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+ | The BCD536HP is Uniden's Flagship mobile/desktop scanner which incorporates two firsts. Like it's direct sibling the [[BCD436HP]], they are the first standard scanner to include the ease of use of the HomePatrol style w the entire US database; simply enter your zip code and away you go. As well as, the BCD536HP adds to that: WiFi connectivity, allowing you to listen to and control your scanner using your Apple smartphone or tablet from anywhere in over a local intranet, your home or vehicle, or around the world w/ optional 3rd Party software, It utilize the same [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]], and can be used interchangeably for [[BCDx36HP Series]] on one PC. Here's a quick run down of features and specs; | ||
[[Image:BCD536HP.jpg|thumb|right|BCD536HP]] | [[Image:BCD536HP.jpg|thumb|right|BCD536HP]] | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Features=== | ===Features=== | ||
− | *Flexible Easy Channel Selection using Zip Code or GPS and Service Types - just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell it where you are and let it do the rest. | + | *Flexible Easy Channel Selection using either Zip Code or GPS and/or Service Types - just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell it where you are and let it do the rest. |
− | *Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for Channels in Favorites Lists and/or the RadioReference.com Data Base | + | *Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for Channels in Favorites Lists and/or the RadioReference.com Data Base a.k.a. HPDB. *Location precision for Departments, Sites, and/or Conventional Channels that allows you to define a location and range using Circles or Rectangles. |
*Serial (DB-9) GPS input for [[Location Based Scanning]], Uniden GC-GPSK or [[Uniden_Scanner_GPS_Features#Compatible_GPS_receivers|Compatible GPS Receivers]], "GPS" promptly displayed when connected | *Serial (DB-9) GPS input for [[Location Based Scanning]], Uniden GC-GPSK or [[Uniden_Scanner_GPS_Features#Compatible_GPS_receivers|Compatible GPS Receivers]], "GPS" promptly displayed when connected | ||
− | *Complete Front-Panel Program | + | *Complete Front-Panel Program ability - create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the HPDB as a starting point or program your Favorites from scratch. |
− | *Included [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] makes | + | *Included [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] makes HPDB and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists, from a PC. |
*USB PC Connectivity. USB Mini B Port Front | *USB PC Connectivity. USB Mini B Port Front | ||
− | *Wi-Fi Dongle iOS Siren for iPad/iPhone audio/control over local Wi-Fi, 3rd party also. | + | *Wi-Fi Dongle |
+ | **iOS Siren App for iPad/iPhone, audio/control over local Wi-Fi, 3rd party also. | ||
+ | **Android based OS Siren App for Google Play enabled devices audio/control over local Wi-Fi, 3rd party also. | ||
*Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges. | *Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges. | ||
*Analysis Modes include RF Power Plot, Trunked System Analysis, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder. | *Analysis Modes include RF Power Plot, Trunked System Analysis, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder. | ||
− | *Flexible Scanning - scan from any combination of the | + | *Flexible Scanning - scan from any combination of the HPDB and/or Favorites Lists. |
*Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions. | *Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions. | ||
− | *Audio | + | *Recording of Audio- Captures individual transmissions until squelch closes for later playback. |
*4 Gigabyte micro SD card holds the entire USA and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording. | *4 Gigabyte micro SD card holds the entire USA and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording. | ||
− | *TrunkTracker V with support for APCO Project 25 Phase I & II, X2-TDMA, Motorola I and II, EDACS, and LTR Trunked Radio Systems and EDACS | + | *TrunkTracker V with support for APCO Project 25 Phase I & II, X2-TDMA, Motorola I and II, EDACS, and LTR Trunked Radio Systems and EDACS ProVoice EXCLUSIVELY. |
*Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share trunked System TGIDs across multiple sites without having to duplicate TGIDs in multiple Systems or Favorites. | *Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share trunked System TGIDs across multiple sites without having to duplicate TGIDs in multiple Systems or Favorites. | ||
− | *P25 One-Frequency Trunking - | + | *P25 One-Frequency Trunking - scanner can follow individual talk groups on P25 single-frequency systems that use both NAC and TGID’s for squelch control and user identification. |
− | *Individual System P25 Threshold Settings Auto, Manual, Default | + | *Individual System's P25 Threshold Settings: Auto, Manual, Default |
