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[[Image:BCD325P2.jpg|right|266px|Bearcat Digital 325 Phase 2 BCD325P2 Trunktracker V]] | [[Image:BCD325P2.jpg|right|266px|Bearcat Digital 325 Phase 2 BCD325P2 Trunktracker V]] | ||
− | The Uniden BearCat Digital '''BCD325P2''' is a APCO-25 Phase II capable handheld [[TrunkTracker V]] scanner based on [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. This scanner became available to the market in April 2015. It | + | The Uniden BearCat Digital '''BCD325P2''' is a APCO-25 Phase II capable handheld [[TrunkTracker V]] scanner based on [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. This scanner became available to the market in April 2015. It's lineage is from the previous generation [[BCD396XT]] with added features & memory as well as repackaging into their newest iteration of a shorter ergonomic (hand-holding style used analog only scanners) with a much larger font style with single color LED display of Bearcat Orange. It's direct base/mobile sibling is the [[BCD996P2]], options are nearly identical except the BCD325P2 only has a USB (USB B Mini) port vs a Serial & USB available on the BCD996P2. These 2 scanners make up, what are becoming known as "P2 scanners" as they decode [[APCO_Project_25#Project_25_Phase_II_.22TDMA.22|Phase 2]] signals. [[DMR]]/[[MOTOTRBO]], EDACS [[ProVoice]] and [[NXDN]] decoding and trunking available via paid upgrade. |
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* 2-Line Alpha-Numeric Large Font Display w 3 additional lines of Info and 3 modes | * 2-Line Alpha-Numeric Large Font Display w 3 additional lines of Info and 3 modes | ||
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* Backlit Display | * Backlit Display | ||
**3 Display Modes | **3 Display Modes | ||
− | **3 Display Dimmer settings | + | **3 Display Dimmer settings |
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* Battery Charger (dumb) for Ni-MH battery with caveat scanner is off | * Battery Charger (dumb) for Ni-MH battery with caveat scanner is off | ||
+ | * Battery level displayable | ||
+ | * Function Key on Front, active for 3 seconds | ||
+ | * GPS Support for [[Location Based Scanning]], location alerts, and crows-flight navigation | ||
* PC Programming and Control (No Uniden Software included or developed, 3rd Party Only) | * PC Programming and Control (No Uniden Software included or developed, 3rd Party Only) | ||
− | * | + | * Signal Strength display |
− | * | + | * USB standard connectivity USB Mini-B for program/control/update/power |
− | + | ===Keys=== | |
− | * [http:// | + | * 10 Group QKs |
− | * | + | * 3 [http://new.marksscanners.com/325/325.shtml#search%20key Quick-Access Search Keys] |
− | + | * 100 Systems QKs | |
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− | * | + | ===Technical=== |
− | * | + | * 25,000 Channels |
− | * | + | * 20 Groups per System |
− | + | * 12 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast, Military Air, and Special (Itinerant) | |
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* 500 (250 Temporary + 250 Permanent) Search Lockouts | * 500 (250 Temporary + 250 Permanent) Search Lockouts | ||
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* 16 character text tagging for each system, site, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, location, Tone-out, and [[SAME]] group | * 16 character text tagging for each system, site, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, location, Tone-out, and [[SAME]] group | ||
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+ | ===Features=== | ||
* Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All | * Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All | ||
− | * | + | * Adjustable scan duration 0-255 sec per system, site, custom or service search |
− | * | + | * Audio Digital and Analog [[AGC]] |
− | * | + | * Auto Adaptive Digital Threshold - automatically adjust P25 Decode Threshold |
+ | * [[Band Scope]] mode | ||
+ | * [[Battery Saver]] | ||
+ | * [[Broadcast Screen]] while searching (TV or radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands | ||
+ | * Channel Volume Offset | ||
+ | * [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]], [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Temporary Store|Close Call Temporary Store]] | ||
+ | * [[Control Channel Data Output]] | ||
+ | * [[Control Channel Only]] | ||
+ | * [[Control Channel Only]] trunking and [[I-Call]] monitoring | ||
* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges | * Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges | ||
− | * | + | * [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]] |
− | * [ | + | * Delay Channel adjustable to 0-2,5,10,30, |
− | * | + | * Displays UID (Unit IDs) on trunking systems. |
− | * Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones. | + | * Displays can show you P0 & P1 for transmissions signifying P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2 |
− | * | + | * [[Duplicate Channel Alert]] |
+ | * [[Fire Tone Out]] alert | ||
+ | ** Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones. | ||
+ | * Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system | ||
+ | * Hold feature stay on one channel or System/Site | ||
* Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, and/or Close Call Alerts. | * Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, and/or Close Call Alerts. | ||
− | * | + | * [[Intermediate Frequency Exchange]] - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency. |
− | *[[ | + | * [[Key Lock]] - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user and prevents anything being changed but Volume and ON\OFF. |
