..for about $100 and several weeks of wait time. So I ordered this one and the software is very similar so the 'frustration factor' is not the same as someone who never used the Sentinel software.Read more

I had the HomePatrol 2, that worked great until a static discharge ruined the touch screen. If you ever owned one, you know you cant do a thing without the touchscreen. Uniden offered to replace the screen for about $100 and several weeks of wait time. So I ordered this one and the software is very similar so the 'frustration factor' is not the same as someone who never used the Sentinel software. This one has advantages and disadvantages like any other digital scanner, but I think this one will grow on me the more I use it and discover more features. Unfortunately my local police department is encrypted, why I don't know. But I still listen to the Sheriffs, Fire/Ems and any other happenings in my area. I understand the PD encrypting 'tactical' channels, but normal every day activity should be available. My tax dollars paid for those radios so I should have access as a hobbyist and would like to know, ahead of time, if a car chase is coming down my street. But they are all encrypted so they either are hiding something, or don't want the public or media aware they might be entering a dangerous situation that really doesn't require encryption.

..programming options that you can do from the scanner, from the Sentinel software or you can buy the ARC536 software. So far in my experience I have been able to do everything that I want in the Sentinel software.Read more

I have owned several handheld scanners and this one is my favorite. Why? because I didn't have to program it! And program it again every time I go somewhere! Wherever I go I just punch in a zip code and I am scanning. And in my truck I can attach the optional GPS antenna and I don't even have to do that. Of course there are advanced programming options that you can do from the scanner, from the Sentinel software or you can buy the ARC536 software. So far in my experience I have been able to do everything that I want in the Sentinel software. Also, and my main reason for buying this scanner over the Homepatrol II or the Whistler offering, is because I was able to purchase upgrades for ProVoice and DMR systems. For example I visit Miami FL occasionally and public safety is all ProVoice there. I also have fun listening to the DMR stations in my area. But if you just want to start scanning you can be up and running within ten minutes of opening the box. I have seen some people say that this radio is hard to program but I cannot possibly agree with that or even understand it. It could not be easier. The only possible negatives I find are the display, it's like a light blue and I preferred the orange on my PRO96. Also, the PRO96 felt a little more substantial physically, and I prefer its ergonomics. But those things are nothing really. This is a scanner for both the novice who just wants to listen to things around them to the pro who will install the ProVoice and DRM upgrades and deep program it. PS - don't waste your money on a third party antenna. The reception of the BCD436HP is great out of the box. I tried a Radio Shack 800mhz and a Diamond, just to see what would happen, and returned both. There is no need for them.

..the buses or trains. The absolute MAIN thing you'll want is to download the software from Uniden, set up you channels there, then download them into your scanner. This isn't absolutely necessary, but it does make things a whole lot easier.Read more

I've had this scanner for 1 year exactly, and I couldn't be more pleased. I started with portable 4 channel crystal scanners in the mid 70s, but when they all went digital, that left everyone off line until the manufactures came up with affordable digital scanners. I had a programmable scanner in the 90s, (you still had to program every frequency) so I was slightly aware if the complexities even back then. Well, digital is a LOT more complex in one sense , but much less complex in another. Example: If you're a scanner geek, you'll love the 50,000 options that you can make with this scanner. But if you're like most of us, who just want to hear our local emergency services, all you have to de is put in your Zip Code and start listening! There ARE a couple of options you'll want to choose however, like the distance you want the scanner to pick up. Most of us who live in the cities choose zero. If you live further out, you might choose 3 5 8 miles (or whatever that option allows) The other option you'll need to know is how to delete radio transmissions that you dont want to listen to, like the buses or trains. The absolute MAIN thing you'll want is to download the software from Uniden, set up you channels there, then download them into your scanner. This isn't absolutely necessary, but it does make things a whole lot easier. The SECOND main thing is watch the videos on YouTube about this scanner! They will help you more than anything!

