Thread starter pratzert; Start date Apr 5, 2019; Status Not open for further replies. #1. This group is supported by the EU Uniden official distributor Avera distributing. The SDS100 is smaller than the 436 by a bit, but it’s still definitely larger than than the 396XT. There was a thread with the same title a couple weeks ago, and the answer was the same. If you have no simulcast near you, and don't plan on traveling with the scanner, a 536 is a perfectly fine choice. The Uniden SDS100 is a digital handheld scanner that features an LCD display with customizable color. srpawski said: Last month I purchased a 2021 production year SDS200 and yesterday received two SDS100 units. Aug 27, 2021. Feb 23, 2020. 02. The biggest thing that the SDS does better than the TRX-1 and it's 436 predecessor is to handle Linear Simulcast Modulation correctly. This upgrade allows you to program these scanners to trunk track NXDN 4800 and NXDN 9600 systems, as well as NXDN Single-Channel Trunking and Icom’s IDAS ™ trunking. If you wanna save some $ but still want a great p2 scanner, a 536 is a great option. Reply-to: SDS100@groups. The is no "Setting" on the scanner to increase the speed. any suggestions. I've been using ProScan more and more with my 200 as it works so well for redoing things in my FL's. Happy to report that all 3 of my SDS 200's have been updated and adjusted and are working Perfectly. But, the difference is that the Uniden SDS100 is actually a handheld scanner. sefrischling; Sep 29, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 10 Views 859. Coupled with GPS, it's far better for traveling. ) For analog and non-simulcast P25, the HP-2 does fine. The TRX-2 and BCD536 wont be much different than your 1065 when it comes to handling simulcast. fxdscon said: The “384Z” part of the serial number indicates the model of the scanner (in this case the SDS200), and has nothing to do with the date of manufacture. To: [email protected] mini USB cable or a micro USB cable can also be used to power the SDS100 with or without the battery pack. Aug 19, 2023. To monitor both Baltimore and Carroll Counties at the same time would require the SDS100 handheld or SDS200 base/mobile or two pagers. I use my 200 as a base station, though it can be used. A 6 month review of my SDS200 Scanner, how I use it, and how I implement the ProScan software. A SDS200 would be better for constant logging but the SDS100 will work too. rbartolu; Jul 13, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 9 Views 1K. 99 (normally seen advertised everywhere for $649. 25 - 1300 MHz Super Discone Antenna - No Coax - UHF. What's new. P. 99. . All of this suggests to me that there is a a larger than usual variance in some percentage of. If you're interested in purchasing one of these models you. Also Putting the SDS200 on wifi? The mini USB cable or a micro USB cable can also be used to power the SDS100 with or without the battery pack. Your Account Database Wiki Broadcastify Live Audio Help / Contact. This scanner may be purchased through Uniden. And of course the wired Ethernet and future Wi-Fi capability of the SDS200, including the ability to program the scanner via the network connection. Good luck. Location. #2. The Uniden SDS200 is the best mobile/base digital police scanner on the market and the one we recommend more than any other base model. 99. The 200 later joins the party. Uniden SDS100 vs. From The RadioReference Wiki. What is the pro and con of the SDS100 vs the scanner I have?? Thank you! Also, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue feed goes down 8/1/2023. There are several other things I wish were included in the new flagship but not deal breakers, but the power issue makes me, personally, not an early adopter. The 536 has a better receiver that doesn't need any filter tweaking and have an audio AGC that keeps the audio at a more constant level. Thread starter Greg43545; Start date Feb 22, 2020; Status Not open for further replies. Cleveland, Ohio. com and we'll see how they work. Both GPS devices require outside power when used with the SDS100. Oct 13, 2019. Any input would be helpful. I’ll take another look in my truck and see if there is a way for the. The SDS200 is a tabletop or mobile model. That will work fine BUT, if you get proscan and wanting to log 24/7, your better off with a cheap NUK or similar. #2. It's a SLOW scanner. Prev. Feed Provider. The SDS100/200 scanners and the G4/G5 pagers are the only radios that will receive the Baltimore County simulcast system at my. There's been a lot of talk about the best scanner on the market today. But if the