SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page
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Welcome to the SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ page. Please document tips, tricks, problems (and hopefully resolutions) here.
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. That FAQ should also be consulted for other issues with the SDS series as they share a great many things in common
- 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
Contents
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 there any better user manuals for the SDS100 / 200?
- Do we have any relevant wiki articles on the terminology and concepts these scanners use?
- Are there any additional resources?
- Scanner Master SDS100 Hints, Tips and FAQs
- SDS200 Display options and menus via Universal Radio
Firmware and Support
- Where can I find...
- The firmware updates for the SDS100?
- Go to the SDS100 Firmware Twiki page
- The firmware updates for the SDS200?
- Go to the SDS200 Firmware Twiki page
- 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 Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
- Forum Support can be found here
- ProScan Full Featured Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
- 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
- Digital Frequency Quick Import webtool
Reported Issues and Questions
- Questions / How do I...
- Get Started For The First Time?
- Connect to my SDS200 via WiFi?
- Replace my programming cable for the 100 / 200?
- See the Programming Cable for SDS100 / 200 Thread
- See the pinout diagram on the SDS100 wiki
- Learn about the Global Filter Settings?
- Program a single channel DMR Frequency?
- Add a Bandscope?
- See the SDS100 / SDS200 Bandscope Thread
- Program a DMR Tier III system?
- Find the keypad shortcuts?
- They are listed in the manual and also in the SDS100 Keypad Shortcuts Thread
- Reported Issues -SDS100
- The SDS100 battery gets very hot / fails prematurely. What is wrong?
- See the SDS100 Battery Issues Thread
- How did I break my battery door clip?
- My SDS100 is not being recognized by my computer
- I have lost audio on my SDS100 even though it appears to be tracking/scanning
- My SDS100 display goes blank. How can I fix this?
- My SDS100 has stopped picking up any signals
- See the SDS100 stopped receiving Thread
- Why does my SDS100 Scan So Slowly?
- See the SDS100 Scans Very Slow Thread
- How can I find Information on the SDS100 USB / Power Cable?
- See the SDS100 USB / Power cable Thread
- Reported Issues - SDS200
- 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
- Also see the SDS200 hum was fixed but came back Thread
- Im getting a SD Card Access Error (SDS200). How do I resolve it?
- How Do I Set the Backlight?
- See the SDS200 Set the Backlight Thread
- Why am I seeing a RSSI Value of -1004?
- What causes the display to flicker?
- See the SDS200 Screen Flicker Thread
YouTube Videos
- How can I find relevant YouTube videos on these scanners?