View source for Third Party Accessories and Battery Tips for the 436, 536 and SDS Scanners

Use this article to document tips and recommendations for using the following accessories for the 436, 536 and SDS scanners

==Antennas==
* [https://tinyurl.com/476kpxbx Remtronix REM-820S Portable Antenna (ScannerMaster)]
* {{Thread|scanner-receiver-antennas.80|424906-the-remtronix-842-antenna-review.html|Remtronix 842 Antenna Review}}
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|439693-842b-tri-band-remtroniks-antenna.html|Remtronix 842B Tri Band Antenna}}
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|438671-sds100-recommendation-to-prevent-too-much-stress-on-antenna-connection.html|SDS100 Recommendation to Prevent Too Much Stres on Antenna Connector}}
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|441328-sds-100-antenna.html|SDS100 Antenna}}

==Batteries==
* {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|438717-batteries.html|Batteries}}
===Battery Saving Tips===
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|437321-battery-saving-tips-for-sds100.html|Battery Saving Tips for SDS100}}

==Bluetooth Transmitters==
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|438501-bluetooth-adapter.html|Bluetooth Adapter}}
* [https://tinyurl.com/btzy7d8y Hagibis Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter Receiver (via Amazon)]
* [https://tinyurl.com/2p9bk275 TAOTRONIC Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter and Receiver (via Amazon)]

===Easier to Read Manuals===
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml#battery_option Easier to Read 436 536 Manual - Battery Options]
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/100_200.shtml#battery_option Easier to Read SDS100 SDS200 - Battery Options]
===Internal Charging===
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|387609-safety-alert-sds100-original-thin-battery-severely-swelled.html|Safety Alert - SDS100 Original Thin Battery Severely Swelled}}
===Issues===
* '''The SDS100 battery gets very hot / fails prematurely. What is wrong?'''
** See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|388766-battery-problem-sds100.html|SDS100 Battery Issues}}

* '''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}} 

* '''I have issues with charging my SDS100'''
** 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|391122-set-charge-while-on.html|Set Charge While Turned On}}
** {{Thread|uniden-scanners|392091-power.html|Power and Charging}}
** {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|435863-sds100-long-charge.html|SDS100 Long Charge}}

===Undocumented Tips===

==Batteries - After Market, Chargers, Door Clips==
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|433678-bcd436hp-batteries.html|BCD436HP Batteries}}
* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|434947-opinion-on-smart-charger.html|Opinion on Smart Charger}}
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/383898672397 Uniden SDS100 Scanner Battery Door Clip (eBay)]

==Belt Clips==

==Carrying Cases==

==DC Power Cords==

==Desk Stands==
* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/324357100812?hash=item4b8530950c:g:DH8AAOSweNpfnwsW SDS100 Desk Stand (eBay)]
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/SpectrumForce_Desk_Mounts_s/806.htm SpectrumForce Desk Mounts]
** Put rubber feet on the bottom

==Earphones / Headphones (including Bluetooth)==

==Filters (External)==
*{{Thread|splitters-filters-and-multicouplers.204|394943-fm-bandstop-filter-comparison.html|FM Bandstop Filter Comparison}}

==GPS Functions==
===GPS Models===
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml#using_gps Easier to Read 436 536 Manual - Using a GPS]
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/100_200.shtml#using_gps Easier to Read SDS100 SDS200 Manual - Using a GPS]
* Also see [[GPS Units and Connections]]
===Issues===
* '''Why wont my SDS100 recognize my GPS unit?'''
** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums-82|427717-sds-100-wont-recognize-gps.html|SDS100 Wont Recognize GPS}}

* '''My SDS200 has issues using my GPS / Slow to get a lock'''
** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums-82|427714-sds200-gps-issue.html|SDS200 GPS Issue}}

===Required Accessories===
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_GPS_Receiver_for_Police_Scanners_p/10-732017.htm Uniden GPS Kit BC-SGPS (ScannerMaster)]

==Headphones (including Bluetooth)==

==Mobile Mounts for Portables (SDS100, BCD436HP)==
* {{Thread|the-uniden-tavern.254|379791-bcd436hp-mobile-mount.html|BCD436HP Mobile Mount}}
* [https://tinyurl.com/2p95e4t4 Lido LM-803SP Cup Holder (via DX Engineering)]

==Powered USB Hubs==
* [https://tinyurl.com/2p9fztd2 Sabrent 60W 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub (Amazon)]

==Remote Head==
* [https://touch-scanner.com/ Uniden Remote Head Project]
**{{Thread|uniden-forums.82|396539-uniden-remote-head-project.html|Uniden Remote Head Project}}   '''WARNING:''' Very long thread

==Screen Protectors==
* '''I dont want to scratch the screen.  Are there any screen protectors for the 100?'''
* [https://tinyurl.com/56jnwexx Universal Screen Protector kit (Amazon)]
* [https://www.zipscanners.com/collections/extras/products/scanner-screen-protectors ZipScanners Screen Protectors]

==Secure Digital Cards==
* [[Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards]]

==Various==
* See the pulldowns on the page for a list of accessories
* [http://www.unidenscanners.com/payments.html Uniden Scanners - PayPal page]


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* Return to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
* Return to [[SDS100_and_SDS200_FAQ_Page]]


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