Thread starter dvendt; Start date Oct 30, 2019; Status Not open for further replies. #1. I'm scanning DMR using a SDS200 and BCD996P2 and both scanner behave the same way with DMR. Premium Subscriber. Next Last. #5. The SDS100 actually uses as much power as some transmitters to power the 3 CPUs--about 3 watts. I quoted the link Doc posted (where you clearly state BCD436HP)The SDS200 GPS is not compatible with any other scanner model. mr10pt. 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. Easier to Read SDS100/200 Digital Scanner Manual Reactions: JamesBrox. Please document tips, tricks, problems. You might try doing a frequency range search instead. If you have no simulcast near you, and don't plan on traveling with the scanner, a 536 is a perfectly fine choice. The Unication is best at monitoring P25 simulcast systems, with the SDS100/200 a close second. Marine VMC Charleville (AUS) 12365 kHz weather forecast and other. Product Code: 10-502019. SDS200. Northern WI. The ability to customize the information to see just what you want to is even better. Easier to use and more geared towards a "plug & play" experience. Need more info. #1. No question, this is the best scanner money can buy, but many won't really need it. From The RadioReference Wiki. Joined May 28, 2009. Another one up for the sds100 is it has a better connector for the gps/computer/charger as the one in the 436 is of cheaper quality. sefrischling. Even when I get it back from repair in a few weeks (hopefully) there is know way I can feel confident using it knowing that at any moment it will suddenly become non-functional. Oct 8, 2019. 00~156. 3. (The 436 picks up about 90% of what the SDS100 does under the same conditions. I have compared my SDS scanners with both traditional analog trunk tracker scanners and SDRs with outstanding results. It has firmware 1. The 536 I have is 4 years old. While the SDS100 is the best overall police scanner, there are several other quality scanners to meet your unique needs. This provides superior performance scanning. rbartolu; Jul 13, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 9 Views 1K. Joined Jun 27, 2012 Messages 179. To use Priority Scan, you must first set your Priority Channels. There was a thread with the same title a couple weeks ago, and the answer was the same. 240x320. I never bother with it when I hit the rural areas. The sds100 and the sds200 is the same . SDS100. Discussion of Uniden supplied programming software such as Sentinel is also welcome here. Aug 27, 2021. Is the SDS200 reception of P25 better than the BCD536HP. When I got my latest SDS100, I programmed in just a couple of TGs for the Hoosier SAFE-T system, set it to ID SEARCH, hooked it up tp Proscan and let 'er rip. Mar 7, 2019. This page also has links to the latest Firmware Updates for all Uniden scanners and other helpful. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. Most of the trunked systems here in the DFW area are using simulcast, though some of them are. 21K views 2 years ago. After all that's. Jul 13, 2023. and my 536 still does a very good job on p2 simulcast. I have also heard it's quiet. #5 You are done. I had my sds100 for over a year with the larger battery with no issues. SDS100 Beginners Guide. SDS200 -vs- SDS100. My assignment is to help a person choose between Whistler TRX-2 and Uniden SDS200. I have the Bearcat BCD-996P2 and reception is great on VHF high band factory antenna but a antenna by my window in the building made of concrete will be better. I tried brick-wall multicoupler filters (five series bandpass filters) and that finally solved most of it, but those are $300 each on the used market, $1200 new. I am also a ham so any new electronics is like Christmas for. Scanner GPS Puckis both units I have sds100/200. 00 Add support for SDS200 2. Baltimore County, MD. Most of the sites are simulcast that are difficult to monitor using a Whistler scanner, or any scanner besides Unidens SDS100/200. It is the first scanner to incorporate I/Q technology and SDR (Software Defined Radio) in a mobile/base platform. Additional comment actions. Frequency Range of 25-512Mhz, 758-824, 849-869, 895-960 and 1240-1300MHz. They are: SDS100 - SMA REMTRONIX PORTABLE TRIBAND ANTENNA with a size 5 o-rings to seal her up. Uniden fixed this in the new SDS100/SDS200 series scanners and the Unication still blows away any scanner in receive quality. At 0. SDS200 vs. 1. Sound quality on the SDS200 would be better than on the SDS100. The 536's screen is awful, a downgrade over the display on the 996 Uniden scanners. rpvitale Member. Comparing the 436 and SDS100, there is little difference with both connected to the same antenna on analog or non-simulcast. If you are living in an area that utilizes a system that is simulcast, they are pretty well the only sure fire scanner to work without issue. There will be no discussing decrypting encrypted transmissions as this is. The IF= parameter are the crystal filter for the first IF that are in use. Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 700 Location Chillicothe Illinois. Sold the SDS200 a while ago, but kept the SDS100 and listen to basically one police agency, The New Jersey State Police. But to go from TTL to RS232 or vice versa, you need a level converter circuit as well. 2. Lincoln, Nebraska. #3. No pc/server required. ProScan works great with SDS's and I think their implementation of virtual control is superb. It provides top-notch performance even with digital simulcast systems, like no other scanner can. Frequency Range of 25-512Mhz, 758. #2 Copy the SDS100 file to the SDS100 or the SDS200 file to the SDS200 scanner firmware folder. Uniden SDS200 | Police Scanner Comparison0:00 Start0:20 Release Notes1:00 Differences 1:55 SDS200 Batch One Bugs. I recently purchased an SDS100 and have used Sentinel to program the 100 using the same config as the 200. 265. To monitor both Baltimore and Carroll Counties at the same time would require the SDS100 handheld or SDS200 base/mobile or two pagers. 3. It shows signal strength on the control channels, but never stops scanning. I am considering purchasing a SDS200. I'm in western MA, wanting to listen to Franklin, Berkshire and Hampshire Counties along with MSP. Feb 15, 2021. Don’t want to put it on the dash. Both suffer the effects of simulcast distortion equally . I have a DPD Productions 800 MHz Double 5/8 Wave Mobile Scanner antenna on order which should help the problem. Since the latest updates, users report solid performance. No outside antennas were used. Mar 9, 2023. A discussion area for those interested in purchasing specific models and have questions about them. Sep 30, 2023. 4Tips on Preventing Database Corruption. You mentioned that you travel occasionally, so I would suggest the SDS100 over the 436 simply because it is inevitable in your travels that you will be trying to listen to a simulcast system. If it stayed in your man-cave, the SDS200 would be the best choice. 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. I doubt there will ever be a fix for that problem. on the SDS100 up way loud to hear clearly in a vehicle and that eats up the battery. 1Add a P25 Frequency to a List. Uniden SDS100 vs. Having multiple transmissions from a specific frequency recorded, and played sequentially, you may have a better chance of figuring out who is using. Also, of all your scanners and G4, only the SDS100 and SDS200 can use a site NAC. One of the many principle differences between the two is the DV10 covers frequencies below 25mhz & offers single sideband modulation whereas the SDS100 does not. Location. Uniden Bearcat SDS100 & 200 FAQ’s The Scanner Guys LIVE 01/27/20218 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific TimeWebsite - Partner - h. Scroll down to description or CLICK HERE, follow the instructions. For that, I have custom Favorite's Lists. With the TRX-2, I am getting all 4 simulcasts of York County, although York Central, West and North can be choppy at times. This video gives a quick explanation of the SDS100 & SDS200 models. Joined Feb 17, 2020 Messages 495 Location Monroe County, NY. ProScan does NOT have database support for the x36HP scanners, never did. I had the SDS200 and wanted a portable scanner. ofd8001. If you’re looking for something with outstanding features and high-quality digital performance, then this scanner is your best bet. It’s the first radio scanner that has. One of the main issues for me is that the SDS200 has a larger and more powerful speaker than the SDS100. For the SDS100, click on the File tab in Sentinel and Export to hpe file (Favorites List). Reply-to: SDS100@groups. The 200 later joins the party. Skip to view the "best police scanner" for every situation. What I've noticed is that for the most part I get similar performance between the. Location. #2. Looking for SDS200 Solution for Conv UHF/VHF &. My SDS100 & 200 exceed my monitoring expectations with the accessories I have, just a Diamond 130 discone, good coax, minimal feed distance, and correct settings. The True I/Q™ receiver provides improved digital. sefrischling. Stock Status: Out of Stock. Before I do, I would like some feedback. nessnet Member. the 996p2 doesnt have nearly as many problems to deal with as the sds series of scanners and it is half the cost. Once this distortion starts only a power. How much does the DMR/NXDN upgrade cost for SDS200? forums. This provides superior performance scanning LSM (Linear Simulcast. CT. Oct 8, 2019. io. Advanced Digital trucking scanner. Aug 18, 2023. Whistler TRX-1 | Police Scanner Comparison0:00 Start0:38 Three Main Differences 1:28 Whistler's Direction 2:18 Similarities and Differences. If SDS100 are used with an external speaker, a standard passive one will be fine, the sound quality will improve a lot and as mentioned if powered from the micro USB connector it will not. 436HP on analog other digital modes There was a request in another thread for a comparison of the SDS100 and BCD436HP for DMR. SDS200 vs SDS100 Performance. New. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. The 20 dB attenuator still does not solve much of the front end overload or what appears to be massive receiver intermod in the IF. To use Priority ID Scan, you must also enable Priority ID Scan for each system. Uniden Prospective Owners. CT. If it makes any difference, I updated Sentenel first. When I put both on my shared antenna system STRIDSBERG the both receive the same VHF UHF 700/800 signals. #1. However, I may pick up an SDS200 for use at home. If you accept the way your 1065 works then go with the BCD536. Which is where the filters come into play. But that’s just me, my. I am currently running a TRX-2. Proud owner of 2 SDS100's and 1 SDS200. SDS200: Buying a new SDS200 or not! DSC45; Aug 17, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; 2. What's new. Roberts-W-1966s; Apr 13, 2020; General. Roberts-W-1966s; Apr 13, 2020; General. H. Joined Jun 5, 2006 Messages 1,071 Location York,PA. In Stock. #1. 5. #1. The SDS100 did NOT do very well in the wife's van when moving. Before I start sounding like a radio ad, Proscan is the way to go. 00. Having multiple transmissions from a specific frequency recorded, and played sequentially, you may have a better chance of figuring. Northern WI. I love both my 436 and 536 but I'm really enjoying the SDS100. You can mess with hold times and delay times in programming. 99) and the SDS200 for $639. To me, it looks like there is a combined police. The SDS100/200 are the most advanced receivers for this purpose, and are the only scanners designed to receive simulcast systems. I am considering purchasing a SDS200. As a police scanner for Simulcast systems, the SDS200 scanner. The Jackson County radio system is a Simulcast system. The sds100 and the sds200 is the same . Oct 7, 2019. Unidens filter settings are a IF shift function that moves the 10MHz wide bandpass filter up or down in frequency. The trx-1 doesn't seem to have issues. It's a SLOW scanner. 99 (normally seen advertised everywhere for $649. Chicago , IL. SDS100 (rotary encoder has failed and at this point is almost unusable) 4. Between the SDS200 vs. I have the HP-2, a 325P2, 436HP (2), an SDS100 & an SDS200, as well as a TRX-1. For GPS capability, you'll need two pieces below. #1 Last month I purchased a 2021 production year SDS200 and yesterday received two SDS100 units. 2 is the sweet spot. EXTREME UPDATES. 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. Whistler TRX-1 | Police Scanner Comparison0:00 Start0:38 Three Main Differences 1:28. I think there is some freeware available to do this, but I would recommend ProScan which. I recently got an SDS200 as a gift and I noticed that when put side by side with my SDS100 it seems to be much slower. SDS100 Scanner requires this Charger / Programing Cable ; USB 2. Joined Jan 23, 2004 Messages 686. If you're interested. Before I do, I would like some feedback. I just did an informal test between the SDS100 and HP-2 today. 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). #1. I recently purchased an SDS100 and have used Sentinel to program the 100 using the same config as the 200. Sort by:Group for anyone interested in the Uniden SDS100E/SDS200E radio-scanners , with focus on the European/UK market. This group is supported by the EU Uniden official distributor Avera distributing. I tried all their suggestions but nothing worked. No contest. dvendt Member. Another one up for the sds100 is it has a better connector for the gps/computer/charger as the one in the 436 is of cheaper quality. Apr 13, 2021. The SDS100 does not. I tried out the sds100 for 30 day from amazon and I love it . You could run about 50 SDS200's using the same amount of power the heater uses going by the 1/4 amp rating! I haven't used the heater since. Reactions: trentbob. #1. Premium Subscriber. Oct 13, 2019. Uniden doesn't reinvent the wheel, they reuse the same firmware code in those scanners and only change what's needed to support the different receiver in SDS scanners and the additional features it needs like filter settings. This might have something to do with LCN (Logical Channel Numbers) vs. For GPS capability, you'll need two pieces below. Location. Retired 40 Year Firefighter NW Tenn. doctordialtone said: I own the 325P2 and SDS200. It seems to take about two or three seconds longer to load favorites lists using the exact same programming and SD card, and the scan cycle is about a second longer (5 seconds vs 4. The Uniden SDS100/SDS200. If it stayed in your man-cave, the SDS200 would be the best choice. Joined Feb 6, 2004 Messages 7,806 LocationCheck out the SDS100 and Accessories on Ebay - 1,289. If you have no simulcast near you, and don't plan on traveling with the scanner, a 536 is a perfectly fine choice. I have heard from other sources besides those posting on this thread that the internal GPS and associated hardware mod works great. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. #2. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. The SDS100 did NOT do very well in the wife's van when moving. 5K. Check the squelch setting on the SDS200. Somewhere monitoring the air. While the sds200 is a fabulous radio in the right environment my recommendation for you would probably be a 996xt (if you can find one) or a 996p2 (of you can't). The Bearcat SDS200 has all the same high-performance features as the handheld SDS100 scanner plus much more. 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. It's probably the same for SDS200. This video gives a quick explanation of the SDS100 & SDS200 models. Though the G5 certainly has it’s place for dedicated service monitoring. 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. May 29, 2020. It was some problems with that high scan rate and now it is fixed at 45ch/s for the SDS100. . P. . 00 and sub version 1. I never bother with it when I hit the rural areas. Many times the 200 doesn't have a. It provides top-notch performance even with digital simulcast systems, like no other scanner can. 1-800-SCANNER | 1-800-722-6637. . O. SDS100 Scan Weather & Disable WX Alt Priority. Paul, Good morning buddy. When I looked, I found several Hatford sites in the following system, CLMRN trunked system. 536HP I like the way it jives with Sentinel and my SDS100 is great for on the go but now Im trying to trade or sell the SDS100 for an SDS200. This is both units I have sds100/200. #2. #2. This applies to: -BCD436HP-BCD536HP-SDS100-SDS200. Even if you are not in a simulcast area, I'd still recommend the 536HP over the HP-2. Keep it civilized, folks. Messages. What I've noticed is that for the most part I get similar performance between the two. Uniden SDS100 - Buy, Wait or Alternatives? It's been a few years since I purchased a scanner but having cleared out some older units, I've set my sights on an SDS100. Another HUGE difference is the way they're powered: SDS100 via a battery pack vs. I currently use an SDS200 and am completely satisfied with it. The SDS200 had the most recent June 2022 firmware. The is no "Setting" on the scanner to increase the speed. I'm interested in buying a new scanner, but I'm having a tough time deciding between the BCD536HP and SDS200. I still haven't pulled the trigger on the SDS100 because my 436HP works so well except on simulcast systems. But even after spending some time tweaking the filters for various systems, I still have to. Can ProScan be configured to log if activity heard is DMR, NXDN,. 436HP on analog other digital modes There was a request in another thread for a comparison of the SDS100 and BCD436HP for DMR. The only thing I've found that helps is increasing the squelch above 1. It works fine down to -100dBm, if that's the true value. icemantim8. 436 536 SDS100 SDS200 are pretty much identical in functions. There are a multi tude of factors that come into play a far as reception of signals goes thats its not funny so its hard to answer the question. Added Site NAC Operation to the Profile Editor (Miscellaneous tab) Changed the initial dB version to the 7/1/18 release. Your Account Database Wiki Broadcastify Live Audio Help / Contact. Don't mean to butt in but to the SDS200 owners, do they have the dreaded hum fixed now? Just curious as I am really chomping the bit to buy one for base station use. The chipset in use, as has been disclosed in several posts in these forums, is the Rafael Micro R836. SDS200 vs SDS100 Performance. The SDS100 is, as I’ve said many times, it cannot stress enough our best-selling scanner. Results will vary based on antenna and monitoring conditions, location, etc. If you have an idea what band/frequency it might be, search that in segments, ie; 155. There are some digital radio systems out there that cause simulcast distortion (audio distortion) to the scanner. srpawski said: Last month I purchased a 2021 production year SDS200 and yesterday received two SDS100 units. While the large, touch screen display is easy to read as well as use, the HP-2 does the worst on Simulcast. You need to get very close to the signal source you're trying to pick up. ARC536PRO allows you to program your x36HP using RadioReferece database. 