SDSRemoteDisplay Android App

[AngWay]

i just tried it with my bcd536hp and i do now have it working it's showing the text flip through as it scans on the phone. it shows GPS on the screen. i have full database on no fav lists i have my zip code in and i tried turning the range to 0 and it's scanning stuff way outside my area still. i don't know if i'm missing something or not.

 

[W1SPG]

i just tried it with my bcd536hp and i do now have it working it's showing the text flip through as it scans on the phone. it shows GPS on the screen. i have full database on no fav lists i have my zip code in and i tried turning the range to 0 and it's scanning stuff way outside my area still. i don't know if i'm missing something or not.

On the portrait orientation display it will show the lat and long on the bottom. Those are actually read from the scanner, so if they are wrong, you won't get what you want

 

[W1SPG]

I created a new version, 1.6.
The changes are:
- Sets the scanner clock based on the android system time/date
- Fixes an issue with comma's in the data for the landscape display for BCD436 (although not tested)
- Even though I said I wouldn't do it, Adds WIFI connectivity

To use WIFI you need:
Have a scanner which connects to the network (BCD536, SDS200)
Know the scanner's IP address (IPv4)
Have the device on the same subnet as the scanner
And probably a bunch more stuff I haven't thought of

There is no error message if it cannot connect so if you cannot get WIFI working, just fall back to USB. Assuming I haven't broken anything in USB in the process.

You can side load it here:

Release V 1.6 · seangildea/SDSRemoteDisplay

WIFI connectivity Set Clock based on phone time/date Fixed comma in 436 data (I think)

github.com

Or if you have already given me your email address as part of the Google testing program, you can install it from Google Play here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.W1SPG.sdsremotedisplay

If you would like to install if from Google Play, you have to DM me your email address (the one you use to access Google Play) so I can add you to the testers list and then you can access it at the link above. You would also be helping me out doing that.

 

[Enforcer52]

Loaded on my Motorola One Ace android, put in ip address of scanner of SDS200, connected to wifi, screen works great, can control everything so far

But no sound on phone. is the sound supposed to come over phone, or is this just a scanner control app?

Edit: Never mind, went back to beginning and read it is just control, no sound. But would be better with sound.

 

[cpfinlay]

Wi-Fi was an excellent addition! Thank you!! 🙂

 

[AngWay]

Wi-Fi was an excellent addition! Thank you!! 🙂

So i can connect my scanner to the phone wifi and use that connection to connect it to my computer such as proscan? or do i still need a wifi adapter for my scanner? @W1SPG

 

[W1SPG]

So i can connect my scanner to the phone wifi and use that connection to connect it to my computer such as proscan?

If you are talking about using the phone's hotspot as the WIFI, I don't know, haven't tried it

If you are talking about connecting a non wifi scanner to WiFi with this app, the answer is no

 

[AngWay]

If you are talking about using the phone's hotspot as the WIFI, I don't know, haven't tried it

If you are talking about connecting a non wifi scanner to WiFi with this app, the answer is no

Ok i'm not sure what i am doing wrong but i have the app connected to my 536hp everything that is happening on the scanner screen is happening on my phone i set the location to my lattitude and long and set the range to 0.5 miles and full database to on. but it's still scanning stuff that is alot farther away than 0.5 miles what am i doing wrong here?

 

[W1SPG]

Ok i'm not sure what i am doing wrong but i have the app connected to my 536hp everything that is happening on the scanner screen is happening on my phone i set the location to my lattitude and long and set the range to 0.5 miles and full database to on. but it's still scanning stuff that is alot farther away than 0.5 miles what am i doing wrong here?

I don't think the range setting is that accurate. How far away are the systems being scanned?

I assume you have checked the lat and long on the portrait display are correct to verify the scanner is getting the correct location?

 

[AngWay]

I don't think the range setting is that accurate. How far away are the systems being scanned?

I assume you have checked the lat and long on the portrait display are correct to verify the scanner is getting the correct location?

Yeah i checked the lat and long i even went into the scanner and put them in myself and tried that the range is wayyy off it's scanning stuff thats like 50 miles or more away i got my range set to 0.1 and it's still way off

 

[AngWay]

it's showing GPS on the scanner itself so it has to be working

 

[W1SPG]

Yeah i checked the lat and long i even went into the scanner and put them in myself and tried that the range is wayyy off it's scanning stuff thats like 50 miles or more away i got my range set to 0.1 and it's still way off

Then that's probably just how the scanner works. You would have to use a favorites list to get only what you want

 

[AngWay]

Then that's probably just how the scanner works. You would have to use a favorites list to get only what you want

Oh so set the fav list to location on and use that?

 

[W1SPG]

Oh so set the fav list to location on and use that?

I would just do a favorites list containing what I wanted to scan and be done with it

 

[AngWay]

I would just do a favorites list containing what I wanted to scan and be done with it

Ok but doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of using the app for GPS ?

 

[W1SPG]

Ok but doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of using the app for GPS ?

Not really. I use favorites lists when I am at home and the GPS when I travel.

 

[WatnNY]

I created a new version, 1.6.
The changes are:
- Sets the scanner clock based on the android system time/date
- Fixes an issue with comma's in the data for the landscape display for BCD436 (although not tested)
- Even though I said I wouldn't do it, Adds WIFI connectivity

To use WIFI you need:
Have a scanner which connects to the network (BCD536, SDS200)
Know the scanner's IP address (IPv4)
Have the device on the same subnet as the scanner
And probably a bunch more stuff I haven't thought of

There is no error message if it cannot connect so if you cannot get WIFI working, just fall back to USB. Assuming I haven't broken anything in USB in the process.

You can side load it here:

Release V 1.6 · seangildea/SDSRemoteDisplay

WIFI connectivity Set Clock based on phone time/date Fixed comma in 436 data (I think)

github.com

Or if you have already given me your email address as part of the Google testing program, you can install it from Google Play here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.W1SPG.sdsremotedisplay

If you would like to install if from Google Play, you have to DM me your email address (the one you use to access Google Play) so I can add you to the testers list and then you can access it at the link above. You would also be helping me out doing that.

Something's wrong with the Google Play address. When I copy and past, or click on it, I get a "Not Found" error message...

 

[hydes2004]

You need to signup for his closed beta. Just did a 5hr drive from Syracuse to Rhode Island. No issues

 

[W1SPG]

Something's wrong with the Google Play address. When I copy and past, or click on it, I get a "Not Found" error message...

The link is working correctly for everyone else.
I know we had a problem with your email addresses before. I can only assume you have another email address you are actually using for the Google Play store.
There isn't much I can do at this point

 

[WatnNY]

The link is working correctly for everyone else.
I know we had a problem with your email addresses before. I can only assume you have another email address you are actually using for the Google Play store.
There isn't much I can do at this point

I'll text you directly!