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The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol-1's ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Plus, Uniden's exclusive Close Call RF Capture feature, GPS Connectivity, Extra-Large Display, Radio System Analysis and Discover Modes put the most advanced scanner features ever right in the palm of your hand. The LCD backlit keypad elluminates the keys and screen helps you make favorite lists quick and easy to setup. The department/site Quick Keys makes for a quick call or tagging the system/channel number.
Top Review
I've had this scanner for 1 year exactly, and I couldn't be more pleased. I started with portable 4 channel crystal scanners in the mid 70s, but when they all went digital, that left everyone off line until the manufactures came up with affordable digital scanners. I had a programmable scanner in the 90s, (you still had to program every frequency) so I was slightly aware if the complexities even back then. Well, digital is a LOT more complex in one sense , but much less complex in another. Example: If you're a scanner geek, you'll love the 50,000 options that you can make with this scanner. But if you're like most of us, who just want to hear our local emergency services, all you have to de is put in your Zip Code and start listening! There ARE a couple of options you'll want to choose however, like the distance you want the scanner to pick up. Most of us who live in the cities choose zero. If you live further out, you might choose 3 5 8 miles (or whatever that option allows) The other option you'll need to know is how to delete radio transmissions that you dont want to listen to, like the buses or trains. The absolute MAIN thing you'll want is to download the software from Uniden, set up you channels there, then download them into your scanner. This isn't absolutely necessary, but it does make things a whole lot easier. The SECOND main thing is watch the videos on YouTube about this scanner! They will help you more than anything! -
WV Radio Guy
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Very easy to use. I just put in the batteries, turned it on, pressed the "ZIP" button and entered my zip code. It started scanning right away. Any channels you don't want to hear, just press the "Avoid" button. They will come back on the next time you turn it on. So if you never want to hear a certain channel, press the "Avoid" button twice. Then that channel will stay off. There is a setting in the menu where you can view all of your avoided channels and you can un-avoid them if you want. To set the volume, press down on the knob on top and then you can turn it to adjust the volume. The USB cable will power the scanner even with dead batteries. Just plug in the USB into a computer or other charger with a USB port. The scanner will beep, and a message will come on asking if you want to use "Data storage". Press the "No" button and it will start scanning while plugged in. This is all I know about this scanner so please don't ask me any hard questions. I recommend that you watch set-up videos about this scanner on YouTube.
This scanner has endless features, but I only use it to listen to local police, fire, ambulance, etc. -
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Warranty & Support
Amazon Return Policy:You may return any new Uniden BCD436HP HomePatrol Series Digital Handheld Scanner purchased from Amazon that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned product that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon will not accept returns of any product more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.
