SDS100 Uniden Police Scanner

899 reviews 18 questions

$649.99

Programming

What: Expert custom programming of your areas' unique frequencies in an easy to use hierarchy.
Why: Your scanner will work right out of the box.
Added: 95% of orders.
Buy: HIGHLY recommend. Programming is the #1 reason, by FAR, for returns & support.

-Select-1 County +$49.99 -2 Counties +$79.98 -3 Counties +$109.97 -4 Counties +$139.96 -5 Counties +$169.95 -6 Counties +$199.94 -7 Counties +$229.93 -8 Counties +$259.92 -9 Counties +$289.91 -10 Counties +$319.90 -11-15 Counties +$349.89 -16-20 Counties +$379.88 -21-25 Counties +$409.97 -26-30 Counties +$439.86 -31-35 Counties +$469.85

One Touch Start Up$9.99
What: Software & frequency database updates.
Why: 2-8 month lag from production to delivery. This allows your scanner to be the newest & best version of itself.
Added: 90% of orders.
Buy: Only with programming.

Upgrades

What: Software license upgrades to access frequency formats.
Why: Required in some regions.
Added: 50% of orders.
Buy: Only if required. Fill out the 'Which Scanner Do I Need' form on homepage & we’ll research your location. Yes, this is confusing-it's not just you!

  • DMR $99.99
  • ProVoice EDACS $89.99
  • NXDN $89.99
  • Waterfall $39.99

Desktop Stand
What: Stand for home use.
Why: Place to rest scanner.
Added: 40% of orders.
Buy: Not required but nice to stand scanner upright & be able to use keypad.

  • Desktop Stand $39.99

Antenna
What: On set antenna.
Why: 25-100% additional range & clarity over stock antenna.
Added: 100% of orders.
Buy: 920S picks up both UHF & VHF frequencies & is recommended.

  • 920S (UHF & VHF) $59.99

Screen Protector
What: 3-pack of screen protectors.
Why: Prevents screen damage.
Added: 75% of orders.
Buy: Recommended. Low-cost investment protection.

  • Screen Protector $14.99

Comparison: Uniden SDS150 vs Uniden SDS100

Short version: If you’re buying a police scanner in 2026, the SDS150 is the smart “buy once” move.

The SDS150 keeps the True I/Q platform that made the SDS100 a legend in simulcast areas, then upgrades the stuff you actually feel every day: built-in GPS, phone control + audio, USB-C, a dock-style charging cradle, & Waterfall upgrade included.

The SDS150 has 7 practical advantages over the SDS100:

  1. Built in GPS (GPS synced time): location based scanning without buying & connecting an external GPS puck. Great for travel, commuting across jurisdictions, & accurate timestamps in recordings/logs.
  2. U/AWARE phone control + audio: full remote control on a big touchscreen, plus listen on your phone (& route audio to Bluetooth earbuds or your car via your phone).
  3. Charge cradle included: drop it in, walk away. The cradle can also charge a spare battery in the second slot (spare battery sold separately).
  4. USB-C charging + programming: one modern cable standard for home, vehicle, power bank, & laptop.
  5. Waterfall included: it ships unlocked. On the SDS100, Waterfall is a separate paid upgrade key.
  6. Less 'filter fiddling' in messy RF: the SDS150 platform adds RF/IF changes aimed at reducing the need to hunt for the perfect filter setting in interference heavy areas.
  7. Side access microSD: faster SD swaps & updates without pulling the battery door off (small thing, big quality-of-life upgrade).

Price reality check:

if you’re the type who will add GPS, a better charging workflow, & Waterfall to the SDS100 anyway, you end up close to SDS150 money fast. If you want the full-feature, low-hassle setup, start with the SDS150 & be done.

Both the Uniden SDS100 & SDS150 are premium True I/Q (SDR) handheld scanners designed for modern digital trunking & challenging simulcast environments. Neither scanner can decode encrypted police channels.