*100 for Favorites Lists Quick Keys, Systems Quick Keys, Departments Quick Keys | *100 for Favorites Lists Quick Keys, Systems Quick Keys, Departments Quick Keys | ||
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/StartupKeys Startup Configuration] | *[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/StartupKeys Startup Configuration] | ||
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*Easy navigation to Favorite List under a Navigable List in Menu On\Off | *Easy navigation to Favorite List under a Navigable List in Menu On\Off | ||
*Easy navigation to System List under a Navigable List under Favorite List On\Off | *Easy navigation to System List under a Navigable List under Favorite List On\Off | ||
− | *Easy Service | + | *Easy Service Menu i.e. Fire Dispatch, Police Tac, Railroad, Interop etc. |
*Custom Search - lets you program up to 10 search ranges. | *Custom Search - lets you program up to 10 search ranges. | ||
*3 Quick-Access [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SearchKeys Search Keys] | *3 Quick-Access [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SearchKeys Search Keys] | ||
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*Quick Search - Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency, or enter a frequency and start searching. | *Quick Search - Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency, or enter a frequency and start searching. | ||
*Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted systems, departments, channels, or search frequencies while allowing you to restore them by cycling power. | *Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted systems, departments, channels, or search frequencies while allowing you to restore them by cycling power. | ||
− | *Channel delay 0-2,5,10,30 | + | *Channel delay of 0-2, 5, 10, or 30 seconds. |
− | *Negative Channel delay or | + | *Negative Channel delay or "forced resume": adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds. |
*64 character text tagging for each System, Site, Department, Channel, Talkgroup, Search range, Tone-Out, and [[SAME]] group. | *64 character text tagging for each System, Site, Department, Channel, Talkgroup, Search range, Tone-Out, and [[SAME]] group. | ||
− | * | + | *Unit ID display capable |
*Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings. | *Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings. | ||
**Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, Tone-Out hits, and Close Call Alert. | **Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, Tone-Out hits, and Close Call Alert. | ||
− | * | + | *Conventional Channel and Trunked: Priority or Priority Do-Not-Disturb. |
**Adjustable Priority check interval. | **Adjustable Priority check interval. | ||
*[[Uniden Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]], [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and Close Call Temporary Store. | *[[Uniden Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]], [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and Close Call Temporary Store. | ||
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*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ToneOutMode Fire Tone Out] alert with two-tone paging with up to 32 tone slots. Also see the [[Fire Tone Out]] article. | *[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ToneOutMode Fire Tone Out] alert with two-tone paging with up to 32 tone slots. Also see the [[Fire Tone Out]] article. | ||
**Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones. | **Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones. | ||
− | *Individual | + | *Individual Channel Volume Offset. |
*Broadcast signal ignore - while searching (TV and pagers, etc) with 10 Custom Bands. | *Broadcast signal ignore - while searching (TV and pagers, etc) with 10 Custom Bands. | ||
*[[Repeater Reverse]] | *[[Repeater Reverse]] | ||
− | *Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer- | + | *Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-produced interference on a given frequency. |
− | * | + | *64h x 288w -Pixel Dot-Matrix Display. |
*Backlit Display and Keypad. | *Backlit Display and Keypad. | ||
− | *Backlight-on-Squelch - allows the | + | *Backlight-on-Squelch - allows the back light to remain on during an entire transmission. |
− | *Reversible Display - Lets you reverse the display to mount unit upside down ( | + | *Reversible Display - Lets you reverse the display to mount unit upside down (w the speaker on the top). |
− | *Adjustable Band | + | *Adjustable Band Defaults of Modulation and Steps |
**Modulation AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB. | **Modulation AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB. | ||
**Step 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz | **Step 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz | ||
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*BCD536HP Scanner Radio | *BCD536HP Scanner Radio | ||
*AC/DC 13.8V Charging Cable | *AC/DC 13.8V Charging Cable | ||
