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Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner Review

Scanners · June 28, 2020

Uniden BC125AT handheld scanner is a small compact analog scanner that can be easily fit into your pockets or any small area. 

This tool is the best among antenna devices that do a great job in monitoring for both civil and military.

Uniden is the most popular brand in the market. This Radio is compact and features Weather Alert technology and can connect to civilian and military air bands easily. This tool looks solid and feels solid when you hold, but it’s made up of plastic that makes the machine more durable.

The plus point of this device is the 500 plus channels Unidec 125, adding 200 more for making it super useful in connecting with your partners. Let’s brief more information about the crop.

Uniden BC125AT Bearcat Scanner

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Quick information!

  • Brand: Unitec
  • Model: BC125AT
  • Styles: Handheld scanner with headphone and stereophone
  • Weight: 14.4 pounds
  • Dimension: 4.33 x 2.17 x 7.28 inches
  • Batteries: 2AA batteries
  • Warranty: 1 year

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Usage: It is commonly used in events, amateur radio, rural public safety, NASCAR, auto races, boat races, military, marine, and railroad.

Close call technology: This Unidec technology feature instantly captures the signals by close transmitters, and their close call Do Not Disturb Mode prevents close call inspections during a transmission. 

uniden bearcat scanner

Alpha tagged channels: This tool covers the huge channel range up to 700, adding Unidec 125AT lists. The channels may include 50 analog and 104 digital. The frequencies on which channels receive signals are listed as 25-54 MHz, 108-174 MHz, 225-380 MHz, 400-512 MHz following. 

Battery: Uniden 125AT comes with a long-lasting battery of 2AA batteries required. The battery compartment is nearby the bottom section of the scanner. Inside this compartment, there is an option to select the type of cell you want to use. It’s ordered to use alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries. 

military radio scanner

Programming abilities:

  • Battery low alert 
  • Two power option 
  • Memory backup 
  • Weather alert 
  • display backlight 
  • Temporary Lockout
  • Triple-Conversion Circuitry
  • Text Tagging
  • Service Banks 

Programming the scanner: To program the scanner, follow the methodology of Press Hold, enter the channel location you want to store your frequency into, press the FUNC button, press E twice and type in your rate, and then last  “.” button to exit.

Display screen: Uniden 125AT is a unique tool for your safety that police can perform their duty well. It’s a very lightweight and portable device. The display backlight screen is of orange color for easy to read even in night conditions.

uniden hand held scanners

Audio: The audio of this tool is evident and excellent. You can hear every single word very clearly, even in the considerable traffic noise. This helps in access to your nearby partner through this superb device. The audio power is 0.3 watts. 

Receiving signals: Whether you’re on VHF or UHF bands, the scanner performs it’s a job well in receiving the signal without any frequency drop. You can easily access to your folks of civilian and military without any disturbance. 

Warranty: Uniden gives a one-year warranty for the Product. The warranty is invalid if the Product is modified, improperly installed, repaired by an external source.

If you are sure that the Product is defective, pack the Product with all its parts and accessories, evidence of original purchase.

Benefits:

  • It comes with 40,000 frequencies.
  • Uniden has priority scans with DND. 
  • Contains Both civil and military bands.
  • It features 500 channels.
  • Compact and great for universal monitoring.
  • Very Portable and can fix into your pockets.

Verdict: That is a fantastic scanner for its class, that is similar in design and function to the BC72XLT, BC92XLT, and BC95XLT series of scanners, with a largely improved set of characteristics and narrow-band support. This handheld scanner is ideal for listening in on all frequencies (railway, CB, EMF, Marine, etc.).

It’s relatively easy to add in your rates and interest(s) using the scanner, but it’s more comfortable and faster with the free software. It’s a perfect convenient choice for soldiers. Grab it now!

FAQs:

Does Uniden BC125AT are programmable for trains?

Yes, most, if not all, passenger and freight operations in the USA and Canada operate around 160 MHz so by using Unidec you can absolutely program the scanner and listen in. The EOT devices, broadcast over the 400 MHz range.

Can I use an external battery such as used to recharge an iPhone to power this? 

This model comes with a USB wire that can use in the intersection with any 5-volt power adapter– and most folks find that their phone/tablet charger labors well.

Does anyone believe the Uniden scanner is easier to use than the Whistler 1010?

The BC125AT is susceptible to use, this Radio comes comprised of its super user-friendly software. 

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