04. . Similar thing for my SDS100 since that rarely leaves home. Upgraded from the sds100. Joined Jan 22, 2007 Messages 1,519 Location. Since the latest updates, users report solid performance comparable to their expensive Motorola. I tried out the sds100 for 30 day from amazon and I love it . The SDS200 certainly never was worth even $400 much less $700. on the SDS100 up way loud to hear clearly in a vehicle and that eats up the battery. Joined May 2, 2005 Messages 2,135 Location New York City. 02. Joined May 28, 2009 Messages 700 Location Chillicothe Illinois. For the SDS100 / SDS200, select Menu / Settings / E/Yes. 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). As some members may be underage, profanity will not be tolerated. The biggest thing that the SDS does better than the TRX-1 and it's 436 predecessor is to handle Linear Simulcast Modulation correctly. The performance of gps to me works pretty much the same between the two. Location. kevino. #2. 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. 00~156. Lower VHF, such as 2M require something more than a rubber duck antenna. Friday at 5:19 AM. May 12, 2020. Uniden SDS100 Police Scanner Radio is a portable battery operated, and SDS200 as base station. Download the Sentinel software and you can play with it even without a radio connected. On the next screen check OK again to format. sefrischling. U. ProScan does NOT have database support for the x36HP scanners, never did. rbartolu; Jul 13, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 9 Views 1K. 63K views 6 years ago. The SDS200 came from Texas and both SDS100s came from Scanner Master. Jul 11, 2021. No pc/server required. But that’s just me, my. ProScan can be found here. I've since done less formal comparisons of the 436, 536, SDS100, and SDS200 all connected to the same discone through a 4-port Stridsberg, and the results have been similar. Just the differing antenna characteristics alone allow for better reception on the SDS200. Press and hold the power button to turn on the scanner. Joined Nov 14, 2010 Messages 320. 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. #1. #3. Stockholm, Sweden. The SDS200 is Sentinal based. Mar 20, 2023. The SDS100 had a better supply story (and also remained listed on the page). I see you are in NW Tenn. Motorola, EDACS wide coverage systems, Project 25 both Phase I FDMA and Project 25 Phase II TDMA use multiple System Sites that are linked together to provide extended area coverage. You need to get very close to the signal source you're trying to pick up. It is frequently improved upon with regular updates & its graphics user interface (GUI) is the closest to the scanner itself that. . Click to select a Setting in a column to right-click copy (for Alerts, close the window then copy). Vinnie1224 said: Does anyone know if the sds 200 gets more distance then the sds100. T. Location. The SDS100 never stops on a conversation. Frederick. The handheld version of the SDS200, the SDS100, is the best & top selling overall scanner. With digital, when a signal gets weak, (or has interference, etc), you hear garbled. It will not work with the SDS100,SDS200 or 36 series scanners as Uniden's Sentinel software handels those. The SDS200 are better in two ways, it has the capability to receive simulcast sites and have a bigger color display that can be configured to show very detailed information or very few basic data to get a cleaner. The SDS100 is scanning all 3 sites in Troup County where the PRO-106 is scanning only the LaGrange site. 01 Sub / 1. With earlier firmware versions FMB was really bad. This depends on the antenna connected to it. . . SDS100: - Global Auto Filter Vs. The Uniden Bearcat SDS200 has the same features as the High Performance Handheld SDS100 , Plus More, in larger Base / Mobile Form. tumegpc said: I have both and if you're wanting to use it for programming go with ARC536PRO. SDS200: SDS200 looses audio. The only negatives to the 100 are battery issues and earlier versions would trigger X band falses on your RD. And we all know that “more is less”. My SDS200 is not giving me a complete scan when it finds something. Joined Nov 18, 2004 Messages 699 Location Davie, FL (Miami/Fort Lauderdale Metro) Feb 23, 2021 #17 I use my SDS200 for local "Simulcast" system only. $699. I don't know if the 996P2 stores more talkgroups now. #8. Had some problems with reception