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product_id: 1146347
title: "Uniden BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather & more"
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# 100 channels/sec scan speed Close Call RF Capture tech 300-channel capacity Uniden BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather & more

**Brand:** uniden
**Price:** $U10368
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Never Miss a Beat: Your Front-Row Seat to Real-Time Local Action

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Uniden BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather & more by uniden
- **How much does it cost?** $U10368 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## 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

- • **Lightning-Fast Scanning:** Scan up to 100 channels per second to keep pace with fast-moving emergency and utility communications.
- • **Versatile Power Options:** Use at home or on the go with included AC adapter, DC cable, and automotive power plug for seamless mobility.
- • **Stay Instantly Connected:** Close Call RF Capture technology zeroes in on nearby signals so you never miss breaking local updates.
- • **User-Friendly Visibility:** Backlit display ensures clear readability in any lighting, perfect for late-night or on-the-road use.
- • **Massive 300-Channel Memory:** Store and access up to 300 frequencies across key public service bands for ultimate monitoring power.

## Overview

The Uniden BC355N is a feature-rich analog base/mobile scanner with 300-channel memory and rapid 100-channels-per-second scan speed. Equipped with Close Call RF Capture technology, it instantly locks onto nearby transmissions from police, fire, EMS, weather, and more. Its versatile power options and backlit display make it ideal for both home and mobile use, delivering reliable, real-time local monitoring for professionals who demand up-to-the-minute situational awareness.

## Description

Uniden BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Non-Digital Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather & more

## Features

- The Uniden Bearcat BC355N Mobile/Base Scanner is one of the most feature packed, user-friendly, entry level scanners available today. It can pick up analog receptions including 6 Service banks for monitoring Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Marine, Air, Weather, and CB frequencies.
- The BC355N features “Close Call RF Capture Technology,” which instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters. This pre-programmed search makes it easier to find active frequencies and helps you stay on top of local happenings and emergencies in your area. 100 ch/sec Scan Speed (max)
- You can save up to 300 frequencies that are scanned along with the preset frequencies. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for any service category, you can add it to the bank for that category. This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to hear.
- The BC355N comes complete with a backlit display, making it easier to read in low light conditions, along with AC adapter, a DC power cable and an automotive power outlet plug, giving you more options for supplying power at home or in your car. Frequency range for aircraft band is AM mode 8.33 STEP (kHz) at 108.0000, 136.9916(Lower and Upper)
- If you’re looking for an affordable way to jump into the world of scanners, the BC355N may be the right choice for you. (Please note: model BC355N is not suitable for trunking or digital radio system monitoring. If you live in an area where trunking or digital radio systems are used, you need to upgrade to a Uniden Digital model (“D” stands for Digital), such as models BCD996P2, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD325P2, or HomePatrol-2.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00972M9VK |
| Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4 in Radio Scanners |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (6,084) |
| Date First Available | September 7, 2011 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.25 pounds |
| Item model number | BC355N |
| Manufacturer | Uniden |
| Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 2.68 x 8.26 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Uniden
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 3.25 Pounds
- **Minimum System Requirements:** Windows 7
- **Model Name:** Uniden
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.25"D x 8.26"W x 2.68"H
- **Resolution:** 200 dpi
- **Scanner Type:** Radio
- **Standard Sheet Capacity:** 1

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: does the scanner recieve annalog or digital transmissions**
A: Perhaps the a new model was released under the same part number, because there are many answer from 2013 stating this is not a digital scanner and that this is not a trunking scanner, but today in 2017 it clearly is.  The description lists P25 Phase I and II as well as X-TDMA.  P25 is the digital radio standard for public safety.  X-TDMA is the digital standard for multimedia data over radio.  There is also a lengthy list of trunking technologies that are supported by this model.  Amazon should clean up and delete the old misleading answers as they no longer apply.

**Q: I know nothing about scanners in general. Is this a good scanner for beginners, and does it come with everything needed to set up and listen?**
A: In short, it is a good basic starter scanner. It will get you all analog transmissions from 27Mhz all the way up to 800Mhz.For a beginner scanner though, it can be a little tough to program manually. I learned through google searches and youtube videos. But if you want to just figure out what is going on around you, the scanner is preset to scanner different frequency stretches with the push of a button. So you can tell it to search just the standard police/fire/ems frequencies, or just the aircraft frequencies instead of manually programming.Oh, and yes this comes with enough accessories to permanently (wiring harness) or temporarily (cig lighter) set up in your car/truck or in your home as a base scanner (wall plug).Hope that helps..

**Q: What is the difference between the Uniden Scanner model number BC355N and the Uniden Scanner with model number BC355C?**
A: The 335N is just an updated model. The BC355C is no longer in production by Uniden instead the newer BC355N is the current production model. Both scanners are essentially the same aside from very minor technical specifications, just one is currently in production and the other isn't.

