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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)
  
  
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* '''The latest version of Sentinel?'''
 
* '''The latest version of Sentinel?'''
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCDx36HPSentinel Sentinel Versions and Releases] article on the Uniden TWiki
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCDx36HPSentinel Sentinel Versions and Releases] article on the Uniden TWiki
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==Third Party Software Support==
 
==Third Party Software Support==
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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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* [http://www.mediafire.com/file/aub01jii38mkty4/UniversalScannerAudioPlayer.zip/file Universal Scanner Audio Player]
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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
  
  
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* '''Get Started For The First Time?'''
 
* '''Get Started For The First Time?'''
 
** 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}}
 
** 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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* '''Copy Data from my SDS100 to a SDS200?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|424875-setup-up-my-new-sds200.html|Set Up my new SDS200}}
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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?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}}
 
  
 
* '''Add a Bandscope?'''
 
* '''Add a Bandscope?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|390707-sds100-200-bandscope.html|SDS100 / SDS200 Bandscope}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|390707-sds100-200-bandscope.html|SDS100 / SDS200 Bandscope}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|372410-sds100-spectrum-display-waterfall-what-am-i-missing.html|SDS100 Spectrum Display Waterfall-What Am I Missing?}}
 
** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|388961-sds200-bandscope-waterfall-demo.html|SDS200 Waterfall Demo}}
 
** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|388961-sds200-bandscope-waterfall-demo.html|SDS200 Waterfall Demo}}
  
*'''Program a DMR Tier III system?'''
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*'''Program a DMR system?'''
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** This topic is discussed in the Uniden TWiki [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/DigitalMobileRadioUpgrade#Programming_and_Using_DMR_and_Mo here]
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}}
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** 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}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|386703-trouble-programming-a-tier-iii-dmr-system-lsn-vs-lcn.html|Programming a Tier III DMR System}}  
 
** 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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** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|422525-dmr-help.html|DMR Help}}
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** If you have further questions, view previous discussions or post them on the [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/uniden-tech-support.248 Uniden Tech Support] forum
  
 
*'''Find the keypad shortcuts?'''
 
*'''Find the keypad shortcuts?'''
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* '''Customize my display?'''
 
* '''Customize my display?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393068-display-setup.html|How do I set up my display?}}
 
** 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}}
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; Reported Issues -SDS100
 
; Reported Issues -SDS100
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* '''What is the purpose of the evidently unused hole on the back of the SDS100?'''
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**  See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|423864-hole-on-backside-of-sds100-unit.html|Hold on backside of SDS100}}
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* '''I dont want to scratch the screen.  Are there any screen protectors for the 100?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|372632-screen-protector-found.html|Screen Protector Found}}
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** Also see this [https://tinyurl.com/pnwvd9ce Google search]
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* '''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?'''
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392983-charging.html|SDS100 Charging}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392983-charging.html|SDS100 Charging}}
 
** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393032-sds-100-wont-charge.html|SDS100 Won't Charge}}
 
** {{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}}
  
 
* '''Can I Change the Colors/Lettering on my SDS100?'''
 
* '''Can I Change the Colors/Lettering on my SDS100?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392792-sds-100-lettering.html|SDS100 Display Color Options}}
 
** 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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* '''What causes the display to flicker?'''
 
* '''What causes the display to flicker?'''
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392726-sds200-screen-flicker-resolution.html|SDS200 Screen Flicker}}
 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392726-sds200-screen-flicker-resolution.html|SDS200 Screen Flicker}}
 
  
 
==YouTube Videos==
 
==YouTube Videos==
 
* '''How can I find relevant YouTube videos on these scanners?'''
 
* '''How can I find relevant YouTube videos on these scanners?'''
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkFvwNGe5d4&t=7s Uniden SDS100 Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks Part 1]
 
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Htc5bCqkxp0&t=2s Uniden SDS100 Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks Part 2]
 
 
** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sds+100+programming Generic Search on SDS100 Programming]
 
** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sds+100+programming Generic Search on SDS100 Programming]
 
** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sds+200+programming Generic Search on SDS200 Programming]
 
** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sds+200+programming Generic Search on SDS200 Programming]

Revision as of 15:44, 30 April 2021

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

YouTube Videos