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==Relevant Resource Material==
 
==Relevant Resource Material==
 
*'''Are there any better user manuals for the SDS100 / 200?'''
 
*'''Are there any better user manuals for the SDS100 / 200?'''
**[http://marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual]
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**[http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/100_200.shtml Easier to Read SDS100/SDS200 Manual]  
**[http://marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual]
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**[http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/SDS%20Sentinel.shtml SDS100/200 Sentinel Manual]
  
  
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** [https://www.scannermasterblog.com/sds100-hints-tips-and-faqs/ Scanner Master SDS100 Hints, Tips and FAQs]
 
** [https://www.scannermasterblog.com/sds100-hints-tips-and-faqs/ Scanner Master SDS100 Hints, Tips and FAQs]
 
** [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanners/6200display.html SDS200 Display options and menus] via Universal Radio
 
** [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/scanners/6200display.html SDS200 Display options and menus] via Universal Radio
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* '''I lost my owners manual. Where can I download a replacement?'''
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** [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/SDS100om.pdf SDS100 Owner's Manual] (PDF)
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** [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/SDS200om.pdf SDS200 Owner's Manual] )PDF)
  
  
 
==Firmware and Support==
 
==Firmware and Support==
* '''Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS100?'''
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; Where can I find...
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* '''The firmware updates for the SDS100?'''
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS100FirmwareUpdate SDS100 Firmware Twiki] page
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS100FirmwareUpdate SDS100 Firmware Twiki] page
* '''Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS200?'''
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* '''The firmware updates for the SDS200?'''
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS200FirmwareUpdate SDS200 Firmware Twiki] page
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS200FirmwareUpdate SDS200 Firmware Twiki] page
* '''Where can I find the latest version of Sentinel?'''
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* '''The latest version of Sentinel?'''
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/SDS100Files Support Files for the SDS100] article on the Uniden TWiki
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCDx36HPSentinel Sentinel Versions and Releases] article on the Uniden TWiki
  
  
 
==Third Party Software Support==
 
==Third Party Software Support==
 
* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software] Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
 
* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software] Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
** Forum Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
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** Forum Support can be found [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/scanner-programming-software.89/ here]
  
 
* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan] Full Featured Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
 
* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan] Full Featured Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
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*** Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
 
*** Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
 
*** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
 
*** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
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* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-remote/id1517263102?mt=12 Scanner Remote]  For the Mac
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**See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|408404-new-free-scanner-software-available-in-the-apple-mac-app-store.html|New free scanner software available in the apple mac app store}} for more information
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* {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393944-uniden-wav-files-player-and-organizer.html|Uniden wave files player and organizer}}
  
  
 
==Reported Issues and Questions==
 
==Reported Issues and Questions==
 
; Questions / How do I...
 
; Questions / How do I...
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* '''Get Started For The First Time?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|390239-so-you-have-just-got-your-sds-100-what-is-the-first-thing-you-do.html|New SDS100 owners - first things to do}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391390-new-sds200-owner.html|New SDS200 Owner}}
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* '''Change the Opening Screen?''' 
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|395234-opening-screen-for-sds100-200.html|Change the SDS100 and 200 Opening Screen}}
  
 
* '''Connect to my SDS200 via WiFi?'''
 
* '''Connect to my SDS200 via WiFi?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|385085-wifi-how-are-you-connecting-to-your-sds200.html|Connecting to your SDS200 via WiFi}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|385085-wifi-how-are-you-connecting-to-your-sds200.html|Connecting to your SDS200 via WiFi}}
 
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* '''Replace my programming cable for the 100 / 200?'''
 
* '''Replace my programming cable for the 100 / 200?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|387438-programming-cable-for-sds100-sds200.html|Programming Cable for SDS100 / 200}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|387438-programming-cable-for-sds100-sds200.html|Programming Cable for SDS100 / 200}}
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* '''Learn about the Global Filter Settings?'''
 
* '''Learn about the Global Filter Settings?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|382654-sds100-200-global-filter-setting-spreadsheet.html|Global Filter Settings Spreadsheet and Information}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|382654-sds100-200-global-filter-setting-spreadsheet.html|Global Filter Settings Spreadsheet and Information}}
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|386995-sds200-filter-settings.html|SDS200 Filter Settings}}
  
 
* '''Program a single channel DMR Frequency?'''
 
