The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
The voice coding technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment.
The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into
a human-readable form.
US Patent Nos #7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2, #6,199,037 B1, #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974,
#5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, and #5,517,511. microSD is a registered
trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
HomePatrol is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation, Irving, Texas.
At Uniden, we are always improving our products. This manual may not contain the latest
improvements to this model. Check our Owner’s Manual downloads at www.uniden.com for the
latest updates.
REVERSE LIST .............................................................. 59
REPEATER FREQUENCY LIST ...............................................59
WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................60
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the functions and features of your scanner. It assumes that you know the
basic structure of radio systems and how they work. Just as a car owner’s manual does not teach
you how to drive, this manual does not teach you about radio systems. There are many resources
for learning about radio systems, including wiki articles, forum discussions, and YouTube videos.
We encourage you to start at RadioReference.com’s discussion forums.
1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
IMPORTANT! This scanner has been manufactured so that it will not tune to radio frequencies
assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy
Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless
telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. Installation,
possession, or use of this scanner in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a
permit in some states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Local law enforcement ofcials can provide
you with information regarding the laws in your community.
MODIFICATION NOTICE
Changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this
product in any way other than as detailed by this Users Guide, could void your authority to operate
this product.
Warning: Modication of this device to receive cellular radiotelephone service signals is
prohibited under FCC Rules and Federal Law.
PART 15 INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. In Canada, a radio license must be obtained prior to possession and use of this scanner
receiver.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil
2
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:
Earphone Warning
You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with your scanner. Use of an incorrect
earphone or headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack
is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset.
Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the
earphone or headset. Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing
damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch
control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear
canal.
Liquid Exposure Warning
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. This product is not warranteed against water
damage
SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and re
departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio
services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service
providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However,
there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include:
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal
transmission).
• Pager transmissions.
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to nes and
possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a
conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone
transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the
legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these
transmissions. Do not open your scanners case to make any modications that could allow it
to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanners
internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate
your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile and/or
portable use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is
also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety
ofcials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.
3
AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Le présent appareil est conforme aux normes CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. Son utilisation est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil ne doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique qu’il reçoit, même se lebrouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Une version française de ce guide d’utilisation est disponible sur le site Web d’Uniden au :
www.uniden.com.
• Sur le site d’Uniden, sélectionnez “ Support”, puis “ Owner’s Manuals”.
• Au menu déroulant de sélection des produits, choisissez “Scanners”.
• Sélectionnez le modèle et cliquez sur le drapeau canadien.
• La version française du guide d’utilisation de ce modèle.
4
INTRODUCTION
The Uniden SDS200 is a digital base/mobile TrunkTracker communications receiver that
incorporates the HomePatrol database of all known radio systems in the USA and Canada.
Programming it can be as simple as entering your zip code. Its True I/Q™ receiver provides for
improved digital performance in challenging RF environments. Its customizable color display
allows access to the information you want to see.
HOW DOES THE HOMEPATROL® DATABASE WORK?
When you set your location, the scanner selects channels near that location. If you enter your
zip code, the scanner searches within a 10 mile radius of the center of that zip code. If you use
the Auto Locate feature, that range increases to 30 miles. If you manually enter your location or
connect an optional GPS receiver, your scanner will select channels that apply to your precise
location. You can adjust the selection range from 0 to 50 miles.
The database is updated weekly from RadioReference, the most comprehensive repository of
radio system available. Updating the radio database in your SDS200 is as simple as connecting it
to your PC and running the included Sentinel software.
WHAT YOU HEAR
Your scanner has over 10,000 police, re, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set for
instant access. You can also listen to weather channels and weather alerts, and you can set your
scanner to monitor weather alerts.
There are some communications that the public is locked out from monitoring. Your
scanner cannot receive agencies that encrypt their communications; it also cannot receive
agencies on some private proprietary systems.
Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on, you can turn on specic
types of agencies you want to hear (and turn off those you don’t).
CREATE FAVORITES LISTS
You are not limited to using the included database. You can also create your own Favorites Lists
which you can customize to your preferences.
AVOID TRANSMISSIONS
You can also select transmissions for your scanner to Avoid (ignore).
REPLAY TRANSMISSIONS
Your scanner’s Replay feature will instantly replay the transmissions you’ve just heard. You can
set how long a period Replay records for instant playback. This period can range from 30 seconds
to 4 minutes.
RECORD TRANSMISSIONS
With your scanner, you can record transmissions. When you begin recording, your scanner adds
the Replay recording buffer to the recording. These recording sessions are saved and can be
replayed on demand. Rename and delete sessions through the Review Recordings submenu.
5
MAIN FEATURES
HomePatrol Database – Includes all known radio systems in the US and Canada. The database
is updatable with the Sentinel software and Uniden updates the main database weekly.
Customizable Color Display – You can set the display color for each eld in the display.
Additionally, for many elds you can select the information provided.
True I/Q™ Receiver – Designed to improve digital performance in even the most challenging RF
environments. An I/Q receiver captures the complete signal waveform in 3 dimensions, allowing
for improved digital error correction and signal recovery.
Location-Based Scanning – Allows you to set your location by zip/postal code or GPS
coordinates for instant reception. The Auto-locate feature will determine your general location if
you don’t know where you are.
Favorites Scan – Allows you to organize your Systems into Favorites Lists. The scanner can
scan any combination of Favorites Lists and the Full Database.
microSD card (provided - 1 GB up to 32 GB supported) – For storing Favorites Lists, Proles,
all your settings, Discovery sessions, and recording sessions.
GPS Compatible – Connect to a GPS receiver (not included) for precise system selection and
continuing reselection when you travel. The scanner will automatically select what to scan based
on your current location as provided by an external GPS unit.
Range Control – Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for
channels in Favorites Lists and the database.
TrunkTracker X Operation – Scans APCO 25 Phase 1 and Phase 2, X2-TDMA, Motorola,
EDACS, and LTR trunked systems, as well as conventional analog and P25 digital channels.
Optional upgrades add multiple types of NXDN and DMR trunking, as well as EDACS ProVoice
decoding.
Instant Replay – Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
Audio Recording – Capture transmissions for later playback.
Custom Alerts – You can program your scanner to alert when you receive a Channel or Unit ID, a
Close Call hit, an ID is transmitted with an Emergency Alert, or a Tone-out hit. For each alert, you
can select from 9 different tone patterns, 15 volume settings, 7 colors, and 3 ash patterns.
Multicolor LED Alert – The alert LED with 7 colors, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or
White, can be used with your Custom Alerts.
Trunking Discovery – Monitors system trafc on a trunked radio system to nd unknown IDs and
automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identication.
Conventional Discovery – Searches a range of frequencies to nd unknown frequencies and
automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identication.
Scan by Service Types – Scan your channels by Service Type i.e. Fire, Police, Railroad, etc.
Multi-Level Display and Keypad light – Makes the display and keypad easy to see in dim light
with multiple backlight levels.
Temporary or Permanent Avoid – For Systems/Sites/Departments/Channels.
System/Channel Number Tagging – Number tags allow you to quickly navigate to a specic
Favorites List, System, or Channel.
Start-up Conguration – You can program each of your Favorites Lists with a Startup Key (0-9)
so that when you power up the scanner and press the key number, just those Favorites Lists
assigned to the key will be enabled for scan.
6
Close Call ® RF Capture Technology – Lets you set the scanner so it detects and provides
information about nearby radio transmissions. Close Call Do-not-Disturb checks for Close Call
activity in between channel reception so active channels are not interrupted.
Broadcast Screen – Allows the scanner to ignore search and Close Call hits on known broadcast
frequencies including pager frequencies. You can also program up to 10 custom frequency ranges
that the scanner ignores.
Fire Tone-Out Standby/Tone Search – Lets you set the scanner to alert you if a two-tone
sequential page is transmitted. You can set up to 32 Tone-Outs. The scanner will also search and
display unknown tones.
PC Programming – Use the Sentinel software to manage your scanner’s Proles, Favorites Lists,
Databases, and rmware updates.
Priority/Priority w/DND Scan – priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most
important channels while monitoring other channels for transmissions.
Priority ID Scan – Allows you to set priority to talkgroup IDs.
Intermediate Frequency Exchange – Changes the IF used for a selected channel/frequency to
help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
Individual Channel Volume Offset – Allows you to adjust the volume offset for each channel.
Congurable Band Defaults – Allows you to set the step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25,
50 or 100 kHz) and modulation (AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or FMB) for 31 different bands.
Repeater Find – Allows the scanner to try to switch to the repeater frequency if an input
frequency is found.
Adjustable Scan/Search Delay/Resume – Set a delay up to 30 seconds or a forced resume up
to 10 seconds for each channel or search.
Data Naming – Allows you to name each Favorites List, System, Site, Department, Channel, ID,
Location, Custom Search, and SAME group, using up to 64 characters.
Duplicate Input Alert – Alerts you if you try to enter a name or frequency already stored.
Quick Keys – You can assign up to 100 Quick Keys to your Favorites Lists, Systems,
Departments, and Sites.
Search Avoids – You can temporarily Avoid up to 250 frequencies and permanently Avoid up to
250 frequencies in any Search mode or Close Call mode.
10 Custom Searches – Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges.
Search with Scan Operation – Lets you include Custom Search ranges during scan operation.
3 Search Keys – You can assign 3 of the number keys to start a Custom Search, Tone-Out
Search, or Close Call Search.
Quick Search – Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency or enter a frequency and
start searching.
SAME Weather Alert/Priority – Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME alert is transmitted on
a NOAA weather channel. You can also set a weather channel as a priority channel.
7
INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER
Accessories included in the box are:
• AC Adapter
• DC Adapter
• Mobile power harness
• USB Cable
• MicroSD Card (installed)
• BNC type Telescoping Antenna
• Mounting Bracket and Hardware
• Printed Material
8
BASIC USAGE INFORMATION
UNDERSTANDING THE MEMORY
All information contained in the scanner is stored on a microSD card supplied with the scanner.
This includes Favorites Lists, all the radio settings, and the RadioReference database.
