Uniden SDS100 GPS Setup and Ultimate Test

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0:39 - Testing, setup of GPS loading freqs
3:30 - Ultimate test of the GPS functionality
4:56 - Updating scanners database guide
Living as a freelance photojournalist, I need to make sure I am getting the latest breaking news. In areas where I am not familiar with, I need an easy way to tap into local scanner traffic, and that is an area the Uniden SDS100 excels.
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[@TerminalFailSafe]

Thank you for the time you put into providing these great videos. Great job!

[@ChuckRowe]

As others have asked, I'd love to hear more about the glass mount antenna, please. Thank you.

[@AmitSingh-zn1kz]

Very helpful and compact video. Conveys great, critical information which is not found in the operation manual. Thanks.

[@bcnewsvideo]

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.

[@Robert-jt6eo]

You are one of the best "HOSTS" or best videos channels I have watched. Very, very good and EZ to follow. Keep up the great work!!

[@thelowmein9143]

Nice scanner AND pretty girls stopping to talk you, living the good life my man, living that good life!

[@SubiSkank]

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.

[@pbh17]

Just purchased this scanner . This was very helpful

[@NStewWX]

Good to hear! I'm thinking about making another video on this, anything you would like explained better?

[@pbh17]

@@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.

[@pbh17]

@@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?

[@catdaddy3728]

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!

[@BFish-sn4xj]

Thank You kindly for your helpful insight on the sds100. You are appreciated!

[@RC944jim]

Thanks your how to video is just what I needed, stay safe out there when chasing!

[@jakeadams001]

Great info man, what antenna you using in your vehicle? Thanks!

[@progenitor_amborella]

Would love to see a video of your amateur radio setup, I've been wanting to get into HAM for quite a while, especially with being a spotter.

[@Buster_928]

Do it. The technician license is very easy to earn. Being a HAM is a great experience and very useful.

[@MxAvA]

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.

[@jackpmeadows]

Thanks for the great update review.

[@ArStormChaser5]

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.

[@Cstett]

You need to get the modded INTERNAL Built-IN GPS for the SDS100! Works perfectly!

[@NStewWX]

I may have to look into that! Right now it's not a major issue, but I can see why that would be a nice tough.

[@Cstett]

TheNStew I actually have the modded GPS sds100 but the knob doesn’t function swell! Getting the sds200 here soon!

[@EMT431]

I see you plugged the GPS cable into the charging port. Is the port above it common to the other port?

[@watchmanmichael2023]

Great Informative Videos Brother, Thanks.

[@angelscomputers]

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.

[@davidgraf197]

Great video!

[@ChuckRowe]

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?

[@jamesa4958]

Thank you

[@neutronv1871]

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.

[@TheAragonProduction]

Excellent video, very informative. I have a question, can you tell me what is the other port in the scanner for? (USB1). Thanks!

[@carmp3fan]

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.

[@AmitSingh-zn1kz]

Thank you for raising this point. I was going to ask the same question.

[@AmitSingh-zn1kz]

@@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.

[@MrTommy001]

@@AmitSingh-zn1kz As usual, the manual is barely usable. KZbin and other sources are your best bet for actually learning how to use these scanners.

[@TheBeast-tj9qo]

Would the Uniden BC-UTGC GPS USB Cable work for the uniden bcd436hp?

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks helped

[@orangecountylow-lowtv1900]

Hello, I have one question is this radio still good in 2023 ?? Thank you

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

So one quick question.. Wife lost my sds 100 is there anyways I can track it via gps?

[@tikibar4me]

Very informative!

[@aaaideas4U]

I’m curious why you started out with 90210. Please advise. Love your videos.

[@NHamel123]

He did that so we could watch it auto update location

[@KarenJohnston-n2y]

Can u get the GPS and zip code built in for new zealand.? For this scanner

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

Lovely video

[@ct810]

So I bought everything you listed. It doesn’t auto update as your did.

[@JoeFlash1]

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?

[@NStewWX]

So the GPS function will auto connect to the local agencies as you're driving so that you don't have to enter in zip code whenever you are!

[@pbh17]

Which antenna are you using? Have you upgraded since this video was published?

[@karlp3840]

Thank you. Trying to setup my sds100. How do I find my Time Zone please?

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

So I need to buy the gps accessories?

[@chuckmartin6049]

I am new with all of this. What kind of GPS do you plug this radio into?

[@chuckmartin6049]

Sorry. I caught your information at to end of video. I should of watched it to end first. Thanks

[@AggiePhil]

I don’t understand why you entered a California zip code when you were in Iowa. Maybe I missed that explanation but…I don’t think so.

[@JosephMassimino]

The gps i got has a large usb connector, where do i get a small usb conector that will mount to the sds-100?

[@XGameTechX]

What type of tram antenna is that on your window ?

[@mebailey5507]

Is there a decent step by step to set this up!!!

[@JoshuaXiong]

Would be nice to have built-in GPS. Odd attachment.

[@AggiePhil]

Any solution for Mac users to update the database? Maybe a way to download it to the device on WiFi?

[@maxthaythlindgren4305]

nice video

[@Kevin-ij7sl]

TheNstew . Can you pick up iowa state patrol with this or are they encrypted?

[@NStewWX]

Iowa State Patrol yes. They have an ability to encrypt but most routine ops you can listen to.

[@Kevin-ij7sl]

@@NStewWX thank you your reviews are great.

[@g.3046]

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!

[@NStewWX]

It's the first link in the video description

[@Five_string73]

What is the best range to set it at

[@searches04]

Does the gps work indoors

[@beigemachine549]

What has been the average battery life?

[@MikesPOV]

Which mobil GPS antenna is that?

[@thelowmein9143]

So wait the sds-100 does analog signals too? I’m so tech helpless lol

[@BassOntario]

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.

[@photojones8534]

What is simulcast

[@armadilllo]

Tried to wipe the bug off my screen at 4:48

[@TR-Mead]

"...the military, that kind of thing that I personally don't care about." Hopefully you meant radio traffic.

[@karenmorvay247]

zip code how about uk post code .......bring it to uk then try see out work

[@gary8397]

GPS does not work unless you are in the USA or Canada.

[@douglasldn2831]

Does it unscramble police radio frequencies ?

[@johnchapman1231]

well that didn't work