w/both SDS scanners. If you’re looking for something with outstanding features and high-quality digital performance, then this scanner is your best bet. Sucked on Simulcast and sucked on Analog VHF/UHF. This article is for documenting DMR and MOTOTRBO questions for the BCD436HP, BCD536HP, SDS100 and SDS200 Uniden scanners. The SDS100 is perfectly understandable as far as I'm. The new antennas arrived today and they make all the difference in the world. It is not a handheld portable radio like the SDS100 is. In a medium sized city (actually living in the city, not the suburbs); interference rejection priority #1, 2. The SDS200 is picking up far more than then SDS100 is. Thread starter officer58; Start date Sep 1, 2022; officer58 Member. Whistler TRX-1 | Police Scanner Comparison0:00 Start0:38 Three Main Differences 1:28 Whistler's Direction 2:18 Similarities and Differences. I have used free scan in the past for the older radio and the 996P2 and 325P2 and it works well. DSD Plus tracks the system just fine. Uniden Bearcat SDS100 Police Scanner. 00 and sub version 1. YMMV, there may be individual radios with issues on one band or another, or adjacent-channel signals may affect results in some locations. JimD56 KO9JAD/Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic. I've been reading the SDS200 thread. New. If properly programmed, and if you have activity is in the area, this unit will pick it up. This will depend highly on each individual situation. When I attempted the update on my SDS100, it said my firmware was already up-to-date. 1) Just clarifying, SDS100 is the mobile handheld version. Whichever dealer that 'badmouthed' the SDS100 probably did not have one in stock, and was trying to move you to a model he did have available, or maybe increase his profit margin by selling a second unit. I have ordered 2 cables from Monoprice. This Uniden SDS200 Radio Scanner Is Awesome. #3. srpawski said: Last month I purchased a 2021 production year SDS200 and yesterday received two SDS100 units. Jan 3, 2021. But for any kind of simulcast, DMR,. To monitor both Baltimore and Carroll Counties at the same time would require the SDS100 handheld or SDS200 base/mobile or two pagers. Basically, this scanner can pick up everything possible (barring encryption and private OpenSky systems) no matter. I’m looking at getting an SDS100 and am interested in the DMR and NXDN upgrades. For me, I think smaller is better in general, so the SDS100 wins. The Uniden SDS100 is a handheld scanner manufactured by Uniden America released in Q2 of 2018 with an introductory MSRP of $699 It is the first scanner to incorporate I/Q technology and SDR (Software Defined Radio) in a handheld scanner. By applying wide normal to both sites on the 100 it picks up well enough to decode the signal but there's a little more choppiness. This has been the bane of all trunking scanners for some time now. View the full product details. I had the SDS200 and wanted a portable scanner. In this video we cover: Adjusting the Volume and Squelch. Comparing the 436 and SDS100, there is little difference with both connected to the same antenna on analog or non-simulcast. T. The Uniden SDS100 is a digital trunking scanner that is compatible with the Uniden Sentinel software. 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. I use my 200 as a base station, though it can be used. Simulcast excepted, performance from model to model is pretty consistent. Hi, I live in York County, just to the NW of the City of York. Click "Clear User Data" to format the memory card. ofd8001. Click on Attach files and open the zipped folder (s). rbartolu; Jul 13, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 8 Views 887. 2. No programming needed, just your zip code. SDS-100 Accessories and Related Items. . 99 (normally seen advertised everywhere for $699. 