Uniden BC346XT Handheld TrunkTracker III Analog Police Scanner Review
Uniden BC346XT Handheld TrunkTracker III Analog Police Scanner Feature
- Handheld scanner for monitoring police and fire signals, weather transmissions, ham radio bands, and more
- Store 9,000 total conventional channels, trunked channels, and trunked system frequencies for quick recall
- TrunkTracker III Digital Scanning lets you monitor Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems in addition to conventional channels
- GPS Compatible so that the scanner can automatically select and scan nearby agencies
- Close Call RF Capture detects and tunes to nearby transmissions with no programming needed
The Uniden BC346XT is a handheld scanner that's packed with features. Program up to 9,000 channels or 500 trunked systems in dynamic memory. GPS support gives you location-based scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation with a compatible GPS unit. Fire Tone-Out Alerts you when fire pages are issued, Band Scope gives you a graphic representation of signal activity. Close Call RF Capture tunes to nearby signals with no programming needed, and so much more. Plus, PC programming and control makes setting up the scanner easier than ever.
A versatile handheld scanner with a wealth of advanced features.
Advanced Heandheld Scanning
TrunkTracker III Technology
Uniden's TrunkTracker III technology gives you trunked two-way radio system monitoring, so you can keep up with the action on Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems.
9000 Channels With Close Call Technology
Create up to 9,000 total conventional channels, trunked channels, and trunked system frequencies for quick recall. The BC346XT also boasts Close Call RF capture technology, which allows it to instantly tune to signals from nearby transmitters, so you can stay on top of what's going on in your vicinity.
Location-Based Scanning
Location-Based scanning automatically selects programmed systems based on your location when connected to a compatible GPS receiver.
Fire Tone-Out Search
The BC346XT determines the tones received for easy tone-out programming.
Alpha Tagging
Alpha tagging lets you assign an alphanumeric name to each System, Site, Channel Group, Channel, Location, Custom search range, SAME group, and Tone-Out. You can use 16 characters per tag.
Band Scope
Get a graphic representation of signal activity, great for finding active channels.
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Temporary Lockout
Automatically unlocks channels when you cycle power.
DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
The BC346XT instantly detects and displays the subaudible tone so you can quickly determine system settings.
S.A.M.E. Weather Alert
S.A.M.E., aka Specific Area Message Encoding, weather alerts are supported. During a NOAA Weather or Emergency Alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in your immediate area.
PC Programming/Control
Use Uniden's software for conveniently setting up your scanner without having to do everything individually via the hardware interface.
Additional Features
- 100 Quick Key System Access
- Search with Scan
- Public Safety Scanner
- System / Channel Number Tagging
- Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head
- Individual Channel Volume Offset
- Priority ID Scan on trunked systems
- PC Programming/Control
What's in the Box
Scanner, AC Adapter, Flexible Antenna, Belt Clip, Frequency Guide, User's Manual
Uniden Handheld Scanner Comparison
| Model | 
BC72XLT | 
BC95XLT | 
BC346XT | 
BCD396XT |
| Compact Size | | | | |
| Battery | 2xAA | 2xAA | 3xAA | 3xAA |
| Channels | 100 | 200 | 9000 Dynamic | 25000 Dynamic |
| Pre-Programmed Service Banks | Police, Fire/EMS, Air, HAM, Marine, Weather | Police, Fire/EMS, Air, HAM, Marine, Weather | Public Safety, News, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special | Public Safety, News, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB, FRS/GMRS, Racing, Special, TV, FM |
| Close Call | | | | |
| NASCAR Model | | | -- | -- |
| Pager Screen | | | | |
| Weather Band | | | | |
| GPS Enabled | | | | |
| Weather Alert | -- | -- | SAME | SAME |
| Triple Conversion | | | | |
| CTCSS/DCS | -- | -- | | |
| Priority Channels | 10 | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Hyper Search (steps) | 180/Sec | 180/Sec | 300/Sec | 300/Sec |
| Hyper Scan | -- | -- | 100/Sec | 100/Sec |
| Alphanumeric Display | -- | -- | | |
| Band Scope | -- | -- | | |
| Analog Trunking | -- | -- | | |
| Backlit Display | | | | |
| Backlit Keys | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Trunking | -- | -- | Triple | APCO 25 |
| PC Programming | -- | | | |
| PC Control | -- | -- | | |
The Uniden BC346XT is a handheld scanner that's packed with features. Program up to 9,000 channels or 500 trunked systems in dynamic memory. GPS support gives you location-based scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation with a compatible GPS unit. Fire Tone-Out Alerts you when fire pages are issued, Band Scope gives you a graphic representation of signal activity. Close Call RF Capture tunes to nearby signals with no programming needed, and so much more. Plus, PC programming and control makes setting up the scanner easier than ever.
