New Scanner - Need Advice

[ndejohn]

So, I am in the market for a new scanner and I don't know which direction to go. Currently, I am using a BCD996T and I want to get into something that is capable of all the new systems, including Phase II P25 Systems. The only requirements that I have right now is that it has to be mobile and it has to have some kind of remote head. I have limited mounting space so, I need something with a remote head.

I'm looking for everyone's opinion on which direction I should go.

Thanks,
Nick

 

[iMONITOR]

It's too bad you need the remote head. That limits you to what Whistler has to offer, and rules out Uniden.


Either the WS1098, but preferably the newer TRX-2.

https://whistlergroup.com/collections/scanner-radios

 

[Unforgiven_AF]

It's too bad you need the remote head. That limits you to what Whistler has to offer, and rules out Uniden.


Either the WS1098, but preferably the newer TRX-2.

https://whistlergroup.com/collections/scanner-radios

If the siren app ever lived up to it's hype it could solve this problem.

 

[milcom_chaser]

So, I am in the market for a new scanner and I don't know which direction to go. Currently, I am using a BCD996T and I want to get into something that is capable of all the new systems, including Phase II P25 Systems. The only requirements that I have right now is that it has to be mobile and it has to have some kind of remote head. I have limited mounting space so, I need something with a remote head.

I'm looking for everyone's opinion on which direction I should go.

Thanks,
Nick

Why don't you hold out and wait for Uniden's new offerings, they are suppose to release a mobile version of the SDS-100. This would give you a much better experience of listening to Phase II simulcast as LSM de-modulation can be disappointing at times with the current RX designs...

Other's will chime in about this.

 

[UPMan]

Why don't you hold out and wait for Uniden's new offerings, they are suppose to release a mobile version of the SDS-100. This would give you a much better experience of listening to Phase II simulcast as LSM de-modulation can be disappointing at times with the current RX designs...

Other's will chime in about this.

Not to kill a sale, but I have never said anything about a mobile version. I have seen some speculation to that effect.

 

[MtnBiker2005]

Maybe wait for the SDS500 Uniden scanner model

The ARC536 software supports these newer or soon to be Uniden scanners SDS100 SDS200 SDS500 per the butel website.

 

[ur20v]

Home Patrol 3 ��

 

[MtnBiker2005]

Most likely it's the Home Patrol 3 type scanner.
Using some of the guts of the SDS100 in the Uniden SDS500 scanner.

More details should be posted later this year on those Uniden scanner models discussion groups.

Uniden SDS500 scanner discussion groups
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SDS500/info
https://groups.io/g/SDS500

Uniden SDS200 scanner discussion groups
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SDS200/info
https://groups.io/g/SDS200

 

[jonwienke]

The only requirements that I have right now is that it has to be mobile and it has to have some kind of remote head. I have limited mounting space so, I need something with a remote head.

I'm looking for everyone's opinion on which direction I should go.

I would go with the 436, unless you live in an area with simulcast, in which case I would wait for the SDS100. The entire scanner is about the same size as a typical remote head, and they both have larger displays that show more information than the 536 or other mobiles.

RF performance is essentially identical between the 436 and 536, so you aren't sacrificing anything by going to a smaller form factor other than the Wi-Fi streaming, and maximum internal volume level. But if you plug the scanner into an AUX audio input in the vehicle, that's moot.

If you need to receive multiple simulcast systems, the SDS100 is your only option from any manufacturer in any form factor.

 

[KK4JUG]

Why don't you hold out and wait for Uniden's new offerings, they are suppose to release a mobile version of the SDS-100. This would give you a much better experience of listening to Phase II simulcast as LSM de-modulation can be disappointing at times with the current RX designs...

Other's will chime in about this.

Or wait for hell to freeze over

 

[UPMan]

I would love for someone to explain to me what an SDS200 and SDS500 is. It would save me a lot of time.

 

[captainmax1]

LOL

 

[mule1075]

I would love for someone to explain to me what an SDS200 and SDS500 is. It would save me a lot of time.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[ur20v]

I would love for someone to explain to me what an SDS200 and SDS500 is. It would save me a lot of time.

They can be anything you want them to be, Paul. That's the power of imagination!

I did notice you conveniently left out Home Patrol 3 from that comment, however... 😉

 

[MtnBiker2005]

I would love for someone to explain to me what an SDS200 and SDS500 is. It would save me a lot of time.

Ask Butel Software, he writes the ARC536 software for those scanners.

 

[Unforgiven_AF]

I would love for someone to explain to me what an SDS200 and SDS500 is. It would save me a lot of time.

 

[mule1075]

I don't see anything regarding a 200 or 500 on the butel site. You have a link ?

Ask Butel Software, he writes the ARC536 software for those scanners.

 

[iMONITOR]

Ask Butel Software, he writes the ARC536 software for those scanners.

Even if Mr. [FONT=Verdana,Arial]Buijsen knew what was coming, he' be under a nondisclosure agreement not to say anything.
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[jonwienke]

Ask Butel Software, he writes the ARC536 software for those scanners.

I only see reference to the SDS100 on Butel's web site.

 

[AKJohnny]

I would wait for the SDS100 if you live in Simulcast area even though no remote head capability. Otherwise you can use any of the other latest models and get savvy with Proscan and a small Windows tablet. (7' Winbook TW700 bought used on Amazon) See pic...