SDS150: Uniden's Official SDS150 Tech Discussion

[jasonhouk]

Uniden's SDS150 start shipping to early adopters next week. Please use this thread for tech support/discussions including but not limited to:

• True I/Q™ Scanner:
  • Exceptional digital performance in simulcast areas
• Built in GPS Receiver
• U/Aware App Connectivity:
  • Smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth® low energy (BLE)
• Multi-system Support:
  • TrunkTracker X
  • APCO P25 Phase I & II
  • Motorola, EDACS, LTR
  • DMR Tier III*, Hytera XPT*, Single-Channel DMR*
  • NXDN 4800/9600*, EDACS ProVoice*
• Location-Based Scanning With USA/CANADA radio database
• Charge Cradle with extra battery charging slot (Extra battery sold separately)
• Recording, Playback, & Replay
• Bright, High Visibility Color LCD with Full Color Customization
• Waterfall Feature Included
• Close Call™ RF Capture
• Custom Alerts & Favorites Lists
• USB Type-C® Charging & PC Programming
• Rugged & Water-Resistant (JIS4/IPX4)
• Fire Tone-Out & S.A.M.E. Alerts
• Preemptive & Priority Trunking
• Enhanced Memory & Dynamic Channel Management
• MicroSD Card Installed (Expandable)
• Weekly Database Updates via Sentinel Software
• Backlit Keypad & Soft Keys for Intelligent User Interface
• Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• Frequency Coverage:
  • 25-512 MHz, 758-824MHz, 849-869MHz, 894-960MHz, 1240-1300Mhz

*Paid upgrades required for DMR, NXDN, and ProVoice

 

[Trucker700]

Jason, any idea when next week they will start shipping? I know that originally it was stated that shipping would start between December 5th and 12th. Now that you have said next week, can you pin it down further or is this actual shipping date up to the retailer? Or possibly Uniden is setting the shipping date from all retailers.
James

 

[Ubbe]

Multi-system Support: Is it a technical issue that prevents dPMR to be available in the US version, some issues with licensing ?
Preemptive &Priority Trunking: Are preemptive priority available in all system types or only in a few selected?

/Ubbe

 

[jasonhouk]

Jason, any idea when next week they will start shipping? I know that originally it was stated that shipping would start between December 5th and 12th. Now that you have said next week, can you pin it down further or is this actual shipping date up to the retailer? Or possibly Uniden is setting the shipping date from all retailers.
James

I really don’t have an answer, I can confirm that I have not received a production unit tracking number as of yet, however I’m still in Southwest Florida. Hopefully I get mine early next week as well!

 

[buddrousa]

They are shipping now got my notice and fedex tracking number

 

[jasonhouk]

Latest Version 3.00.00
Sentinel 3.00.00 download link

2.05.03 --> 3.00.00

• Added support for SDS150.
• Support for switching headphone audio output phase has been added (SDS100).

 

[Trucker700]

Thanks for the link. Now all I need is the SDS150 to have everything I need.
James

 

[buddrousa]

Yes thankyou Jason

 

[Chris0516]

@jasonhouk Just upgraded to 3.00

 

[Chris0516]

@jasonhouk I forgot to ask this, earlier. While I haven't experienced any with my SDS100. Will the Li-ion battery problems be the same, with the SDS150?

 

[jasonhouk]

@jasonhouk I forgot to ask this, earlier. While haven't experienced any with my SDS100. Will the Li-ion battery problems be the same, with the SDS150?

No issues with the battery as the SDS150 uses different cell technology.

