Uniden UBC125XLTC Handheld Radio Scanner 500 Channels, USB-C, Close Call & Aircraft

The Uniden UBC 125 XLTC is a compact, feature-rich handheld radio scanner that packs 500 channels, 90 step/sec scan speed, Close Call® RF Capture, and USB-C charging into a lightweight 175g body. Covering six key frequency bands from 25 MHz to 960 MHz — including air traffic control (108–138 MHz), VHF/UHF land mobile, CB radio, and public services — it's the ideal portable scanner for aviation enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone wanting to monitor radio activity on the go. Includes 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries, charged via USB-C.

Key Features

• 500 memory channels across 10 banks
• Close Call® RF Capture — instantly tunes to nearby transmitters
• Scan speed: 90 steps/second
• Air traffic control band coverage (108–138 MHz)
• CB radio band (25–30 MHz)
• VHF & UHF land mobile radio coverage
• UHF public services band (806–960 MHz)
• USB-C for charging and data
• 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries included
• Receiver sensitivity: 0.3 μV
• IF rejection: 80 dB
• Lightweight & portable: 175g | 67 x 33 x 115 mm

Frequency Coverage

• 25–30 MHz — CB radio band
• 30–88 MHz — Low VHF Land Mobile Radio
• 108–138 MHz — Air traffic control
• 138–174 MHz — VHF Land Mobile Radio
• 225–512 MHz — UHF Land Mobile Radio
• 806–960 MHz — UHF Public Services

Technical Specifications

• Channels: 500 | Banks: 10
• Scan speed: 90 steps/second
• Receiver sensitivity: 0.3 μV
• IF rejection: 80 dB
• Antenna: 50Ω
• Audio output: 360mW @ 24Ω
• Power: 2 x AA / NiMH batteries (3V DC) | USB-C charging
• Includes: 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries
• Dimensions: 67 x 33 x 115 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: 175g
• Country of origin: Vietnam

FAQ

Can this scanner receive Airband?

Yes. The UBC125XLT supports civil airband reception within its specified frequency coverage.

Can it receive police communications?

Reception depends on the systems used in your area. Many UK public safety organisations now use encrypted digital networks that this analogue scanner cannot receive.

Does it receive amateur radio?

Yes, you can monitor analogue amateur radio activity within the scanner's supported frequency ranges.

Can I program it from a computer?

Yes. The scanner supports PC programming using compatible software and programming cables.

Is it legal to own?

Yes. Ownership of a scanner receiver is legal in the UK, but users must comply with applicable laws regarding the monitoring, use and disclosure of received communications.