Thank's Kel. I agree on the display and case size for a P25/trunking scanner radio.
I am experiencing a similar phenomenon that was reported on the Uniden BC125AT. Occasional, stops on a civil air band with aftermarket antennas are apparently capturing the display clock signal. You can hear white noise with a clicking sound on some of the frequencies. Fortunately I have yet to hear this on an active frequency, so far. Also, with aftermarket antennas are picking up more stray noise over the included antenna even on the high automatic squelch setting. So you may need an antenna that doesn't have as much gain for the band you are interested in for day to day use. I suspect that the price level, and the radio size, is a clue to the amount of metal cover grounding involved in the receiver circuit.
Pro vs. Con. on the 120 and the 125:
I like the size of both radios, obviously the antenna makes the radio for the band of interest, but also the amount of noise is increased as well.
The memory is adequate for each radio, with an edge for the 125 using the "AT" alpha-tags especially useful for event scanning that these radios will be used for. The display is much easier to read on the 120 vs. the 125, but without the alpha-tags the difference is not that great.
The backlight on both radios are about the same and very readable in moderate sunlight. There is a press and hold lock for the 120 light button, press again to release. The advantage for the 125 is the ability to set a light to on when there is squelch activity or key press.
The sound from the speaker is about the same for both radios. Volume control advantage is with the 120, using the analog potentiometer. Squelch advantage goes to the 125 for the ability to set a level as needed for different antenna usage or noise floor adjustment.
The 120 has a wider band coverage, but for events the 125 covers all the bands needed. It's a real shame about the missing mil-air band for air show enthusiasts. I would have also liked the addition of a Railroad service search for the 120.
The Tune on manual frequency entry for the 120 and Frequency entry in Hold on the 125 are nearly the same in function. CTCSS/DCS capture is nearly the same.
I like the extra battery in the 120 for extended on time and the addition of the AC adapter. The 125 does have the included rechargeable batteries included and can be charged from the USB port if needed with an included cable.
Reception on Spectrum Sweeper seems to be a little better this time around on the 120 vs. the Close-Call of the 125, but both will capture near field action quickly.
Programming is easy for me on each radio because I am accustomed to the programming style of each, but I would lean toward the 120 for the ease of bank and channel frequency entry. Using the third party software (PSREdit vs. Butel ARC) for each radio is about the same. You still need to install the drivers for the interface, know your COM port in use (or let the program find it) and be able to log into the Radioreference database or input the frequency data bay hand.
If I had to choose between the two, I think the Uniden BC125AT would be better for the event scanning that it was designed for. As a starter radio, with general coverage, FM broadcast, ease of use, and banks and channels. The GRE PSR-120 is a great way to go. You could still hear the Air-Boss, Race car action, and scan the rails on the 120, so it could cover most of the events as long as you know what the frequency is assigned to.