FAVORITES LISTS
Because the memory is based on the RadioReference database, the SDS200 has a different
organization unlike banks and channels in older scanners, but more like Dynamic Memory
Architecture (DMA) used for the last few generations of scanners. Favorites Lists follow the
RR database structure of Systems that contain Departments that hold Channels (conventional
frequencies or IDs) and then Sites to hold trunking frequencies. If you are familiar with DMA
scanners, think of departments as being like channel groups.
Favorites Lists let you store channels you nd when you are scanning from the full database (the
easiest way). They can contain channels from trunking systems and conventional systems. You
can also manually add systems, departments and channels into Favorites Lists from the database
as well as program new systems, departments, sites, and channels with the Sentinel software.
You can save up to 256 different Favorite Lists in the scanner (and software) and associate them
with any or all of your proles. You can monitor one or more Favorites Lists at a time and/or the
database. You can also export your Favorites Lists to a le to share them. Deleting a prole does
not delete the Favorites Lists associated with a prole. However, deleting a Favorites List does
delete it from all proles.
SYSTEMS
Systems hold Sites, Departments, and Channels.
TRUNKING SITES
Inside trunked systems are sites that hold the trunking frequencies for the trunking system as well
as any band plan information needed. You need at least one site for each trunked system and
some systems have more than one site.
DEPARTMENTS
Departments are created inside systems. Departments hold frequencies (channels) for
conventional systems and Talk Group IDs (also called channels) for trunked systems.
SENTINEL SOFTWARE
MANAGE PROFILES
Proles are “snapshots” of your scanner’s set up. A prole contains all conguration settings as
well as all Favorites Lists, Avoids, and System settings. Sentinel can save multiple proles so
you can restore different proles as you need them. For example, if you regularly visit a specic
location, you can create a prole for that location. You can save it to Sentinel to use whenever you
visit.
9
MANAGE FAVORITES LISTS
You can create Favorites Lists in Sentinel then associate them with specic proles. Sentinel lets
you create new systems or edit systems already in a Favorites List. When a prole is written to
your scanner, only specied Favorites Lists are written to the scanner. Note that all Favorites Lists
are shared by all Proles. If you delete a Favorites List, it is deleted from all proles. If you
want to use a particular Favorites List in some Proles and not use it in Others, use the Download
and/or Monitor settings in the Prole Editor to select your preference.
MANAGE DATABASES
Uniden updates the Database used in your scanner every week. You can decide how often
you want to update the databases on your scanner. When you update them through Sentinel, it
checks the website for the most current database and saves it in Sentinel. When you select Write to Scanner, the new database is updated in the scanner. Updating the main database does not
update any Favorites List. Your customizations and selections are preserved.
HOW TO INSTALL SENTINEL SOFTWARE
1. Go to the scanner’s product page at Uniden.com and click the link for support les.
2. Download the latest version of Sentinel.
3. Unzip the le you downloaded, then click on setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions
to install Sentinel.
UPDATING FIRMWARE
Your scanner updates its rmware through Sentinel. In that process, Sentinel connects to the
internet and checks for the current rmware version to download.
From time to time, Uniden will release rmware updates to improve existing functionality, add new
features, or address issues found in its operation. Updating the rmware takes just a few minutes
and is easily accomplished using the Sentinel Software you installed on your PC.
Simply connect your scanner to your PC using the supplied USB cable and select Mass Storage.
Then, in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Firmware and follow the on-screen prompts.
For information about what is included in each update, see:
1. To update the scanner’s database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
Select Mass Storage.
2. Next, in Sentinel, select UPDATE/Update Master HPDB. This updates the database in
Sentinel, but does not update the database in the scanner.
3. Finally, write the new database to your scanner by selecting Scanner/Write to Scanner.
DATA NAMING
Name any Favorites List, System, Site, Department, Channel, Location, Custom Search,
Recording Session, Tone-Out, or SAME group using up to 64 characters.
To Enter a Character, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears. To move the
cursor to the right, press the right soft key (>).
To move the cursor to the left, press the left soft key (<). To clear a character, press .NO/PRI.
To clear all characters, press .NO/PRI twice. Press E/YES/Q.SRCH when nished to exit.
10
PRIORITY SCANNING
Priority Scan – When the scanner is scanning a Conventional System, it interrupts scanning,
based on the Priority Interval and Max Channels settings, to check priority channels for activity.
The more channels you have set to priority, the longer the interruption will be. The Favorites
List(s) and System(s) containing the priority channel(s) have to be enabled (and not Avoided) or
the scanner will display Priority Scan No Channel.
Priority DND – The scanner checks priority channels, based on the Priority Interval and Max
Channels settings, only when not receiving other conventional channels so there is no interruption
in scanning with conventional systems.
Priority ID Scan – This function is similar to conventional priority although there is no interruption
during the transmission. Priority is checked in between transmissions, when the scanner is
receiving the control channel, and during the channel delay period. The scanner can only look for
priority IDs in the trunked system it is currently scanning.
Preemptive Priority ID Scanning – For Motorola systems that have channel priority active on the
system, if you ag a channel as priority and the system also has that TGID identied as a priority
channel, the scanner will preempt any current transmission if the TGID becomes active.
The highest priority is for channels in System Quick Key 0. The lowest priority is for channels in
System Quick Key 99. Priority for priority channels in the same channel Department follows the
order in which the channels were created.
To use Priority Scan, you must rst set your Priority Channels.
To use Priority ID Scan, you must also enable Priority ID Scan for each system.
To toggle Priority Modes, press PUSH/FUNC then .NO/PRI.
Priority is always on for a trunked system, if enabled in the system.
SCANNING ORDER
With previous scanners, you selected banks to scan. With this scanner, you select Favorites Lists,
Systems, Departments, and Sites to scan by assigning Quick Keys to them.
Scanning is performed in a mixture of FLQK order and SQK order. The scanner does not scan all
Systems in one Favorites List and then move to the next List.
For each Favorites List with a quick key, starting with 0, the scanner scans each 0 SQK in FLQK
order and then move sto the next set of SQKs for each list.
Example:
FLQK 0, SQK 0; FLQK 1, SQK 0…. FLQK 98, SQK 99; FLQK 99, SQK, 99. Department and Site
Quick Keys are scanned with each System.
Systems with the same quick key are scanned in order of creation.
The Database is scanned next. Then, Systems with no quick key (including created Quick Save
Systems) are scanned and in order of creation.
Conventional Channels and Departments within Systems are also scanned in order of creation.
TGIDs are not really scanned. The scanner checks for any activity in the trunking system and:
• Stops on all unavoided TGIDs when ID Search mode is set to On.
• Stops only on programmed TGIDs when ID Search mode is set to Off.
Next, any Custom Searches (enabled for Search with Scan) are scanned in order (Close Call Hits
last).
11
Then, the scanner scans the Close Call ‘Hits with Scan’ system (if Unavoided). This is a system
that automatically stores the frequencies found by Close Call. If the ‘Hits with Scan’ system has no
frequencies, the scanner does not scan the system.
The scanner scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option. For
trunked systems, the scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, the current
transmission ends, and the channel delay expires. Conventional systems operate similarly, but all
(Unavoided) channels are scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting.
SCANNING
Scanning Checklist:
To ensure you do not get a “Nothing to Scan” message on the scanner:
1. You must enable at least one Favorites List or the Full Database in Select Lists to Monitor.
2. Favorites Lists or Systems, with Quick Keys assigned to them, must be enabled with quick
keys or through Manage Quick Key Status.
3. Service Types required for channels must be set to On.
4. You must set your location to an area that has channels to scan, or set one or more
Favorites Lists to not use Location Control.
Any Favorites List not assigned to a quick key, not Avoided, with channels within your current
location and range and set to On in Select – to Monitor will be scanned. Any System, Department,
or Site (or Quick Save System/Department) not assigned to a quick key and not Avoided, will be
scanned.
REPLAY THE LAST TRANSMISSIONS
While scanning, press REPLAY/RECORD.
Press CHANNEL to pause/resume replay.
Turn the SCROLL CONTROL to select recordings.
Replay is not available when recording is enabled.
START/STOP RECORDING
While scanning, press PUSH/FUNC (the main scroll knob) then REPLAY/RECORD.
Resets to Off when you turn off the scanner.
Note that anything in the replay buffer is also stored with the recording session when you start
recording.
AVOIDING CHANNELS, DEPARTMENTS, SITES, AND SYSTEMS
Temporary Avoids are cleared when you cycle power. You must manually clear permanent avoids.
Channel Avoid
When the Channel is in the display or in Channel Hold mode: To Temporary Avoid, press AVOID
once. To Permanent Avoid, press twice when the channel is in the display or in Channel Hold mode.
12
Department Avoid
Press DEPT (Soft Key 2) then AVOID once to Temporary Avoid. Press AVOID twice to Permanent
Avoid.
Site Avoid
To Temporary Avoid, press F+Site (Soft Key 2) then quickly press AVOID.
To Permanent Avoid, press F+Site (Soft Key 2) then quickly press AVOID twice.
To Stop Avoiding, press F+Site (Soft Key 2) then AVOID once.
System Avoid
Press SYSTEM (1) then AVOID once to Temporary Avoid. Press AVOID twice to Permanent Avoid.
HOLDING A SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT, SITE, OR CHANNEL
While scanning, you can hold on a system, department, site, or channel by pressing its associated
soft key.
System Hold: Soft Key 1
Department Hold: Soft Key 2
Site Hold: F+Soft Key 2
Channel Hold, Soft Key 3
Note: If you hold on a channel that is in a trunked system, all enabled sites are still scanned for
that channel activity.
13
INSTALLING YOUR SCANNER
The SDS200 can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base station, and
connected to a standard outlet that supplies 120VAC, 60Hz. You must use either the supplied
antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna, properly and safely mounted at your chosen
site.
The unit can also be placed above, beneath, or in the dash of your vehicle using the supplied
bracket and mounting hardware.
• If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna
away from the source.
• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
POWER RELATED ISSUES
Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted, do not unplug the AC adapter during the
time the memory is accessed for programming or auto store.
Note 1: If when you connect the AC adapter the VOLUME / key is in the ON position, the
scanner may not power on. Should this occur, simply turn the control OFF, then ON again.
Note 2: When you turn off the scanner using the power switch, the scanner remembers the
last settings and mode. When you turn power back on, it resumes the previous mode.
