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** 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 | ||
* '''The latest version of Sentinel?''' | * '''The latest version of Sentinel?''' | ||
| − | ** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com | + | ** Go to the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] article |
| + | * '''A copy of the USB Serial Drivers?''' | ||
| + | ** The serial driver can be found as a zip file link [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP here] '''Note:''' The x36 and SDS versions are the same | ||
==Third Party Accessories== | ==Third Party Accessories== | ||
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| − | *{{Thread| | + | * '''What is the maximum size SD card supported by these radios?''' |
| − | + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|440839-sds200-100-maximum-sd-card-size.html|SDS200-100 Maximum SD Card Size}} | |
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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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| + | * [http://dxatlas.com/omnirig/?fbclid=IwAR18tY-RYcStC7u4gojCWrfKSdUbbL6e1qb8WSeHUWwqPznNAO2dUXVKcuo Omnirig] can perform CAT control over these radios. See the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/273230576919284 Free Scanner Software] Facebook group for instructions and the required .ini file | ||
* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan] Full Featured Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software | * [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan] Full Featured Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software | ||
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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 | **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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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here | ** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here | ||
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==Reported Issues and Questions== | ==Reported Issues and Questions== | ||
===How do I...=== | ===How do I...=== | ||
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| + | * '''Reset the scanner back to factory defaults?''' | ||
| + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|418313-sds200-reset-how-to.html|How to reset a SDS200 back to factory defaults}} | ||
* '''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}} | ||
** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391390-new-sds200-owner.html|New SDS200 Owner}} | ** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|391390-new-sds200-owner.html|New SDS200 Owner}} | ||
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| + | * '''Set Up Trunking?''' | ||
| + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-prospective-owners.249|438488-sds200-trunking-help.html|SDS200 Trunking Help}} | ||
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| + | * '''How do I fix a NOTHING TO SCAN error?''' | ||
| + | **See the [[Nothing to Scan]] article | ||
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| + | * '''How do I set up I-Call (also known as Private Call)? | ||
| + | ** See this [http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/100_200.shtml#edit_frequency section] in the Easier to Read Manual | ||
* '''Change the Opening Screen?''' | * '''Change the Opening Screen?''' | ||
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|395234-opening-screen-for-sds100-200.html|Change the SDS100 and 200 Opening Screen}} | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|395234-opening-screen-for-sds100-200.html|Change the SDS100 and 200 Opening Screen}} | ||
| + | ** {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|438547-sds100-startup-screen-says-sds200.html|SDS100 Startup Screen Says SDS200}} | ||
* '''Connect to my SDS200 via WiFi?''' | * '''Connect to my SDS200 via WiFi?''' | ||
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#With the Windows Explorer program that handles files, (or just hold down the Windows button and E on the PC keyboard and click on the SD card) | #With the Windows Explorer program that handles files, (or just hold down the Windows button and E on the PC keyboard and click on the SD card) | ||
#Go into the SD card drive and down into the ''BCDx36HP'' folder and into the ''Debug'' folder. | #Go into the SD card drive and down into the ''BCDx36HP'' folder and into the ''Debug'' folder. | ||
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| + | * '''Use / Learn about LCN Finder?''' | ||
| + | ** [http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/100_200.shtml#Using%20Analyze LCN Finder (Easier to Read SDS100 / SDS200 Manual] | ||
| + | ** {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|439098-lcn-finder-need-help.html|LCN Finder Need Help}} | ||
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| + | * '''Use or fix an issue using my own GPS?''' | ||
| + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|372781-how-to-make-a-gps-for-the-sds-100-42.html|How to Make a GPS for the SDS100 for USD42}} | ||
| + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|442633-help-troubleshooting-diy-gps-for-sds100.html|Help Troubleshooting a DIY GPS for SDS100}} | ||
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===Reported Issues - SDS100=== | ===Reported Issues - SDS100=== | ||
