SDS200 Archived Thread

[Drachen_Fire]

But you can add DMR and ProVoice to a P25 radio, apparently, but NXDN is a bridge too far?

Meh, cash-squeezing. Also, that cheap RJ11 GPS unit was made for the Bear Tracker 885, as no trucker is going to pay an extra $100 for a GPS unit for their CB radio, and I guess it carried over to this radio.

Because who in their right mind is going to pay $100 for the BC-GPSK on top of a $700 scanner?

 

[kb9hgi]

looks like 749.00 and will be out mid Feb
Uniden Bearcat SDS200 Scanner

 

[mancow]

But you can add DMR and ProVoice to a P25 radio, apparently, but NXDN is a bridge too far?

Meh, cash-squeezing. Also, that cheap RJ11 GPS unit was made for the Bear Tracker 885, as no trucker is going to pay an extra $100 for a GPS unit for their CB radio, and I guess it carried over to this radio.

Because who in their right mind is going to pay $100 for the BC-GPSK on top of a $700 scanner?

Not I, I'll install my own internally.

 

[wise871]

I hope they have an improve app for Android/iOS. The Uniden Siren app for 536HP is total garbage.

They never finished the Siren App. It's pretty much abandoned.


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[Drachen_Fire]

I mean, not that the radio isn't nice. It definitely seems nice. This just smells like Uniden once again abandoning previous users and nailing new users with more proprietary connectors and accessories.

Truth be told, if I get an older used SUV for family use around here (definite possibility), I'm going to put some form of scanner in it. It'll probably be a Bear Tracker 885, though.

 

[jasonhouk]

I have a quick question about audio . Is on par with the 536hp ?

IMO just as loud & clear as a 536 or 996 series.

Houk

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[Anderegg]

How is the audio external 3.5mm output speaker power? Does this require an amplified speaker for mobile use?

Paul

 

[Ubbe]

IMO just as loud & clear as a 536 or 996 series.

Oh no! The 536 has one of the worse audio I've heard from a scanners internal speaker. It's pretty much useless with it's lack of treble and got a muffled non distinct sound quality. The SDS200 has the same kind of speaker sound?

/Ubbe

 

[firemantom26]

It reminds me of one of these. Also, remember the hidden simulated SDR command that was found in the 100?

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How do you get to this hidden command on the SDS100.

 

[Anderegg]

It's (436/536) not just the speaker, the internal audio processing is very bass heavy, speaker or headphone out is the same muffled EQ.

Paul

 

[mkt853]

What is the point of people making posts about why they won't buy a radio that isn't even out yet?

 

[BBossman1]

What is the point of people making posts about why they won't buy a radio that isn't even out yet?

Because its the internet. Its SOP for EVERY forum focused on EVERY consumer product. Post count is life...

See, I just added useless content.

 

[buddrousa]

The other point is they do not know the difference between the X36 line and the SDS line. The SDS line works and will be a good addon to my 4 536's 4 996p2's my 436 and my SDS100 and still run circles around my TRX1 and TRX2

 

[scanner_geek]

Can anyone tell me how rugged it is ? Water wise, vibration etc...,,,Will it survive if coffee gets poured on it ?
The SDS100 has that JIS4 (IPX4) rating...How about the SDS200 ? It looks like the keyboard is a completely different style...is there a water resistant membrane on the back side ?

Will it hold up in a public safety enviorment ?

 

[Tramagod]

I think we should thank Jason Houk who was one of the beta testers for taking time out of his day to provide a live feed so we can all get a look at this new scanner in action. His SDS 100 videos swayed me into being one of the early adapters and have never regretted it and have remained in contact with him since my purchase. I fully expect firmware upgrades, Sentinel upgrades to follow shortly and the scanner should be out to the dealers and in our hands within a month. The size reminds me of some of the older crystal Bearcat scanners, but boy have things changed since those days! Well done Uniden!

Very well said.


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[bob550]

What is the point of people making posts about why they won't buy a radio that isn't even out yet?

LOL! Well, I'm not going to buy an SDS200 because:
1) It doesn't come in white
2) The squelch knob should have been placed above the volume knob
3) The scanner should sell for less than $300 USD
4) No database for Slovenia included
and finally,
5) The Klingon language pack should have been included at no extra cost.

So there!

 

[woodpecker]

What is the point of people making posts about why they won't buy a radio that isn't even out yet?

Same reason people post saying they will buy a radio that isn't out yet, its called discussion.

So is the waterfall mode shown in the video ever going to be realised on any of the SDS range or is it always going to be just a demo?

 

[jeepsandradios]

Wish it had a detachable head....

 

[scanner_geek]

I pre-ordered 3 of these SDS200 so I am on the other side of the spectrum....LOL

Come on Mid February….

 

[nosoup4u]

Still cheaper than an iPhone and it will last a lot longer