While searching for Uniden radio scanners online, I came across the Uniden BC370CRS 300 Channel Clock Radio Scanner and saw good reviews of the product. So I went ahead and bought it on Amazon for a bargain price that was cheap enough that I didn’t care if the device wasn’t any good at all. But I was very happy to discover that I was not wrong at all in buying this product. So here I am describing every part of this scanner to let others know what a great device it is.
Design
It is definitely a stylish and very attractive device that I would love to add to my home decor. I put this unit on the side table in my living room for all my guests to see, and everyone thinks it’s some kind of tech-hobbyist clock or radio. It could even pass as a cool calculator with the digits and all. It has a sleek dark silver design that’s easy on the eyes, with black buttons and silver dials for volume and mute. It is nice and compact with the dimensions of 20.9cm x 14.8cm x 8.1cm and weighing 1.5lbs. It’s easy enough to transfer from room to room, and the small size makes it easy to set up on any table or desk.
The buttons are simple and very easy to use. Each function has a specific function, whether it is for the radio, the alarm clock or the scanner. Having three devices for the price of one is also an amazing advantage that I got when I bought this because I thought it was a simple scanner. It is very functional and simple, I don’t think any other scanner can compete with it.
Scan and audio output
I’ve had a few Uniden radio scanners in my life, but I know the name. And I knew this had something good to offer even if I didn’t read its specs. I wasn’t wrong. This unit has 300 channels and you can store them all separately in 10 banks, giving you a maximum of 30 channels per bank. You can even select a priority channel for each bank, so you have 10 priority channels that the device scans every 2 seconds for updates. There are also five preprogrammed service channels that you can search to find certain frequencies for Police, Fire/Emergency, Amateur Radio, Air, and Marine departments.
The audio output of this model has a maximum of 0.9W. There are two antennas included in the package to produce better reception: a telescopic antenna and an AM radio loop antenna. It’s no wonder you get such clear and perfectly audible reception.
Other features
This is a multifunctional device because it has a clock and an AM/FM radio. But what is more amazing is that the clock has an alarm and the settings can be navigated and manipulated like a normal alarm clock. Time settings are automatically set based on the precise time that NIST stations broadcast, so you no longer have to set the time. Single alarm setting allows you to choose whether to set a radio station or alarm tone as your alarm sound, or just turn it off. There’s also a functional snooze button to add five more minutes to your deep sleep.
The radio also has good features. The radio broadcasts AM, FM and TV 2-13 stations. You can save up to 30 preset stations for easy tuning: 10 AM and 20 TV/FM stations. But that’s not all this unit has to offer.
The scanner has several other features found on many Uniden scanners. Blocking feature allows you to skip specific frequencies or channels for much faster scanning. You can also tune to certain channels immediately using the direct channel access feature. The two-second delay allows you to stay on a frequency as long as there are active transmissions, and only after two seconds of inactivity will it continue to scan. The LCD backlight can even be turned on or off based on your reference and the LCD contrast can also be set to the most comfortable level for optimal viewing. There is a memory backup that has all your channels saved in case of a power outage. The battery icon shows if there are no batteries installed, and if there are, it also indicates if the battery power is running low. Automatically power off once the power is too low.
conclusion
Who wouldn’t be impressed with those specs? I know the Uniden radio scanners were great, but this one is just outstanding. I love it and would never change it for any other model, that’s for sure. I’m even thinking of buying my dad one this Christmas. So if you’re also looking for some great scanners for gift items or personal use, I recommend Uniden’s BC370CRS 300 Channel Clock Radio Scanner as the perfect choice.