Going to get a Uniden BCD396XT

[Goldencheckmate]

This is my first post, so bear with me. I just want to know the things that I need to get me going in the right direction. 1: Good case
2: Good base antenna for all around frequencies, and mobile
3: Good truck or car holder for radio, also stand for inside home.


I haven't had a scanner for years, so I'm green as green can be. I know its going to be a challenge to learn the new stuff, but I'm able and willing.

[bnoland]

Congrats, the 996XT was my first one and only at this point. If you join hear and use freescan programming is easy. I had never programmed one before and it only took me a few hours. I lost my programming cable so I am having to order a new one. With the cable, paid membership here and freescan you find your channels you want and import them into a list and once you get all you want upload and go. It has been a great first experience for me no doubt. My next buy is my HAM once I get my license.

[04Z1V6]

I use the radio shack 800 MHz antenna with a BNC adapter, I use ProScan for programming and every thing else you would like to do or see on your computer, I also use the leather case that Uniden offers on there web site it is able to clip on to my GoldWing so I can listen to it via my audio system.

[Rt169Radio]

Welcome to Radio Reference.

1. For a good case check out these:

Uniden Bearcat Carry Cases for Police Scanner Radios

2. Some base antenna choices would be these:

Comet DS150S discone antenna

Diamond D-130J discone antenna

Antennacraft ST2 scanner antenna

Diamond X50A dual band ham radio antenna (For VHF and UHF)

Now for a mobile antenna the Larsen NMO tri-band or a Larsen NMO 2/440 would be a good choice

3. Check out this inside the home stand:

Desk Mount for One Portable Scanner

[JASII]

Originally Posted by Goldencheckmate

.....Good truck or car holder for radio.....

I have used a PanaVise 777 ClipCaddy Holder with a vehicle specific mount for a Uniden Bearcat BCD396T and it worked out great!

www.panavise.com/

[Goldencheckmate]

Thanks for the great ideas, keep'em coming.