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA
The scanner’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including
an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, BNC terminated coaxial cable to connect
an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. Cable loss increases with higher frequency.
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an optional amplied extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might
provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cables 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your
scanners back-panel Ext. Sp. Jack.
Warning! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner’s Ext. SP jack or headphone
jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might
also damage the scanner.
All audio output is Class-D amplied (PWM). Never connect Ext. SP jack or
headphone jack to an external Class-D AMP.
BASE STATION
This is the simplest approach to let you get started quickly. Decide on a location that is convenient
to a nearby wall outlet, has desk space to let you complete your programming worksheets, will
safely allow the indoor antenna to be extended, or near a window to use an outdoor antenna.
14
To secure the radio to a surface by means of the mounting bracket, follow the steps below:
1. Attach the four protective mounting feet to the mounting bracket when you casually use the
scanner on a at surface. Should you desire to permanently mount the scanner, remove the
feet and use wood screws through the bracket as described in Steps 2 and 3.
2. Use the bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting screws.
3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws.
4. Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the radio case so the bracket is
beneath the radio. Secure the bracket using the two threaded knobs. Never over tighten the
knobs.
Once the radio is positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using the supplied 13.8V, 750
mA AC adapter. Insert the barrel of the AC adapter to the jack on the rear, upper right side of the
radio marked. Insert the connector of the supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the BNC Antenna
Connector and apply moderate pressure to secure it.
VEHICLE INSTALLATION
You can mount your scanner in your vehicle, using either an optoinal bracket or DIN-E sleeve.
If the scanner loses power (as when you turn off your car’s ignition with the scanners power switch
on), it can corrupt the microSD card. To ensure that does not happen, turn off the scanner before
turning the car’s ignition off.
Warning! AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES.
Ignoring this installation concern may result in bodily harm and the inability of the
airbag to perform properly.
15
Mounting Using the Bracket
With the bracket removed from the radio, use the holes in the bracket as a template to initially
mark the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be absolutely certain of what might be behind
the mounting surface before making any holes, be it above, or below, or in front of your dash,
armrest console, or other location. If you drill carelessly, expensive damage can result. If in doubt,
consult your vehicle dealer’s service department or a qualied professional installer.
1. Using appropriate screws or other hardware, secure the bracket.
2. Insert the scanner and insert the bracket knobs to lock the scanner in position.
3. Attach the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear of the scanner and plug the adapter end
into a dash mounted 12V DC socket.
4. Attach a suitable mounted mobile antenna to the antenna jack on the back of the scanner.
16
Mounting Using ISO Technique
Some vehicles can take advantage of another approach to mounting a radio in a vehicle, called
the ISO technique. However, this technique requires a very detailed and thorough knowledge of
the technique. Therefore, we strongly suggest that if you have any doubt about your experience
and abilities, please consult with a professional installer who is familiar with the ISO approach to
radio installation.
To begin the process, it is rst necessary to remove the scanner’s outer metal sleeve from the
inner chassis. Unthread the four screws in the rear of the unit. Slide the cover toward the rear and
off. Once the sleeve is removed, you will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on either side
of the chassis cabinet. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw
type should be chosen by a qualied installer based on the internal vehicle bracket which will be
used in securing the scanner chassis.
Once the original radio is removed from the vehicle dash and the t of the scanner is correct,
be sure to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any other cables or wires, to the scanner
before the scanner is secured.
The following illustration is a typical example of the ISO technique and the general side mounting
screw holes often encountered. It does not actually represent the Uniden scanner or your vehicle’s
mounting bracket. Only a professional installer will be able to determine the best and correct
approach.
Connecting DC Cable with Orange Wire
Connect this cable to the vehicle’s electric system that receives power when you turn on your
headlights. Now your scanner’s display will automatically dim when you turn on the headlights.
17
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
FIRST STEPS
To get your scanner ready for use, follow these quick steps:
1. Connect the scanner to a power source and plug the included cable into the scanner’s
microUSB port and the other end into a PC.
2. Turn on the scanner by rotating VOLUME / clockwise.
3. When prompted, select Mass Storage mode.
4. Run Sentinel.
5. Follow the steps provided on pages 10 and 11 to update the scanner’s rmware and radio
database to the latest versions.
INITIAL SETTINGS (VOLUME AND SQUELCH)
1. Rotate VOLUME / clockwise to turn on the scanner.
2. Adjust the volume to the desired level.
3. Set SQUELCH to the desired level. Usually, a setting of 2-5 works best.
To begin scanning right away, press the ZIP SERVICES button then select your country and enter
your zip/postal code. The scanner loads channels for your area from the database and starts
scanning.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The following table includes the most common functions for each key. It is not, however, a
comprehensive list for all functions in all modes. See specic functions in this manual to perform a
particular task.
The LED indicator above the PUSH/FUNC knobindicates channel alerts.
18
KEYOPERATION
Scroll knob/PUSH
FUNC
VOLUME/LIGHT/
POWER
(VOLUME / )
AVOID• Press once to temporarily avoid the current channel or frequency
ZIP/SERVICES• Press to enter country-zip/postal code.
SOFT KEYSThe function of these three keys change depending on the current
SQUELCH/MENU• Rotate right to increase the squelch threshold.
REPLAY/RECORD• Press to Replay the last transmissions.
Number keys (general)
See individual key
functions below for
additional functions
1 / SRCH1• Press to enter the digit 1 in any numeric entry mode.
• Rotate to change menu items, change scan direction, or resume
scanning or searching when stopped on a transmission.
• In channel or search hold mode rotate to change channel or
frequency.
• Press to activate the second FUNCtion of the next keypress.
• Rotate to the right to turn on the scanner and increase volume.
• Rotate to the left to decrease volume and turn off the scanner.
• Tap to turn on/off the display backlight. Note that when the display
backlight is off, nothing is visible on the display.
(in direct tune mode).
• Press twice to permanently avoid the current channel or frequency.
• During scan, or scan hold press the left soft key (System), then tap
AVOID once (for temporary avoid) or twice (for permanent avoid) to
avoid the currently scanned system.
• During scan, or scan hold press the middle soft key (Department),
then tap AVOID once (for temporary avoid) or twice (for permanent
avoid) to avoid the currently scanned department.
• Press PUSH/FUNC then ZIP SERVICES to select Service Types to
be scanned.
mode. The function is indicated by the labels at the bottom of the
display.
• Rotate left to decrease the squelch threshold.
• Press to enter Menu mode.
• Press to return one level in Menu mode.
• Press PUSH/FUNC then MENU for Search menu in Search mode.
• Press PUSH/FUNC then MENU for Close Call menu in Close Call
mode.
• Press PUSH/FUNC then REPLAY/RECORD to start/stop
recording
• Press and hold to Review Recordings.
• Press to select Favorites List Quick Keys in Scan mode.
• Press 0-9 to use direct entry in a Hold mode.
• Press 0-9 to toggle custom search bands on or off in Custom Search
mode.
• Press 0-6 to toggle Close Call bands on or off in Close Call mode.
• In channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 1 to toggle on/off
the search you’ve assigned to SRCH1.
19
KEYOPERATION
2 / SRCH2• Press to enter the digit 2 in any numeric entry mode.
• In channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 2 to toggle on/off
the search you’ve assigned to SRCH2.
3 / SRCH3• Press to enter the digit 3 in any numeric entry mode.
• In channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 3 to toggle on/off
the search you’ve assigned to SRCH3.
4 / ATT• Press to enter the digit 4 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 4 to toggle
attenuation on/off for the current channel
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then hold 4 for 3 seconds
to toggle global attenuation on/off.
• In Search mode, holding on a frequency, press PUSH/FUNC then 4
to toggle attenuation on/off for the current frequency.
5 / DIM• Press to enter the digit 5 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channelhold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 5 to set the display
brightness level.
6 / WX• Press to enter the digit 6 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 6 to toggle weather
priority on/off.
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then hold 6 for 3
seconds to go to weather channel monitoring mode.
7 / IFX• Press to enter the digit 7 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channel hold mode on a conventional channel, press PUSH/FUNC then 7 to toggle intermediate frequency exchange on/off for
the current channel.
• In Search mode, holding on a frequency, press PUSH/FUNC then
7 to toggle intermediate frequency exchange on/off for the current
frequency.
8 / REV• Press to enter the digit 8 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channel hold mode on a conventional channel, press PUSH/FUNC then 8 to monitor the the repeater input frequency for the
current channel.
• In Search mode, holding on a frequency, press PUSH/FUNC
then 8 to monitor the the repeater input frequency for the current
frequency.
9 / DISP• Press to enter the digit 9 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then 9 to toggle between
simple and detailed display modes.
• In most modes, press PUSH/FUNC then hold 9 for 3 seconds to
switch between Color, Black on White, and White on Black modes.
0 / LVL• Press to enter the digit 0 in any numeric entry mode.
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then repeatedly press 0
to set the volume offset for the current channel.
20
KEYOPERATION
.NO/PRI• Press to enter a decimal point for a frequency.
• Press when prompted Yes/No to select No.
• Press PUSH/FUNC then.NO/PRI to toggle conventional priority
scan.
E/YES/Q. SRCH
• Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu mode
• In Channel hold mode, press to store a blinking CTCSS/DCS/NAC.
• In Channel hold mode, press PUSH/FUNC then E/YES/Q.SRCH to
start a Quick Search.
• Press PUSH/FUNC then E/YES/Q.SRCH to toggle ID Search mode
on/off in Scan mode (when scanning Trunked System in Favorites
List only).
21
UNDERSTANDING LOCATION, RANGE, AND SERVICES
All radio systems in your scanner’s database are tagged with location information. A geotag has
latitude, longitude, and range. This tag describes a circle centered at the latitude/longitude that
fully encompasses the entity (i.e. city, town, state, etc.) served by the radio system. Taking a look
at some of the systems in the Fort Worth, TX area, you can see that each system has its own little
circle. These roughly outline each system’s intended coverage.
Each entry also includes all the radio system information (frequencies, descriptions, tags
indicating how each channel is used, etc).
If you use your zip code as your location, the scanner sets your location to be within 10 miles of
the center of the zip code. Good enough for catching local comms. We’ve drawn that circle in
using a thicker line on the next map.
22
The scanner selects channels from systems that overlap the thick circle. So, the system down
south that covers Burleson is included even though only part of it is covered, but Haslet, way up
north, is not included.
