BCD396XT/BCD996XT: Bcd396xt what happened to them? They seem to be hard to find online now
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They are setting on shelves with the rest of the antique scanners like the 785D's 796D's ect.
I have 2/396XTs, I use both several hours a day. One searches the VHF/UHF Federal bands: the other scans known Federal freqs. Have them since 2009, used them every day since then with no issues whatsoever. Also have close call on with bands split between the two.
AB5ID
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Mine is going 24/7/365 in the house.
If you are looking to purchase a new one, there are more recent editions, such as the BCD325/325P2.
I have a 396XT and a Regency HX1000 like buddrousa. (Along with many more) When I got the 1000 I thought it was the coolest scanner since I bought my first programmable Bearcat250. Even bought the drop in charger! The 396XT is my go to scanner of all time. Even sent it to Uniden Repair three times over the years. Works like a champ...on all frequency bands. No degradation of any frequency band. I wish I would have bought 2 more.
How bad I wanted my HX1000 drove 175 Miles one way on a Saturday to buy it.
I know I enjoy my 396 much more than the 325... I dislike how Uniden eliminated features on the 325 that the 396 already had, e.g., ability to change backlight time, lack of backlit keypad, etc.
People just tend to hang onto scanner they like.
People just tend to hang onto scanner they like.
Well tell us how good P25 Phase 2 DMR and NXDN sound on your 396.
Good point. Luckily, I don't need those features in this little backwater--at least not yet.
Add to that 3 batteries for longer listening time, multiple backlight colors, separate power and programming plugs so if one breaks the other is still available to use, also felt like it was built a lot better too...the 325 was really a step back from the 396 on many levels, unfortunately. I love my 396xt and 346xt. 325 works fine, just miss all the good stuff the 396 has.
And for the OP: Ebay occasionally has them come up in near new condition but they're usually priced in the $200-$225 range. They're a popular model still so it won't come cheap. They were getting cheap until 2020 hit, then they basically doubled in price for whatever reason.
Edit: this one is mint, but check out the price
Uniden Bearcat 396xt scanner | eBay
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For reference, Amazon, a few times a year, has the 325P2 for around $320.
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FACTS
1. The 436 was the replacement for the 396.
2. The 325p2 was designed to be an ENTRY LEVEL SCANNER.
3. The 996p2 was designed to replace the 996xt
4. The 536 was designed to be the High End Scanner
5. The SDS Line was designed to replace the x36 Scanners with Simulcast reception added.
6. Complaining about an ENTRY LEVEL SCANNER not having the FEATURES of the HIGH END SCANNERS has 0 MERIT.
1. The 436 was the replacement for the 396.
2. The 325p2 was designed to be an ENTRY LEVEL SCANNER.
3. The 996p2 was designed to replace the 996xt
4. The 536 was designed to be the High End Scanner
5. The SDS Line was designed to replace the x36 Scanners with Simulcast reception added.
6. Complaining about an ENTRY LEVEL SCANNER not having the FEATURES of the HIGH END SCANNERS has 0 MERIT.
AB5ID
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Uh okay?
Yikes! Somehow we seemed to have angered you... at least that wasn't my intention. I was responding to the OP about why XTs don't often appear on the market.
No just setting the story straight.
You are griping about a UGO not having the ride and comfort as a Navigator.
You are griping about a UGO not having the ride and comfort as a Navigator.
Well thank you for setting me straight... how dare I have any opinion other than your FACTS.
BTW, it's spelled Yugo.
To the OP--on his first post, no less: I apologize that this turned into Ford vs. Chevy thing. People have strong feelings about their scanners. As others have said, you can find the XTs if you're patient--they're out there every once in a while.
BTW, it's spelled Yugo.
To the OP--on his first post, no less: I apologize that this turned into Ford vs. Chevy thing. People have strong feelings about their scanners. As others have said, you can find the XTs if you're patient--they're out there every once in a while.
There are scanners and receivers I do not like. I just state their features do not work for me.
Well tell us how good P25 Phase 2 DMR and NXDN sound on your 396.
Sorry we can't. P25, DMR and NXDN weren't available when the 396xt was sold. Mute point I guess.
Sorry we can't. P25, DMR and NXDN weren't available when the 396xt was sold. Mute point I guess.
BinaryMode
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Cool, I have a 396XT. I sincerely hope the supposed scarcity means my scanner goes up in value. Then I'll sell it and buy an SDS or Unication pager.
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