3. Joined Sep 8. VA. The Uniden SDS200 Scanner has the same features as the SDS100. Oct 8, 2019. Charlottesville, VA. . Since the latest updates, users report solid performance. Joined. Sep 1, 2022. Free Uniden SDS100 Software Download - Download the Uniden SDS100 Sentinel Software ** Paid Upgrade required. G5 screen timeout set to 45 seconds and SDS100 set to 10 seconds. #1 Please help. The SDS200 does everything a scanner can do. n for None. I am noting improved RSSI values of 10-15dBm at the same location and with the same antenna. Does having the text in multiple colors on the SDS100 affect battery life? It seems like the battery drains faster in color mode than the white text with. UHF is far better on the SDS200 on far away signals for example. Mar 17, 2021. waynegentry said: got my sds200 sept 29,2019 serial number 384Z. I did my first master database update the other day. I'm also 60 year old and need something I can see clearly. My assignment is to help a person choose between Whistler TRX-2 and Uniden SDS200. Retevis H777 - upgrade firmware. I quoted the link Doc posted (where you clearly state BCD436HP)Honestly, I can’t tell you anything about those scanners as I have never used them. Advanced Digital trunking scanner. Most of the trunked systems here in the DFW area are using simulcast, though some of them are. Last month I purchased a 2021 production year SDS200 and yesterday received two SDS100 units. Others may report different results. 10. There will be no discussing decrypting encrypted transmissions as this is. #2. H. GregTec86 said: I am going to try your file now but here are the two files you requested. Oct 8, 2019. My SDS100 has never had this issue and can receive the same signals in the same location without issue. Is it all the same settings? allend Member. Location Control for Simple Operation. 5" Customizable Color Display. bmp * Placed that file into the Scanner's SD card, in the BCDx36HP Folder. hardsuit said: but I am Excited for the TRX-100 as its giving me DMR and NXDN all for FREE. He said at the onset that turnaround is 3-4 weeks. both have IQ Scan Technology ; Same System/frequency ; Coverage Customizable ; Color display Similar reception; Benefits of the SDS100 Water resistance. Another HUGE difference is the way they're powered: SDS100 via a battery pack vs. On SLERS System 800 I use Wide Invert. Premium Subscriber. #1. No outside antennas were used. I use the 2 - BCD996P2s, BCT15x,. Which is where the filters come into play. 437. #1 Unzip the file. Aug 18, 2023. You made the right choice. Van Horn states the following: "There is information now that indicates that the Uniden Beta Testers may be testing a remote head for this unit that would aid in mobile installs. I have both and they are programmed the same. Don't confuse Quick Keys with Number Tags. They are: SDS100 - SMA REMTRONIX PORTABLE TRIBAND ANTENNA with a size 5 o-rings to seal her up. Sound quality on the SDS200 would be better than on the SDS100. Thread starter llwade; Start date May 26, 2023; llwade Member. In my case, I found satisfactory results when not using any filter settings. File for Homepatrol 1or 2. You really don't need both scanner . ProScan: SDS200 Won't connect. While the BCD436HP doesn’t have resistance to dust and water, it is still a well-built scanner and more suitable for those who don’t need to venture out into the rain. N. Location. Sentinel. There are some digital radio systems out there that cause simulcast distortion (audio distortion) to the scanner. I am also a ham so any new electronics is like Christmas for. The SDS100 and SDS200 are the only scanners that will receive my local simulcast system. rbartolu; Jul 13, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 9 Views 1K. radioreference. 3. Prev. n1riw said: the SDS200 keeps sporadically losing the 855. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. Whistler still makes these "GRE derived" scanners, since they bought GRE's. Again it is entirely up to you. Location. It feels short but has a thick handgrip that’s molded to the device. Jan 3, 2022. This group is supported by the EU Uniden official distributor Avera distributing. My question to the group is I have heard the 996p2 is a very good scanner. 3. Michigan. Chicago , IL. 00 had this capability but there have been some revisions since. TailGator911 said: If you come to the decision that simulcast is not an issue, then the 436 is a fine scanner for everything else. Aug 2, 2023. The SDS100’s digital performance is better than any other scanner in both simulcast and weak-signal environments. . Thread starter pratzert; Start date Apr 5, 2019; Status Not open for further replies. I like the fact both can be programmed the same. 161. . Granted at the time the SDS200's seemed just a little clearer and less distorted monitoring Macomb County, Michigan's 14 site simulcast system. The simulcast capabilities are one of a kind and you can buy add-ons for NXDN, DMR & ProVoice. Deep Dive into Uniden Bearcat SDS100 & SDS200 | December 2021The Scanner Guys LIVE 12/15/2021Brought to you by Scanner Master8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific Time. #2. DSC45. middletown, pa. list the system you are trying to receive. Location. It had trouble with reception. You can mess with hold times and delay times in programming. There's no difference between search and scan of frequencies and sorting frequencies in order doesn't do anything for the scan rate, except jumps to and from the VHF-LOW band. 