..you take the radio out of the box. Updating is done with Uniden’s Sentinal software. Its features are somewhat limited, and construction of your favorites list will require further exploration and experimentation.Read more

The BCD436HP is an up-to-date scanner capable of monitoring virtually all of the popular trunking systems in the US and Canada. You need to check the types of trunking systems in your area. Chances are high, that you will be able to receive them.
The features of the radio are well documented at various sites on the Web, including [..] and [..]. So, my review is limited to what you commit yourself to, when you buy this scanner.
This is not your father’s scanner. I still have a fully functional 40-year-old Bearcat 101, which was given to my father that many years ago. It was supposedly the first “fully synthesized” scanner, meaning, for the first time, you didn’t have to buy expensive crystals for each frequency you wanted to monitor. Instead, you “programmed” each of its 16 channels by converting the desired frequency into a binary representation using the channel switches. That was a step forward, but required an effort, unusual for its time, to familiarize yourself with the process.
Figuring out how to set up the BCD436HP is a challenge, even for someone with some past experience and an intuitive sense about how it should operate. The multitude of functions and operating modes reveal themselves one by one as you systematically probe combinations of button presses.
Part of the difficulty is the lack of clear, concise documentation for the beginner, both from Uniden and third-party sources. There is no “BCD436HP for Dummies.” In fairness, as a technical writer, with over 46 years of experience, I cannot say how I could organize and present it any better, though I have given it some considerable thought. I have found, as I became more familiar with the radio that the Uniden manual – all 93 pages of it – became more useful. You might want to print out a second copy just for your marginal notes.
Forget megahertz. A large part of the difficulty is vocabulary, and you are initially confronted with terms such as favorites lists, systems, departments, and talk groups. Once you begin to get your head around the jargon, pieces of the puzzle will begin to fall in place, and you are on your way.
Part of the Uniden inducement to buy this radio is that no programming is required. All you have to do is enter your zip code and the BCD436HP will program itself with all of the key stations in your area. What they say is true – in spades. If you live in any sizable metropolitan area, you are likely to be inundated with stations – many of which are either marginal to your area or are of no interest to you. You have to further limit and organize them into manageable groups. Simply put, monitoring too many active stations at the same time may prevent you from following a communication thread you are interested in.
Like many state-of-the-art appliances, the BCD436HP plugs into your computer. Its firmware is periodically updated by Uniden and the massive database for the US and Canada are updated on a weekly basis by RadioReference.com. You will want to perform both of these updates soon after you take the radio out of the box.
Updating is done with Uniden’s Sentinal software. Its features are somewhat limited, and construction of your favorites list will require further exploration and experimentation. Nevertheless, programming is easier using Sentinel than trying to do it on the radio’s keypad. There are third-party applications which purport to have more “Excel-like” operation.
Just a word about power. The radio unavoidably draws considerable current. The manual says you can get up to 8 hours off of the three AA NiMH batteries. You cannot charge the batteries while the radio is turned on. I invested in a USB ac adapter, which I use most of the time. That way, I can leave the display illuminated all the time. An unilluminated display is a problem if you are trying to control the radio. You can also invest in an extra set of NiMH batteries and external charger.
It’s not all about listening. For the BCD436HP, truly “the joy is in the journey.” In a way, it’s like a yo-yo. You will spend hours learning how to make it do tricks and get it to come back to you.
Good luck, Editor Bob

..in you area; very much a time saver! Gave it 4 stars because firmware and software updates are only available on a PC (windows) and not for a Mac. Real bummer but will keep scanner anyways as Uniden may be coming out with Mac updates in future.Read more

Great scanner with tons of features. Especially nice is the ease of set up when it comes to frequency setup. Just enter zip code and/or country and it automatically downloads frequencies in you area; very much a time saver! Gave it 4 stars because firmware and software updates are only available on a PC (windows) and not for a Mac. Real bummer but will keep scanner anyways as Uniden may be coming out with Mac updates in future. BTW, spoke with Uniden rep and they said they are aware of this problem.

..do buy the BCD436HP, make copies of your SD card (as formatted by the Sentinel software). This should allow the user to simply replace a corrupt or non-functioning card with a copy and get you back into operation with minimal frustration.Read more

The features purported by Uniden for the BCD436HP are awesome- as long as the unit works. This scanner is not Plug & Play and it relies on the SD card for critical functions and storage. If your card reader slot is defective, it won't read the SD card and your scanner won't get past the initial power-up sequence. (it’s the equivalent of trying to use your computer without a hard drive). If your SD card becomes damaged, corrupt or otherwise non-functioning- the scanner will not work until you reformat and reinstall the database to the card. [The common error with the BCD436HP seems to be the following: SD Card File Error, Use Sentinel 'Clear User data operation to initialize SD card].
The Uniden support site and related downloads are antiquated and not intuitive. I found better help from the various discussion groups & blogs on the issue. After exhausting all troubleshooting avenues, I returned the item.
Troubleshooting the above issues appears to have limited success to the users that encounter this problem. This scanner should have a by-pass mode that allows use of the scanner without the SD card. It doesn’t.
In my opinion, the BCD436HP would be a cool backup to a more reliable, self-contained unit like the BCD325P2.
If you do buy the BCD436HP, make copies of your SD card (as formatted by the Sentinel software). This should allow the user to simply replace a corrupt or non-functioning card with a copy and get you back into operation with minimal frustration.

