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NOTE: We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;

• If you are looking for information on the x36hp series scanners, see the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ
• If you are looking for HomePatrol-1 or HomePatrol-2 information, see the Uniden Home Patrol FAQ
• If you are looking for other Uniden 2 tier DMA driven scanners, see the Uniden DMA FAQ

The Nuts and Bolts

• If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our Glossary has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.

• When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.

• The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our Trunking Basics article will get you started, as well as this PDF file written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.

Relevant Resource Material

• Are thee any better user manuals for the SDS100 / 200?
  • Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual
  • BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual

• Do we have any relevant wiki articles on the terminology and concepts these scanners use?
  • Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags
  • Uniden DMA FAQ
  • Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups/Departments
  • Uniden Multi-Site Trunking
  • Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards

Firmware and Support

• Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS100?
  • Go to the SDS100 Firmware Twiki page
• Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS200?
  • Go to the SDS200 Firmware Twiki page
• Where can I find the latest version of Sentinel?
  • Go to the Support Files for the SDS100 article on the Uniden TWiki

Third Party Software Support

• Butel ARC536 Software minus Firmware Updates
  • Forum Support can be found here

• Remote Control Software is available from ProScan minus Firmware Updates
  • Official Support Thread

• Digital Frequency Search webtool
  • Digital Frequency Quick Import webtool
    • Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
    • Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel

Reported Issues and Questions

• I have a hum issue on my SDS200. Where can I find more information on how to fix it?
  • See the SDS200 Hum Reports Thread

YouTube Videos

• How can I find relevant YouTube videos on these scanners?
  • Uniden SDS100 Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks Part 1
  • Uniden SDS100 Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks Part 2
  • Generic Search on SDS100 Programming
  • Generic Search on SDS200 Programming