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. #3 After the file is done remove the USB cable. It uses TTL signaling, and all the others use RS232, including the SDS100. If you used the same antenna, you'd get similar results. The G4 and G5 pagers will only monitor one system and one site at a time. At the beginning of SDS100 it scanned up to 100ch/s and maybe more but could be slower depending of how large frequency jumps where neccesary. You Save: $80. Unit price / per . Whistler TRX-2 VS Uniden Bearcat BCD536HP VS Uniden SDS200. As a mobile unit it can better be heard over all the road noise, AC blower, etc. Feed Provider. SDS100. BCD996P2. Advanced Digital trucking. Location. System status gives you the 3-bar graph for signal strength, quality of the signal. 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. All works fine accept I have. Select Test and Extras then Protocol Command. I cannot agree with you on this because on the SDS 100. Type the first letter for text entries to get close e. #1. Frequency Range of 25-512Mhz, 758-824, 849-869, 895-960 and 1240-1300MHz. Cleveland, Ohio. The sds200 is the best airband scanner ive ever had it all comes in so crisp and clear, my previous scanners have always had so much static and never heard much but this thing is nice. Just over a dollars each plus 3 bucks for shipping (ripping). May 12, 2020. Forums. When I owned a TRX-1 and 436HP at the same time, there were analog transmissions my 436HP picked up that the TRX didn't & very rarely vice versa. Too many negative reports at first. . 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. To make it easier to turn on/off the conventional channels on the SDS100, I create favorite lists (1=Muni, 2=State, 3=Fed/Mil, 4=Medical, 5. dvendt Member. Lately after being on for some time, all analog transmissions will be distorted and sound "robotic" with scratchy distortion. The HP-2 picked up about half of the traffic on my local P25 simulcast system that the SDS100 did. The 536 I have is 4 years old. You can mess with hold times and delay times in programming. 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. DSC45. any suggestions. The ones with ** are going to be paid upgrades. Nov 18, 2022 #11 Bill, never said you had an sds100. $649. I just did an informal test between the SDS100 and HP-2 today. rbartolu; Jul 13, 2023; Uniden Tech Support; Replies 9 Views 1K. The SDS200 GPS is not compatible with any other scanner model. In Sentinel, I just discovered that the squelch setting in the profile works OK if the Target Model is set to SDS100, but is grayed out and cannot be changed if the Target Model is SDS200. That's almost 1/4 of what the SDS200 requires. Yes, there is a shortage of them, just like every other electronic device, due to supply chain issues and the semiconductor shortage. This provides superior. Jul 13, 2023. Provides GPS location data for Uniden Scanners and CB Radios, including BCD436HP, BCD536HP, HomePatrol-1, HomePatrol-2, SDS100, SDS200, BCD996T / BCD996XT / BCD996P2, BCT15 / BCT15X, BC346XT, BCD325P2, BCD396T / BCD396XT, and Bear Tracker 885 CB Radio. The SDS models also have a much larger memory, so they can take the entire RR database for North America. From The RadioReference Wiki. SDS100 vs SDS200 reception. I doubt there will ever be a fix for that problem. The SDS100 is, as I’ve said many times, it cannot stress enough our best-selling scanner. officer58. Jan 22, 2021. Sep 29, 2023. For base use (or mounted in a vehicle), the SDS200 is a better choice. 400 and press Channel again. Northern WI. I was missing a lot with the 996. Premium Subscriber. 