SDS100 question

[n1riw]

I have programmed in the new system in my area. My site is set up with only the one active data channel. When I hold on this system the SDS100 sees the data channel and pickups traffic fine but I notice it keeps searching for something. The s meter and the site info rapidly flash on and off instead of being constant. I'm im ID search mode and I verified Close Call is off. Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[JohnnyGent]

I have programmed in the new system in my area. My site is set up with only the one active data channel. When I hold on this system the SDS100 sees the data channel and pickups traffic fine but I notice it keeps searching for something. The s meter and the site info rapidly flash on and off instead of being constant. I'm im ID search mode and I verified Close Call is off. Any ideas?
Thanks

Any conventional frequencies on "Priority" or WX Alert on?

 

[tvengr]

Does it say ID Scan or ID Search. If it says ID Search, it will receive any talkgroup on the system. If it says ID Scan, it will receive only the talkgroups you have programmed. When you say active data channel, do you mean control channel? You should have the control channel and alternate frequencies entered into the site. Do you see just the 1 site or do you see several sites? Is it the Massachusetts State Police system you are scanning and what site or sites are you using. There are 3 sites in Barnstable Co. The 2 Outer Cape sites require a custom Motorola 800 MHz rebanded band plan. The Upper and Mid Cape site can use the standard band plan.

 

[n1riw]

Any conventional frequencies on "Priority" or WX Alert on?

Checked both Pri and WX both are off

 

[n1riw]

This is the new Sarasota system...one site one frequency 851.6875...I am holding on that system with ID search and hearing traffic...I don't understand why the CC is not locked in but cycling when there is nothing else for it to be looking for

 

[JohnnyGent]

Checked both Pri and WX both are off

Do you have more than one site programmed? I have ALL but one my local site set to AVOID. Multiple site scanning will defiantly cause what your describing as well?

 

[n1riw]

Nope...did have Manatee site but deleted it...just the Sarasota 1 frequency...I am trying to attach a 10 second video but it keeps saying to large to process

 

[n1riw]

Here is a link to a video:

You can see the s meter and system info blinking on and off

 

[tvengr]

Is that Sarasota FL? Your location says Provincetown MA.

 

[JohnnyGent]

Here is a link to a video:

You can see the s meter and system info blinking on and off

You Are ID searching like tvenger asked?

 

[n1riw]

Is that Sarasota FL? Your location says Provincetown MA.

Yes...

 

[n1riw]

You Are ID searching like tvenger asked?

Yes...new system coming on line...

 

[tvengr]

ID Searching is the best way for now until you know all of the talkgroups for the new system.

 

[n1riw]

I know that...I don't get why the scanner doesn't lock on the CC. the blinking leads me to believe its looking for something else even though there isn't anything.

 

[JohnnyGent]

Well mine does it too when searching, when scanning ID's it doesn't. Sorry, I cant help.
Scan On!

 

[sallen07]

I know that...I don't get why the scanner doesn't lock on the CC. the blinking leads me to believe its looking for something else even though there isn't anything.

It's the housekeeping function. If you do a search for Housekeeping in the forums you'll find several thereads. Here are a couple. The second one has a couple posts by Upman that explain what's going on.

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[jasonhouk]

This is a "house keeping" feature where the signal is dropped to allow the processor to work on other tasks.

 

[Ubbe]

Housekeeping are disabled while scanning only one site. Check that you have upgraded to the latest firmware.

SDS100/SDS200: - SDS100 / SDS200 Enhancement Update 1.09.02

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/Ubbe

 

[n1riw]

Housekeeping are disabled while scanning only one site. Check that you have upgraded to the latest firmware.

SDS100/SDS200: - SDS100 / SDS200 Enhancement Update 1.09.02

Apply using Sentinel. This is a public (not beta) release. Modified crackle noise for analog voice on SDS100 Fixed the issue of stopping scan during priority scan on SDS200 Fixed the issue the open squelch backlight does not turn off till hold time expires Changed housekeeping off while...

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/Ubbe

Sentinel says I have the latest firmware
Thanks

 

[Ubbe]

The house keeping feature are usually done much less often than what your video indicates. The timing interval corresponds more with priority scan of wheather, prio channels or Close Call. Double check the settings for those three things again.

/Ubbe