Wait, is that the last breath heard from the (SDS/SDR) fanboy's as they do the coughing spiral into oblivion...

[Outerdog]

Assume that's the osmocom version. The boatbod version still has the older gui and does not do dynamic config.

Yes, although your GO TO code was pilfered.

And that dark css is mine; not part of the repo.

 

[Scannernitwit]

After thorough research, I passed on the SDS 100; too complex and expensive. I don’t mind spending money, but given the questions of reliability and construction I just couldn’t do it.

It would be great if there was a product that met the needs of middle of the road scanner users.
As to what that product is; I am uncertain, because I really don’t know what is involved with current communications. Programing and updating via the Internet with less reliance on the Windows PC would be a good start. At least for me.

Today I watched the attached YouTube video; I have previously done some research about software defined radio. Interesting, but to be honest, over my head.

Maybe the SDS 100/200 is the only product that will get the job done.

However, if I owned a $700 radio with the problems I read about here and elsewhere I would be all over the manufacturer, but from what I understand Uniden has a near monopoly on present day scanners. There is little reason for Uniden to produce a more cost effective and consumer friendly product. Competition of any kind would be good.

 

[buddrousa]

I paid over $400 for programmable scanner in 1980 that is the same today as almost $2000 so $700 today is a third the cost as 1980.

 

[boatbod]

Yes, although your GO TO code was pilfered.

And that dark css is mine; not part of the repo.

Pilfer away! I'm not out to make any money on this stuff (and I assume Max isn't either); just maintain proper attributions in the sources.

 

[KA1RBI]

Some points to note...

1) It was interesting to see that OP25 (and not something like DSD+) was chosen as the vehicle for this development.

2) In the Christmas 2020 release of Osmocom OP25, support was added for HTTP live streaming. This opens up a lot options for the kinds of remote devices that could be used (basically any device with an HTML5 browser). The "GUI" is very rudimentary and there are some interesting unsolved problems in the realm of synchronization. It also raises some control issues -- like if 100 remote users are connected to the stream, it may not be sensible to offer an option to Hold on the current TG, as that may not be what all users want. Resolving that in a satisfactory way would require a different server-side paradigm than the current implementation, which is single-user oriented.

73

Max

 

[cmjonesinc]

I paid over $400 for programmable scanner in 1980 that is the same today as almost $2000 so $700 today is a third the cost as 1980.

Might wanna double check that math. Even $500 in 80's cash is less than $1600.

 

[buddrousa]

Thanks for the update so it is 2 times the money as 1980.
Next year it may be 3 times the money.

 

[MUTNAV]

It kind of depends on how it's viewed. If you looked at a computer in the 1980's that could do the same as a fast desktop computer today, the cost would have dropped for a comparable item. ( Compare costs for a TRS-80 at 4.7 Khz clock speed and 4K of memory . Many of todays watches or "phones" are more powerful and do more, for substantially less.

What programmable scanner did you buy in 1980?

I bought one (sometime between 1983-1985) and it was kind of cutting edge to be able to program it.
(I liked to imagine I was one of the first ones, but it's probably not true)
Thanks
Joel

 

[Scannernitwit]

I paid over $400 for programmable scanner in 1980 that is the same today as almost $2000 so $700 today is a third the cost as 1980.

Hi Buddrousa.

Not certain if your figure of $700 comes from my comment, but I will make a clarification.
I do not have a problem with the cost and I recognize that Uniden spent a lot of money to bring this product to market.
Uniden deserves to earn on their investment.

However, before I spend discretionary money I exercise due diligence.

There is little question in my mind that the SDS 100 has had problems since it came to market.
Some of those problems are issues of quality control and poor construction.

A secondary market has opened for the sole purpose of correcting these issues.

I am also put off by the numerous posts about programing difficulties. This scanner as stated many times in forums is not for the casual user. The consumer can buy software to make programing easier and can also buy “easier to read” instructions. (can be found on-line for no cost)

My needs are simple; local Police/Fire/DPW and the State Police. The majority of features the SDS 100 offers I don’t need. Also, I do not need a scanner; it is something I wanted because I want to be informed of what is going on in my community. The $100.00 scanner on my desk works well for local and that is fine for now.

It is likely I will purchase a scanner that will do all of what I want it to do; but I am not in a hurry.

Take care.
Kevin

 

[a417]

1) It was interesting to see that OP25 (and not something like DSD+) was chosen as the vehicle for this development.

Not at all. Licensing and the underlying hardware requirements make OP25 vastly more appropriate for this type of idea. I think this was the best choice.

 

[batdude]

Might wanna double check that math. Even $500 in 80's cash is less than $1600. View attachment 96875

so what you are saying is that "top of the line" PRO-2005 I bought in 1990.... is $796 in 2020 dollars. Hmmm. I think I'll take the SDS100 over the PRO-2005..... LOL