* '''Program a single channel DMR Frequency?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}}
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** Also see the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|336112-fun-with-dmr-programming-a-single-channel-dmr-system.html|Fun with DMR Programming A Single Channel DMR System}}
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* '''Add a Bandscope?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|390707-sds100-200-bandscope.html|SDS100 / SDS200 Bandscope}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|388961-sds200-bandscope-waterfall-demo.html|SDS200 Waterfall Demo}}
  
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*'''Program a DMR Tier III system?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|386703-trouble-programming-a-tier-iii-dmr-system-lsn-vs-lcn.html|Programming a Tier III DMR System}}
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*'''Find the keypad shortcuts?'''
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** They are listed in the manual and also in the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|371747-sds100-keypad-shortcuts-thread.html|SDS100 Keypad Shortcuts}}
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* '''Program a NXDN Single Frequency vs. a NXDN Conventional Channel?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|379908-nxdn-one-frequency-vs-conventional-nxdn-programming.html|NXDN One Freq vs. NXDN Conventional Programming}}
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* '''Customize my display?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393068-display-setup.html|How do I set up my display?}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393520-background-colors-and-text.html|Background Colors and Text}}
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* '''Add a Priority Channel Without Using Sentinel?'''
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**See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392129-set-a-priority-channel-from-the-radio-not-sentinel.html|Set a Priority Channel From The Radio}}
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* '''Manually add a P25 Frequency to any list?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389057-manually-add-new-p25-frequency-to-any-list.html|Manually Add New P25 Frequency To Any List}}
  
; Reported Issues
 
* '''I have a hum issue on my SDS200. Where can I find more information on how to fix it?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|383938-sds200-hum-reports.html|SDS200 Hum Reports}}
 
** Also see the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391957-sds200-hum-repaired-but-returned.html|SDS200 hum was fixed but came back}}
 
  
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; Reported Issues -SDS100
 
* '''The SDS100 battery gets very hot / fails prematurely. What is wrong?'''
 
* '''The SDS100 battery gets very hot / fails prematurely. What is wrong?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|388766-battery-problem-sds100.html|SDS100 Battery Issues}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|388766-battery-problem-sds100.html|SDS100 Battery Issues}}
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* '''Why did my SDS100 Suddenly Stop Receiving?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|384079-sds100-stopped-picking-up-any-signal.html|SDS100 Stopped Receiving}}
  
 
* '''How did I break my battery door clip?'''
 
* '''How did I break my battery door clip?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|380203-broken-battery-door-clip-due-to-large-battery-tightness.html|Broken battery door clip due to large battery tightness}}  
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|380203-broken-battery-door-clip-due-to-large-battery-tightness.html|Broken battery door clip due to large battery tightness}}  
 
* '''Im getting a SD Card Access Error (SDS200). How do I resolve it?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|385090-sd-card-access-error.html|SDS200 SD Card Access Error}}
 
  
 
* '''My SDS100 is not being recognized by my computer'''
 
* '''My SDS100 is not being recognized by my computer'''
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* '''My SDS100 has stopped picking up any signals'''
 
* '''My SDS100 has stopped picking up any signals'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|384079-sds100-stopped-picking-up-any-signal.html|SDS100 stopped receiving}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|384079-sds100-stopped-picking-up-any-signal.html|SDS100 stopped receiving}}
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* '''Why does my SDS100 Scan So Slowly?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|387996-slow-scan-rate.html|SDS100 Scans Very Slow}}
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* '''How can I find Information on the SDS100 USB / Power Cable?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392091-power.html|SDS100 USB / Power cable}}
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* '''I have issues with charging my SDS100'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392983-charging.html|SDS100 Charging}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393032-sds-100-wont-charge.html|SDS100 Won't Charge}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391122-set-charge-while-on.html|Set Charge While Turned On}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392091-power.html|Power and Charging}}
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* '''Can I Change the Colors/Lettering on my SDS100?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392792-sds-100-lettering.html|SDS100 Display Color Options}}
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* '''What is causing static on VHF and UHF analog frequencies?'''
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**See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393474-sds100-static-on-vhf-uhf-analog-channels.html|Static on VHF UHF Analog Frequencies}}
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; Reported Issues - SDS200
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* '''I have a hum issue on my SDS200. Where can I find more information on how to fix it?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|383938-sds200-hum-reports.html|SDS200 Hum Reports}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391957-sds200-hum-repaired-but-returned.html|SDS200 hum was fixed but came back}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393029-sds-200-hum-as-of-8-15-2019.html|SDS200 Hum as of 8-15-2019}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393075-nmp200.html|Using the NMP200}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392776-audio-hum-problem-from-sr-citizen-question-fixed-now.html|SDS200 audio hum problem fixed now?}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393358-unauthorized-modification-to-fix-hum.html|Unauthorized Modification To Fix Hum}}
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* '''Im getting a SD Card Access Error (SDS200). How do I resolve it?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|385090-sd-card-access-error.html|SDS200 SD Card Access Error}}
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* '''How Do I Set the Backlight?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392298-uniden-sds-200-backlight.html|SDS200 Set the Backlight}}
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* '''Why am I seeing a RSSI Value of -1004?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391973-very-low-rssi-values-of-1004.html|SDS200 Shows RSSI Values of -1004}}
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* '''What causes the display to flicker?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392726-sds200-screen-flicker-resolution.html|SDS200 Screen Flicker}}
  
  

Revision as of 19:58, 29 July 2020

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;


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





Firmware and Support

Where can I find...


Third Party Software Support

  • Butel ARC536 Software Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software is available minus Firmware Updates
    • Forum Support can be found here


Reported Issues and Questions

Questions / How do I...


Reported Issues -SDS100


Reported Issues - SDS200


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