SDS100/SDS200: New SDS Firmware is here!

[eaf1956]

That's news to me, I've never been able to put a firmware update on a SD card that is removed from the radio and inserted in the computer. I've always needed the radio itself with the SD card in its socket.

Can anybody weigh in on this?

I did one (feed) scanner in the radio, the other SDS 200 I took the SD Card out and put it in a USB adapter connected to the computer to update it. Scanner updated when I reinstalled the SD card in it and turned it on. I didn't want to drag the other scanner to the computer so I just took the card. You could do mobile mounted scanner this way.

 

[trentbob]

Yes I have to use an adapter also with my computer when I do editing or database updates but this is great news for me as I was never able to put a firmware update directly on an SD card. It's been so long of course but I remember it not allowing me to do it a long time ago so I never tried again. Was it always like this or did an updated version of Sentinel have anything to do with it? This is great news, thanks everybody!

 

[pboissy]

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@trentbob I took the sd card from my sds200, used an adapter in my laptop, and updated the firmware. It downloads a firmware bin file to the card. When re-installed, it boots up and finishes the update.

That is correct.

 

[Ensnared]

Going to give it a go, weird!

 

[chill30240]

I updated my 200 but 100 said it was up to date.

Mine is doing the same thing. No update as of yet.

 

[Ensnared]

Does this mean the old Sentinel needs to be uninstalled? I am getting the same message, "timed out." I am getting rather annoyed. I am going to put this to rest and return at a later date or time.

 

[garys]

No, the new version over writes the old.

Does this mean the old Sentinel needs to be uninstalled? I am getting the same message, "timed out." I am getting rather annoyed. I am going to put this to rest and return at a later date or time.

 

[captainmax1]

I found this for SDS100
SDS100 Update:
SDS100FirmwareUpdate < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

 

[donc13]

My best *guess* is since @JoeBearcat hasn't posted an update here yet, he was just getting things ready and will make it official soon, as in maybe tommorow

 

[donc13]

I found this for SDS100
SDS100 Update:
SDS100FirmwareUpdate < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

Yes, that's the same notes and version as the SDS200 version.

 

[captainmax1]

Hope they have the update for x36 soon also

 

[tvengr]

It would be interesting to know if the update includes TDMA control channels.

 

[TGuelker]

Actually I am listening via a Bluetooth headphone paired to a USB powered Bluetooth adapter (powered by the USB A port on front of the sds200) plugged into a ground loop eliminator that is plugged into the front headphone jack.

I have a similar setup but a HPII.

This ‘ground loop eliminator’.. I have a constant buzz that I tried to eliminate with ferrite beads, a ground loop eliminator for car audio, all with no change. My knowledge of electronics is basic.
Which ground loop eliminator are you using? Does it go in series with the audio cable?

 

[Enjoi19]

It would be interesting to know if the update includes TDMA control channels.

Nothing in the firmware update notes about it - I'd think that would be something they would include on there since it's a fairly big thing, if they did implement it.

 

[Myles]

Tried taking the SD card out of the SDS100 and putting straight into slot in computer to update and doesn't make any difference if left in scanner or put in slot in computer. Still says "This version of the scanner is the current version."
Will probably have to wait until Monday to see how Uniden responds.

 

[Myles]

Hope they have the update for x36 soon also

I kind of doubt Uniden is supporting updates for the 436 or 536 models anymore. We can always hope.

 

[donc13]

I have a similar setup but a HPII.

This ‘ground loop eliminator’.. I have a constant buzz that I tried to eliminate with ferrite beads, a ground loop eliminator for car audio, all with no change. My knowledge of electronics is basic.
Which ground loop eliminator are you using? Does it go in series with the audio cable?

BESIGN Ground Loop Noise Isolator... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQYN77L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Bluetooth Transmitter for TV PC,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5J2WWD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Bluetooth Earpiece for Cell... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NNFPGJ9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[buddrousa]

If you look up some of the old 436 536 sds100 sds200 threads from UPMAN and the firmware updates were posted for us to download we did them by hand.

 

[dispatch235]

Apparently fyi some of the recently shipped SDS 200's already had this firmware...I've had mine a couple months and noticed when I got it the firmware was newer than what was listed on their website
Updated my sentinel, then checked to make sure and it said firmware was latest version also.

 

[USASA]

Hi all!
Can the firmware be copied from the SD card? If so, can it then be copied to another card and put in the radio updating the firm ware? Is this possible?

Al
U.S.A.S.A.