**Q: what type of external antenna connector does it take I want to use it in my RV and I have a car type push in plug does that work.**
A: I have experience in this area myself. I do not know if it's available anymore but I used to have a scanner connected straight to my in car FM Radio antenna via a car radio to BNC adapter and worked very well, they also have a CB radio Coaxial to BNC adapter as well and works very well. I am a retired Firefighter/EMT and used same model and worked very well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Scanner for the price
*by J***. on March 11, 2024*

I got this scanner to listen to the local emergency channels as well as the storm spotter stations. It is always nice to know what is going on in the area as I am a first responder. There are days I like to follow big fires as some times we are called in for mutual aid, so it gives me a good snap shot of what to expect if a MABAS is called.I do believe that the location for this is good to note as well. I live in a semi rural area surrounded by a lot of forestry land and bluffs, my scanner is by my desk in the basement with just the basic pull out antenna attached. So far it has had no issues getting very good signal, even in snow, rain, heavy winds, and summertime tree cover. Some days I actually hear the calls paging us for a fire on the scanner before my actual pager picks up the page and sounds off.The programming is not hard, I had absolutely no issues getting the local frequencies programmed into the private selection. The little instruction booklet that came with it was pretty fairly easy to comprehend when it came to setting frequencies into the private section, not really sure why this particular function had so many negative reviews about it being confusing. This is my first scanner and from unboxing to being up and running with all the local frequencies installed it took maybe an hour, this includes assembly, running the cord, attaching the antenna and looking up and saving the 15 or so local frequencies.It comes with the power and antenna capabilities to use in the house or while on the road. It is pretty nice using it on long road trips to hear about what is going on in front of you. The weather channels are nice too as you can follow the weather alerts from the NWS in real time. We get frequent tornadic weather, so this is nice to have in the basement to have a decent heads up in the event of natural disasters.Overall I am pleased, my kids love to listen in when we get a fire call, it gives me the alerts that I want. It is pretty easy to operate. If you are looking for a basic analog (not digital) scanner. It has ran daily since I got it and I have not had any issues at all. If I had to throw a negative in there, it would be a stretch with saying the sound gets a bit crackly for a few seconds, but then I have to remember where it is and it is pulling in analog.I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a basic scanner.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does exactly what it is advertised to do.
*by M***M on July 29, 2013*

This is a no frills basic scanner that works great for anyone in an area that has police and fire still on analog frequencies. Really simple to program; don't believe the naysayers that say it isn't. A simple 3 minute youtube video showed me how to do it. Its a bit time consuming and repetitive but very very easy once you know how. If you plan to listen to over 25 or so frequencies right of the bat, you might want to invest in a programming cable and download programming software. Also, it does have a TOTAL of 300 slots to program frequencies BUT 200 of these are under the Air/Marine slot. It is a bit confusing and if you want to listen to more than 100 frequencies and have to spill over to the Air/Marine presets, you will have to set the scanner to scan your "private" frequencies along with both the "Air" and "Marine" band presets. Its confusing I know, but it DOES have 300 memory slots. If some folks read the free downloadable user manual before purchasing, they would have known that. If you are listening to that many frequencies though, you should probably invest in a better, higher end scanner that has a larger custom memory bank.Its pretty small and takes up very little space on my nightstand and workbench. Worthwhile if you are like me and only listen to around 15 or 20 of the local police/fire/EMS frequencies. If that is all you are looking for out of your scanner, this will do the job. Upon arrival, the box included the scanner, a base telescopic antenna that plugs straight into the back (works well for me, your results may vary with location), a mobile mounting bracket with several feet of fused power wire, a DC cigarette power adapter for quick "plug and go" mobile installation, and finally a second antenna. The second antenna is basically a copper wire with suction cups on both ends and several feet of coax attached to it. According to the directions, you basically suction cup the antenna to the inside windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle or to the rear widow if you drive a standard cab truck. I currently use it in my basement window to gain better reception during the evening when I am working downstairs in my concrete surrounded shop space. Having an additional antenna stuck up in the window really helps improve the reception.Overall, its simple, it works, and its not crazy expensive because of too many bells and whistles I won't use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Scanner Just a little Hard to Program
*by B***H on December 25, 2024*

This is a solid device, and I’ve had no issues with it since I purchased it in May 2024. It works great for non-digital scanning, picking up police, fire, ambulance, and other analog signals.Programming can be a bit tricky as there’s no keypad to manually enter frequencies—you have to scan up and down, which takes some getting used to. It also doesn’t support digital frequencies or P25 systems, so it’s limited to analog use.One great thing about this scanner is its price. It’s typically $129 on Amazon, but I’ve seen it go on sale for as low as $90, which is quite a bargain for a scanner from Uniden. If you’re looking for an affordable analog scanner, this is a great choice!

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