Uniden BCD436HP in Niagara County?

[NS9710]

Does anyone have experience with the Uniden BCD436HP on the Public Safety trunk system, I know some simulcast systems aren’t that bad for the 436, but some require the SDS100, and I am just wondering if I could use the 436 without much simulcast distortion for monitoring the area, or if the SDS is the only one, the current SDS I have is falling apart and will need replacement, however I just don’t feel a need to invest in another SDS100 when the BCD436 will do just as good. TIA

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I know some simulcast systems aren’t that bad for the 436, but some require the SDS100, and I am just wondering if I could use the 436 without much simulcast distortion for monitoring the area

It all boils down to your position relative to two or more towers. You'll never know for sure unless you try

 

[NS9710]

It all boils down to your position relative to two or more towers. You'll never know for sure unless you try
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Looks like 3 towers nearest me.

 

[dave3825]

How rough are you
That a sds100 is falling apart?

With 436 and simulcast, try a low or no gain antenna if you experience issues.

 

[NS9710]

I got the SDS secondhand, so it’s not me being rough.

How rough are you
That a sds100 is falling apart?

With 436 and simulcast, try a low or no gain antenna if you experience issues.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I've had marginal success on simulcast systems in my region with a Comet Miracle Baby on my 436HP. My SDS100 still outperforms the 436 by leaps and bounds in this respect

 

[NS9710]

I was thinking of the price difference and being wise with my money.

I've had marginal success on simulcast systems in my region with a Comet Miracle Baby on my 436HP. My SDS100 still outperforms the 436 by leaps and bounds in this respect

 

[k2hz]

Does anyone have experience with the Uniden BCD436HP on the Public Safety trunk system, I know some simulcast systems aren’t that bad for the 436, but some require the SDS100, and I am just wondering if I could use the 436 without much simulcast distortion for monitoring the area, or if the SDS is the only one, the current SDS I have is falling apart and will need replacement, however I just don’t feel a need to invest in another SDS100 when the BCD436 will do just as good. TIA

I was thinking of the price difference and being wise with my money.

I own a SDS100 and a 436. The 436 is a better scanner for everything but P25 simulcast where it has issues depending on if you are in a location where out of phase signals from more that one tower is an issue. If you are primarily interested in outstanding P25 reception and don't need a general use, all band, all mode scanner I would get Unication. I really regret spending the money on the SDS100 but it was the only P25 simulcast option at the time. I use the 436 for everything except the local P25 system.

In addition to the SDS100 poor RF design, I understand the "falling apart" issue. The rubber cover over the USB ports won't stay closed since it was new. I have had to replace the battery latch even with very careful use since the plastic is very brittle.. I got a third party replacement much stronger that the original. I recommend anyone considering a SDS100 look at other options before spending that much money.