..STEEP learning curve for custom programming this scanner using Sentinel (free) software to get this unit custom programmed for only what I want to hear. Scanning setup has gotten incredibly complex these days and I have been using scanners for 35..Read more

Good reception as received but 800 mhz range works much better after putting a Radio Shack #2000283 800 mhx rubber duck antenna on it. There is a VERY STEEP learning curve for custom programming this scanner using Sentinel (free) software to get this unit custom programmed for only what I want to hear. Scanning setup has gotten incredibly complex these days and I have been using scanners for 35 years. The basic complete frequency database for USA and Canada that comes with it is terrific with online updates. However, using just Zip Code location it gets so much in a metro area that you must whittle it down or you will rarely hear the local info you want as it is scanning way too many frequencies at once so rarely hits each one. It needs to charge batteries while listening and plugged into power as you cannot charge the batteries in the unit and listen at the same time. Get a discone type external antenna mounted outside with coax feeding into the radio and you will be able to hear everything AFTER you spend TIME to learn how to do the custom programming.

..and he was very happy with it. I customized a favorite list for him using the software you can download from UNIDEN. It was easy to do once I read the manual. I did experience one weird behavior where the unit asked me to enter in the time and..Read more

I purchased this unit for my father. It is easy enough to use but the stock antenna limits its receiving capabilities. I purchased a Radio Shack 800Mhz antenna and instantly noticed more traffic. The unit itself is as others have noted, cheap feel. The complaints on not being able to charge the unit while using it are valid. I too was surprised that the unit did not come with a wall charger for the USB cable.
This is a gift and it is simple to setup with a zip code. Definitely invest the $30 in the Radio Shack antenna.
UPDATE: 4/7/2014 - I delivered the gift and he was very happy with it. I customized a favorite list for him using the software you can download from UNIDEN. It was easy to do once I read the manual. I did experience one weird behavior where the unit asked me to enter in the time and date as if it was right out of the box. This happened before I did anything with the unit. The batteries were not removed nor were they low. Since I now have configured the favorites list and the range of reception, etc. if the unit resets, I may have to walk my father through the menus on the radio over the phone. That will be interesting.
I was all ready to purchase another unit for myself and even had ordered double of everything I had purchased for my father's unit. Antenna, batteries, chargers, etc. After playing with the unit for a few days before giving it to my Dad, I have decided to pass on it for various reasons.

..line of Uniden scanners the 436 HP will be no problem for you to set up. The software is inside the guts of the 436 just use the included USB cable and it will download to your PC. Within 10 minutes after all the downloads you should be scanning..Read more

The 436HP is by far the best police scanner I have owned. If you are familiar with the homepatrol line of Uniden scanners the 436 HP will be no problem for you to set up. The software is inside the guts of the 436 just use the included USB cable and it will download to your PC. Within 10 minutes after all the downloads you should be scanning the emergency departments in your area. The audio booms on this scanner. YOu can customize this scanner with the included software. I am listening to calls in a 45 mile radius on this scanner (never a dull moment). This scanner is slim and lightweight made of molded plastic. I have NO negatives to say about the build of this unit. You will not have to spend much more money on this purchase as it includes the PC USB cable, software, frequency database, and rechargeable batteries ($75 savings).

..all the action. Out of the box the first thing you have to do is update the software and database then you should be good to go. I recommend you go look at Youtube videos on this scanner to learn how to use the scanner as its not as simply as..Read more

Love this scanner. Added the Provoice Upgrade and now I can hear all the action.
Out of the box the first thing you have to do is update the software and database then you should be good to go.
I recommend you go look at Youtube videos on this scanner to learn how to use the scanner as its not as simply as older scanners are.
Once you understand list management then you are good to go, the audio recording and playback feature is great since you can playback the last couple of messages that you might of missed or record all the action and download it for latter review.
There are so many features packed in this one scanner it will take you a while to master this device but you will lover it once you do.

