SDS200 Hum repaired, but returned

[frazpo]

I wouldn't exactly consider this a "small project" for the average consumer especially if involves buying additional tools to perform the task. If it involves taking a radio apart, their are too many variables and issues that could occur and if it doesn't go as planned and now the desperate user's scanner suddenly stops working...the warranty is voided.

How many have performed this modification successfully? Ho many of those had a background which involved taking apart electronics? How many "regular Joe's" have tried and had one of those "oh !@#$%" moments and stopped? We probably won't hear from them. Just wait and let Uniden advise us.

Definitely see your point. I do work in the technical field so disassembling this type of stuff is the norm for me. However, I really wish there was a video to illustrate just how simple it is so that those who are willing would give it a shot. But to each their own and I don't blame them one bit for not wanting to dive into it.

 

[Citywide173]

Why would you send it in at all if it’s operating as intended??

Why did people send in their x36s for the RTC or display recalls if they were working fine? If a problem is identified and the company is willing to rectify it, many people would rather be safe than sorry. If your car is working fine and the manufacturer issues a recall because the brakes could suddenly fail are you going to say "I know my car, it'll be fine?"

 

[Firekite]

Just wait and let Uniden advise us.

Again? No matter how much unnecessary FUD you try to sow, it doesn’t change the fact that this is a simple concept: if you feel comfortable fixing the problem properly, go for it, or if you don’t, wait.

Good lord. There are plenty of people who don’t want to do it or don’t feel comfortable doing it, and those people won’t do it. They can let someone else they trust do it for them or try another approach or leave it alone.

Your entire post was pointless. “Someone else out there might screw it up, so nobody do it.”

 

[Firekite]

If your car is working fine and the manufacturer issues a recall because the brakes could suddenly fail are you going to say "I know my car, it'll be fine?"

If there’s a recall, let them do the recall. Otherwise if your car is under warranty but you have no issue, there’s nothing to repair.

 

[Citywide173]

If there’s a recall, let them do the recall. Otherwise if your car is under warranty but you have no issue, there’s nothing to repair.

This quote:

My SDS 200 is operating as intended, so I wouldn't be in a hurry to send it in

Why would you send it in at all if it’s operating as intended??

Was a misrepresented snippet of this post (color and size added for emphasis):

I'd rather wait to see what Uniden has to say. My SDS 200 is operating as intended, so I wouldn't be in a hurry to send it in and let those who have the issue get their's resolved before mine....if that's how Uniden is going to handle it?

Which indicates that if Uniden chose to make a repair campaign, he would wait on sending his in to let others who are experiencing the problem get theirs attended to first. You are the one who chose to ask the question, then, when given answers based on the full original post you deflected it.

 

[Firekite]

if Uniden chose to make a repair campaign, he would wait on sending his in to let others who are experiencing the problem get theirs attended to first.

Since he’s not experiencing the problem, why send it in at all? There’s nothing to repair.

 

[frazpo]

Since he’s not experiencing the problem, why send it in at all? There’s nothing to repair.

That's the debate. Will the problem eventually present itself?

 

[TailGator911]

That's the debate. Will the problem eventually present itself?

There is no debate as to 'if', only when. Of course, the problem will eventually present itself. If not the hum, then something else.

It's always only a matter of time

Eventually, everything breaks.


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[bravo14]

I was surprised the unit came today not Monday as the FedEx info gave yesterday. I have ran the unit about 3 hours. I haven't opened it yet to see what they did.

 

[Firekite]

I haven't opened it yet to see what they did.

Don’t be a tease!

 

[doctordialtone]

Anything to drag this thread on and on and on....

23 pages of garbage!

 

[Citywide173]

Since he’s not experiencing the problem, why send it in at all? There’s nothing to repair.

Wow, you said:

If there’s a recall, let them do the recall.

The comment of "if that's how Uniden is going to handle it?" was in reference to a repair campaign (recall). Once again, I reference my previous comment about a brake recall on your vehicle. Why tempt fate if they'll fix it for free?

 

[frazpo]

Anything to drag this thread on and on and on....

23 pages of garbage!

Lol. And you evidently couldn't resist coming back

 

[bravo14]

Don’t be a tease!

I read the paperwork came with it. They sent a card and put software on it..... I don't see nothing else on the paperwork.

 

[KevinC]

Anything to drag this thread on and on and on....

23 pages of garbage!

Lol. And you evidently couldn't resist coming back

And if people would quit posting just for the sake of posting and not for any useful purpose it would probably be a lot less pages.

 

[Citywide173]

And if people would quit posting just for the sake of posting and not for any useful purpose it would probably be a lot less pages.

But less posting would mean less moderators needed....much like drunk college kids in Boston for me, it's job security.

 

[werinshades]

Not sure why people are so worried about warranty and being scared to take on a small project. Just read very careful and take your time taking the radio apart. I got a little worried because I kept opening up more of the radio and kept digging and taking screws out and then I found out what needed to be done with the four screws. Took a small straight edge blade and scrapped a little at a time. Key here is take your time. Wear your reading glasses and a mag if needed. I just made sure I had plenty of work area and lighting and kept all screws in piles to remember where they will go back.

Once I was done I put the radio back together and no HUM. I was proud to be-able to fix it. Key also here is the X Key Tool. It's a must for 11 bucks on Amazon. As long as your take your time and stay focused you won't damage anything nor break anything.

Also, once you are able to fix it and it works great and more enjoyable to listen to. Then there is no worry about your radio being gone at Uniden for weeks at a time. It becomes a non-issue anymore. Even if they re-call the radios or whatever they decide to do it just means you won't need to be a part of it and lose your radio for a long time.

This is what I responded to..

Again? No matter how much unnecessary FUD you try to sow, it doesn’t change the fact that this is a simple concept: if you feel comfortable fixing the problem properly, go for it, or if you don’t, wait.

Good lord. There are plenty of people who don’t want to do it or don’t feel comfortable doing it, and those people won’t do it. They can let someone else they trust do it for them or try another approach or leave it alone.

Your entire post was pointless. “Someone else out there might screw it up, so nobody do it.”

Didn't post that. Responded to the above comment.

But...it's another point of view you disagree with and that's ok. I've yet to see any "how-to" videos or "before and after" videos so those that feel they can do it can weigh the risk. I don't have the same issue as many others, would continue to caution on this modification and if you're not confident in your electrical skills, might want to wait till Uniden advises us on the next step.

 

[bravo14]

They put the part in. I don’t know if they did that when thet sent me this unit back in June.

 

[radio3353]

They put the part in. I don’t know if they did that when thet sent me this unit back in June.

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Question for you...what is the part in your photo made from? It looks like it is very close to the solder joint labeled R836_SDA. Thanks.

 

[bravo14]

Question for you...what is the part in your photo made from? It looks like it is very close to the solder joint labeled R836_SDA. Thanks.

That is the part you can order from uniden site. NMP200*

SDS200 Hum Reports

We are aware of the reports of hum in the SDS200 and are working on a solution. At this time, we expect the solution to involve both hardware and software...but the hardware portion looks to be something anyone can do themselves. I don't have complete details, today, but hope to have a video...

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