SDS100 has enough audio volume to be heard in your vehicle, it's a reasonable choice for mobile use, and the scanner battery will kick in seamlessly when the vehicle starts. Another resource that is quite helpful and always more reliable is the FCC ULS site (for frequencies) which provides details on new/old licenses in a specific geographical location. I had the SDS200 and wanted a portable scanner. Another is how the SDS200 is programmed. I currently have a SDS100 with all the trimmings and ready to upgrade my trusty tried and true radio shack Pro-2096. I was always tweaking the circuits and one day picked up the VOA and Radio Nederland, very poorly I might add, which gave me the idea to mess with the old transistor radio in the drawer. The answers to the question dont really serve a purpose. The G5 audio is super loud and crystal clear vs the SDS100 which sounds kind of muddy. I never bother with it when I hit the rural areas. . Farmington, Connecticut. Premium Subscriber. ARC-536 and ProScan tips are also welcome here. . I usually use 396xt as my choice there. . Some people have complained about a "tinny" sound on the SDS100, but that's largely because of the speaker's small size. Joined Jan 23,. This TG is always quiet and little traffic. MStep Member. (I have set it to ID Search Mode). The only thing I've found that helps is increasing the squelch above 1. Finally, need a case for your SD100 scanner – have a look at our accessories for one. Hit_Factor. Feb 15, 2021. Uniden SDS100/SDS200 comprehensive review: Best scanner money can buy - YouTube © 2023 Google LLC No question, this is the best scanner money can buy, but many won't. 5. #2. . It is the base/mobile version of the handheld SDS100 and incorporates all its high-performance features and more. Location. You might try doing a frequency range search instead. and my 536 still does a very good job on p2 simulcast. Uniden has claimed the following: When it comes to receiving Digital Simulcast systems, which are becoming more and more widespread, the Uniden Bearcat SDS100 and SDS200 are the only scanners designed from the ground up for optimized reception of these systems. RF specifications are the same for both chips, it's just some added decoder modes for 8k picture resolution and advanced surround sound but you'll never know if they have done a slight RF. UPman speculated that this could be partly because of the metal case on the SDS200 providing a better RF shield, and that makes sense. You need to stick with the cable that comes with the SDS100 due to charging the scanner as well as running the scanner or you will get the UNDER VOLTAGE WARNING on the SDS100. #2 Copy the SDS100 file to the SDS100 or the SDS200 file to the SDS200 scanner firmware folder. The ones with ** are going to be paid upgrades. My sds100 picks this up no problem but the 200 does not I don’t have any upgrades on the 200 and do have dmr and NXDN I don’t think that’s the issue though. I hardly see any TGID numbers on the SDS200. The key is whether or not you want a portable model. When I stop the SDS100 on the exact same frequency that the TRX-1 is decoding, programmed as a DMR freq. 4Tips on Preventing Database Corruption. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. 436 536 SDS100 SDS200 are pretty much identical in functions. . The Uniden SDS200 is a digital base/mobile TrunkTracker communications receiver that incorporates the HomePatrol database of all known radio systems in the USA and Canada. See if this helps: SDS200 - Priority channel Priority Scanning From page 11 of he manual PRIORITY SCANNING Priority Scan – When the scanner is scanning a Conventional System, it interrupts scanning, based on the Priority Interval and Max Channels settings, to check priority channels for activity. Using the Avoid Key. Users are able to quickly manage and operate their scanners with the assistance of this software, which also gives users the opportunity to update the scanner’s database and firmware. The Uniden SDS100 is a digital trunking scanner that is compatible with the Uniden Sentinel software. 01. No question, this is the best scanner money can buy, but many won't really need it. If you're interested. Tennessee. Proud owner of 2 SDS100's and 1 SDS200. Thread starter MTScannerNut; Start date Nov 10, 2019; Status Not open for further replies. 1 and then the channel button. categories that I can store per system. Location. Both suffer the effects of simulcast distortion equally . The SDS200 sounds a lot better, except for it's lack of any AVC so some transmissions are almost impossible to understand because the audio is so low, and. Premium Subscriber. 