996P2 Question

[N1SQB]

Quick question, I own 2 Uniden SDS200s. Both are racked in my home radio shack. I was thinking about purchasing a 996P2 to monitor the CLMRN while in my car. The size of the SDS200 is not ideal for my vehicle. I really don't want a portable, which is why I am considering a P2. How does it handle simulcasting on the CLMRN?

Manny

 

[nhfdcadet]

not well, youd be better off with a unication in the car, even if it is less than desirable for you, it will out perform the 996

 

[N1SQB]

not well, you'd be better off with a unication in the car, even if it is less than desirable for you, it will out perform the 996

Already own a G3 so I hear you on the Unication performance. Time to invest on a G5+

Thanks for the response!👍

Manny

 

[sefrischling]

I have not had good results with the 996P2. The SDS100 and 200 I have are far superior, as is my G5.

 

[W1KNE]

Quick question, I own 2 Uniden SDS200s. Both are racked in my home radio shack. I was thinking about purchasing a 996P2 to monitor the CLMRN while in my car. The size of the SDS200 is not ideal for my vehicle. I really don't want a portable, which is why I am considering a P2. How does it handle simulcasting on the CLMRN?

Manny

Not good at all. The 996P2 is a step below the 536 in every way possible. But the SDS comparingly to anything else , scanner wise, is night and day better.

 

[N1SQB]

Not good at all. The 996P2 is a step below the 536 in every way possible. But the SDS comparingly to anything else , scanner wise, is night and day better.

I agree 100%. Both my SDS200s are great performers, no dispute there. I had the SDS100, and I sold it. I never really liked it in the vehicle. On long trips within the state, I had to keep it plugged in. The bulky spare battery was something I didn't want to carry around. That's why I was looking into something smaller for the CLMRN, such as the 996P2 or the 325P2, for example. I assume the same issues exist on the 325P2 with regard to the simulcasting on the CLMRN.

Manny

 

[K9KLC]

996P2 is a step below the 536 in every way possible.

I have to agree with this, while I use Unications for my simulcast, the 536 outdid the 996 in almost every test I tried. (well except DMR which the 996 didn't have). For simulcast just get the G5 you're talking about, you'll be glad you did.

 

[W1KNE]

So for my sake, and I've mentioned this a few times here, whenever I travel through CT, if I have the SDS100 on side by side of the 536 in my Jeep, there is zero comparison. The SDS100 blows the 536 out of the water on CLMRN. TGs on SDS remain in the clear, while they break up on the 536. Sometimes I won't even get a transmission on the 536 that the SDS gets. It's clear as day.

 

[N1SQB]

I have to agree with this, while I use Unications for my simulcast, the 536 outdid the 996 in almost every test I tried. (well except DMR which the 996 didn't have). For simulcast just get the G5 you're talking about, you'll be glad you did.

I have experience with the G-series. I own a G-3 VHF/UHF pager. I am 100% satisfied with its performance. G-5 will be the logical next step...