I was one of those people that said the 436 was great on simulcast, UNTIL I purchased an SDS100 and I heard the difference myself. Simulcast on the SDS100 sounds just as good as any non-simulcast channel and I am very satified with the SDS100.
@Zipscanners1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Stormin_Norman5 жыл бұрын
I've been a police scanner enthusiast for over 40 years and I purchased my Uniden SDS100 from Zip Scanners last week and couldn't be happier, and had my scanner in hand 3 days later. They have free lifetime support of the product and are even there on Sundays as well.. Dale was there on chat on Sunday to answer my questions and prices are very competitive and better in most cases. Very satisfied customer....
@Zipscanners15 жыл бұрын
We love to hear that! Let us know if you need anything!
@ronaldstacysr.99913 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video, finnaly I learned how to manually set a Frequency. Just wished you could go a little slower for us who arent that savvy with these units. great informative Video.
@Zipscanners13 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped!
@user-lq6ty2ht1d2 жыл бұрын
Im in NJ simulcast is abundantly used
@Zipscanners12 жыл бұрын
Correct. We also have a widget on our website that tells you whether your area is on simulcast or not.
@user-lq6ty2ht1d2 жыл бұрын
Jersey city Union city Hudson and Bergen county Rutherford Lynhurst will need to purchase expensive unit soon
@ronaldstacysr.99913 жыл бұрын
Nico,,,,,be surprised what you can always learn. Good luck to you
@Zipscanners13 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jaminjim444 жыл бұрын
Damn! Excuse my language! New subscriber and buddy if I need anything I’m coming to you! Thank you for the awesome videos! I’m new to scanning, well O had one years ago but just bought a SDS100 and upgraded from the 325P2 I had for a few weeks. Long story short I know nothing and love in Michigan out by Lansing and I have seen some that say simulcast in my area. Anyhow I had to pause the video and send a comment. Ok going back to your videos and again THANK YOU!
@Zipscanners14 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Looks like only some fire uses simulcast in Lansing: www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=1259
@bishbash65474 жыл бұрын
Question for you, I live in eaton county MI, part of Lansing is in eaton co.. They went digital 5 months ago, so my old digital scanner will not pick up simulcast how is your sds100 doing in Lansing Michigan?... I will soon be acquiring one if simulcast works out very well which I'm hoping it does cuz my scanner is DOA... so if you could can you tell me your thoughts on it and are you happy with it and how well it does for Lansing thank you for your time
@jaminjim444 жыл бұрын
Bish Bash absolutely! Picks up all the digital, it will not pick up encrypted digital though but I get Lansing fantastic!!
@iyeetsecurity92228 күн бұрын
It sucks that if you wanna be able to deal with simulcast, you *_have to_* buy this. Why doesn't any other company make a product that does it too?
@jaminjim444 жыл бұрын
Hey bro do I have to have the squelch all the way up to get simulcast? Thanks in advance! ✌️
@Zipscanners14 жыл бұрын
Try both ways
@Auton64 жыл бұрын
Do both of those scanners scan digital and analog at the same time? In my area some is analog and adding some digital?
@Zipscanners14 жыл бұрын
Yes - the SDS100 can interpret simulcast, phase II, phase I, and analog
@commontater6524 жыл бұрын
What about using an antenna tuned for 800 MHz? A 1/4 wave stubby antenna is less likely to hear multiple towers. If you could find a supplier that would produce single-band antennas for you with the different base styles you'd sell a ton of them.
@Zipscanners14 жыл бұрын
Hey there, this question needs a longer explanation. Please email zip@zipscanners.com to learn more
@jcf200103 жыл бұрын
I'm in Green County Ohio and that county is simulcast and P25 Phase II and I have no problem with reception with my 436HP. If the 346HP is unable to receive simulcast can you explain to me why I can?
@Zipscanners13 жыл бұрын
Not every frequency in a county is on simulcast; which is why you can still receive some.
@jcf200103 жыл бұрын
@@Zipscanners1 On the RR Database Greene County is listed as "Green Co. Simulcast". According to your video that indicates that it's simulcast. If that's inaccurate then how do you tell if something is simulcast or not. I suspect the 436HP can handle simulcast in a low traffic area like where I am but only has issue if it's a high traffic area like where you were testing in the video.
