SDS100/SDS200: Who's using the SDS100 in NC?

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chris8video

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Who's using the SDS100 in NC? Anyone in the Triad? How's it working? I'm close to making the call on a purchase and I need more opinions.
 

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Who's using the SDS100 in NC? Anyone in the Triad? How's it working? I'm close to making the call on a purchase and I need more opinions.

I have tested (and used) both the SDS100 & SDS200 here in Central NC.
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I'm using SDS100 in Rowan and traveling the state. so far very good performance on Viper and much better than 436 and 996 on some of the newer digital systems.
 

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I'm using SDS100 in Rowan and traveling the state. so far very good performance on Viper and much better than 436 and 996 on some of the newer digital systems.

Good to hear that the hard work that was put into the SDS line was worth it :)
Happy Monitoring!
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My desk at work today....need a couple more ears to keep up :)

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Left to right: Motorola APX 8000XE VHF/UHF/700/800, Uniden SDS100, Motorola APX 6000XE 800Mhz, Uniden SDS200, Motorola APX 6000 800Mhz.

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My desk at work today....need a couple more ears to keep up :)

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Left to right: Motorola APX 8000XE VHF/UHF/700/800, Uniden SDS100, Motorola APX 6000XE 800Mhz, Uniden SDS200, Motorola APX 6000 800Mhz.

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Marshall, what a collection you have. I am seeing the SDS200 for the first time. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Anyone using an SDS100 in Western NC? Any feedback on analog for anyone else that monitors it in NC?
 

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Marshall, do you notice any difference between the SDS100 and the 200 in performance? We are currently in SC but will be moving to eastern NC as soon as we sell our house.
 

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Unboxing my SDS100 - I'm like a kid in a candy store. LOL!

So far I'm just letting it scan through on my zip code and stopping it here and there to listen.

Good reception on VIPER, listening to the working fire in Lexington.

Good reception on Thomasville ASR, hearing police and fire activity.

Picking up High Point Fire, Greensboro Police, Winston-Salem PD and Fire.

Good analog reception on the Davidson County UHF frequencies.

So far so good.

Next step, load Sentinel, create some favorites and customize.

Any questions? Or maybe (preemptive) answers?
 

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how do some ops have the 200 already? beta testers? how does one get this gig? would love to take part in something like that.
 

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Was JUST ABOUT to get an SDS but then decided to wait for the Whistler. And wait. And wait. And wait. May go back to my original idea.
 

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I just purchased a SDS 100 today from Amazon. Should be here Monday. I live in Polk county which is mostly analog but travel a lot to areas with P2 simulcast. I’m looking for a small battery/door that came with them originally if anyone has one they could let go of.


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My buddy has an SDS100 and he's been in Concord this week. He reported poor performance on UASI with his SDS at his hotel near the race track. It did however do slightly better than his 436/536s. Hopefully future firmware updates will help.
 
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