Uniden BCD325P2 Handheld TrunkTracker V Scanner. 25,000 Dynamically Allocated Channels. Close Call RF Capture Technology. Location-Based Scanning and S.A.M.E. Weather Alert. Compact Size.

I have had several Uniden scanners, and this scanner is a major step back for Uniden, And I am surprised that Uniden actually markets it. First, contrary to what the manual says, it will not operated without batteries; The USB cable can also be used to power the scanner when the batteries are removed. Plug the USB cable into the scanner with no batteries and No Battery will display. Press and hold the power button to turn on the scanner., that is an out-and-out lie. Second it EATS batteries. With the cheapo rechargeable batteries that comes with it, plan on 30 to 45 minutes of listen time, then a 14 hour charge time. If you buy better rechargeable batteries, then you get up to 3 hours of listen time, then a 14 hour recharge time. And if you decide to use regular batteries to avoid the 14 hour outage to recharge, then buy stock in a battery company because you will make them richer having to continually replace the batteries.

Unable to receive local public service activity. Completely useless. Programming with RR/premium yields a relatively ugly paperweight that simply never makes any noise ... Oh well...

I have owned many scanners over the years, and some since this one. Not impressed with this one. It goes through the battery like crazy! On a full charge, left on one channel maybe 2 hours. If scanning, 30 minutes. Battery life on this, sucks. Hard to program as well. I do like the features it has. So, that part I do like about this. But thats about it. I would pass on this one and go for a BCD436HP instead

It is a nice scanner, easy to program if using 3rd party software. Range in my area not as good as i thought it should, even with purchasing another antenna. Range drops when it is running of batteries.

Easy to use, good reception - catches everything on air, quality sound, DMR, NXDN and Provoice upgrading option (with extra cost)

I havent done much testing on this radio but I found out the stock antanna is poor quality ( garbage ) a compatible third party antanna is recommended the radio is easy to program via pc useing FreeScan I also got some DX1500 NiMH 1.2v 2500MAh batterys to replace the included stock rechargeable batterys Im still trying to figure out the P25 feature I did update the firmware to 1.09.12 that added more features this is my first digital scanner so Ill learn

I did not like the process to receive the item. I was shammed twice, and on their final attempt it proved to be the real item and worth the wait.

Quality

I have the BCD325P2 scanner and I love it. It took me a while to get the hang of programming it manually, but then I found ProScan, which is an online software that allows you to control and program the scanner from a computer. The scanner feels sturdy and the included antenna does its job. However, even though I live in Los Angeles County, I found that the scanner antenna wasnt cutting it for picking up frequencies throughout LA County, so I bought and set up a rooftop discount antenna and ran cable into my home, and the quality of what Im picking up now is just amazing. I gave this scanner 4, rather than 5, stars because unlike its big brother in the 436 series scanner, this one only has capacity for two AA batteries. The most amount of time Ive gotten out of it was about 2-2.5 hours with the backlight on. Given that most of the time the scanner is on my desk, its always connected to the computer and thus isnt running off batteries. However, for those times when I will need to take the scanner mobile with me, Ill need to bring the USB cable and find a portable charger to go.

All I can say is Im impressed! This little scanner really pulls in the distant signals. I have been a scanner enthusiast over 40 years and have owned several BearCat scanners along with Radio Shack radios. I also own a SDS200 and the BCD325P2 gives it a run for the money when it comes to reception. The SDS has many more features but the BCD325P2 being a 335 buck radio is well worth the investment. I highly recommend a radiorefference.co subscription and also purchasing a license for the ProScan software. After doing so, I had the scanner receiving all of the local area channels in no time. Note that depending where you live, you may need to upgrade to the DMR, ProVoice or NXDN license to listen in your area. I often listen to my 325P on the carport under an aluminum canopy with the included rubber duck antenna and pickup channels 30 mile away as the bird flies. I highly recommend the BCD325P2 scanner.