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Uniden SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction

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Media Type MicroSD Card
Scanner Type Digital Handheld Scanner
Brand Uniden
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Product Dimensions 1.5"D x 5.5"W x 7.5"H
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Item Weight 1.5 Pounds
Color Depth 24
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  • Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 True I/Q Scanner and digital TrunkTracker communications receiver. Programming it can be as simple as entering your zip code. It’s True I/Q receiver provides for improved digital performance in challenging RF environments. Its customizable color display allows access to the information you want to see. The SDS100’s digital performance is better than any other scanner in both simulcast and weak-signal environments.
  • HomePatrol Database – Includes all known radio systems in the US and Canada. The database is updatable with the Sentinel software and Uniden updates the main database weekly.
  • Customizable Color Display – You can set the display color for each field in the display. Additionally, for many fields you can select the information provided.
  • True I/Q Receiver – Designed to improve digital performance in even the most challenging RF environments. An I/Q receiver captures the complete signal waveform in 3 dimensions, allowing for improved digital error correction and signal recovery.
  • Location-Based Scanning – Allows you to set your location by zip/postal code or GPS coordinates for instant reception. The Auto-locate feature will determine your general location if you don’t know where you are.
  • GPS Compatible – Connect to a GPS receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when you travel. The scanner will automatically select what to scan based on your current location as provided by an external GPS unit.
  • Built-in Battery Charger – Allows you to charge the rechargeable batteries in the scanner from any USB port.
  • Water Resistant (JIS4/IPX4) – Resistant to dust and damage caused by splashing water from any direction (when all jack covers are in place).

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Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 true I/Q scanner, the first scanner to incorporate software defined radio technology to provide incredible digital performance in even the most challenging RF environments. The sds100’s digital performance is better than any other scanner in both simulcast and weak-signal environments. The SDS100 is also the first scanner that allows you to decide what to display, where, and in what color. Custom fields put the information important to you right where you need it. And, one more first, the SDS100 meets JIS4 (IPX4) standards for water resistance. USB Connectivity and Charging


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HomePatrol Database

Includes all known radio systems in the US and Canada. The database is updatable with the Sentinel software and Uniden updates the main database weekly.

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Water Resistant (JIS4/IPX4)

Resistant to dust and damage caused by splashing water from any direction (when all jack covers are in place).

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Customizable Color Display

You can set the display color for each field in the display. Additionally, for many fields you can select the information provided.

Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 True I/Q Scanner and digital TrunkTracker communications receiver. Receiver incorporates the HomePatrol database of all known radio systems in the USA and Canada. Programming it can be as simple as entering your zip code. It’s True I/Q receiver provides for improved digital performance in challenging RF environments. Built to JIS4 f(IPX4) standards, it is rugged and weather resistant. Its customizable color display allows access to the information you want to see. The SDS100’s digital performance is better than any other scanner in both simulcast and weak-signal environments.

The SDS100 is also the first scanner that allows you to decide what to display, where, and in what color. Custom fields put the information important to you right where you need it.

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    Customers find the scanner works well and has a good sound quality. They appreciate the radio quality and build quality. However, some customers have differing opinions on ease of use, value for money, battery life, and reception.

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    142 customers mention "Scanner quality"132 positive10 negative

    Customers like the scanner quality. They say it works well, is feature-rich, and is the best handheld scanner on the market. It handles most radio systems and works well in congested areas. The SDS100 has better simultaneous scanning than the cheaper BCD436HP model.

    "...I ended up finding a super easy solution that worked easily and perfectly on my Mac, which I’ll paste below if it would be helpful to someone else...." Read more

    "...This is the premium scanner that will handle the most radio systems that operate today. Analog, digital, trunked, it does them all...." Read more

    "...I would buy again as this is apparently the best handheld scanner there is....maybe AOR but display data ?..." Read more

    "...All in all it does an amazing job at scanning...." Read more

    48 customers mention "Sound quality"38 positive10 negative

    Customers appreciate the scanner's sound quality. They find it loud and adequate for its size, with no missing traffic or distortion.