@jeffmaring25463 жыл бұрын
I like your question because in Clinton Co Ny they just switched to a p25p2 simulcast system and i with use of rr database programed it in my bcd996p2 and it works for me but it depends on witch antenna I use the tram 1411 on the roof i lose it but indoor antenna works fine
@jcf200103 жыл бұрын
@@jeffmaring2546 I also read in one of the forums on RR Database that your location has a lot to do with it too. Since I can receive the simulcast at home that doesn't mean I will be able to receive it if I go a mile down the road. Since I only use my scanner here at home that's no problem for me.
@Redneck_Ed2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffmaring2546 That makes sense and I have seen this. Sometimes placing the radio/antenna in an indoor area reduces the interferer enough to give you capture from another site. If you listen to the video at 4:00, the explanation of simulcast isn't exactly correct. The number of primary and alt control channels has absolutely nothing to do with simulcast or simulcast distortion. Alt CCs are there simply as failover in case the primary fails or needs maintenance. Also, the repeater frequencies are not bouncing from tower to tower. The frequencies are simultaneously transmitting from all towers, hence the term simulcast. This simultaneous transmission technique requires directional antennas, GPS time/launch sync, power adjustments, and phase delays in order to minimize distortion from tower sites to subscribers/scanners. Your scanner's receiver isn't as good as public safety grade receivers at picking up signals that are distorted, so that's why simulcast is hard to receive on a consumer grade scanner. You can possibly overcome by moving antenna locations or maybe trying a directional antenna.
@hotdjdave2 жыл бұрын
Uniden (via the SDS manual) indicates that the squelch should be set between 4 and 7. I may be wrong or I don't understand simulcast trunked systems, but in my 40 years experience in radios, setting the squelch to the lowest possible setting (just above breaking squelch) will get you the most optimal reception. What have I missed or gotten wrong?
@Zipscanners12 жыл бұрын
Scanners have changed a lot and what used to work in the past may not work nowadays.
@Computergk91Gaming3 жыл бұрын
I have the whistler ws1040 and the law tac channel for trunking system are clear then other times the audio is all garbled I don't any other issue with trunking system for local sheriffs office got any suggestions that might help me the signal is full when it is broadcasted
@Zipscanners13 жыл бұрын
Hey! Email us so we can troubleshoot this for you.
@Computergk91Gaming3 жыл бұрын
@@Zipscanners1 my area has the simulcast distortion but don't the money at the moment to get the uniden sds100 which your email recommend but have to save up for it and then get it
@Computergk91Gaming3 жыл бұрын
@@Zipscanners1 I sent a email to you all about uniden sds100 because had some questions about it
@GunsHarleysUSA3 жыл бұрын
Do you sell scanners that have been programmed for Minnesota..Pine Co. area. If so please give me the information on how to contact you..!
@Zipscanners13 жыл бұрын
Yep, you can purchase a scanner along with programming on our website.
@GunsHarleysUSA3 жыл бұрын
@@Zipscanners1 Ok, thank you..
@morejelloplease5 жыл бұрын
i'm new to the scanner world, is this guy legit or should i buy from scannermaster or marks scanners? LOL
@Zipscanners15 жыл бұрын
We've been in business for 5 years. We have lower prices and offer more support than any competitor. This was one of my first attempts at a video. Key word: attempt. Take it how you will. You can check our reviews on Google and decide for yourself. Have a nice day!
@morejelloplease5 жыл бұрын
@@Zipscanners1 no problem, i subbed, but your last stream lasted 10 seconds, youtube error? i came here looking for guidance on simulcast towers, i.e. why program 10 towers if you only need 1, if i'm at home, my desktop scanner only needs to listen to one tower, the strongest. but i find that when i press hold, it locks onto a different tower and i dont hear a peep.
@Stormin_Norman5 жыл бұрын
@more jello please Zip Scanners are very legit, purchased my SDS100 from them last week and couldn't be happier. Read their reviews, you'll see why I chose Zip Scanners.. In my opinion, ScannerMaster is way over priced..