BCT15X

mrnavy2 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2013, 4:37 PM

Hello all, 1st time posting here. My question. I am thinking about purchasing the BCT15X and i m going to have Scanner Master program it for me for my country. I would like to know of you can tell me the Pros and Cons on this unit? I am now using the Pro 79. So o k.ow it is time to.upgrade to something much better. Thanks for your help. Steve.

ka3jjz · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-2013, 12:04 PM

While the 15X is a very good scanner, it doesn't handle digital systems - and that's a growing topic, even in Central NJ (where in NJ - I'm from Northern NJ myself)?.

I'd go and make yourself familiar with the database and wiki for your area. Go to the NJ forum and ask questions - let the locals guide you, as they know their own systems well.

New Jersey Radio Discussion Forum - The RadioReference.com Forums

Mike

mrnavy2 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-2013, 7:12 PM

Mike, thanks for the quick reply. I am in Ocean Twp, between Asbury Park and Eatontown. I am new to this forum so I to learn a lot. I will go to New Jersey forum. Thanks and keep on touch. Steve..

ZFD22 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-07-2013, 7:52 PM

It does handle DPL )Digital PL Tones) Extremely well

WAScanMan · #5 (**permalink**) 03-07-2013, 8:38 PM

It's my favorite non-digital scanner. I use mine for basically everything a scanner could be used for. I also have the handheld version which is good but not as good and doesn't have the 225-400MHz milair range. If you end up needing a digital scanner I'd go for the 996XT. It's essentially the 15X but it'll do digital. Also, I recommend using the supplied cable (or purchase the USB cable if you don't have a serial port) and some of the free software avalible to program the unit yourself. It's a breeze with a subscription to RadioReference and it'll be helpful to learn for future use. Plus, you can add and remove what you want from the scanner, whereas if you get it pre-programmed you're limited by what they add.

mrnavy2 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-2013, 11:20 AM

Well Gents, I just order mine from ScannerMaster. I also order the Pro CD, 180 days script for RR, and the USB connected. So when i get it next week i hope you all will be around to help me get it program. As WAScamMan stated it would be better that i learn how to do it myself. So, I have a few days to read up about RR and also to activate my account... Any info you think i will need please feel free to let me know.. Thanks all again, Steve, Ocean Twp, Monmouth County, New Jersey..