The build quality is solid, and the only real advantage of the handheld is twofold: 1. It's portable, and 2. It's more resistant to rain and weather. If someone creates a nice desk stand to hold it securely, that would be great!
If you're still reading this, know that an old proverb still rings true: You get what you pay for. Uniden has been in the scanner game from the early days, and I've literally grown up using their products. This is truly a unit which will be difficult to top (unless they somehow make it even smaller, or eventually integrate the whole thing into a cell phone (Think Samsung Galaxy S30 with full analog and digital scanning, along with a 144/440 HT capability for Amateur Radio Operation)
In closing, get it when it's available, because supply chains are broken, and it may not come back at this rate! Don't hesitate to get your gear while you can.
This is the one scanner that literally does it all!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Great radio
December 26, 2019
Reviewer:
Sean from Upstate NY, United States
I love the SDS100. Not only is it able to receive every single cell site in my county's trunk system, its a fantastic conventional scanner as well. There is no squelch noise AT ALL when using a PL tone.
I went from trying every possible location and antenna combination in my home, to being able to lie down on the basement couch with the original SDS100 antenna and still be able to hear the entire P25 trunking system on the 800mhz band.
Overall I highly recommend this radio if your area has updated to digital or trunk modes of communication. Even if you are not listening to digital systems the 100 is a fantastic conventional scanner, and well worth owning when systems do eventually go digital.
As always, scanner master was fantastic to do business with.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Must have for simulcast
November 7, 2019
Reviewer:
Casey Coverdale from Tipton, IN United States
Have had my sds100 for a few weeks now and it's everything I expected and more. Paired with the remtronix antenna I'm pulling in 2 counties away from me which I couldn't hear anything from them before. Super simple to program on sentinel and keep up to date on the database version and firmware. Worth the price imo.
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0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
SDS-100
May 13, 2019
Reviewer:
Robert Jones
I have heard a much of talk that the SDS 100 has been discontinued ? Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Second Time Customer
February 10, 2019
Reviewer:
Coffeegrind from Lansing, MI United States
I just bought my second Scanner from Scanner Master and both times they were very fast and efficient and extremely kind. The first purchase ( Bcd436HP ) I had them program it for me and it really helped me when learning to program my next purchase ( SDS100 ). These guys are very helpful. I would definitely recommend them again. Thanks Scanner
This single handheld unit is a dream come true! 
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