..and receiving. You can change the name using the handset or the computer software. It uses 2 AA batteries. If you do not use the backlight much the batteries last almost a full day. I can swap them out with other AA rechargeable batteries I have.Read more

I bought this scanner so I can listen to the Connecticut State Police. The are using digital and so I needed a digital trunking scanner. My old BC200XLT won't receive these signals. I was reading reviews and deciding between this and the Whistler model. Since the Uniden is a newer model and I have had my BC200XLT for over 20 years with no issues I stuck with Uniden. I was not sure whether to buy the BCD436HP or the BCD396T. I settled on the BCD436HP since it is the latest technology.
I have had it for a few weeks now. The unit is smaller and lighter than my old scanner. This is a plus. Includes a belt clip but no case. Not a deal breaker but a case is on the list of items to get. Side by side with my old scanner on conventional frequencies the reception appears to be the same. I like the display as it shows the name rather than the frequency when scanning and receiving. You can change the name using the handset or the computer software. It uses 2 AA batteries. If you do not use the backlight much the batteries last almost a full day. I can swap them out with other AA rechargeable batteries I have. The one complaint is if you plug in the USB cable to a USB charger the batteries only charge if the unit is off but it will work on just the cable when plugged in.
The main complaint is the manual is not very detailed. There is no index just a table of contents so it is not easy to find what you want in the manual. Also the manual does not explain all menu's and sub-menu's functions. There is a web site that has an easier to use manual which is better but still not perfect. I downloaded a PDF of the manual and you can search with that which helps tremendously. Once you have it programmed for yourself you will not really need to make many changes.
The included 'Sentinel' software is very good. It is fairly intuitive. I also downloaded the Butel trial software. I do not plan to purchase the Butel software. You would still need to use the Sentinel software to update the scanner's firmware and database. Butel allows you to create the favorite lists that Sentinel also does. I can't see why you need the Butel software for this scanner. Setting up favorite is real easy. Just find what you want to scan and add it to a favorite list. You can change the name of the channel in you favorite list if you want. I also added several frequencies that were not in the database and that was very easy. The database updates of frequencies is free with the Sentinel software but you need to purchase a subscription to Radio Reference for the Butel software to get frequencies.
I did a lot of reading before buying this. Complaints were: short battery life, easily scratched and hard to program. Batteries for me last a long time. I can't see how this is any more easily scratched than any other plastic device. Programming can be tricky but mostly because the manual is horrible.
I also like the idea of the favorites list. I have created 2 lists so far and will probably make a 3rd. I have one for home and another for my vacation home's area. I do enjoy going to the local race track on Friday nights. I will probably make a favorite for this use next season.
I would have given this 5 stars if not for the poor manual and explanation of the various settings.
If you have a need/desire to listen to digital trunking systems then I highly recommend this. If you only listen to conventional frequencies than this unit is overkill and not worth the learning curve to get it working.

..for my area. Overall I give the scanner 4 out of 5. Programming with Sentinel software was easy, updates worked flawless. I do recommend finding the online manual for the Sentinel software, it helps with the little things you go looking for to..Read more

I've had this scanner now for about 4 weeks. My father-in-law purchased the Uniden HomePatrol 2 and I got familiar with it before this purchase. The BCD436HP was my choice for the portability. As far as the pre-programmed part of the HomePatrol line I could take it or leave it, but I have a back ground in communications so already had access to the frequencies and talk group information I needed for my area. Overall I give the scanner 4 out of 5. Programming with Sentinel software was easy, updates worked flawless. I do recommend finding the online manual for the Sentinel software, it helps with the little things you go looking for to tweak your scanner just the way you want it.
I found 2 negative aspects which I'll briefly mention. First is the battery charging. Unlike most handheld scanners this scanner does not charge the batteries while it is in use and plugged in. This is well published on the forums but beware. I like to have my scanner on all the time, so I find it annoying to always have to have it plugged it or shut it off to charge it. On the positive side I get +8 hours of use on the batteries alone. Charge time, via the internal charge unit is recommended 14 hours with the unit turned off. There is much discussion on why Uniden did this for this scanner which does not need repeated here, but again just be aware that is how this scanner works. There is the alternative of using a separate charger for the rechargeable AA batteries and having 2 sets, swapping them out as needed.
Second negative is the 'Analyze' function does not work as it is described in the manual. It does not work like the 'Analyze' function of the HomePatrol 2 (which works amazing with the extreme software upgrade). This is certainly not a function needed everyday, but when you do want to analyze a system to identify the used LCNs it will not work. Now this could be my user error but I feel confident I followed the manual and reading the forums this is a known issue yet to be solved. I'm on the latest firmware as of this writing which is Version 1.10.02 (as of 3/30/2016).
Despite these 2 items I don't consider this a bad purchase. I hope with a future release of this scanner Uniden will reconsider the battery charging as I think many users, based on the forums, find this to be a poor design given the cost of the scanner. If you do not intend to travel much I would highly recommend the HomePatrol 2 scanner. In my opinion that scanner, with the extreme software update, is a 5 star product! The HomePatrol 2 is portable, just not belt clip friendly.
Thank you for reading and enjoy!