− | *DC 3-wire pigtail w dimmer wire | + | *DC 3-wire pigtail w positive, ground and dimmer wire |
− | *DC cigarette lighter 12v | + | *DC cigarette lighter 12v adapter |
*Mounting/Stand | *Mounting/Stand | ||
− | *Wi-Fi Dongle | + | *USB Wi-Fi Dongle |
*Right Angel BNC telescopic Antenna | *Right Angel BNC telescopic Antenna | ||
*Outer Desktop shell already Installed | *Outer Desktop shell already Installed | ||
* 411.com Registration card | * 411.com Registration card | ||
− | *USB A to USB Mini-B | + | *USB A to USB Mini-B cable |
*Printed manual | *Printed manual | ||
− | *4gb micro SD card w/Radio Reference Data Base ( | + | *4gb micro SD card w/ entire Radio Reference US and Canadian Data Base (HPDB). |
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***Sub Folder below BCDx36HP contains: | ***Sub Folder below BCDx36HP contains: | ||
***Sub-Folders: activity_log, alert, audio, discovery, favorite_list, firmware, HPDB | ***Sub-Folders: activity_log, alert, audio, discovery, favorite_list, firmware, HPDB | ||
− | ***Loose Files: app_data.cfg, discvery.cfg( | + | ***Loose Files: app_data.cfg, discvery.cfg(sic), profile.cfg |
***Set-Up file: scanner.inf | ***Set-Up file: scanner.inf | ||
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* [[EDACS SCAT]] | * [[EDACS SCAT]] | ||
* EDACS ESK | * EDACS ESK | ||
− | * [[EDACS | + | * [[EDACS ProVoice]] <sup>1</sup> |
* [[LTR Standard]] | * [[LTR Standard]] | ||
* [[APCO Project 25]] Standard | * [[APCO Project 25]] Standard | ||
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** Project 25 X2-TDMA | ** Project 25 X2-TDMA | ||
** Project 25 Phase II | ** Project 25 Phase II | ||
− | * [[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO] | + | * [[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO]] <sup>2</sup> |
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* Analog | * Analog | ||
* Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface | * Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface | ||
− | * Analog and [[EDACS | + | * Analog and [[EDACS ProVoice]] <sup>1</sup> |
* [[Project 25]] Phases I and II | * [[Project 25]] Phases I and II | ||
* [[DMR]] <sup>2</sup> | * [[DMR]] <sup>2</sup> | ||
− | #Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and upgrading firmware to 1.10.02 | + | #'''Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and upgrading firmware to 1.10.02 |
− | #Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and upgrading firmware to 1.11.15 (or better) | + | #'''Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and upgrading firmware to 1.11.15 (or better) |
+ | **f/w update can only be made through the front port or via SD card | ||
===Power Requirements=== | ===Power Requirements=== | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BOO069RWDs City of Houston Phase 2 Simulcast - Part 2] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BOO069RWDs City of Houston Phase 2 Simulcast - Part 2] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNLv_ZDoM7U MPSCS Simulcast Performance] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNLv_ZDoM7U MPSCS Simulcast Performance] | ||
− | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJzDc0hV0Y&sns=em Newark NJ | + | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJzDc0hV0Y&sns=em Newark NJ FD - NJICS Simulcast Performance] |
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb7yTBcEQts Sentinel Quick Keys] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb7yTBcEQts Sentinel Quick Keys] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/k4dps/videos K4DPS BCD536 Videos] | *[http://www.youtube.com/user/k4dps/videos K4DPS BCD536 Videos] | ||
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* [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]] | * [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]] | ||
− | == | + | == Groups and Message Boards== |
;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ||
*[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-forums/ Uniden forums] | *[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-forums/ Uniden forums] |
Revision as of 00:49, 1 August 2017
The BCD536HP is Uniden's Flagship mobile/desktop scanner which incorporates two firsts. Like it's direct sibling the BCD436HP, they are the first standard scanner to include the ease of use of the HomePatrol style w the entire US database; simply enter your zip code and away you go. As well as, the BCD536HP adds to that: WiFi connectivity, allowing you to listen to and control your scanner using your Apple smartphone or tablet from anywhere in over a local intranet, your home or vehicle, or around the world w/ optional 3rd Party software, It utilize the same Sentinel (Uniden software), and can be used interchangeably for BCDx36HP Series on one PC. Here's a quick run down of features and specs;
Contents
Specifications
Features
- Flexible Easy Channel Selection using either Zip Code or GPS and/or Service Types - just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell it where you are and let it do the rest.
- Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for Channels in Favorites Lists and/or the RadioReference.com Data Base a.k.a. HPDB. *Location precision for Departments, Sites, and/or Conventional Channels that allows you to define a location and range using Circles or Rectangles.
- Serial (DB-9) GPS input for Location Based Scanning, Uniden GC-GPSK or Compatible GPS Receivers, "GPS" promptly displayed when connected
- Complete Front-Panel Program ability - create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the HPDB as a starting point or program your Favorites from scratch.
- Included Sentinel (Uniden software) makes HPDB and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists, from a PC.
- USB PC Connectivity. USB Mini B Port Front
- Wi-Fi Dongle
- iOS Siren App for iPad/iPhone, audio/control over local Wi-Fi, 3rd party also.
- Android based OS Siren App for Google Play enabled devices audio/control over local Wi-Fi, 3rd party also.
- Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges.
- Analysis Modes include RF Power Plot, Trunked System Analysis, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder.
- Flexible Scanning - scan from any combination of the HPDB and/or Favorites Lists.
- Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
- Recording of Audio- Captures individual transmissions until squelch closes for later playback.
- 4 Gigabyte micro SD card holds the entire USA and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording.
- TrunkTracker V with support for APCO Project 25 Phase I & II, X2-TDMA, Motorola I and II, EDACS, and LTR Trunked Radio Systems and EDACS ProVoice EXCLUSIVELY.
- Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share trunked System TGIDs across multiple sites without having to duplicate TGIDs in multiple Systems or Favorites.
- P25 One-Frequency Trunking - scanner can follow individual talk groups on P25 single-frequency systems that use both NAC and TGID’s for squelch control and user identification.
- Individual System's P25 Threshold Settings: Auto, Manual, Default
- 100 for Favorites Lists Quick Keys, Systems Quick Keys, Departments Quick Keys
- Startup Configuration
- Channel Alert LED ring, Left-knob, w/ 7 colors and 3 patterns. Audio too.
- Encryption Muting - APCO P25 encrypted voice is muted automatically.
- System/Channel Number Tagging - Number tags allow you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, or Channel.
- Easy Scan Control using the dedicated System, Department and/or Channel Hold buttons.
- Easy navigation to Favorite List under a Navigable List in Menu On\Off
- Easy navigation to System List under a Navigable List under Favorite List On\Off
- Easy Service Menu i.e. Fire Dispatch, Police Tac, Railroad, Interop etc.
- Custom Search - lets you program up to 10 search ranges.
- 3 Quick-Access Search Keys
- Search with Scan for Custom Searches.
- Quick Search - Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency, or enter a frequency and start searching.
- Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted systems, departments, channels, or search frequencies while allowing you to restore them by cycling power.
- Channel delay of 0-2, 5, 10, or 30 seconds.
- Negative Channel delay or "forced resume": adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds.
- 64 character text tagging for each System, Site, Department, Channel, Talkgroup, Search range, Tone-Out, and SAME group.
- Unit ID display capable
- Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings.
- Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, Tone-Out hits, and Close Call Alert.
- Conventional Channel and Trunked: Priority or Priority Do-Not-Disturb.
- Adjustable Priority check interval.
