Saturday, November 16, 2013

Uniden Announces New Scanners

Uniden announced two new scanner models today. The handheld model is called the BCD436HP, and the base/mobile model is called the BCD536HP. Both will be able to monitor Project 25 Phase II communications, like the PSR-800. The models borrow much of the technology and features of the HomePatrol, including a 4 GB SD card for RadioReference database storage and audio recording, Discovery and Analysis modes, and USB connectivity.

Information on the new models, including a user manual and programming software, is available at Uniden. (The site is often slow and unresponsive; one may have better luck looking for info on RadioReference.)

The scanners should be available for purchase in January. The BCD436HP is expected to retail for about $500, and the BCD536HP for about $600.

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