It's barely ok. The display is awful. P25 reception is terrible. The included database is definitely nice and convenient. The software used for programming looks like something from 20 years ago.

It's barely ok. The display is awful. P25 reception is terrible. The included database is definitely nice and convenient. The software used for programming looks like something from 20 years ago.

..purchased this one. I'm very pleased with it. There are more features than ever built into previous models. Can be used as simply entering a ZIP Code or used by programming with the computer software.Read more

I have had scanners all my life and with much research, I purchased this one. I'm very pleased with it. There are more features than ever built into previous models. Can be used as simply entering a ZIP Code or used by programming with the computer software.

Great scanner. So easy to program using Sentinal Software which is included. I'd recommend to any one who wants a great scanner thats simple to operate. You can actually be scanning your state or county in minutes.

Great scanner. So easy to program using Sentinal Software which is included. I'd recommend to any one who wants a great scanner thats simple to operate. You can actually be scanning your state or county in minutes.

..it properly setup. But that is a real challenge. You can use Uniden's Sentinel Software this comes free and it works okay, but you will end up with many old/unused channels or far too many duplicates to be useful if you use the zip code method.Read more

This is a scanner made for scanner techies, not for the inexperienced. It has an overwhelming assortment of bells/whistles and is not easy to program. It took me a month or so of working with it to really understand all the settings. You can get lost, lose track of channels you have in the Quick key layers and it is a frustration device like a sudoku puzzle. But as a genuine high end digital scanner for the hard core scanner fan, or RF engineer who likes to fiddle with settings, it is fantastic, once you get it properly setup. But that is a real challenge.
You can use Uniden's Sentinel Software this comes free and it works okay, but you will end up with many old/unused channels or far too many duplicates to be useful if you use the zip code method. The best way to program this is to setup your own Favorites List and start adding things one piece at a time from the database. But if you drill into the database in a big metro area, you'll wind up giving up in a fit of confusion! Thousands of channels listed, hundreds of channels show up buried in multi layers of layers. Which is why you need to really research the Sentinel database before you program this. You can download the Sentinel software from Uniden first off their website and decide if you can do this. Updates are free and current from the Radio Reference database. You'll never have out of date stuff.
You plug this scanner into a USB jack like a flash drive and the computer finds this as a storage device. But don't ever pull the USB cable out before you tell windows to eject this device or you'll corrupt the SD micro card inside the scanner. The BCD436HP has a few current bugs. The first bug is related to this SD card corruption issue, the second possible bug relates to the backup battery for time, Uniden has a current update fix for this. The other bug is a possible dimmer display over time. I have had this unit for two months and have not had any problems so far. Be very vigilant about first 'Ejecting the Storage Device' on your PC before you pull out the USB cable and shut if off before the batteries get too low because it has to write to/close the SD card when you shut if off. Also, firmware updates will come thru Uniden's Sentinel Software for free as well as the database and and other updates. I had no trouble at all with my PC finding the scanner.
For digital reception on P-25 systems, this scanner is hard to beat for legible Voice Quality. But my new Uniden BCD325P2 scanner will equal this unit side by side. This unit will do P-25 (Phase 1 & 2) but I get fantastic reception with Phase 1 (so far) in my area. The VHF/UHF reception is about the same as my other units, as good as you'll probably ever need. If you want the best digital reception, buy the RS 800 mhz antenna, which also does very good for VHF/UHF. This unit runs on 3 AA batteries which they include, one of mine was a dud, get a cheap battery checker, buy a spare set of 2400 NiMh and a good slow charger. Don't charge in the radio, the batteries may get hot. You should get 8 or more hours off a fully charged set of 3 AA batts.
As far as the large display goes, the letters are very narrow and very thin and very crowded. It is hard to see it good at a few feet with eyes over 40 years of age. There is a slight duplication of info on the 3 fields, really a great deal of info on the screen, but your eyes can't take it all in at once. I found that if I re-do all the channel names/labels in All Caps and just use less letters, you can see the display much better. But you will have to go in and re-do this work yourself by hand, the database channel names do not appear in Caps. Just keep the info fields to one line if you can and it shows up clearer on the display. The display does not alternate/blink like on other scanners either. It is not a world class display for such a high end scanner. But it does tell you everything about the channel you are listening to. The scanner also has 3 Hold buttons, but no Scan button, (it is the System button). It is quite tall and tip over prone. You can program it by hand but you will really need to know your frequencies/systems in your area first and you'll quickly get overwhelmed. This is not a user friendly scanner, but most digital scanners are pretty much all complicated now compared to old style analog scanners.
This is a Fantastic Scanner for RF engineers and tech geeks, at the risk of being highly complex for the general public. You need much more patience than money. Set it up right and you'll get a wonderfully amazing scanner gizmo, but the learning curve is extreme. There are many things about this scanner that you can fully screwup by just missing particulars in the programming. You'll wind up with it saying 'Nothing To Scan' on the display and go back in programming and do trial and error and wind up with the same result. Over and over. Or miss complete services even when you have them programmed in! I programmed it 5 times over before I fully understood this thing, and I'm an RF engineer. But it does have incredible reception on P-25 systems and if you want extra bells/whistles to play with, this is for you.

