I purchased my SDS 100 back in December 2018 and this past year my unit has become virtually deaf to RF. My unit often can’t even lock onto a control channel and shows around -97 RSSI and zero bars when my BCD436, BCD396 (all 3 portables on stock rubber duck) and BCD996 have full bars. Virtually deaf to the entire spectrum, regardless of what kind of antenna I am using, any distance from a simulcast site.
I’ve tried every filter. The only thing I can get to work (and this is still not consistent) is to turn my squelch down to 0 and filter off. However, this leaves the reception not reliable.
One other thing to note, when I don’t have any scan lists selected, there is a crackling noise on the radio when it says nothing to scan…I’ve been told by others here these all may be signs of cold solder on these units?
What is the term of warranty repair for these types of issues? This is an issue that has progressively become worse with time. The unit receives noticeably worse than it did before when it was first purchased.
I’ve tried every filter. The only thing I can get to work (and this is still not consistent) is to turn my squelch down to 0 and filter off. However, this leaves the reception not reliable.
One other thing to note, when I don’t have any scan lists selected, there is a crackling noise on the radio when it says nothing to scan…I’ve been told by others here these all may be signs of cold solder on these units?
What is the term of warranty repair for these types of issues? This is an issue that has progressively become worse with time. The unit receives noticeably worse than it did before when it was first purchased.
When was that?
