Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner, 500-Alpha-Tagged Channels, Close Call Technology, PC Programable, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, Racing, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety.
Original price was: $169.99.$129.99Current price is: $129.99.
Price: $169.99 - $129.99
(as of Nov 04, 2025 07:37:06 UTC – Details)
“The Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner has a feature called Close Call Technology. The Close Call RF Capture instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters and the Close Call Do Not Disturb Mode prevents close call checks during a transmission. This radio is compact and features Weather Alert technology and is capable of attaching to civilian and military air bands.Receives conventional channels on the following frequencies: (25-54 MHz) (108-174 MHz) (225-380 MHz) (400-512 MHz) “. Pre-Sets for Popular Channels
ANALOG HAND-HELD SCANNER (Please note: model BC125AT is NOT digital, and is not suitable for trunking or digital radio system monitoring, (e.g. Project 25, DMR, NXDN). Some Police/Fire/Emergency/Public Safety Agencies in larger cities are switching over to DIGITAL Trunking systems. If you live in an area where Digital radio systems are used, you need to upgrade to a Uniden Digital model (“D” stands for Digital), such as models SDS100, SDS200, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD996P2, BCD325P2, or HomePatrol-2.
LISTEN TO OVER 40,000 FREQUENCIES, you can listen to both civilian and military bands, including Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Weather, Marine, Aircraft, Railroad, Civil Air, Amateur radio services, and Racing events.
SEARCH MORE EFFICIENTLY with 500 Alpha-Tagged Channels finding the channel you want to listen to is easy, with 500 channels divided into 10 storage banks. Organize your channels by department, location, area of interest, or any other way you prefer. Alpha Tagging lets you assign names to your channels, so you can keep track of who you are listening to.
LIGHTWIEGHT PORTABLE DESIGN, take this Bearcat handheld radio scanner with you on the road, or on outings. It packs plenty of features, the orange backlight display is easy to read, even in low light conditions.
GET STARTED LISTENING RIGHT AWAY with convenient Pre-sets for the most popular searches. Frequencies are preset in ten separate Non -Digital Police/Fire/Emergency, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing search bands. This makes it easy to find channels that interest you.
NOTE: The product does not have 2-way communication, is only a scanner for receiving Non-Digital radio transmissions
How can we help? Uniden Customer Support web site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting, Contact customer support phone: 1-800-297-1023.
Customers say
Customers find this scanner to be a good unit for the money and appreciate its wide frequency range, particularly for Civilair and MilAir bands. The scanner’s functionality and ease of programming receive mixed feedback – while some say it works well and is easy to program, others report it doesn’t work and find it difficult to use. The battery life and reception also get mixed reviews, with some praising the battery life while others complain about poor reception.
8 reviews for Uniden Bearcat BC125AT Handheld Scanner, 500-Alpha-Tagged Channels, Close Call Technology, PC Programable, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, Racing, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety.
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Original price was: $169.99.$129.99Current price is: $129.99.