7K. Arlington, TX. The Uniden Bearcat SDS200 has the same features as the High Performance Handheld SDS100 , Plus More, in larger Base / Mobile Form. It features an IPX4 rating [1], which protects it from dust and splashes of water. No question, this is the best scanner money can buy, but many won't really need it. The Uniden SDS200 Scanner has the same features as the SDS100. SDS200 Support Page; Which Uniden Scanner Will Work For Me? Turning on Zip Code & Favorite Lists; Quick Look Video; Why have Uniden Experts Program your scanner; How to Turn on Full Database & use the zip code feature; Turning Full database and Favorites list on and off; Difference between SDS200 & SDS100; How to install a Remtronix Antenna. Location. Subject: [SDS100] Updating Favorites List. * SDS100 the Image must be 240 x 320 Must be a 24 bit bitmap * SDS200 the Image must be 480 x 320 Must be a 24 bit bitmap * Has to be the correct size * Change the extension/file to . I have noticed that my SDS200, while not being "deaf", seems to be just a little less sensitive than some of my other radios, notably the 536. The HP-2 picked up about half of the traffic on my local P25 simulcast system that the SDS100 did. com Reactions: crippledchicken and trentbob. #1 Please help. The SDS200 had the most recent June 2022 firmware loaded. 2. Location. Its screen is functional, but not as clear or detailed as the SDS100's display. So you need to find out if the trunked systems you're going to be listening to will have LSM or if they use single-site towers. View the full product details. I suspect there is something in the scanner's firmware that detects if a signal is encrypted. Aug 18, 2023. File (536 or SDS200) to an Hpd. The three main differences between the SDS100 and the SDS200 are the three main reasons why the SDS100 is more popular than the 200. I can't imagine the TRX-1 is that much more sensitive on DMR than the SDS100. The G5 doesn’t get warm/hot when running off battery or charging and running on battery. Premium Subscriber. If you have the upgrades, it can also be used on DMR & NXDN trunked systems. SDS200 & SDS100 SIDE BY SIDE. Reactions: RRR. Using a $10 SDR dongle receiver makes it possible to receive using I/Q demodulation, the same as SDS scanners use as they have a similar SDR receiver chip, to monitor simulcast sites with full quality audio that Whistler scanners cannot do. I’ve read that you can login to the Uniden website, enter your serial number and buy the upgrades from them. This applies to: -BCD436HP -BCD536HP -SDS100 -SDS200. . It is not a handheld portable radio like the SDS100 is. Make sure that all of the alternate control channel frequencies are entered in the SDS100 and SDS200. And, the SDS100/200 are known to have very wide front ends, so they are easily interfered with by RFI. Mar 20, 2023. (The 436 picks up about 90% of what the SDS100 does under the same conditions. Others may report different results. #3. Stock Status: Out of Stock. #1. If you do, & are only going to get one, not both, then that means the SDS100. FYI, I live in a county with three Simulcast systems. #5. Conclusion. the scanner must be parked on the FD frequency while waiting for the tone alert. Watch on. Uniden SDS200 Advanced X Base/Mobile Digital Trunking Scanner, Incorporates The Latest True I/Q Receiver Technology, Best Digital Decode Performance in The Industry. Since the latest updates, users report solid performance. DSC45. ProScan: SDS200 Won't connect. It's probably the same for SDS200. Up till recently I've owned both the SDS100 and SDS200 Scanners. Sucked on Simulcast and sucked on Analog VHF/UHF. Since the SDS200 launched in Jan 2019, the SDS100 has. Introduction. SDS100: - Global Auto Filter Vs. A basic overview on how to program conventional frequencies into a radio scanner. Between the SDS200 vs. Oct 4, 2023. There will be no discussing decrypting encrypted transmissions as this is. 949. I was reading through some previous posts and I am unclear on the difference between Global Auto Filter and Global Attenuation. The True I/Q™ receiver provides improved digital. 