SDS200 Archived Thread

[ProScan]

Wish all those ports were on the back. Gonna be hard to have a clean panel install if you need to connect a network cable.

If all the ports were on the back, then you and others would say I wish they were on the front.

 

[UPMan]

Note that I am tearing down the CES suite and flying back to DFW, today, so limited additional feedback from me.

 

[bob550]

Wish all those ports were on the back. Gonna be hard to have a clean panel install if you need to connect a network cable.

The unit looks very promising, but I agree with the need for the placement of the connection ports in the rear. Some of us may prefer to keep the scanner connected at all times rather than plugging/unplugging cables. The front panel placement of the programming cable on my 996xt bothered me to the point that I bought the necessary cables and adapters to make use of the rear serial port. Maintaining permanent connections makes operation easier.

 

[Jay911]

One question though why didn't you keep the Wifi from 536HP line?

Do you not suppose that the USB A port on the front might be for that? I have only read the first page of the thread so apologies if someone else already mentioned this. (I too am confused by the multiple cable ports on the front of the radio as opposed to the back.)

 

[Tramagod]

If all the ports were on the back, then you and others would say I wish they were on the front.

You are so right, maybe some of these folks should apply to Uniden as design engineers.


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[gootch]

Just ordered this Cable. Hopefully the LAN port activity lights can be turned off through a setting or add the option in a future firmware update if possible

 

[Jay911]

For my fellow Radio System Engineers that want all the info:

Marshall KE4ZNR

 

[W4ELL]

I too am confused by the multiple cable ports on the front of the radio as opposed to the back.

It makes sense for a mobile scanner. If this is mounted in a car dash, rear ports would be a PITA to get to when you needed access to them.

 

[bob550]

If all the ports were on the back, then you and others would say I wish they were on the front.

How about we compromise and place them on the top? If you study Amateur transceiver designs, many ports and connections are placed on the rear. The only exceptions, aside from mic and phones, seem to be USB ports. In the case of the SDS200, I think the LAN connection would have been a good choice for rear-mounting. Ports you don't need to frequently access are a good choice for the rear.

 

[seth21w]

Great design uniden! I will be picking up one of these when available!

 

[Jay911]

It makes sense for a mobile scanner. If this is mounted in a car dash, rear ports would be a PITA to get to when you needed access to them.

I suppose... I mounted a 536 on top of my F150's dash and am happy with the cables coming around from the back. I could come to love having those cables up front, we'll see.

 

[jasonhouk]

SDS200 updating full DB/favorite list via FTP

Houk

 

[UPMan]

Updates will get easier once we implement Sentinel-over-IP. Above is a temporary workaround (hopefully only needed for the beta testers).

 

[UnidenSupport]

Awesome looking radio, but after my SDS100 purchase “my sources inside Uniden” tell me I won’t be able to afford this one right away.


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Things have changed, your sources inside Uniden are now saying you should buy 3.

 

[blantonl]

This is a great Wifi / Ethernet Bridge which would work perfect for the SDS-200 to enable Wifi Capability.

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE

 

[bravo14]

Is it SMA or BNC antenna? Ahhhh nvm I see it. Hope it comes with a right angle BNC connector

By the way the pic looks like a sma.

 

[seth21w]

Some of us dont have internet networks as long as sentinel still works the old way im good.

 

[03msc]

WELL DONE on the design, Paul and team. Seriously, that looks good.

 

[03msc]

By the way the pic looks like a sma.

Um...no...clearly BNC...

 

[03msc]

The lack of any mention of it having WiFi capability is disappointing. Frankly, that's one of the best features of the 536.

I'm also baffled by the idea of putting the USB A and Ethernet ports on the front of this thing, when there is a ton of empty space on the back panel.

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Well, mobile installs or in a rack...simplicity. No need to remove it or crawl around behind it to connect. Great design!