SDS100/SDS200: Firmware update available for SDS200/SDS100

[RichardKramer]

I don't have the SDS series scanners; with this update with the earphone jack low volume issue; do you get full volume out with a non amplified lapel speaker?
If so; can the 436 series scanner get a similar update for the earphone jack?

 

[jasonhouk]

On a different note, I am wondering if our new Uniden rep is the same Jason whom left the Unication few years ago ?

I am not or have not been affiliated with Unication. However, I utilize a G5 device for comparison testing and personal use.

 

[buddrousa]

@jasonhouk
Morning Jason very glad to see you in this position. I know you are not UPMan but you were a very close ally and care about the industry.

 

[pro106import]

Regarding the "Enhanced squelch sensitivity and control for WFM/FMB modes. (with Sub)" update, has anyone noticed anything different with the squelch? And where do you control the sensitivity besides the normal 0-15 digital settings. The #2 setting (first setting that closes the squelch) is still to tight for me. No difference noted here.

 

[jasonhouk]

Regarding the "Enhanced squelch sensitivity and control for WFM/FMB modes. (with Sub)" update, has anyone noticed anything different with the squelch? And where do you control the sensitivity besides the normal 0-15 digital settings. The #2 setting (first setting that closes the squelch) is still to tight for me. No difference noted here.

When testing the device on both local and distant FM stations, I observed that for weaker distant stations, the squelch must be set to a high level (12 or above) to effectively mute a signal at -100 dBm. Updated main/sub fixed this.

 

[pro106import]

When testing the device on both local and distant FM stations, I observed that for weaker distant stations, the squelch must be set to a high level (12 or above) to effectively mute a signal at -100 dBm.

Yes true, but the lower setting sensitivity has not changed where the real issue is. I thought they finally fixed it after myself and many others brought it to their attention way back.

 

[KevinC]

Please continue the "Clicking noise" issue in the existing thread below...

SDS100/SDS200: - Clicking Noise SDS 200

Being concerned what the future might hold for tariffs, I ordered an SDS 200 which arrived today. It was programmed and the firmware updated to the current release. The good news is that I am receiving things from adjacent counties that the 536 that it replaced, did not. The bad news is that...

forums.radioreference.com

 

[KevinC]

Please continue Not finding CC in the existing thread below...

SDS100/SDS200: - Not finding CC

This may happen to the SDS200 also as well as others models, but I've confirmed it on my SDS100. Randomly I turn my SDS100 on and it will show it's sitting on a frequency and will show "DATA", but the system ID, site number and RFSS are blank and it won't receive any calls. Today I confirmed it...

forums.radioreference.com

 

[garys]

Oddly enough, just this morning I was wondering if we'd see more software updates.

 

[XPS720]

Anything for BCD536HP? and Thanks for update on SDS200.

 

[buddrousa]

UPMan posted several times no new features for the x36's due to the limited memory space left in them you should only see updates to fix a problem. The last thing you would want is to introduce a new feature that caused issues and not have the space to fix it.

 

[n3617400]

I may be revealing a secret here, but the SDS100/200 is built on the same processor as the BCD436/536. It has the same amount of memory (flash, RAM).

 

[buddrousa]

Just quoting the designer.

 

[blackbelter]

Thanks for the update, although monitoring the same system, SDS200 is still few seconds behind my G5. I appreciate the R&D supporting the latest update.

 

[dmfalk]

Thanks for the update, although monitoring the same system, SDS200 is still few seconds behind my G5. I appreciate the R&D supporting the latest update.

The Unications are more dedicated monitors than scanners, which is one factor. Also in the SDS units (and any scanner), the more you have to scan, the slower it monitors what it scans. Always keep these in mind.

But yes, firmware R&D and updating is alive and well at Uniden. I'm grateful for that.

 

[blackbelter]

Always keep these in mind.

I am well aware of this factual step.
Thanks

 

[bearcatrp]

Mine updated fine this morning. Glad uniden is still doing updates.

 

[garys]

I updated my SDS200 this morning without issue. It's probably my imagination, but there seems to be better reception on VHF and audio is "crisper." Unless that's related to the squelch update.

Other than that I didn't notice any changes.

 

[LarryVavrek]

Updated my SDS100 no difference noticed.

 

[jasonhouk]

I updated my SDS200 this morning without issue. It's probably my imagination, but there seems to be better reception on VHF and audio is "crisper." Unless that's related to the squelch update.

Other than that I didn't notice any changes.

Squelch update only affected FMB & WFM to my knowledge