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Uniden BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather & more
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Media Type | USB |
Scanner Type | Radio |
Brand | Uniden |
Model Name | Uniden |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Product Dimensions | 9.25"D x 8.26"W x 2.68"H |
Resolution | 200 dpi |
Item Weight | 3.25 Pounds |
Sheet Size | Legal |
Standard Sheet Capacity | 1 |
About this item
- The Uniden Bearcat BC355N Mobile/Base Scanner is one of the most feature packed, user-friendly, entry level scanners available today. It can pick up analog receptions including 6 Service banks for monitoring Non-Digital Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Marine, Air, Weather, and CB frequencies
- The BC355N features “Close Call RF Capture Technology,” which instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters. This pre-programmed search makes it easier to find active frequencies and helps you stay on top of local happenings and emergencies in your area.
- You can save up to 300 frequencies that are scanned along with the preset frequencies. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for any service category, you can add it to the bank for that category. This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to hear.
- The BC355N comes complete with a backlit display, making it easier to read in low light conditions, along with AC adapter, a DC power cable and an automotive power outlet plug, giving you more options for supplying power at home or in your car. Frequency range for aircraft band is AM mode 8.33 STEP (kHz) at 108.0000, 136.9916(Lower and Upper)
- If you’re looking for an affordable way to jump into the world of scanners, the BC355N may be the right choice for you. (Please note: model BC355N is not suitable for trunking or digital radio system monitoring. If you live in an area where trunking or digital radio systems are used, you need to upgrade to a Uniden Digital model (“D” stands for Digital), such as models BCD996P2, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD325P2, or HomePatrol-2.
- How can we help? Uniden Customer Support web site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting, Web site: https://uniden.com/pages/support-1 . Contact customer support at email: custsupport@uniden.com or phone: 1-800-297-1023
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BC355N 800MHz Base / Mobile Scanner
Includes 300 Channels, Close Call RF Capture Technology with Do-Not-Disturb, and Temporary Lockouts.
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300 ChannelsLet you store your local frequencies for rapid scanning. |
Search LockoutsLets you lock out frequencies that have continuous or uninteresting communications so that searching is faster. |
Frequency CoverageIncludes the most interesting "action" bands where you can hear police, ambulance, fire, amateur radio, public utilities, weather, and more. 25-54,108-174,406-512,806-956 (excluding cellular). |
Conventional | Analog Trunking | Digital Trunking | Database (Digital) | |
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Customer Reviews |
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Handheld | BC75XLT, BC125AT | BCD325P2 | BCD436HP | |
Base/Mobile | BC355N, BC365CRS | BCT15X | BCD996P2 | BCD536HP |
Unique | HomePatrol-II | |||
Use For | Gifts, Amateur Radio, Rural Public Safety, Air Band, Auto Races, Military Air Shows, Marine, Railroad | Everything to the left, plus, Analog Public Safety, Technical user in areas w/o digital trunking systems | Everything to the left, plus, Analog Public Safety, Technical user in areas w/o digital trunking systems | Digital Public Safety Program by Zip Code |
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Easy to use | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.0 |
Value for money | 3.8 | — | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Sound quality | 3.6 | — | — | 5.0 | 3.8 |
Battery life | — | 3.6 | — | 4.1 | 3.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Seller Kings | Amazon.com |
scanner type | Radio | Document | Radio Scanner | Radio Scanner | Text |
sheet capacity | 1 | 10 | 300 | 10 | — |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | AC Adaptor | USB | gps |
media type | USB | Micro SD | paper | USB | USB |
resolution | 200 dpi | 1200 | LED | scanner | 300 |
min system requirement | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
weight | 3.25 pounds | 1 pounds | 1.54 pounds | 5 pounds | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 2.68 x 8.26 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.25 pounds |
ASIN | B00972M9VK |
Item model number | BC355N |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4 in Radio Scanners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 7, 2011 |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Uniden |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
"The BC355N is an affordable, basic mobile scanner that's great for home or mobile use, with 300 storable channels, coverage of all the ""action"" bands, convenient features like ""close call"" and program lock, and a wealth of powering options for different applications. Receives conventional channels on the following frequencies: (25-54 MHz) (108-174 MHz) (225-380 MHz) (406-512 MHz) (806-956 MHz) (excluding cellular telephone bands) "
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Customers like the size and quality of the radio. For example, they mention it's a compact and space saving design. That said, opinions are mixed on reception, sound quality, value, performance, scanner, and ease of use.
