Charlotte-Meck UASI Robotics? SDS200

[hamstang]

I use my 5 year old SDS 200 to monitor UASI in Mecklenburg County. I'm retired and am home most everyday in NW Charlotte with SDS200 frequently on 12-16 hours per day. In the past month or so I've noticed received audio sometimes briefly sounds "robotic" for just a second or so. I hear this mostly on CFD Alarm talkgroup. Antenna is an 800MHz BNC. No programming changed during 5 years except for firmware, DMR, and Waterfall upgrades. Antenna is an 800MHz BNC. Anyone else noticed this?

 

[RaleighGuy]

I thought the UASI used computer voice "Samantha" for alerting.

 

[jake_Braker]

Technically yes, they do use a computerized dispatcher. But I assume OP is saying human voices aren't sounding normal during brief transmissions.
Never experienced this with a scanner.

 

[hamstang]

I'm familiar with Samantha dispatching, but that's not the issue. The brief voice distortion I hear reminds me of Dstar audio anomalies I've heard before.

 

[kg4pbd]

Not sure it's the same issue but since the last SDS firmware updates I've had a lot more issues with distortion on the system, and at times it does have a robotic voice sound to it. I don't notice it on my G5.

 

[jake_Braker]

What's the newest firmware version? I don't believe I'm updated and can verify.

 

[kg4pbd]

What's the newest firmware version? I don't believe I'm updated and can verify.

1.23.07 main / 1.03.05 sub

 

[jake_Braker]

I'll give it a looks over when I get back home.

 

[hamstang]

Not sure it's the same issue but since the last SDS firmware updates I've had a lot more issues with distortion on the system, and at times it does have a robotic voice sound to it. I don't notice it on my G5.

The recent update could be causing the issue possibly.

 

[jake_Braker]

I am not on the newest update, but on the unfortunate side, I am too far to receive the simulcast with the SDS. Just like KG4PBD, I do not have any issues on my G4.

 

[CLTscanner]

@hamstang

I also listen to UASI many hours a day. Specifically CFD and Medic. I will keep an ear out for any robotic traffic. (I haven't noticed anything recently, but I will be more aware with my listening in the future.)

In reference to Samantha, she is a hard working dispatcher! She only takes Mondays off. Hahaha.

 

[hamstang]

Samantha definitely stays busy.