    "...The scanner overall is wonderful and amazing. The speaker is loud and clear, the reception is really great, and I pick up neighboring counties that..." Read more

    "...It's is waterproof and much sturdier than the previous model. Sound quality is great and loud enough in very noisy environments." Read more

    "...I can pick up everything I hoped to pick up with very good audio and I’m very happy I purchased it and can now be informed without relying on online..." Read more

    "...The speaker is clear and it’s very functional all around for what we wanted...." Read more

    29 customers mention "Radio quality"29 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the scanner's performance. They find it a great addition to their radio collection and consider it a professional device suitable for simulcast systems.

    "...The scanner overall is wonderful and amazing...." Read more

    "...Conclusion: Great product, if you live an an area where is works. Do your research. It's like buying a cheeseburger that you can't eat." Read more

    "overall its a great radio however the battery life dont last at all.. the charging port is very flimsy.." Read more

    "...with my purchase and from what I researched this is the best in it's class. I hope it will serve my purposes for years to come." Read more

    26 customers mention "Build quality"20 positive6 negative

    Customers appreciate the scanner's build quality. They find it well-built and not flimsy or cheap. The Japanese designs are dependable.

    "...The build is very sturdy and I'm sure I will replace this radio when technology changes not because the radio itself stopped working perfectly..." Read more

    "...That said it doesn’t feel flimsy or cheap or like a toy and it does look like a professional product...." Read more

    "Product arrived on time and in excellent condition. I added the SDS100 to compliment my SDS200. These are excellent scanners...." Read more

    "...The build quality of the SDS100 is cheap. The plastic feels fragile and is...." Read more

    107 customers mention "Ease of use"63 positive44 negative

    Customers have different views on the scanner's ease of use. Some find it easy to program and navigate, with a detailed user guide and great tutorials on YouTube. Others mention that it can be difficult for novices to program, with issues like trunking modes not being documented in the manual, and radio setup being too complicated.

    "...is pretty much already databased in the scanner, and it’s easy to get it set up the way you want it...." Read more

    "...unlock keys for different trunking modes and implementing them is not documented in the user manual...." Read more

    "...of the unit which is a little dopey looking but overall not an issue with usability...." Read more

    "...The menu on the system is very very good and easy to navigate. The display also looks very good...." Read more

    62 customers mention "Value for money"26 positive36 negative

    Customers have mixed views on the scanner's value for money. Some find it worth the cost, while others consider it overpriced. The scanner is waterproof and sturdier than the previous model, with an acceptable sound quality. However, some customers mention that the battery pack is expensive and not worth purchasing a backup.

    "...All in all it does an amazing job at scanning. I do think it’s fairly overpriced for some of the antiquated things (battery, charging), lack of..." Read more

    "This is an AWESOME scanner and a worthy upgrade. Is it perfect? Nope...." Read more

    "...will struggle to make this work and never admit it is an inferior, overpriced toy...." Read more

    "...It's is waterproof and much sturdier than the previous model. Sound quality is great and loud enough in very noisy environments." Read more

    53 customers mention "Battery life"20 positive33 negative

    Customers have different views on the battery life of the scanner. Some find it decent, saying it takes about 8-10 hours to charge completely. The bulky battery is not a big deal, and you can charge it while using the scanner. Others feel it could be better, with reduced battery operation between charge cycles and only lasting for 15-30 minutes after charging. The battery charges at 0.7A, using voltage to determine its capacity.

    "...This guy can use up some battery especially with higher volume settings. In all fairness though, it is basically a small computer running a program...." Read more

    "...That said the battery lasts decently long. I scan all day and usually leave it plugged in all night...." Read more

    "overall its a great radio however the battery life dont last at all.. the charging port is very flimsy.." Read more

    "...I’d recommend buying this scanner if you need a wired scanner the battery is good but not great on a full charge you’ll get about 4 hours tops and I..." Read more

    44 customers mention "Reception"26 positive18 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the scanner's reception. Some find it has good reception with a better antenna, clearer signal sensitivity, and no problem decoding simulcast digital signals. Others mention that it has awful reception on anything but the 800 MHz trunked bands, sporadic signal, weak battery life, and analog reception is not good.

