BCD160DN
BCD160DN
Feature-Packed Digital Handheld Scanner
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DCS/CTCSS DIGITAL CODE RAPID DECODE
Instantly detects and displays the sub audible tone or digital code so you can quickly determine the system settings.
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PRELOADED DMR/NXDN*
The scanner comes preloaded with DMR and NXDN so you can start using your scanner as soon as you take it out of the box.
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QUICK SEARCH
Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency or enter a frequency and start searching.
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PC PROGRAMMING
Use the free Uniden software BCDX60DN SS and BC VUP to manage your scanner’s Profiles, Favorites Lists, Databases, and firmware updates.
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1000 ALPHA-TAGGED CHANNELS
Alpha Tagging lets you assign names to your channels so you can keep track of who you are listening to. Organize your channels by department, location, area of interest, or any other way you prefer.
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COVERAGE FREQUENCIES
25-512MHz, 758-824MHz, 849-869MHz, 894-960MHz.
The Uniden BCD160DN sets the standard for performance, features, and innovation. Exclusive features like Band Scope Rapid System/Channel Number Tagging, Narrow-band Reception, and a complete suite of search features help you detect those elusive signals faster than ever. Uniden Digital Scanners offer you more than ever before.
*Trunking and other digital modes, including APCO P25 are not supported. For these digital radio systems monitoring, please check out Uniden models SDS100, SDS200, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD996P2, BCD325P2, or the HomePatrol-2.
BCD160DN Radio Scanner
Hand Strap
Rubber Antenna
USB Cable
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Reviews for BCD160DN
Customer Reviews
Great radio lots of selections for digital , analog fine tune. Thats the solution for this product,being you have at your disposal, the digital choice,volume offset,digital waiting, just make the correct choice like going to 0 under digital waiting
I bought the BCD160DN to monitor aircraft, amateur radio (analog FM, DMR, and NXDN) and analog Public Service frequencies (EMS, Fire, Police) for my area of Vermont and Eastern NY State. The scanner is very easy to program using the free, downloadable programming software right from the Uniden.com website. The same programming software is also used for the desktop/mobile BCD260DN scanner, which I also use in my home.
I am happy to report that the scanner is designed with (10) user-defined channel banks, so it's an easy matter to sort your listening preferences into logical, easy to find groups. The scanner excels at both traditional analog FM reception, as well as digital DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) and NXDN (Next Generation Digital Narrowband). Audio quality is excellent on both analog and digital. DMR is used for not only amateur radio, but for many businesses as well. NXDN is the digital protocol of choice for many of the larger railroads in the USA (although they're still using analog FM here in VT). If DMR and NXDN meet your needs, the BCD160DN has both digital modes already built in, so you won't have to invest in any firmware upgrades to receive them.
My area of the world still uses analog FM for Public Service frequencies because of the mountainous terrain. That being said, many urban areas have moved EMS, Fire, and Police to the P25 (Project 25) digital format, which this scanner is not designed to receive. Be sure 'what' types of transmission are used in your area before ordering! If it's P25 you need, you're better off with a scanner such as the BCD996P2.
The BCD160DN form factor is very similar to that used for the BC125AT handheld scanner. Battery charge times can be changed from the 14-hour default to a much more reasonable 3-hour timeframe. With 1,000 memory channels available, there's plenty of room for your favorites, and then some! While the BNC rubber 'duck' antenna is adequate for nearby action, the BNC antenna connector allows hookup to external mobile or base antennas, which will substantially improve reception.
I really like the ease of operation for this scanner, and its companion desktop, the BCD260DN. I think you will, too.
It is falsely advertised it took us over a month to figure it out and now can't return it
