Best scanner to look into, not SDS Series?

[buddrousa]

@chad_96
I do not see it listed in the Radioreference Classifieds Section for a good price. Also all of my Unidens have DMR and NXDN added so it is the old Bob Barker TV Show (The Price is Right) to interest me.

 

[Ubbe]

I monitor the Colorado DTRS statewide system, P25 Phase I, and monitor 800mhz.

By what I've seen so far, it appears the Uniden BCD536HP is most preferred and has great reviews.

If you need the RR database and SD card recording, discovery and LCN finder, then its probably the best one but if you don't need those features, you already know what to scan, then the 996p2 will probably have a slightly better receiver and can do P25phase2 and be upgraded to DMR and NXDN. If not needing those modes, now or in the future, then the plain 996 will do fine, they both have excellent RF performance and comes at a lower price than 536. Those who live in simulcast areas will sell their non-simulcast scanners at a low price.

/Ubbe

 

[a727469]

Many mixed suggestions. I have had the 200, 536 and 996. I currently own the 200 and 996. Much prefer the 996 over the 536, just personal opinion. Much easier to use on a day to day basis. The 200 is useful for more in depth scanning because of the display info. Only issue for me is difficulty of keeping data updated between them having to use 2 separate programs but I do not have to do often.
I have the 200 tweaked pretty well so it is equal to the 996 on most reception. Each has its + and - . As stated above, it will be easier with the 536 if you have to change data a lot since sentinel can handle both your radios easily. However, not like others have mention, I found the 536 somewhat less sensitive and less pleasant on audio to the 200 and 996. Again just personal.

 

[Bob1955]

Hello all,

I'm considering selling my Uniden SDS200 and trying another model, as I don't deal with simulcast, and don't care for the SDS series horrible performance with interference.

I'm looking for any and all recommendations for what scanner (Uniden or other) would be best, and Base Model.

I monitor the Colorado DTRS statewide system, P25 Phase I, and monitor 800mhz.

By what I've seen so far, it appears the Uniden BCD536HP is most preferred and has great reviews.

Thanks for your time and recommendations.

Uniden Bearcat BCD996P2- Very reliable and "trouble" free.