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Uniden BCD996P2 Digital Mobile TrunkTracker V Scanner, 25,000 Dynamically Allocated Channels, Close Call RF Capture Technology, 4-Line Alpha Display, Base/Mobile Design, Phase 2

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Condition
New
Style
Scanner
Model
BCD996P2
Dimensions
7"L x 8"W x 2"H
Weight
3.5 lb
Color
Black
Tuner Technology
Radio Frequency
In the box
Digital T.T. IVClose Call25000 Ch4Line Alpha display Base/MobilePhase 2
Warranty
1 year
Works with
Smartphone

Features 5

  • Stay Safe and Informed with the Uniden BCD996P2. A true scanner powerhouse, it comes with state-of-the-art NOAA weather access and S.A.M.E. weather alerts that warn you of severe conditions in your area. This mobile scanner radio comes with 25,000 channels, Close Call RF Capture, TrunkTracker V technology, and more.
  • CLOSE CALL RF TECHNOLOGY WITH DND Provides information about nearby radio transmissions. Close Call Do-Not-Disturb checks for Close Call activity during channel reception so active channels are not interrupted.
  • TRUNK TRACKER V OPERATION Scans APCO 25 Phase 1 and Phase 2, X2-TDMA, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked systems, as well as conventional analog and P25 digital channels.
  • S.A.M.E. WEATHER ALERT Stay ahead of the weather and on top of the waves. During an NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area.

Description

You can use the BCD325P2 to monitor police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics), NOAA weather transmissions, business/industrial radio, utilities, marine and amateur (ham radio) bands, and air band transmissions. Features 25,000 dynamic channels.

Specs 31

Brand Uniden
Color Black
Special Feature Close Call RF Capture Technology, TrunkTracker V technology, S.A.M.E. weather alert, Location Based Scanning
Connectivity Technology IR
Product Dimensions 7"L x 8"W x 2"H
Tuner Technology Radio Frequency
Style Scanner
Power Source 12 volts Direct Current (DC)

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Tech's Dream Digital Base Scanner, But Very Advanced with Steep Learning Curve
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
This scanner is capable of receiving the majority of everything (not encrypted) in the Police/Fire/Public Service/Military Air/Gov/Misc bands in either analog or digital modes. It receives APCO P-25 digital (both Phase I & II) signals great for me with a stock antenna but I am in a good location to receive two actual P-25 trunk radio "system site" towers with good signal levels. With digital 800 Mhz signals though, you may need less antenna. About 6.5 inches in length is a good 800 Mhz antenna. With an attic mount ST-2 antenna on a tv antenna booster, I can receive analog signals 60 plus miles away cleanly but that's flat terrain to the top of the Willis Tower. If you have marginal (P-25) 800 Mhz signal levels you won't get many signal bars lit up, it won't trunk track right and you may see talkgroups show up on the display but no audio is heard/garbled/breaks up because it can't decode the digital modulation, or it just might be encrypted. When you get trunking lock on a control channel in APCO P-25 mode, the actual frequency will show up (small) on the display, otherwise you just get "NFM" on the display which means you're not tracking the system and it will not work. But once you get lock on a control channel, if it all works correctly, it grabs talkgroups at will and you will have to label them or sort out what you wish to really listen to as there will be plenty of (channels=talkgroups) at busy times. With digital trunking systems, it depends on the tower near you having the talkgroup channels you want to hear available on that tower. As far as digital trunking signals go with any digital scanner, all bets are off. The signals fade out at times, some of these RF tower signals get more/less power alloted to them on each tower. In order to fully monitor one P-25 system, the scanner may have to "listen to" 6 or more towers (in one system) that are all directions from you with varying RF power levels on each frequency, in order to properly receive ALL of your chosen channel (talkgroups) in that Police system you want to hear. If this seems too complicated, well it is. There is a Computer Control channel on P25 digital trunking systems that tells the police system computer what frequency to use or "hop to" (each split second) and you may get that individual frequency's (talkgroup) good/bad/gone off various towers (and all at nearly the same time yet!) This is called simulcasting distortion and makes listening to any APCO P-25 digital Police trunking radio system extremely hard for any new digital scanner. And the nasty winds, rain, leaf foliage too all mess havoc with these