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product_id: 1146350
title: "Uniden BearTracker Scanner (BCT15X) with 9,000 Channels, TrunkTracker III Technology, Base/Mobile Design, Close Call RF Capture Technology with Location-Based Scanning, - Black Color"
brand: "uniden"
price: "€ 396.75"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Uniden"
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# 9,000 channels capacity Close Call RF capture tech GPS-enabled location-based scanning Uniden BearTracker Scanner (BCT15X) with 9,000 Channels, TrunkTracker III Technology, Base/Mobile Design, Close Call RF Capture Technology with Location-Based Scanning, - Black Color

**Brand:** uniden
**Price:** € 396.75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay ahead of the emergency curve with Uniden’s BearTracker — your ultimate real-time alert system!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Uniden BearTracker Scanner (BCT15X) with 9,000 Channels, TrunkTracker III Technology, Base/Mobile Design, Close Call RF Capture Technology with Location-Based Scanning, - Black Color by uniden
- **How much does it cost?** € 396.75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/1146350-uniden-beartracker-scanner-bct15x-with-9-000-channels-trunktracker-iii)

## Best For

- uniden enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted uniden brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Close Call RF Capture:** Instantly detects nearby transmissions for real-time situational awareness.
- • **TrunkTracker III Technology:** Seamlessly follows Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked systems for uninterrupted monitoring.
- • **Smart Location-Based Scanning:** Automatically tunes to local emergency and public safety channels wherever you go.
- • **Massive 9,000 Channel Capacity:** Never miss a beat with expansive frequency coverage across multiple bands.
- • **Custom Alpha Tagging & Grouping:** Personalize and organize channels with custom names and groups for lightning-fast access.

## Overview

The Uniden BearTracker BCT15X is a rugged, GPS-enabled analog scanner boasting 9,000 programmable channels and advanced features like Close Call RF capture and TrunkTracker III technology. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it offers location-based scanning, customizable alpha tagging, and broad frequency coverage (25 MHz to 1.3 GHz, excluding digital and cellular bands). Ideal for emergency preparedness, public safety monitoring, and on-the-go use with included vehicle and AC power accessories.

## Description

"Uniden's BCT15X is an advanced, GPS-enabled scanner that comes equipped with room for up to 9000 channels and Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. Recieves conventional and the following types of analog trunked channels: •Motorola Type I •Motorola Type II •Motorola Type IIi Hybrid •Motorola Type II Smartnet •Motorola Type II Smartzone •Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink •Motorola Type II VOC •LTR Standard •EDACS Standard (Wide) •EDACS Narrowband (Narrow) •EDACS Networked (Wide/Narrow) •EDACS SCAT •EDACS ESK On the following frequencies: (25-512 MHz) (758-960 MHz) (excluding cellular telephone bands) (1.24-1.3 GHz) "

