A Review of the Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Uniden BC72XLT scanner, so when my scanner broke down, I thought I’d give this one a try. However, I was not wrong to do this. Uniden is a great developer of scanners and there is no doubt about the quality of the brand. So I reviewed Uniden’s BC72XLT handheld scanner as a guide for others who are also thinking of purchasing this model.
Design
The Uniden BC72XLT scanner is designed to be compact and flexible for ease of use. It is definitely lightweight and portable, and there is no doubt that the scanner is very easy to operate. Unit dimensions are 2.75” x 1.25” x 4.5” and it weighs only 5.8 ounces, extremely easy to carry and travel with. The black body is great for keeping the device durable because it doesn’t show much wear and tear. The NASCAR logo adds a nice touch to the aesthetics of this model and I think it’s a nice addition to the device as I like racing.
The LCD screen is backlit with an orange LED that makes it very easy to read the information on the screen, even in various lighting conditions. I don’t really love the long antenna on this model though, but I know it has something to do with features and reception, so I don’t care anyway.
Scan and audio output
This scanner is very functional and easy to use. Reception is excellent and there are 100 channels to choose from. You can save the channels in 10 different storage banks and you have the freedom to set them according to the category you want. Each group can have 10 channels, so all channels can be stored in one bank. This allows you to search and scan through the specific type of frequencies you want to tune in to, whether they are police, fire, emergency, or other service department frequencies.
The device also has Close Call RF capture technology, which is a trademark of Uniden. This allows you to receive frequencies that are actively broadcast in your immediate neighborhood, allowing you to stay up-to-date with events in your local surroundings. The pager display prevents the transmission of pager signals when you are nearby so you are not interrupted by pager signals from nearby houses. Scanning channels is also a breeze due to the two-second delay feature that only changes the channel after the current frequency has been inactive for two seconds. This allows for late response receipt so you don’t miss any activity.
The maximum audio output of this device is 490mW which is really great for its size. The built-in speaker is an 8 ohm dynamic type with a diameter of 32 mm. Other features
There are many other features of this device including lock-on feature which allows you to skip specific frequencies for faster scanning and searching. There are six preset service banks which are separated according to their categories, namely Police, Fire, Emergency, Aircraft, Ham Radio, Marine and Weather banks. Key lock keeps you stable on the frequency you’re tuned to and prevents accidental setting changes. There is also a memory backup that keeps saved channels even if the device loses power. And you also have two power supply options: AC/DC or batteries, and you can even use rechargeable batteries for a cheaper option.
conclusion
It’s clear to me that Uniden’s BC72XLT handheld scanner is one of the best models I can get my hands on, and these specs are living proof. The best thing about this is that it has great reception that you would never trade with another device. So if you are thinking of getting the Uniden BC72XLT scanner, then you don’t have to think twice anymore. I hope this review has enlightened you to the way I was when I used this unit.