Many thanks for your videos this helped me out a lot,your videos are really clear and your tutorials are spot on,thanks for covering this scanner im all clued up for the new uniden BCD536 HP that's not out yet over here thanks to your vids,just need the scanner lol,thanks again.
The Close Call function has two modes for displaying the received frequency. In the first mode, you need to have time to press any button very quickly, to see the transmitter frequency. The second mode makes a temporary write to the databank memory register called CLOSE CALL HITS. The most difficult thing is to find and see what is written in this bank. Before each start of the CLOSE CALL function, it is necessary to enter the Close Call menu, find the Scan Hits function, go into it, and select SCAN HITS ON and press the PgmE button. After you start the Close Call only mode, and after, when you receive the carrier frequency, you can view it later, while the Close Call function is running, press the SCAN button, then immediately the HOLD button, you turn the knob at the top of the scanner counterclockwise and find the treasured data bank called CLOSE CALL HITS, and there are all your received frequencies. Функция Close Call имеет два режима отображения принятой частоты. В первом режиме нужно успеть очень быстро нажать на любую кнопку, чтобы увидеть частоту передатчика. Второй режим производит временную запись в реестр памяти банка данных под названием CLOSE CALL HITS. Самое сложное-это найти и посмотреть что записано в этом банке. Пред каждым началом запуска функции CLOSE CALL, нужно обязательно зайти в меню Close Call, найти функцию Scan Hits, зайти в неё, и выбрать SCAN HITS ON и нажать кнопку PgmE. После вы запускаете режим Close Call only, и после, когда вы примите несущую частоту, вы сможете позже её просмотреть, во время работы функции Close Call, нажимаете кнопку SCAN, затем сразу кнопку HOLD, ручкой-крутилкой наверху сканера вы крутите против часовой стрелки и находите заветный банк данных под названием CLOSE CALL HITS, а там все ваши принятые частоты.
I've had close call searching for an hour and it didn't pick up a thing. Yet when I scan normally I can pick up a dozen frequencies. Is this normal? Do you know what I've done wrong?
I am into VHF Airband (118~137mhz), I am thinking of buying this Uniden 125xlt reciever and I am also interested in the Icom IC-R30, wonder which performs best on VHF Airband.
I really need some help with this! I'm about ready to throw this scanner out of the window and myself with it! I bought a BC92XLT back in 2006, and it has finally died. I bought this model to replace it, but it has too many options and settings for my needs! I just need it to listen to my local police department, not the entire military operations, or whatever! What is the setting for just the regular police talk around? With my old model, it just had it already, I didn't need to make all of these adjustments. I don't know if they have hi, lo, UHF, or whatever all of this other stuff is, or time delays and all of that. I didn't know I needed a communications major just to listen to the scanner! Please help me! I'm begging you!
Any agency that has gone full digital trunked systems, you will not be able to tune in. You have to invest in an expensive, digital trunking scanner or radio system to be able to receive digital trunked systems with encryption. These scanners are all analog systems, unless it says analog and digital.
I have an Optoelectronics Digital Scout, it captures "close calls " faster and it save the Frequency and Tones for later retrieval, I can also connect the Digital Scout to my ICOM IC-R20 and that radio can Automatically Program Bank(s) with the frequencys in the Scout as well as Fully Demodulate the Audio for monitoring, this happens Instantly and Automatically.
@@k4dps thank you I just ordered 1 from scanner masters.com Get it tomorrow UPS March 4 Every Wednesday night scanner guys do a live show on RUclips check them out 8:00 p.m. Eastern standard time in the usa i am from harrison ny KC2QYW That's my call sign I also do amateur radio Have a lot of hobbies cb radio slot cars bmx bike r/c gas cars Studio with my techniques turn tables ok thank you and be safe
FlyingPilot2012 - NO, Uniden and Whistler scanners are NOT continuous coverage receivers, Radios like the ICOM and AOR receivers can tune just about Everything including CB, FM-AM broadcast radio and SSB.