Review: A Priceless Tool for Your Emergency Toolbox When You Live in Wildfire Country! - And The BCT15X is the Perfect Choice! - Couldn't be more pleased with this excellent radio! Programming though time consuming at first to perform using the front panel controls, (We are a Macintosh Family and NO Mac Software Included) but literally in less than 5 minutes spent with the "Online Owners Manual" I was blazing through my laundry list of Cal Fire and National Forest Service frequency lists and adding them into the radio's handy groups and sub-groups sections. Child's play is how I would describe the programming process, so I find it strange to read complaints about the programming process being too difficult. (I picture a VCR nearby flashing 12:00 as these folks pen their misleading commentaries about this product being too difficult to use!) Like I said... Once you learn the process and the scanner's user interface/controls, it all makes perfectly good sense and although it would have been nice to have a computer to type in all the scanner frequencies and flash them over to the unit with one command, you DO NOT NEED a computer to program this radio! Regarding the design and layout of the frequency entry... Being able to place CUSTOM NAMES onto every frequency you add to the radio, and being able to group them together based on the agency (s) that use those frequencies is great too! This, unlike using an internet based re-broadcaster, allows us to SEE who is transmitting at any given time. And in addition to the user programmable frequency sections, you also have the "Pre-Set" buttons for Police/CHP/Municipal Agencies etc. as well. Living up here in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, now better known as Wildfire Central, it has become almost mandatory to own a scanner like this in order to receive REAL TIME Wildfire related news and information as it happens. And coming directly to our ears via the actual fire crews and dispatchers working on the latest Wildfire in our area. We actually purchased this radio two days before "The Willow Fire" broke out less than 8 miles from our house, and our new radio proved its worth 100 times over in what became a literal trial by fire product review period! :o) Reception Impressive Considering Our Location But a Loaded Whip and/or Discone Mast Mounted Antenna is Even Better! The included WHIP antenna works reasonably well in our location, but we also purchased a RadioShack® Indoor Telescopic Scanner Antenna for use in the backyard when we take the radio out onto the patio to listen outside as we watch the air tankers do their thing! And for base station type use indoors and the best reception performance possible, we purchased and installed a Super Discone Outdoor Antenna on a 20 foot mast. This commercial grade antenna installation allows us to pull in BOTH sides of the conversation between Cal Fire, the Forest Service Local Dispatchers, air to ground commands, fire suppression aircraft, and the battalion crews actually on the fire line in rugged and remote areas where their transmitting ability is limited. Having a quality Super Discone Antenna makes a HUGE difference in listening in to the ENTIRE Wildfire suppression effort. Which for us isn't simply a form of entertainment, but could quickly turn into a life and death drama for ourselves and our friends and neighbors! Our only regret is that we waited this long to finally buy one of these! But we are VERY GLAD that the brand and model we chose proved itself to be the perfect choice for us!
Review: Great scanner, Easy to set up if your patient - This is a pretty awesome scanner (notice: doesn't do P25/dig), and for my needs it does just what I wanted. Sits next to my recliner and it picks up fire, police and EMT from the 3 surrounding towns, as well as the local airport like a charm. Some people have mentioned it's hard to program. It is not. Sure, there are a lot of menus, but they are pretty straight forward once you understand the layout (SYSTEM -> GROUP -> CHANNEL). Hit YouTube and you can pick up how to program this in about 10 seconds. It's not complicated at all. For me, I used this method of ordering and labeling (radioreference [dot] com for codes): Town of Derry (System 1) -> Fire (Group 1) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Operations (Channel 2), Tac 2 (Channel 3) etc. Town of Derry (System 1) -> Police (Group 2) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Car-to-car (Channel 2) etc. Town of Londonderry (System 2) -> Fire (Group 1) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Response 1 (Channel 2) etc. Town of Londonderry (System 2) -> Police (Group 2) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Response 1 (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Ground (Group 1) -> Tower (Channel 1), Approach (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Air (Group 2) -> Response 1 (Channel 1), Response 2 (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Federal (Group 3) -> Federal Aviation Administration (Channel 1), TSA (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Law Enforcement Office (Group 4) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Security (Channel 2) etc. Yes, it does take some time to do it right, but it's a one time thing and super easy. Scanning is fast and the readout is really nice and clean. I think next time, I'll spend the extra to get the P25 (digital) so I can follow all the police channels - but I was more interested in the fire (FM and NFM) at the time of purchase. If it's sitting near you, the built-in speaker is just fine. I think if you wanted to hear it clear across the house, you might want an external one. The supplied antenna really is fine for me - it picks up 3 towns (I live on a hill) loud and clear. When a truck response is from the furthest reaches of the fire department, that signal at times breaks up. Might look into an attic antenna down the road - but don't see it as a necessity yet. For weather, I pick up several stations loud and clear. Sets up nice to alert with impending storms (SAME programmable). As a weather nerd, this is always nice to have. All in all, this is an awesome unit. Haven't played with all the features yet (like Close Call) but plan to visit those down the road.

## Features

- Mobile BearTracker scanner with 9,000 Channels, advanced dynamic memory system, close call RF capture technology, and more. Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head
- TrunkTracker III technology lets you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems. Individual channel volume offset. Alpha Tagging
- Location-Based scanning automatically selects programmed systems based on your location when connected to a compatible GPS receiver
- State-by-state preprogrammed channels for local police, DOT, and Highway Patrol frequencies when you travel, without having to program
- 100 system Quick Keys with 10-channel group Quick Keys per system; system/channel number tagging for rapid access.Continuous Band Coverage* - 25MHz to 1.3GHz Excluding UHF TV and Cellular
- Before purchasing, please confirm whether the communication you want to receive is Digital or Analog. The BCT15X is Not a Digital scanner

