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Revision as of 18:33, 26 March 2023
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)
What Must I Do First?
Feature List and Functions Discussions
Bandscope
- See the SDS100 / SDS200 Bandscope Thread
- SDS100 Spectrum Display Waterfall-What Am I Missing? Thread
- SDS200 Waterfall Demo Thread
- Experimental Bandscope Program (Facebook Free Scanner Software group)
DMR MOTOTRBO Programming
Firmware Updates and Support Files
- Where can I find...
- The firmware updates for the SDS100?
- Go to the SDS100 Firmware Twiki page
- See the New SDS Firmware is here Thread
- 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
Global Filters
- 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
Keypad Shortcuts
- They are listed in the manual and also in the SDS100 Keypad Shortcuts Thread
LCN Finder
NXDN Discussions
- See the NXDN Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners article
Reset the Scanner
Issues Discussions
Third Party Accessories and Software
Accessories
Software (not Sentinel)
- 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
YouTube Videos
- How can I find relevant YouTube videos on these scanners?