5250 4 Color Code 1. UHF is far better on the SDS200 on far away signals for example. I have used free scan in the past for the older radio and the 996P2 and 325P2 and it works well. An Easier to Read SDS100/SDS200 Digital Scanner Manual is online. com dave3825 MEMBER. If you hear any noise you have to increase the squelch level one more notch until the noise dissapears. Location. UPMan said: If in a simulcast p25 area, SDS100 is the better choice (over 325 and 436HP, despite Bob's well-intentioned but in this case misinformed advice). The reason I am posting is because you want or need a digital scanner. The SDS200 and 536HP are similar. com and we'll see how they work. My assignment is to help a person choose between Whistler TRX-2 and Uniden SDS200. You are new here just so you understand the DESIGNER of the SDS100 SDS200 scanners for Uniden has been battling Cancer for the last 2 years and Passed Away Saturday Paul Opitz passes away at age 59 after his battle with cancer. Frequency Range of 25-512Mhz, 758-824, 849-869, 895-960 and 1240-1300MHz. I'm also 60 year old and need something I can see clearly. But he does the best he can. The Bearcat SDS200 has all the same high-performance features as the handheld SDS100 scanner plus much more. Sep 29, 2023. The Uniden SDS200 is Uniden's flagship digital police scanner. I see one major difference between the way the 2 scanners are programmed. While the SDS series scanners, in some instances, might be more susceptible to interference from other strong signals, I have not found that to be a. 99. The SDS200 for the most part sounds. #2. Jun 4, 2020. Thread starter llwade; Start date May 26, 2023; llwade Member. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. So you can use various cable/plug adapters to get a RS232 GPS to work with any scanner except the SDS200. Item# 8633. no when prompted to select "Serial Port". 8,165. sefrischling. Since the latest updates, users report solid. Software package published by Uniden, for their HomePatrol-1, HomePatrol-2, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, SDS100 and SDS200 scanners; freeware that allowing all users to download and try, before purchase of the scanners. With the TRX-2, I am getting all 4 simulcasts of York County, although York Central, West and North can be choppy at times. It had trouble with reception. Keep it civilized, folks. RadioReference. 02. It is the first scanner to incorporate I/Q technology and SDR (Software Defined Radio) in a mobile/base platform. The SDS200 is the base station. I'll bet your home transceiver doesn't use a rubber duck, yet you are comparing the performance to that setup. The SDS100 has dropouts on FM even with an outside antenna connected. May 27, 2021. Most of the sites are simulcast that are difficult to monitor using a Whistler scanner, or any scanner besides Unidens SDS100/200. The Unication is best at monitoring P25 simulcast systems, with the SDS100/200 a close second. 3. S. The SDS200 is picking up far more than then SDS100 is. It's newer and has more features but is probably more difficult to operate for someone who isn't very into the hobby. N. Check the "Display All Drives" at the bottom on this screen, then OK. 996P2 and CLMRN. It's a SLOW scanner. It's probably the same for SDS200. I can attest to that as Ive seen a few brand new sds100's, a 436, home patrol 2 in last few weeks and the databases were anywhere from 5 - 9(the SDS100) years old!. Feb 15, 2020. Is there a noticeable performance difference between the 100 and 200? I received both today and have them running side by side, on the identical antennas. 1,017. Mine operate flawlessly on the Ohio MARCS Phase 1 P25 digital simulcast system. At first, i thought there is a technical issue with the SDS200, but after digging deeply, i understand that the SDS200 does. 01 Sub / 1. May 22, 2023. 21K views 2 years ago. It will not work with the SDS100,SDS200 or 36 series scanners as Uniden's Sentinel software handels those. Jan 3, 2021. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit. Apr 5, 2019 #1 I didn't see anther thread asking this, but I. Joined Jan 22, 2007 Messages 1,519 Location. Meanwhile my G4 continues to perform spectacularly, even mobile in the cupholder. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. . So with this said yes, I am a Uniden fan. What's new. The SDS models also have a much larger memory, so they can take the entire RR database for North America. Basically, this scanner can pick up everything possible (barring encryption and private OpenSky systems) no matter. The G5 battery will last MUCH longer, and it’s lower capacity than the SDS100 with big battery. Uniden SDS200 | Police Scanner Comparison0:00 Start0:20 Release Notes1:00 Differences 1:55 SDS200 Batch One Bugs. SDS200 -vs- SDS100. This new version of Sentinel, while adding capability to profile an SDS200, probably just adds cumulative improvements since last update. The SDS100 is the best scanner on the market and the flagship scanner from the largest police scanner manufacturer in the world, Uniden. The receiver chip