 

[chipk30]

Uniden's SDS150 start shipping to early adopters next week. Please use this thread for tech support/discussions including but not limited to:

• True I/Q™ Scanner:
  • Exceptional digital performance in simulcast areas
• Built in GPS Receiver
• U/Aware App Connectivity:
  • Smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth® low energy (BLE)
• Multi-system Support:
  • TrunkTracker X
  • APCO P25 Phase I & II
  • Motorola, EDACS, LTR
  • DMR Tier III*, Hytera XPT*, Single-Channel DMR*
  • NXDN 4800/9600*, EDACS ProVoice*
• Location-Based Scanning With USA/CANADA radio database
• Charge Cradle with extra battery charging slot (Extra battery sold separately)
• Recording, Playback, & Replay
• Bright, High Visibility Color LCD with Full Color Customization
• Waterfall Feature Included
• Close Call™ RF Capture
• Custom Alerts & Favorites Lists
• USB Type-C® Charging & PC Programming
• Rugged & Water-Resistant (JIS4/IPX4)
• Fire Tone-Out & S.A.M.E. Alerts
• Preemptive & Priority Trunking
• Enhanced Memory & Dynamic Channel Management
• MicroSD Card Installed (Expandable)
• Weekly Database Updates via Sentinel Software
• Backlit Keypad & Soft Keys for Intelligent User Interface
• Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
• Frequency Coverage:
  • 25-512 MHz, 758-824MHz, 849-869MHz, 894-960MHz, 1240-1300Mhz

*Paid upgrades required for DMR, NXDN, and ProVoice

Jason: Thank you for posting this! I look forward to reading this thread. Crazy story: I ordered my 150 the day it was first offered. On Dec. 1 my local city PD went encrypted. Talk about a big downer!!! Oh well...there will still be a bunch for me to listen to. But still........

 

[KevinC]

Don't forget to update the FW when you receive yours...

https://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS150FirmwareUpdate

1.00.43 Main (12/4/2025)​

• Fixed an issue where the P25 Inband Voice & Data control channel was incorrectly recognized.
• Fixed an issue where a click sound could be heard when displaying "LINK" in P25 Conventional mode.
• Fixed an issue when receiving ProVoice.
• Fixed an issue with control channel handoff.

Nice to see they added the fix for the IV&D issue I reported several years ago in the SDS100/200.

 

[richardbritt]

Jason, What's the cell technology for the Sds100 vs the 150? Aren't they both Lithium Ion? Or is the 150 Lithium Ion and the 100 Lithium Polymer? Thank you

 

[RandyKuff]

Don't forget to update the FW when you receive yours...

https://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS150FirmwareUpdate

1.00.43 Main (12/4/2025)​

• Fixed an issue where the P25 Inband Voice & Data control channel was incorrectly recognized.
• Fixed an issue where a click sound could be heard when displaying "LINK" in P25 Conventional mode.
• Fixed an issue when receiving ProVoice.
• Fixed an issue with control channel handoff.

Nice to see they added the fix for the IV&D issue I reported several years ago in the SDS100/200.

@jasonhouk gets things accomplished... Not like somebody else we know...
I'm glad to see him here as a Uniden Rep now...

 

[buddrousa]

That is why I told him what I did the first day he posted his new position.
Jason is a person that cares about the hobby.

 

[jasonhouk]

Jason, What's the cell technology for the Sds100 vs the 150? Aren't they both Lithium Ion? Or is the 150 Lithium Ion and the 100 Lithium Polymer? Thank you

Correct, the 150 is lithium ion 2 18,650 cells in parallel and the 100 was lithium polymer pouches, 3 cells I believe.

Picture of the engineering sample sent to me back in march:

 

[jasonhouk]

Don't forget to update the FW when you receive yours...

https://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS150FirmwareUpdate

1.00.43 Main (12/4/2025)​

• Fixed an issue where the P25 Inband Voice & Data control channel was incorrectly recognized.
• Fixed an issue where a click sound could be heard when displaying "LINK" in P25 Conventional mode.
• Fixed an issue when receiving ProVoice.
• Fixed an issue with control channel handoff.

Nice to see they added the fix for the IV&D issue I reported several years ago in the SDS100/200.

Thank you for posting Kevin! We have asked that the 100/200 FW that fixes the same above are released next week as well. I'll advise what we hear.

 

[RandyKuff]

Correct, the 150 is lithium ion 2 18,650 cells in parallel and the 100 was lithium polymer pouches, 3 cells I believe.

Picture of the engineering sample sent to me back in march:

View attachment 193424

I have a lot of items that I use 18650's and 21700.s in...
Never had an issue with that type of LIION battery....

 

[wtp]

i can say yes to pouches...
there are 3 in there.