    "...The speaker is loud and clear, the reception is really great, and I pick up neighboring counties that I have never been able to pick up previously,..." Read more

    "...Easy to program via Sentinel software. Only drawback is analog receptiona is not that good but digital is great...." Read more

    "SDS100 is a very powerful unit. Pulls in frequencies with no problem at all...." Read more

    "...I heard nothing. Reception on the SDS100 is extremely poor. Most reputable sellers, unlike webtron-x, sell aftermarket antennas with it...." Read more

    Sophisticated yet simple
    5 out of 5 stars
    Sophisticated yet simple
    I have had this guy a month and I'm fairly certain that I have barley scratched the surface of it capabilities. Any true scanner enthusiasts will tell you, it is getting increasingly harder to enjoy this hobby because of all the new ways to encrypt the radio traffic we love to listen to. That said, in my humble opinion, the SDS100 makes it about as simple as it can get. Tell it what zip code you are currently in and it's SD card stored data base will load all the frequencies in the area...PROGRAMMING COMPLETE ! IT'S THAT SIMPLE !! The stored data base contains pretty much every licensed radio system in the US and I think a good bit of Canada. What used to take hours now takes seconds. Uniden even updates the data base weekly. These updates are free to download. There are a few downloadable encryption upgrades you will need to purchase to make the SDS100 as workable as possible. There are several other "user programable features". Too many to name here. Overall "ease of use" gets an "A" ! The unit is lightweight and more ergonomic then any I have ever owned. The ONLY low scores I would give this unit are in battery life and belt clip. This guy can use up some battery especially with higher volume settings. In all fairness though, it is basically a small computer running a program. It shuts down before the battery is completely dead to preserve any user memory. It does have a power port separate from the charging port to help with this. Also,The battery pack is kinda odd. I give the battery a "B-". The other low grade goes to the belt clip (at least the one one my unit). The swivel style clip on mine doesn't stay locked in place very well. So much so that I choose to carry the scanner in my pocket. I don't trust the clip. Belt clip is a generous "C-". Still learning what else it can do, so maybe another review later.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
      This is an AWESOME scanner and a worthy upgrade. Is it perfect? Nope. Uniden should have included some features that would have added significant value to the user. A few of those things are 1) Bluetooth 2) Ability to lockout keypad (seriously?) and 3) Ability to use AA batteries as a backup if needed. Are those all of them? Nope. But they are a few of them that irk me at the moment. The scanner overall is wonderful and amazing. The speaker is loud and clear, the reception is really great, and I pick up neighboring counties that I have never been able to pick up previously, and that’s just using the stock antenna that came with it. The programming of this scanner is extremely easy. I had considered purchasing from another retailer as they had me scared to death about the complexities of setting up the programming. It’s no sweat. Everything is pretty much already set up in the scanner. Just set up your favorites list, then enter your zip code location (in that order as one reviewer pointed out) and your set! There are a lot of customizable settings, pretty much everything by system, and it’s fun to play around with all the different settings and screen colors. The reason I ended up purchasing on Amazon was for the extended warranty. I have enough experience to know, that you never know with Uniden what you will get long-term, and it was an inexpensive peace of mind to add that warranty through Amazon. I trust that if they ever need to make good on it, they will.
      I did not really need to utilize the Sentinnel software... well because everything is pretty much already databased in the scanner, and it’s easy to get it set up the way you want it. My concern with Sentinnel is that we have all Mac’s, which it won’t run on. I downloaded the parallel stuff and spent hours getting it all set up, but just couldn’t get it to work. I ended up finding a super easy solution that worked easily and perfectly on my Mac, which I’ll paste below if it would be helpful to someone else. It’s important to note once again, that I really didn’t need to do anything with the Sentinnel software, but I guess it’s nice to know I have a backup of all my settings now. The instructions below may look intimidating at first, but trust me it’s really quite easy and pain-free.
      Here it is:
      1. Go to WineBottler |*Run Windows-based Programs on a Mac and download WineBottler. I used the 1.6.1 Stable on Mavericks. It will pop up an ADFly Page. Just give it 5 seconds then click the “SKIP AD” button in the top right. (If you get any more ad pop ups just give it a few seconds and it will start downloading.)
      Once finished: Move “Wine.app” and “Winebotter.app” to you applications folder.
      2. Download the latest Sentinel Version. BCD536HP < UnidenMan4 < TWiki and unzip it to your desktop. (or where you fell comfortable)
      3. Launch “Winebottler” from you applications folder. Follow prompts for install. This will install any needed files to run the apps later.
      a. Click “Advanced” in the top bar.
      b. Select “new prefix” default
      c. Program to install: “select File…” and select the “Setup_BCDx36HP.msi” in the Sentinel folder on your desktop.
      d. check “This is an installer, execute it.
      e. in the “Winetricks” section, click in the search field and search for “dotnet20”. Check the MS .NET 2.0. (this will install the .net for the Sentinel to install)
      f. Click “Install” button. Save to your desk top as Sentinel.
      This is now creating a windows app that will run on your mac using “wine”. It will install the Dot Net files and you will have to agree to terms and tell it where to install. Defaults will be fine. That will finish and then Sentinel will star the install. Again, agree and save to defaults. This part does take some time so bear with it. (HINT: sometimes the installers will pop up in the background. You may have to click the doc to bring it forward to agree to the DOT NET terms etc…) Once the files are installed, the last step is to “Select Startfile” leave it on Program Files/Uniden/BCDX…… and when you click the “Sentinel” app it will launch the app. Hit OK and your done. Now double click the newly created app and your ready to run Sentinel on your mac.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
      I'm a Ham radio operator and over the years I have had dozens of scanners. I also own the SDS200 (base/mobile version of this radio) Most scanners don't die but the changing radion standards make them obsolete. This is the premium scanner that will handle the most radio systems that operate today. Analog, digital, trunked, it does them all. However you have to pay extra for and unlock key for NXDN ($50), DMR ($50) and ProVoice ($50) and if you do want these go directly to the Uniden site otherwise everyone else will charge $75. If you are just doing public service monitoring you won't need these options but I do a bit of commercial and business monitoring as well and many of them are NXDN or DMR. I don't think anyone except San Antonio Police use Provoice anymore.

