SDS100/SDS200: Sr. Citizen, Very, Question Re SDS 200 Power Cord, Please ?

[BOBRR]

Hello Folks,

In my 80's now, so please bear with me a bit.

Have a few years old SDS 200 which I haven't used in quite a while.
Would like to get it going again.

Can't find the "power cord" for it.

a. Does it just take a 110 V line, or does it need a brick ?

b. For either, might someone please recommend what I should purchase ?
Amazon would be easiest for me.

Thanks, appreciate the help,
Bob

 

[engine183]

Bob, it needs a "brick". Here is a link to a amazon item that will work for you.

Amazon.com

 

[dave3825]

The wall power plug that came with my sds200 is a AD-1009 with 13.8 volts dc on center pin. The official one from Uniden has a ferrite choke on it. Some of the AD-1009 being sold out there do not have the choke and could let interference into the radio. Bearcat Warehouse, Zip Scanners or Scanner Master would be good places to get a genuine Uniden one.

https://bearcatwarehouse.com/products/ad744

Uniden AD-1009 AC Adapter | Scanner Master

Uniden AD-1009 AC Adapter

www.scannermaster.com

 

[n1chu]

Instead of “Brick” use the term “wall wart”. They are both slang terminologies. Use the one pictured in the previous post. A brick is what you call a radio that has been made inoperative, usually by an unintentional action by the user. It is then “bricked”, referring to a common building brick that simply sits there… it does nothing. Sometimes a “bricked” radio can be brought back to life by doing a master reset, sometimes it has to be sent back for repair. A wall wart is simply referring to that AC to DC converter, a “wart” that appears to be sticking out of your AC outlet.

 

[RandyKuff]

These are referred to as Wall Warts...




These are refered to as Bricks...

 

[fxdscon]

Instead of “Brick” use the term “wall wart”.

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Power "brick" is very common terminology for power adaptors, mostly those that have a line cord, rather than plug directly into the wall, but many others use the term:

Amazon.com : power brick

Power Brick for sale | eBay

Get the best deals for Power Brick at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

www.ebay.com

Power Brick – Universal Substation Grade Power Supply

Power Brick – Universal Substation Grade Power Supply designed for harsh electrical environments. Offers up to 12VA power.

www.electroind.com

 

[StoliRaz]

Just a side note, pay attention to the cord length when you order. I had to order a replacement cord for one of my bct15x twins from Amazon and when it arrived the cord was very short, 3 feet at best. Some of these knockoffs don't give you much to play with

 

[n1chu]

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Power "brick" is very common terminology for power adaptors, mostly those that have a line cord, rather than plug directly into the wall, but many others use the term:

Amazon.com : power brick

Power Brick for sale | eBay

Get the best deals for Power Brick at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

www.ebay.com

Power Brick – Universal Substation Grade Power Supply

Power Brick – Universal Substation Grade Power Supply designed for harsh electrical environments. Offers up to 12VA power.

www.electroind.com

Yes. Understood. The term “brick” has been hijacked, The Ham community first used the term to relate to any dysfunctional radio meaning the same thing as other descriptive slang terms such as boat anchor, paper weight, or door stop! There are many amateur radio licensees that object to these power supplies using the same term created for a dead radio and try to set the record straight. But once it’s out there, it’s a lost cause. My apologies for not relating my post was offered as background relating to its historical common use.

 

[BOBRR]

Hello,

After many, many years, I would like to get my SDS 200 going again.

Read the manual, really, but still confused.

How do I power it ?

Just 6 V dc to the single plug on the back ?

Or, the horiz. 3 pin connector right below it ?

Or, both ?

If only one is used, what is the other for ?

If someone could take pity on a very Sr. Citizen now with this, would be most appreciative.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Enforcer52]

It is normally powered by a 13.6volt wall plug adapter, or vehicle cigarette lighter plug adapter plugged into the 13.6v port. Not sure on the 3 pin port how it is used.

 

[fxdscon]

How do I power it ? If only one is used, what is the other for ?

There was a list of power supplies for the SDS200 posted in your previous thread about this....

SDS100/SDS200: - Sr. Citizen, Very, Question Re SDS 200 Power Cord, Please ?

Hello Folks, In my 80's now, so please bear with me a bit. Have a few years old SDS 200 which I haven't used in quite a while. Would like to get it going again. Can't find the "power cord" for it. a. Does it just take a 110 V line, or does it need a brick ? b. For either, might someone...

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The 3 pin connector is for 12V power supply / automotive installation (the 3 pin cable as well as the wall wart were included with your scanner when you purchased it)

 

[gary123]

I use the barrel connector. It is center (hole) positive and 12 to 13.8v. Give it about 2amps or more and you will be fine.

 

[RMason]

The ac adapter that shipped with sds200 is a AD-1009 with 13.8 volts dc on the center pin. The AD-744 is also sold as a replacement. You might have the ac adapter laying around in a pile of cords somewhere.

The 3-pin connector is typically used in automotive applications.

 

[nessnet]

"Just 6 V dc to the single plug on the back ?":

Whatever you do....
Remember, it is 12VDC

The SDS200 was released as a mobile unit - the 3rd wire on the "the horiz. 3 pin connector" is to connect to a vehicle's dimmer circuit...

 

[donc13]

It is normally powered by a 13.6volt wall plug adapter, or vehicle cigarette lighter plug adapter plugged into the 13.6v port. Not sure on the 3 pin port how it is used.

The 3 pin is the 12v DC input with the middle pin being used to detect if car lights are on and thus dim the display.

The round power socket is for the AC adapter which plugs into a 110v (to 240v) AC input with a 13.8 volt DC output at 3/4 amp. Center pin is the Positive pole.