@@NStewWX well like you, i grew up with scanners etc. just now got back into it and as you know much has changed . I realized that i could no longer here local police because they had gone to a trunked system. Most references now do not even include the new freqs until i dug around and figured out that they were using. I had that key included my sds100 . More info on trunked systems and what key folks should look to be adding would be great info.
@@NStewWX im learning this thing a little at a time. Still needing a good mobile antenna that can cover all frequencies. I do a little rain fanning so im in the 159.000-170.000 a lot . What do you recommend?
Thanks for sharing!! This answered so many questions I had!! I drive through several states a day and was very interested in the GPS function. Glad to see it functions just as I was hoping. I just ordered the gps set up for my sds100.
Thanks for your input on a gps setup for the sds100. I used your links, the cable is discontinued at Amazon, but found one through part number. Good stuff... BTW, the sds100 is awesome BUT highly addictive and "spare" time consuming!! Haha. Stay safe!
If you don't have a GPS cable, you can enter the Area Code that you're in. The receiver will automatically load all the frequencies in that area. I always set my range to 50 miles. In my opinion, this is one of the best handheld receivers for monitoring Police, Fire, Ambulance.
Someone is selling a used SDS100 and I was wondering about it's GPS capability. I'm disappointed that GPS has to be provided via a cable to an external device. I wonder if they couldn't add bluetooth way to connect to a GPS-enabled smartphone in a future version. That or just add GPS to the unit. GPS seems like such a useful enhancement, I think it ought be a requirement. I feel the same way about cameras. I can't believe how hard it is to find a good DSLR with built-in GPS.
That is super cool. I love my GPS puck for my SDS100. The storm chasing seems very exciting. Are there any particular service types you listen to for storm spotting information?
I’m currently looking at purchasing a SDS100, I’m part of Arkansas Skywarn and storm spotter so I was looking for something I could listen to my local departments to I could help report back to the national weather service and Skywarn.
This is a good video. You seem like a pro with this so I'll ask you: How do you "lock" the detail view mode for the scanner screen so it stays in detail mode? Owner's manual isnt well written. THANKS.
I really like that setup but my only concern is how often the scanner stops working to load a new database? I own an SDS100 for only 3-4 days and while I love the scanner I also hate how long it takes to load databases and I am concern that in a long road trip the thing is going to start rebuilding channels every couple of miles which is going to make it VERY annoying. Also, which antenna is that one? I am shopping for a GOOD one that attaches by the glass.
Nothing. You can run the scanner off that port for power, but it won’t charge the battery. I use this to keep it powered while GPS is connected or while programming.
@@carmp3fan This is a very unusual redundancy. The operation manual really does not distinguish between the functions of the two USB ports. Moreover, there is no drawing or picture of that portion of the scanner body in the operation manual. Your help/guidance is appreciated.
With encryption knocking out so many channels is this an investment still worth the money? I live in Canada and a lot of frequencies are going to encryption.
I have a question. What is the benefit of the GPS option? If you are in Iowa and you program California 90210. Can you hear transmissions from 90210 Agencies when you are in Iowa? Or only if you are in range?
Darn, I could not find that exact path to download the Sentinel Software. No, it’s not easy to find on “there” since I don’t know where “there” is! Boom, I’m not good to go! Maybe take 3-5 seconds on the path to download the Sentinel Software to get started. Obviously you already had it setup - frustrating!