      Actual performance is great across all bands and intermod is well filtered. There are some idiosycrancies to it but go to radioreference.com forums to figure that out as I could go on for days. But overall it is the best most versatile and feature rich handheld scanner you can buy today. I live in an area with some radio systems that are problematic for many scanners (simulcast issues) and this one handles them all like a champ.

      A couple things to know. There is no keyboard lock function which I REALLY dislike but I figured out a hack how to lock the keyboard via the free programming software but it's a total hassle and not practical. So it can be done and perhaps that will be a part of a future firmware upgrade. Also the unit gets pretty warm when operating, that's normal. The battery is pretty big and sticks out from the back of the unit which is a little dopey looking but overall not an issue with usability. It's just wen they first released them the original battery was way to weak so they now ship with the extended battery (about 8 hours) and it works fine. Actually the previous model would fall over all the time when you set it on a table and this bigger battery prevents that, so that's a plus. I bought a second battery and I've actually never used in about six months. It's a shame they didn't put bluetooth in it, but they did make it so you can charge the batteries while listening which you couldn't do on the previous model so that's a big plus.

      The build is very sturdy and I'm sure I will replace this radio when technology changes not because the radio itself stopped working perfectly (like my last six scanners). It's is waterproof and much sturdier than the previous model. Sound quality is great and loud enough in very noisy environments.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
      Works very well, once you get options and install them. buying optional unlock keys for different trunking modes and implementing them is not documented in the user manual. Write or call the Uniden help line for assistance. I would buy again as this is apparently the best handheld scanner there is....maybe AOR but display data ? I'm surprised it doesn't come with a premium aerial.

