Just got the SDS100 scanner but having issues scanning on it. I loaded a number of favourites with sentinel however when I load the favourite lists it scans but does not pick up anything. I have ensured the service types are all selected. I have only been able to scan p25 phase II system successfully.
SDS100 Scanning Issue
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Menu..Set Scan Selection...Select Lists to Monitor. Double check settings.
I tried the main database last night and still wasn’t getting anything. I will try again tonight. It’s strange it’s only picking up stuff from one system.
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Already have all the lists selected. I can scan and hold on different talkgroups but am not receiving anything on those talk groups. Any specific settings you suggest looking at ? Thanks
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jasonhouk
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What's your location and exactly what systems are you attempting to monitor?
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jasonhouk
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Canada is very large and "a couple of other systems" is to vague in an attempt to help you.
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Make sure you assigned a Quick Key number to each system, and they are activated.
Yeah - as others asked - where are you? Province - county?
AND have you updated the firmware and database?
Make sure the "service types" you're trying to monitor are turned on.
i.e. EMS Dispatch, EMS-Tach.
When the scanners come new, a bunch of them are default to off.
i.e. EMS Dispatch, EMS-Tach.
When the scanners come new, a bunch of them are default to off.
I have already enabled all the service types. It’s quite strange I can load the favourite lists and hold on specific talkgroups but do not receive anything. I can only hear things on one system.
When you press Scan, you're seeing "Nothing to Scan"? The good news is it sounds like it's programmed in. Make sure everything has a Favorite List number assigned. You previously stated all Scan Lists are enabled, Service Types all enabled. Have you previously programmed with 36xp scanners?
One thing I quickly discovered I didn't need was my Atteunator. It wiped out many of my digital systems and used it frequently on my 436 & 536.
Make sure your lists are set to monitor and download in your Sentinel profile settings.
Cantafordit
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Hi Chriswc, Did you ever get a solution to this issue, I am having the very same problem. The scanner worked fine for a few weeks and now it scans my favorites but never stops at anything. I have even keyed a PMR radio right next to it and it just keeps scanning. I am in Ireland so the database is no use to me and sending it back for repair would be a pain. I hope there is an easy solution.
The first thing you should always do if you are having reception issues is to update your database and write it to scanner.
try the full database and see if you are getting things now. If you are, remake your favorites list and write that over.
If this does not help, Give us a call at 1-800-297-1023
try the full database and see if you are getting things now. If you are, remake your favorites list and write that over.
If this does not help, Give us a call at 1-800-297-1023
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