Uniden BCD325P2 Handheld TrunkTracker V Scanner. 25,000 Dynamically Allocated Channels. Close Call RF Capture Technology. Location-Based Scanning and S.A.M.E. Weather Alert. Compact Size.

I bought a used BCD325P2 handheld scanner, now I know why it was returned. Reception is sporadic and unit charges when it feels like it. I went ahead and ordered the brand new one. When it DOES work, Im pleased with it. I like to keep abreast of things going on in my neighborhood (had a shooting just the other night). My local police department just switched from analog to digital transmissions and my old scanner no longer picks them up. The unit itself seems to be well built with quality materials (I just happened to get the one bum unit). The battery life leaves much to be desired though.

I have the BCD325P2 scanner and I love it. It took me a while to get the hang of programming it manually, but then I found ProScan, which is an online software that allows you to control and program the scanner from a computer. The scanner feels sturdy and the included antenna does its job. However, even though I live in Los Angeles County, I found that the scanner antenna wasnt cutting it for picking up frequencies throughout LA County, so I bought and set up a rooftop discount antenna and ran cable into my home, and the quality of what Im picking up now is just amazing. I gave this scanner 4, rather than 5, stars because unlike its big brother in the 436 series scanner, this one only has capacity for two AA batteries. The most amount of time Ive gotten out of it was about 2-2.5 hours with the backlight on. Given that most of the time the scanner is on my desk, its always connected to the computer and thus isnt running off batteries. However, for those times when I will need to take the scanner mobile with me, Ill need to bring the USB cable and find a portable charger to go.

The batteries it comes with need replacing. But the unit is fantastic! I use it daily with no issues at all. Use with chirp to program, makes it so much easier. But replace the batteries.

Either I cant read correctly, or the instructions dont match. Put in numbers for my county and nothing happens. Cant pick up anything, not even planes.

Not the easiest to program. Manual is very confusing.

Bought this as a gift to replace an older one. Went digital because I wanted to make sure he was able to get all the channels. Said it was a little tough to set up but if you find the correct channel online, just takes a little time. Drains the batteries big time though.

Dad got it as Christmas present for my mom. We used to have an analog one, and would listen during storms or if something was going on in neighborhood. My uncle set it up for her (though it is really easy). They picked through which areas/channels she wanted to be able to listen to. She loves it! My dad was trying to decide between much cheaper one and then this one, I forget what his final reasoning was but he went for this one and is very happy.

Great radio but NOT for the un-tech savvy! Youll need to download FreeSCAN software and subscribe to Radioreference.com! Theres youtube videos that show you how to do this! This is not your daddys scanner or your grandpas!

Uniden makes good quality stuff, I can’t give less than 5 ⭐️‘s for something I’m sending back only because I can’t program it to do squat, but play fm radio tunes.. Graat* I bought a $300+ radio... Brush up on your nuclear algebraic physicist equations first if you plan on mentally torturing yourself by buying this. Maybe study time travel too perhaps, it might help. If you know how to operate this radio, tell the peeps at NASA I said hello.. *”GOVERNMENT” WARNING* *Wear an aluminum hat when in use*

just got this a couple of days ago. love it !! its an aweome little scanner. with a subscription to radioreference.com and freescan application loaded I had my local area programmed in no time at all. our area has an old Motorola trunked system that will be replaced soon with a new P25 II system so dont know how itll work on the new system. I havent tried VHF yet, going to borrow the antennna on my BCT15x (best scanner ever !!) and give it a whirl. it likes AA batteries so if you dont have a charger and more batteries Id purchase some also. you know uniden comes so close to making great stuff but they need to take it up a notch....the USB connector is a mini USB....a mini? not micro like every thing esle has been for the last ten years !! and you cant charge it while listening, you have to turn off the radio to charge the batteries?!?! is it 1998?? and the manual they provide is for serious scan buffs, I am not a scan nerd so the manual gave me a headache ! great portable scanner that Id recommed.