Scanner problem with SDS 100

[baloumax]

I bought a SDS 100 two months ago, worked fine.
I'm in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada. I usually can listen to 50903-50904-50905 just fine but for the past week or so and none of those talkgroups are ambulance.
Have they switched to something else or is my scanner not working? Scanner is picking up local fire and other non FM just fine? Also picking up weather, etc.

 

[doctordialtone]

Have they switched to something else

You probably need to update the scanner. It doesn't do that by itself.

Did you update the database?

 

[Enjoi19]

Doesn't look like it's been updated or changed at all in the database. Are you using favourite lists or the database? Are the correct service types enabled?

 

[ve1sef]

50903-50905 are listed under Ambulance New Brunswick. Wouldn't hurt to check under the "service type", make sure EMS and Hospital are turned on.

 

[baloumax]

Doesn't look like it's been updated or changed at all in the database. Are you using favourite lists or the database? Are the correct service types enabled?

I checked and it does need an update. I'm new to this. My current version is 2018, so now I need to update. I'll read my book or if someone can explain how.

 

[Enjoi19]

I checked and it does need update. I'm new to this. My current version is 2018 so now i need update. I'll read my book or if someone can explain how.

http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/SDS Sentinel.shtml is probably the best guide for it.

You want to go to the part called Update Master Database (HPDB). You are also likely due for a Firmware Update.

Although if you were hearing it before and suddenly aren't, I'd suggest taking a look at making sure you didn't accidentally toggle a service type off.

 

[lacadien72]

Like Enjoi19 and ve1sef said, make sure the 3 EMS services and the Hospital service are enabled. Are you picking up other agencies on TMR, like DNR and DTI? If not, make sure your site(s) are configured with the correct frequencies.

 

[baloumax]

Like Enjoi19 and ve1sef said, make sure the 3 EMS services and the Hospital service are enabled. Are you picking up other agencies on TMR, like DNR and DTI? If not, make sure your site(s) are configured with the correct frequencies.

I had some EMS set to OFF. Problem solved

 

[baloumax]

You probably need to update the scanner. It doesn't do that by itself.

Did you update the database?

How do I upgrade my database in my scanner? It says 2018

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

how do i upgrade my database in scanner it says 2018

This can only be done in Sentinel. See directions here starting at Step 6. Though the page says 436HP, the steps are the same for the SDS100

 

[fxdscon]

how do i upgrade my database in scanner it says 2018

Your owner's manual gives step by step directions for updating your firmware and database on pages 10 & 11.

 

[doctordialtone]

how do i upgrade my database in scanner it says 2018

Using Sentinel

 

[iMONITOR]

From Page 18 of your user manual:

UPDATING THE DATABASE

1.

To update the scanner's database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB cable.

Select Mass Storage.

2.

Next, in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Master HPDB.

3.

Finally, write the new database to your scanner by selecting Scanner/Write to Scanner.

 

[fxdscon]

From Page 18 of your user manual:

UPDATING THE DATABASE

1.

To update the scanner's database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB cable.

Select Mass Storage.

2.

Next, in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Master HPDB.

3.

Finally, write the new database to your scanner by selecting Scanner/Write to Scanner.

Interesting.... this is page 18 from the SDS100 manual on Uniden's website. It covers location setting info:

https://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/SDS100om.pdf

 

[iMONITOR]

Even more interesting. They must have more than one manual?

UNIDEN SDS100 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Uniden SDS100 owner's manual online. SDS100 receiver pdf manual download.

www.manualslib.com