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Your cart is empty.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.
A. Yeomans
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
The battery life is not great with the two batteries but I've always known this with Uniden scanners only having two slots for batteries. I'm in a current dispute with a fraudulent seller known as Emerccy on AliExpress for the same item. The seller recycles tracking numbers or uses other tracking numbers. You will never get the product you paid for. Thank God Amazon had the product at a slightly higher price but at least I received it on time. Be careful with AliExpress sellers.The scanner to me is easy to program due to having experience with Uniden scanners. The reception is great and Uniden scanners are pretty durable even if they seem fragile. I have several that have been dropped, tossed around in my backpack and still running strong after several years.
Anne M.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
I bought this Uniden BCD325P2 scanner on Amazon for $100 less than it was offered by other resellers. I was looking for a scanner that received P25 Phase 2 unencrypted digital trunked broadcasts. I am listening to fire and EMS calls in Lee County, Florida since I received it five days ago. Scanning site 2 at about16 miles away, the scanner would display between 1 and 3 bars of reception, sometimes 4 bars. Receiving the broadcasts was hit or miss, Sometimes I would hear broadcasts and sometimes the scanner missed calls. I purchased a Alinco REM-800B (Remtronix) antenna and replaced the scanner's stock antenna. With the new antenna it has a consistent 5 bars reception and the scanner appears to drop no calls.I tried programming the scanner by hand using the included instruction booklet. It was very frustrating and I decided to purchase ProScan software to program the scanner using the scanner's included USB cable and my Windows 10 laptop. With the ProScan software, programming the scanner was a breeze. I already had a Radio Reference account and the ProScan software quickly downloaded the frequencies and Talk Groups I wanted into the scanner.The $347 purchase on Amazon seems to be a good deal. But I added $43 for the antenna (including shipping) and $50 for ProScan. I already have a premium subscription to Radio Reference, but if you don't it is $15 for 6 months and $30 for a year subscription.
Lodovik
Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2024
This scanner is great! It’s small and easy to carry. You must buy keys from Uniden to unlock DMR and NXDN reception but P25 is already included. I would give it five stars if it weren’t for the extremely short battery life you get with the two AAs it needs.Included with the scanner is a set of two 2300 Nimh but they cannot be charged while using the scanner. The unit must be off to charge the batteries. You could always use a standard USB port to power the scanner, but it’s not always practical. These will provide about 5 hours of use when fully charged.With good alkaline batteries, you get about 3-4 hours of use. With Amazon alkalines, you barely get 2 hours. If you buy 2500 mAh Nimh rechargeables, you will get a more decent 6-7 hours. I bought a set of 8 EBL batteries and charger and I just keep a spare set with me when I’m away from home.Another thing to note is that this scanner isn’t easy to program. You will be well advised to use a third party program like ProScan to enter the frequencies as Uniden doesn’t provide one, which is weird.. There’s a lot of learning to do before you can enter and listen to P25, DMR and NXDN systems. This is what is called a « clean slate » scanner which means that, out of the box, it has nothing pre-programmed.
JMac
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
Love this scanner! Background: Have been into scanners for about 40 years or so. Worked in Fire/Rescue and Law Enforcement for the better part of 25 years. Some of my favorite scanners in the past have been the 246T, the 346XT, the 396XT and the Radio Shack Pro 668 which I did the Legacy upgrade to with Whistler.. My current scanners prior to the 325P2 that I used regularly were the 396XT and the Pro-668. When I got the 325P2 I programmed it real quick using Freescan. This unit picks up signals clearer than my older 2 scanners. Speaker on the 325P2 is way better than any scanner I've ever had in the past and I've had a lot. I like the form factor. As others have noted it only takes two AA batteries but I found that with fully charged batteries I get several hours worth of use out of it. Just have an extra spare set of batteries and rotate them out and that problem is solved. I would not recharge batteries inside scanner. Of course this style of scanner is very difficult for most people to program. I think that's why people get frustrated and return these units so frequently. There are a lot of videos out there on how to program this scanner with Freescan.On a side note, when the scanner was on sale for Black Friday week it was going for $322. Amazon ended up selling out of new scanners at that price. I took a huge chance and bought a used one under the Amazon Resale Program. I chose one in Like New condition, which according to their policy means that the unit should be pristine and everything that it originally comes with is included and that means the original box as well although the Box may be slightly damaged. The return policy is the normal 30 days as it is for any other type of purchase on Amazon so I gave it a chance. The original price for my purchase was $315 but then they knocked off 20% because it was a used unit which brought it down to about $250. When I got the delivery it was missing the original box which I kind of wanted in case I ever sell it in the future when a new scanner comes out that I want. I got a hold of Amazon and they took another $30 off so I got this scanner for $220 and everything was brand new. The scanner had never been programmed and every single accessory was still in the original Uniden packaging as well as the scanner. Not a mark on it. I was very very happy with this particular role of the dice. I briefly thought of getting the SDS100 which I'm sure is a fine scanner but there was just something that wouldn't let me spend $650 plus tax on that scanner. For the deal I got on the 325P2 I am super happy!
Tanner Reimer
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2024
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
Wakey
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2023
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 😊
Darwin Padrón
Reviewed in Mexico on July 18, 2021
Es un reto configurarlo. Hay que dedicar tiempo para aprender a usarlo y explotar sus capacidades al máximo
Jeff
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2019
I love this product it was absolutely as described it is a fantastic by and I am glad I made the purchase the only reason for the three star on use is because I'm new at digital scanners nothing towards the scanner itself! But I did research and I figured it out and thank you very much for NEXT DAY DELIVERY !!!! Absolute pleasure doing business!
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