Each location method uses a different range. In addition to the 10-mile zip code radius, the
scanner uses:
• Auto Locate: 30-miles radius from the discovered radio tower.
• GPS or Manual Location: 0-miles radius.
0 miles means that your location is precisely known. For a radio system to be selected, its
circle must enclose your precise position. This setting is great if you are traveling…the scanner
automatically selects and deselects systems as you drive through each system’s coverage zone.
You can manually change the range setting to be bigger (to include more systems) or smaller (to
include fewer systems) by going to the Range menu and adjusting the range up or down.
SETTING LOCATION/RANGE
Press MENU then scroll to Set Your Location and Range and press E/YES/Q.SRCH. Scroll to
through the following option and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
Enter Zip/Postal Code
This sets the center of a zip/postal code as your location (not your exact location) and a default
scan range of 10 miles.
1. Select your country (USA or Canada) and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
2. Enter your zip code or see Data Naming, to enter a postal code.
3. You can also press the ZIP SERVICES button to enter your zip/postal code.
23
Auto Locate
Auto Locate works by trying to monitor any Motorola or P25 system in your area that is also in the
Radio Reference Database.
This sets the center of the discovered radio tower as your location (not your exact location) and a
default scan range of 30 miles.
Press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI to accept the location. Press MENU to cancel.
Set Manual Location
This sets your exact location and a default scan range of 0 miles. You can then edit the location
name and save the location.
1. Using the keypad, enter your latitude.
2. Press .NO/PRI to toggle N or S, and press E/YES/Q.SRCH Using the keypad, enter your
longitude.
3. Press .NO/PRI to toggle E or W, and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
SET UP GPS
Location Format
DMS:DDD˚MM’SS.ss or DEG:DDD.dddddd.
Set Serial Port
• Default is 9600 bps for a GPS device.
• Off, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps.
Set Range
This setting allows you override the default range setting for your current location to increase or
decrease the number of Trunking Sites and Channel Departments you can receive when you are
scanning from the Full Database and when you are scanning Favorites Lists with Location Control
enabled. See also Understanding Range, 24.
Enter the range (0-50) and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
EDIT LOCATION
This lets you create a location or edit a location for rapid recall. First, select New Location or Edit
Location.
Edit Name
See Data Naming, page 10.
Use Location
This will set the location as current for scanning the Database and any Favorites List with Location
Control enabled.
At Conrm? press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
24
Delete Location
You can only delete saved locations. The last location set will be retained for use when scanning
the Database.
At Conrm Delete?, press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
Set Location Information
See Set Manual Location, 2.
Set Range
Enter the range (0-50) and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
Save Location
This saves the current location and the range.
SELECTING SERVICE TYPES
By default only EMS Dispatch, Fire Dispatch, Law Dispatch, Custom 1, and Multi-Dispatch are
enabled.
The Appendix has a list of Service Types and their general descriptions. To change the enabled/
disabled service types:
1. Press PUSH/FUNC then the ZIP/SERVICES button.
2. Scroll to each Service Type and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to enable or disable. Press SYSTEM
to exit.
If a Service Type is not in any active Favorite List, the scanner will display “---”.
25
QUICK NAVIGATION CONCEPTS
ASSIGNING QUICK KEYS
Quick Keys let you quickly turn on/off favorites lists, systems within a favorites list, and
departments and sites within systems. There are three levels of quick key as described below.
FAVORITES LIST QUICK KEYS
Favorites Lists Quick Keys (FLQK) quickly enable or disable entire Favorites Lists for scanning.
There are 100 FLQKs (00-99). These are like the bank keys used on older scanners. You do not
have to assign a FLQK to a favorites list, but doing so makes it easier to modify what you are
currently scanning. Each FLQK can only be used one time (i.e. two favorites lists cannot have the
same FLQK).
SYSTEM QUICK KEYS
System Quick Keys (SQK) quickly enable or disable conventional and trunked systems for
scanning. There are 100 SQKs (00-99). You can use the same SQK for multiple systems.
DEPARTMENT/SITES QUICK KEYS
Department/Site Quick Keys (DQK) quickly enable or disable departments or sites. There are 100
DQKs (00-99). You can use the same DQK for multiple departments and sites.
USING QUICK KEYS
To enable or disable a Quick Key, while scanning, enter all or part of:
FF.SS.DD then press E.
• FF=FQK
• SS=SQK
• DD=DQK
Examples:
• 10 E: Toggle FQK 10
• 10.03 E: Toggle SQK 03 in FQK 10
• 10.03.02 E: Toggle DQK 02 in SQK 03 in FQK 10.
• .03 E: Toggle SQK 03 in the currently scanned Favorites List
• ..04 E: Toggle DQK 04 in the currently scanned system.
Toggling a SQK or DQK only affects the quick key within the current hierarchy. If you have
the same SQK under a different Favorites List, that SQK is unaffected.
You can assign a display area to indicate the FQK/SQK/DQK status. See Customizing the
Display, on page 22.
SEARCH KEYS
You can assign any search function to Search Keys (1, 2, or 3) to quickly go to that search. Use the
menu function Search for… → Set Search Key to assign the search functions. To start the search, hold
on a channel, the press F+1, 2, or 3.
26
STARTUP KEYS
You can program each of your Favorites Lists with a Startup Key (0-9) so that when you power
up the scanner and press the key number, just those Favorites List(s) assigned to the key will be
enabled for scan. Systems are not affected. Assign a startup key when programming Favorites
Lists.
To use a startup key, hold it down while powering on the scanner. Items with a matching startup
key will be enabled for scanning. Items with a startup key that does not match will be disabled for
scanning. Items with no startup key will not be affected.
NUMBER TAGS
Numbers tags will allow you to tag each Favorites List, System, and Channel so you can quickly
go to that element. Number tags can range from 0 to 99 for Favorites Lists and Systems and
0-999 for Channels.
To use a number tag, hold on any channel, then enter the tag as FF.SS.CC and press Channel
(Soft Key 3).
CHANNEL/ID ALERTS
You can program your scanner to alert you when a Channel or Unit ID is received, you receive
a Close Call hit, an ID is transmitted with an Emergency Alert or you receive a Tone-out hit. For
each alert in the scanner, you can select from 9 different tone patterns, 15 volume settings, 7
colors, and 3 ash patterns.
QUICK FREQUENCY TUNING
To quickly tune to a frequency and enter quick search mode:
1. Hold on any channel.
2. Key in any frequency.
3. Press CHANNEL (Soft Key 3).
QUICK TALK GROUP TUNING
To quickly tune to a talk group in the trunked system you are currently scanning, while scanning
that trunked system:
1. Hold on any channel.
2. Key in the talk group ID.
3. Press CHANNEL (Soft Key 3).
27
MENU REFERENCE
The scanner’s menu gives you access to all the scanner’s setting as well as programming. The
table below provides a quick description of most of the scanner’s menu tree. For procedures that
need more explanation, the table will indicate where in this manual to look for that explanation.
To access the menu, press and hold SQUELCH/MENU. For ease of reference, this manual will
refer to this button as MENU.
When describing menu navigation, this manual uses the following format:
MENU → Main Menu Item → Sub Menu item
For example:
MENU → Search For… → Custom Search
To go up one menu level, press MENU. To exit the menu entirely, press AVOID.
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Set Scan SelectionManage Quick Key
Status
Set Nationwide
Systems
Select Lists to Monitor
Set All Lists O
Set All Lists On
Manage Full DatabaseReview Avoids
Stop All Avoiding
Information
Manage FavoritesSee Managing Favorites Lists on page 28
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Favorites Quick Key Scroll to desired FLQK
System Quick KeyScroll to the FL the
Scroll to the desired nationwide system
and press E to turn it on or off for scanning.
Nationwide systems are similar to service
searches used in older scanners.
Scroll through the list and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to toggle the item on/off for scanning.
Note that this does not affect the FLQK status.
If the item is set to No, it cannot be turned on
for scanning using quick keys.
Sets all of the items in the above menu to Off.
Sets all of the items in the above menu to On.
Scroll to entries in this list to see all items
avoided in the main database. When selected,
press E/YES/Q.SRCH to remove the avoid
status.
Removes avoid status from the entire main
database.
Displays the date the main database was last
updated in the scanner.
SETTING
and press E/YES/Q.
SRCH to toggle it on/
off.
systems are in and
press E/YES/Q.SRCH,
then scroll to the
system and press
E/YES/Q.SRCH to
toggle the SQK on/off.
28
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Set Your LocationEnter Zip Code
Auto Locate
Set Manual Location
Set Up GPSLocation Format
Set Range
Edit Location
Save Location
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Select USA or Canada then enter your zip
code or the rst 3 digits of your postal code.
The scanner will select things to scan based
on the zip code location.
The scanner will search for a signal from a
radio system in its database and sets your
location to the location of the found system.
You will be prompted to accept or continue
searching for each radio system found.
Input your Latitude and Longitude for precise
radio system selection.
Set Serial Port
Sets the range, in miles, the scanner should
look out from the set location to determine
which radio systems to scan.
Scroll to select and edit a saved location. You
can then select the appropriate menu item for
what you want to change:
• Edit Name
• Use Location (sets your scanner to the stored
settings)
• Delete Location
• Set Location Information (change the stored
latitude and longitude)
• Set Range
Saves your current location settings for quick
recall. First, set the name for the location,
then select the menu items to set the location:
• Edit Name
• Use Location (sets your scanner to the stored
settings)
• Delete Location
• Set Location Information (change the stored
latitude and longitude)
• Set Range
SETTING
Scroll to select the
format for entering and
displaying latitude and
longitude
Set the data rate to
use with a connected
GPS. The default
of 4800bps is the
standard data rate for
most units.
29
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Select Service Types
Srch/CloCall OptFreq AvoidsStop All Avoiding
The scanner displays a list of all service types. Scroll to a service
type and press E to toggle that service type on or off. Note that if
no channels in the currently scanned database or favorites list(s)
include a particular service type, that service type will have --displayed instead of on or off. You cannot set that service type.
Broadcast ScreenSet All Band On
Repeater FindOn
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Rvw Search Avoids
Set All Band O
Set Each Band
Program Band
O
SETTING
Removes avoid status
from all frequencies.
