Originally Posted by Moderator2

For the extra $8 or so, I would go with the 125. From my long-ago experience with previous handhelds (primarily Yaesu or Icon), being able to annotate found channels is valuable. Reviews indicate the cheaper model doesn't allow this customization. If you are storing 100 channels in the 150Mhz band, you would have to have a good memory to recall that 154.95Mhz is the Acme City Police Simplex vs. the Ajax City Cops.

Originally Posted by docbert

It's right that the 75XLT is a "newer" model in that it was released about 6 months after the 125AT, but they are NOT the same model. The 75XLT is a (slightly) lower end model which is missing some features that the 125AT has.

As someone else has already suggested, the few extra dollars for the 125AT would be money well spent.

Originally Posted by z28lt1

The BC75XLT is slightly newer, but they are very similar. The 125AT adds room for more channels, and the ability to add alphanumeric tags to your channels. For the slim price difference, I would go with the BC125AT (that is what I have).

Keep in mind, that both of these are simple analog only. Not sure what you want to use it for, but many local police and fire departments are going to trunked systems that these won't pick up. You can check your area if that is of interest to you.

Also, again, depending upon usage, an upgraded antenna will get you better reception on these.

I do like mine, as it suits my purposes. Make sure it suits yours.

Originally Posted by cblaisd

I have found that virtually any police/fire/atc feed I want to listen to can be found online. I used to love a much older model Uniden scanner, but now much prefer listening on my computer or iPhone.