SDS150: New Uniden Scanner announcement at SEMA 2025

[jasonhouk]

Jason can I import my SDS100 list into the SDS150?

I had no issues.

 

[jasonhouk]

I was looking to see if there was a update I don't see one guessing beta version still in use?

There maybe another update to Sentinel this week for us to test. It's 09:41 Monday morning there, we'll see.

 

[Trucker700]

I just noticed your Avatar photo. I am guessing that is the signal strength for each of the GPS satellites the SDS150 is located on to.
James

 

[jasonhouk]

I just noticed your Avatar photo. I am guessing that is the signal strength for each of the GPS satellites the SDS150 is located on to.
James

That is correct.

 

[jasonhouk]

Another GPS information screen in the setting menu:

https://x.com/HoukCC/status/1992631531077087739?s=20

 

[Ubbe]

Any chance there could be an option for auto brightness for the screen?

It's on our wish list for features we want in a Uniden scanner. Mobile phones got a light sensor and adjusts the screen to adapt to the current environment light. If used in a vehicle the screen will change if you go into a darker tunnel or if you get bright sunlight and portable scanners are used in the exact same situations, so why not have a $0.10 light sensor and a couple of transistors to control the backlight.

There could be a setting in the menu how much the sensor should affect the backlight, 25% 50% 100% and if you push on the On/Off/Light button it should toggle between Full/Off/Auto. Uniden can do so many things to improve their scanners, if they only wanted to.

/Ubbe

 

[55engine]

is butel software being built out? for this radio and can we use it for all the other RADIOS? just a question.

 

[buddrousa]

The best guess is it will be an upgraded version that would work with the SDS100 SDS200 and SDS150 from what I have seen the beta testers posted pictures.

 

[rbluesky]

Hi All as with everything that's Brand new and just developed you might want to wait a while and watch the forums about the issues of
the NEW sds150 wait at least 6 to 12 months. the price is now $949.99 a lot of money for a TOY, Buy FOOD clothes and gas instead !
After 10 months and if no BIG issues like the battery burning down your house or car then consider it Maybe. Don't forget a lot of agencies are going to
700 Mhz encrypred, Boston PD did !

 

[LarryVavrek]

Hi All as with everything that's Brand new and just developed you might want to wait a while and watch the forums about the issues of
the NEW sds150 wait at least 6 to 12 months. the price is now $949.99 a lot of money for a TOY, Buy FOOD clothes and gas instead !
After 10 months and if no BIG issues like the battery burning down your house or car then consider it Maybe. Don't forget a lot of agencies are going to
700 Mhz encrypred, Boston PD did !

Until encryption either goes away or a solution to decrypt comes around I'll save the $1000.

 

[trp2525]

is butel software being built out? for this radio and can we use it for all the other RADIOS? just a question.

Butel is currently listing their ARC 536 software for the SDS150 on their website. The same software is also used for the SDS100, SDS200, USDS100 and USDS200.

There is currently a Black Friday special going on which brings the price of ARC 536 Basic down to $31.96 (regular price $39.95) and ARC 536 Pro down to $55.96 (regular price $69.95). Use promo code BLACK at checkout to get your 20% discount.

 

[jasonhouk]

Ubbe the last posting by a Uniden Rep is Joebearcat is on Vacation as posted here.

I'm on vacation, yet I'm here 🤓

 

[palmerjrusa]

Butel is currently listing their ARC 536 software for the SDS150 on their website. The same software is also used for the SDS100, SDS200, USDS100 and USDS200.

There is currently a Black Friday special going on which brings the price of ARC 536 Basic down to $31.96 (regular price $39.95) and ARC 536 Pro down to $55.96 (regular price $69.95). Use promo code BLACK at checkout to get your 20% discount.

I have the Butel software but found myself using the Sentinel software the most.

 

[dhmann1811]

Regarding GPS, is it safe to assume (yes I know) the antenna must have good access to the sky to properly work? If I had the scanner sitting in my center console without being connected to an outside antenna, the GPS would not work. If someone could confirm or explain like I’m a 5 year old I’d appreciate it.

 

[KevinC]

It's possible I missed it, but I'm surprised no one has asked if they can send their SDS100 in and have the GPS added.

 

[Trucker700]

I think it depends on several factors. I have a Icom 5100a that has a GPS in the remote control head. I normally mount it in a cup holder mount instead of up high on the dash. And it still aquire a lock on several satellites very quickly. I would imagine that the GPS in the SDS150 would be just as sensitive.
James

 

[Trucker700]

It's possible I missed it, but I'm surprised no one has asked if they can send their SDS100 in and have the GPS added.

I wondered about that. I think that there may be enough difference in the case design and the internal hardware that it might not be practical ( cost effective for Uniden or the customer).
James

 

[jasonhouk]

The best guess is it will be an upgraded version that would work with the SDS100 SDS200 and SDS150 from what I have seen the beta testers posted pictures.

I forgot to add the updated version of Sentinel added the SDS150. You can use for the BCDx36, SDS100 & SDS200 as well. Just pick the proper Target Model for the profile/radio you are programming:

 

[55engine]

I hope they do an upgrade where we can pick up New Jersey transit the system that they are on cannot be picked up by a scanner TETRA

 

[mikewazowski]

Regarding GPS, is it safe to assume (yes I know) the antenna must have good access to the sky to properly work? If I had the scanner sitting in my center console without being connected to an outside antenna, the GPS would not work. If someone could confirm or explain like I’m a 5 year old I’d appreciate it.

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