Scroll to view search
avoids. Press E/YES/Q.SRCH while on
an avoided frequency
to unavoid that
frequency.
Turns on all broadcast
screens
Turns off all broadcast
screens
Scroll through the list
of broadcast screens
and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to turn a
particular screen on or
off. When a screen is
turned on, the scanner
will ignore any trafc
found on a matching
frequency during
search or Close Call
operation.
Scroll to an entry then
enter the upper and
lower limits of any
frequency band you
want to make a custom
screen for..
Automatically switch
to repeater output side
when input side is
detected.
Do not switch to
repeater output side.
30
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Set Delay Time-10
Set AttenuatorOn
Digital Waiting Time
Search For…Custom Search
Edit CustomSelect Custom, then:
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
-5
0
1
2
3
4
5
.
.
.
O
Sets how long the scanner evaluates the
received signal before opening squelch.
Start a custom search. Use the 0-9 keys to
turn on/off each search range.
Edit Name
Edit Srch Limit
Set Delay Time
Set Modulation
Set Attenuator
Set Step
SETTING
Hold on the frequency
the set amount of time
after the transmission
ends to wait for
replies. Negative
value forces search
resume after set time,
even if transmission
continues.
Apply 20dB attenuation
to all reception.
Attenuation is off.
Edit the name of the
custom search
Enter the upper
and lower range
frequencies.
Set the delay after a
transmission ends.
See setting above for
options.
Set the demodulation
method to use for the
range. AUTO uses
default modes based
on bands.
Turn attenuation on or
off for the search.
Set the step size for
the search. AUTO uses
standard steps based
on the band being
search.
31
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Set Search Key
Search with ScanSet System Avoid
Close Call
Close Call OnlyTurn off scanning/searching and only watch
Hits with ScanSet Avoid
Set CC ModeO
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Digital Waiting Time
Search with Scan
Select the search
key.
for Close Call hits
Set Hold Time
CC DND
CC Priority
SETTING
Sets how long the
scanner evaluates the
received signal before
opening squelch.
Set Avoid option lets
you stop avoiding
(i.e. include the
search during scan),
temporarily avoid, or
permanently avoid.
Set Hold Time option
determines how long
the scanner spend
in the custom search
before resuming
normal scanning.
Then, set the function
you want the search
key to control.
Set to Temporary or
Permanent to turn off
search with scan.
Set to Stop Avoiding to
include Close Call hits
while scanning.
Set how long to scan
Close Call hits during
each scan cycle.
Close Call is turned off
Scanner checks
for Close Call hits
only when no other
voice trafc is being
received.
Scanner checks for
Close Call hits every
2 seconds, even if
voice trafc is being
received.
32
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Set CC AlertSet Alert Tone
Set CC Bands
Analyze
Discovery
Priority ScanSet PriorityO
WX OperationWeather Scan
See Using Analyze Features on page 50
See Using Discovery Mode on page 48
Set Interval
Max Channels / Pri
Scan
SETTING OR SUB-
Set Alert Light
Set CC Pause
Scroll to each band and press E/YES/Q.
SRCH to toggle Close Call checks for that
band on or off.
Priority DND
Priority Scan
Select how often the scanner will check for
trafc on conventional priority channels.
Default is 2 seconds.
Sets the maximum number of conventional
priority channels to check on each interval.
(1-100)
The scanner goes into weather scan mode.
SUB MENU
SETTING
Scroll to select the
alert tone to sound
when there is a Close
Call hit. Then, scroll to
select the volume level
for the alert (Auto uses
the current volume
setting).
Scroll to select the
color the alert indicator
lights when there is a
Close Call hit. Then
scroll to select a blink
pattern for the alert.
Scroll to set how long
the scanner displays
the Close Call hit
before resuming.
Conventional priority is
turned off.
Conventional priority
be checked only when
no other voice trafc is
being received
Conventional priority
will be checked on
an interval, even if
voice trafc is being
received. Interval is set
by setting, below.
33
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Weather Alert
Review WX Alerts
Program SAME
Set Delay Time
Set Attenuator
WX Alt PriorityWhen turned on, the scanner will check for a
Tone-Out-ForTone-Out Standby
Tone-Out Setup
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Select how the scanner responds to weather
alerts:
• Alert Only the scanner responds to any alert
received when it detects the 1050 Hz alert
tone
• Named FIPS Code the scanner only responds
to an alert if it matches the selected stored
SAME settings.
• All FIPS the scanner responds to any alert
and displays the received event code.
Select a past alert to hear the audio of the
alert.
Select one of the SAME slots, then set a
name and county for the slot. You will need to
know the FIPS code for the county you want
to enter. FIPS codes can be found on NOAA’s
web site.
Sets how long the scanner remains on a
weather channel after the signal is lost before
scanning weather channels.
Turns attenuation on/off for weather channels.
1050Hz tone on the current weather channel
every 5 seconds while scanning. Note that
this interrupts any existing voice trafc.
Select this and the scanner will go into toneout standby mode. Scroll to select the toneout settings to use. If multiple settings use the
same RF settings but different tone settings,
all matching settings are used. No other
function works while the scanner is in tone-out
standby mode.
Scroll to select the tone-out settings you want
to edit, then use the below menu items to
change settings:
Edit Name
Set Frequency
SETTING
Set the alpha tag for
the tone-out settings
Set the RF frequency,
Modulation, and
Attenuation settings.
34
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Display Options
Backlight OptionsSet ModeSet how the display
CustomizeSee Customizing the Display on page 43
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Set Tone
Set Delay Time
Set Alert
Set DimmerSet the backlight
Set Key BacklightEnable: turns on/off w/
Flash w/Backlight
Off
External PowerBacklight On = Always
SETTING
Set the values for Tone
A and Tone B. For
a single short tone,
only set Tone A. For a
single long tone, only
set Tone B. To search
for tones leave both
settings at 0.
Select how long the
scanner waits after the
carrier drops to return
to tone-out standby
mode.
Set the tone and
indicator color/
pattern to use when
a matching two-tone
alert is received.
backlight behaves
when squelch opens
and/or when a key is
pressed.
brightness level
(default 40%)
the display backlight;
Disable: Always off.
Turn on to have the
alert indicator blink
every 5 seconds when
the display backlight is
off (so you can tell the
scanner is on).
turn on backlight when
external power is
present.
Backlight Off = Follow
backlight settings
when external power is
present.
35
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Set ID Format
(P25/MOT)
Set ID Format
(EDCS)
Set Scan Display
Mode
Set B/W or Color
Mode
SettingsAdjust Key Beep
Set Clock
Upgrade
Site NAC OperationSelect Use Site NAC or Ignore Site NAC.
Band Defaults
Auto Shuto
Set LAN Settings
Note: The scanner
automatically
restarts if you
change any LAN
settings and then
exit Menus.
Replay OptionsSet Replay Duration
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Select to display Motorola/P25 Talk Group IDs
in Decimal or Hex format.
Select to display EDACS Talk Group IDs in
Decimal or Hex format.
Select Simple or Detailed mode.
Set the display color mode: Color for full color
display, or Black w/White Text or White with
Black text for black and white modes (which
are easier to see under direct sunlight.
Rotate to set the key beep volume. AUTO
sets the level to match the current volume
setting.
Follow the menus to set the date, time, time
zone, and daylight savings time.
Use to enter a registration key for upgrade
options.
Select a frequency band then follow the menu
to set the default modulation and step for
each band.
Select how long the scanner will operate
before automatically turning off. Set to off to
disable this function.
Set iP AssignmentsSelect Disable (default),
Show IPs
Review Recordings
SETTING
Auto (DHCP), or
Manual.
Note: Set IP Addresses
menu displays if
Manual is selected.
Displays IP information
such as LAN mode, IP
address, etc.
Set how much audio is
included in the replay
buffer.
Scroll to a recording
session and select to
play, delete, or rename
a recording session.
36
MAIN MENUSUB MENU
Restore OptionsClear User Data
See Scanner
Information.
SETTING OR SUB-
SUB MENU
Reset User Settings
% Memory Used
Firmware Version
SETTING
Delete all Favorites
Lists and user settings.
Clear user settings
w/o affecting Favorites
Lists.
Displays the remaining
capacity of the
microSD card.
Displays the rmware
version and Electronic
Serial number of the
scanner.
37
MANAGING FAVORITES LISTS
Favorites Lists hold all your custom Systems, Sites, Departments, and Channels. Certain system,
department, and channel options are only available for specic types of systems. Each option is
tagged with the type(s) it applies to as follows:
• P – APCO Project 25
• M – Motorola
• D – DMR (Optional mode)
• N – NXDN (Optional mode)
• E – EDACS
• L – LTR
• C – Conventional
NEW FAVORITES LIST/ FAVORITES LIST OPTIONS
Press MENU then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
To Create a New Favorites List, scroll to New Favorites List and press E/YES/Q.SRCH. To Edit a Favorites List, scroll to the Favorites List and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
Scroll to the options below and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
Review/Edit System – See Programming Systems.
Set FL Quick Key – This assigns a quick key to the Favorites List. The default setting is. (no quick
key). If you don’t assign a Favorite Lists to a quick key, it will always be scanned unless you turn it
off in Select Lists to Monitor.
Scroll to the quick key (0-99 or . for no quick key) and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to save.
Pressing the rst number of a 2-digit quick key will get you closer, 1 for 10, 2 for 20, etc.,
then scroll to second digit.
Set FL Number Tag – Numbers a Favorites List so you can access it quickly from scan hold
mode.
The default setting is no number tag.
Enter the number tag (0-99) and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to save. Enter a blank for no number tag.
Set FL Startup Key – This allows you to turn on the scanner with the Favorites List enabled for
scan. The default settings are all keys O.
Scroll to the startup key (0-9) and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to enable then MENU to save.
Use Location Control – This enables Location Control for the Favorites List. The default setting is
O.
Review Avoids – This allows you to review all Avoids for the Favorites List. Temporary Avoids appear
reversed in the display -
Scroll to each Avoided channel, Department, or System, and press E/YES/Q.SRCH to Stop Avoiding.
Stop All Avoiding – This will Stop Avoiding all Channels, Departments, and Systems in the
Favorites List.
At Conrm Delete? Press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
Add Current dB Channels – This allows you to add all channels you are currently scanning to
the Favorites List.
