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product_id: 78242883
title: "SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction"
brand: "uniden"
price: "5529 zł"
currency: PLN
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Uniden"
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# JIS4 water resistance for rugged outdoor use True I/Q SDR tech for unmatched digital clarity Extended 8-hour battery with USB charging SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction

**Brand:** uniden
**Price:** 5529 zł
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Stay ahead of the signal curve with the ultimate digital scanner experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction by uniden
- **How much does it cost?** 5529 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/78242883-sds100-true-i-q-digital-handheld-scanner-designed-for-improved)

## Best For

- uniden enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted uniden brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless USB Connectivity:** Easily update firmware and manage favorites via USB—Windows PC required for full software support.
- • **Next-Level Digital Reception:** Experience crystal-clear signals even in weak or simulcast areas with cutting-edge software defined radio technology.
- • **Customizable Display & Interface:** Tailor your scanner’s screen colors and data fields to highlight what matters most to your monitoring needs.
- • **Long-Lasting Power & Convenience:** Extended battery life with the ability to charge while listening ensures you never miss a beat on the go.
- • **Rugged & Weather-Resistant Build:** JIS4 (IPX4) water resistance and durable construction keep you scanning through rain or shine.

## Overview

The Uniden SDS100 is a premium true I/Q digital handheld scanner featuring advanced software defined radio technology for superior reception in challenging environments. It offers a fully customizable display, rugged JIS4 water resistance, and an extended battery life with USB charging. Designed for professional and enthusiast users, it requires Windows for software updates and supports a wide range of analog and digital radio systems, making it the go-to choice for serious monitoring in any condition.

## Description

Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 true I/Q scanner, the first scanner to incorporate software defined radio technology to provide incredible digital performance in even the most challenging RF environments. The sds100’s digital performance is better than any other scanner in both simulcast and weak-signal environments. The SDS100 is also the first scanner that allows you to decide what to display, where, and in what color. Custom fields put the information important to you right where you need it. And, one more first, the SDS100 meets JIS4 (IPX4) standards for water resistance. USB Connectivity and Charging

