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, Location-Based Scanning

Works very well, but you will probably need a professional to program it for you.

This is a great desk top scanner. It does have a learning curve, which means you can expect to do some learning! My experience with software called FreeSCAN and RadioReference.com made set-up SO much easier. A 1-yr subscription to RadioReference is $60 at this time, well worth it as it does make set-up using FreeSCAN much easier! All in all, No Regrets, as the scanner price on Amazon is VERY good. Im in a low spot, still reception has not been an issue. The sound quality is good, but there is always room for improvement. Otherwise, no complaints. It is complex, yet doable with some patience and flexibility.

I received it late because of UPS. It is a little hard too program even with free scan and radio reference. I recommend finding a local person that can fully program it if you are not tech savvy. It gets very good reception with stock antenna, and squelch is easy to control. The sound is good volume great. It has the capability to receive more channels under more bands than you can count. From ham, gmrs, public analog, trucnked ect... It is ruggedly built, metal not plastic. It reminds one of the good quality from the 1970-1980 era. Buttons are easy to operate with positive feel. It is expensive, but seems well worth the cost as it has all the features needed to listen to all the local and federal channels within about 150 miles and a little more. It also picks up some aircraft bands. Go ahead and buy it, you will be pleased with it.

Great scanner, works very well on a P25 simulcast system. The housing is fashioned from metal, making the build very sturdy compared to plastic alternatives. The sound quality is terrific and wont be affected by the metal housing. It has quite a few fancy features though that may not be necessary for the everyday listener, it would be nice to have a stripped down version at a lower price. GPS features are nice but unnecessary for a lot of users. Programming the scanner is also difficult for those unfamiliar with how digital trunking works and the manual doesnt explain the process clearly or walk the consumer through how to program the scanner on a PC. It would be nice to have some sort of programming software included with the scanner, especially with the price tag of the scanner. Overall its a relatively (compared to others on the market) inexpensive P25 phase i & ii scanner that is of outstanding quality. I would recommend purchasing a radioreference membership for about 15 dollars to help with programming.

No complaints..works great. I do advise you use the cable to the computer and to use radio reference along with FreeSCAN to get it programmed. It took 15minutes for me to do that and I was all set. The instructions are horrible for anyone not good with electronics or computers. Only thing I wish it had were more single button pressing options - I dont need the WX button not sure why anyone would with all the apps and a quick site you can pull up on the computer - would rather like to have a quick FM button for radio usage or a quick CB radio button. Id like to have a quick disconnect method on the mount for the vehicle so I could move it from there to the house with ease so maybe they will look at that in the future since its just too expensive to get two of them at this time for both locations.

Finally figured this thing out kinda. Was fun to set up. I certainly hope it doesnt fail after a 75 mph drop onto the interstate, because the electronics are the same ones from the 80s. Seems like uniden has lost the desire to advance the product. I just hope this thing has the uniden durability from the past era. TOOK A MONTH to figure out how to program it. Uses the antique style usb thing, so you know the people that designed it are not going for convenience, or functionality so much. It needs a type c port.

NOT FOR A NOVICE. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PROS PROGRAM IT. I AM NOT TO THAT POINT YET. I AM FINDING IT IS NOT AS HARD AS SAID, IF YOU MESS UP, GO IN AND RESET TO START AND TRY AGAIN. MINE IS PULLING IN STATE POLICE FROM 150 MILES AWAY WITH A 30.00 OLD RADIO SHACK ANTENNA MADE FOR HIGH FREQUENCY. I RECOMMEND AN ANTENNA DESIGNED FOR DIGITAL SIGNAL. THEY ARE NOT THAT EXPENSIVE.

As expected

You definitely need a programming cable and free program software to get all you want....

Purchased this scanner as an update to a BC125AT, if you are new to scanning, much like I am, the change to DMA memory and in my case the addition of trunking ability can be a bit overwhelming. Never one to shy away from a challenge I dove right in. I wouldnt recommend attempting to manually program this unit unless you have a lot of free time on your hands. Software is the way to go for this unit, I chose Freescan as their Beta version works very well with the BCD996P2. USB drivers to talk with the software can be a bit of a challenge but not bad if you are moderately adept with a PC. With the software installed and a significant amount of research I was struggling, I needed and example to go by and I couldnt find one readily available anywhere. So I broke down and bought a year subscription to Radioreference for $30, Freescan has a great import feature to pull in the programming directly from Radioreference. In 30 minutes I had the scanner up and running. Being able to review the programming made all the difference and significantly advanced my knowledge. Overall this is a great unit that is well built with a great display. Reception in my area with the stock antenna is great, but this hobby sucks you in fast, pretty sure I need to educate myself about antennas next.