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stircrazy

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I'm in the market to upgrade. What's the best scanner to get the most frequencies? Uniden? Whistler? Any input on the new SDS 100? I've had the BCD436HP and loved it. But, I travel a lot. I want to hear as many emergency services out there.

Thanks for any input.
 

randyf

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I'm in the market to upgrade. What's the best scanner to get the most frequencies? Uniden? Whistler? Any input on the new SDS 100? I've had the BCD436HP and loved it. But, I travel a lot. I want to hear as many emergency services out there.

Thanks for any input.
BCD 436HP is still a great scanner. Not sure if the SDS100 can scan a wider range?
If it's still working good, I would wait for a bit at least. A new radio system gets installed in three years.
 

gary123

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We use the 536 for mobile use. The SDS are still suffering form some early design issues . Until then, the 536/436 would be the way to go. With all 3 updates they scan just about everything out there. Even the simulcast issues can be controlled b y the choice of the right antenna for the area.
 

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I must be a lucky one with my SDS100.... it works great for me. It's mounted in my work truck with a mag mount antenna and GPS and I have no real complaints other than it can be a bear to operate sometimes (but I'm not a fan of the Uniden systems/sites/groups stuff to begin with) and its not loud enough.. but again keep in mind I have it in a service vehicle which isn't exactly a luxury sedan.
 

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I'm in the market to upgrade. What's the best scanner to get the most frequencies? Uniden? Whistler? Any input on the new SDS 100? I've had the BCD436HP and loved it. But, I travel a lot. I want to hear as many emergency services out there.

Thanks for any input.
stircrazy-STAY with the BCD-436HP or buy the mobile version--CD-536HP. Stay AWAY from "Any SDS" scanners.
Have a good weekend.
 
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