I’ve heard a lot of good comments about the Uniden BC72XLT scanner, so when my scanner broke down, I thought I could give this a try. However, I was not wrong in doing this. Uniden is a great scanner developer and there is no question about the quality of the brand. So I evaluated the Uniden 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’s definitely lightweight and portable, and there’s no question that the scanner is very easy to operate. The dimensions of the unit are 2.75 ” x 1.25 ” x 4.5 ” and it weighs only 5.8 ounces, extremely easy to transport and travel. The black body is great for keeping the device long-lasting because it doesn’t show much weather. The NASCAR logo adds a touch to the aesthetics of this model and I think it is a nice addition to the device, since I like racing.
The LCD screen is backlit with an orange LED that makes it much easier to read the information on the screen even in various lighting conditions. However, I don’t really love the long antenna on this model, but I know it has something to do with functions and reception, so I don’t mind anyway.
Scan and audio output
This scanner is very functional and easy to use. The 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 configure 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 into, be it police, fire, emergency, or other service department frequencies.
The device also has RF Close Call capture technology, which is a trademark of Uniden. This allows you to receive frequencies that are actively broadcast in your close neighborhood, allowing you to keep up-to-date with events in your local surroundings. The pager display prevents the transmission of pager signals when you are on a nearby call so that you are not interrupted by pager signals in nearby homes. Scanning through channels is also a breeze due to the two second delay feature that only changes the channel once the current frequency has been idle for two seconds. This allows for late responses so that no activity is missed.
The maximum audio output from this device is 490mW, which is actually excellent for its size. The built-in loudspeaker is a dynamic 8 ohm type with a diameter of 32 mm. Other features
There are many other features on this device including the lockout feature that allows you to skip specific frequencies for faster scanning and searching. There are six preset service banks that 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 are tuned in and prevents accidental setting changes. There is also a memory backup that maintains saved channels even if the device runs out of power. And you also have two options for the power supply: AC / DC or batteries, and you can even use rechargeable batteries for a more economical option.
Conclution
It’s clear to me that the Uniden BC72XLT handheld scanner is one of the best models I can get, and these specs are a real test. The best thing about this is that it has great reception that you would never change with another device. So if you are thinking of getting the Uniden BC72XLT scanner then you don’t have to think twice anymore. Hope this review has enlightened you the way I was when I used this unit.