* '''What is the purpose of the evidently unused hole on the back of the SDS100?''' | * '''What is the purpose of the evidently unused hole on the back of the SDS100?''' | ||
** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|423864-hole-on-backside-of-sds100-unit.html|Hold on backside of SDS100}} | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|423864-hole-on-backside-of-sds100-unit.html|Hold on backside of SDS100}} | ||
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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?''' | ||
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* '''Why did my SDS100 Suddenly Stop Receiving?''' | * '''Why did my SDS100 Suddenly Stop Receiving?''' | ||
** 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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* '''My SDS100 is not being recognized by my computer''' | * '''My SDS100 is not being recognized by my computer''' | ||
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* '''How can I find Information on the SDS100 USB / Power Cable?''' | * '''How can I find Information on the SDS100 USB / Power Cable?''' | ||
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392091-power.html|SDS100 USB / Power cable}} | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392091-power.html|SDS100 USB / Power cable}} | ||
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* '''Can I Change the Colors/Lettering on my SDS100?''' | * '''Can I Change the Colors/Lettering on my SDS100?''' | ||
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* '''What is causing static on VHF and UHF analog frequencies?''' | * '''What is causing static on VHF and UHF analog frequencies?''' | ||
**See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393474-sds100-static-on-vhf-uhf-analog-channels.html|Static on VHF UHF Analog Frequencies}} | **See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393474-sds100-static-on-vhf-uhf-analog-channels.html|Static on VHF UHF Analog Frequencies}} | ||
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*'''Why does the SDS100 seem to miss transmissions other scanners hear?''' | *'''Why does the SDS100 seem to miss transmissions other scanners hear?''' | ||
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners.82|428585-bcd436hp-vs-sds100-missing-transmissions.html|BCD436HP vs. SDS100 Missing Transmissions}} | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners.82|428585-bcd436hp-vs-sds100-missing-transmissions.html|BCD436HP vs. SDS100 Missing Transmissions}} | ||
| + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|437656-sds-100-won%E2%80%99t-receive-but-436-hear-the-same-channels-next-to-it.html|sds-100-wont-receive-but-436-hear-the-same-channels-next-to-it}} | ||
===Reported Issues - SDS200=== | ===Reported Issues - SDS200=== | ||
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** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393358-unauthorized-modification-to-fix-hum.html|Unauthorized Modification To Fix Hum}} | ** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|393358-unauthorized-modification-to-fix-hum.html|Unauthorized Modification To Fix Hum}} | ||
** {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|437061-sds200-possible-hum.html|SDS200 Possible Hum}} | ** {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|437061-sds200-possible-hum.html|SDS200 Possible Hum}} | ||
| − | + | ** {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|426191-sds200-background-noise-finally-resolved-by-uniden.html|SDS200 Background Noise Finally Resolved by Uniden}} | |
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* '''How Do I Set the Backlight?''' | * '''How Do I Set the Backlight?''' | ||
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** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums-82|427549-sds200-freezing-issue.html|SDS200 Freezing Issue}} | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums-82|427549-sds200-freezing-issue.html|SDS200 Freezing Issue}} | ||
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| − | ** See the {{Thread|uniden- | + | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|443227-slow-scan-speed.html|SDS200 Slow Scan Speed}} |
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==DMR MOTOTRBO Programming== | ==DMR MOTOTRBO Programming== | ||
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** [https://tinyurl.com/2p9fpsu6 Microsoft Bing SDS100 Scanner Help] | ** [https://tinyurl.com/2p9fpsu6 Microsoft Bing SDS100 Scanner Help] | ||
** [https://tinyurl.com/2ux6m9s2 Microsoft Bing SDS200 Scanner Help] | ** [https://tinyurl.com/2ux6m9s2 Microsoft Bing SDS200 Scanner Help] | ||
| + | ** [https://www.youtube.com/user/UnidenUpman/featured Uniden UPMan Channel] | ||
==Reflectors and Message Boards== | ==Reflectors and Message Boards== | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 2 July 2022
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
- Sentinel (Uniden's software) questions and answers should be found in Sentinel for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP/SDS100/SDS200
- 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
- I lost my owners manual. Where can I download a replacement?
- SDS100 Owner's Manual (PDF)
- SDS200 Owner's Manual (PDF)
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 Sentinel (Uniden software) article
- A copy of the USB Serial Drivers?
- The serial driver can be found as a zip file link here Note: The x36 and SDS versions are the same
Third Party Accessories
- What is the maximum size SD card supported by these radios?