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002IT1C8U |
| Additional Features | Close Call RF capture technology, TrunkTracker III technology, BearTracker warning system, GPS compatibility |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20 in Radio Scanners |
| Brand | Uniden |
| Built-In Media | BCT15X Scanner, AC Adapter, Vehicle Accessory Power Cord, Three-Wire Harness, Mounting Bracket and Hardware, Antenna, Serial Programming Cable, O/M on CD ROM, Other Printed Materials |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | 1.3, ghz |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,584 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | 7 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050633650585 |
| Item Dimensions | 5.9 x 7.2 x 2.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.42 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Uniden |
| Material | 7 |
| Mfr Part Number | BCT15X |
| Model Number | BCT15X |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Special Feature | Close Call RF capture technology, TrunkTracker III technology, BearTracker warning system, GPS compatibility Special Feature Close Call RF capture technology, TrunkTracker III technology, BearTracker warning system, GPS compatibility See more |
| Specific Uses For Product | Public safety, emergency services, location-based tracking, radio communication monitoring |
| Supported Application | GPS |
| UPC | 050633650585 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Uniden
- **Connectivity Technology:** 1.3, ghz
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Public safety, emergency services, location-based tracking, radio communication monitoring
- **Supported Application:** GPS

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can it scan 1300**
A: No this scanner will not scan 1300 GHz. It stops at 1300, but it will not scan that frequency band.

**Q: What is the rear external antenna connector?**
A: The BNC connector on the back of the scanner is a FEMALE BNC. The antenna has a MALE connector, which is determined by the center pin on the antenna's connector.

**Q: is this a digital scanner?**
A: Yes, if your local police is not using a digital mode, this scanner will get it.  Many Highway Patrols and State Police agencies, as well as Sheriffs Departments are still using analog.  Some are using Digital but are still transmitting on their old analog channels.  However, everything is changing quickly.  So what is on analog today may be digital soon,  And some agencies may still take a few years to change over.

**Q: Would this scanner work for a “multi-agency radio communications project 25 phase 1 trunked” system?**
A: This is not a digital scanner.  It works on analog trunk systems.  I used mine on NJ State Police, which is trunked as well as an analog system.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Priceless Tool for Your Emergency Toolbox When You Live in Wildfire Country! - And The BCT15X is the Perfect Choice!
*by T***T on August 26, 2015*

Couldn't be more pleased with this excellent radio! Programming though time consuming at first to perform using the front panel controls, (We are a Macintosh Family and NO Mac Software Included) but literally in less than 5 minutes spent with the "Online Owners Manual" I was blazing through my laundry list of Cal Fire and National Forest Service frequency lists and adding them into the radio's handy groups and sub-groups sections. Child's play is how I would describe the programming process, so I find it strange to read complaints about the programming process being too difficult. (I picture a VCR nearby flashing 12:00 as these folks pen their misleading commentaries about this product being too difficult to use!) Like I said... Once you learn the process and the scanner's user interface/controls, it all makes perfectly good sense and although it would have been nice to have a computer to type in all the scanner frequencies and flash them over to the unit with one command, you DO NOT NEED a computer to program this radio! Regarding the design and layout of the frequency entry... Being able to place CUSTOM NAMES onto every frequency you add to the radio, and being able to group them together based on the agency (s) that use those frequencies is great too! This, unlike using an internet based re-broadcaster, allows us to SEE who is transmitting at any given time. And in addition to the user programmable frequency sections, you also have the "Pre-Set" buttons for Police/CHP/Municipal Agencies etc. as well. Living up here in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, now better known as Wildfire Central, it has become almost mandatory to own a scanner like this in order to receive REAL TIME Wildfire related news and information as it happens. And coming directly to our ears via the actual fire crews and dispatchers working on the latest Wildfire in our area. We actually purchased this radio two days before "The Willow Fire" broke out less than 8 miles from our house, and our new radio proved its worth 100 times over in what became a literal trial by fire product review period! :o) Reception Impressive Considering Our Location But a Loaded Whip and/or Discone Mast Mounted Antenna is Even Better! The included WHIP antenna works reasonably well in our location, but we also purchased a RadioShack® Indoor Telescopic Scanner Antenna for use in the backyard when we take the radio out onto the patio to listen outside as we watch the air tankers do their thing! And for base station type use indoors and the best reception performance possible, we purchased and installed a Super Discone Outdoor Antenna on a 20 foot mast. This commercial grade antenna installation allows us to pull in BOTH sides of the conversation between Cal Fire, the Forest Service Local Dispatchers, air to ground commands, fire suppression aircraft, and the battalion crews actually on the fire line in rugged and remote areas where their transmitting ability is limited. Having a quality Super Discone Antenna makes a HUGE difference in listening in to the ENTIRE Wildfire suppression effort. Which for us isn't simply a form of entertainment, but could quickly turn into a life and death drama for ourselves and our friends and neighbors! Our only regret is that we waited this long to finally buy one of these! But we are VERY GLAD that the brand and model we chose proved itself to be the perfect choice for us!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scanner, Easy to set up if your patient
*by R***E on July 5, 2017*