- Uniden Close Call, with Close Call Do Not Disturb, Close Call Priority (or Primary), and Close Call Temporary Store.
- NOAA Weather Alert with SAME.
- Weather Alert Priority.
- Signal Strength display.
- Analog and Digital AGC
- Fire Tone Out alert with two-tone paging with up to 32 tone slots. Also see the Fire Tone Out article.
- Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
- Individual Channel Volume Offset.
- Broadcast signal ignore - while searching (TV and pagers, etc) with 10 Custom Bands.
- Repeater Reverse
- Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-produced interference on a given frequency.
- 64h x 288w -Pixel Dot-Matrix Display.
- Backlit Display and Keypad.
- Backlight-on-Squelch - allows the back light to remain on during an entire transmission.
- Reversible Display - Lets you reverse the display to mount unit upside down (w the speaker on the top).
- Adjustable Band Defaults of Modulation and Steps
- Modulation AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB.
- Step 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz
- DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable - Using the optional DIN-E sleeve or a standard ISO technique, the scanner can be easily mounted in most vehicles with removal of outer Desktop Sleeve prior to DIN-E use.
- Antenna Connector: BNC.
In the Box
- BCD536HP Scanner Radio
- AC/DC 13.8V Charging Cable
- DC 3-wire pigtail w positive, ground and dimmer wire
- DC cigarette lighter 12v adapter
- Mounting/Stand
- USB Wi-Fi Dongle
- Right Angel BNC telescopic Antenna
- Outer Desktop shell already Installed
- 411.com Registration card
- USB A to USB Mini-B cable
- Printed manual
- 4gb micro SD card w/ entire Radio Reference US and Canadian Data Base (HPDB).
*On the micro SD CARD
- Sentinel (Uniden's Software). This software can also be found here
- Pre-Formatted with FAT File System
- Main Folder named BCDx36HP
- Sub Folder below BCDx36HP contains:
- Sub-Folders: activity_log, alert, audio, discovery, favorite_list, firmware, HPDB
- Loose Files: app_data.cfg, discvery.cfg(sic), profile.cfg
- Set-Up file: scanner.inf
- Main Folder named BCDx36HP
Using a GPS
RR System Compatibility
- System Types
- Motorola Type I
- Motorola Type II
- Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
- Motorola Type II Smartnet
- Motorola Type II SmartZone
- Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink
- EDACS Standard (Wide)
- EDACS Standard Networked
- EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
- EDACS Narrowband Networked
- EDACS SCAT
- EDACS ESK
- EDACS ProVoice 1
- LTR Standard
- APCO Project 25 Standard
- Project 25 Phase I
- Project 25 X2-TDMA
- Project 25 Phase II
- DMR MOTOTRBO 2
- System Voices
- Analog
- Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
- Analog and EDACS ProVoice 1
- Project 25 Phases I and II
- DMR 2
- Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and upgrading firmware to 1.10.02
- Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and upgrading firmware to 1.11.15 (or better)
- f/w update can only be made through the front port or via SD card
Power Requirements
- Power requirements: AC/DC Adapter (13.8V DC 750mA Regulated) (AD-1009 or equivalent).
- DC:11V to 16.6V (Ext.DC Power Jack or 4 Pin DC Power Plug with Power, Ground, Dimmer)
- Power Jack: 5.5mm outer diameter (Grounded), 2.1mm inner diameter (positive); Radio Shack size code "M"
Videos
- Introduction
- Unboxing
- First Power On
- Alert Color LED Ring in action
- Faceplate comparison between different models
- Edit of Intro Video showing only the radios
- City of Houston Phase 2 Simulcast - Part 1
- City of Houston Phase 2 Simulcast - Part 2
- MPSCS Simulcast Performance
- Newark NJ FD - NJICS Simulcast Performance
- Sentinel Quick Keys
- K4DPS BCD536 Videos
- All of UPMan's videos
Frequently Asked Questions Support Pages
Groups and Message Boards
- RadioReference
- Yahoo! Groups
- HomePatrol Community
- Social
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