s="h3color tiny">This review is from: Uniden Digital Mobile Scanner with 25,000 Channels and GPS Support (BCD996XT) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) (Electronics)

   Through the years, I've owned a variety of radio scanners, mostly those manufactured by Radio Shack. I also own a hand-held Uniden scanner, so I know that they build a quality product.This particular scanner offers a lot of bang for the buck. Although I've only used it for a short period of time, so far it's performed flawlessly. I find the service search and weather scan to be extremely useful.This is a feature filled scanner that will satisfy most, however if you're purchasing a scanner for the first time, in order to get the most out of this unit, you'll need to read the instruction manual thoroughly. This is a conventional scanner, so you won't be able to access some of the channels that are available on more expensive units, however for the price paid and for the average user, this will not be an issue. This unit does not have 800 MHz and dual or triple trunking, a feature that can be very useful, especially for professionals. On the other hand, for the...Read more

   This scanner is the top of the line for scanning enthusiasts. It is, hands-down, the best scanner ever made. That's a pretty big compliment, I know. But in more than 40 years of "monitoring", this is the most usable, flexible and featured radio I have ever had. It includes digital (P25) capability.However - if you are expecting instant results or plug-and-play operation, this is not for you. This radio has a learning curve and is truly a hobbyist radio. Having said that, if you are willing to invest the time in learning how the radio works, you will be rewarded with an excellent and enjoyable experience.For folks new to the hobby, or those who just want to listen to things without programming and details - get Uniden's Home Patrol. It's as simple as putting in your zip code - and you'll be listening. For the BCD996XT (and its handheld relative, the BCD396XT), it will require programming, using the included cable to connect to a computer. You will have to get...Read more amznJQ.onReady('jQuery', function() { amznJQ.available('popover', function() { var widgetDom = jQuery("#R2L9MLUNQJM47R_imageSection_CAE4D92E-8801-11E5-B477-2B6A8B9752CB"); var images = widgetDom.find(".review-image-thumbnail"); for (var c=0;c