
This suits hobbyists tracking police, fire, or emergency radio traffic, since the SDS200 handles simulcast signals and trunked systems that trip up cheaper scanners; Amazon has it for $549.99, a $200 markdown from the $749.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- True I/Q technology for superior digital simulcast performance
- Weekly updated nationwide radio database for US and Canada
- Location-based scanning via zip code or GPS coordinates
- Large 3.5-inch fully customizable color display
- Flexible organization with custom Favorites Scan lists

Anyone who monitors public safety or rail/air traffic will appreciate the True I/Q software-defined receiver, which pulls in weaker digital signals more clearly than standard scanners. It's a solid step up for hobbyists ready to move past entry-level models without diving into base-station equipment. Buy Now at Amazon
- True I/Q receiver for superior digital performance
- Zip code based instant location scanning
- Customizable multi-color information display
- Comprehensive US and Canada radio system database
- Integrated USB battery charging

Update: The price has changed to $913.29 since this was originally published.
Anyone monitoring public safety, aviation, or marine channels from both home and on the go benefits from having a base and handheld unit that share the same HomePatrol database, so you don't have to manually program frequencies twice. This bundle runs $913.29, a savings of $286.69 off the $1,199.98 list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- TrunkTracker V public safety scanning
- HomePatrol zip code based programming
- 25-1300 MHz wideband frequency coverage
- Close Call RF capture for instant signal tuning
- Wi-Fi connectivity with Siren App remote access