This is kc2qyw Thank you Douglas I looked up your call sign so that's nice you also do amateur radio 2 and your from Georgia yes I am from Harrison New York Thank you for your help
@@k4dps OK I must look at the wrong call sign so I looked it up again nice profile nice pictures i have the yaesu FTDX 3000 D and the rci 69 cb radio dx2547 and 2900 2 metter
Close call is an option on just about every available Uniden radio. It's a way to find frequencies that are close to you with a very strong signal. Close call does not work over long distances or with weak signals.
@@k4dps Thanks for the response. I'm brand new to scanners and the term "Close Call" meant a half dozen different definitions to me. None made any sense. Even the scanners I've been researching make reference to "Close Call" but all assume I know the definition. I'm considering a UNIDEN BC125AT with a Diamond RH77CA external antenna. May I ask your thoughts on this scanner and do you have alternative considerations to share for a new user? Many thanks. SKYKOP
@@SKYKOP1972 Where are you located? The BC125AT with the Diamond RH77CA is a great choice for monitoring analog only, but many systems now are using digital and the 125AT will not receive them.
just to let everybody know do not use the USB Jack on the scanner because there is a few DB loss because I've noticed when I plug in my scanner because I have a 125 and when I do that it starts to hiss when there's a transmission being received but then when I unplug the radio it goes away and receives normally without any issues so if you get this radio do not do anything but charge it and then when it's done being charged unplug it and run it off of battery I would suggest getting higher capacity batteries made by nuon they do work very good because they charge up perfectly and will last up to 12 hours on a full charge giving maximum output and I haven't seen anything bad about those batteries at all that I can think of so yeah I do externally charge the batteries of course and when I don't have my charger nearby I'll charge them in the scanner and if you really want a great antenna that really complements this radio get a mini mag antenna made by opek it's $29 with free shipping I strongly recommend this when buying the BC 125 scanner‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
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Very helpful. Currently on an Amtrak train and the scanning feature makes it easy when you don't know what frequencies the crew is using. Thanks!
Thank you. I wondered how the Uniden 'Close Call' feature worked. :)
Many thanks for your videos this helped me out a lot,your videos are really clear and your tutorials are spot on,thanks for covering this scanner im all clued up for the new uniden BCD536 HP that's not out yet over here thanks to your vids,just need the scanner lol,thanks again.
I'm new to the scanner world but you make this So easy! Seriously thank you!
Awesome video. Saw Gulfbreeze pop up on the scanner,my Father in law used to live there,great town. He lived on Soundside Dr.
Can you do a video about the squelch, like what it is, how to adjust it, and what to set it at?
The Close Call function has two modes for displaying the received frequency. In the first mode, you need to have time to press any button very quickly,
to see the transmitter frequency. The second mode makes a temporary write to the databank memory register called CLOSE CALL HITS.
The most difficult thing is to find and see what is written in this bank. Before each start of the CLOSE CALL function, it is necessary to enter the Close Call menu,
find the Scan Hits function, go into it, and select SCAN HITS ON and press the PgmE button. After you start the Close Call only mode, and after,
when you receive the carrier frequency, you can view it later, while the Close Call function is running, press the SCAN button,
then immediately the HOLD button, you turn the knob at the top of the scanner counterclockwise and find the treasured data bank called CLOSE CALL HITS,
and there are all your received frequencies.
Функция Close Call имеет два режима отображения принятой частоты. В первом режиме нужно успеть очень быстро нажать на любую кнопку,
чтобы увидеть частоту передатчика. Второй режим производит временную запись в реестр памяти банка данных под названием CLOSE CALL HITS.
