Sentinel: Sr. Citizen Getting Started Again With Hobby: How To Update, Please ?

[BOBRR]

Hello,

Sr. Citizen now (very)

Getting back into hobby, after a very long time.

I have a SDS200 and a Home Patrol II

Haven't used either in a long time.

But, would like to start with hobby again.
Hard for me to remember the db updating instructions. (or any Firmwafe updates ?)

I imagine I should update the databases that each uses first.

I seem to remember something about Sentinel.

If someone has a few spare minutes, and could take pity
on a (very) Sr. Citizen would be most appreciative.

Very specifically what steps should I follow, in excrutiating detail, for both units, to make fully
usable and operable again ?

Thanks, help is much appreciated,
Bob

 

[engine183]

Good morning, Bob and welcome back!

Others will likely give you more of what you specifically have asked for. But being a gray-haired person as well. I find watch videos very helpful. Here are a few basics to start with.

- YouTube

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Hello again, Bob & welcome back to the hobby...again! There are plenty of resources right here on the forums at your disposal if you search for them

See the advice given to you in your other threads you started asking the same or similar questions. Seems like you've been getting in and out of the hobby every year or so:

Sr. Citizen SDS-200 Questions: Getting Back Into Hobby

Hello, Getting back into hobby, after several years. a. Is there a specific RR Forum site dedicated to "technical" questions specifically for the SDS-200 ? If not, what is the best Forum to Post technical questions on the SDS-200 too ? b. Is there software available these days to run...

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Sr. Citizen Questions Re ProScan. (SDS 200)

Hello, Tried other Forums without any luck, and truly hate to be a pest, but am 86 now, and have to admit that I miss many of the nuances these days. Trying to get my SDS 200 going again with ProScan after many years due to medical issues, Going to be a real battle, as I have forgotten most...

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SDS100/SDS200: - SDS200 start up

Hi, After several years, I am trying to get my SDS-200 going again. So, for the most part, I have to admit that whatever I learned a while ago I have probably forgotten. Certainly a complicated unit, at least for me. Let me ask this for now, please: I turn the unit on Seems to load databases...

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Home Patrol II Question

Hello, A very general question, please. (if this is a dup'l I appogize. pc acting up again) Might someone compare the pros and cons of a SDS200 vs their HomePatrol II ? e.g., what might I be able to hear on the 200, that I couldn't on the Home Patrol II ? etc. ? Thanks, Bob

forums.radioreference.com

Lastly, for your review (these links were given to you in the past) I'd recommend bookmarking them:

Easier to Read SDS100/200 Digital Scanner Manual

SDS Sentinel Software Manual

SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[dmfalk]

1: Activate .NET Framework 3.5 (includes 2.0 and 3.0) under Windows Features.

2: Install BOTH versions of Sentinel. (There is no conflict. Both can even run at the same time.)

3: Use the orange shield Sentinel for your HomePatrol 2 (I have one, too.)

4: Use the green shield Sentinel for your SDS200. (I have the SDS100. Same diff, only smaller.)

5: Enter USB Mass Storage mode accordingly on both scanners.

6: See videos above for what to do, next.

7: There have been some massive firmware updates on the SDS units. No firmware updates for the HP-2.

8: The HPDB is still updated weekly, available every Monday. Both scanners/Sentinel versions still get updates.

9: Have fun! (I'm 59, almost there.)

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

7: There have been some massive firmware updates on the SDS units.

That's debatable...