This is a pretty awesome scanner (notice: doesn't do P25/dig), and for my needs it does just what I wanted. Sits next to my recliner and it picks up fire, police and EMT from the 3 surrounding towns, as well as the local airport like a charm. Some people have mentioned it's hard to program. It is not. Sure, there are a lot of menus, but they are pretty straight forward once you understand the layout (SYSTEM -> GROUP -> CHANNEL). Hit YouTube and you can pick up how to program this in about 10 seconds. It's not complicated at all. For me, I used this method of ordering and labeling (radioreference [dot] com for codes): Town of Derry (System 1) -> Fire (Group 1) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Operations (Channel 2), Tac 2 (Channel 3) etc. Town of Derry (System 1) -> Police (Group 2) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Car-to-car (Channel 2) etc. Town of Londonderry (System 2) -> Fire (Group 1) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Response 1 (Channel 2) etc. Town of Londonderry (System 2) -> Police (Group 2) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Response 1 (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Ground (Group 1) -> Tower (Channel 1), Approach (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Air (Group 2) -> Response 1 (Channel 1), Response 2 (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Federal (Group 3) -> Federal Aviation Administration (Channel 1), TSA (Channel 2) etc. Manchester Airport (System 3) -> Law Enforcement Office (Group 4) -> Dispatch (Channel 1), Security (Channel 2) etc. Yes, it does take some time to do it right, but it's a one time thing and super easy. Scanning is fast and the readout is really nice and clean. I think next time, I'll spend the extra to get the P25 (digital) so I can follow all the police channels - but I was more interested in the fire (FM and NFM) at the time of purchase. If it's sitting near you, the built-in speaker is just fine. I think if you wanted to hear it clear across the house, you might want an external one. The supplied antenna really is fine for me - it picks up 3 towns (I live on a hill) loud and clear. When a truck response is from the furthest reaches of the fire department, that signal at times breaks up. Might look into an attic antenna down the road - but don't see it as a necessity yet. For weather, I pick up several stations loud and clear. Sets up nice to alert with impending storms (SAME programmable). As a weather nerd, this is always nice to have. All in all, this is an awesome unit. Haven't played with all the features yet (like Close Call) but plan to visit those down the road.

### ⭐ Don't buy this scanner if you *need* the manual
*by Z***O on December 3, 2009*

Uniden should be ashamed to sell a product of this type, in this price range with such a TERRIBLE manual....it's an HTML document on the included diskette. Poorly organized, incomplete, very maddening to try to understand how to use this complex device. What are they thinking?? Note: I'm not griping about the lack of a *printed* manual, I'm referring to the very poor quality of the disk-based manual. And I'm talking about just programming conventional systems (i.e. non-trunked) which should be very simple to do. BUT: If you don't need the manual (because you've got friends to help you, or you are downloading a specific, custom made package of frequencies) my gripe about the manual gets dialed way back. So I say "Don't buy this product if you NEED the manual to understand how to use it". Otherwise, it appears to be solidly built, comes complete with a mini rear-mount extendable antenna to get you started, a 120VAC power adapter, a 12VDC connector, and the hardware to mount it. the form factor is nice and small, there is a rear panel jack for an external speaker and a front panel jack for headphones. The display is easy to read too. The internal speaker is on the "bottom" of the unit, that may be a problem for some folks but a nice touch for others. But using an external speaker is easy if you have to cover the built-in speaker where you need to mount the unit. Am I going to keep it? Yes, but then I have a "package" of frequencies that are downloaded into the unit via computer (assembled by an associate who needs the scanner for "work" same as me). But trying to program the thing, or even to understand how to do very basic things is frustrating and irritating beyond my ability to communicate to you.

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