Самое сложное-это найти и посмотреть что записано в этом банке. Пред каждым началом запуска функции CLOSE CALL, нужно обязательно зайти в меню Close Call,
найти функцию Scan Hits, зайти в неё, и выбрать SCAN HITS ON и нажать кнопку PgmE. После вы запускаете режим Close Call only, и после,
когда вы примите несущую частоту, вы сможете позже её просмотреть, во время работы функции Close Call, нажимаете кнопку SCAN,
затем сразу кнопку HOLD, ручкой-крутилкой наверху сканера вы крутите против часовой стрелки и находите заветный банк данных под названием CLOSE CALL HITS,
а там все ваши принятые частоты.
merci pour ce tuto votre vidéo m'a beaucoup servi
I've had close call searching for an hour and it didn't pick up a thing. Yet when I scan normally I can pick up a dozen frequencies. Is this normal? Do you know what I've done wrong?
Thank You So Much For this Video!
You do a great job very helpfull.
Helped me very much, Thank You. The only problem i have with mine is the key pad is worn out and hard to see anything. Trying to find a new one.
Quiero saber si se puede escanear por frecuencia corrida .O sólo escanea las frecuencias memorizadas en los bancos .
Thank you for your knowledge
It has helped me a lot can you do more on the bc 125 at
Great job ! thanks. ;)
how do you deleete selected banks?? just want bank one also how do you fix for 400 mhz ? scan or atc...
Can you listen to police n fire rescue in Canada ?
a very nice scanner . just purchased my own unit.
I am into VHF Airband (118~137mhz), I am thinking of buying this Uniden 125xlt reciever and I am also interested in the Icom IC-R30, wonder which performs best on VHF Airband.
I have never used the IC-R30, but the 125xlt does well on the air bands.
Is this like a new addition to unidens lower end handhelds?
***** It has been out for a few years now. It is a good analog scanner with a great receiver.
I live in Las Vegas …I wonder if this scanner would let me listen to radio frequencies use on radios at some of these casinos
You are better than the paper instruction book. Thanks. Got more for this scanner?
Thanks for the good words Chris. What else would you like to see?
K4DPS more about the bearcat BC125AT I'll check out your videos. Thanks. Also interested in Aircraft and Railroad bands.
What is the range of close calls? How close do the transmission have to be in order for the scanner to receive the signal?
Depending on how strong the signal is, about 500 feet.
I really need some help with this! I'm about ready to throw this scanner out of the window and myself with it! I bought a BC92XLT back in 2006, and it has finally died. I bought this model to replace it, but it has too many options and settings for my needs! I just need it to listen to my local police department, not the entire military operations, or whatever! What is the setting for just the regular police talk around? With my old model, it just had it already, I didn't need to make all of these adjustments. I don't know if they have hi, lo, UHF, or whatever all of this other stuff is, or time delays and all of that. I didn't know I needed a communications major just to listen to the scanner! Please help me! I'm begging you!
Let RUclips be your guide
Nice video. Thanks. What the range of Close Call? MikeinMinnesota N0WDM
Thanks bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Thank you sir!
Can that scanner pick up digital signals because the rescue in Rhode Island went digital and I'm not I'm not able to get them
Any agency that has gone full digital trunked systems, you will not be able to tune in. You have to invest in an expensive, digital trunking scanner or radio system to be able
to receive digital trunked systems with encryption. These scanners are all analog systems, unless it says analog and digital.
thank you
Excellent
Thanks for Your Tips I gree on Mr. Rasmussen.
is it just me or im still confused by how you turn CC off and on
hey buddy. tks for the video.:) can you tell us if its works with airband? regards
Yes Ricardo it works well on the air band.
I have an Optoelectronics Digital Scout, it captures "close calls " faster and it save the Frequency and Tones for later retrieval, I can also connect the Digital Scout to my ICOM IC-R20 and that radio can Automatically Program Bank(s) with the frequencys in the Scout as well as Fully Demodulate the Audio for monitoring, this happens Instantly and Automatically.
