Same here. I would go with Main Trading Co or Ham Radio Outlet.
New Uniden Scanner announcement at SEMA 2025
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The obvious hardware difference is Bluetooth, so any code pertaining to that and the U/Aware app interface wouldn't be needed, plus it'll have code specific to the type of GPS module used, rather than the more basic GPS code currently used in the SDS series. Add to this a new battery configuration (new physical battery design, drop-in charging), which might need a slightly different code than what's currently used. I don't think the slightly-larger speaker needs anything specific that isn't already there.
But the rest appears to be all firmware additions & upgrades, so as I said, some of the new features not in the current SDS series could probably be integrated into the "legacy" SDS models, which I suspect won't be added until AFTER the 150 is introduced, so as to keep the focus on the 150.
I'm quite sure the added Bluetooth capability and internal GPS alone will be significant selling points. And I'm sure Bluetooth audio out won't specifically need the U/Aware app to work, necessarily, but the U/Aware app adds wireless capabilities (firmware/database upgrades, tablet/phone control) similar to that already used in smart lights & appliances. (Already being introduced in their radar detectors, per ads I've seen on YouTube.)
But the rest of the new functions and capabilities? Looks like those can be handled in firmware, and those of us with the older SDS models will probably be seeing firmware upgrades in the next couple months!
If indeed the waterfall feature is standard with the 150, I would think this will become a standard feature in the 100/200. Because I already paid for that upgrade, I won't see the difference, but anyone who has not bought the waterfall upgrade but have upgraded their firmware to the current version should check to see in the waterfall option is available, and doesn't ask for the key, if it's not activated yet. If you have the waterfall in new firmware, congratulations, you now have a feature from the 150!
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The 150 will be priced accordingly rest assured.
100 still says "upgrade required" pertaining to the waterfall.
100 still says "upgrade required" pertaining to the waterfall.
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I see the 150 replacing the 100 and the 100 ending or limited production.
Possibly, although battery production probably will go on for many years, or until someone makes a custom third-party production for us legacy SDS100 users.
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Thanks for sharing this, very informative article. And, written by Chuck Gysi, who was a monthly columnist in the old Popular Communications magazine. Mr. Gysi believes there will be SDS-250 model, as many of us have as well:
"Let’s talk about this new scanner. First, the SDS150 is being touted as a replacement for the SDS100 handheld scanner. Just on that note alone, we’re going to guess that Uniden will release an SDS250 base/mobile scanner to replace the current SDS200 model, too. The SDS100 and SDS200 are essentially the same scanner — one in a portable handheld device and the other encased for mobile or base use.
Uniden emphasized in its news release that the SDS150 truly is a successor to the SDS100. Based on that information, Uniden probably has switched production of the SDS100 to the new SDS150 model by now."
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it just says usb and pc programming , it does NOT specify what type of usb.
1. Why, yes, of course. Let's engage in a string of messages containing ill-informed speculation complete with complaints about the price being too high and reminiscing about how affordable scanners were "back in my day".
2. Alternatively, we could wait patiently for Uniden to announce an MSRP and dealers to announce their retail prices.
I vote for #2.
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Beta testing confermed USB C if you would take the time to read the post in this thread you will learn alot.
Agreed, #2. It stands to reason that it will be priced in line with the existing SDS 100/200 models.
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Let's just wait and see. I have had a replacement fund for a while saving here and there for a scanner replacement so I do not care I saved up for a replacement.
Uniden needs to start using usb c for the main port
Frankly we could have waited for #2 for about 8.5 pages of this thread, but you know speculation is good too I guess.
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We know the price will be high. At least as much as the SDS100. So no need to speculate hoping it won't be. What I am most interested in, is when it will be released. But speculating when, will not get it to us sooner. I will wait a short time until we know how it performs. I am really hoping the improperly designed front end of the SDS100 is corrected, and the SDR module is in the IF stages so it does not need those after release filters of the SDS100 which was a patch for an improper design.
I've already made my comments many, many months ago about people's complaints about how expensive scanners are, when actually the SDS units deliver much more bang for the buck than scanners of old, and scanner enthusiasts back then were actually more eager to shell out the money..... $1300 in Y2K dollars for a scanner with only P25 and maybe 250 channels of memory versus $800 in today's dollars for multiple digital and analogue modes, multiple trunking systems, nearly unlimited memory capacy, and easily updated firmware & master database, plus extensive favourites lists!
Am I missing something?!?
And for what it's worth, I already have my guess what the 150 will go for, but I ain't saying!
Am I missing something?!?
And for what it's worth, I already have my guess what the 150 will go for, but I ain't saying!
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Not mentioned by THE beta tester or the pdf file , I can read just fine. Unless I missed it I do not see confirmed USB-C anywhere in this thread. But you do you budd.