− | + | * [[Location Based Scanning]] | |
− | * [ | + | * [[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking|Multi-Site]] System Support |
− | * | + | * Narrowband Reception |
− | * | + | * [[Negative Channel dropout delay]] (forced resume) adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds |
− | * | + | * [[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags|Number Tags]] allows you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel. |
− | * | + | * [[Priority Scan]] |
− | * | + | * [[Private Systems]] - lets you flag a system so that it cannot be read out of the scanner or modified, preventing secondary user: System & Group deletion (Software) |
− | * | + | * P25 One-Frequency Trunk - P25 Conventional channels w NAC and TGID user differentiation |
− | * | + | * [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]] |
− | * | + | * Quick Search |
− | + | * [[Repeater Reverse]] | |
− | * | + | * [[Search with Scan]] for Service and Custom Searches '''with assigned Quick Keys''' |
− | * | + | * [[Startup Configuration]] |
− | * | + | * Supports 800mhz Rebanded Systems |
− | * | + | * [[Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout]] |
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* Upgradeable firmware | * Upgradeable firmware | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Weather Operations]] |
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===In the Box=== | ===In the Box=== | ||
* BCD325P2 Scanner w Battery Cover | * BCD325P2 Scanner w Battery Cover | ||
* Rechargeable Batteries (2 AA Ni-Mh 2300mah) | * Rechargeable Batteries (2 AA Ni-Mh 2300mah) | ||
− | * Semi-Flexible antenna (BNC) | + | * Semi-Flexible antenna (BNC) - Uniden BATG0481001 |
* USB to USB Mini B cable(Programming/Charging/Control) | * USB to USB Mini B cable(Programming/Charging/Control) | ||
− | ** Maybe necessary to purchase | + | ** Maybe necessary to purchase separate USB charger |
* Hand strap | * Hand strap | ||
* Owner’s manual | * Owner’s manual | ||
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* 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz | * 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz | ||
* 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz | * 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz | ||
− | *DOES NOT COVER 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz mistake made from | + | *DOES NOT COVER 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz mistake made from copying from previous gen specs see [[BCD396XT]] |
====Frequency Step Chart ==== | ====Frequency Step Chart ==== | ||
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− | ; | + | ; An upgrade (some are paid upgrades) is required for these modes |
* [[EDACS Provoice| ProVoice]] | * [[EDACS Provoice| ProVoice]] | ||
* [[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO]] | * [[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO]] | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
; External Links | ; External Links | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BCD325P2om.pdf Uniden manual] |
− | * | + | * [https://tassieradiorxer.blogspot.com/2019/11/bcd325p2-au-mini-review.html BCD325P2-AU Mini Review] |
− | + | * [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD325P2 Uniden BCD325P2 (Twiki)] | |
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; Related Wiki Articles | ; Related Wiki Articles | ||
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*[[Uniden DMA FAQ]] | *[[Uniden DMA FAQ]] | ||
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− | ==Message Boards / | + | ==Message Boards / Forums== |
;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ||
− | *{{Forum|uniden-forums|Uniden}} | + | *{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|Uniden}} |
+ | ;Facebook | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnidenScanners Uniden Scanners] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBScanners Uniden Bearcat Scanners] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK] | ||
+ | ;Groups.io | ||
+ | * [https://groups.io/g/BCD325P2 BCD325P2] | ||
+ | * [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming] | ||
+ | * [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler] | ||
+ | * [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group] | ||
+ | * [https://uniden.groups.io/g/BCD325P2 BCD325P2 Sub Group] | ||
+ | ;Twitter | ||
+ | *[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bcd325p2&src=typed_query BCD325P2 on Twitter] | ||
− | + | ==BCD325P2 Scanners for Sale== | |
− | * [ | + | *[[BCD325P2 eBay Listings]] |
Return to [[Uniden Scanners]] | Return to [[Uniden Scanners]] |
Latest revision as of 20:56, 24 April 2023
The Uniden BearCat Digital BCD325P2 is a APCO-25 Phase II capable handheld TrunkTracker V scanner based on Dynamic Memory Architecture. This scanner became available to the market in April 2015. It's lineage is from the previous generation BCD396XT with added features & memory as well as repackaging into their newest iteration of a shorter ergonomic (hand-holding style used analog only scanners) with a much larger font style with single color LED display of Bearcat Orange. It's direct base/mobile sibling is the BCD996P2, options are nearly identical except the BCD325P2 only has a USB (USB B Mini) port vs a Serial & USB available on the BCD996P2. These 2 scanners make up, what are becoming known as "P2 scanners" as they decode Phase 2 signals. DMR/MOTOTRBO, EDACS ProVoice and NXDN decoding and trunking available via paid upgrade.
