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Uniden BEARTRACKER 885 Hybrid Full-Featured CB Radio + Digital TrunkTracking Police/Fire/Ambulance/DOT Scanner w/ BearTracker Warning System Alerts, 40-channel CB, 4-Watts power, 7-color display.

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Color: Beartracker Scanner


Pattern: Radio


Features

  • The BearTracker 885 does what no other CB Radio can do: It can keep you up-to-date with current public safety activity in US and Canada by scanning for Police, Fire, Ambulance, and/or DOT radio traffic.
  • BearTracker Warning System, Alerts you when nearby public safety transmissions are detected. Included GPS allows you to automatically select nearby channels from its nationwide database.
  • Full-featured CB Radio with 40-channel CB operation, 4-Watt RF power, a 7-color display, a SWR meter for precision antenna tuning, RF Gain, Mic Gain, PA mode, Talkback, and NOAA Weather with Alerts.
  • The Scanner feature operates alongside the CB radio features, there is no switching back and forth between modes; just press a button and youre listening to Police, Fire department, etc. , while standard CB channels are active.
  • The ergonomic noise cancelling microphone is designed to enhance your transmissions, even in the noise environment of a tractor-trailer cab.
  • Included Components: 1 Scanner

Description

Uniden BEARTRACKER 885 Hybrid Full-Featured CB Radio + Digital TrunkTracking Police/Fire/Ambulance/DOT Scanner w/ BearTracker Warning System Alerts, 40-channel CB, 4-Watts power, 7-color display.

Specs & Other Info

Specification Details
Manufacturer Uniden
Product Appearance Beartracker Scanner hue
Channel Capacity 40
Recommended Usage Adults
Tuning Technology UHF
Power Requirement 12 Volts
Waterproof Rating Non-resistant to water
Size (Length x Width x Height) 15.1 x 8.6 x 3.6 inches
Weight 5 Pounds
Package Contents 1 Scanner
Model Number Beartracker 885
Product Status Available (Not discontinued)
Display Characteristics Wireless
Box Components 1 Scanner
Suitable for: Both Men and Women (Unisex)
Product Launch Date May 30, 2017

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The radio in question has received a mixed range of reviews from consumers. Most customers share the sentiment that this product is a solid, functioning CB radio with great reception clarity. The scanner function, however, has some serious flaws, including instances of overheating and locking onto static instead of actual transmissions. Despite the unit's imperfections, numerous buyers were satisfied with their purchase due to the product's ease of use and value.

Pros

  • 📻 Easy to install and adjust, with straightforward tuning process
  • 👍 Performance as a radio was generally satisfactory
  • 💲 Value for money, given the radio's high quality
  • 🔊 The audio is crisp, clear and adequately loud

Cons

  • 🔐 Scanner often locks onto static, instead of transmissions
  • 💻 Scanner card update is not compatible with Mac systems
  • 🌡️ Scanner is prone to overheating

Should I Buy It?

If your primary need is a great CB radio and you don't heavily rely on the scanner function, it's worth considering this product. However, if you require a highly efficient, reliable scanner, you may want to investigate further or consider dedicated scanner options. Overall, the product seems to give value for money as a radio, but its scanner function could be improved.


  • CB/scanner combo. Simple and it works!
I am both a scanner enthusiast and CB user. I do a lot of long-distance driving for pleasure. This unit is perfect for those drives! Turn it in and go. Simple. It works flawlessly. It’s very basic which is what I want for in car use. You can choose from any of the four services to monitor, police, fire, ambulance and DOT. One of transmissions heard one of those forwards will show on the screen. No talkgroup or frequency info. I’m fine with that. If I wanted more detail I could hook up my BCD436HP but with all the distracted driving laws the 885 makes more sense and does the job well. From what I understand it was only supposed to monitor dispatch frequencies/talkgroups but I have also been hearing TAC and TALK as well. It seems to handle encryption pretty well. If it stops unencrypted frequency most of the time it will release within two seconds. Occasionally it will stay on for the entire transmission but that is only happened a couple times. Most of the time it’s 2 seconds or less and it moves on. The audio is crisp and clear and on digital it’s exceptionally great. It’s loud enough that even with road noise you’ll be able to hear it. The GPS unit locks on pretty quickly. The CB side of this combo works great! Good RX and TX. I have no problem following the chatter on the interstate and no problem being heard. The BTW works pretty good too. It can be pretty active in an urban environment but it works. If you want a simple unit for your vehicle that picks up all the action without having to program or edit anything this will fit the bill. IF you want to be able to tweak what you hear (other than being able to select between one or all of police, fire, EMS and DOT) then this is NOT the unit for you. For me, I like the fact that I have been able to keep my 436 with me and not have to keep installing/uninstalling it in the car. Overall I’m very happy with my purchase and can’t wait to take it on a 3000 mike road trip Friday! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018 by Michael Cira Michael Cira

