Price: $400.30 - $322.74
(as of Nov 29, 2024 10:37:10 UTC - Details)

The BCD325P2 comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. It also includes support for the latest APCO Project 25 Phase II systems.
The BCD325P2 comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. It also includes support for the latest APCO Project 25 Phase II systems.
Scan and search 25,000 channels. With Close Call RF capture technology, this scanner will automatically tune to the signals nearest you, so you can keep track of what's going on in your area.
Quick-Key System Access (100 Keys), allows you to quickly access the systems you us the most often. Uniden Police Scanners feature simple to set up keys to the systems you want to hear. Press them to enable or disable the system.
GPS Location-Based Scanning, connect this scanner to an optional GPS receiver and it will automatically select programmed systems based on your exact location. You'll save time by scanning only the local signals.
S.A.M.E. Weather Alert, supports Specific Area Message Encoding weather alerts. During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area.
DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode - Instantly Detects and Displays the Sub audible Tone So You Can Quickly Determine the System Settings.
System / Channel Number Tagging - provides rapid access to a specific system or channel. Battery life depends on factors such as device usage, temperature, and battery capacity.
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: Susan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic choice if you need a handheld P25 Phase II scanner
Review: There are not a lot of choices out there for P25 Phase II handheld scanners, but when I decided to get back into the hobby and discovered my old Radio Shack Pro-94 could no longer pickup most of the transmissions in my area, most of what I wanted to monitor had moved to P25, it was time to invest in a new scanner.One of the major groups I wanted to monitor used P25 Phase II, which greatly limited my choices for scanners, there are not a lot of scanners in this space that were not terribly expensive. After a bit of research I chose the BCD325P2, as a good mid-range P25 Phase II capable scanner.Many reviews state this scanner is nearly impossible to program, I have to disagree. If you are more familiar with the older bank-style programming, then yes, it is different and you do have to think differently when programming this scanner, but once you wrap your head around the System/Site/Group/Channel hierarchy this scanner uses, it is actually not bad at all to program it. It took me less than half an hour to enter the two major trunking systems in my area, that consisted of 4 sites with about 200 channels that I split into about 8 groups, and this was programming it by hand, not using a computer. So if you take the time to understand its method of storing systems, then you will not have any issue programming this. Yes, it has more steps to program than the Pro-94 I had before, but the flow of it is pretty easy once you understand it. So my advice is to understand the methodology of this scanner before trying to program it, you will have an easier time.The screen is crisp and easy to read in good lighting, or in darker lighting by using its backlight. the buttons all have nice solid tactile feedback as well as key beeps, you absolutely know when you have hit a button. For such a small unit, its built-in speaker was plenty loud enough for me, it does have a earphone jack for either private listening or listening in a noisier environment.The only real downside of this scanner is it chews through batteries. It uses two AA batteries, and with good alkaline batteries will last 6 to 8 hours. I would highly recommend using rechargeable batteries in this unit. It does come with two NIMH rechargeable batteries, but they are mediocre quality, I would buy a couple sets of good ones and then charge them overnight and you should get a good days listening with 2 to 3 sets that you charged overnight.The manual is pretty cryptic if you are not really familiar with scanning and the technology this scanner uses, it does pretty much cover everything, but not in the most logical way, I would say it is not written for the beginner. There are some good resources you can find online that will help you get going with this scanner.If you are looking for a good P25 Phase II handheld scanner, this unit would be very hard to beat at its price point. If you are willing to put in the effort to understand this scanner, then you will get a lot out of it.

Reviewer: Q
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This scanner is good but pricey!!!
Review: I got this as renewed and it arrived in like new condition. I have seen many reviews on this scanner many people complain they are too hard to program, have poor battery life and poor receive. I think for what I paid this a very good scanner. They are not hard to program with software that is available online, many with a free 30 day trial. The receive is good with the provided antenna and even better with an external antenna. Amazon has external antennas for around 10 to 20 dollars that will make a big difference in what you receive. Also depending on the batteries you have (capacity size) the scanner will run for 4 hours or more. I have rechargeable batteries , a 15 min charger and also a usb type power supply. This scanner for the price has many features the more expensive ones have at close to half the price and is more future proof than others in the same price range.

