring that I'm always up to date with the latest developments in my area.The weather alert feature is particularly impressive. Living in an area prone to inclement weather, having real-time updates on storms, hurricanes, and other severe conditions is invaluable. The scanner's ability to automatically switch to the weather channel and alert me to any impending dangers gives me peace of mind and allows me to take necessary precautions to keep myself and my viewers safe.But the UNIDEN UNNBC365CRS is more than just a scannerâit's a powerful tool for content creation. Whether I'm live streaming breaking news events, capturing behind-the-scenes footage for my vlogs, or conducting interviews with local officials, having access to accurate and timely information is essential. With this scanner by my side, I can provide my audience with up-to-the-minute updates and engage them in meaningful conversations about the world around us.Installation and setup were a breeze, thanks to the user-friendly interface and comprehensive user manual. Within minutes, I had the scanner programmed with all the channels I needed, ready to start scanning and broadcasting.Overall, I couldn't be happier with the UNIDEN UNNBC365CRS. Its robust features, reliable performance, and seamless integration into my workflow make it an indispensable tool for both my personal and professional endeavors. If you're looking for a scanner that delivers unparalleled performance and keeps you connected to the world around you, look no further than the UNIDEN UNNBC365CRS.
Reviewer: sanane
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Steven robinson
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: finally. A Scanner that works. Must thank Amazon because i have returned two Radios but not returning this one. It does what i want it to do
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Customers like the functionality of the alarm. They mention it works great and does everything they need it to do. They appreciate the channel capacity. However, some dislike the channel selection. Opinions are mixed on the ease of programming, scanner functionality, value for money, sound quality, and reception.
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