Jack Sanders –
An astounding value
I have been using scanner-type radios for more than 40 years — I am a newspaper editor whose job requires them. I have also been a ham radio operator since 1958.While I own even a Uniden Homepatrol — arguably the top of the line, I consider the BC125AT to be the most remarkable value of any radio of this type I have ever seen. The quality of this unit, its performance, the ability to configure it many ways, the scores of features, and the FREE programming software make this an excellent value.WHAT I ESPECIALLY LIKED:* Low price: You get an awful lot for $119 (or whatever the current price is).* Free programming software: It’s no-frills, but it does everything I want, include setting tone codes and text tags, without all the fuss of using the keypad and “scroll control.” Setting up the drivers confused me a bit, but Uniden’s help service responded within two days with very detailed instructions — that worked. Virtually every other scanner that’s programmable requires one to purchase software to program it. This feature alone is a substantial value.* The volume: Many lower-end scanners do not push out much sound. This one is as loud as I would ever need, even in noisy circumstances, such as a fire scene or parade.* Ability to find channels: This unit has several ways of finding active frequencies in your community, including “Close Call” detection for finding nearby activity and scanning predetermined regions of the spectrum (Marine, Air, railroad, ham, etc.) to find more distance channels by checking thousands of channels that have been preprogrammed in.* CTCSS and DCS squelch: Most people may not care about this, but if you have a distant police department using the same frequency as the local police department, and you’re using an external antenna, programming in the squelch code will prevent you from hearing the interference from the distant department. You hear only station you have provided a code for on that frequency (codes can be gotten from Radioreference.com or you can scan for them using the radio).* Adjustability: The unit is very configurable, right down to the contrast on the screen. You will need to study the manual, but you will be rewarded doing so.* Manual: It’s extensive, it’s clear, and it’s pocket size. Best of it, it exists! So many things today come without manuals — you have to download information or read it on a screen. This has a REAL manual, and it is really useful. And it’s not written in broken English!* The build: It’s sturdy, well-designed. It would be nice if it could be a bit smaller, like some newer transceivers, but it’s certainly not chunky like Radio Shack and Uniden scanners of the recent past.* USB rechargeable: The unit uses standard AA nicads (included) that can be charged in the radio with a USB cable (included). Not included is a five-volt USB power supply “brick.” However, everyone has those already; they come with cell phones and other gear. Just plug the charger cable into one of these transformer blocks — or into your computer. Smart move by Uniden because you don’t have to pay the added cost of transformer you already have. The unit can also use standard alkaline AAs — making it very flexible.* Frequency range: It’s got just about every frequency range you would want, including CB.WHAT I DON’T LIKE:* One rotary control: One knob, called a scroll control, is used to change channels and to program, adjust volume and adjust squelch. The priority use is channel changing (and other functions requiring scrolling). To me it should be volume first. In the many situations in which I use a scanner, I am always turning up or down the volume. I need quick access; with this unit, you have to push and hold down while turning to adjust volume. One learns to do that, but it’s still cumbersome. I believe that volume adjustment is the most frequently used purpose of a rheostat-type control. Even better would be TWO rotary controls, one for volume/squelch and one for channel changing, etc. There is room on the top for a second control.* No digital: Well, for $119, I guess you can’t expect digital coverage. (Fortunately for me, most of my local services are still analog.) But it still irks me that when you can walk into a supermarket and buy a throw-away cell phone for $10, you have to pay nearly $500 for a digital portable scanner. That $10 phone is a digital two-way radio transceiver. It’s not only a scanner receiver, it’s a multichannel transmitter, too! It’s time for technology and price to catch up with radio scanners.
eshortess –
Excellent Starter Scanner
As a lifelong rail fan, I am always looking for ways to improve my rail fan experience. One thing that I thought would advance my experience trackside was a scanner, which would allow me to listen to railroad operations in real time. When deciding on a scanner, I chose the Uniden Bearcat BC125AT because it was within my price range and had a good amount of useful features. I use my scanner almost exclusively to listen to railroad activity, but there are many other uses for the BC125AT. A scanner can be used to receive many different bands and activities; therefore, this product would be ideal for someone who is interested in listening to a variety of radio transmissions. The BC125AT is particularly good for those who are interested in storing their commonly used frequencies and taking their scanner into the field.Many Ways To ListenThe BC125AT offers many different options to scan and listen to your desired channels and frequencies. There are nine channel banks with 50 presets each, which