Reviewer: David O. DeWitt
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Don't be Overwhelmed
Review: A quick review of the Bearcat BCD325P2 scanner.I live in the mountains of Western Maryland. I seldom write reviews, but because the Amazon reviews have helped me with this purchase, I offer the following:In the good old days – you could buy a Bearcat table top scanner from an electronics or hardware store. They would give you a paper with local frequencies. You would choose 10 or 20 channels that allowed you to listen to fire, police, ambulances and more. Simply key in the frequency for each channel on the large keypad and start listening. Worked great for decades, but.. the frequencies changed and the table top became useless.I started listening to local calls on a phone ap. Worked great for years, but in the past few months, the number of calls broadcast on the ap dropped significantly. So I started reading.Last week I bought the BC125XT from Amazon for about $100. Thought I had a deal, but what I got was a hand held version of the old table top. It only got one alert channel, so I decided to send it back. It is easy to return items to Amazon via Staples.After more reading and researching – both on Amazon and other places, I realized that I needed a digital scanner. I read about trunking, talk groups and so forth. It was overwhelming and I nearly gave up.The Amazon reviews for the Bearcat BCD325P2 were mixed – some said it was easy, most said it was difficult. Being relatively unafraid of reading and applying instructions for any new item, I ordered the new scanner. I started reading the owner’s manual on-line and almost cancelled the order. Highly technical, and while I’m sure it was completely accurate, it was overwhelming.Then I did what I always do when a project seems out of my league – I went to YouTube. I watched several videos, and settled on a nine minute one by user “KD8GY” that explained in normal terms the relationship between the scanner, software from Free Scan and a $15 subscription to Radio Reference. KD8GY did a nice job of avoiding techo-speak, showing the scanner buttons, computer screens, keystrokes and so forth. It was only nine minutes, but condensed the thousands pages of forums, operating manuals and other much longer videos into one easy to follow procedure.Knowing that my new scanner was due the next day, I took 15 minutes to download Free Scan and Radio Reference to my laptop and then further download the frequencies for my Western Maryland region (provided by Radio Reference for the $15 subscription) into Free Scan – following the advice from KD8GY. When the scanner arrived today at 3:45pm, I assembled the unit and uploaded the frequencies from Free Scan on my laptop. In 15 minutes I was hearing multiple calls for local fire, police, helicopters, ambulances and so forth – just like the good old days.Bottom line – if you want to hear local scanner frequencies, buy the BCD325P2 from Amazon and get it in a day or two. After you order, watch the nine minute video from YouTube user KD8GY (or similar videos) before it arrives and follow the advice to download the Free Scan software and obtain the local frequencies from Radio Reference. Then just upload the frequencies to your new scanner. Hope this review helps scanner rookies like me looking for a nice scanner at a decent cost. Wish I had seen a review like this one before I started the process - hence my writing this one for prospective buyers. Have fun and happy scanning.

Reviewer: Geoff Grace
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great scanner. Worth every penny
Review: One flaw is the 8 hour battery life. But i understand that theres only 2 batteries compared to other ones with 3 which makes a difference. But 8 hrs is enough on 2 sets of rechargeables 2700mah being used to get me through the day. Love the fire tone out feature, the alerts for fto and stopping/alerting on fto or on whatever channel you assign it to on scan. Great display. Love the keypad tones on/off which also mutes the battery low beep. Shipping item arrived fast. Very easy via the freescan software and manually if you know what youre doing, to program. Great reception on all systems including simulcast, somewhat. Great scanner all in all. Thanks. Highly recommend

Reviewer: Wakey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have several demo "used" Uniden Scanners that show no wear all items were accounted for and working. The outer box 📦 might have been replaced but other than that the product is working fine. A very happy demo Amazon customer that saves money over the new price!! Thanks Amazon 😊

Reviewer: Darwin Padrón
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es un reto configurarlo. Hay que dedicar tiempo para aprender a usarlo y explotar sus capacidades al máximo

Reviewer: Shawn Mckinnon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent sound, reception, and clarity on the digital systems.. Love the fact that it does provoice with the 50.00 US upgrade..My only complaint would be, is that there are no lights under the keys.. I think this is probably because it uses only 2 double A batteries as opposed to 3 double A batteries in similar scanners that have a back light under keys... Defiantly NOT a deal breaker... This radio is small, and packed with features..

Reviewer: MJF
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: My first new scanner in 15+ years. I needed something up-to-date for P25, DMR and NXDN and this one works great (DMR and NXDN are paid upgrades unfortunately). Sensitivity on VHF is very good but poor on UHF and 700/800 MHz. It does work well in suburban Toronto with an outside antenna without overloading. As others have mentioned, this thing burns through batteries. The worst part though is that you get about 30-45 seconds warning before they suddenly die. Get an external AA charger and always have a second set ready! Programming by keyboard is possible but painful. Using your computer and some software (I use ARC-XT by Butel) is the way to go. The programming cable is included. The radio is all plastic but the quality seems excellent.

Reviewer: Tanner Reimer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Where today’s standards are for listening to emergency services this unit is the bare minimum for what you should put your money towards. I just got into this & im super happy with this as my first scanner. Super easy to program on a computer