SDS150: New Uniden Scanner announcement at SEMA 2025

[trp2525]

What place do you all recommending getting it from? I know i have heard bad things about ZipScanners. And i can do the programming myself. Just would be getting the scanner with no upgrades added.

My suggestion to you and others reading this thread would be to put the SDS150 in your cart at Scanner Master, Uniden.com and Bearcat Warehouse to see who is charging sales tax to your shipping address (if applicable at all to your shipping address). Shipping charges are a non-issue with these 3 vendors as they are all offering FREE shipping on the SDS150 at this time.

As an example using my shipping address, only Uniden.com charges sales tax while Scanner Master and Bearcat Warehouse DO NOT. At my 7% sales tax rate, purchasing the SDS150 from either Scanner Master or Bearcat Warehouse would save me $66.50 compared to buying from Uniden.com. YMMV depending on where you are shipping to.

 

[CollinsURG]

For anyone with a GovX ID, I would recommend buying directly from Uniden.com as you will get a 10% discount which will bring your SDS150 price down to $855.00. I tested this out today with my GovX ID at Uniden.com and my shopping cart price was reduced from $949.99 to $855.00 (plus applicable sales tax). FedEx shipping is FREE at Uniden.com on orders of $99+.

Earlier today, I put one in my cart and applied the GOVX discount and the price was 10% off, but I did not complete the order. Got home from a doctor appointment and it said it did not apply to the product.

I was going to order one now just because of the 10% discount. Now I will wait for a better time to spend so much. Uniden lost an early sale. This will give me time for early buyers to let us know how well they work

 

[VA3ADP]

Had a feeling it would be out by Xmas. Anyone seen and carrying cases available for it yet? I guess ill have to sell my SDS100 carrying case.

 

[hiegtx]

Saw this not long ago. Each upgrade is $75.

That $75 for upgrades is if you buy them from Bearcat Warehouse. They, and all of the other dealers, mark up the cost. Uniden's site does not list the upgrades, because to purchase them from Uniden you register your scanner on the MyUniden site. Uniden's cost, on their site, has been $49 for NXDN (or ProVoice) and $60 for DMR. Zip Scanners, in the past, has been known to mark up the cost on the upgrades to $89 each or $99..

 

[RCjim]

Bearcat Warehouse claims it will ship between December 5-12th. How is that possible if the beta testers are still working on it? Can someone confirm if the retailers will really have them by the first part of December?

Uniden.com has the same info posted.

 

[palmerjrusa]

That $75 for upgrades is if you buy them from Bearcat Warehouse. They, and all of the other dealers, mark up the cost. Uniden's site does not list the upgrades, because to purchase them from Uniden you register your scanner on the MyUniden site. Uniden's cost, on their site, has been $49 for NXDN (or ProVoice) and $60 for DMR. Zip Scanners, in the past, has been known to mark up the cost on the upgrades to $89 each or $99..

Why anyone pays for someone else to perform an upgrade is beyond me, it's really easy and takes all of a few minutes max.

 

[jasonhouk]

Testing now, will reply with the results:


Microsoft OneDrive

On the charger at 15:15 fully charged at 22:20. A hair over 7 hours.

 

[buddrousa]

Jason have you tested charging from dead to full charge while the scanner was on and scanning?

 

[Markscan]

On the charger at 15:15 fully charged at 22:20. A hair over 7 hours.

Thanks for the report@jasonhouk

 

[n3617400]

It would be funny if the paid options for SDS150 cost $100 each

 

[Paco-Jerte]

For me at SoCal 818

Subtotal $949.99
Order discount xxxx-xxxx-xxxx − $47.49
Shipping Free
Estimated taxes $88.00
Total USD $990.50

TOTAL SAVINGS $47.49

Think I will just hang on to my SDS100 + SDS200 a bit longer for now.

 

[lolbananalol2]

Why anyone pays for someone else to perform an upgrade is beyond me, it's really easy and takes all of a few minutes max.

Well For someone like me who can't see the scanner to do it myself, it comes in very handy. Some of us just don't have a choice.

 

[KC8ONR]

If I were to get one , I'll wait for the first batch to get run through and the bugs worked out ( they always have them ). Think i'm gonna wait for the mobile to come out. I know it hasn't been announced but it doesn't make sense to upgrade one and not the other.

 

[dsankir]

Paid and ordered with dmr&nxdn
1135 usd with tax

 

[trp2525]

It would be funny if the paid options for SDS150 cost $100 each

Zip Scanners has not yet officially posted pricing for the paid options for the SDS150 but for the SDS100 they are currently charging $99.99 for DMR, $89.99 for NXDN, $89.99 for ProVoice and $39.99 for the Waterfall (which is included with the SDS150 at no charge).

 

[trp2525]

FYI for those who might not want to pay the full price of $949.99 for the SDS150 right now, Ham Radio Outlet is currently taking Reservations for $35.

Be aware that there is also fine print at that link which states "Due to the shipping complexity of this item an additional shipping charge will be added when shipped."

 

[jasonhouk]

Jason have you tested charging from dead to full charge while the scanner was on and scanning?

I will report that back this evening.

 

[dave3825]

E-mail from Bearcat Warehouse...taking pre-orders...

Have always had good experience with them.

Zip Scanners, in the past, has been known to mark up the cost on the upgrades to $89 each or $99..

Big difference between a mark up, and being flat out robbed. Buyer Beware.

Why anyone pays for someone else to perform an upgrade is beyond me, it's really easy and takes all of a few minutes max.

Some people pay for it when buying the scanner just so its done and ready as soon as they get it. Some people have visual or cognitive issues, and its easier for them. Some people have unlimited resources.

The main thing is the price. Uniden has always been the cheapest. Places like Scanner Master, Bearcat Warehouse etc, sell the key with a slight mark up. The key is the same price whether your having it installed in a scanner at the time of purchase and or buying it for an already owned scanner.

Not everybody finds the key process easy, hence multiple threads asking for help.

 

[buddrousa]

My locals get help with the keys for free. It is my way of helping others and growing the hobby. No the keys are not free I buy them for the locals and they give me the money back.

 

[buddrousa]

A repost from another thread.

Feature	Uniden SDS-150	Uniden SDS-100
Release Year	2025	2018
Design	True handheld; newly updated, slightly slimmer	True handheld; classic robust body
Display	Color LCD; improved brightness	Color LCD; original design
Audio Output	Enhanced speaker; louder, clearer	Standard, but good fidelity
Battery	USB-C rechargeable pack; easier swap	Proprietary pack; swappable, but less convenient
Bluetooth	Built-in for wireless audio/updates	Not present
GPS Integration	Built-in	Optional accessories required
Water Resistance	Improved; IP67 rating	IPX4 (splash), not submersible
Frequency Coverage	Full digital trunked + analog coverage	Full digital trunked + analog coverage
True I/Q Receiver	Yes	Yes
SD Card Slot	Yes; microSD	Yes; microSD
Firmware Updates	Wireless via Bluetooth and USB-C	USB only
Form Factor	Sleek, updated; lighter	Bulkier, heavier