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

[werinshades]

I'm very happy this issue has been addressed and more improvements are probably on the way. Letting each user selectively use this feature is a great idea. What doesn't work for me, is working for others as many other firmware upgrades go. By keeping this on topic and offering constructive criticism will help Paul and the engineers tweak it which benefits all of us.

 

[SteveSimpkin]

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
kf4anc

This new feature was added to the SDS200 in its first firmware update that was posted yesterday.
https://forums.radioreference.com/t...mote-command-spec-posted.382557/#post-3060324

 

[UPMan]

"Original" setting is actually a test setting that keeps the scanner at the pre-update filters. I'll issue an update later that removes this test setting.

 

[mule1075]

"Original" setting is actually a test setting that keeps the scanner at the pre-update filters. I'll issue an update later that removes this test setting.

Can you address any of the things Lindsay brought up in post #13?

 

[werinshades]

"Original" setting is actually a test setting that keeps the scanner at the pre-update filters. I'll issue an update later that removes this test setting.

I'm hoping you reconsider removing this option. Even though this firmware wasn't directly targeted at Digital Trunking systems, myself and another user reported same results on Illinois Starcom system but different sites. Error Code rate doubled and RSS levels suffered as well. I'd still like to benefit from firmware updates (Maybe..Phase 2 UID capture at 100%? )) but if this option is removed and my reception suffers, I'll have to revert back to older firmware. Thanks for addressing these issues..

 

[trentbob]

"Original" setting is actually a test setting that keeps the scanner at the pre-update filters. I'll issue an update later that removes this test setting.

Yeah I was afraid of something like that. Why can't you just leave it for those who for whatever reason (RF environment) the radio works better on original? What is the harm in doing that?... I wouldn't mind the inconvenience of having to manually put it back to original in the radio after each time I use sentinel. Why Force the change on us instead of giving us the option to not use it?

 

[sibbley]

I would also like to have "original" as an option. You know, for "just in case" purposes...

 

[kikito]

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

I agree with that one. To be able to set a field on the Detail mode display would be good.

 

[trentbob]

I agree with that one. To be able to set a field on the Detail mode display would be good.

Along with a keyboard shortcut to make the changes, at least on global anyway.

 

[EricCottrell]

Hello,

Given some of the comments, you may have to reboot the scanner after changing the RF filter settings for it to take full effect. It could be only the enable/disable (going in and out of "original" mode) works.

73 Eric

 

[WX4JCW]

I am in agreement not to get rid of original, there is a definite signal strength difference in fringe areas especially digital original -75DB filters on -115 to -119


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[mule1075]

I am in agreement not to get rid of original, there is a definite signal strength difference in fringe areas especially digital


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A little to late.

SDS100FirmwareUpdate < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

 

[werinshades]

I am in agreement not to get rid of original, there is a definite signal strength difference in fringe areas especially digital original -75DB filters on -115 to -119


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A little to late.

SDS100FirmwareUpdate < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

My understanding is this setting eliminates the new firmware from the scanner without having to download the previous version.

 

[trentbob]

Thanks for listening Uniden. I just programmed my radio to have normal filter on some systems and channels and to have the original setting on other systems and channels. That actually improved overall performance. Now I'm learning that if I update again I will lose that Improvement because you are removing the original option. Way to go. I guess I've made my last update. Certainly helps with the decision on the SDS 200.

 

[trentbob]

Get a new Whistler.. Really?... That's your response? I took a lot of time to find the systems in my area that the filter on normal improved reception. I also found systems and channels that were weakened by the filter and put them on original. This improved overall performance. You have to make a snarky remark like I've done something wrong. Whistler doesn't have nor will they ever have a radio like this. What's wrong with you? If I don't update the radio again I will be able to keep the performance where it is. I'm sorry Uniden didn't listen but they didn't. What's wrong with you?

 

[werinshades]

Hello,

Given some of the comments, you may have to reboot the scanner after changing the RF filter settings for it to take full effect. It could be only the enable/disable (going in and out of "original" mode) works.

73 Eric

Took your suggestion, but unfortunately didn't change anything. I've reverted back to 1.06/1.01.5 and ERR rates and RSSI levels have returned to "normal".

 

[wise871]

This whole topic is somewhat confusing and not quite grasping what is mint by original. Are we talking about 1.05.01 Main / 1.01.05 Sub as original or 1.07.00 Main / 1.02.00 Sub from yesterday. To make it simple, which firmware is generally the best so far? Thankfully I kept copies of all mine.

 

[werinshades]

This whole topic is somewhat confusing and not quite grasping what is mint by original. Are we talking about 1.05.01 Main / 1.01.05 Sub as original or 1.07.00 Main / 1.02.00 Sub from yesterday. To make it simple, which firmware is generally the best so far? Thankfully I kept copies of all mine.

I think that's up to the individual user and his/her findings.

 

[n1chu]

Took your suggestion, but unfortunately didn't change anything. I've reverted back to 1.06/1.01.5 and ERR rates and RSSI levels have returned to "normal".

Eric, this filter is not an audio filter? But instead an RF filter? Meaning my hopes of changing the audio tonal quality would not be addressed by this filter. It’s still all about the scanner being able to hear better on VHF/UHF? Oh well, I guess I’m going to have to resign myself to carrying around a larger external speaker!

 

[trentbob]

Just to clarify a few things for the benefit of all.

When I first installed this update it was within minutes of release. I kind of understood it but then after reading the details I pretty much got it. I appreciated the option called original which basically was as if the new filter was not present and the old filters were being used.

I began testing right away and found that some systems or individual channels where helped by the new filter in normal mode. I also noticed that some systems or channels we're weekend by the new filter and was glad to have the original setting where reception returned to as before. The ability to have these options in addition to globally is to modify each system. In my case some systems got normal option and some systems got original option which optimized the radio.

When upman said he was going to remove the original option in a future update a few of those following the thread responded within minutes saying please don't in so many words.

Maybe there was some type of lack of communication I don't really know but now if you download the update you do not have the original option anymore? so you will take the bad with the good unless you remove the update completely and then you won't have the benefit of the new filter.

I luckily have the option of original and have customized my radio for all systems, basically the new filter is on or it's off, if it's off I have the "original" filter. I will keep these settings by never updating again unfortunately. Unless of course this is made right.

Why all of this is happening the way it is, is something someone else would have to explain but please make it a good explanation, not an excuse.

And please boys, no child like snarky remarks. There are men talking here. We are trying to understand and disect something that is important to us. We are sharing information and giving feedback to Uniden in order to make our radios work better.