Uniden BCT7 Beartracker Mobile Warning Scanner

by Uniden

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000K3Y6
• Item model number: BCT7
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Mobile scanner with state patrol mobile extender frequencies preprogrammed for each state; 100 Channel, 12 Bands, 5 banks of 20 channels; Fully programmable; Illuminated controls; LCD display; Police, fire, aircraft, marine service scanand one touch weather; Programmable search; Audible alert when mobile extender frequency is active in general area; AC adapter and cigarette adapter for use at home or on the road.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars review of bear-tracker, December 5, 2010

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robbie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Uniden BCT7 Beartracker Mobile Warning Scanner (Electronics)

This is the first bear tracker I have seen that did not come set up for 12 volt.(And, I was not informed of this by the seller.) I had to buy a converter. For the first week I used it, it never alerted at all. Then after one week it stopped working altogether. I will never buy used electronic items through Amazon again. I tried, unsuccessfully, to get some kind of return label for this item. It is currently sitting in my garage.
Robbie, Glendale, Arizona

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars highway patrol warning is annoying, May 26, 2010

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Carl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden BCT7 Beartracker Mobile Warning Scanner (Electronics)

pros:
great scanner for the price, once you finally have all your frequencies saved it works well. very durable unit that will give you years of use will little to no trouble. allows 25 frequencies off your choice to be stored. you can store 100 if you are saving in a particular band of frequency's, IE 2 meter or police band. green screen is easy on the eyes.

cons:
by far the highway patrol warning feature. when the unit is turned on it emits a very loud beep 3 times as it tests the alert feature. i really wish this could be disabled, after the unit has tested you can mute the alert but it only lasts until the scanner is shut off. it does not have alpha numeric labeling like the new scanners on the market do, an example would be instead of 155.5950 it you could make it say duluth pd.

if you don't need 11m citizens band coverage the bct-350x series scanner will work well for less. they don't have the alert feature so you don't deaf when turning the scanner on. if you are going to be using this in your vehicle make sure you check state laws as most do not allow scanner in vehicles unless you are a ham. also the included dipole window antenna is useless. a cheap scanner 2m antenna from radio shack will really increase the performance and makes a worthwhile purchase, if using as a base antenna a simple long wire antenna can be made or a discone antenna can be used. the higher the better and outside makes a big difference.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best scanners I've ever bought..., January 30, 2012

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P. Paulson (New Holstein, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden BCT7 Beartracker Mobile Warning Scanner (Electronics)

I've had my BCT7 for 15 years now. Still works great with the exception of the LCD having some issues due to being in my truck when it was cold out, but I can get a replacement if it gets bad enough. I love it, it complements my collection rather nicely....and if it ever does bite the dust, I'll go the next step up, which is the BCT8 right now. Uniden has always made the best scanners!