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Customers like the size of the scanner. They say it's a nice compact scanner with a small space-saving design that can be mounted anywhere. Some customers also mention that the scanner is portable.
"...Its pretty small and takes up very little space on my nightstand and workbench...." Read more
"...This scanner seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Unfortunately, it wasn't until I started to program it that I realized it's massive flaw...." Read more
"Although this scanner is compact and seems senitive, it is poorly designed. It claims to be 300 channels, BUT this is misleading...." Read more
"...It's small, low power requirements, and can run on 12V or uses the 115 adapter...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the radio. They mention it's well built, and in good condition. Some say it'll be great for first-time users and is a good basic scanner for your house.
"Bought used, but good as new. Packaging was a bit rough. But product was in great shape.This is my second used item that I've purchased...." Read more
"...tuned in. I was so happy, the quality was 100x better than the internet stream, it sounded like they were right next to me compared to what the..." Read more
"...3- Overall: Very happy with the quality / feel of the unit, it looks good sitting on my desk in my office and matches all the other electronics that..." Read more
"...The speaker sounds cheap and of poor quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the radio. Some mention that it works well for what it is, and is a no frills basic scanner that works great for anyone in an area that has police and fire. However, others say that it's completely unusable with air and marine frequencies, does not work well in house, and stopped working after 2 weeks of use.
"...It has ran daily since I got it and I have not had any issues at all...." Read more
"This is a no frills basic scanner that works great for anyone in an area that has police and fire still on analog frequencies...." Read more
"...The police/fire/emergency banks along with air and marine are completely unusable if you are near any amount of traffic at all...." Read more
"...Functionally, it works well in most respects...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the radio. Some mention it's simple to use and program, with no added hassle or time. They say it comes pre-programmed with frequencies and the search and nearby functions make it easy to operate. However, others say that it'd hard to understand how to program it, very complicated, and tedious. They also mention that the manual is difficult to understand.
"...It is a bit confusing and if you want to listen to more than 100 frequencies and have to spill over to the Air/Marine presets, you will have to set..." Read more
"...The little instruction booklet that came with it was pretty fairly easy to comprehend when it came to setting frequencies into the private section,..." Read more
"...Well you can't use a lot of the scanner and setup becomes very tedious. Police and air banks add almost 2000 channels each to your scan...." Read more
"...by "capturing" actual transmissions is straight-forward, quick and easy - so long as the someone "cooperates" by transmitting on the desired channel..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the scanner. Some mention it's a good analog scanner that can get most channels and check your local area, while others say that it just doesn't fit their needs and is being returned. Some say that the internal speaker is mediocre at best and that the scanner is obsolete.
"This is a no frills basic scanner that works great for anyone in an area that has police and fire still on analog frequencies...." Read more
"...along with frequencies from nineteen sixty tcomma this thing is Horrible!..." Read more
"This is a nice basic scanner for someone starting out or if you just want something basic...." Read more
"Perfect for first timer scanner users" Read more
Customers are mixed about the reception of the radio. Some mention it offers a wide variety of frequencies to monitor, is great for discovering new frequencies, and can get most channels. However, others say that they can't enter frequencies directly, are not able to set the channels needed, and that it won't receive some am frequencies.
