ScannerMaster 'RH200' prototype at Hamvention
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Will the audio between two scanners come through the same speaker simultaneously, or only the audio of the selected scanner?
Will the volume knob only control the speakers in/attached to the RH200, or the scanner as a whole (so I can run my own external straight off the radio and not through the RH200?)
This might actually have me buy an SDS for trunking to replace my whistler, and keep my 15x for the VHF/UHF where the SDS currently drags.
Will the volume knob only control the speakers in/attached to the RH200, or the scanner as a whole (so I can run my own external straight off the radio and not through the RH200?)
This might actually have me buy an SDS for trunking to replace my whistler, and keep my 15x for the VHF/UHF where the SDS currently drags.
The RH200 will only produce audio from the scanner the scanner the audio is connected to, so just one at a time. (It plugs into the external speaker jack for audio.)
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No... glass is too big 🤣
I will do one with an early production unit, until we have finalized a case design any such video would be inaccurate.
I can say that the display is larger than that of the SDS200 by at least a half inch on both axis' and that the final case size will be determined by the needs of the contents. I suspect that the X & Y will be pretty much the same at the beta since it will be basically built around the display. The depth will depend on the board designs, if we need an additional daughterboard it might make it a little deeper. Right now the beta version is about an inch thick, that could go up or down slightly in the end product.
Will the RH200 display everything that the SDS200 displays, or will it be limited?
This is surely a game changer. Heck, if it’s brighter than the SDS200’s maximum output, that would be a true benefit.
I had even considered sourcing a bad SDS200 and removing the display / front portion (if it was good, of course) placing the display into a thinner 3D printed housing, and methodically fabricating a cable of sorts (or extensions of the ribbons and pot connections) to connect it to the inside of a good SDS200, so I could fit the display into a tighter location. I am sure it could be done, but whew! 😅
I can scrap that idea now.
This is surely a game changer. Heck, if it’s brighter than the SDS200’s maximum output, that would be a true benefit.
I had even considered sourcing a bad SDS200 and removing the display / front portion (if it was good, of course) placing the display into a thinner 3D printed housing, and methodically fabricating a cable of sorts (or extensions of the ribbons and pot connections) to connect it to the inside of a good SDS200, so I could fit the display into a tighter location. I am sure it could be done, but whew! 😅
I can scrap that idea now.
Understood. I run my SDS200 on the top of the dash in my pickup (it’s secured by attaching it to a mounting plate that sits in the recessed area for gloves). It gets bleached out by the sun, even with heavy window tinting. Will the RH200 sport a brighter display?
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Rich said bluetooth module at 00:35 for location control. So the GPS are in the control box for better reception and not in the interface box (and not an external antenna?) and send data from the controller to the interface using BT and finally to the scanners GPS port?
It now have added GPS, Speaker and bluetooth so the sales price might have skyrocketed with these new hardware devices. For firmware you do it once and spread the development cost among all RH200's but hardware are an additional cost for each device. It must cost more now than the scanner it is controlling. Wasn't that the case also with the remote head for BC780 and Unidens RH96 that then didn't sell that well, at that time?
Too bad that the RH200 can't do dual watch, to check both scanners activity. But if you select audio to be heard from a scanners own speaker you can at least (quickly?) switch manually (but first make a hold or reduce volume on the active scanner) to the other scanner (without sending any command to it that could make it continue scan?) when you hear something interesting from the non active scanner.
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It now have added GPS, Speaker and bluetooth so the sales price might have skyrocketed with these new hardware devices. For firmware you do it once and spread the development cost among all RH200's but hardware are an additional cost for each device. It must cost more now than the scanner it is controlling. Wasn't that the case also with the remote head for BC780 and Unidens RH96 that then didn't sell that well, at that time?
Too bad that the RH200 can't do dual watch, to check both scanners activity. But if you select audio to be heard from a scanners own speaker you can at least (quickly?) switch manually (but first make a hold or reduce volume on the active scanner) to the other scanner (without sending any command to it that could make it continue scan?) when you hear something interesting from the non active scanner.
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I have to admit the addition of the Bluetooth is nice. Being able to listen over the car stereo or the remote head (if it's loud and amplified) would be wonderful when going down the highway. The GPS feature is WONDERFUL, I have it in my SDS100's remote head and it comes in quite handy. I may actually get one of these RH 200's ... IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT when it comes out and keep my current one for home use.
I'm not going to "help" Rich Barnett with this as I'm sure Scanner Master will do fine. In wonder if having GPS and Bluetooth as optional features would be viable? As in would it take enough off of the price to entice buyers versus the cost of engineering that?
As to the display, yes the SDS200 display could/should be brighter. I know that some of the development and testing was done in Texas and I can attest that the display is not up to the challenge down here even with window tinting.
As to the display, yes the SDS200 display could/should be brighter. I know that some of the development and testing was done in Texas and I can attest that the display is not up to the challenge down here even with window tinting.
Is there an estimate cost of this?
I'm only one person's opinion, but...
The bluetooth is what made me give this item a second look for mobile use. To be quite frank, neither I or my lady like a mess of cords and cables in the front seat while we are going places. I've tried a bluetooth dongle, but it was a hassle with it flopping all over the place, and being yet another thing to disconnect before getting out of the car. There is no practical place to install an extension speaker (new cars have issues that way), and it's still something to disconnect. The SDS100's speaker doesn't cut it at freeway speeds. This thing, if the speaker is loud and built-in to the display might actually do the trick. My only advice to the people making it... don't pinch pennies on the speaker!
The GPS feature (for me) is a must. When I'm going places, the last thing I want on-the-go is to eff around with frequencies, the radio (for me) is an entertaining convenience, not a dedicated sink for all my time. I'll play after I get to where I'm going.
... as your attitude to me.
All good. My post was mostly an observation. When I viewed his video I couldn’t get a firm feeling of the size and shape of the unit. But Rich explained it was a prototype, not the finished product and therefore not the best to be comparing to how big a footprint it would exhibit. (My main concern was where could I mount it in my truck and the video didn’t do much for me.) I was a bit premature in my efforts. As Rich explained, he would be producing another video after the final product was ready. I’m glad you replied concerning the inability to see the display during daylight hours but it’s sure impressive at night!
I wasn't criticizing you at all. I was just pointing out that I'm not one of those people with helpful suggestions that really aren't. 
One of the nice things about a remote head is that it gives you a lot more in the way of mounting options. As with others I'm a big baffled as to why Uniden didn't opt for a remote head option. It's not as complex as it was way back when when each different "component" required it's own cable. Look at some of the old GE and Motorola radios and you'll see a pretty thick control cable.
One of the nice things about a remote head is that it gives you a lot more in the way of mounting options. As with others I'm a big baffled as to why Uniden didn't opt for a remote head option. It's not as complex as it was way back when when each different "component" required it's own cable. Look at some of the old GE and Motorola radios and you'll see a pretty thick control cable.
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It has a touch screen with a full keypad that pops up and supports all modern Uniden scanners that can be remote controlled.
ScannerMaster 'RH200' prototype at Hamvention
ScannerMaster is showing a working prototype of their RH200 Remote head for Uniden scanners at the Hamvention :
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So, you are disputing RRR’s take on needing to keep the SDS200 within reach? At least that’s how I interpreted it. What’s the sense of having a remote head if you can’t bury the scanner out of reach?It has a touch screen with a full keypad that pops up and supports all modern Uniden scanners that can be remote controlled.
ScannerMaster 'RH200' prototype at Hamvention
ScannerMaster is showing a working prototype of their RH200 Remote head for Uniden scanners at the Hamvention :forums.radioreference.com
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