  • WORKS WELL WITH GPS AND ZIP CODE, as you drive between states will update automatically, very nice.
Color: Beartracker Scanner Pattern: Radio
has CB, SCANNER AND RADAR ALERT, very nice unit for mobile use.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024 by Redman

  • Good compromise between scanner and CB.
Color: Beartracker Scanner Pattern: Radio
You can load your scanner frequencies via SD card from your computer and upload them to the unit with the card. Uniden says the frequency list is updated every week. You can also use the GPS adapter to pick up frequencies on the move. It picks up digital and analog transmissions. It just does not show the frequency on the display. The CB works well. It is a bit pricey and improvements should have been made over years, but it is a compromise unit. I would recommend it to those who have limited space. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024 by Betty

  • Works very well in both modes
Color: Beartracker Scanner Pattern: Radio
After I installed the radio, I tested it in a very dual area. I was able to receive scanner traffic without any problems. The CB works very well when I used it on a road trip. I have read in other reviews about the sound quality, on that issue be sure the radio’s speaker is not covered. I had this problem, my solution was to install a remote speaker that cleared the problem completely. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024 by Luvinhistory

  • A nearly perfect compromise between a scanner and a CB. I reccomend!
This device is not the perfect scanner, as other reviewers have noted compared to some of the other flagship Uniden scanners this device is limited. This device is the perfect answer to my problem: How to nicely mount and use a scanner, a CB, and a 2m/70cm radio in my Ram 2500. I could get any two mounted, but not three without opening up the dash and mounting equipment on top under the front window. I did not want to do that! In use, the scanner actually quite nice for use while driving; you don't really have time or need to know the precise agency and type of channel. It just works, and just work well. The CB is a full featured CB, lacking only a CB channel scan function to be just about perfect (oh, wait, I wish it had SSB too!) So: If you want the perfect scanner, buy a Uniden BCD536HP (that's the scanner I replaced in my truck) - full featured, full details about what you are listening to, and other features to discover and monitor new channels. If you want a perfect CB, buy a Uniden Bearcat 980 SSB CB (the CB I replaced), with weather, scan, and SSB for a little more range. But - if you want one darn box to mount and both a scanner and a CB in your vehicle, and you are willing to trade some scanner complexity/functionality and some CB functionality for a relatively bulletproof, easy to use bit of kit... get this! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017 by Hugh N North

  • Dead on Arrival
Color: Beartracker Scanner Pattern: Radio
I pulled my old radio out, it was still working but the speaker was gone, plugged this one in I could not calibrate the aerial SWR was 7, I brought a new uniden aerial and plugged that in, the same reading, it turned on but no reception. I bought a cheap Chinese CB plugged that in and it works perfectly. I expect I wasted my money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024 by try hard tennis player

  • I own a crane service and I enjoy moving from county to county and seamlessly staying linked ...
I own a crane service and I enjoy moving from county to county and seamlessly staying linked in to each area I am in. Sometimes I'll be in the operator's cab for hours on end (often waiting for product or parts in the middle of the job) I can talk to the TT Unit driver as he's backing up his load without losing my heat or A/C and I can hear what's happening near the town I'm working in that day. Yes, It would be nice to have at least the frequency displayed, but I'll bet that will be on a future upgrade... I also like that in my Jeep Grand Cherokee I was able to remove two bulky items and replace it with just this one unit. There is no ideal place in a GC so I built a tower platform for the previous three. So now I have just this one and my UHF transceiver control head sit's on top. I have now regained view of some of my dash! If Ford made an Explorer Diesel for the States here, I'd have plenty of room on the console, but I'm very happy with this hybrid. Uniden isn't promising us anything that it's not. I haven't experienced the issues in New England that the fellow above did. I think it's pricey, but also think it's a good value. You can't get one anywhere else yet, so this is the opportunity cost in buying the initially released units... I'm very happy to support the product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017 by Amazon Customer

  • Good product
Color: Beartracker Scanner Pattern: Radio
Can is not as good as I thought not a lot of cab users
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024 by Terry leighty

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