SDS100/SDS200: SDS-100 NXDN

[frednotnow]

I used to get NXDN transmissions and now it is not working. Before I sent it in to Uniden for repair (usb connector replaced) and now NXDN isn't working (unfortunately a bit after the 90 day return date). I just noticed it as I listen to local football game happenings, and things lined up so I could listen.
I tried to listen in and nothing. I have uploaded and erased the database and favorites list several times, and formatted the sd card as well. After I upload the favorites I turned off all the lists execpt the NXDN and tried to scan the screen shows "nothing to scan", but it is in the favorites list on Sentinel. I called support and some of the menu screens they say that should be there are not and even not showing on Sentinel. It seem that the NXDN feature is not working eventhough it is showing as upgraded on the scacnner. Any suggestions as to how to remedy this issue would be greatly apperciated.

 

[n1chu]

Did the NXDN agency you want to listen to go encrypted… or change/upgrade their system?

 

[enosjones]

check the nac info sometimes when they reset the scanner it changes the tone defaults on the frequencies, also check the LCN on the frequencies

 

[Ubbe]

I turned off all the lists execpt the NXDN and tried to scan the screen shows "nothing to scan",

It has nothing to do with NXDN. It is an error from what you are (not) scanning.
Push the system hold button, wait more than 3 sec to make it "stick" and then push system hold again and turn the selector knob within 3 sec to see what systems you have in that favorite list and stop on the NXDN one.

Check that the display doesn't say avoid then the push department key and see what you have. Check that there's at least one TG enabled.
Check that location controlled scanning are not enabled.

/Ubbe

 

[dmfalk]

Also, check your upgrades, make sure you still have them! There have been some who've sent back their SDS units, only to find they're no longer there....

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

check the nac info

You mean RAN...

 

[buddrousa]

@dmfalk
I do not remember that. If I remember correctly some tried to get free upgrades with no receipts I have sent back 2 SDS100's 1 got a board replaced it came back with all the correct keys installed. Schools are getting smart and encrypting signals.

 

[bearcatrp]

Make sure you still have NXDN in your radio in case Uniden removed it by accident.

 

[WX9RLT]

Sounds like Uniden may have given you a different scanner.
Or board...

 

[dave3825]

check your upgrades, make sure you still have them!

Make sure you still have NXDN in your radio in case Uniden removed it by accident.

Sounds like Uniden may have given you a different scanner.
Or board..

If I read it right, he stated,,,

It seem that the NXDN feature is not working eventhough it is showing as upgraded on the scacnner.

 

[sonm10]

Nothing to Scan - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[mc48]

Check the service types.

 

[frednotnow]

Hi again, having some modem issues.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
I do have the latest updates. When I load the NXDN favorites list the screen says nothing to scan, I then push the system button no change, the dept button no change, the channel button shows all the normal information. I can scroll trough the channels using the knob. The channels are there and the avoids are marked properly. I still cannot get it to scan the list. All the other lists seem to work properly. ????????

 

[hiegtx]

Hi again, having some modem issues.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
I do have the latest updates. When I load the NXDN favorites list the screen says nothing to scan, I then push the system button no change, the dept button no change, the channel button shows all the normal information. I can scroll trough the channels using the knob. The channels are there and the avoids are marked properly. I still cannot get it to scan the list. All the other lists seem to work properly. ????????

Can you provide a link to the database page for the system you are trying to monitor?

For your "NXDN Favorites list", did you manually program the system(s), or created the list by appending from the database?
As mc48 has suggested, verify that the service types used in the system are enabled.

For your NXDN list, is it set to use location control, and if so, if you manually created the systems by entering in Sentinel, did you also include the location details (latitude, longitude, & range) in your programming? (If you created your list by appending from the database in Sentinel, the location details for the system would be included in the appended system.)

You might post your NXDN Favorites list. Use "Export to hpe file" on the drop-down File menu in Sentinel.

You will need to zip (compress) your exported *.hpe file in order to attach it to a post here in the forums.

 

[frednotnow]

Here the NXDN list.

 

[frednotnow]

Any other ideas?
Thanks

 

[hiegtx]

Any other ideas?
Thanks

Just now noticed your uploaded file.

Do you have Service Type "Custom 1" enabled in your profile?

The Favorites list you posted is not set to use location control , so that is not a problem.

Make sure that Service Type Custom 1 is enabled in your profile, as well as in the scanner.

Also verify that your list is set (in your profile) to be both downloaded to the scanner, and also set to be monitored by default.

In the menu, on the scanner, look at the screen to select lists to be monitored. Make sure that that screen shows it as enabled )for monitoring.

In your profile, as well as on the scanner, verify that the Favorites list is not flagged as Avoid.

 

[RJDII]

I can't get custom 1 enabled on the 200

 

[tvengr]

If you cannot enable Custom 1 on the scanner, there are no frequencies or talkgroups on the scanner with a Custom 1 Tag (Service Type). Custom 1 is the default if you do not enter a Tag. If downloading from the database, nothing will be Custom 1.

 

[dave3825]

If you cannot enable Custom 1 on the scanner, there are no frequencies or talkgroups on the scanner with a Custom 1 Tag (Service Type).

I know for a fact the only Custom I have is 1, yet Sentinel still lets me pick the rest.




To add to what @tvengr said, the radio will only let you turn on service types for what's loaded in the scanner only.