I just checked the ports of the scanner....the power cable has a different style male for the female port.....but the other female port above the ac charge one IS a "micro" male and that fits the female side. I also monkeyed around with the side button and selector dial and did find 2 choices if I wanted to CUD the scanner or that other selection, I will double check before selecting. I think I have to register the scanner first on Uniden website and then upload to provoice. Im hoping the scanner (since I bought it brand new) has the upgraded files so I dont need to do anymore transferring. Btw....Unless some retailers do give incentives (extra cord, better antenna, etc)....I have all accessories.
The "micro" port (the one above the main port) can be used to power the scanner. But, using that port for power, you cannot use it to charge the battery. Also, it cannot be used for programming. You must use the lower, mini-USB, port for programming and/or charging the battery. The cable that came with the scanner is a mini-USB. If you want a longer cable, an extra one, or a cable that has a right-angle connector, there are a number of choices on Amazon & elsewhere. You use the same cable for powering the scanner or charging the battery, for downloading the database and Favorites lists from Sentinel, and also for connecting the scanner to your PC for virtual control and logging. You must be in Mass Storage mode for database and Favorites lists actions, and in Serial mode for logging and control.
You can find the Serial port driver that you need on Uniden's website, on several different pages. Here's
one, that also has installation instructions. (The page is for the 325P2, but the same serial driver is used for the P2 series scanners, the x36HP scanners, as well as both of the SDS scanners, including your SDS100.)
If you want to purchase one or more of the paid upgrades (ProVoice, DMR, and/or NXDN), you do first need to register the scanner on
My Uniden. If you do not have an account, you can
create one.
If you just received the scanner, the database on the card when the scanner arrived is likely out of date, often a number of months behind. Install Sentinel on your PC (if you have not already done so) and update the main database. You should also use Sentinel to write the updated data to the scanner, which can be done separately, or while also downloading one or more Favorites to the scanner.
When your scanner is shipped, or you install Sentinel for the first time, the only public safety service types that are enabled are the ones labeled as Dispatch (Law Dispatch, Fire Dispatch, EMS Dispatch, and Multi-Dispatch). Also enable the
Tac and
Talk types for those (Law Talk, Fire Tac, etc).
As you may already know, there is an
Easier to Read manual that includes your scanner. There is also a similar manual for
Sentinel.
