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I am a ham radio operator and suffered through the confusing owner's manual for my Yaesu FT60 (in fact, I needed LOTS of help to pragram it!). In getting a handheld scanner, I did NOT want to suffer again. This scanner is easy to program. The manual itself is not well organized, but once you find your area of interest,the instructions are step by step. This is a good deal!
-L. Bennett (BC72XLT Uniden Scanner user review from Amazon.com)

As they say, "a little bit of knowledge goes a long way..." If you live in or near a big city, this scanner will do absolutely no good because large metropolitan police forces use a trunk communication system due to the large number of units at work at one time. These systems aren't actually scrambled, but due to high volume of calls, it would be hard of a single scanner unit to keep track of them so while you might be able to hear one end of the converstaion, you won't necessarily be able to hear the other.

This unit is perfect for smaller cities which use frequencies betweem 153.0000 and 169.0000 for their police communications. The unit is also good for tracking airport traffic and, as you know by now, NASCAR events. The best thing to do when scanning for new frequencies is to have access to a code book for your area so you'll know what you're listening to at the time.

If you're technologically-challenged in any way, you're better off letting someone who knows what they're doing program the basic channels for you. I like the fact that's it's a lot smaller and not as heavy as its predecesors. It's a conspicuous as a mobile phone and a lot easier to carry on your belt without it getting in the way.
-Louie N. (BC72XLT Uniden Scanner user review from Amazon.com)

This is an easy way to keep track of the weather and local Fire and Police issues. I enjoy this and listening to everything from Ham radio stations to the docks loading up trains nearby. This is not for a formal user, but for fun and quick updates on why the FD just left down your street. Some reading is required so pay attention to the directions.
-E. Wiley (BC72XLT Uniden Scanner user review from Amazon.com)

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Great buy for your money.
Easy to use with easy detailed product manuel.
This product is perfect for the beginner scanner user.
-L. Mayhew (BC72XLT Uniden Scanner user review from Amazon.com)

This scanner is really nice! It is a little confusing at first. But, once you find your frequencies it is much easier to use.
-E. Grove (BC72XLT Uniden Scanner user review from Amazon.com)

I am very happy with this product. Sound quality is good, range is good, and I can access everything I want for emergency calls, weather, and even the air and ham radio channels. For the price, I think it is a very good product.
-Grammarg (BC72XLT Uniden Scanner user review from Amazon.com)

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