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    • Joe W.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Just buy it
      Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2024
      I am an experienced radio hobbiest and I've several, high end radios in my collection. I've had the SDS100 in my sights for sonetime but because of so many mixed reviews never bought it as I expected I would be disappointed. I finally bought it for myself for Christmas and I've not been disappointed.
      Obviously the digital signal quality is excellent but to my delight, the analog VHF signals were not as neraly as bad as I was expecting. I am still using the stock antenna but expect to be buying a good multi-band antenna once I get all of my research done.
      Programming the scanner is not as steep a learning curve as everyone makes it out to be and I was fairly comfortable within a day although there as still some bells and whistles I need to explore.
      This radio has some serious potential to be so much more than just a scanner with at fancy display and I really hope Uniden keeps developing it to show it's full potential.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Just buy it

      Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2024
      I am an experienced radio hobbiest and I've several, high end radios in my collection. I've had the SDS100 in my sights for sonetime but because of so many mixed reviews never bought it as I expected I would be disappointed. I finally bought it for myself for Christmas and I've not been disappointed.
      Obviously the digital signal quality is excellent but to my delight, the analog VHF signals were not as neraly as bad as I was expecting. I am still using the stock antenna but expect to be buying a good multi-band antenna once I get all of my research done.
      Programming the scanner is not as steep a learning curve as everyone makes it out to be and I was fairly comfortable within a day although there as still some bells and whistles I need to explore.
      This radio has some serious potential to be so much more than just a scanner with at fancy display and I really hope Uniden keeps developing it to show it's full potential.
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    • Michael Janes
      5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to program and worth every cent.
      Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2024
      This scanner was very easy to program using sentinel. That's what I would recommend for everybody who purchase. This scanner is to download sentinel. And it does make it real easy to program. And I am still learning from all the features. It still has well worth the money.
      It's not like the scanner. I purchase back in 1990. This comes with a lot of features.
      And as time passes the features improve. And just to let you know I Have?
      Purchased 4 of them. And it is something I really enjoy. Not having to rely on the programs that are on the internet that you listen to on your phone or computer.
      This, you can take with you wherever you go. And long as you have sentinel, you're all set up.
      Just a little add on with Postal Codes, All you need is to enter the first 3 digits, Example N5Y and go from there.
      Thanks MJ
    • matthew
      5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for sure!
      Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2023
      Not the easiest to use but worth the time to learn how to. Comes with a rechargeable battery. Beware some jurisdictions have laws regarding what can be shared regarding what you can hear with this radio. Aside from that it's more portable than the SDR I have (usb radio receiver dongle that has no frequency lockouts unlike this scanner)
    • JMA
      5.0 out of 5 stars Just wow
      Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2023
      Been using scanners for 30 years. The best of the best. Pricey but well worth every cent.
    • Amazingchuck
      2.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy in Montreal
      Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2024
      Hello how are you doing today?
      This the Uniden HomePatrol-2 and the SDS100
      First day it was I think ok but no police scanning so I went to install and do what they say on the owners manual it looks very good at first, I took some pictures before and after the update and plug in the device the first pictures show very clearly police in Montreal Québec Canada SPVM but after the update transfer on the device there is no more ,,so I called Amazon, explaining the issue, you told me to contact the Uniden manufacturer witch I did explaining again to the customer representative and told me that the HomePatrol-2 order 0262 does not work in my area witch is Montreal Québec and she assured me to get instead the SDS100 witch you can see I did,I honestly was excited to get and see ,,,,nope does the same thing, the sentinel program is a bit different I also took pictures before and after the update on device installation well,,,,it's the same dam thing the original installation you can easily see Montreal police SPVM but right after you connect the the Uniden server for the firmware and program update it disappears completely witch now I really believe that those both devices don't work in Montreal
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      Amazingchuck
      2.0 out of 5 stars
      Don't buy in Montreal

      Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2024
      Hello how are you doing today?
      This the Uniden HomePatrol-2 and the SDS100
      First day it was I think ok but no police scanning so I went to install and do what they say on the owners manual it looks very good at first, I took some pictures before and after the update and plug in the device the first pictures show very clearly police in Montreal Québec Canada SPVM but after the update transfer on the device there is no more ,,so I called Amazon, explaining the issue, you told me to contact the Uniden manufacturer witch I did explaining again to the customer representative and told me that the HomePatrol-2 order 0262 does not work in my area witch is Montreal Québec and she assured me to get instead the SDS100 witch you can see I did,I honestly was excited to get and see ,,,,nope does the same thing, the sentinel program is a bit different I also took pictures before and after the update on device installation well,,,,it's the same dam thing the original installation you can easily see Montreal police SPVM but right after you connect the the Uniden server for the firmware and program update it disappears completely witch now I really believe that those both devices don't work in Montreal
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