SDS100/SDS200: Using GPS

[bearcatrp]

Just toying with idea of getting a SDS and GPS. Never used a GPS with a scanner before. With that said, is it fairly simple to set it up or a PITA going through allot of menus to set it up? Am still hesitant buying a SDS100 with all the issues it has. Have a long trip coming up and trying to decide on using my R30 and doing a custom search or buying a SDS100. Could put my SDS200 in my truck but really don’t want to. Thanks.

 

[buddrousa]

1 Turn on the scanner
2 Turn on the FULL DATABASE
3 Plug up the GPS
4 Drive the Car
This is how it works for me.

 

[bearcatrp]

What do you have your distance set at? Are the GPS units good or flaky?

 

[buddrousa]

Default settings and very happy.

 

[donc13]

I agree with @buddrousa, when RV traveling, I take my SDS200 with GPS and plug and go. Same service types as I use at home.

 

[bearcatrp]

The SDS200 is just too bulky to put in my truck. Don’t want to put it on the dash. I can put the SDS100 in a cup holder (or my R30) and not be in the way. I’ll take another look in my truck and see if there is a way for the SDS200 to fit. Thanks for the replies folks.

 

[donc13]

The SDS200 is just too bulky to put in my truck. Don’t want to put it on the dash. I can put the SDS100 in a cup holder (or my R30) and not be in the way. I’ll take another look in my truck and see if there is a way for the SDS200 to fit. Thanks for the replies folks.

Wasn't suggesting you get an sds200 instead of a 100, but since the 2 sds radios work alike, what I do with my 200 is exactly what you would do with a 100.

 

[bearcatrp]

Already own a SDS200.

 

[dave3825]

SDS200 is just too bulky to put in my truck

What kind of truck? I have a Ram and mine sits nice on the floor between the 4wd shifter and the seat.

 

[bearcatrp]

What kind of truck? I have a Ram and mine sits nice on the floor between the 4wd shifter and the seat.

1 year old Ram 3500. All controls on the dash.