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| Author: | SlowRider [ Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Uniden handheld scanner on the horizon? SDS100 |
As a long time scanner hobbyist I found this new type of scanner interesting. Apparently it has not been approved by the FCC yet. https://www.uniden.com/newsroom/press-r ... ming-soon/ MSRP $699 OUCH! Paid sw upgrades may be required? Double ouch! |
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| Author: | icom1020 [ Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Uniden handheld scanner on the horizon? SDS100 |
If they make one pay for upgrades that another brand offers for free then just change their name to Bait and Switch or Hooker radio. |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Uniden handheld scanner on the horizon? SDS100 |
I purchased mine from HRO last week and it does work quite well with P25 Phase 1/2 systems -- even with the reported LSM troubles. The scanner software is similar to the 436HP but it's physically a bit different. Also Uniden has made significant enhancements in the software. I'll offer a full review in another month or so when I have more time on the scanner. Here's a brief report: PROS: Excellent audio decode. Speaker is higher quality -- not as tinny as other Japanese speakers. Customizable display for conventional or trunking. Fully sealed membrane keypad. Responsive technical support. CONS: Antenna socket has collar design for 'waterproofing' the scanner which interferes with 3rd party SMA antennas. Most antennas will need an adapter or modification of antenna or scanner body. Price + Paid Upgrades. Battery performance is poor. (Uniden is sending new larger batteries to all registered owners later this year at no cost.) TBD: NXDN performance seems hit or miss. DMR seems OK so far. FYI, the final price was <cost of scanner> + $60 for DMR + $30 for NXDN upgrades. No idea how much the ProVoice upgrade is... as I don't care about ProVoice. |
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