Uniden Bearcat SR30C Police Scanner
The Uniden Bearcat SR30C is a handheld analog police scanner designed for monitoring non-digital, non-trunked radio systems across VHF and UHF bands. Ideal for beginners and casual users, it provides simple, reliable access to local communications without complicated setup. With features like Close Call RF Capture and pre-programmed service bands, it helps you quickly find and listen to nearby activity right out of the box.
The Uniden Bearcat SR30C handheld police scanner is a compact, versatile radio designed for simple, everyday use. It can store up to 500 frequencies, giving you plenty of capacity to monitor the channels that matter most. With built-in Close Call RF Capture technology, the SR30C can quickly detect and identify strong nearby radio signals in your area.
For added convenience, the scanner comes pre-programmed with popular service bands, so you can start listening right away. It covers essential communications including NOAA weather alerts, aviation, marine, railroad, and NASCAR, along with non-digital police, fire, and ambulance frequencies. You also get direct access to more than 32,000 frequencies for expanded listening options.
Fast shipping, expert programming services available, and U.S.-based scanner support for your home or vehicle setup!
What's in the box- SR30C Radio Scanner
- Belt Clip
- Antenna
- USB Cable
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Does the SR30C work right out of the box?
A: Yes. The scanner comes pre-programmed with common service bands, so you can start listening right away without any setup.
Q: Can I listen to police and fire in my area?
A: You can listen to police, fire, and EMS only if they use conventional analog radio systems. This scanner does not support digital (P25, DMR, NXDN) or trunked systems used by many larger cities.
Q: What is Close Call RF Capture?
A: Close Call RF Capture automatically detects very strong nearby radio signals and tunes to them, making it easy to find local activity without knowing the frequency.
Q: Do I need to program frequencies into the scanner?
A: No, programming is optional. You can use the preloaded service bands, but you can also manually store up to 500 frequencies if you want more customized listening.
Q: What types of channels can I listen to?
A: The SR30C covers a wide range of analog communications including NOAA weather alerts, aviation, marine, railroad, NASCAR, and local emergency services.
Setup and Optimize Programming Services
While the SR30C is easy to use right out of the box, our HomeTown Programming service makes it even easier by setting it up specifically for your area before it ships.
We will program your scanner with local analog police, fire, EMS, weather, and other relevant frequencies based on your shipping ZIP code or a location you provide. We also organize channels for simple, efficient scanning so you can start listening right away without any guesswork.
This service is perfect if you want a ready-to-go scanner, are giving it as a gift, or simply prefer to skip the manual setup process and know everything is optimized for your location.
Simple choose Programming from the menu above when you place your order. Programming adds 7-14 days to your order.
Product Description
Close Call™ RF Capture
Provides information about nearby radio transmissions. Comes with Do-Not-Disturb feature which checks for Close Call activity during channel reception, so active channels are not interrupted.
Channel Storage Banks
The scanner has 10 banks. You can store up to 50 frequencies into each bank (for a total of 500 frequencies), so you can more easily identify calls.
Memory backup
Keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power.
Quick Search
Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency or enter a frequency and start searching.
PC Programming
Use the Sentinel software to manage your scanner’s Profiles, Favorites Lists, Databases, and firmware updates.
Non-Digital Scanner
The SR30C is not a digital scanner and is not capable of Digital Radio system monitoring, (e.g. Project 25, DMR, NXDN). For digital radio system monitoring, please check out Uniden models SDS100, SDS200, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BCD996P2, BCD325P2, or the HomePatrol-2.
Features:- Close Call Do-Not-Disturb
- 500 Channels
- 10 Channel storage banks
- Connector Flexible antenna with BNC
- Close technology Call® RF Capture
- PC programming
- Memory backup
- Triple-Conversion circuitry
- Temporary lockout
- Three power options
- Service bands
- Custom search
- Priority scan with Do-Not-Disturb
- Built-in USB charger
- Scan/search delay/resume
- Key confirmation tones
- Quick search
- Key lock
- Turbo search
- Battery save (Batteries not included)
- Search lockouts
- Battery low alert
- Dimmable Display Backlight
Frequency Ranges:- 25-54 MHz. (VHF-Low)
- 108-137 MHz. (Civil Aviation)
- 137-174 MHz. (VHF-Hi)
- 406-512 MHz. (UHF)
