Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable ScannerUniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner
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- Handheld scanner for monitoring police and fire signals, weather transmissions, ham radio bands, and more
- PC-programmable memory with 200 channels over 10 banks; Close Call RF technology identifies nearby signals
- Easily locate specific calls with 6 preprogrammed service searches, including public safety, railroad, and marine
- Compact design fits comfortably in hand; easy-to-read backlit display, lockable keypad for saving settings
- Runs on 2 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries (these can be be recharged while in the scanner)
With the BC95XLTB handheld scanner, Uniden adds another 100 memory channels and PC programming ability to the enticing features on the BC72XLT model. Versatile, compact, and easy to use, the BC95XLTB offers a simple way to monitor the "action" bands, including police and fire channels (including rescue and paramedics), NOAA weather transmissions, business and industrial radio broadcasts, utilities, marine and amateur (ham radio) bands, air bands, and more. In short, the scanner keeps interested parties in the information loop.
Versatile, PC-Programmable Handheld Scanning
Easily Monitor "Action" Bands
You can use the BC95XLTB 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. Of course, scanning the 32,000 available frequencies can be time-consuming and frustrating, which is why Uniden added such functions as Close Call capture technology, which instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters to help you detect and identify local signals.
PC-Programmable Memory
The BC95XLTB features a comprehensive memory that holds up to 200 programmed channels over 10 banks (20 per bank). You can program frequencies into the scanner's memory either manually or using optional PC software available from Uniden.
Preset Service Banks With Channel Scan/Search
The scanner also offers six preset service banks, with preset frequencies for police, fire/emergency, aircraft, ham, marine, and weather, making it easy to locate specific types of calls. And should you want to regularly monitor a few specific channels, you can designate them as "priority" channels. The BC95XLTB will then check those channels every two seconds while it scans each bank, so you never miss an important transmission. Other scanning functions include 10 programmable search ranges for finding unlisted frequencies in your area and a two-second scan delay that lets you hear any replies to the original transmission before moving on.
Don't Lose Your Settings
Thanks to the key lock, you won't accidentally change the programming while carrying the scanner in your pocket. Add in a memory backup that preserves stored frequencies even if the scanner loses power and an easy-to-read, backlit display and you're ready for virtually any scanning situation.
Additional Features
The scanner comes with a flexible antenna with a BNC connector, ensuring adequate reception in strong signal areas (a separately sold external antenna will further improve reception), along with an AC adapter. As an alternative, you can power the scanner using two AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries (the latter can even be recharged while in the scanner). The unit is also backed by a one-year warranty.
Note on Model Number
The "B" in the model number BC95XLTB refers to the box packaging that Uniden has transitioned over to from a clamshell on this product. The Uniden BC95XLT is the same exact product as the Uniden BC95XLTB and all devices themselves will display the model number BC95XLT.
What's in the Box
Scanner, AC Adapter, Flexible Antenna, Belt Clip, Frequency Guide, User's Manual.
Uniden Handheld Scanner Comparison
| Model |  BC72XLT |  BC95XLT |  BC346XT |  BCD396XT |
| Compact Size |  | | | |
| Battery | 2xAA | 2xAA | 3xAA | 3xAA |
| Channels | 100 | 200 | 9000 Dynamic | 25000 Dynamic |
| Pre-Programmed Service Banks | Police, Fire/EMS, Air, HAM, Marine, Weather | Police, Fire/EMS, Air, HAM, Marine, Weather | Public Safety, News, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special | Public Safety, News, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special, TV, FM |
| Close Call | | | | |
| NASCAR Model | | | -- | -- |
| Pager Screen | | | | |
| Weather Band | | | | |
| GPS Enabled | | | | |
| Weather Alert | -- | -- | SAME | SAME |
| Triple Conversion | | | | |
| CTCSS/DCS | -- | -- | | |
| Priority Channels | 10 | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Hyper Search (steps) | 180/Sec | 180/Sec | 300/Sec | 300/Sec |
| Hyper Scan | -- | -- | 100/Sec | 100/Sec |
| Alphanumeric Display | -- | -- | | |
| Band Scope | -- | -- | | |
| Analog Trunking | -- | -- | | |
| Backlit Display | | | | |
| Backlit Keys | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Trunking | -- | -- | Triple | APCO 25 |
| PC Programming | -- | | | |
| PC Control | -- | -- | | |
- Electronics: 0 pages (2012-01-29)
- Publisher: Uniden
- Label: Uniden
- Studio: Uniden
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:  Very fine searching/scanning radio, By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner (Electronics) This is a fine searching/scanning radio (with scanning defined as finding stations within the frequencies that have been stored by the user in banks of 10 with 20 banks available). It is very well made and should last a long time. Many of the numerous keys perform two functions, one as labeled and a second one using the FN key when pressed first. It is a fairly heavy hand-held unit with back-lighting supplied automatically only when needed or separately when desired by the user. This unit the new bc95xlt (or the newer designation bc95xltb) is an update of the earlier Uniden model that had railroad band searching (by individual channels) for example directly within the six pre-programmed service search bands, but now to do railroad listening you can simply specify one of the 10 unspecified frequency search bands instead. Other reviewers have found this change to be totally adequate even if you are a railroad enthusiast just like I am.
I am also into aircraft band listening and...Read more 22 of 24 people found the following review helpful: Easy to Program, By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner (Electronics) I was scared to buy this item after reading how hard it was to program it from the reviews. It could not be easier! I read the directions through twice which is important and had 5 banks loaded up with all the local agencies in less than an hour. It's a fun toy. I purchased it for emegencies since we live near a oil coker plant. Twice it lit up the sky when they had to release gases. It looked like a bomb had been dropped. When this kind of thing happens all phone lines are busy. No reaching police or fire. Nice to have a scanner!!!! 38 of 45 people found the following review helpful:  It's a scanner: it scans. Otherwise nothing special about this one., By Shawn Brown (Tacoma, WA, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Uniden BC-95XLT NASCAR Bearcat 200-Channel Portable Scanner (Electronics) BEST FEATURES? That it gets the 800 frequencies and its compact size.
WORST FEATURES? Too many steps to do stuff, too few buttons (replaced with "Function" button), on/off switch is NOT in the volume control as other scanners usally are. RECOMMEND TO FIRST-TIME SCANNER BUYER? Most definately! RECOMMEND TO PREVIOUS SCANNER OWNERS? No way! (You'll understand if you buy one.) I've owned tons of hand-held scanners since the 60's, and this one has to be the most complicated one I've had when it comes to a few simple features. Searching can be a nightmare to get started. Most scanners only take the simple push of one button to instantly lock out a channel. Not this one: you have to first push the Function button, then Lockout. Anytime you have to push TWO buttons to operate a feature only makes it more complicated to use, especially in the dark. Even with a few other functions there are far too many buttons to press and steps to take. I think Uniden...Read more |