means you have the ability to store 450 channels in the scanner’s memory for later use. The BC125AT also comes with Uniden Bearcat programming software, which allows each channel to have an alpha tag or name so memorization of channels is not necessary. You are able to scan your saved channels to check for activity or scan all frequencies. Scanning all frequencies can be done by bank (in order of frequency) or by service. The BC125AT includes Police, Fire, HAM, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB, RRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing frequencies, organized into banks. The BC125AT allows you to turn each bank of frequencies on and off individually, allowing for a very narrow scan if needed. I have found this very helpful, as I can scan only railroad frequencies when I am in unfamiliar territory. The only downside is that one knob controls almost all of the scrolling features, as well as the volume. This sometimes makes it difficult to adjust the volume or proper channel. The BC125AT also comes with a separate NOAA weather radio scanner and can be programmed to turn on in an emergency.Excellent Range For SizeThe range of the BC125AT is very good for the size of the antenna. Like most scanners, its range depends upon the strength of the output signal. In my current location with my scanner on the railroad frequency, I can listen to transmissions coming from locomotives about a mile away in either direction. I can always hear the dispatcher, due to repeaters along the tracks and a stronger signal. However, I have been able to receive spotty railroad transmissions from about 30 miles away in other locations, and I can receive a very strong signal from a police department in a county at least 30 miles away. Given the BC125AT’s size and large range of channels, the range is excellent and better than I expected. The range of the NOAA weather radio scanner is excellent. My previous weather radio only picked up weather in towns or locations that are at very high elevations. The BC125AT picked up a weather station in every single location I have tried it in, including some very remote canyons.Be Ready To Take Your Scanner Anywhere You WantThe BC125AT is a very portable scanner. I have no problem taking it trackside or anywhere else. It is already a very small scanner, but the secret to its success is its detachable antenna. Once the antenna is detached, the size is comparable to that of a digital camera. The BC125AT can easily fit in any standard-sized pocket, and I routinely put my scanner in my pants pocket while riding the bus or shopping. The BC125AT fits comfortably in your hand or on your belt. It also comes with a headphone port, so it is possible to listen to your scanner in public areas without others knowing.Overall, the BC125AT is a great starter scanner for anyone who is interested in listening to radio traffic, whether that is railroad, police, HAM, or something else. It is an excellent portable scanner with ample range and options to make your scanning experience more enjoyable. Please reply to this review if you have questions about my experience with the BC125AT.
James Barrek –
Battery Life Sucks.
The Radio seems decent.I mainly only got it for Aircraft Recieve seems to work great 😊.I only have 1 problem with it,the battery life sucks. After 16 hours chargeing the batteries that came with it only last about a hour 😔.Overall I like the Radio,I’d say buy it if ya dont mind the battery life.Only gave it 4 stars cause of the battery life.
Jorge tirado chávez –
Pro:- Costo- Incluye baterías recargables AA- Diseño- PesoContra:- No tiene manual en español- la versión de software es del año 2012 (pero es funcional)- Para recargar las baterías es, a través, de equipo- Muchos botones multifunciones (pero es para ahorrar espacio)Conclusión: si lo recomiendo, pero deberán de ver muchos videos de su manejo o pasar algún tiempo traduciendo el manual
pedro bocchio barbosa –
vendedor ótimo, produto excelente…
Amazon Customer –
This handheld scanner is ideal for listening in on all frequencies (railway, CB, EMF, Marine etc). It’s relatively easy to add in your own frequencies and interest(s) using the scanner, however, easier and faster still with the free software that you can download from Uniden to programme the scanner using your computer then saving the files onto the scanner and in files on your computer for updates, and changes. Using the free software makes it easier to add/remove frequencies, text, preset lockouts, add banks and so on. Text tags for better identification with the frequencies is a plus (tedious if use the scanner to add this feature though). Range is quite good with the antennae that comes with the unit. The Close Call and Search features are useful especially for new frequencies not yet listed in books or at radioreference. It uses two rechargeable batteries (probably the better way) and you can recharge them while using your computer or better still to get one of those plug adapters from Apple and just plug into a wall outlet. Overall, with all the scanners I have had in the past this one is by the best in ease of use and programming, and clear audio. Well worth the purchase.
雷 –
日本語説明書が無いですが日本製の似たような品物を使った事が有れば弄ってれば割りと使い方は判ります(YouTube等の動画もありますし) 米国から出荷だったので時間は掛かりますが配達期限までには届くので問題無しでした梱包は海外からにしては簡素かな
René Chávez –
Me gusta la funcionalidad del scanner, cumple su función y es genial programarlo en la computadora al meterle las frecuencias, es muy rápido en el scan, combinado con una antena más grande es excelente para escuchar frecuencias en VHF y UHF