
While scanner programming is much easier than the days of crystal scanners, there is a learning curve like any other electronics purchase. Programming is the #1 reason police scanners are returned.

Setup time varies wildly based on scanner type, area, scanner experience & general tech familiarity. For new & moderate scanner users, we estimate 3-12 hours of programming. It takes our scanner tech over an hour to program each scanner & this is ALL he does. Our professional programming filters the junk out so you don't have to listen to things such as the dog catcher, repo guy, power company & the like. This is why over 95% of orders include programming & why we highly recommend. When you type in your zip code, it scans EVERYTHING in your area, which is kinda like getting the phone book thrown at you. Can't I just punch in my zip code for programming? We created a programming decision tree to help you decided on whether you should include professional programming with your scanner, but we HIGHLY recommend adding programming. Self Programming Can I program this scanner myself? If you have frequencies that are not in Radio Reference, as long as you can put them in a CSV file, we can program them. We can program anything that is in Radio Reference. How are you so much cheaper than other scanner programming places? We have a 100% money back guarantee if you’re not happy with your programming. Programming adds 1-2 additional business days to delivery. "One Touch Start Up" is a popular gift item as this allows the scanner to simply "work" by powering on. You can buy just the programming, which will give you everything needed to listen in your area, but "One Touch Start Up" ensures a smooth experience right from the start with zero technical know-how. What is "One Touch Start Up"?Īdding this with programming allows our technicians to make hardware, software and frequency updates prior to shipping your scanner. Watch our Uniden Sentinel software programming video here or above in the video gallery. The SDS200 includes Sentinel software (download free SDS200 software here). While there is a version of the Sentinel software for each scanner, they operate the same.

The new Uniden SDS200 comes with Sentinel software like other Uniden scanners, including the SDS100, BCD436HP, BCD536HP & HomePatrol-2. What software is installed on my SDS200?


We HIGHLY recommend letting our experts program your scanner.
