I get quite a few requests from people asking for police scanner recommendations. This is a tough one to answer but I will always suggest to never skimp as you get what you pay for. You can easily get a scanner for around $100 but you lose helpful functions such as being able to name frequencies with a Alpa Tagging, CTCSS tones to prevent interference, signal meters, and computer programming capabilities.
* Please Note: GRE ceased scanner production and are now produced by Whistler.
Suggested P-25 Digital Scanners:
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* Asterisk denotes a list of APCO P25 Phase 2 (P25 Phase II) compatible scanners/
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- NEW Uniden SDS-200 Digital Base/Mobile Software Defined Scanner *
- Uniden SDS-100 Handheld Digital Software Defined Scanner *
- Uniden BCD996P2 Base/Mobile (DMR/MotoTRBO & ProVoice Capable) *
- Uniden BCD325P2 Handheld (DMR/MotoTRBO & ProVoice Capable) *
- Uniden BCD536HP Base/Mobile Scanner *
- Uniden BCD436HP Handheld Scanner *
- Uniden Home Patrol/HP-2 Touch Screen Scanner *
- Pre-programmed systems nationwide, very little programming needed
- Database can be updated via your computer.
- Whistler TRX-2 Base/Moble (Decodes DMR/MotoTRBO) *
- Whistler TRX-1 Handheld (Decodes DMR/MotoTRBO) *
- Whistler WS1040 Handheld Scanner
- Whistler WS1065 Base/Mobile Scanner
- Whistler models not as easy to program as the Uniden models but a VERY EXCELLENT scanner otherwise and computer programmable.
Whistler models are replacement and nearly identical to the now defunct GRE scanner line. Whistler bought the GRE intellectual property rights to their scanners.
- Whistler models not as easy to program as the Uniden models but a VERY EXCELLENT scanner otherwise and computer programmable.
Suggested Non-Digital Analog Only Scanners:
