Keypad lights

[Peerlessk]

Has no one figured out how to make the kepad brighter . . ..?

 

[jonwienke]

There isn't any adjustment. It is what it is.

 

[Peerlessk]

Then how are other sds200 brighter . That I don’t get . Unless my theory is uniden addresses this later with the ones shipping today

 

[greggk]

You should try using the dimmer option on the SDS 100. It starts at 10% and goes to 100%. This is intended for the brightness of the screen, but it may affect keypad lights as well. Greg

 

[jonwienke]

It only changes screen brightness, not the keypad.

 

[Peerlessk]

Next... would there be a single bulb behind the keypad ? And could that bulb be replaced with a higher value/rated bulb . The thing is when you disable the keypad the the whole panel goes dark other than the screen . That’s why I wondered if if could be an adjustment vs bulb replacement . If this makes sense

 

[jonwienke]

LEDs. Replacing them won't make anything brighter unless you also replace the driver circuit with one that supplies more current.

 

[greggk]

Confucius say Its both easier and cheaper to carry a flashlight.

My keyboard is a little darker on the left side, but still readable. Its the column up/down on the far left. Looks like the LED didn't quite make it that far. I also noticed the other night that he SDS100 has a phosphorescent number display. Greg.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Then how are other sds200 brighter .

If you're watching videos or looking at images, external lighting in relation to the radio or video resolution could also be factors

 

[BigC801]

Then how are other sds200 brighter . That I don’t get . Unless my theory is uniden addresses this later with the ones shipping today

Dim keypads are a design feature according to Uniden! When the 200 first came out when had a big discussion about it, I can't see my keys even in a dark room but was told it's normal.

 

[tumegpc]

Slide this in the USB port of the SDS200 and you'll be able to see the keys with no problem.

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[alphaacres]

What really sucks is the one button you push the most Avoid is the darkest

 

[Robertolson]

I have 2 SDS 200’s and both have very very dim Key back light.......... gotta use the vehicle’s dome light at nite to switch quick keys......