Review: AWESOME SCANNER!!! (Got a Mac?) - This is an AWESOME scanner and a worthy upgrade. Is it perfect? Nope. Uniden should have included some features that would have added significant value to the user. A few of those things are 1) Bluetooth 2) Ability to lockout keypad (seriously?) and 3) Ability to use AA batteries as a backup if needed. Are those all of them? Nope. But they are a few of them that irk me at the moment. The scanner overall is wonderful and amazing. The speaker is loud and clear, the reception is really great, and I pick up neighboring counties that I have never been able to pick up previously, and that’s just using the stock antenna that came with it. The programming of this scanner is extremely easy. I had considered purchasing from another retailer as they had me scared to death about the complexities of setting up the programming. It’s no sweat. Everything is pretty much already set up in the scanner. Just set up your favorites list, then enter your zip code location (in that order as one reviewer pointed out) and your set! There are a lot of customizable settings, pretty much everything by system, and it’s fun to play around with all the different settings and screen colors. The reason I ended up purchasing on desertcart was for the extended warranty. I have enough experience to know, that you never know with Uniden what you will get long-term, and it was an inexpensive peace of mind to add that warranty through desertcart. I trust that if they ever need to make good on it, they will. I did not really need to utilize the Sentinnel software... well because everything is pretty much already databased in the scanner, and it’s easy to get it set up the way you want it. My concern with Sentinnel is that we have all Mac’s, which it won’t run on. I downloaded the parallel stuff and spent hours getting it all set up, but just couldn’t get it to work. I ended up finding a super easy solution that worked easily and perfectly on my Mac, which I’ll paste below if it would be helpful to someone else. It’s important to note once again, that I really didn’t need to do anything with the Sentinnel software, but I guess it’s nice to know I have a backup of all my settings now. The instructions below may look intimidating at first, but trust me it’s really quite easy and pain-free. Here it is: 1. Go to WineBottler |*Run Windows-based Programs on a Mac and download WineBottler. I used the 1.6.1 Stable on Mavericks. It will pop up an ADFly Page. Just give it 5 seconds then click the “SKIP AD” button in the top right. (If you get any more ad pop ups just give it a few seconds and it will start downloading.) Once finished: Move “Wine.app” and “Winebotter.app” to you applications folder. 2. Download the latest Sentinel Version. BCD536HP < UnidenMan4 < TWiki and unzip it to your desktop. (or where you fell comfortable) 3. Launch “Winebottler” from you applications folder. Follow prompts for install. This will install any needed files to run the apps later. a. Click “Advanced” in the top bar. b. Select “new prefix” default c. Program to install: “select File…” and select the “Setup_BCDx36HP.msi” in the Sentinel folder on your desktop. d. check “This is an installer, execute it. e. in the “Winetricks” section, click in the search field and search for “dotnet20”. Check the MS .NET 2.0. (this will install the .net for the Sentinel to install) f. Click “Install” button. Save to your desk top as Sentinel. This is now creating a windows app that will run on your mac using “wine”. It will install the Dot Net files and you will have to agree to terms and tell it where to install. Defaults will be fine. That will finish and then Sentinel will star the install. Again, agree and save to defaults. This part does take some time so bear with it. (HINT: sometimes the installers will pop up in the background. You may have to click the doc to bring it forward to agree to the DOT NET terms etc…) Once the files are installed, the last step is to “Select Startfile” leave it on Program Files/Uniden/BCDX…… and when you click the “Sentinel” app it will launch the app. Hit OK and your done. Now double click the newly created app and your ready to run Sentinel on your mac.
Review: It's the best scanner available today - I'm a Ham radio operator and over the years I have had dozens of scanners. I also own the SDS200 (base/mobile version of this radio) Most scanners don't die but the changing radion standards make them obsolete. This is the premium scanner that will handle the most radio systems that operate today. Analog, digital, trunked, it does them all. However you have to pay extra for and unlock key for NXDN ($50), DMR ($50) and ProVoice ($50) and if you do want these go directly to the Uniden site otherwise everyone else will charge $75. If you are just doing public service monitoring you won't need these options but I do a bit of commercial and business monitoring as well and many of them are NXDN or DMR. I don't think anyone except San Antonio Police use Provoice anymore. Actual performance is great across all bands and intermod is well filtered. There are some idiosycrancies to it but go to radioreference.com forums to figure that out as I could go on for days. But overall it is the best most versatile and feature rich handheld scanner you can buy today. I live in an area with some radio systems that are problematic for many scanners (simulcast issues) and this one handles them all like a champ. A couple things to know. There is no keyboard lock function which I REALLY dislike but I figured out a hack how to lock the keyboard via the free programming software but it's a total hassle and not practical. So it can be done and perhaps that will be a part of a future firmware upgrade. Also the unit gets pretty warm when operating, that's normal. The battery is pretty big and sticks out from the back of the unit which is a little dopey looking but overall not an issue with usability. It's just wen they first released them the original battery was way to weak so they now ship with the extended battery (about 8 hours) and it works fine. Actually the previous model would fall over all the time when you set it on a table and this bigger battery prevents that, so that's a plus. I bought a second battery and I've actually never used in about six months. It's a shame they didn't put bluetooth in it, but they did make it so you can charge the batteries while listening which you couldn't do on the previous model so that's a big plus. The build is very sturdy and I'm sure I will replace this radio when technology changes not because the radio itself stopped working perfectly (like my last six scanners). It's is waterproof and much sturdier than the previous model. Sound quality is great and loud enough in very noisy environments.

## Features

- Use must use the charger that comes with the scanner and not a 3rd party charger
- This scanner will not work on all frequencies
- The scanner will not work in all areas. This scanner may be difficult for some users. The brand owner offers tech support
- The brand owner includes the product manual that explains a computer is required for setup, it will not work on a MAC/Apple computer
- Battery life depends on the amount of use of the scanner. The scanner needs to be turned off to charge
- The Uniden Sentinel software, used for firmware and frequency updates as well as creating favorites lists, is designed exclusively for Windows computers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07DK26FDN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11 in Radio Scanners |
| Brand | Uniden |
| Built-In Media | Digital Handheld Scanner |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| Connection Type | USB |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,284 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050633650806 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.5"D x 5.5"W x 7.5"H |
| Item Type Name | True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Uniden |
| Media Type | MicroSD Card |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
| Model Name | Uniden |
| Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 5.5"W x 7.5"H |
| Resolution | 24 Bits |
| Scanner Type | Digital Handheld Scanner |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 1 |
| UPC | 050633650806 650415522736 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Liminted |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Uniden
- **Color Depth:** 24
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds
- **Minimum System Requirements:** Windows 7
- **Model Name:** Uniden
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.5"D x 5.5"W x 7.5"H
- **Resolution:** 24 Bits
- **Scanner Type:** Digital Handheld Scanner
- **Standard Sheet Capacity:** 1

