Scanner Radio Reviews

Scanner radio reviews can be very helpful in guiding buyers on what to buy. Here are some of the more popular units currently available.

Uniden Bearcat BCD396XT Scanner

The BCD396XT is an upgrade over the 396T and comes with several useful features. These include the TrunkTracker IV with control-channel only scanning. The unit can also monitor voice traffic at LTR trunked systems, EDACS, Motorola and P25. The 396Xt also has 1 call monitoring.

There is also support for the rebanded systems.
Additional features include the APCO25 digital audio decoding, support for P25 conventional channels and it can set the digital decode threshold to APCO 25. Scanner radio reviews will also show it has support for EDACS ESK.

The control channel data output features permits the analysis of data without having to do intricate modifications. There is also support for GPS. The unit has support for the following step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz.

Uniden Bearcat BC346XT Scanner

The BC346XT is a trunking handheld scanner. The BC346XT is fitted with several features. These include multicolored displays, GPS and temporary lockout. The BC346XT can also manage the LTR, EDACS and Motorola systems. It can also handle various analog, non-digital systems very well.

Aside from the scanner, the package includes a PC serial cable 4′, an AD-1001 AC adapter, 3 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, a belt clip and the owner’s manual. Other features of the BC346XT include the TrunkTracker III, a location based scanning device and a startup configuration.

GRE PSR-600 Scanner

This digital scanner is designed to provide high voice quality and topnotch decoding. Apart from its large memory, the GRE PSR-600 also has digital triple trunking, an objective oriented interface and a scan list.

The CPU and DSP firmware may be upgraded. Another nice feature of the unit is that the programming is driven by a menu. The GRE PSR-600 also has the GRE V-scanner technology and remote control. There are also audible alarms, an automated digital tracker, and an indicator for determining the strength of any signal.

Other features include SKYWARN Storm Spotter functionality, an LCD display and weather reporting. The package comes with the USB cable, an AC adapter, the telescope antenna and a mounting bracket.

When you go through scanner radio reviews, it is imperative that you look into the details and specs. It is the only way you can tell if the product is a match for your needs.