Specifications
Physical
- Attenuation (for Strong signal -20db)
- 2-Line Alpha-Numeric Large Font Display w 3 additional lines of Info and 3 modes
- Backlit Display
- 3 Display Modes
- 3 Display Dimmer settings
- Battery Charger (dumb) for Ni-MH battery with caveat scanner is off
- Battery level displayable
- Function Key on Front, active for 3 seconds
- GPS Support for Location Based Scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation
- PC Programming and Control (No Uniden Software included or developed, 3rd Party Only)
- Signal Strength display
- USB standard connectivity USB Mini-B for program/control/update/power
Keys
- 10 Group QKs
- 3 Quick-Access Search Keys
- 100 Systems QKs
Technical
- 25,000 Channels
- 20 Groups per System
- 12 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast, Military Air, and Special (Itinerant)
- 500 (250 Temporary + 250 Permanent) Search Lockouts
- 16 character text tagging for each system, site, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, location, Tone-out, and SAME group
Features
- Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All
- Adjustable scan duration 0-255 sec per system, site, custom or service search
- Audio Digital and Analog AGC
- Auto Adaptive Digital Threshold - automatically adjust P25 Decode Threshold
- Band Scope mode
- Battery Saver
- Broadcast Screen while searching (TV or radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands
- Channel Volume Offset
- Close Call, with Close Call Do Not Disturb, Close Call Priority (or Primary), and Close Call Temporary Store
- Control Channel Data Output
- Control Channel Only
- Control Channel Only trunking and I-Call monitoring
- Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
- Delay Channel adjustable to 0-2,5,10,30,
- Displays UID (Unit IDs) on trunking systems.
- Displays can show you P0 & P1 for transmissions signifying P25 Phase 1 & Phase 2
- Duplicate Channel Alert
- Fire Tone Out alert
- Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
- Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system
- Hold feature stay on one channel or System/Site
- Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, and/or Close Call Alerts.
- Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
- Key Lock - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user and prevents anything being changed but Volume and ON\OFF.
- Location Based Scanning
- Multi-Site System Support
- Narrowband Reception
- Negative Channel dropout delay (forced resume) adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds
- Number Tags allows you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel.
- Priority Scan
- Private Systems - lets you flag a system so that it cannot be read out of the scanner or modified, preventing secondary user: System & Group deletion (Software)
- P25 One-Frequency Trunk - P25 Conventional channels w NAC and TGID user differentiation
- P25 audio decode level adjustment
- Quick Search
- Repeater Reverse
- Search with Scan for Service and Custom Searches with assigned Quick Keys
- Startup Configuration
- Supports 800mhz Rebanded Systems
- Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout
- Upgradeable firmware
- Weather Operations
In the Box
- BCD325P2 Scanner w Battery Cover
- Rechargeable Batteries (2 AA Ni-Mh 2300mah)
- Semi-Flexible antenna (BNC) - Uniden BATG0481001
- USB to USB Mini B cable(Programming/Charging/Control)
- Maybe necessary to purchase separate USB charger
- Hand strap
- Owner’s manual
- Belt Clip (Already attached w 2 screws)
Frequency Coverage
- 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
- 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
- 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
- 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz
- DOES NOT COVER 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz mistake made from copying from previous gen specs see BCD396XT
Frequency Step Chart
This chart shows Lower Edge and Upper Edge in MHz followed by mode and Step in kHz.
- 25.0000 27.9950 AM 5.0
- 28.0000 29.6800 NFM 20.0
- 29.7000 49.9900 NFM 10.0
- 50.0000 53.9800 NFM 20.0
- 54.0000 71.9500 WFM 50.0
- 72.0000 75.9950 FM 5.0
- 76.0000 87.9500 WFM 50.0
- 88.0000 107.9000 FMB 100.0
- 108.0000 136.9750 AM 25.0
- 137.0000 143.9875 NFM 12.5
- 144.0000 147.9950 NFM 5.0
- 148.0000 150.7875 NFM 12.5
- 150.8000 161.9950 NFM 5.0
- 162.0000 173.9875 NFM 12.5
- 174.0000 215.9500 WFM 50.0
- 216.0000 224.9800 NFM 20.0
- 225.0000 379.9750 AM 25.0
- 380.0000 512.0000 NFM 12.5
- 758.0000 775.9875 NFM 12.5
- 794.0000 805.9875 NFM 12.5
- 806.0000 823.9875 NFM 12.5
- 849.0125 868.9875 NFM 12.5
- 894.0125 960.0000 NFM 12.5
Courtesy of Universal Radio Inc.
FM Bandwidths
Modulation & Steps AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB. 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz
- NFM: ~7.5 kHz deviation
- FM: ~15 kHz deviation
- FMB: ~75 kHz deviation
- WFM: >100 kHz deviation
Power Requirements
- Power requirements: 2 AA batteries (2.05v or higher) or 5V DC ≥300mA or AC/DC USB A adapter w 5v ≥300ma.
RR System Compatibility
This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:
System Types
- Analog Conventional Frequencies
- Motorola Type I
- Motorola Type II
- EDACS
- EDACS Standard (Wide)
- EDACS Standard Networked
- EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
- EDACS Narrowband Networked
- EDACS SCAT
- EDACS ESK
- ProVoice 1
- LTR Standard
- APCO Project 25 Standard
- Phase I FDMA
- Motorola X2-TDMA
- Phase II TDMA
- DMR 2
System Voices
- Analog
- EDACS
- Analog
- APCO-25 Common Air Interface Common Air Interface
- An upgrade (some are paid upgrades) is required for these modes
Related Pages
- External Links
- Related Wiki Articles
Message Boards / Forums
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- Scanner Enthusiasts
- Radio Scanner Help and Chat
- Uniden Scanners
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- Groups.io
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