## Images

![SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cjkf+eF5L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this decrypt encrypted police transmission?**
A: If it's anything like our transmissions in the military, we changed the "key" every (30) days, and had to physically upload the "translation" basically to all the comm centers. And on top of THAT, we'd have to go and physically make sure all of the hand-held's (CYZ-10's) linked up to the new crypto. I doubt that any department is that high-speed "yet", but sort of knowing what goes into signals being encrypted, I wouldn't hold my breath that you could buy something like on Amazon. 
YUT!

**Q: Can the sds 100 be updated using chrome os? or does it have to be a windows os?**
A: You need an emulator to do this. Use Crossover for MAC to download sentinel. Don't use the free ones, they never work like they should....especially if you're using a newer OS like MAC Big Sur.

**Q: Will it receive 800 mhz state, county and local police transmission?**
A: Yes, The SDS200 will cover unencrypted Police transmissions.

**Q: What the differences in capabilities between the sds100 and the sds200?**
A: The SDS100 is mobile handheld. The SDS200 is a mobile (vehicle) unit, not a desktop unit as noted above. The may be minor differences and capability differences and I would look at full spec sheet of each one to verify.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AWESOME SCANNER!!! (Got a Mac?)
*by M***T on December 7, 2018*

This is an AWESOME scanner and a worthy upgrade. Is it perfect? Nope. Uniden should have included some features that would have added significant value to the user. A few of those things are 1) Bluetooth 2) Ability to lockout keypad (seriously?) and 3) Ability to use AA batteries as a backup if needed. Are those all of them? Nope. But they are a few of them that irk me at the moment. The scanner overall is wonderful and amazing. The speaker is loud and clear, the reception is really great, and I pick up neighboring counties that I have never been able to pick up previously, and that’s just using the stock antenna that came with it. The programming of this scanner is extremely easy. I had considered purchasing from another retailer as they had me scared to death about the complexities of setting up the programming. It’s no sweat. Everything is pretty much already set up in the scanner. Just set up your favorites list, then enter your zip code location (in that order as one reviewer pointed out) and your set! There are a lot of customizable settings, pretty much everything by system, and it’s fun to play around with all the different settings and screen colors. The reason I ended up purchasing on Amazon was for the extended warranty. I have enough experience to know, that you never know with Uniden what you will get long-term, and it was an inexpensive peace of mind to add that warranty through Amazon. I trust that if they ever need to make good on it, they will. I did not really need to utilize the Sentinnel software... well because everything is pretty much already databased in the scanner, and it’s easy to get it set up the way you want it. My concern with Sentinnel is that we have all Mac’s, which it won’t run on. I downloaded the parallel stuff and spent hours getting it all set up, but just couldn’t get it to work. I ended up finding a super easy solution that worked easily and perfectly on my Mac, which I’ll paste below if it would be helpful to someone else. It’s important to note once again, that I really didn’t need to do anything with the Sentinnel software, but I guess it’s nice to know I have a backup of all my settings now. The instructions below may look intimidating at first, but trust me it’s really quite easy and pain-free. Here it is: 1. Go to WineBottler |*Run Windows-based Programs on a Mac and download WineBottler. I used the 1.6.1 Stable on Mavericks. It will pop up an ADFly Page. Just give it 5 seconds then click the “SKIP AD” button in the top right. (If you get any more ad pop ups just give it a few seconds and it will start downloading.) Once finished: Move “Wine.app” and “Winebotter.app” to you applications folder. 2. Download the latest Sentinel Version. BCD536HP < UnidenMan4 < TWiki and unzip it to your desktop. (or where you fell comfortable) 3. Launch “Winebottler” from you applications folder. Follow prompts for install. This will install any needed files to run the apps later. a. Click “Advanced” in the top bar. b. Select “new prefix” default c. Program to install: “select File…” and select the “Setup_BCDx36HP.msi” in the Sentinel folder on your desktop. d. check “This is an installer, execute it. e. in the “Winetricks” section, click in the search field and search for “dotnet20”. Check the MS .NET 2.0. (this will install the .net for the Sentinel to install) f. Click “Install” button. Save to your desk top as Sentinel. This is now creating a windows app that will run on your mac using “wine”. It will install the Dot Net files and you will have to agree to terms and tell it where to install. Defaults will be fine. That will finish and then Sentinel will star the install. Again, agree and save to defaults. This part does take some time so bear with it. (HINT: sometimes the installers will pop up in the background. You may have to click the doc to bring it forward to agree to the DOT NET terms etc…) Once the files are installed, the last step is to “Select Startfile” leave it on Program Files/Uniden/BCDX…… and when you click the “Sentinel” app it will launch the app. Hit OK and your done. Now double click the newly created app and your ready to run Sentinel on your mac.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's the best scanner available today
*by E***A on August 12, 2022*

