The Uniden BCT15X radio scanner is considered one of the best analog trunking scanners available in a mobile/desktop form factor. It is designed for efficient monitoring of a wide range of radio frequencies and stands out with high sensitivity, fast scanning speed, and flexible configuration options.

The scanner features an intuitive and well-structured menu system, making it easy to operate even for less experienced users. All settings can be configured directly from the device’s keypad. For PC programming, the scanner can be connected through a standard COM port and easily configured using the free FreeSCAN software.

The device provides memory for up to 9000 channels and uses a dynamic memory architecture. This allows users to organize scanning objects as individual frequencies, frequency ranges, trunked systems, or channel groups. Another useful feature is the ability to shift the intermediate frequency, which helps reduce mirror interference during reception.

Key Features

• Excellent receiver sensitivity: 0.2–0.3 µV on primary bands

• Strong selectivity and stable operation even with external antennas

• Wide frequency coverage:

  • 25.0000 – 512.0000 MHz

  • 758.0000 – 823.9875 MHz

  • 849.0125 – 868.9875 MHz

  • 894.0125 – 960.0000 MHz

  • 1240.0000 – 1300.0000 MHz

• High dynamic range — resistant to overload from strong signals

• Scan speed: up to 100 channels per second

• Search speed (5 kHz step): up to 300 channels per second

Frequency step options:
5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100 kHz

Supported modulation modes:
AM, NFM, FM, FMB, WFM

• Fast CTCSS/DCS tone detection

• Built-in spectrum scope for easier band monitoring

• Close Call RF Capture feature for detecting and storing nearby radio signals

• Operating temperature: –20°C to +60°C

Power supply:

• AC adapter 13.8 V DC / 750 mA (AD-1009 or equivalent)

• operating range: 11–16.6 V DC

Power connector:
5.5 mm outer / 2.1 mm inner diameter (Radio Shack size “M”).

Supported Trunking Systems

• Motorola Type I

• Motorola Type II

• Motorola Type IIi Hybrid

• Motorola Type II Smartnet

• Motorola Type II SmartZone

• Motorola Type II SmartZone Omnilink

• EDACS Standard (Wide)

• EDACS Standard Networked

• EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)

• EDACS Narrowband Networked

• EDACS SCAT

• LTR Standard

Package contents may vary depending on the delivery batch.