At Conrm? Press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
AVOID
.
38
Notes:
• Any Avoided Channel will not be added.
• When adding channels from the Full Database, only channels that are inside the set range,
and from the selected Service Types are added.
• When adding channels from a Favorites List that has Use Location Control is set to Ye s, only
channels that are inside the set range, and from the selected service types are added.
• When adding channels from a Favorites List that has Use Location Control set to No, only
channels that are from the selected service types are added.
Rename – This allows you to rename the Favorites List.
Delete – This will delete the Favorites List.
At Conrm Delete? Press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
Information – This will show you the le size and number of Systems in the list.
PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS
CREATING OR EDITING A SYSTEM
1. Press MENU then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/YES/Q.SRCH. Scroll to the Favorites
List you want the system to go into, then press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
2. Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
3. To Create a New System, scroll to New System and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
Set the type system you are creating by scrolling to P25 Trunk, P25 X2-TDMA, P25 One
Frequency, Motorola, MotoTRBO Trunk (optional), DMR One Frequency (optional), EDACS, LTR,
or Conventional and press E/YES/Q.SRCH. At Conrm? press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
To Edit System Settings, scroll to the System and press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Some settings are only available for specic types of systems.
NXDN, MotoTRBO and DMR modes are optional upgrades.
Edit Name – Enter a name for the system then press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
Edit Sys Option – Refer to the following table for system options settings.
SETTINGDESCRIPTION
Set System Quick Key
Set System Number Tag
Set Avoid
Set Hold Time
Sets a quick key to enable/disable
the system
Sets a tag to quickly jump to the
system.
Set the avoid status for the systemPMDNELC
How long to scan the system before
moving to the next system. Default
of 0 scans entire system once, then
moves on.
39
APPLICABLE
SYSTEMS
PMDNELC
PMDNELC
PMDNELC
SETTINGDESCRIPTION
ID Search
Edit Fleet Map
Priority ID Scan
Set Status Bit
Set End Code
Emergency Alert
Set TGID Format
Review ID Avoids
Clear all ID Avoids
Digital Waiting Time
Edit SitePMNDEL – Programs one or more site’s frequencies and site options for trunked
systems. Select the site or New Site for a new site, then refer to the following table for site options.
Toggles between ID Search mode
(stop on all unavoided channels) and
ID Scan (stop only on programmed
channels) mode.
Sets the eet map for the system.M
Sets the system to apply trunked
channel priority for the system.
Sets whether to ignore the talk group
status bit (default is ignore).
Set whether to ignore the end code
sent when a radio unkeys (default is
to not ignore).
Sets the alert sound and alert
indicator when the scanner receives
an emergency status from the
system.
Sets the format used to enter/display
talk group IDs.
Lets you review and remove avoids
from talk group IDS
Removes avoid status for all system
talk groups.
Sets how long the scanner monitors
a channel for digital signals before
opening squelch. Default is 400 mS.
APPLICABLE
SYSTEMS
PMNDEL
PMNDEL
M
M
DMNE
N
PMNDEL
PMNDEL
C
OPTIONDESCRIPTIONApplicable Systems
Edit Name
Set Site Quick Key
Edit Band Plan
Set Site Type
Set Frequencies
Set Modulation
Set/change the name displayed for
the site.
Set the quick key for the site.PMNDEL
Set the band plan to be used for
the system
Set whether the site is Wide or
Narrow type.
Set the frequencies used by the
site. For system types that also
require an LCN, the LCN is also
entered here.
Set what modulation method is
used for the site frequencies.
PMNDEL
PM
E
PMNDEL
MNDEL
40
OPTIONDESCRIPTIONApplicable Systems
Set Attenuator
Set Avoid
Set Location Information
Delete Site
New Site
Edit Department – Create/Edit departments which hold the channels scanned on the system.
Select a department or select New Department and set a name for the department. Then, see the
following table for department options.
SettingDescriptionApplicable Systems
Edit Name
Set Department Quick Key
Edit Channel
Set Location Information
Set Avoid
Delete Department
New Department
Channel Options
After you enter the Talk Group ID (for trunked systems) or frequency (for conventional systems, the
following channel options are available.
Set whether attenuation is applied
for the site.
Set the avoid status for the site.PMNDEL
Select whether to use a circle
or rectangles to dene the site
location, then enter the appropriate
parameters to dene the site
location.
Delete the site from the system.PMNDEL
Create a new site for the system.PMNDEL
Edit the name displayed when the
department is scanned.
Set/change the quick key used for
the department
Enter the TGIDs or Frequencies
for the department. See Channel
Options, below
Select whether to use a circle or
rectangles to dene the department
location, then enter the appropriate
parameters to dene the department
location.
Set/change the avoid status for the
department
Delete the department and all its
channels
Create a new departmentPMNDELC
PMNDEL
PMNDEL
PMNDELC
PMNDELC
PMNDELC
PMNDELC
PMNDELC
PMNDELC
Set Name
Edit TGID
Set TDMA Slot
SETTINGDESCRIPTIONAPPLICABLE
SYSTEMS
Assign a name that is displayed for
the channel while scanning
Edit the talk group ID set for the
channel
Set the slot used by the channel.D
PMDNELC
PMDNEL
41
SETTINGDESCRIPTIONAPPLICABLE
SYSTEMS
Edit Frequency
Set Audio Type
Set Channel Number Tag
Set Modulation
Set Attenuation
Set Service Type
Set Delay Time
Set Priority
Set Alert
Set Avoid
Volume Oset
Delete Channel
New Channel
Edit Unit ID PMDNE – Unit ID must be set to On in the Display Options menu to view Unit IDs.
Select a Unit ID or New Unit ID, then press E/YES/Q.SRCH.
If you selected New Unit ID, enter the Unit ID and press E/YES/Q.SRCH. Then, set the
following options.
Edit Name – Set the name to be displayed for the Unit ID.
Edit Unit ID – Edit the Unit ID Number.
Set Alert – Set an alert that will activate when the Unit ID is received.
• Set Alert Tone – Alert 1-9 or Off.
• Set Level Level – 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
• Set Alert Light – Off, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White.
• Set Alert Pattern – On, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink.
Delete Unit ID – At Conrm Delete?, press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
Copy System – Copying a system will copy all Sites, Departments, Channels, and settings
including quick key assignments into the current Favorites List.
Delete System – At Conrm Delete?, press E/YES/Q.SRCH or .NO/PRI.
Edit the frequency used by the
channel.
Set whether the channel is analog
or digital.
Assign a channel number tag for
quick channel navigation.
Set the modulation method used for
the channel
Set whether the channel is RF
attenuated
Set the service tag for the channel.PMDNELC
Set how long the scanner holds on
the channel after a transmission
stops while waiting for a reply.
Default is 2 seconds.
Set whether the channel is a priority
channel.
Set the audio/indicator alert to use
when the channel becomes active.
Set whether the channel is avoided
or not.
Set a volume offset for the channel.PMDNELC
Delete the channel.PMDNELC
Create a new channel.PMDNELC
C
MC
PMDNELC
C
C
PMDNELC
PMDNELC
PMDNELC
PMDNELC
42
CUSTOMIZING THE DISPLAY
The SDS200 gives you considerable control over what items are shown on the display as well as
what colors are used for each item.
To customize the display, select MENU → Display Options → Customize then select the display you
want to customize:
• Set Simple Conventional
• Set Simple Trunk
• Set Detail Conventional
• Set Detail Trunk
• Set Search/CC Mode
• Set Weather Mode
• Set Tone Out Mode
Notes:
• During scan you can switch between Simple and Detail display modes by holding on a
channel and pressing F+DISP.
• During most modes you can switch between color, black on white, and white on black modes
by pressing F then holding DISP for 3 seconds. Black and white modes provide better
visibility under direct sunlight.
• Some display modes or display elds only allow you to change the colors.
• Trunking/Conventional modes share the same display eld colors, but each scan mode can
display different data items.
• Every possible data item cannot t into all the different display elds.
After selecting the display mode to customize, the scanner displays a sample display in the mode
you selected. Rotate the scroll to highlight the area you want to modify, then press the appropriate
soft key for the attribute you want to change:
• Item: Change the item displayed in the eld.
• T-Color: Change the text color for the eld.
• B-Color: Change the background color for the eld
When you select one of the above, the display will switch to showing the available options. Select
the option to use, then press E to return to the sample display.
The customizable elds are shown in the following images. Note that the areas shaded darker
in these images can only have text/background color changed. The displayed item cannot be
changed.
43
SIMPLE DISPLAY MODE
SIG
KEY
BAT
DIR
ICON9
ICON10
Soft Key 1
Soft Key 2
Soft Key 3
Option A_ 1
Option_B_ 1
ICON1
ICON2
ICON3
ICON4
ICON5
ICON6
ICON7
ICON8
Dept Opti on
AVOID
Channel O ption
AVOID
System Op tion
AVOID
F
System Name
Dept Name (30)
Channel Name (30)
Option A _3
Option B _3
Option A _4
Option B _4
Option A _5
Option B _5
Option C_1
Info are a 3
Dept Opt ion
AVOID
Channel option
AVOID
ICON1
ICON2
ICON3
ICON4
ICON5
Option A _1
Option B _1
Option A _2
Option B _2
Soft Key 2
Soft Key 3
SIG
BAT
ICON6
ICON7
ICON8
ICON9
ICON10
Soft Key 1
System O ption
AVOID
KEY
DIR
Info are a 1
Info are a 2
F
Option C_2
Conventional and Trunked mode share the same color scheme, but different display items are
available for each mode.
Option_1Option_2Optio n_3Opti on_4
SP0
Option_5Option_6Optio n_7Opti on_8
System Name (30 char x 2)
Dept Name (30 char x 2)
Channel Name (30 char x 2)
SP1SP2
DETAIL DISPLAY MODE
SEARCH/TONE-OUT/WEATHER MODE
You can individually set colors for Search/Close Call mode, Weather Mode, and Tone-Out mode,
but they share the same general layout. You can only set display option items for Search mode.