I'm a Ham radio operator and over the years I have had dozens of scanners. I also own the SDS200 (base/mobile version of this radio) Most scanners don't die but the changing radion standards make them obsolete. This is the premium scanner that will handle the most radio systems that operate today. Analog, digital, trunked, it does them all. However you have to pay extra for and unlock key for NXDN ($50), DMR ($50) and ProVoice ($50) and if you do want these go directly to the Uniden site otherwise everyone else will charge $75. If you are just doing public service monitoring you won't need these options but I do a bit of commercial and business monitoring as well and many of them are NXDN or DMR. I don't think anyone except San Antonio Police use Provoice anymore. Actual performance is great across all bands and intermod is well filtered. There are some idiosycrancies to it but go to radioreference.com forums to figure that out as I could go on for days. But overall it is the best most versatile and feature rich handheld scanner you can buy today. I live in an area with some radio systems that are problematic for many scanners (simulcast issues) and this one handles them all like a champ. A couple things to know. There is no keyboard lock function which I REALLY dislike but I figured out a hack how to lock the keyboard via the free programming software but it's a total hassle and not practical. So it can be done and perhaps that will be a part of a future firmware upgrade. Also the unit gets pretty warm when operating, that's normal. The battery is pretty big and sticks out from the back of the unit which is a little dopey looking but overall not an issue with usability. It's just wen they first released them the original battery was way to weak so they now ship with the extended battery (about 8 hours) and it works fine. Actually the previous model would fall over all the time when you set it on a table and this bigger battery prevents that, so that's a plus. I bought a second battery and I've actually never used in about six months. It's a shame they didn't put bluetooth in it, but they did make it so you can charge the batteries while listening which you couldn't do on the previous model so that's a big plus. The build is very sturdy and I'm sure I will replace this radio when technology changes not because the radio itself stopped working perfectly (like my last six scanners). It's is waterproof and much sturdier than the previous model. Sound quality is great and loud enough in very noisy environments.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Key lock function is there..
*by M***K on March 28, 2026*

For those that mention keypad lock... It is the function key and the power button... That turns it on and off... Same as the BCD436HP handheld scanner... I hope this helps some folks,, I have seen it mentioned as not being there.. The little pad lock decal is not there, but the actual function is... Great scanner, awesome features and performance, and some should read the manual... The key lock function is in the manual..

## Frequently Bought Together

- Uniden SDS100 True I/Q Digital Handheld Scanner, Designed for Improved Digital Performance in Weak-Signal and Simulcast Areas, Rugged / Weather Resistant JIS 4 Construction
- Antenna for Police Scanner Radios | 820S Remtronix | SMA End Type | 700~900 MHz UHF Digital, Analog & Trunked Frequencies | 7" Flexible Whip, O-Ring | Increase Reception 25-100%
- Uniden (EBC100) Accessory External Battery Charger kit for SDS100 Digital Handheld Scanner, Kit Includes one Extended Battery Pack,Black

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