My GPS was on out of the box. As soon as I turned it on it was loading the local area and I was scanning.
SDS150: Uniden's Official SDS150 Tech Discussion
Can you use the scanner while it's charging?
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Yes you can use it while it charges just takes longer to charge.
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Does the SDS150 have a battery setting in the menu like the SDS100 to stop battery charging when running the radio itself from a USB power source?
And if so does it affect charging in the cradle if set?
Does the SDS150 have a battery setting in the menu like the SDS100 to stop battery charging when running the radio itself from a USB power source?
And if so does it affect charging in the cradle if set?
“Charge while on” is removed from the SDS150 menu.
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So it's either/or when charging ?
James
I might be misunderstanding the question, when the battery is attached to the scanner and USB cable is connected the scanner will charge until the cells reach 100% of capacity.
That's alot of wear and tear on the cell's...
I think that setting should be reinstated... Just my opinion...
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When I use my SDS100 in my vehicle, charge while operating is the setting I normally use. That way, when I remove it from my vehicle and want to carry it with me it is fully charged and I don't have to wait for it to recharge before I can use it while walking around.
James
Just remember...
When ever you charge the battery to full be the battery at 90% or 50% or whatever that counts as a charge cycle...
That can have influence on the battery life span...
Charging to full doesn't automatically count as a full cycle, but doing it frequently does shorten overall battery life due to voltage stress. For best longevity with 18650 cells, aim for partial charges and avoid routinely hitting 100% unless needed.
My bad...
EXample--- Discharging say to 50% then charging to 100% one day...
Then doing the same thing again would be considered a charge cycle...
As in two partial discharges then two charges to 100%...
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But that can't be done with that battery setting removed...
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Neither could it on a commercial walkie (Motorola Kenwood Tait ect)
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Jason, any idea when we will be able to order an extra battery?
i agree we need it back
At this time, I do not know.