Option_1Optio n_2Option _3Option_4
Option_7Optio n_8
SP1SP2
44
Primary 1 (30 x 1)
Primary 2 (30 x 1)
Primary 3 (30 x 1)
KEY
DIR
SIG
BAT
Info are a 3
Info are a 2
Info are a 1
Option C_1
Option C_2
F
Option_1Option _2Option_3Option_ 4
ICON7
ICON8
ICON9
ICON10
Soft Key 1
Soft Key 2
Soft Key 3
Sub Info
Mod
AVOID
HOLD
ICON1
ICON2
ICON3
ICON4
ICON5
ICON6
Option A _1
Option B _1
Option A _2
Option B _2
Option A _3
Option B _3
Detail i nfo
SP1SP2
Option_7Option _8
AVAILABLE ITEMS
The below tables outline what display items are available. Note that not all items are possible for
all display elds.
ITEMSAMPLEHUGE 22
LARGE
16/14
Favorites List NameOO-
Site NameOO-
Unit ID NameOO-
Frequencyxxxx.xxxxMHzOO-
TGIDTGID:xxxxxxxxOO-
RSSIRSSI:x.xxV-O-
System typeDMR One FrequencyOO-
System/Network IDNet ID : xxxx
Sys ID : xxxx
OO-
Site IDSite ID : xxxxOO-
Unit IDUID : 12345678OO-
LCNLCN:4096O-
Number TagTag:FF-SS-CCOO-
Volume/SquelchVOL=15 SQL=15OO-
VolumeV:15--O
SquelchS:15--O
Digital Error countErr:xxO-
SHORT
5 CHAR
45
CTCSS/DCS/NACDCS021O
Latitude-97.0483O
Longitude104.8292O
Noise282O
RF Sub System (RFSS) ID 210hO
RSSI GraphO
Service TypeLaw TalkO
AttenuatorG-ATT--O
Site NameSimulcastO
USB1 vbus voltage4.982O
USB2 vbus voltage5.002O
Volume & SquelchV:9 S:3O
WACN12O
P25 StatusP25-2--O
Datemm/dd--O
Timexx:xx--O
ModulationNFM--O
Broadcast ScreenSCRO
Close CallCC (icon)O
Digital StatusP25O
GPSGPSO
IF eXchangeIFXO
P-ChannelPO
Priority ScanPRIO
RECRECO
Repeater FindREPO
TDMA Slot0OO
Volume OffsetV+1O
WX PriorityWXO
46
Icon Area
ItemSample
Priority ScanPRI
Close CallCC (icon)
WX PriorityWX
RECREC
IF eXchangeIFX
GPSGPS
Broadcast ScreenSCR
Repeater FindREF
Volume OffsetV+x
ModulationNFM
P-ChannelP
47
USING DISCOVERY MODE
Trunking Discovery mode allows you to monitor a trunked radio system, logging system activity and
recording the audio for channel identication.
Conventional Discovery mode lets you monitor a range of frequencies, logging frequencies with
activity and recording the audio for frequencies that are not already known to be in use in your
area so that you can more easily identify the users. This includes frequencies used conventionally
as well as in trunked radio systems.
In both modes, you also have the option to compare hits to the Database and log all hits or just
new hits.
If you use the Auto Store option, Discovery will create a new Trunking System for IDs found for
each Session or will create a new Conventional System for frequencies found for each Session.
You can create and save several sessions with different settings. Every time you start a session
you create a Run that can later be reviewed in the scanner or the Sentinel software.
RUNNING A DISCOVERY SESSION
To start a discovery session:
Press MENU → Discovery then select either Trunking Discovery or Conventional Discovery.
Select either New Session or an existing session. If you select New Session, you will be prompted to
name the session.
If you selected Trunking Discovery and this is a new session, you will be prompted to select the
trunked system and site to perform discovery on. In order to run trunking discovery, the trunked
system and site must be available for scanning (i.e. in and active Favorites List or within the dened
location of the Main Database). Select the system and the site.
Refer to the following table for Discover options.
MENU ITEMDESCRIPTION
Start Discovery
Edit Session Name
Set Limit Frequencies
Set Modulation
Set Step
Set Delay
Set LoggingALL for all hits; NEW for only items that are not yet discovered in this
Set Compare to
Database
Start a discovery session using the currently set parameters.
Edit the name of the selected session.
(Conventional Discovery Only) Set the upper and lower limits of the
frequency range you want to run discovery on.
(Conventional Discovery Only) Set the demodulation method to use.
If set to AUTO (default), the scanner will use the default demodulation
method for the frequency.
(Conventional Discovery Only) Set the frequency step size for
the session. If set to AUTO (default), the scanner uses the default
frequency step for the frequency.
Sets how long the scanner pauses after a transmission waiting for a
reply.
session.
On compares hits to database and ignores the hit if it is already in the
database. O records all hits.
48
MENU ITEMDESCRIPTION
Set Record Duration
Set Time-Out Timer
System Information
Set Auto Store
Delete Session
Sets how much audio the scanner records for each hit. Once the
record duration has been met, the frequency or TGID is considered
“discovered.”
Sets how long the scanner will monitor a hit before resuming scan
automatically. This prevents open carriers from locking up the
discovery session.
(Trunking Only) Displays the Favorites List, system and site used, as
well as the type of trunking system.
When on, creates a Favorites List called Conventional Discovery or
Trunking Discovery and saves all hits as channels.
Deletes the discovery session, including all hits.
REVIEWING A DISCOVERY SESSION
In Review Discovery mode, you can review the results of discovery mode runs, resume runs, or
restart saved discovery sessions.
1. Press MENU → Discovery → Review Discovery
2. Select either Trunk Discovery Results or Conventional Discovery Results.
3. Scroll to select the results to review.
Refer to the following table for review options:
OPTIONDESCRIPTION
Review Run Results
Restart this Run
Resume this Run
Delete this Run
Run Information
Select Summary to list be each frequency or talk group id; select
Detail to list by each individual hit.
Deletes existing log les for this session and starts a new session with
the same settings.
Keeps existing log les and resumes the session.
Deletes the run and all log les for the run.
Displays information about the settings used for the discovery session.
49
USING ANALYZE FEATURES
The SDS200 includes some analysis features that can help you nd out more information about
systems you are scanning.
SYSTEM STATUS
This function displays the signal strength, decode quality, and how busy the system is in an easyto-decipher display.
To uses this function:
MENU → Analyze → System Status
The scanner prompts for a trunked system to analyze. In order to be analyzed, the system must
currently be scannable (in an active Favorites List or Main Database and within the range set for
scanning).
Enter the rst few letters of the system name, then press E to see a list of all matching systems.
Scroll to the desired system, then press E. A list of scannable sites for the system is shown. Scroll
to the desired site, then press E. System Status mode starts.
• S=Signal Strength
• Q=Decode Quality
• A=System Activity
LCN FINDER
LCN Finder helps you determine the correct LCN (Logical Channel Number) settings for those
systems requiring LCN entry. You rst need to create the system. Use any number as the LCN
when you create the system, then run the LCN Finder by:
MENU → Analyze → LCN Finder
The scanner prompts for a trunked system. For LCN Finder to run, the system must currently be
scannable (in an active Favorites List or Main Database and within the range set for scanning),
and must be a type that requires LCN (EDACS, LTR, MotoTRBO, DMR TIII).
Enter the rst few letters of the system name, then press E/YES/Q.SRCH to see a list of all
matching systems. Scroll to the desired system, then press E. A list of scannable sites for the
system is shown. Scroll to the desired site, then press E/YES/Q.SRCH. LCN Finder mode starts.
50
Once all LCNs are found, you can save the LCNs to the system. If you abort before all LCNs are
found, you can still save the LCNs that were found up to that point.
Note that LCN nder works best on systems with moderate activity. Too much trafc or too little
trafc make LCN nder take longer to complete for most systems.
51
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMSOLUTION
Scan Mode, Nothing to
Scan
Scanning Interrupted Every
Few Seconds
All Channels Out of Range• Increase your range.
• Make sure you Set Your Location to scan the Database.
• Make sure Favorites Lists are enabled in Set Scan
Selection.
• Make sure Service Types are enabled for the Channels
you want to hear.
• Make sure you have locations programed if Use Location
Control is On.
• Make sure longitude and latitude are N and W (for N
America).
• Make sure Systems/Departments/Channels are not
Avoided.
• Make sure Favorites List/System/Department/Site quick
key is enabled.
• (Search with Scan) Make sure Search with Scan is
enabled in Select Lists to Monitor and the Search for Menu
and for the Custom Search.
• Turn off Priority Scan.
• Change Priority Interval.
• Turn off Close Call Priority.
• Turn off Weather Priority.
• Set Channel Delay longer.
• Set positive Channel Delay.
• Change your location.
• Turn Location Control off for the Favorites List.
Law-TacLaw enforcement tactical, SWAT, on-scene, surveillance and
specic sub-agency communications.
Law TalkLaw enforcement talk-around, car-to-car and supervisor operations.
MediaNewspapers, television and broadcast radio operations.
MilitaryMilitary operations, e.g., range control, air-to-air combat, etc.
Multi-DispatchCombined law enforcement and re/ambulance dispatch.
Multi-TacCombined law enforcement and re/ambulance tactical and on-
scene communications.
Multi-TalkCombined law enforcement and re/ambulance tactical talk-around and
car-to-car operations.
Public WorksPublic agency non-public safety communications. This includes any non-
public safety government services, such as trash, streets, roads, sewer,
zoos, administration, maintenance, animal control, community initiatives,
code compliance, etc.
Race OfcialsAvailable for use to identify ofcials’ frequencies for racing events.
Race TeamsAvailable for use to identify team frequencies for racing events.
RailroadAll common carrier railroad communications.
SchoolsSchool-related communications (schools, school buses, football games,
etc.).
SecurityNon-law enforcement security operations, including private security
companies, noncommissioned government agency security, school
security, etc.
TransportationPublic and private bus, taxi, and public passenger rail communications.
UtilitiesPrivate electric, water, natural gas, phone, cable TV, etc. operations.
54
SERVICE TYPEDESCRIPTION
Custom 1-8User-dened service types.
REMOVING THE MICROSD CARD
Turn your scanner off. Carefully remove the microSD card by using a thumbnail or pencil eraser
to push the card in so it will spring out. Handle with care if you are going to use it in a card reader.
Gently install the microSD card the same way it was removed and to push the card in so it will
spring back into place.