signals. No getting around this. You may be in a good/bad location, it all depends. You may have missed details in your programming, yes I did too many times. Could be your location, your antenna, your programming, proximity to too many other "site" towers, winds, (high winds or hot/humid air seem nasty on narrow P-25 signals), or the big TV/Radio/Cell Towers nearby with mega kw watts etc. It is a huge complicated mess even for an expert radio engineer to deal with. A lot of it is...trial and error with P-25 digital. Does it track control signal? No. Move antenna/radio a few inches, try again. But the BCD996P2 (once setup right) excels at receiving everything great! This scanner works Great for me in my location even on the factory antenna. And the bandscope mode is fabulous too. I love it. It is up to you to sort out the critical-channel-programming first before you use it. Study the Radio Reference website, it might take time. I would advise to use a computer to program this scanner, otherwise you'll just pull your hair out. You can't program this scanner by using zip codes like some others. Freescan (sixspotsoftware) is a great Free program to use, I use it, others exist too. You can plug the scanner into your PC via the included USB cable. My Win 7 PCs found it right away (You setup Control Scanner, Set com port to auto find in Freescan and it should find your scanner on a com port. Then you upload your channels/lineups to the scanner) But first you need to find the frequencies in the Radio Reference website. Freescan also has a Cut 'N' Paste frequency import method which works fine as you select from database info. An outside scanner antenna used with at least an RG-6 cable is optimal for the best reception with this extended coverage scanner to hear everything. I also use a cheap (75 ohm) TV antenna signal booster with 18 db gain, on 50ft RG-6 and a 4 port ant splitter. I have a lot of RF signal levels (using bandscope mode) but no overload that I can see or hear. But for local signals (20 miles or less) you probably will do just as well with the back of set stock antenna, for both analog channels and digital systems. For 800 Mhz specific signals, use a 800 Mhz antenna like a Remtronix. The scanner can be used in the car, it comes with 2 DC power cords, one with a lighter plug, it has a nice bracket and includes the AC adapter. This unit is the base model of the portable BCD325P2 hand held scanner. They are the same to operate/use and program. This 996P2 model has a bottom fire speaker with a "deep bass audio sound" on digital systems and it sounds like a loudness circuit in a stereo, compared to my RS-652 desktop scanner which has a tinnier sound. You can choose one of 7 colors for the display and it has many signal adjustments for each channel/system, which is why you need patience. You can upgrade this scanner now to receive ProVoice, Mototrbo and DMR but Uniden charges an extra fee for each one. I do not have these upgrades and may not get. These new digital scanners are frustration devices to many people. For the expert, yes, this scanner is marvelous, you can "hear" everything except Encrypted signals. Be sure you have days/weeks of time and patience to spend with this thing first though. The learning curve is very steep. It is not plug it in, put in a few channels and listen like in the old days. Every channel has about a dozen parameters to setup first, a P-25 digital system may have 2 dozen parameters to setup first, then one dozen items per channel on top of this. This scanner does Not use an SD memory card to store channels/data to. These can be problematic and cause odd errors of all kinds. But the BCD996P2 scanner is a techs dream to use (once programmed properly) and a upgraded cousin to my all time favorite pal the Uniden BCD396XT portable scanner. But this scanner is still quite a challenge for anyone to setup/operate/use. Five stars because it is simply a phenomenal scanner (with exceptional abilities) targeted to mostly expert scanner junkies. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017 by RF Guy
Here's what you need to know about using the Uniden BCD996P2
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
