The Uniden Bearcat SDS200 Police Scanner is an advanced digital base/mobile scanner built for clear, reliable monitoring of modern radio systems. With SDR technology and top-tier simulcast performance, it helps reduce missed transmissions and delivers strong audio for Police, Fire, and EMS listening.
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Uniden Bearcat SDS200 Police Scanner
The SDS200 is the world's most advanced scanner radio! Incorporating a Software Defined Radio (SDR) and "True I/Q" technology to provide superior digital decoding, even in challenging simulcast areas to the huge fully customizable color display, this radio has just about everything one needs to easily monitor local action.
With the built-in updatable database one can easily enter a ZIP Code and instantly reprogram the radio for any area in the USA or Canada. Mobile users can use the optional GPS unit to automatically set the location for no-hands reprogramming. This is great for long-haul drivers, RVers or your summer vacation.
Listen to police, fire, EMS, aviation, railroads or almost any type of radio traffic with ease. You can use the built-in database or do your own custom programming, either by using the free Sentinel software or our acclaimed ARC-536 software. You can even program by hand directly from the front panel of the radio.
Not interested in programming or updating the radio yourself? No problem! Let our team of crack programmers do it for you! Select the Setup and Optimize option and we will custom program the radio for your area, update the database and radio firmware. (This is a paid service and will delay delivery time).
If you need special modulation types like DMR/TRBO, NXDN or ProVoice we can add those too, select these options at purchase. (These are paid updates and will delay delivery time) These modes are not used everywhere so check with our staff to see if they are needed in your area.
Fast shipping and expert custom programming available for your area, so your scanner is ready to use right out of the box. Backed by knowledgeable, U.S.-based scanner support you can count on if you ever need help. The SDS200 comes with these items in the box:
SDS200 Scanner Radio
AC Power adapter
3 DC Power cords (straight wired, cigar plug and special 3-wire plug for lighting control)
A: Yes. While the scanner includes a nationwide database, it is not fully set up for your specific area out of the box. Without proper programming, you may hear too much, too little, or nothing at all. Programming ensures you hear the right local communications clearly and easily.
Q: Will this scanner work in my area? A: In most cases, yes. The SDS200 is designed to receive modern digital and trunked radio systems used by police, fire, and EMS across the country. However, every area is different, so proper setup is important to make sure you are receiving the systems used locally.
Q: What are DMR and NXDN, and do I need them? A: DMR and NXDN are types of digital radio systems used in many areas. The SDS200 can receive them, but they require optional upgrades. If your local agencies use these systems and they are not enabled and programmed correctly, you may not hear anything. We can help determine if they are needed for your area.
About Our Set-Up & Optimize Service
Professional Programming for Your SDS200
Get your scanner set up the right way from the start.
Programming is the most important step in getting the SDS200 to work properly. This is a powerful, advanced scanner, but it only works as well as it is programmed.
Without the right setup, many customers turn the scanner on and hear little to nothing, or too much unrelated traffic. That often leads to frustration.
Our programming service ensures your scanner arrives ready to use for your specific area, so you can turn it on and start listening right away.
What We Do
We customize your SDS200 based on your location and what you want to hear:
Program local police, fire, EMS, and public safety systems
Configure trunked and digital P25 systems correctly
Set up DMR and NXDN systems (if used in your area)
Build organized Favorites Lists for easy use
Apply proper filters and settings for best performance
Update the full database and install the latest firmware
Your scanner is set up so you hear what matters, not everything.
DMR & NXDN – What You Need to Know
Many areas now use DMR and NXDN systems.
These require optional upgrades to receive them. If these systems are used in your area and your scanner is not upgraded and programmed correctly, you may not hear anything at all.
We take this into account during programming so your scanner is set up properly for your location.
Can You Program It Yourself?
Yes, and some experienced users choose to.
The SDS200 uses Uniden Sentinel software to manage programming. While it is a great tool, there is a learning curve, especially with modern digital and trunked systems.
If you want to avoid the setup time and frustration, professional programming is the easiest way to get started.
Ongoing Support
If you ever need help after your purchase, our team is here for you.
Whether you have questions, want to make changes, or need guidance, we are available to help you get the most out of your scanner.
Processing Time Note that this service will add approximately 7-14 business days for processing before the radio will be shipped.
The SDS200 works with these modes:
APCO P25 Phase 1 & 2 trunking
EDACS, Motorola and LTR Trunking
NFM, FM and FMB as well as AM modulation
Optional DMR/MotoTRBO digital (Conventional and trunked) (Extra cost)
Optional NXDN/NexEdge (Conventional and trunked) (Extra cost)
Optional ProVoice trunking (Extra Cost)
The SDS200's other major features include:
3.5" Customizable Color Display
1.5X DIN-E (180 mm x 75 mm) chassis
External Speaker Jack
Auxiliary USB Type-A jack for future expansion
Ethernet connectivity for remote streaming and control*
TrunkTracker X
APCO P25 Phase I and II
Motorola, EDACS, and LTR Trunking
MotoTRBO Capacity+ and Connect+
DMR Tier III
Hytera XPT
Single-Channel DMR
NXDN 4800 and 9600
EDACS ProVoice
Location-Based Scanning
USA/Canada Radio Database
ZIP Code Selection for Easy Setup
GPS Connectivity for simple mobile operation
Close Call RF Capture with Do Not Disturb
8 GB microSD card
Soft Keys for Intelligent UI
Recording, Playback, and Replay
Temporary Avoid
Fire Tone-Out Alert
System Analysis and Discovery
CTCSS/DCS/NAC/RAN/Color Code Decoding
S.A.M.E. Weather Alert
Enhanced Dynamic Memory
Preemptive Trunking Priority
Multi-Site System Scanning
Fully customizable scanning with your own Favorites Lists
Backlit Keypad
Channel Volume Offset
PC Programming and Control
USB Connectivity
Weekly Database Updates
Free Sentinel Software keeps the SDS200 database and memory up to date
Frequency Coverage:
25–512 MHz
758–824 MHz
849–869 MHz
895–960 MHz
1240–1300 MHz
* Additional or 3rd-Party software may be required. ** Paid upgrades required for DMR, NXDN, and ProVoice monitoring
After recent firmware updates, this radio spontaneously drops P25 P1 reception with no detectable pattern or reason. Uniden will not acknowledge the issue.
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Anonymous Person
September 16, 2024
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Disappointed
I do not recommend buying the SDS200. It does not have audio AGC. If one side of a P25 conversation, for example, is barely audible and you use the channel volume offset function to be able to hear it, the originally normal-volume side of the conversation will be blasting loud. This is very frustrating for a radio which costs so much money. I disagree with the descriptions "world's most advanc
This Scanner is amazing. I had the 100 and wanted the 200. This unit has everything you could want and more. Speaker is also much better than the 100. As I reviewed the 100 I will also state the same issue that I've found with both Uniden SDS models. The filters that may or may not have to be used are awful to deal with, depending on your area. I spend a lot of time going through them. Sometime on
SDS200 arrived ready to go; I just attached the antenna, ac adapter and turned it on. It started scanning the pre-programmed list right away. The ScannerMaster team did an excellent job at setting up my county preferences, updating the firmware and putting in the waterfall upgrade. 5/5 and would recommend to anyone thinking of buying a scanner. Very professional and pleasure to do business with!
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Kenneth Edelstein from Lenoir, NC United States
April 29, 2022
Just Plug It In
Attach power cord & antenna; turn it on. I let them program it. I just turned it on and heard what I wanted. That's all I had to do. Spectacular results with NO effort. Do yourself a favor, let them program it - they are experts - you will have a "learning curve" going by yourself.
