SDS100/SDS200: Firmware Release 1.07.00-1.07.04 Main / 1.02.00 Sub

[werinshades]

Could someone shed some light on what this "Original" setting is? As opposed to the other settings in Sentinel?
Why is it not in Sentinel?
Does it mean the filter is not even utilized? And that prior to this FW it was not even used? But the filter was there??

Ugh, my head is spinning..

No filter used, but the other benefits of the firmware and CPU upgrade apply.

No change in the Phase 2 UID capture. I know it wasn't mentioned in the notes, but it's the one and only feature that Whistler seems to have mastered and maybe in one of the future firmware upgrades in both x36hp and SDS series this can be addressed.

 

[N9PBD]

So the first thing I noticed with this update is that the signal strength of my local 800MHz P25 simulcast system (STARCOM21 - St. Clair County) went from -45 to -84dBm, and the D-Error count went from zero to double and triple digits. I'm less than 1/2 mile from the nearest transmitter site.

Edit: I double checked with my BCD536HP, and the site shows up with full bars, and an RSSI of 415 or better when looking at the ProScan logs.

 

[werinshades]

So the first thing I noticed with this update is that the signal strength of my local 800MHz P25 simulcast system (STARCOM21 - St. Clair County) went from -45 to -84dBm, and the D-Error count went from zero to double and triple digits. I'm less than 1/2 mile from the nearest transmitter site.

I had the same issue on a Starcom site and reverted back to Original setting which you won't find in Sentinel, but in the SDS settings it can be changed.

 

[N9PBD]

I had the same issue on a Starcom site and reverted back to Original setting which you won't find in Sentinel, but in the SDS settings it can be changed.

I tried all of the settings, including original, which is where it is now, and now units are coming in very broken, high error counts, and -101 or worse on the signals strength.

 

[kikito]

I thought I’ve seen the new filter settings on the new Sentinel version just released (2.01.01)?

Edit: OK I see what you guys mean, the ‘Original’ option is not present in Sentinel.

 

[kikito]

For me this new firmware has brought an amazing improvement in reception across all types of digital and analog. I’m picking up stuff from inside my work building that I couldn’t before and the RSSI readings are 20 or more dBs stronger in most signals. So to hear the opposite for other people is baffling. I’m very curious as to what could be going on...

 

[N9PBD]

I tried all of the settings, including original, which is where it is now, and now units are coming in very broken, high error counts, and -101 or worse on the signals strength.

OK, I changed it back to Original, and cycled power on the scanner, and now the signal strength is back up to normal (-40 to -45dBm) for the STARCOM21 control channel. Strange.

 

[rcool101]

For me this new firmware has brought an amazing improvement in reception across all types of digital and analog. I’m picking up stuff from inside my work building that I couldn’t before and the RSSI readings are 20 or more dBs stronger in most signals. So to hear the opposite for other people is baffling. I’m very curious as to what could be going on...

Where did you have the setting?

 

[werinshades]

For me this new firmware has brought an amazing improvement in reception across all types of digital and analog. I’m picking up stuff from inside my work building that I couldn’t before and the RSSI readings are 20 or more dBs stronger in most signals. So to hear the opposite for other people is baffling. I’m very curious as to what could be going on...

As with any firmware change, results vary. I'm glad someone else monitoring a Starcom site confirmed what I also discovered. The Original Setting is not an option in Sentinel only under the Settings (Global Settings) or it's an option under the Site.

 

[kikito]

Where did you have the setting?

I left the settings on the default that the firmware put them to, which I believe is Global - Normal

 

[rcool101]

I left the settings on the default that the firmware put them to, which I believe is Global - Normal

Thanks...Normal seems to be somewhat better for my P25 Simulcast county system

 

[kikito]

Thanks...Normal seems to be somewhat better for my P25 Simulcast county system

Just in case anybody wonders where I’m seeing the improvements for comparison purposes, is on P25 VHF Trunked Phase 1, NXDN9600 VHF/UHF, DMR Trunked CON+ 800MHz, Conventional/OFT DMR UHF, etc.

 

[WX4JCW]

The filters will affect Signal Strength, I was monitoring VIPER and Original was Best inverted was second best, it’s going to take a lot of playing around to get the correct settings, hell this needs a manual in itself


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[WX4JCW]

It would be nice to actually see what mode you are in


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[bravo14]

I've tried global and auto on the fl slers system and the db was about -60ish vs where it was about -100-120. I haven't tried other systems since I was working. I'll tests some fri and make a list.

 

[sibbley]

Setting to Global/Normal has worked well for me on VHF/UHF analog. Better RSSI/lower Noise. By better RSSI, I mean from -90's to -80's. This setting has even helped with some of the local analog police frequencies that have been a problem on scanners for years. Pretty happy with this new setting thus far. I haven't noticed any derogatory effects on P25 PI or PII as of yet.

Great job Upman and the Uniden team. This is an excellent new feature!

 

[N8TXX]

If you don't mind a slower scan, would AUTO be the best setting for Global RF? Or, are there other disadvantages to AUTO?

 

[Frankhappyg]

Best results for me for distant simulcast system signals 45+ miles away went from 1 bar to 2 jumping to 3 bars in Normal Mode.
How or why this works better is baffling,but I’m pleased with the results.


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[TailGator911]

I am wondering if this is something that comes with the new SDS200 that Uniden had success with, then wrote it into the firmware for SDS100 users? Does anyone know the firmware stats for the new SDS200? Sorry if this has already been asked or covered. I'm old and I haven't had my coffee yet

JD
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[EricHoffman]

I just did the firmware update on my SDS100 and I can tell a difference in its sensitivity. I hope this is the beginning of a fix for the UHF/VHF issue people are having. In my area, the UHF has been weak compared to my other radios. On a side note, the 800mhz trunking is fantastic on this radio.