My last scanner was a Uniden BC895XLT Trunk Tracker - in other words it's been a while. Technology moved on and left my old scanner behind. After a move to Arkansas I decided to get another scanner and the 996P2 is perfect. If you are considering this scanner here's a couple of things to know right away. You will need to program the scanner with a computer - a Windows computer. There are no Mac programs. You CAN run Windows under Parallels (I do). ProScan and FreeScan both work with this scanner. You will need to pay for a premium subscription at RadioReference dot com in order to use your software (Proscan or Freescan). The software programs draw from RadioReference for trunking, frequencies and talkgroup information. In other words, everything you need. You will need to know how to use your scanning software (proscan, freescan). Basically you create a "database" file locally on your computer, name it, then IMPORT to the database file by connecting with RadioReference using your software. Once you navigate the RadioReference information (Country, State, Department, etc) you import the selections into your local database. Next to Upload To Scanner using the programming cable that comes with the scanner, connected to your computer. The upload doesn't take long and upon completion your scanner goes to work. The scanner is immensely capable. Analog, Digital, AM, FM of all types and bands. It is super fast at scanning. The display is generous. Reception is amazing. I get 3 counties wide using just the built-in extendable antenna that comes with. With all this capability naturally comes complexity. You are not going to get by without reading the manual - a few times. As your familiarity with the machine grows, go back and review the relevant manual chapters. Also - very important - if you want to do a specific thing just ask Google and AI will give you excellent step by step instructions for button pushes. This is a HUGE time saver. For example you can ask "How do I turn on only the Fire department frequencies" and it will guide you expertly. You can even upload your database file to AI and it can analyze it for you and you can ask questions about optimization or duplicates. There is nothing intuitive about APCO Trunk programming. You're going to have to understand there are Systems -> Sites -> Groups -> TalkIDs and work with those structures to operate your scanner. The learning curve isn't the fault of the scanner - it's how these systems operate and your machine interacts with them. So you aren't likely to feel comfortable with the complexity for several days. I consider myself to be very tech able and it took me 3 days to have a program uploaded to my scanner that I felt confident with. So this is a scanner you need to program. Period. There are more expensive models that come with the RadioReference database on a SD card and you can punch in a ZIP Code and it will populate the scanner with local information. I have not used those so I cannot compare. I am comfortable with being choosey about which programs my scanner spends time searching and I have optimized this so that the scanner is never more than a second or so from catching any transmission as it goes around the entire database. I suspect that if I was using the SD Card system, I would spend time cutting out content to a comparable and maybe even more time consuming degree versus simply programming what I want to begin with. I can see if you are on the road where the SD Card system would be great as you move around on the go. If I was to get a portable (instead of a base station) then I will consider the SD Card units in the future for this reason. At current prices you have to spend a LOT more on a machine with the SD Card and those scanners won't get a single system or frequency that the 996P2 doesn't get. This machine does it all. It's self contained and there's no flimsy SD Card to fail. It is an excellent value. It is compatible with everything compared with any scanner on the market, including Uniden's top of the line. It is FAST. It is capable. Just don't expect to get by without immersing yourself into programming software, subscribing to RadioReference and going through the manual to figure out what each button does and means. Scanning today is a complex hobby and the days of simplex radio and storage banks on a scanner are long gone my friends. Buckle down, get yourself to learning and enjoy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2026 by ksmith
Fantastic scanner
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
The Uniden BCD996P2 Digital Mobile TrunkTracker V Scanner is a robust, feature-rich device that’s well-regarded among radio enthusiasts and professionals alike. This review will explore its various strengths, features, and limitations to give you a clear understanding of what you can expect from this versatile scanner. Key Features and Performance 1. Digital and Analog Scanning The BCD996P2 supports both analog and digital transmissions, including APCO P25 Phase I and II, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked systems, making it compatible with a wide range of communications. Its digital compatibility is a significant upgrade over other analog-only models and is ideal for users looking to future-proof their scanner in light of the ongoing shift towards digital communications. 