http://www.viewpoints.com/Uniden-BCD396T-Handheld-Scanner-reviews Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:42:41 GMT Latest reviews about Uniden BCD396T Handheld Scanner http://www.viewpoints.com/Uniden-BCD396T-Handheld-Scanner-review-bb8b2 My brother in law bought a BCD396T.  He found it dificult to program, so he asked me if I would try it.  After a little while of reading the manual, it "click" how to program this thing..As I read on in the manual arout the many features of this scanner, and playing with the scanner as I was programming it, it becane obvious the I needed to buy  one also.  This is not a scanner for someone new to the hobby (it's complex nature could frustrate a newby).  I've been scanning for about 3o years now.  I've seen and messed with many scanners in this time.  It takes a lot to impress me with features of a new scanner.  The BCD396T is very impessive.... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:42:41 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Uniden-BCD396T-Handheld-Scanner-review-bb8b2 bob60115 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Uniden-BCD396T-Handheld-Scanner-review-aa5d0 When it comes to scanners, especially digital scanning, there simply is nothing that beats the BCD396T from Uniden.  When our local police and fire went digital I was forced to replace my old Radio Shack scanner.  Since there were only 4 models available, 2 base and 2 handheld units, the choices were easier.  There was one other handheld but it had issues, the 396 replaced it.  I chose the BCD396T over the Radio Shack and haven't regretted it a bit!  Not only were they priced about the same, it comes with everything I need to program it myself.  No buying extra cables, batteries, software etc.  Not to mention the dynamic memory is far better than the old bank system!  If you're looking for a good scanner, especially if your area may go digital anytime soon you want the Uniden BCD396T.... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:19:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Uniden-BCD396T-Handheld-Scanner-review-aa5d0 trehahn 5