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Uniden BC355N 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - April 22, 2025
8.0

Verdict overview

  • worth the money 8.4
  • Easy installation 9.1
  • audio quality 7.9
  • Simple to use 7.6
  • Giftable 8.1
  • for starters 7.0
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Pros
  • Easy to set up and use.
  • Supports a wide range of frequencies.
  • Compact and portable design.
Cons
  • Possible tedious manual programming.

Tech specs

product dimensions9.25 x 2.68 x 8.26 inches
batteries1 Product Specific batteries required.
item weight3.25 pounds
customer reviews4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 5,610 ratings 4.0 out of 5 stars
departmentunisex-adult

Product Overview

I recently had the chance to try out the Uniden Bearcat BC355N Mobile/Base Scanner, and I was really impressed with how feature packed this entry level scanner is. The BC355N is a great choice for anyone looking for an affordable way to get into the world of scanners. It s packed with features that make it easy to use, and it has plenty of features that make it useful for both home and mobile use.

The best part about the BC355N is that it can pick up analog receptions, including 6 service banks for monitoring police, fire, emergency medical services, marine, air, weather, and CB frequencies. This makes it ideal for keeping tabs on local events and emergencies in your area. It also comes with Close Call RF Capture Technology which makes finding active frequencies easier than ever before. Plus, you can save up to 300 frequencies in its preset banks so you don t have to manually add in new frequencies that you come across.

The BC355N also comes equipped with a backlit display, making it easier to read in low light conditions. It also comes with an AC adapter as well as a DC power cable and automotive plug for supplying power at home or in your car. The frequency range for aircraft band is AM mode 8.33 STEP kHz at 108.0000 and 136.9916 lower and upper .

Overall, I was really impressed with the Uniden Bearcat BC355N Mobile/Base Scanner. It s easy to use and feature packed enough to make it useful for both home and mobile use. Plus, its price point makes it accessible even for those on tighter budgets. I would definitely recommend the BC355N to anyone looking for an affordable way to jump into the world of scanners just keep in mind that this model isn t suitable for trunking or digital radio system monitoring so if you live in an area where these systems are used you will need to upgrade to a Uniden Digital model such as models BCD996P2, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD325P2, or HomePatrol 2 instead.

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