Third Party Software Support
- NOTE: Only Sentinel can apply any firmware fixes. No other third party app is capable of this.
- NOTE: Freescan does not work with these scanners due to the different DMA structure
- Butel ARC536 Software Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software (use promo code RADIOREF for 20% discount)
- Forum Support can be found here
- 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
- Omnirig can perform CAT control over these radios. See the Free Scanner Software Facebook group for instructions and the required .ini file
- ProScan Full Featured Favorites Editor and Remote Control Software
- Scanner Remote For the Mac
- See the New free scanner software available in the apple mac app store Thread for more information
Reported Issues and Questions
How do I...
- Reset the scanner back to factory defaults?
- Get Started For The First Time?
- Set Up Trunking?
- See the SDS200 Trunking Help Thread
- How do I fix a NOTHING TO SCAN error?
- See the Nothing to Scan article
- How do I set up I-Call (also known as Private Call)?
- See this section in the Easier to Read Manual
- Change the Opening Screen?
- Connect to my SDS200 via WiFi?
- Copy Data from my SDS100 to a SDS200?
- See the Set Up my new SDS200 Thread
- 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?
- SDS100 SDS200 Filter Settings (PDF)
- See the Global Filter Settings Spreadsheet and Information Thread
- See the SDS200 Filter Settings Thread
- See the What is the difference with all the filters in the SDS100 Thread
- See the Global Filter Modes Thread
- See the The Art Of Filtering Thread
- See the SDS100 Filter Failure Thread
- See the What is the Difference With All the Filters in the SDS100? Thread
- Add a Bandscope?
- Find the keypad shortcuts?
- They are listed in the manual and also in the SDS100 Keypad Shortcuts Thread
- Customize my display?
- Add a Priority Channel Without Using Sentinel?
- Manually add a P25 Frequency to any list?
- Fix a problem where Win7 cant find a specified file?
- I suspect I have issues with local FM BCers overloading my scanner. What are some good FM traps to use on these scanners?
- Create a debug log so I can diagnose a possible issue?
- Hold down the Avoid button and power on the scanner. Keep holding it until the favorite lists starts to load.
- Then go to the scanner menu and choose Setting and you should find a Set Debug Log Mode menu.
- Go in there and select SD Card and then exit out to normal scan mode.
- Let it scan for a minute or two and then connect the USB cable to scanner and PC and select Mass Storage Mode.
- With the Windows Explorer program that handles files, (or just hold down the Windows button and E on the PC keyboard and click on the SD card)
- Go into the SD card drive and down into the BCDx36HP folder and into the Debug folder.
- Use / Learn about LCN Finder?
- Use or fix an issue using my own GPS?
Reported Issues - SDS100
- What is the purpose of the evidently unused hole on the back of the SDS100?
- The SDS100 battery gets very hot / fails prematurely. What is wrong?
- See the SDS100 Battery Issues Thread
- Why did my SDS100 Suddenly Stop Receiving?
- See the SDS100 Stopped Receiving Thread
- 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?
- Why does my SDS100 Scan So Slowly?
- See the SDS100 Scans Very Slow Thread
- See the Slow scanning with the SDS100 Thread
- See the SDS100 Slow Scanning Thread
- How can I find Information on the SDS100 USB / Power Cable?
- See the SDS100 USB / Power cable Thread
- Can I Change the Colors/Lettering on my SDS100?
- What is causing static on VHF and UHF analog frequencies?
- Why does the SDS100 seem to miss transmissions other scanners hear?
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
- SDS200 hum was fixed but came back Thread
- SDS200 Hum as of 8-15-2019 Thread
- Using the NMP200 Thread
- SDS200 audio hum problem fixed now? Thread
- Unauthorized Modification To Fix Hum Thread
- SDS200 Possible Hum Thread
- SDS200 Background Noise Finally Resolved by Uniden Thread
- 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
- Why does the SDS200 freeze up?
- See the SDS200 Freezing Issue Thread
- The SDS200 is scanning very slowly
- See the SDS200 Slow Scan Speed Thread
DMR MOTOTRBO Programming
NXDN Discussions
- See the NXDN Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners article
YouTube Videos
- How can I find relevant YouTube videos on these scanners?