"...There are almost 4000 channels that get scanned if you turn those on...." Read more
"...Weak signals are muddled with static...." Read more
"...So far it has had no issues getting very good signal, even in snow, rain, heavy winds, and summertime tree cover...." Read more
"...Found out after I programmed it that the frequencies were all encrypted so from my point of view, a waste of money." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the radio. Some mention it's great for the price, a great performer, and a good buy. However, others say that it'll be unmistakably cheap, has very little low end, and is a bit disappointing.
"...Overall, its simple, it works, and its not crazy expensive because of too many bells and whistles I won't use." Read more
"...You will hear that cheap sound so well, It will be unmistakably cheap. And not making it any better for clarity reasons. Just louder...." Read more
"...Overall, I do like this unit, and I feel it is a good value." Read more
"Great scanner for the money as long as the agencies around you aren’t using trunked or digital frequencies...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the radio. Some mention they are impressed with the clarity of the sound, and it is loud enough that anyone can hear it. However, others say that the sound is terrible, like it's coming out of a tube, and the speaker is weak.
"...The backlit display is readable under most lighting conditions, but some indicators would seem quite small for quick reading in a mobile..." Read more
"...a negative in there, it would be a stretch with saying the sound gets a bit crackly for a few seconds, but then I have to remember where it is and..." Read more
"...Speaker quality is clear, good, and is quite loud. Again it is dependent on the signal...." Read more
"...Sound Quality: You get what you pay for with this scanner and the speaker size and quality is definitely one of the ways the radio's price is kept..." Read more
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I do believe that the location for this is good to note as well. I live in a semi rural area surrounded by a lot of forestry land and bluffs, my scanner is by my desk in the basement with just the basic pull out antenna attached. So far it has had no issues getting very good signal, even in snow, rain, heavy winds, and summertime tree cover. Some days I actually hear the calls paging us for a fire on the scanner before my actual pager picks up the page and sounds off.
The programming is not hard, I had absolutely no issues getting the local frequencies programmed into the private selection. The little instruction booklet that came with it was pretty fairly easy to comprehend when it came to setting frequencies into the private section, not really sure why this particular function had so many negative reviews about it being confusing. This is my first scanner and from unboxing to being up and running with all the local frequencies installed it took maybe an hour, this includes assembly, running the cord, attaching the antenna and looking up and saving the 15 or so local frequencies.
It comes with the power and antenna capabilities to use in the house or while on the road. It is pretty nice using it on long road trips to hear about what is going on in front of you. The weather channels are nice too as you can follow the weather alerts from the NWS in real time. We get frequent tornadic weather, so this is nice to have in the basement to have a decent heads up in the event of natural disasters.
Overall I am pleased, my kids love to listen in when we get a fire call, it gives me the alerts that I want. It is pretty easy to operate. If you are looking for a basic analog (not digital) scanner. It has ran daily since I got it and I have not had any issues at all. If I had to throw a negative in there, it would be a stretch with saying the sound gets a bit crackly for a few seconds, but then I have to remember where it is and it is pulling in analog.
I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a basic scanner.
Its pretty small and takes up very little space on my nightstand and workbench. Worthwhile if you are like me and only listen to around 15 or 20 of the local police/fire/EMS frequencies. If that is all you are looking for out of your scanner, this will do the job. Upon arrival, the box included the scanner, a base telescopic antenna that plugs straight into the back (works well for me, your results may vary with location), a mobile mounting bracket with several feet of fused power wire, a DC cigarette power adapter for quick "plug and go" mobile installation, and finally a second antenna. The second antenna is basically a copper wire with suction cups on both ends and several feet of coax attached to it. According to the directions, you basically suction cup the antenna to the inside windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle or to the rear widow if you drive a standard cab truck. I currently use it in my basement window to gain better reception during the evening when I am working downstairs in my concrete surrounded shop space. Having an additional antenna stuck up in the window really helps improve the reception.
Overall, its simple, it works, and its not crazy expensive because of too many bells and whistles I won't use.
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Works very good.
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2023
Works very good.