2. TrunkTracker V Technology The TrunkTracker V technology is a standout feature of this scanner. It allows for seamless tracking of trunked radio systems, which are commonly used by public safety and local government agencies. This capability enables users to monitor communications across multiple frequencies, ensuring that no information is missed. 3. Quick Key System Access Uniden’s Quick Key system makes organizing and accessing frequencies and talk groups easy and intuitive. Users can assign frequencies to specific quick keys, allowing for faster access during scanning. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who regularly monitor different sets of frequencies or locations. 4. Close Call RF Capture Technology Another innovative feature is the Close Call RF Capture, which detects nearby transmissions and automatically tunes the scanner to that frequency. This is especially useful in dynamic environments where transmissions are likely to change frequently, such as during large public events. 5. Dynamic Memory System With a dynamic memory system, the BCD996P2 offers more flexibility in organizing frequencies compared to traditional banked scanners. The system has 25,000 channels, allowing ample space to store frequencies, talk groups, and systems, catering to both casual users and advanced listeners who need high-capacity storage. 6. GPS Compatibility The scanner can integrate with an external GPS receiver (sold separately), enabling location-based scanning. This feature is invaluable for travelers, as it allows the scanner to automatically select and scan local frequencies based on the user’s location. 7. Display and Controls The backlit display on the BCD996P2 is clear and easy to read, even in low light conditions, although it is somewhat small, which may be a drawback for users with visibility concerns. The control layout is intuitive and relatively straightforward, though some users may find the menu navigation complex due to the sheer range of options available. 8. PC Programming and Firmware Updates Uniden has made the BCD996P2 compatible with third-party programming software, allowing users to program their scanner on a PC. Firmware updates are also available, ensuring the scanner can receive performance enhancements and bug fixes over time. However, the initial setup and configuration may be challenging for less tech-savvy users. 9. Audio Quality Audio quality is one of the BCD996P2’s strengths. Its speaker is clear and adequately loud, ensuring that users can hear transmissions in noisy environments. The audio remains relatively consistent across different frequencies and transmission types, making it suitable for professional use. 10. Customizable Alert Tones The BCD996P2 allows users to assign customizable alert tones to specific frequencies, channels, or talk groups. This feature is particularly useful for users who monitor multiple channels and want to quickly identify priority signals. Performance in the Field In real-world testing, the BCD996P2 performs admirably across urban and rural settings. The reception quality is strong, especially for users in areas with a solid digital signal infrastructure. However, in regions where digital coverage is sparse, analog channels may experience interference or weaker signals, a limitation inherent to many digital scanners. The Close Call feature works as expected, swiftly capturing nearby transmissions even in crowded frequency environments. GPS integration is seamless when paired with a compatible receiver, with the scanner quickly adapting to location changes. Pros and Cons Pros Wide range of compatibility with digital and analog systems, including APCO P25 Phase I and II. Large memory capacity of 25,000 channels with a dynamic memory structure. Trunking capabilities with TrunkTracker V technology. Close Call RF Capture for detecting nearby transmissions. GPS compatibility for location-based scanning. Strong audio quality suitable for a variety of environments. Cons Complex setup and programming can be challenging for beginners. Additional cost for the GPS receiver, which may be an essential feature for some users. Small display size might be inconvenient for users with visibility issues. Lack of Wi-Fi or app integration for remote programming or monitoring, which is available in some newer models. Ideal Use Cases The Uniden BCD996P2 is particularly well-suited for: Public safety and emergency services professionals who need reliable trunking capabilities. Radio enthusiasts looking for a robust, feature-rich scanner compatible with digital systems. Travelers who can benefit from GPS-based location scanning. Users in urban areas with strong digital infrastructure. Final Verdict The Uniden BCD996P2 Digital Mobile TrunkTracker V Scanner is a high-performance device that offers excellent value for those requiring