SDS100/SDS200: Housekeeping?

[policefreak]

So on the Uniden x36HP scanners I've been hearing a lot about the housekeeping function which handles data being saved to the SD card such as recorded audio, etc. I am aware that during housekeeping control channel data is temporarily lost for a few milliseconds. I believe there is a way to turn this off on the X36HP scanners, am I right? Does the SDS100 have the housekeeping as well? On my SDS100 I notice that if one TRS is activated and scanning even with solid reception, the signal bars intermittently go out and the "DATA" icon flashes. The frequency of this seems to coincide with the length of the system hold time set in System Options. This would indicate to me that there is some kind of housekeeping type function occuring when the bars go out. Is there a way to turn this off? The reason I am asking is that I notice some problems with the SDS100 losing transmissions on P25 phase 2 audio. I am trying to see if allowing the scanner to stay on the control channel at all times will remedy this. Thanks in advance.

 

[RadioSc]

One way I found out to fix the bars from dropping and disappearing. Is to turn off priority. When you have priority on it temporarily puts the system you scanning on hold. And search conventional channels and systems that are conventional to see if there are traffic

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[doctordialtone]

I am trying to see if allowing the scanner to stay on the control channel at all times will remedy this.

I suggest searching on the word "Housekeeping" to see all of the suggestions and comments by members:

Search results for query: HOUSEKEEPING

forums.radioreference.com

 

[alphaacres]

info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS100FirmwareUpdate#1_09_02_Main_04_05_2019

 

[teknishun]

So on the Uniden x36HP scanners I've been hearing a lot about the housekeeping function which handles data being saved to the SD card such as recorded audio, etc. I am aware that during housekeeping control channel data is temporarily lost for a few milliseconds. I believe there is a way to turn this off on the X36HP scanners, am I right? Does the SDS100 have the housekeeping as well? On my SDS100 I notice that if one TRS is activated and scanning even with solid reception, the signal bars intermittently go out and the "DATA" icon flashes. The frequency of this seems to coincide with the length of the system hold time set in System Options. This would indicate to me that there is some kind of housekeeping type function occuring when the bars go out. Is there a way to turn this off? The reason I am asking is that I notice some problems with the SDS100 losing transmissions on P25 phase 2 audio. I am trying to see if allowing the scanner to stay on the control channel at all times will remedy this. Thanks in advance.

Go into Sentinel and click on your favorites list name. There is a parameter called Hold Time. You can adjust this from 0 to infinity (constant on). There was a great deal of discussion about this in this forum several months ago. You can find more info there.

 

[teknishun]

You do not have to use Sentinel - you can also update the Hold Time parameter from the front panel of the scanner too.

 

[DaveNF2G]

If you have multiple favorites or systems, it is easier with Sentinel.

BTW, system hold time has nothing to do with the original post.

 

[IAmSixNine]

Site hold or TG hold also stop the housekeeping from happening. Well at least it stops the signal from flashing and keeps a constant connection to the CC.