5" Customizable Color Display. Scanner GPS PuckSDS100. Tomorrow i will play with the filters some more to see if. 02. , hear the transmission of the aircraft transmitting at 127. Check the "Display All Drives" at the bottom on this. But he does the best he can. ARC 536 PRO software. If properly programmed, and if you have activity is in the area, this unit will pick it up. All of this suggests to me that there is a a larger than usual variance in some percentage of. . Many of these were posted when the unit first hit the market and referenced a " cold solde r" issue. He said at the onset that turnaround is 3-4 weeks. Vinnie1224 said: Does anyone know if the sds 200 gets more distance then the sds100. 436 536 SDS100 SDS200 are pretty much identical in functions. NXDN. 28 seconds, etc. This article is for documenting DMR and MOTOTRBO questions for the BCD436HP, BCD536HP, SDS100 and SDS200 Uniden scanners. It has a better receiver than Whistler and are more user friendly. Mar 21, 2010. JD. Plug the USB cable into the SDS100. I have both and and having issues with receiving Tennessee Advanced Comms on the sds100. UPman speculated that this could be partly because of the metal case on the SDS200 providing a better RF shield, and that makes sense. I've had an SDS200 that I've used for a couple of years to monitor my local Fire/Rescue systems here in the Jacksonville, FL area. 200. And since both radios are of the same. Since I have the SDS200 (3-4 weeks), I've noticed so so many times that my 536 was stoppping and picking-up transmissions on Single Frequency (both DMR and NXDN) but the SDS100 and SDS200 were simply passing over these without stopping even when transmission were ongoing on the 536. New posts Search forums. SDS200 & SDS100 SIDE BY SIDE. Here is a video of our Top 4 Police Scanners of 2021. Modified crackle noise for analog voice on SDS100; Fixed the issue of stopping scan during priority scan on SDS200; Fixed the issue the open squelch backlight does not turn off till hold time expires; Changed housekeeping off while scanning one site and detecting its control channel (drop in signal every 2 seconds). Comparing my sds200 vs the sds100 screen I would agree that the 100 is brighter and more crisp. I would investigate what you wish to listen to, and if there are any trunked systems, you'll need a trunking scanner. Get a cookie tin and stick the antenna on the center. Again it is entirely up to you. #1. Retired 40 Year Firefighter NW Tenn. My SDS200 monitors an analog EDACS system as well as some digital systems. On the database scanners, such as the SDS100/SDS200, and others, there's no downside to including all of the frequencies for the site. Between the 436hp and the sds100. #2. I have an older SDS100 - a co-worker just bought one last week, and he wanted me to program his just like I have mine programmed. I see one major difference between the way the 2 scanners are programmed. There are currently 9 SDS200 units available from the seller and their location is Memphis, Tennessee USA. The SDS100 is a. #5. The SDS100 has no quick keys assigned to the sites. I like the fact both can be programmed the same. When uhf/vhf some 700/800 I use Wide Normal. The SDS100 is perfectly understandable as far as I'm. It features an IPX4 rating [1], which protects it from dust and splashes of water. The SDS100 is a trunking scanner, which adds the ability to scan trunked systems. DMR. It also uses a battery pack instead of AA batteries. The Home Patrol is more consumer friendy then the SDS200. So now I'm wondering if there is a difference between the sds200 performance on VHF and UHF compared to my sds100. Feb 15, 2021. I have both the SDS100 & SDS200 as well. Thread starter pratzert; Start date Apr 5, 2019; Status Not open for further replies. I also found an EDACS analog system for the county. The Remtronix REM-842S VHF/UHF/ SMA 800 MHz. I soldered wires to the three pins on the USB plug first and then soldered the 3 different sets of wires to the leads. The sds100 has a better screen when in the car. The 200 is. Step by Step Instructions to locate your scanner's ESN | Serial #|Checksum #'s. #2. Advanced Digital trunking scanner. TailGator911 said: If you come to the decision that simulcast is not an issue, then the 436 is a fine scanner for everything else. Uniden SDS100 vs. SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page - The RadioReference Wiki wiki. sefrischling; Sep 29, 2023; Uniden Tech Support. At 436 in such conditions and with the same antenna only ATIS reception. The SDS models also have a much larger memory, so they can take the entire RR database for North America. It seems the default is GLOBAL. Location. The only advantage to the SDS is that it works better in Simulcast environment. R.