Compare G4/G5 to SDS100

[IAmSixNine]

Interesting. I find my 2 SDS100 to be comparable to my several G4 units. But I had to put a better antenna on the SDS100 and adjust the filters. A stock SDS100 is not nearly as good as an adjusted SDS100. But frankly its an apples to oranges comparison. Both have strengths and weaknesses. So that's why I have both.

 

[03msc]

Interesting. I find my 2 SDS100 to be comparable to my several G4 units. But I had to put a better antenna on the SDS100 and adjust the filters. A stock SDS100 is not nearly as good as an adjusted SDS100. But frankly its an apples to oranges comparison. Both have strengths and weaknesses. So that's why I have both.

Would definitely be curious as to your adjustments made on your SDS100.

 

[tweiss3]

I have both. The Unication software is annoying, but not exceedingly difficult. I've had the SDS100 the longest, and its great for close call and trips to other places of the state that I'm not exactly sure or prepared to listen to. Paired with the GPS, it take a ton of thinking out of the equation. I like the G4 better for most of my around the house/office/commute. Sound is comparable, but more clear out of the G4. G4 is significantly smaller, and battery life is a "day" for me. SDS100 stays in the truck, plugged in, with GPS all the time. G4 goes with me, and gets tossed on the cradle at the end of the day.

 

[2wayfreq]

I know the ADP/ARC4 world only applies to the G4/G5. But, I can tell you its cruddy. Often, the beginning of a decrypted receive turns to (grinding glass) garbage but then stabilizes. I hope there will be a fix in the future.