Overview & Features
Quick take: Small 300-channel analog base/mobile scanner for home and vehicle listening. It cannot receive P25, DMR or NXDN digital audio.
Uniden BC355N: Who is it for?
Think of a kitchen radio that doesn't get stuck on one station. You can leave this compact scanner on the shelf and let it cycle through the analog frequencies you care about.
The Uniden BC355N is a no-fuss conventional analog scanner for a home office, garage, camper or vehicle. It's great for compatible aviation, railroad, marine, weather and other non-digital traffic, but it's not a solution for modern digital public-safety networks.
What makes it useful?
- 300 programmable channels. Save frequently used conventional frequencies for quick monitoring.
- Preprogrammed service search. Scan common service groups without building every starting frequency yourself.
- Close Call RF Capture. Find strong local transmitters nearby.
- Home or vehicle operation. Use appropriate AC or vehicle power.
- Backlit display. Read your scanner in a workshop or dim room.
- NOAA weather and aviation. Follow compatible local channels and service searches.
- Compact design. Small enough for a shelf or sensible vehicle installation.
Analog only: This is not a P25, DMR, NXDN or digital trunking scanner. Many police departments use digital networks, so check your local agencies before ordering. We do not offer the same professional digital programming package for this model.
Our recommendation
Before buying an analog scanner, make sure the agencies or services you care about still transmit in analog.