![]() Since it’s a handheld device, bringing it with me anywhere was never a problem due to its lightweight and compact design. That was a lifesaver for me because it allowed me to prepare before natural disasters hit. There was one time, during my patrol, that the Weather Alert Technology beeped in and sent me an alert for an incoming storm. However, if I need a little privacy, the “Do not disturb mode” is available to prevent a ‘Close Call check’ when I transmit. I no longer have to manually find and tune to proper signals because it automatically locates and connects to the closest transmitters. With this, I never lose track of what I want to listen to regularly.Īnother feature in the Uniden Bearcat that I love is the Close Call RF Capture Technology. Since I prefer things organized, the Alpha tagging feature is also a significant plus for me. I also discovered that around 40,000 frequencies could be tuned into, meaning that this Uniden police scanner is not limited to its preset frequencies. ![]() I find this feature very convenient – mostly because I want to listen to my preferred channels straight out of the box. ![]() The device already comes preset with ten different popular channels: Police, Fire or Emergency, Marine, Ham, Civil Air, Railroad, Military Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and even Racing search bands. The first thing that impressed me about this radio equipment is its ease of use. Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner is a portable police scanner made by Uniden, a reputable name for radios known for its quality and budget-friendly products. What to Look for When Buying a Police Scannerīest Police Scanner Reviews 1.The cheap imports on eBay will probably let you down on that part so you'll be on your own resolving any issues. Quality is important here since you might need to talk to a human to work through the installation and setup issues. Those that use the FTDI chipset generally are the easiest to get working. Be aware that many are available on eBay and may use chips that are no longer supported by the driver software. You can get a USB to RS-232 adapter if required. Now, to fix the RS-232 Serial Port issue. Whistler may have the necessary cable if you don't have it. Some will also have a mono to stereo adapter, but those are only needed for the very old scanners. This cable will have a DB-9 for you to attach to your computer's RS-232 Serial Port (true, most newer computers no longer have these) and a 1/8" stereo audio plug to attach to the scanner. Please note that you'll need the correct programming cable for your scanner. This site also has an expired certificate so you may see warnings about that as well. Mostly that's just because it's an old page that hasn't been updated to reflect the new browsers that expect all sites to use HTTPS and other features. Please note that this is an old page and you might get some warnings when you attempt to open it. Check the forum for issues and how to resolve or avoid them Scanner Programming Software | Forums Also, some of the purchase options may not work as well as others. Basically the makers have moved on to other things since scanner programming software isn't as profitable anymore so they no longer monitor the sites closely. ![]() ![]() Since they're old, there are quirks on registering that you may have to battle. To use them for longer you'll need to purchase the registration key and enter that into the software (instructions are in the user's guides). I use WIN500 so I have that URL saved and here it is Win500: WS1040, WS1065, PSR-500, PSR-600, PRO-651, PRO-652, PRO-106, PRO-197, PSR-310, PSR-410 Scanner Software for Data Management, Monitoring, and Control ()īe aware that all 3 are full versions of the software but have a 30 day expiration built in. Note, they may be links to the user's guides but using the information on them you can easily search for the software using their name(s) in your favorite search engine. The RR Wiki page for programming them is Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner - The RadioReference Wiki and there are links to the three main software packages (sorry, they're all Windows based) near the end of the page. They all do basically the same thing, just in slightly different ways so the choice isn't really "which is best" it's more like "which works closest to how I do". All of it is old, just like the radio, but work well for what they do. There is software out there that will program the Pro-197 quite nicely. That will give you some information on the scanner. Here's the link to the RR Wiki for the Pro-197 Pro-197 - The RadioReference Wiki. ![]()
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