BCD325P2
BCD325P2
Compact Digital Handheld Scanner
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The Uniden BCD325P2 handheld police scanner has it all - Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, location-based scanning, and more. You can search and program 25000 dynamically allocated channels. Use the 100 quick keys access to quickly access the system you use the most. Add to that TrunkTracker V and S.A.M.E weather alerts, the BCD325P2 is an excellent digital police scanner for professionals and enthusiasts.
What's In The Box
BC325P2 Radio Scanner
USB Cable
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Belt Clip
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TrunkTracker V
Receives all unencrypted, non-proprietary radio systems including, APCO-25 Phase I and Phase II digital, Motorolla, EDACS, LTR, conventional analog and P25 digital channels.
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Close Call™ RF Capture with DND
Provides information about nearby radio transmissions. Comes with Do-Not-Disturb feature which checks for Close Call activity in between channel reception so active channels are not interrupted.
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Location Based Scanning
Connect to a compatible GPS receiver and it will automatically select programmed systems based on your exact location.
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25,000 Dynamic Channels
Scan and search 25,000 channels. This scanner will automatically tune to the signals nearest you, so you can keep track of what's going on in your area.
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DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
Instantly detects and displays the sub audible tone so you can quickly determine the system settings.
Note: Resource downloads are supported on Windows systems. Mac compatibility is limited (Radar Detectors supported). Broader support coming soon.
Reviews for BCD325P2
I didn't buy this scanner from Uniden; I did buy it from Bearcat Warehouse, though. With this review, I'll go over a few different topics and what the downsides and upsides are.
I bought the radio for $400, open box.
Usability
Manual
Battery Life
Scanning
Programming
Overall/Final Thoughts
USABILITY:
At the start, I was very confused about how to use the radio and get around it. But after a little bit of manual browsing and a few Google searches later, I found out how to actually navigate the radio (adjust volume, squelch, system, etc). I'm still a little confused on what different symbols mean, but with more time, I will certainly have the whole thing memorized. Overall, usability isn't an issue, and I think it's pretty simple.
MANUAL:
The manual is long and of medium difficulty to understand. I think that some of the reviews I read describe it as "only a rocket scientist could read it" but that's really just not true. Anybody who knows at least a little bit about radio understands most of it. I could see an absolute beginner getting quite confused with it, though. Really, I would buy a simpler scanner first or get more educated before buying this scanner. I have a BC355N as well (that was my first scanner), and it certainly helped me understand how scanners work a lot better with no prior scanning experience, just a little GMRS/FRS operation.
BATTERY LIFE:
Okay, I've seen a lot of people talk about it, and I can certainly agree that the battery life could be better. If I were Uniden, I would've made it so you would need more batteries for this guy. I understand size constraints, but I think it'd be valid to make it a little bigger for more batteries. Battery life while scanning can be literally 2-3 hours, and if you're on one channel, you can get a good 5-6 hours. Keep it off if your not listening, keep a battery charger and some extra batteries on you. Takes two AAs.
SCANNING:
I don't use this feature a whole lot because I'm more of a stay on one channel kinda guy, but I haven't really found it very good. I think I am just using it wrong, though. My issue is that it won't stay on one county while I scan. Otherwise, it's fine.
PROGRAMMING:
I literally see no reason why people should spend extra money on "professional programming". Barebones computer knowledge and you're set. Literally all you need to do is get FreeScan, load it up, sign in to your RadioReference account, enter the country and county, select the channels you want, put it on the scanner, and repeat. I'm oversimplifying it a little but thats pretty much what it is. Programming it is simple and the extra cost isn't worth it.
OVERALL/FINAL THOUGHTS:
5/5 stars, certainly worth my money. Great for the budget. Of course, I would've preferred one of the SDSs, but I don't have that kinda money. Good for what it is, underrated scanner. Buy it. Also, if your not picking anything up, it's probably not the radios fault, its probably your fault.
Crazy expensive and terribly hard to program. Needs longer battery life. Seems to be working well. A basic easy to program scanner with good battery life would be much better. I would consider buying multiple scanners if I could find one with these features.
Really liking the scanner, don't get as much as I thought I would. Could be my programming or need a better antenna. Still a good scanner!