REFORMATTING THE MICROSD CARD
MicroSD cards should only be formatted using the special SD Card Formatter (https://www.
sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/). Then, you need to “Clear User Data” using Sentinel to
restore all les and directories to the card.
After formatting, the card won’t be automatically detected (since it is wiped clean), so you may
need to uncheck “Hide empty drives” in Windows Tools>Folder Options>View before doing the
“Clear User Data” step.
TYPE II SPECIAL STATUS BITS
Type II Motorola Smartnet systems use these status bits for special transmissions such as
emergency, patches, DES/DVP scrambled transmissions, and multiselects. Motorola trunking
radios directly interpret them for their special functions, thus no difference is noticed by the person
with the radio. The scanner however interprets these special talk group status bits as different talk
groups entirely. Below is the conversion chart for these special status bits.
TT ID + # USAGETT ID + # USAGE
ID+0 Normal Talk group ID+8 DES/DVP Encryption talk group
ID+1 All Talk group ID+9 DES All Talk group
ID+2 Emergency ID+10 DES Emergency
ID+3 Talk group patch to another ID+11 DES Talk group patch
ID+4 Emergency Patch ID+12 DES Emergency Patch
ID+5 Emergency multi-group ID+13 DES Emergency multi-group
ID+6 unassigned ID+14 unassigned
ID+7 Multi-select (initiated by dispatcher) ID+15 Multi-select DES TG
Therefore, if a user was transmitting a multi-select call on talk group 1808, the scanner would
actually receive those transmissions on 1815.
Some common uses of these status bits are as follows:
• When a user hits their emergency button, all conversations on the talk group revert to
the emergency status talk group (ID+2) until the dispatch clears the emergency status.
Therefore, if someone hit their emergency button and their radio was on talk group 16, all
communications would switch to talk group 18.
• Many Fire and EMS departments dispatch tone-outs and alarms as Multi-select
communications (ID+7). Therefore, if your re department dispatch talk group is 1616, and
55
they do dispatch tone-outs and alarms as Multi-selects, then those communications will be
on talk group 1623.
WEATHER CHANNELS
ChannelFrequencyChannelFrequency
1162.5505162.450
2162.4006162.500
3162.4757162.525
4162.425
SAME EVENT CODES
STANDARDEVENT CODEWARNINGWATCHADVISORYADVISORY
ADRAdministrative MessageOAdmin Message
AVAAvalanche WatchOAvalanche
AVWAvalanche WarningOAvalanche
BHWBiological Hazard WarningOBiological
BWWBoil Water WarningOBoil Water
BZWBlizzard WarningOBlizzard
CAEChild Abduction EmergencyOChild Emergency
CDWCivil Danger WarningOCivil Danger
CEMCivil Emergency MessageOCivil EMG
CFACoastal Flood WatchOCoastal Flood
CFWCoastal Flood WarningOCoastal Flood
CHWChemical Hazard WarningOChemical
CWWContaminated Water Warning OContam. Water
DBADam WatchODam Break
DBWDam Break WarningODam Break
DEWContagious Disease WarningOContagious
DMOPractice/DemoOSystem Demo
DSWDust Storm WarningODust Storm
EANEmergency Action Notication OEMG Notify
EATEmergency Action
EQWEarthquake WarningOEarthquake
EVAEvacuation WatchOEvacuate Note
EVIImmediate EvacuationOEvacuate Note
FCWFood Contamination WarningOFood
FFAFlash Flood WatchOFlash Flood
FFSFlash Flood StatementOFlash Flood
FFWFlash Flood WarningOFlash Flood
FLAFlood WatchOFlood
Termination
OEMG Terminate
56
STANDARDEVENT CODEWARNINGWATCHADVISORYADVISORY
FLSFlood StatementOFlood
FLWFlood WarningOFlood
FRWFire WarningOFire
FSWFlash Freeze WarningOFlash Freeze
FZWFreeze WarningOFreeze
HLSHurricane StatementOHurricane
HMWHazardous Material WarningOHazardous
HUAHurricane WatchOHurricane
HUWHurricane WarningOHurricane
HWAHigh Wind WatchOHigh Wind
HWWHigh Wind WarningOHigh Wind
IBWIceberg WarningOIceberg
IFWIndustrial Fire WarningOIndustrial Fire
LAELocal Area EmergencyOLocal EMG
LEWLaw Enforcement WarningOLaw Enforcement
LSWLand Slide WarningOLand Slide
NATNational Audible TestONational Audible
NICNational Information CenterONational Info
NMNNetwork Notication MessageONetwork Message
NPTNational Periodic TestONation Period
NSTNational Silent TestONation Silent
NUWNuclear Power Plant WarningONuclear Plant
POSPower Outage AdvisoryOPower Outage
RHWRadiological Hazard WarningORadiological
RMTRequired Monthly TestOMonthly
RWTRequired Weekly TestOWeekly
SMWSpecial Marine WarningOSpecial Marine
SPSSpecial Weather StatementOSpecial WX
SPWShelter In-Place WarningOShelter
SVASevere Thunderstorm WatchOThunderstorm
SVRSevere Thunderstorm
SVSSevere Weather StatementOSevere WX
TOATornado WatchOTornado
TOE911 Telephone Outage
TORTornado WarningOTornado
TRATropical Strom WatchOTropical Storm
TRWTropical Storm WarningOTropical Storm
TSATsunami WatchOTsunami
TSWTsunami WarningOTsunami
TXBTransmitter Backup OnOTX Backup On
Warning
Emergency
OThunderstorm
O911 Phone Outage
57
STANDARDEVENT CODEWARNINGWATCHADVISORYADVISORY
TXFTransmitter Carrier OffOTX Carrier Off
TXOTransmitter Carrier OnOTX Carrier On
TXPTransmitter Primary OnOTX Primary On
VOWVolcano WarningOVolcano
WFAWild Fire WatchOWild Fire
WFWWild Fire WarningOWild Fire
WSAWinter Storm WatchOWinter Storm
WSWWinter Storm WarningOWinter Storm
**AUnrecognized WatchOUnrecognized
**EUnrecognized EmergencyOUnrecognized
**SUnrecognized StatementOUnrecognized
**WUnrecognized WarningOUnrecognized
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) are two
methods used to prevent interference by other radio communications. Your scanner can receive
transmissions that use these codes.
CTCSS FREQUENCIES
The scanner can detect the following 50 CTCSS frequencies.
67.0Hz94.8Hz131.8Hz171.3Hz203.5Hz
69.3Hz97.4Hz136.5Hz173.8Hz206.5Hz
71.9Hz100.0Hz141.3Hz177.3Hz210.7Hz
74.4Hz103.5Hz146.2Hz179.9Hz218.1Hz
77.0Hz107.2Hz151.4Hz183.5Hz225.7Hz
79.7Hz110.9Hz156.7Hz186.2Hz229.1Hz
82.5Hz114.8Hz159.8Hz189.9Hz233.6Hz
85.4Hz118.8Hz162.2Hz192.8Hz241.8Hz
88.5Hz123.0Hz165.5Hz196.6Hz250.3Hz
91.5Hz127.3Hz167.9Hz199.5Hz254.1Hz
DCS CODES
The scanner can detect the following 104 hexadecimal DCS codes.
00603105411 61452052452663324 11452506612703
007032065122152212246271343412 454516624 712
015036071125155214251274346413 455523627 723
017043072131156223252306351423 462526631 731
0210470731321622252553 11356431 464532632 732
023050074134165226261315364432 465546654 734
02505111 4141172243263325365445 466565662 743
02605311 5143174244265331371446 503606664 754
58
REVERSE LIST
RANGE (MHZ)OFFSET (MHZ)RANGE (MHZ)OFFSET (MHZ)
29.5200 - 29.5800+ 0.1450.0000 - 454.9875+ 5
29.6200 - 29.6800- 0.1455.0000 - 459.9875- 5
52.0100 - 52.9900+ 1460.0000 - 464.9875+ 5
53.0100 - 53.9900- 1465.0000 - 469.9875- 5
143.7500+ 4.375470.0000 - 472.9875+ 3
143.9000+ 4.25473.0000 - 475.9875- 3
144.5100 - 144.8900+ 0.6476.0000 - 478.9875+ 3
145.1100 - 145.4900- 0.6479.0000 - 481.9875- 3
146.0100 - 146.3850+ 0.6482.0000 - 484.9875+ 3
146.4150 - 146.5050+ 1485.0000 - 487.9875- 3
146.5950+ 1488.0000 - 490.9875+ 3
146.6100 - 146.9850- 0.6491.0000 - 493.9875- 3
147.0000 - 147.3900+ 0.6494.0000 - 496.9875+ 3
147.4150 - 147.5050- 1497.0000 - 499.9875- 3
147.5950- 1500.0000 - 502.9875+ 3
147.6000 - 147.9900- 0.6503.0000 - 505.9875- 3
148.1250- 4.375506.0000 - 508.9875+ 3
148.1500- 4.25509.0000 - 511.9875- 3
222.1200 - 223.3800+ 1.6758.0000 - 775.9937+30
223.7200 - 224.9800- 1.6788.0000 - 805.9937-30
420.0000 - 424.9875+ 5806.0000 - 823.9875+ 45
425.0000 - 429.9875- 5851.0000 - 868.9875- 45
440.0000 - 444.9875+ 5896.0000 - 901.0000+ 39
445.0000 - 449.9875- 5935.0000 - 940.0000- 39
REPEATER FREQUENCY LIST
Base Frequency
(MHz)
455.0151 - 459.9950- 5497.0001 - 500.0000- 3
465.0101 - 469.9950- 5503.0001 - 506.0000- 3
473.0001 - 476.0000- 3509.0001 - 512.0000- 3
479.0001 - 482.0000- 3758.0000 - 775.9937+30
485.0001 - 488.0000- 3806.0051 - 823.9875+45
491.0001 - 494.0000- 3894.0125 - 921.0000+39
Offset (MHz)Base Frequency
(MHz)
59
Offset (MHz)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this
Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further
effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale.
The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or
necessary, (B) modied, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or
any congurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by
someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by
this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not
manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the
Operating Guide for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty
at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you
without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by
warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING
TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you might also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the
instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product
carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note
describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100
Roanoke, TX 76262
60
Loading...
+ hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.