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. Farmington, Connecticut. The Remtronix REM-842S VHF/UHF/ SMA 800 MHz. 5. Location. Threads. Unboxing and initial setup of my brand new SDS200 scanner from Uniden. SDS200: SDS200. SDS100 / SDS200 Functions. CONTROL/SCREEN. For base use (or mounted in a vehicle), the SDS200 is a better choice. So now I'm wondering if there is a difference between the sds200 performance on VHF and UHF compared to my sds100. Get a cookie tin and stick the antenna on the center. How much does the DMR/NXDN upgrade cost for SDS200? forums. 2022-09-03. Get that great Remtronix performance on all bands! Great on VHF-Hi, UHF and 700/800/900 MHz. Premium Subscriber. It handles simulcast better then the Uniden BCD996P2/BCD436/BCD536 and Home Patrol2. The SDS100 & SDS200 have identical options, System Status, and LCN Finder. Please document tips, tricks, problems (and hopefully resolutions) here. Larger base. Uniden SDS100 Digital Police Scanner. It has better audio has a better user interface. I recently purchased an SDS100 and have used Sentinel to program the 100 using the same config as the 200. ofd8001. Westmont, DuPage County, IL USA. 03 went fine and now has the new tuning steps for custom searches, but I don't have any need for them. The Uniden SDS200 is a mobile/base scanner manufactured by Uniden America announced in Q1 of 2019 with an introductory MSRP of $749 (USD). Aug 18, 2023. It has a better receiver than Whistler and are more user friendly. Similar to the Signal stalker feature on some RS models, and much like a frequency counter. I called support and was told send it in for repair for $89. 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. The SDS100 doesn’t stand up that great on its own and it’s really just a matter of time before someone knocks it to the ground (probably me) or it grows legs and walks away. Part two of a two part seriesBy popular request a tutorial from start to finish on how to set up a Uniden SDS200 Scanner with the popular and amazing Proscan. The Unication is best at monitoring P25 simulcast systems, with the SDS100/200 a close second. ) For analog and non-simulcast P25, the HP-2 does fine. I. 3. Click and drag to select multiple settings in a column to right-click paste. . You will need to right click on both the PRO-106 file and the exported hpe favorites list file and Send to Compressed (zipped) folder to be able to attach them. They're essentially the same scanner in a different case. So with this said yes, I am a Uniden fan. LCN Finder on the SDS &x36HP series, can be used to find LCNs for EDACS and LTR systems. The feature is. 1. ofd8001 Member. Apr 23, 2019. Joined Jan 23,. Do the same with 450. It was some problems with that high scan rate and now it is fixed at 45ch/s for the SDS100. 3. Aug 18, 2023. Joined Mar 24, 2014 Messages 72 Location Southern Illinois. CCSPRINGS said: Can you increase/decrease the scan rate and or speed on the SDS100 and 200. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. 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. These are the two newest scanners on the market; the SDS100, a handheld, was launched in the summer of 2018, and the SDS200, a mobile base, was launched in February of 2019. Joined Feb 12, 2005 Messages. 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. SDS100 & SDS200. ARC-536 and ProScan tips are also welcome here. When it finds one, the TGID is displayed and you hear the. With that out of the way, one major difference is the SDS100's large color display which allows for more detailed info to be displayed vs the 436HP. 5. I have an issue with an SDS200 device, brand-new, that was partially deaf in scanning P25 local police system while his european brother the SDS200E managed to scan the system just perfect without any deafness. I am currently running a TRX-2. 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. SDS100: Uniden. NXDN Conventional works great. I use Proscan for my Unidens and Butel Arc (DV1) for my AORs. On the Portables, using the remtronix 800/uhf the 436 definitely gets a better signal on both sites. BCD536HP vs BCD996P2 vs SDS200 - One at a time 1) BCD536HP - hated it kept a month. They are: SDS100 - SMA REMTRONIX PORTABLE TRIBAND ANTENNA with a size 5 o-rings to seal her up. HH would be the BCD436HP or SDS100 for full US/Canada database in the scanner. The SDS200 is the base station. GTO_04. From The RadioReference Wiki. Aug 18, 2023. May 22, 2023. #4. I recently purchased an SDS100 and have used Sentinel to program the 100 using the same config as the 200.