Uniden Upgrade?

[Hotbreakfast]

So, I been looking at scanners today and was wondering is the Uniden 160DN worth getting as an upgrade to my current 125XLT which is getting a little rougher nowadays I use primarily for airband, so any input would be appreciated. Many thanks

I am new here not sure if I have posted this in the right section.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Welcome to the RR forums. I don't own one but I've seen posts lauding the 160DN on air band. Go for it

 

[Hotbreakfast]

Welcome to the RR forums. I don't own one but I've seen posts lauding the 160DN on air band. Go for it

Hi thanks for the welcome, I guess my question is should I just buy another 125 or get the 160DN not sure what the advantages are of the newer one?

 

[AK9R]

not sure what the advantages are of the newer one?

The BCD160DN can decode DMR and NXDN, but it does not track trunked systems.

 

[EAFrizzle]

Check out the RR wiki for your state and area to see if there's any DMR or NXDN in your area that you might be interested in. The 160 doesn't trunk track, and can't add P25 as an upgrade. If you ever become interested in Public Safety scanning, P25 is becoming more and more widespread. The BCD325P2 follows non-simulcast trunking well, and can have DMR and NXDN added. (big jump in price as well)

My 325P2 does a good job on airband, and I can't see why the 160 wouldn't be just as good. If you decide you don't need digital, the BC125AT is about the best bang for your buck for airband scanning. Mine gets regular use. The savings would let you upgrade the antenna if wanted.

Even though you're interested in handhelds, I'd be amiss in not mentioning that the BC365CRS is also a fantastic value for an airband scanner. The drawback is that it has to be manually programmed. That's not difficult with a keypad twice the size of the handheld.

Welcome to the forums, and good scanning!