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What to scan and where it is located SDS200

This video quickly shows you how to find local frequencies using RadioReference. We also explain which technology is needed to listen in and how to find the desired agencies on the radio itself.

Questions about the SDS200

Common questions we receive about the Uniden SDS200 Scanner

How do I Turn Full database off

I want to listen to additional areas and service types without ruining the programming you did. Can I do this? Listen to full database or make favorites without ruining the preprogramming?

What is Custom Search?

Custom search is a mode the scanner can be set (Allows you
to search the scanners 10 programmed frequency ranges)

To disable Custom Search

Press Menu under ”Search for…”,

Then go to “Edit Custom”.

Once you’re in the “Select Custom” Menu, Set lock outs on
Custom1-10, this will disable all custom searches.

To enable Custom Search

Press Menu. Scroll to Search for... and press E/yes.

Scroll to Custom Search and press E/yes.

You can also start a Custom Search assigned to a QK by
holding on any Channel in Scan Mode and pressing Func then 1, 2, or 3.

To exit Custom Search press to Scan (soft key1).

How do I get rid of a channel with Static?

How do I know if all my local channels are programmed?

How do I disable Close call?

How do I know If I need re-programming?

Frequencies used by public safety are subject to change at any time, A good example is when an area transitions to a digital system from analog.

If you aren’t sure contact us

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Changes are listed on Radioreference, Each county has its own portion of the website. Chages are listed at the top of the respective county page under “Last Updated”. If there
are recent changes listed for the channels your interested in re-programming is required. We offer several different programming options, you can find them isted here:

Click here for programming options

What’s the difference between the SDS200 and the cheaper digital scanners?

Why get it programmed if you could type your zip code?

The zip code featureonly allows for one zip code to be entered at a time, but the zip code function is used to tell the scanner which geographic region of the frequency database to enter-- it does not indicate the exact area to be scanned. For monitoringsomething like a tri-county area I strongly recommend the Optimization serviceas it tailors the scanner to a customer's local area rather than thousands of channels based on a geographic region.

What do the upgrade keys do?

Can the SDS100/SDS200 be programmed with a chrome book or Apple Computer?

How if fix Net Framework on your computer

What is IQ scan?

What else do I need to buy?

What’s the difference between the SDS100 and SDS200?

Does it pick encryption?

How far is the range?

I get it on broadcastify why can’t I get it on my scanner?

Comparing your radio to someone using broadcastify isn’t a great comparison unfortunately. Broadcastify has 2-minute delay scanners play in real time. The end user broadcasting on broadcastify is using a scanner with specific programming and location. Essentially you would have to be in the same area, using the same scanner and programming to truly compare what you have to a broadcasifiy user.

Is it Bluetooth compatible?

Squelch

We recommend having the squelch on 2

Squelch/Menu Turn to adjust the squelch.

Press to enter Menu Mode.

Press to return one level in Menu Mode.

Press Func then Menufor Search Menu inSearch Mode.Press Func then Menufor Close Call Menu in Close Call Mode. Press Func then Menu for Weather Menu in Weather Scan.

Squelch/Menu Scroll Control/Function

Press to enter Function Mode for 3 seconds.

Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu Mode.

Turn to select a menu item in Menu Mode.

Turn to select characters with Data Naming.

Turn to select Scan/Search direction and to continue Scan/Search in Scan/Search Modes.

Turn to scroll Channels or Frequencies in Hold Modes.

Turn in Department Pause to scroll Departments.

Turn in System Pause to scroll Systems.

Turn in Site Pause to scroll Sites in current System.

Turn in Search Pause to select Custom Searches to enable in Search Mode.

Turn to select next/previous recording in Replay Mode.

Turn to resume Close Call search in Close Call Only Mode.

Turn to start a Quick Search in Close Call Hold Mode.

Turn to select next Weather Channel in Weather Scan.

Turn to select Tone-Outs in Tone-out Standby/Search Mode.

Weather Options

Service Types

Our programming services include all towns, cities, municipalities within the county you requested for public safety channels such as Police, Fire, Ems, and state police. The scanner does have service type options in the radio so they can be turned on and off when desired. So, for example if you only wanted to hear Fire and EMS for the day you would turn all other service types of such as Law and only leave the ones you want on. Also keep in mind if there are any channels you completely do not want you can permanently avoid them by double tapping the avoid button on your scanner