SDS100/SDS200: SDS series waterfall being released

[JoeBearcat]

The SDS waterfall feature has been posted to the my.uniden.com website.

Firmware, Sentinel and the Owner's Manual are being update as I type this.

The firmware update will have marginally improved decoding on some digital modes.

This firmware applies the following enhancements and bug fixes:

• Support Waterfall
• (Latest version of Sentinel (2.05.03) required to use these features).
• Improved digital reception performance. The improvement effect varies depending on the receiving area.
  • Fixed the problem of P25 Phase2 Unit ID not being detected.
  • Improved P25 Phase2 signal detection rate.
  • Improved P25, DMR, NXDN OFT signal detection rate.
  • Updated Filter for P25 Phase1, DMR, and NXDN.
  • Increased the speed of digital scanning.
• Improved accuracy of the reading for RSSI and the number of signal bars. The current readings are more accurate than previously were across all bands. The firmware update that implements the Waterfall Feature did not affect the sensitivity of the radio. In some cases, the new RSSI and signal bar readings may be very different than they used to be, creating the erroneous impression that the scanner is not performing as well as it did previously.
• SDS200 Waterfall Feature Operation Manual

 

[JoeBearcat]

Revised firmware is imminent with the following changes:

(Can't copy-n-paste so I will paraphrase)

1. Fixed backlight restoration when re-entering scan mode
2. Added KEY LOCK back (FUNC-POWER just like other models)

When the backlight is OFF, only these keys work:

POWER
SOFT KEY 3 (Channel Hold)
Rotary knob
FUNC
MENU

In keypad lock mode, the scroll knob changes volume.

For the SDS200, a bug was fixed that disabled RECORDING when entering waterfall mode.

This firmware should be available soon. (hoping sometime today)