--- product_id: 1143229 title: "BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search Bands, NOAA Weather, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, and 'Non-digital' emergency services" brand: "uniden" price: "37771 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Uniden" url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1143229-bc355n-300-channel-base-mobile-scanner-close-call-capture-pre store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Close Call RF Capture tech 300-channel memory bank Multi-power options (AC/DC/car) BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search Bands, NOAA Weather, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, and 'Non-digital' emergency services **Brand:** uniden **Price:** 37771 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📻 Unlock the pulse of your community—stay connected, informed, and ahead of the curve! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search Bands, NOAA Weather, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, and 'Non-digital' emergency services by uniden - **How much does it cost?** 37771 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1143229-bc355n-300-channel-base-mobile-scanner-close-call-capture-pre) ## 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 - • **Plug & Play Setup:** Pre-programmed search bands and straightforward programming mean you’re scanning local police, fire, weather, and marine channels in minutes. - • **User-Friendly Interface:** Backlit display ensures easy readability in any lighting, making late-night monitoring effortless and professional. - • **Instant Signal Detection:** Close Call RF Capture technology automatically locks onto nearby active transmissions—never miss breaking news or emergencies. - • **Versatile Power Flexibility:** Use at home or on the go with included AC adapter, DC power cable, and automotive power outlet plug for seamless mobility. - • **Stay Ahead with 300 Channels:** Store and scan up to 300 analog frequencies across key emergency and service bands for instant local updates. ## Overview The Uniden BC355N is a compact, analog-only base/mobile scanner with 300 programmable channels, featuring Close Call RF Capture for instant nearby signal detection. It covers essential analog bands including police, fire, weather, aviation, marine, and railroad frequencies. Designed for ease of use, it offers a backlit display and multiple power options (AC, DC, car) for versatile deployment at home or on the move. Ideal for users in areas with analog transmissions seeking an affordable, reliable scanner without digital trunking capabilities. ## Description "The BC355N is an affordable, basic mobile scanner that's great for home or mobile use, with 300 storable channels, coverage of all the ""action"" bands, convenient features like ""close call"" and program lock, and a wealth of powering options for different applications. Receives conventional channels on the following frequencies: (25-54 MHz) (108-174 MHz) (225-380 MHz) (406-512 MHz) (806-956 MHz) (excluding cellular telephone bands) " Review: Does exactly what it is advertised to do. - 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. Review: Programming Is Not An Issue - I plan on doing a longer review on this product very soon but for now these are my thoughts after 3 days of use as a desktop unit. 1- Programming: I almost did not buy this item after reading the reviews about programming it. The thing was though that the BC355N fit my needs and area to perfection so I went ahead and bought it knowing that as an desertcart Prime member it could be returned without much hassle. My worries went unfounded as it was a breeze to program after watching the Uniden You Tube Channel video on how to do so, it is less than 2 minutes long. After about 10 minutes I had all my local channels programmed in and was listening to them. 2- Antenna: I also bought an aftermarket antenna for $10 to see if it was all it was described as in the reviews for it since I do live pretty far out in the country. Hands down it out performed the stock antenna this unit comes with but that is not a bad review on what it comes with as it worked as well as the other as far as reception but it did not have the adjustments that the aftermarket one has and you will need that with the angle that the BC355N sits on your desk at. 3- Overall: Very happy with the quality / feel of the unit, it looks good sitting on my desk in my office and matches all the other electronics that surround it as I do both FM and Internet Radio. Shipping was fast with Prime 2 Day and it was packaged very well. ## Features - ANALOG SCANNER (Please note: the model BC355N is NOT a digital scanner and is not capable of Digital Radio system monitoring, (e.g. Project 25, DMR, NXDN). Many 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. - 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. - 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. - How can we help? Uniden’s Customer Support site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting. - 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 Non-Digital Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Marine, Air, Weather, and CB frequencies ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00972M9VK | | Additional Features | Close Call RF Capture Technology, Wide Frequency and Service Bank Support | | Best Sellers Rank | #6 in Radio Scanners | | Brand | Uniden | | Built-In Media | scanner | | Color | Black | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (6,122) | | Enclosure Material | Acrylic | | Frequency | 800 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050633650646, 00799916833412 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.75"L x 5.18"W x 1.63"H | | Item Type Name | 800 MHz 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call RF Capture, Pre-programmed Search “Action” Bands to Hear Police, Ambulance, Fire, Amateur Radio, Public Utilities, Weather, and More | | Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Uniden | | Mfr Part Number | BC355N | | Model Number | BC355N | | Number of Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. | | Power Source | AC Adapter | | Radio Bands Supported | 1-Band | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Style Name | BC355N | | Tuner Type | Radio Frequency | | UPC | 799916833412 805095154450 711938649277 071030145887 807035658004 754262049078 864007016606 809390048100 805100147514 163121439118 786434407393 163121445553 014444592335 132017745350 012304037927 521227202508 605403549172 803983011472 617407415773 801038874119 809387582549 087017827684 012304488774 739839220753 749860129789 801029227337 523161302771 024141413116 846829455597 782386082626 0411144258… | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Uniden - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Included Components:** scanner - **Power Source:** AC Adapter - **Product Dimensions:** 5.75"L x 5.18"W x 1.63"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** 1-Band - **Special Feature:** Close Call RF Capture Technology, Wide Frequency and Service Bank Support - **Style:** BC355N - **Tuner Technology:** Radio Frequency ## Images ![BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner, Close Call Capture, Pre-programmed Search Bands, NOAA Weather, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, NASCAR, and 'Non-digital' emergency services - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CQ0cmZZkL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Programming Is Not An Issue *by D***H on April 2, 2016* I plan on doing a longer review on this product very soon but for now these are my thoughts after 3 days of use as a desktop unit. 1- Programming: I almost did not buy this item after reading the reviews about programming it. The thing was though that the BC355N fit my needs and area to perfection so I went ahead and bought it knowing that as an Amazon Prime member it could be returned without much hassle. My worries went unfounded as it was a breeze to program after watching the Uniden You Tube Channel video on how to do so, it is less than 2 minutes long. After about 10 minutes I had all my local channels programmed in and was listening to them. 2- Antenna: I also bought an aftermarket antenna for $10 to see if it was all it was described as in the reviews for it since I do live pretty far out in the country. Hands down it out performed the stock antenna this unit comes with but that is not a bad review on what it comes with as it worked as well as the other as far as reception but it did not have the adjustments that the aftermarket one has and you will need that with the angle that the BC355N sits on your desk at. 3- Overall: Very happy with the quality / feel of the unit, it looks good sitting on my desk in my office and matches all the other electronics that surround it as I do both FM and Internet Radio. Shipping was fast with Prime 2 Day and it was packaged very well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Near Miss *by M***K on January 9, 2026* It's an okay scanner. It is very (very) difficult to program specific frequencies you want. For me, I was hoping to program it for GMRS frequencies and Civil Air Patrol frequencies. (462 Mhz, 26.62 Mhz, 144.5 Mhz) Using the lock out feature to do this won't work because you are limited to 100 total lockouts. It would be nice if I could use a computer to program the radio......But, the price of the unit would double. 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