Uniden BearTracker BCT15X Base Mobile Scanner
- 9,000 channels with Advanced Dynamic Memory System
- 25 to 512, 758 to 960 MHz and 1.24 to 1.3 GHz, cellular excluded
- Analog trunking: Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems
- TrunkTracker III technology
- Close Call RF capture, plus BearTracker warning system
- GPS compatible for location-based scanning
- Base/mobile design with bracket, harness and AC adapter
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-equipped analog trunking scanner for home and vehicle use, with large memory and a full mounting kit. Digital systems are not in its supported list, so it suits areas still on analog radio.
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ASIN: B002IT1C8UModel: BCT15XCategory: Radio Scanners
Overview
A trunk-tracking receiver at its core, the Uniden BearTracker scanner follows analog trunked systems and conventional channels from a desk or a vehicle dash. Close Call RF capture and the BearTracker warning system run alongside, and GPS compatibility enables location-based scanning.
Broad analog trunking support across Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems, plus a large memory, makes this a capable listening post for public safety traffic where agencies still run analog. Digital systems do not appear in the supported list, so check what your local agencies use. A GPS receiver is not among the included items.
Who it's for
Scanner hobbyists who want one radio for the house and the truck get a bracket, vehicle power cord and AC adapter in the box. Listeners in regions with digital public safety systems will not find those systems in its supported list.
Pros and cons
- Huge channel memory for many systems
- Wide coverage into the gigahertz range
- Mounting bracket and vehicle cord included
- Serial programming cable in the box
- No digital trunking in supported list
- GPS receiver not listed as included
- Cellular bands excluded from coverage
- Manual supplied on CD-ROM only
Performance notes
Reception depends on the antenna and where it is placed, since a vehicle roof and an indoor desk hear different systems. Trunk tracking follows conversations as a system moves them between frequencies, so correct programming decides what you hear. The dynamic memory governs how many sites and talk groups fit before programming gets crowded.
Specifications
| Brand | Uniden |
|---|---|
| Model | BCT15X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.9 × 7.2 × 2.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 9000 |
| Design | Base/mobile |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Uniden BCT15X for a dash install?
It measures 5.9 x 7.2 x 2.2 inches and weighs 3.4 pounds. A mounting bracket and hardware come in the box for vehicle installation.
Does the Uniden BCT15X receive digital trunked systems?
The listing names only conventional and analog trunked systems: Motorola, EDACS and LTR types. No digital mode is listed, so treat it as analog only.
Does the Uniden BCT15X come with a GPS receiver?
No GPS receiver appears in the box list. The scanner is GPS compatible, so a separate GPS unit is needed for location-based scanning.
Can the Uniden BCT15X be used at home and in a car?
Yes. It ships with an AC adapter plus a vehicle accessory power cord, a three-wire harness and a mounting bracket.
Does the Uniden BCT15X receive cell phone calls?
No. Cellular telephone bands are excluded from its frequency coverage.