digital and analog compatibility in a compact, mobile-friendly design. While the setup and programming may be challenging for beginners, its extensive feature set makes it a worthwhile investment for users willing to learn. This scanner is ideal for radio enthusiasts and professionals who need reliable trunking capabilities and support for digital transmissions. Its performance in the field, paired with Uniden’s renowned durability and support, make it a solid choice in the world of digital mobile scanners. Despite its learning curve and lack of some modern features like app integration, the BCD996P2 remains a top choice for anyone serious about radio scanning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024 by Tim Devaney
Radio Good, Instructions Bad
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
I've been into scanners since I was a kid in college. My first one was a desktop Regency analog scanner. Since then, I've had 4 other scanners, Uniden and Radio Shack, analog and digital. Unfortunately, my previous digital scanner only picked up P25 Phase I, and most of the PDs in my county have moved to P25 Phase II. These digital scanners aren't cheap, which kept me away for many years, but I finally decided to take the plunge again with this Uniden BCD996P2. I've had no problems manually programming my previous scanners, so I didn't think this one would be too difficult. Programming conventional analog frequencies was fairly easy. But trying to set up a digital trunked system was more difficult than I thought. I think mostly this is because the instruction manual is not very clearly written or logically organized. Watching YouTube videos did little to help. After several hours, and much trial and error, things finally started making sense and I finally did figure it out. But because of how slow and tedious it is to navigate the menus and enter alpha tags etc, it would take me weeks, if not months to manually program everything I want to listen to. In the end, I decided to save myself a lot of time and headache and to avoid needlessly wearing out the buttons, I got the $15 subscription to Radio Reference and used the Freescan software to upload everything I need into my scanner from my computer. In less than an hour, my scanner was all set up. Instead of spending a lot of time toiling over programming the scanner, I'm spending my time enjoying it, so I think it was worth it. Aside from the programming aspect and the confusing instruction manual, the scanner itself is great. The digital transmissions come in clear. The analog signals, such as on the air band, will be staticky. It has a lot of other nice features, can change the color of the display backlight, set up weather alerts, pre-programmed searches, such as FM radio, CB radio, FRS channels, and a bunch of features I will probably never use like connecting to a GPS. After many years of missing out, I'm glad I can finally hear what's going on again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022 by 机器人 (robot)
What you don’t know…
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
This scanner on the surface seems great. However it doesn’t work out of the box. Not unless you want a $500 weather radio, no this thing needs to be programmed. The programming REQUIRES either a computer or tons of time to manually input everything you want to hear. I have had several scanners and never once did I need a computer to program it. The scanner, once turned on, would immediately begin scanning the frequencies until it found something. This radio can’t. The owners manual is a pretty good size and there is no breakdown (via flow chart) to explain how to achieve programming. It’s as if it was designed by an entity that already knew what it wanted to hear and where to find it. Thing is they don’t know how to convey it to you. So I now own a $500 weather radio/ paper weight. I don’t own a computer and don’t understand the you tube video explanations. You tube videographers don’t know all the jargon and seem confused by the endless list of abbreviations. So it’s the blind leading the blind. I’ve seen this radio programmed and it’s a wonderful tool. But if all you want to do is listen and save favorites? Forget it. You have to tell the radio what you want to hear. If you do t program it, it doesn’t do anything. A simple scanning option to get you started would have been too easy. You need a driver and a ISB driver and then a third party software to program. This radio is very involved and requires someone who gets its every nuance to make it work. Be prepared to waste a ton of time figuring out how to make it do what it should already be capable of doing. This is not for the beginner. Dont say I didn’t warn ya! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024 by No B.S. Ever!!
