There are many bearcat scanners on the market but ask anyone and Uniden is what I would recommend. Personally, I think Uniden is the best radio scanner brand in the industry. I can prove this through this review of the Uniden BC95XLT Nascar Bearcat handheld scanner. This is one of the most functional scanners I have used and I think everyone should know more about this model. I’m not being biased, this is actually a very good model.
Design
One thing I especially like about this is that he moved away from conventional black and made use of a navy blue color for his body. It’s a very nice innovative touch for a very high-tech device. The model is designed to be very useful for extreme flexibility and portability, perfect for all your outdoor needs. The dimensions of the device are 2.66” x 1.25” x 4.25” and it weighs just 6.0 ounces; Ideal for daily hand use. The model comes with a belt clip for easy portability. This adds security to the use of the device, and having it in your hands all the time would be inconvenient anyway.
The beautiful LCD screen has an orange backlight and very clear digits for easy reading even in different light conditions. You have the option of using AC/DC power or batteries to operate this device. This makes it easy to operate at home and outdoors. The long antenna is designed for extra efficient frequency reception and is really useful because the reception of this device is very good.
Scan and audio output
I have owned many Bearcat scanners, most of them also Uniden, but this model has the most channels I have found. It has 200 channels and 10 service banks. You can save up to 20 channels in each bank so you can separate the frequencies according to the categories you want. You can have them designated by department, by distance, or by other categories, whatever you prefer. But the device itself has six preprogrammed service banks that are already separated according to their departments: Police, Fire/Emergency, Aircraft, Ham Radio, Marine, and Weather channel banks. You can even search for unlisted frequencies used in your area through the 10 programmable search ranges.
The device also has the Close Call RF Capture feature that allows you to detect active frequencies in your neighborhood. You can also program a priority channel from each bank you’ve created so you can stay up-to-date with activities on the frequencies you want or need to tune in to.
The audio output of this model is similar to other models, with a maximum of 490 mW. The built-in speaker is 32mm in diameter and is an 8-ohm dynamic type for better audibility.
Other features
The usual features of Uniden scanners (key lock, two-second delay, and pager screen) are also found on this model. Key lock prevents accidental changes to radio settings. The two-second delay during scanning is one of the most important features for me because it prevents an important transmission from being interrupted. This feature allows all channels to remain tuned as long as there is activity on the frequency, and only after two seconds of no transmission will the scan continue. There’s also a memory backup for the device, so you won’t worry about the channels you’ve saved, even if there’s a power outage. Low Battery Alert informs you that your radio is nearing a power outage, and you can wait or change the batteries as soon as it is completely depleted. The NASCAR feature is also great for all those NASCAR fans who want to get excellent, clear and up-to-date reception on the sport.
conclusion
This is one of the best bearcat scanners on the market today. The Uniden BC95XLT Nascar Bearcat portable scanner is really very useful and I love the reception. I am confident in recommending this model to anyone who wants a great scanner with extreme functionality and great reception quality.