When will Uniden introduce an updated scanner to replace the SDS100? I'm trying decide to buy or wait for a new model.
When will Uniden introduce an updated scanner to replace the SDS100? I'm trying decide to buy or wait for a new model.
You are going to have a long wait, I don't think it will be anytime soon.When will Uniden introduce an updated scanner to replace the SDS100? I'm trying decide to buy or wait for a new model.
@JoeBearcat had made a number of recent references to development of new, future models, a few of those references are in posts linked here:It's unlikely they will. They apparently don't have the qualified staff on board to do so. They can't even fix issues they're having with their SDS100 & 200. The 100 & 200 were suppose to be the scanners to end all. With the proliferation of encryption taking place in our country and our LE & Gov. wanting to eliminate transparency I'm not sure if future scanner development would be a wise marketing decision going forward.
Since we all have seen posts about tons of folks who listen to far more than public safety, I believe there is still a strong market for newer, better scanners.It's unlikely they will. They apparently don't have the qualified staff on board to do so. They can't even fix issues they're having with their SDS100 & 200. The 100 & 200 were suppose to be the scanners to end all. With the proliferation of encryption taking place in our country and our LE & Gov. wanting to eliminate transparency I'm not sure if future scanner development would be a wise marketing decision going forward.
Hi & welcome to the RR forums:I'm trying decide to buy or wait for a new model.
Thank you for the information.Hi & welcome to the RR forums:
Get & enjoy the SDS100 if you so desire. If/when Uniden releases a new model, don't jump the gun and get in line on "launch day". Instead, wait a while, maybe a firmware release's time or two, maybe longer. Jump on the forums and read the user feedback in the tavern & tech support forums. When enough hobbyists have the scanner and have been using it for a while they'll be sure to comment and provide feedback on what they like, don't like, what the issues are, etc. This should give you adequate info to make an informed decision whether or not to upgrade to the latest and the greatest because trust me, there's nothing worse than shelling out $700 plus on a scanner plagued with issues. Do your homework!
This kind of inside information is why you are a “Super Moderator”!Probably on the same day they make the announcement.
This should give you adequate info to make an informed decision whether or not to upgrade to the latest and the greatest because trust me, there's nothing worse than shelling out $700 plus on a scanner plagued with issues. Do your homework!
I strongly agree with your comment. Both of the sds,s have/had many problems that puts up a RED FLAG IN my opinion.Hi & welcome to the RR forums:
Get & enjoy the SDS100 if you so desire. If/when Uniden releases a new model, don't jump the gun and get in line on "launch day". Instead, wait a while, maybe a firmware release's time or two, maybe longer. Jump on the forums and read the user feedback in the tavern & tech support forums. When enough hobbyists have the scanner and have been using it for a while they'll be sure to comment and provide feedback on what they like, don't like, what the issues are, etc. This should give you adequate info to make an informed decision whether or not to upgrade to the latest and the greatest because trust me, there's nothing worse than shelling out $700 plus on a scanner plagued with issues. Do your homework!
All "hobby grade" scanners since the 'age of trunking' have had issues when they first come out and as far as I know, the manufactures have all issued software/firmware updates for free to correct those issues.
Plain and simply, no manufacturer can beta test a scanner, even with 100's of beta users, and hit every conceivable situation.
At the police department I retired from, our first set of handheld for the new trunking system (manufacturer was GE) all had to be updated due to issues. In addition, the FCC had to rebrand the frequencies nationwide to try to eliminate unexpected interference between unrelated systems.
The more complicated something is, the higher the chance it's not perfect first time.
I agree with what you say, except the SDS100 and 200 are well beyond the 'when they first come out' stage.
The SDS100 is 3 years old (released Q2 of 2018) and the SDS200 is over 2 years old (released Q1 of 2019.) Yet, here we are with people still reporting QA issues - cold solder joints, loose ribbon cable connectors, malfunctioning displays, hum, etc. I was the victim of a malfunctioning display on my SDS200 two weeks after I received it (thank you Amazon for your no questions asked 100% refund policy.)
So, I don't begrudge anybody for being somewhat hesitant to buy one of these questionable products. In fact, I applaud them for doing their homework and spending (or not spending) their money wisely. I will gladly wait for the next generation if there ever is one. But, I am with others in not buying an SDS series scanner at this point. My Unication G5 and Blue Tail P25RX are doing the job for me right now.
Oh yes, and when was the last SDS software/firmware update?
When will Uniden introduce an updated scanner to replace the SDS100? I'm trying decide to buy or wait for a new model.
When will Uniden introduce an updated scanner to replace the SDS100? I'm trying decide to buy or wait for a new model.
this right here, as far as firmware updates, what firmware issue needs to be fixed? my SDS200 has been running solid for a good whileAs many of you know I don't own the sds series however I do own many other Uniden scanners and am very fond of the Unication pagers. I have stated it before that with all the things we can listen too, one radio simply will not cut it. Buy the tool that suits the task. A jack of all trades radio simply is mediocre at any specific task
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. Oh and to the OP welcome to the forums there are some great people here.
Tim