Do I need to program the scanner myself?

No. The included GPS uses the built-in nationwide database to select nearby channels automatically. You can still scan manually if you want.

Does it work outside the US?

The scanner database covers the US and Canada. CB channels work wherever CB is legal, but the automatic scanning is built for North America.

What is the BearTracker Warning System?

It alerts you when it detects nearby public safety transmissions, so you know when you are entering an area with active radio traffic.

Can I use it in a car with a 12V socket?

Yes. It runs from the included DC power cord, and a mounting bracket and hardware come in the box.

Is it worth it over a plain CB radio?

If you want road awareness without programming a scanner, the combined unit saves space and effort. If you only talk on CB, a basic radio does the job for far less.

Where can I buy the Uniden BearTracker 885 Hybrid CB Radio/Digital Scanner?

3 stores we checked sell it, including TWIST, The Twister Group, Newegg.

Uniden BearTracker 885 Hybrid CB Radio/Digital Scanner

Q: Where is the Uniden BearTracker 885 Hybrid CB Radio/Digital Scanner cheapest?

At The Twister Group, for $356.12, as of our latest check.

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$356.12at The Twister GroupChecked Nov 10

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What reviewers say

Owners generally like having CB and scanning in one box and praise the automatic GPS channel switching. Complaints center on the constant BearTracker alerts, the size of the unit and the effort of updating the database.

What people mention

ScanningPraisedOwners like that the GPS switches scanner channels as they drive, with no manual programming.
AlertsCriticisedThe BearTracker warning beeps often in populated areas, and some drivers turn them off.
SizeCriticisedThe unit is large and needs a sturdy mount and room on the dash.
CB performancePraisedUsers report solid CB range and clear audio on the 40 channels.
Database updatesMixedThe nationwide database is handy, but keeping it current takes effort.

About the Uniden BearTracker 885 Hybrid CB Radio/Digital Scanner

The Uniden BearTracker 885 Hybrid combines a 40-channel CB radio and a digital scanner in one unit. The CB side is for communicating with others nearby. The scanner side monitors public safety channels.

The included GPS automatically selects nearby scanner channels from a nationwide database. The database covers known police, fire, ambulance and DOT channels in the USA and Canada. The BearTracker Warning System alerts the user when nearby public safety transmissions are detected.

The display is a 7-color backlit LCD, so its color can be matched to the vehicle's dashboard. A mounting bracket and hardware are included.

Type

Hybrid CB radio and digital scanner

CB channels

Location

Included GPS selects nearby scanner channels

Database

Nationwide; police, fire, ambulance and DOT channels in the USA and Canada

Alerts

BearTracker Warning System

Display

7-color backlit LCD