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product_id: 134178142
title: "Bearcat SR30C, 500-Channel Compact Handheld Scanner, Close Call RF Capture, Turbo Search, PC programable, NASCAR, Racing, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety"
brand: "uniden"
price: "$1083230"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Uniden"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/134178142-bearcat-sr30c-500-channel-compact-handheld-scanner-close-call-rf
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# Close Call RF Capture for instant tuning PC programmable for personalized setup 500 channels for ultimate coverage Bearcat SR30C, 500-Channel Compact Handheld Scanner, Close Call RF Capture, Turbo Search, PC programable, NASCAR, Racing, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety

**Brand:** uniden
**Price:** $1083230
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Own the airwaves, wherever you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bearcat SR30C, 500-Channel Compact Handheld Scanner, Close Call RF Capture, Turbo Search, PC programable, NASCAR, Racing, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety by uniden
- **How much does it cost?** $1083230 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/134178142-bearcat-sr30c-500-channel-compact-handheld-scanner-close-call-rf)

## 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

- • **Multi-Scene Ready:** Perfect for NASCAR, aviation, marine, railroad, and emergency channels—never miss a moment.
- • **Versatile Power Options:** USB-powered or AA batteries—flexibility that keeps you scanning longer.
- • **Instant Signal Detection:** Close Call RF Capture technology zeroes in on nearby transmissions effortlessly.
- • **Massive 500-Channel Capacity:** Stay connected to every beat of the action with an expansive frequency range.
- • **Tailored Listening Experience:** Program your scanner via PC for seamless, customized scanning.

## Overview

The Uniden Bearcat SR30C is a compact, 500-channel handheld scanner designed for non-digital public safety, racing, aviation, marine, and railroad frequencies. Featuring Close Call RF Capture for instant nearby signal detection, PC programmability for personalized channel management, and versatile power options including USB and AA batteries, it’s the perfect entry-level scanner for enthusiasts who want real-time access to critical and exciting communications without breaking the bank.

## Description

Uniden SR30C BearCat, 500-Channel Compact Handheld Scanner, Close Call RF Capture technology, Turbo search, PC programming, Non-Digital Public Safety, Police, Fire, Emergency, Marine, Auto Racing, Civil Air

Review: Great scanner - Arrived fast and works awesome
Review: NASCAR fan? This is all you need. - The ONLY problem you are going to have with this scanner is programming it according to the instructions in the manual, because they're not great. However, there are a ton of YouTube videos about this unit; watch one and you'll be like "yeah, this is super easy." The only reason I can think of why you'd want a more upscale scanner is if your local police department uses digital radios - more and more departments go that way every year - and you want to listen to the cops. This one won't do that; the one that will is $339.49. This radio will tune in any kind of auto racing, plus weather, aviation, marine and railroad traffic. This can be programmed from a Windows PC; as I am a Mac person that's not an option for me, but programming it from the front panel is easy to do. This does not support Bluetooth out of the box. If you have a good pair of Bluetooth headphones, desertcart sells adapters for less than $20 that will interface your headphones to this scanner. For MOST purposes these are fine. For auto racing they are not - it is very loud at the speedway and you need isolation headphones, such as the Race Day Electronics headphones I bought from desertcart. Those are awesome. I use them for woodworking as well as going to races and they work well both places. BIG recommendation: buy Ni-MH batteries because that will save you a lot of cash. The scanner will recharge Ni-MH batteries so you don't need a separate charger. Program it before you go to the speedway so it's ready for you when you get there. It will cost you $47.95 to rent a scanner at a race, and it must be returned when you leave. If you buy this scanner and a set of headphones, you'll be saving money at your third race. AND it's yours! Also consider: they don't rent scanners at airports or on Amtrak trains and that traffic is a lot of fun to listen to. It's really worth it to have your own scanner.

