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

[Peerlessk]

So Im stuck with the update that has the “original” setting ? Down the road I’m forced to update because of better firmware and lose the original setting ?

 

[WX4JCW]

So Im stuck with the update that has the “original” setting ? Down the road I’m forced to update because of better firmware and lose the original setting ?

No just revert back


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[Synchro39]

can somebody post a link to the firmware with the original setting option i was too late to get this version i got only the one without this option

thanks

 

[Peerlessk]

No just revert back


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So Im stuck with the update that has the “original” setting - I forgot to delete the first part of my question . I too would like the original option to stay in place

 

[werinshades]

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.

Agreed. I'm happy this is working for some. I was one of the fortunate ones who's analog intermod wasn't bad unless I was up against the source (by the north end of Midway Airport for example) This doesn't happen all the time and I drive by it the problem dissipates rapidly. I reverted back to the 1.06 firmware which has worked best for me.

So Im stuck with the update that has the “original” setting ? Down the road I’m forced to update because of better firmware and lose the original setting ?

 

[n2pqq]

I have a system that has a RSSI of 35
I am able to receive this system with no problems .
When new firm wear is installed system can no longer
be heard.

Would it be possible to make a firmware upgrade
where you could adjust the Rf on a system by system basis ?

Reverted back to old firmware and system is received once again.
Maybe a adjustable Rf filter could be employed .

 

[Peerlessk]

Can anyone confirm or deny with the new setting under global that normal be the same as original ? For those wanting to keep the new update . And would normal option be the same as before before any RF options /firmware or before the update was revised ? Hand me the aspirin

 

[WX4JCW]

I'm in Knoxville today, with the old firmware I could monitor TACN and others pretty good, with the new firmware in either inverted or normal I have almost NO signal on any site, I'm thinking filters are very bad for P25, so original may have been a test but seriously this just wiped out most of the traffic, i am reverting to the previous build until this gets sorted out

 

[mule1075]

I'm thinking filters are very bad for P25, so original may have been a test but seriously this just wiped out most of the traffic

The filters have not degraded P25 performance on a simulcast system I monitor. They have had good results on problems I have had Uhf Analog conventional.

 

[werinshades]

I'm in Knoxville today, with the old firmware I could monitor TACN and others pretty good, with the new firmware in either inverted or normal I have almost NO signal on any site, I'm thinking filters are very bad for P25, so original may have been a test but seriously this just wiped out most of the traffic

Your findings are consistent with mine and a few others monitoring these types of systems.

 

[WX4JCW]

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[werinshades]

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Yes...that's exactly my results as well. It reminds me of the scanner's performance when the Attenuator is turned on and off. I'm sure this will be resolved in a future firmware upgrade.

 

[sibbley]

Can anyone confirm or deny with the new setting under global that normal be the same as original ? For those wanting to keep the new update . And would normal option be the same as before before any RF options /firmware or before the update was revised ? Hand me the aspirin

As I understand it, "original" is not having the filter at all. "Normal" is the filter applied un-inverted. I believe if you've updated to the newest firmware as of today, you have lost the un-filtered option altogether.

 

[caldwest]

Pretty much the same experience for me. After the software upgrade, the simulcast system that I monitor had a RSSI of low -90s to about -110, fluctuating D-Errors from 0 to 15, and fluctuating signal strength bar (3-5 bars).

A little while ago I set the global to "original": RSSI is now 60s to 80s, D-Erros are mostly 0-2, but occasionally go up to 10 without any audio distortion, and the signal strength bar remains a consistent 5 bars.

I don't believe that the firmware upgrade was beneficial for me.

 

[Peerlessk]

As I understand it, "original" is not having the filter at all. "Normal" is the filter applied un-inverted. I believe if you've updated to the newest firmware as of today, you have lost the un-filtered option altogether.

Thanks . That’s unfortunate to me

 

[mikeshepard]

UPMAN, Add me to the chorus of add "original" to the options. New update giving me RSSI from 35 to 60s. This is not an improvement it's a performance killer.

 

[Frankhappyg]

So what I’m gathering is stick with the first update (which is working well with me on normal mode) and don’t do the second (latest) update.
Got it.


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[TailGator911]

I'm not understanding most of this, but seeing there was a new firmware to be had I did update my radio as I always do. I was getting RSSI values of 85-91 on my local system and it has now dropped to 60-something. I am not hearing some channels anymore. My vhf/uhf analog performance on my SDS100 was as good as or better than my 536 and other scanners and I have never complained about that. I cannot hear my local airport towers now. So it is safe to say this fw update was not good for me. How do we reverse this?

JD
kf4anc

 

[RCjim]

Quick question can I just pick the setting and click enter and go back scanning or do I need to reboot the scanner first?

 

[Frankhappyg]

Quick question can I just pick the setting and click enter and go back scanning or do I need to reboot the scanner first?

Just click enter


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