Overview & Features
Quick take: P25 Phase I/II base/mobile receiver for scanner enthusiasts who want fine-grained programming, without a bundled national frequency database.
Uniden BCD996P2: Who is it for?
Think of the equipment rack you had beside the stereo in the 1990s. This one belongs there, provided you actually enjoy setting the thing up.
The Uniden BCD996P2 brings traditional programmable digital scanning to a desk or vehicle dashboard. It is powerful, but it expects you to understand radio systems rather than supplying a simple ZIP-code experience.
Why choose it?
- P25 Phase I/II TrunkTracker V. Monitor compatible digital trunked systems and conventional channels.
- Base/mobile construction. AC power at home or DC power in a properly mounted vehicle.
- Dynamic channel memory. Up to 25,000 dynamically allocated channels rather than microSD library management.
- Close Call RF Capture. Locate strong nearby radio activity.
- Weather alerts. Supported NOAA and S.A.M.E. warning features.
- Optional external GPS. Control programmed systems based on location with compatible hardware.
- Optional DMR and NXDN keys. Purchase supported format upgrades only if local systems require them.
Watch the scanner in action
Important: There is no included nationwide ZIP-code database or bundled scanner programming software. Like the BCD325P2, this is aimed at users comfortable configuring systems, sites and talkgroups. It is not designed with SDS-style True I/Q simulcast reception.
Before you buy
The right scanner depends on the radio network where you actually live, not on a bigger specifications table.