..is great everything comes in very clear. Easy to carry around and fits nice on your belt. The software on it is fantastic.. No programming needed. Defiantly a great unit and well worth the price.Read more

The Uniden BCD436HP is a great trunking scanner. The audio is great everything comes in very clear. Easy to carry around and fits nice on your belt. The software on it is fantastic.. No programming needed. Defiantly a great unit and well worth the price.

If I would have known 'Missing bonus material' meant missing SD card, belt clip, software, documentation as well as being scuffed I wouldn't have bought the repackaged one.

If I would have known 'Missing bonus material' meant missing SD card, belt clip, software, documentation as well as being scuffed I wouldn't have bought the repackaged one.

..it would have as new, but Amazon made that right so I was very happy. Used the software and found out there was at least one update for the scanner database. Performed that with no issue from home. Listened for a couple days with not one problem.Read more

I like this little scanner. Was a little concerned because of price. But found on Amazon as a open box return with a great price. Went ahead and pulled the trigger. Received very quickly and out of the box no problems. Did find out that it didn't ship with batteries as it would have as new, but Amazon made that right so I was very happy. Used the software and found out there was at least one update for the scanner database. Performed that with no issue from home. Listened for a couple days with not one problem. At work a few days later wanted to work on customizing channel lists. Once again logged onto the software to do that. Hooked up the cable and the device was immediately recognized and downloaded the drivers. But after I tried to write to the scanner with the customized lists it kept giving me errors, disk not readable or something to that effect. BTW, when this happens the scanner becomes a brick. Did a lot of google research, found this is a common problem, lot's of suggestions how to fix but wouldn't work for me. Had multiple memory cards at work so tried others. Long story short, never did get to work from my work computer. Don't know if it a windows issue, cable issue, or what, but finally after another couple of days from the home computer followed all the technical troubleshooting steps again, if this didn't work it was going back to Amazon,it downloaded all the database back on the original memory card. I actually took another memory card and formatted it and taped it inside the battery cover as recommended by another tech suggestion as this does brick your device for any scanner functionality. Since then have tried again from work but it just doesn't work. But that is ok, still like the scanner and would recommend but not for the original listed price. The entering zip code is just so easy when you travel and so very handy.

..batteries which can charge in the scanner another plus.The Scanner came with software built in which you could download to your computer and run.I liked that the power cable which came with the scanner also doubles as a USB connector to the..Read more

I got this device because I wanted to listen in on the digital feeds the local govt has gone onto.The scanner has a nice weight to it and feels steady in my hands.The frequencies were already built into the scanner which was a plus.The Scanner also had rechargeable batteries which can charge in the scanner another plus.The Scanner came with software built in which you could download to your computer and run.I liked that the power cable which came with the scanner also doubles as a USB connector to the computer which saved me from having to buy another cable easily $25 or $30 more.
I guess the only things I don't like is that the tax was really high on this device I will have to be more careful about that in the future which was my fault because I just choose the quickest one I could to buy from.I guess the only other thing I don't like is the reception is somewhat tricky if your settings are off or you just aren't in a good place where signals can easily be received you're out of luck .
But overall I would rate this as a great next step in my personal scanner journey ,I'm learning more about my scanner each day .

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