Great Scanner, updated p25 phase 2 of the classic 996/bct15
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
Excellent, solid construction, could be complicated if you are new to scanning. The newest update of the excellent bct15/996 lineup, uniden really has a good system there and being a Phase 2 digital this scanner be good for the foreseeable future. If you are new to scanning, this receiver might not be the best place to start, however if you locale uses digital trunked systems I would recommend jumping into this radio. If your local doesn't use digital systems you might be better off getting a bct15x ([very similar to this radio minus digital], if locale has analog trunked systems) or a bc125at if there are not any trunked systems. You can check what your local services use in the radioreference.com frequency database. This scanner is capable of listening to police UHF VHF, fire UHF VHF, railroads, aviation 118-130 MHZ ish, GMRS/MURS/FRS(walkie talkies) 460 MHZ ish, Marine band, weather band(noaa) 160 ish mhz, HAM radio, state police/highway patrol operating in the 30-40 mhz range, cb radio. This scanner does not have ssb so its not a good solution to listen to longer wave ham or shortwave broadcasts. Like I said it can be complicated, however once you understand it, it becomes a very powerful tool. I had little trouble with it but I had previously used scanners so I wasn't overloaded with the radio mumbo jumbo, all I needed to learn was how to operate the radio itself. A good place to learn the radio "mumbo jumbo" would be radioreference.com. Compared to the radioshack/whistler units may have 20 "scan lists" (newer models have more I believe). While they are not equivalent, in conventional systems with the uniden you have 10 group 'quick keys' per system and 100 systems with 'quick keys' all of which can be independently toggled. So in theory you can have 1000 "scanning bank toggles" just by using groups and system quick keys. Trunked systems are programmed slightly different but afford plenty of customization. And work around systems and groups. Also this radio has the ability to search for talkgroups within trunked systems. You can technically get more than 1000 groups/100 systems into this receiver using tags but the quick keys seem easiest and I would be shocked if you could use them all for you regular scanning (obviously if you wanted to program your whole state things would get pretty full, however you would be able to get a pretty large coverage. I have the entirety of California Highway Patrol programmed in mine(I use 1 system for each division), as well as 3 counties [Stanislaus, Merced, San Luis Obispo] (including most cities in them) (fire, pd, sheriff, ambulance services, HAM and aviation) and I'm only using 30 systems out of 100. And those are fairly spread out to allow minute adjustments in which departments/services I'm listening to, where as if you condensed them you could use far less than 30 systems. Receive is very good. I operate mostly conventional systems in the UHF (Police, Fire, Ham), VHF (Sheriff, fire, ham, aviation) area, but have a trunked motorola 800mhz which does very well, and also use it to scan for CHP mobile extenders (handheld radios) which operate as a conventional p25, it receives those no problem. For CHP I primarily use my other scanner a BCT15x because I have it attached to an antenna optimized for around 40 mhz however for my bcd966p2 I use a larsen triband 150/450/800 and it works great at pulling in vhf/uhf/and 800mhz it even pulls in chp in the 40mhz quite well for a small antenna. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015 by Jackscrj
not as hard to program as people say as long as you use the software available 3rd party.
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
Nice unit. FYI---once you program it ( I suggest either freescan or Proscan (paid), if the unit cuts out (missing voice on the call) every few seconds, turn OFF Close call and Weather alert monitoring. This is no fault of the unit. AND, someone can send you a file to upload with that software for your local area if you know someone. Program data is also available with a paid subscription to Radioreference too. great source. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by Richard
Works Great Once I Figured It Out
Size: 3.42in. x 12.10in. x 8.26in.
I've had various scanners over the years but this is my first digital one. It was easy getting the conventional system our local law enforcement and fire department uses programmed and immediately enjoyed hearing the action that I had been missing since they switched from analog to P25 digital. I had a much harder time figuring how to program the state-wide 700 Mhz system. But once I mastered that it is very easy to program other systems. I do understand why many have so much trouble, especially those that have never had a scanner before. Reading the owner's manual is intimidating, even for me that is used to scanners and two-way radios. I learned more by watching YouTube videos on the basic operation. There are lots of bells and whistles that I have yet to explore but I've figured out enough to hear all that I mostly bought it for. Audio quality is good and has plenty of volume. The receiver seems quite sensitive and easily picks up 700 Mhz signals from 25 miles away with the telescoping antenna. The unit feels like it is made of quality materials. I did not use any software to program it, though I did download Freescan software and can easily see what I have programmed and could use the software to program it but to me it's just as easy to do it manually on the scanner. I don't live in a high RF environment so I don't know how the receiver would handle that as far as desense or overload is concerned. I suspect Uniden has well-designed filters in place. I wish the speaker was on the top rather than the bottom but I attached the mobile bracket to lift it up as it sits on a table. Overall, this is a great scanner that covers a wide range of frequencies and can decode all the latest systems, except encrypted transmissions. It's just a bit intimidating at first in figuring how to program trunked systems by reading the manual. This is not a plug and play type of radio. It takes time and patience. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024 by Dave
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