## Features

- LISTEN IN AND STAY INFORMED! The Uniden Bearcat SR30C is a very affordable 500 channel hand-held scanner with loads of features in a convenient compact design.
- LISTEN TO OVER 32,000 FREQUENCIES: Get started listening right away with convenient pre-sets for the most popular searches. Frequencies are preset in ten service banks, Non-Digital Police/Fire/Emergency, NOAA Weather reports, Marine, Racing, Civil Aircraft, Ham Radio, Railroad, CB Radio, and other bands. This makes it easy to find channels that interest you.
- PC PROGRAMING lets you program your scanner using your PC. Close call RF capture technology instantly tunes to signals from nearby transmitters and the Priority Scan function Scans the channels you have designated as priority channels. Memory backup keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the scanner loses power
- DELAY FUNCTION helps prevent missed replies during two-way conversations. Other features include keypad entry, Earphone Jack, key lock, battery low alert, battery save. The triple-conversion design ensures excellent Performance.
- THREE POWER OPTIONS: #1- The included USB cable will power your SR30C from your PC or other USB power source, such as a smart phone USB charger (not included). #2 - Two AA alkaline batteries (not included). #3 - Two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (not included). You can also charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries in the unit using the USB cable.
- EXCELLENT ENTRY LEVEL PORTABLE SCANNER This scanner is NOT for receiving DIGITAL communications (e.g. Project 25, DMR, NXDN). Some Police/Fire/Emergency/Public Safety Agencies in larger cities are switching over to DIGITAL Trunking communication systems. For Digital Scanners please look at other leading Uniden models such as the BCD436HP.
- How can we help? Uniden’s Customer Support site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07S9H8YH3 |
| Batteries | AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5 in Radio Scanners |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (2,975) |
| Date First Available | June 7, 2019 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | SR30C |
| Manufacturer | Uniden |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Uniden
- **Connectivity Technology:** Radio Frequency
- **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Maximum Media Size:** 8.5 x 14 inches
- **Minimum System Requirements:** Windows 7
- **Model Name:** SR30C
- **Resolution:** 300 dpi
- **Scanner Type:** Radio Scanner
- **Standard Sheet Capacity:** 1
- **UPC:** 050633650813

## Images

![Bearcat SR30C, 500-Channel Compact Handheld Scanner, Close Call RF Capture, Turbo Search, PC programable, NASCAR, Racing, Aviation, Marine, Railroad, and Non-Digital Police/Fire/Public Safety - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qKPXoJMpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: my local police have gone digital will this work**
A: This is an analog only unit. If you're looking for a digital handheld, I would recommend BCD325P2, BCD436HP, SDS100 and Homepatrol 2 units.

**Q: Is this scanner analog or digital?**
A: This is an analog only unit.

**Q: Funciona para comunicacion en 2 vias?**
A: No, solo sirve como receptor.

**Q: What is the frequency range?**
A: 25-54 MHz, 108-174 MHz and 406-512  MHz. These cover most police, fire and EMS frequency

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scanner
*by B***S on February 5, 2026*

Arrived fast and works awesome

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NASCAR fan? This is all you need.
*by J***R on March 23, 2023*

The ONLY problem you are going to have with this scanner is programming it according to the instructions in the manual, because they're not great. However, there are a ton of YouTube videos about this unit; watch one and you'll be like "yeah, this is super easy." The only reason I can think of why you'd want a more upscale scanner is if your local police department uses digital radios - more and more departments go that way every year - and you want to listen to the cops. This one won't do that; the one that will is $339.49. This radio will tune in any kind of auto racing, plus weather, aviation, marine and railroad traffic. This can be programmed from a Windows PC; as I am a Mac person that's not an option for me, but programming it from the front panel is easy to do. This does not support Bluetooth out of the box. If you have a good pair of Bluetooth headphones, Amazon sells adapters for less than $20 that will interface your headphones to this scanner. For MOST purposes these are fine. For auto racing they are not - it is very loud at the speedway and you need isolation headphones, such as the Race Day Electronics headphones I bought from Amazon. Those are awesome. I use them for woodworking as well as going to races and they work well both places. BIG recommendation: buy Ni-MH batteries because that will save you a lot of cash. The scanner will recharge Ni-MH batteries so you don't need a separate charger. Program it before you go to the speedway so it's ready for you when you get there. It will cost you $47.95 to rent a scanner at a race, and it must be returned when you leave. If you buy this scanner and a set of headphones, you'll be saving money at your third race. AND it's yours! Also consider: they don't rent scanners at airports or on Amtrak trains and that traffic is a lot of fun to listen to. It's really worth it to have your own scanner.

### ⭐ Why did I do it?
*by G***N on May 22, 2021*

I was told by a co-worker not to get an Analog scanner since they no longer work around Richmond/Chesterfield Co in VA. Emergency and Police have gone encrypted and not digital. I was given so false info that oh yeah it should work. B.S. Uniden did send me info after I had already ordered it that it wouldn't work after 2 comments stated that it should work even picking up Marine, Aviation broadcasts. All I heard was a picture clear signal for the local weather advisory. I pick up maybe a 20-30 second faint broadcast of some police signal then the scanner blew past it which wasn't what I wanted it to do and I no longer heard that. I heard someone on a ham radio discussing something about North Korea and that signal was strong but it didn't last long. It was damn difficult to try to program or place in a frequency to see if I could get anything else. It was a bunch of nonsense. I spent to much time on Amazon reading reviews good and bad and seeing what I could buy w/o a ham radio license and yada yada. After I sent it back, I went to Best Buy and purchased myself a $99 pair of Uniden walkie talkie's for $79 since it was in the wrong place on the rack and there was no other location for where they were supposed to be. It was the last pair and they had to honor where it was placed. Haven't opened it yet since it is a Father's Day present to myself but it is better than racking my brain over analog, digital, encrypted nonsense.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*