has an automatic gain adjustment that looks at all signals in a wide spectrum and adjust the gain to suit the strongest signal. The SDS200 review is on pages 9-14 in that issue. On a few UHF frequencies in the 450 and 460 Mhz area I have had multiple Color Codes logged. I understand that they are very similar (Except the 100 has no ethernet port) and the obvious that one is more portable than the other. . #1. SDS200. It picks up signals that the original SDS200 unit does not. SDS100 and SDS200 use the same receiver technology but as components are crammed together in a SDS100 it could have more interference issues. Unboxing and initial setup of my brand new SDS200 scanner from Uniden. Good luck. May 12, 2020. DSC45. E. These models are essentially the same outside of the body style. Oct 30, 2018. Somewhere monitoring the air. So you kinda know what you're probably in for either way. I'm not interested in talk; I'm interested in receive performance. dvendt Member. . If you accept the way your 1065 works then go with the BCD536. The performance of gps to me works pretty much the same between the two. Direct ethernet. Where can I go with questions / problems with the upgrade?Close Call™ RF Capture Technology. I have several of the RS/Whistler Phase I scanners and they are so much better of a radio. 72 Location Cordova, Tennessee Mar 28, 2022 #1 Can anyone give me any pros/cons to switching from the HPII to the SDS200? I was reading the forums about the. They're essentially the same scanner in a different case. FYI, I live in a county with three Simulcast systems. Once your Zip Code is entered, the SDS100 will load Police, Fire and EMS channels in your area. 99. This Uniden SDS200 Radio Scanner Is Awesome. Only two scanners can compensate for this distortion. Jan 19, 2023 #20 Not sure if this is the issue, but Department Quick Key 2 is not enabled. The SDS scanners were specifically designed to handle simulcast distortion. The SDS100 has the latest reception technology, making it the best suited to monitor all the current public safety radios systems, most specifically simulcasted radio systems. As you already know, if the system you want to monitor is a simulcast system the only scanner able to decode it is the SDS100 & SDS200. BCD996P2. Users are able to quickly manage and operate their scanners with the assistance of this software, which also gives users the opportunity to update the scanner’s database and firmware. 02. officer58. Joined Mar 1, 2014 Messages 838 Location Winter Park, Florida. But for any kind of simulcast, DMR, NXDN, or. I am considering purchasing a SDS200. (There are other options that are SDR based or the Unication Pagers, but they aren’t traditional scanners). The SDS100 is a. Stockholm, Sweden. Mar 18, 2019. So with the sds100 and my rooftop antennas I find the reception of VHF and UHF comprable to the 536s with a little better reception but more interference and innermod on the SDS. 700~900MHz UHF Band. The Bearcat SDS200 has all the same high-performance features as the handheld SDS100 scanner plus much more. It has firmware 1. Another HUGE difference is the way they're powered: SDS100 via a battery pack vs. DSC45. SDS100 (rotary encoder has failed and at this point is almost unusable) 4. ProScan can be found here. You are likely to see "out of stock". For base use (or mounted in a vehicle), the SDS200 is a better choice. Item# 8633. On the Portables, using the remtronix 800/uhf the 436 definitely gets a better signal on both sites. If you used the. The Uniden models that do have the database, as this also the memory card, are all considered part of the Home Patrol series: HP-1; HP-2; BCD436HP;l BCD536HP; SDS100; and SDS200. The answers to the question dont really serve a purpose. Ubbe Member. Premium Subscriber. Comparing my sds200 vs the sds100 screen I would agree that the 100 is brighter and more crisp. There is tons of info to be had there. 187. There are currently 9 SDS200 units available from the seller and their location is Memphis, Tennessee USA. n1riw said: the SDS200 keeps sporadically losing the 855. Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 700 Location Chillicothe Illinois. If you used the same antenna, you'd get similar results. there has been no announcement that the SDS100 (or SDS200) has been discontinued. 5Copy Data from a SDS100 to a SDS200. Joined May 28, 2009. Marine VMC Charleville (AUS) 12365 kHz weather forecast and other. 9K. Between the 436hp and the sds100. I'm scanning DMR using a SDS200 and BCD996P2 and both scanner behave the same way with DMR. Jul 13, 2023. 99) and the SDS200 for $639.