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Will the GPS, for the HP 2 or the 436, work with the sds100?
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I think, but not toallysure, that you will need another cable. GPS will work fine, the cable needed goes from that PS2 style connectore to a Mini-USB.
The 436 and HP1/2 have a non standard (Hirose ) connector.
So this is the cable needed to connect between the Uniden GPS puck and the SDS100?
https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Bearcat_GPS_Adapter_Cable_for_the_BCD325P2_p/10-731909.htm
"According to currently available documentation."
Yes, you can use the same Uniden GPS unit that works with the HP2/436/536.
Why would Uniden create a whole different unit just for the SDS? Just doesn't seem logical, but then again?
Actually, they should create a new one to free us from the tangled mess of wires.
Correct..
I was too lazy to search for it
Actually, I hope that the SDS100 uses this same adapter cable referenced by phask:
(https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Bearcat_GPS_Adapter_Cable_for_the_BCD325P2_p/10-731909.htm).
I have one of these for my BCD325P2. it is simple and reduces the mess of cables. It also eliminates the Hirose type GPS connector on the scanner. Basically, it is a Y-cable adapter with 3 connectors:
1. PS2 type connector to mate directly with the Uniden GPS or US GlobalSat BR-355-S4 (which is what I use, $30 at Amazon).
2. Mini-USB connector to supply power and GPS data to the BCD325P2 (and hopefully the SDS100).
3. USB type-A connector for supplying +5V to both the GPS and the scanner.
Technically, this cable connects the TX data from the GPS to the scanner via a 5th wire and connector on the mini-USB connector. Jon, I have already confirmed these connections, so you can save your money for now!
The Hirose GPS connectors have broken on my HP1 and one of my 436's. I have considered modifying these scanners to use this same adapter cable when I have time. The modification would consist of running a single jumper wire on the circuit board from the Hirose connector to the mini-USB connector.
In addition to the reduction of cable clutter, another benefit is the lower cost, which totals about $50 for the GPS and the adapter cable.
Technically, this cable connects the TX data from the GPS to the scanner via a 5th wire and connector on the mini-USB connector. Jon, I have already confirmed these connections, so you can save your money for now!
The Hirose GPS connectors have broken on my HP1 and one of my 436's. I have considered modifying these scanners to use this same adapter cable when I have time. The modification would consist of running a single jumper wire on the circuit board from the Hirose connector to the mini-USB connector.