SDS-200 Speaker Noise Again like the 536HP

[allend]

I just ordered one from eBay. Let's see how it is when it comes.

Just keep in mind that this unit does work but you have to really turn up the volume on the scanner in order for the external speaker to work now.

 

[BigC801]

I voted no in the poll as I have no hum in my 200, but it does sound like a 16 year olds 1998 Honda civic with 12's in the trunk. It rattles a vibrates with voice traffic, it hard to understand the voices most of the time.

I also have to turn my volume up to 5 or 6 before I can hear any sound.

 

[maus92]

I voted no in the poll as I have no hum in my 200, but it does sound like a 16 year olds 1998 Honda civic with 12's in the trunk. It rattles a vibrates with voice traffic, it hard to understand the voices most of the time.

I also have to turn my volume up to 5 or 6 before I can hear any sound.

Hmm, I can hear traffic starting at vol 1 using the internal speaker - are you using the ground loop isolator mentioned as a solution for the hum?

 

[BigC801]

Hmm, I can hear traffic starting at vol 1 using the internal speaker - are you using the ground loop isolator mentioned as a solution for the hum?

No volume offset or ground loop isolator, sticking my ear to the scanner I can hear noise at 4, not really a complaint just info.

 

[ColdnFrosty]

I voted no in the poll as I have no hum in my 200, but it does sound like a 16 year olds 1998 Honda civic with 12's in the trunk. It rattles a vibrates with voice traffic, it hard to understand the voices most of the time.

I also have to turn my volume up to 5 or 6 before I can hear any sound.

Only "1" needed here to get audio, but the hum I have is much louder.

 

[maus92]

No volume offset or ground loop isolator, sticking my ear to the scanner I can hear noise at 4, not really a complaint just info.

I would be more concerned about the "rattles and vibrations" that makes it hard to understand voices tbh. Shouldn't do that unless the volume is set way too high.

 

[HNguyenLy]

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned on the thread, so I’m going to post it for posterity. The phone number for Uniden customer service/support is: 1 (800) 297-1023.

Uniden contact page if you prefer to send an email.

Contact Us - Uniden

Based on a recent call, they have reported the noise issues with the SDS200 on to corporate and are awaiting a response. I highly recommend that everyone with this issue call in to report their serial numbers so that the problem is documented.

The skeptical side of me knows that I just put all of this information in to a black box and that Uniden may not do anything with it, however the more optimistic side is hopeful that the problem will be addressed.

For reference, my serial number is: 384Z88001944

 

[m42duster]

Just keep in mind that this unit does work but you have to really turn up the volume on the scanner in order for the external speaker to work now.

I'll check and report how it performs. This unit is going to be used as a dedicated feed. Just hope that feed listeners don't hear it.

 

[Peerlessk]

and Those of you that are still issue free ?

 

[Tramagod]

I am so mad right now. I just got this radio today and plugged in regular ear buds and there is a lot of white noise and it sounds horrible.

also, I plugged in the Vertex MLS-100 speaker and the hissing and the pulsing noise is the same and it is completely worse than the 536HP at this point. I am so shocked and can't believe it at this point. There is like this loud humming noise coming out of the external speaker. Also, I hear it coming out of the internal speaker too.

I never had this issue with any of my BCD996P2 series radios. *****This is a big major Problem*********

Attached is the link for LAPD. You can actually here the humming noise from the external speaker and it does not happen on any of my other radios. I always complained about this issue with the BCD536HP radios when they first were released and this SDS-200 Radio is even worse.

I also have the SDS200 and don’t experience anything like your describing. It sounds better than my X36 radios, but I assumed it was because of a better quality speaker. Are you sure the white noise you’re experiencing isn’t coming from the external speakers/earbuds and not the scanner?


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[Tramagod]

Other new sds200 owners wanna chime in on how their sds200 sounds? And maybe pinpoint why the OP may be having issues

I’ve only had mine for two days but it sounds amazing as compared to both my X36 scanners.


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[KN4C]

Mine has been sounding great since I received it Friday. I have had no problems, knock on wood.


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[ArtU]

Mine sounds on P25 simulcast better than any other scanner I have, and I have had lots of them; , lets get that truth out there. However this has CPU noise in the receiver that gets out the main speaker and external speaker that communications equipment should not have.

It also is showing similar artifacts in the display that seem in time with the CPU noise in the speaker.