Does anyone know where you can get this radio the cheapest (any good sites that you may use )
you are better off getting a ICOM R-6 or a AOR mini they can receive MORE and cost about the same. compare them on Universal Radio com.
i got one wer u live at
Where do I go to find chanels for police or emergency chanels
Radioreference.com
Just bought this scanner, I cant get the scan to work, It says all channels locked out...
You have to have at least one frequency programmed into it to scan.
With the portable scanner can you plug it into a wall outlet When you are home with it
Yes
@@k4dps thank you I just ordered 1 from scanner masters.com Get it tomorrow UPS March 4 Every Wednesday night scanner guys do a live show on RUclips check them out 8:00 p.m. Eastern standard time in the usa i am from harrison ny KC2QYW That's my call sign I also do amateur radio Have a lot of hobbies cb radio slot cars bmx bike r/c gas cars Studio with my techniques turn tables ok thank you and be safe
Thank you
Can this pick up FM stations (like a car radio)? I have read many, many reviews and about 50% say yes and 50% say no
No. It can't.
FlyingPilot2012 - NO, Uniden and Whistler scanners are NOT continuous coverage receivers, Radios like the ICOM and AOR receivers can tune just about Everything including CB, FM-AM broadcast radio and SSB.
This is kc2qyw Thank you Douglas I looked up your call sign so that's nice you also do amateur radio 2 and your from Georgia yes I am from Harrison New York Thank you for your help
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I was first licensed in 1992. K4DPS now, but not from Georgia, I’m a Missouri guy.
@@k4dps OK I must look at the wrong call sign so I looked it up again nice profile nice pictures i have the yaesu FTDX 3000 D and the rci 69 cb radio dx2547 and 2900 2 metter
Thanks
will
Uniden Bearcat BC125AT pick up phone calls?
No
How long do these scanners last?
Jose Robles a long time I've had mine for a year now
@@KillTonyClipz still going?
@@_Area-51 still going strong
I wish you had shown how to save the hits.
What does "Close Call" mean?
Close call is an option on just about every available Uniden radio. It's a way to find frequencies that are close to you with a very strong signal. Close call does not work over long distances or with weak signals.
@@k4dps Thanks for the response. I'm brand new to scanners and the term "Close Call" meant a half dozen different definitions to me. None made any sense. Even the scanners I've been researching make reference to "Close Call" but all assume I know the definition. I'm considering a UNIDEN BC125AT with a Diamond RH77CA external antenna. May I ask your thoughts on this scanner and do you have alternative considerations to share for a new user? Many thanks. SKYKOP
@@SKYKOP1972 Where are you located? The BC125AT with the Diamond RH77CA is a great choice for monitoring analog only, but many systems now are using digital and the 125AT will not receive them.
@@k4dps Hmmmm. I hadn't thought about analog vs digital. I live in Indianapolis. Guess I need to be looking at a different scanner.
@@SKYKOP1972 Yes, you will need a digital scanner to receive your public safety agencies.
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Why do you have 2
So I can monitor more stations at one time
UNIDEN UBC92XLT
OK so what is Close Call? Assume some of your viewers are not HAM Radio folks.
You go too fast.😢
just to let everybody know do not use the USB Jack on the scanner because there is a few DB loss because I've noticed when I plug in my scanner because I have a 125 and when I do that it starts to hiss when there's a transmission being received but then when I unplug the radio it goes away and receives normally without any issues so if you get this radio do not do anything but charge it and then when it's done being charged unplug it and run it off of battery I would suggest getting higher capacity batteries made by nuon they do work very good because they charge up perfectly and will last up to 12 hours on a full charge giving maximum output and I haven't seen anything bad about those batteries at all that I can think of so yeah I do externally charge the batteries of course and when I don't have my charger nearby I'll charge them in the scanner and if you really want a great antenna that really complements this radio get a mini mag antenna made by opek it's $29 with free shipping I strongly recommend this when buying the BC 125 scanner‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
This is the BEST instruction on how to program a BC125AT. THE BEST. Uniden should send EVERYONE to this link. 3/5/23 and still the most helpful.