Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner
- Tuner Type: UHF
- Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
- Number of Batteries: 2
- Item Weight: 0.9 pounds
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable entry point for analog scanning with 500 organized channels and Close Call detection, but only useful where local traffic still broadcasts in the clear, not digitally trunked.
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ASIN: B00772MR0KModel: BC125ATCategory: Radio Scanners
Overview
A handheld analog scanner with 500 alpha-tagged channels across 10 banks, Close Call RF capture for nearby signals, and preset search bands for police, fire, marine, rail, air and racing traffic. Suits hobbyists monitoring conventional, non-digital radio traffic.
This is a non-digital scanner: it cannot decode Project 25, DMR or NXDN trunked systems, the format many larger city police and fire departments have moved to. Where local agencies still run conventional analog frequencies, or for aviation, marine, rail and racing bands that stay analog nationwide, it covers the standard 25-54, 108-174, 225-380 and 400-512 MHz ranges. Anyone needing to follow digital trunked public safety traffic would need one of Uniden's other Bearcat models instead, such as the SDS100 or BCD436HP.
- 500 channels / 10 storage banks
- Close Call RF capture plus Do Not Disturb mode
- Weather Alert technology built in
- Orange backlit display for low light
Who it's for
Fits hobbyists, travelers and motorsport fans who want to listen to conventional police, fire, marine, aviation, rail or CB traffic in areas that have not switched to digital trunking. Not a fit for anyone needing to monitor a city that has already moved its public safety radio to a digital trunked system.
Pros and cons
- 500 alpha-tagged channels across 10 banks
- Close Call RF capture finds nearby signals automatically
- PC programmable for bulk frequency loads
- Compact enough for travel or outings
- Analog only, no digital trunking support
- No two-way transmit capability
- Will miss agencies using P25, DMR or NXDN
Performance notes
Close Call RF capture scans for active nearby transmitters and tunes to them automatically, useful for finding local activity without knowing the exact frequency ahead of time, while Do Not Disturb mode keeps that scan from interrupting a channel already in use. The 500 channels split across 10 banks let a listener separate categories, such as police in one bank and railroad in another, and PC programming is available for loading frequencies in bulk rather than entering them one at a time on the keypad.
Specifications
| Brand | Uniden |
|---|---|
| Model | BC125AT |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2.2 × 4.3 × 7.3 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Average Life | 10 hours |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Tuner Type | UHF |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Number of Batteries | 2 |
| Number of Channels | 500 |
| Mfr Part Number | BC125AT |
| Item Type Name | Scanner |
| Additional Features | Digital Display |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Uniden BC125AT a digital scanner?
No. It only receives conventional analog transmissions and cannot decode Project 25, DMR or NXDN digital trunking systems.
What frequency ranges does the BC125AT cover?
It receives 25-54 MHz, 108-174 MHz, 225-380 MHz and 400-512 MHz, spanning aviation, marine, railroad, ham, CB and non-digital public safety bands.
Can I program the BC125AT from a computer?
Yes, it supports PC programming in addition to its 10 preset search bands for quickly loading frequencies.