 

[KR7CQ]

This is the one I am using

Mpow Ground Loop Noise Isolator... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019393MV2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Thanks for sharing but for some reason that link won't work for me.

 

[TailGator911]

Still no issues here with audio output, speaker noise, or cpu type noises on my SDS200. Audio is so good out of my unit that I doubt I will purchase an external speaker for it as I have done with all of my scanners. Loud, crisp, clear, with nice bass and treble. Instead of the tilted (included) bracket, I purchased a pkg of 4 1" tall round adhesive rubber feet to raise the scanner up to let the speaker breathe. No backlight issues, either. Backlit keypad is not as bright as SDS100 but it is there and not an issue even if it wasn't, as I have an overhead lamp on my scanner nook and can clearly see all base station keypads. Flawless simulcast reception, getting MARCS towers down in Cincy and beyond. vhf/uhf on rooftop yagi is awesome, hearing systems and fire callouts 60 miles away. No lines or flicker on screen. So nothing to report here - I am a happy scanner

JD
kf4anc

 

[ColdnFrosty]

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned on the thread, so I’m going to post it for posterity. The phone number for Uniden customer service/support is: 1 (800) 297-1023.

Uniden contact page if you prefer to send an email.

Contact Us - Uniden

Based on a recent call, they have reported the noise issues with the SDS200 on to corporate and are awaiting a response. I highly recommend that everyone with this issue call in to report their serial numbers so that the problem is documented.

The skeptical side of me knows that I just put all of this information in to a black box and that Uniden may not do anything with it, however the more optimistic side is hopeful that the problem will be addressed.

For reference, my serial number is: 384Z88001944

I filed a ticket a week ago and called today to get a status. They told me exactly what you said, "We're waiting to hear what corporate says."

 

[ColdnFrosty]

It's sounding more and more like it's a vibration noise.

Not at all.

 

[Peerlessk]

Still no issues here with audio output, speaker noise, or cpu type noises on my SDS200. Audio is so good out of my unit that I doubt I will purchase an external speaker for it as I have done with all of my scanners. Loud, crisp, clear, with nice bass and treble. Instead of the tilted (included) bracket, I purchased a pkg of 4 1" tall round adhesive rubber feet to raise the scanner up to let the speaker breathe. No backlight issues, either. Backlit keypad is not as bright as SDS100 but it is there and not an issue even if it wasn't, as I have an overhead lamp on my scanner nook and can clearly see all base station keypads. Flawless simulcast reception, getting MARCS towers down in Cincy and beyond. vhf/uhf on rooftop yagi is awesome, hearing systems and fire callouts 60 miles away. No lines or flicker on screen. So nothing to report here - I am a happy scanner

JD
kf4anc

Could you pass along where you found the feet please . I too am looking to doe this sort of setup without bracket. Would be greatly appreciated if you would share please . Thank you

 

[TailGator911]

Do a search for rubber feet for radios on eBay (what I did) and take a look around, there are many types and sizes to choose from. They have big monster feet and little nubbies and all shapes and sizes in-between. You will see some with adhesive, and if you see some you like without 2-sided adhesive buy some 2-sided Velcro and cut to fit.

8 Tapered Hard Rubber Bumpers “feet” 1" Diameter - With Embedded Washers 1 Inch | eBay

 

[trentbob]

Still no issues here with audio output, speaker noise, or cpu type noises on my SDS200. Audio is so good out of my unit that I doubt I will purchase an external speaker for it as I have done with all of my scanners. Loud, crisp, clear, with nice bass and treble. Instead of the tilted (included) bracket, I purchased a pkg of 4 1" tall round adhesive rubber feet to raise the scanner up to let the speaker breathe. No backlight issues, either. Backlit keypad is not as bright as SDS100 but it is there and not an issue even if it wasn't, as I have an overhead lamp on my scanner nook and can clearly see all base station keypads. Flawless simulcast reception, getting MARCS towers down in Cincy and beyond. vhf/uhf on rooftop yagi is awesome, hearing systems and fire callouts 60 miles away. No lines or flicker on screen. So nothing to report here - I am a happy scanner

JD
kf4anc

So do you want to sell your scanner? The scanner, how much for the scanner? A thousand bucks?, you can always order another one, they're all the same right? hahaha.

Glad to hear your good news, you are a lucky man with your two new radios.