BCD996T $519 shipped

[jpm]

Usa Scan is advertising the BCD996T for $519.00 includes h$30.00 handling and shipping. Due out June 2006.
http://www.usascan.com

 

[safetyobc]

That looks like a great deal! Too bad I won't be getting one. I have no use for it. I like the features it offers but I bit on the BCD396T and it fits my needs. But to everyong who is out for this, that is a good price!

 

[ov1]

The shipping to Canada for the 396 is $90.00US, alittle high..... Can't image what the shipping would be for the 996???
I won't be buying from them!!!

 

[2112]

I'll be waiting to buy one... this'll let all the bugs get worked out first.

 

[STiMULi]

I'll take mine buggy

I am looking forward to the GPS functions because of my traveling (Gumball Rally Style) all over.

 

[rdale]

"I'll be waiting to buy one... this'll let all the bugs get worked out first."

Unlike GRE models, if bugs are found in the Uniden line you just have to download a patch. Not really that big of a deal if you have access to a computer.

 

[RolnCode3]

Hmm. BC796D or BCD996T. Same price. Which would I pick???

 

[safetyobc]

"I'll be waiting to buy one... this'll let all the bugs get worked out first."

Unlike GRE models, if bugs are found in the Uniden line you just have to download a patch. Not really that big of a deal if you have access to a computer.

It sure was hard to download the silk screen fix. lol

It was repaired but several of us did have to send it in. But Uniden is great at issuing fixes reasonably quickly for any "bugs" that do show up.

matt

 

[mikewazowski]

The shipping to Canada for the 396 is $90.00US, alittle high..... Can't image what the shipping would be for the 996???
I won't be buying from them!!!

You don't need to worry about shipping to Canada.

Bottom line is USAScan believes you need some non-existant digital licence before you can purchase one from them if you reside in Canada.

Industry Canada has never issued such licences. The documents on the website are Internal Policy Documents and have never made it into the Radio Act.

Save your shipping money and buy from somebody with a clue. ScannerMaster and Grove Enterprises are two reputable dealers I've bought from without such digital licence hassles.

 

[wjf]

My mistake - pricing was for the BC898T. Sorry for the false alarm!

Hmm. BC796D or BCD996T. Same price. Which would I pick???

Double check the price on Bearcat BC796DGV...

"Manufacturers List Price $499.95
CEI Distributor Price $319.95
Online Instant Rebatee- Bearcat Bucks - $130.00
price includes $30.00 UPS Ground shipping/handling/insurance per scanner to a street address in the continental USA excluding Alaska. $30.00
Your price after online instant rebate $219.95
You Save $295.00 (58%)

$219.95 Price includes $30.00 UPS Ground shipping/handling/insurance per scanner to a street
address in the continental USA excluding Alaska."

http://www.usascan.com/files/bc898T.html

 

[RolnCode3]

I did double check the prices. It's right there on the scanner page for USA Scan.

http://www.usascan.com/files/scanners.html

Not saying it won't be possible to get one cheaper, or later the price might but change...but if you ordered today, from there, prices are the same.

 

[jimyleg]

No bugs for me! I'll wait to see if the price is right.

 

[DaveIN]

Usa Scan is advertising the BCD996T for $519.00 includes h$30.00 handling and shipping. Due out June 2006.
http://www.usascan.com

Gives you hope for a lower priced BCT-15.

 

[Andruw]

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanners/0996.html

^There is a picture of it.

 

[Go-24]

Are you certain thats the final version? According to the wiki (http://www.radioreference.com/wiki/index.php/BCD996T) thats the preliminary photo.

 

[Andruw]

I don't know, I just found a picture and posted it.

 

[safetyobc]

The Pic on the Uniden website is silver, not black.

 

[cschmit]

I'll be getting a 996T but not for a year. I just got my 396T and the wife would shoot me for getting another expensive scanner so quickly!! LOL

 

[safetyobc]

I'll be getting a 996T but not for a year. I just got my 396T and the wife would shoot me for getting another expensive scanner so quickly!! LOL

Same here, lol. I bought the 396T about a year ago, but I also bought a Pro-97 and Pro-2055 in the last couple of months. I bought a Yaesu VR-120 used that my wife is yet to find out about, lol. I am set as far as scanners as of now.....I may sell and upgrade to the digital later, but for now I am happy with what I have. I would like to have the 996T but I just can't justify it at the moment. I take my BCD396T everywhere and the mobile unit just wouldn't serve me at this point. I may wait and get the BCT15 for my pickup or the home, maybe.

But to stay on topic, I have to say I am suprised to see the BCD996T at $519. I thought for sure it would push $550 +. I am glad it is staying around $500. I hope that the BCT15 stays around $210 like the BC246T. But I figure it will be priced similar to the BR330T around $260.

 

[Go-24]

The Pic on the Uniden website is silver, not black.

Yes, I think thats going to be the final appearance ...

I personally like the aesthetics of the preliminary (black casing) better than the silver. I reckon I could paint it black; LOL!

I agree ~$500 for the BCD996T seems like an outstanding deal!