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[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/283228-uniden-bcd436-536hp-faq-read-1st.html read this first]
  
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==Firmware==
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* Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
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** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the BCD436HP TWiki
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* Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD436HP?
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP BCD436HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
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* Where is the official BCD536HP Firmware page?
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** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the BCD536HP TWiki
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* Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
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* Where can I find the latest beta upgrade?
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** Download this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/PartnerWeb/BCD536HPBeta/BCDx36HP_V1_11_17.zip zip file], the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/338702-bcdx36hp-friday-firmware-2.html thread] is dated 2016-08-19
  
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==Installation and Registration==
 
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* Where can I find software for my scanner?
 
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* Does FreeScan work with these scanners?
 
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* Where can I find firmware fixes for my scanner?
 
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** FreeScan does '''NOT''' work with these scanners, and will not be upgraded to do so. Go to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]] to find software and firmware links.
 
  
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== Supporting Software==
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* Will FreeScan support these scanners?
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** The author has said that FreeScan will not be modified to support these scanners
  
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*Where do I go to register my new scanner(s)?
 
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**Go to [http://my.uniden.com/ my.uniden.com]
 
  
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* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software]
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** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
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* [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool
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** Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
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** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
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* Remote Control Software is available from [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan]
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* Sentinel from Uniden via the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI] or the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate BCD536HP Firmware Update page]
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** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page
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** The Support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/ here]
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
 
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**Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP here]
 
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**Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html Link to Discussion Forum].
 
  
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===Utility Programs===
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* [http://kellykeeton.com/uniden/ BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool] Prints out formatted favorite lists
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* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
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** This [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html thread] discusses this software
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
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** The support thread for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/287297-android-remote-display-app.html here]
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* [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884169/Scanner%20Remote.zip OS X Scanner Remote] '''Note:''' This is a zip file link
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** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/290511-just-another-os-x-scanner-monitor.html here]
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
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** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html here]
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* [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_Jndzk4GdzJRW9tU0d4VGZMVlk/edit?pli=1 Scanner Screen]
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** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/285096-scanner-screen-software-436-536-a.html here]
  
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*During installation, how do I get fix this error? "Unhandled Exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately."
 
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**Before you do the final step, do this:
 
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***Right-Click on the firmware updater program
 
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***Click Properties
 
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***Click the Compatibility tab
 
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***Check the box to enable "Run in compatibility mode"
 
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***Check the box to enable "Run as Administrator"
 
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***Click "Apply"
 
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***Then do last step.
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html#post2115929 Link to Discussion Forum]
 
  
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; BCD536HP
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*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uniden-siren/id966444086?mt=8 Uniden's '''Siren''' app for WiFi Connectivity]
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
 
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**Yes
 
  
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==Additional Resources==
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;Related Wiki Articles
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*[[BCDx36HP Series]]
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*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
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*[[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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*[[Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups]]/Departments
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*[[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking]]
  
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==Operational==
 
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* UHF Reception is noisy; the scanner seems less sensitive on this band when compared to other radios
 
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* I get a lot of noise decoding a DMR (digital) UHF signal
 
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** See this [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/337172-436-how-improve-your-uhf-reception.html thread] for a full discussion of this topic
 
  
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;Easier to Read Manuals
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*[http://marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual]
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*[http://marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual]
  
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* Where can I learn about programming a DMR system once I have applied the upgrade?
 
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** The page where you got the upgrade also has instructions for programming and other tips. If you have further questions, post them on the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/ Uniden Tech Support forum]
 
  
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; Uniden TWiki Links
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*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page]
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*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page]
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* My SD card needs to be replaced / is corrupted. Where can I find information on this?
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; Other Links
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** Go to the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/340206-replacement-sd-cards.html Replacement SD Cards] thread
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*[https://www.dropbox.com/s/0mp6wee6zl3c9cg/DMR%20Query%20%28V2.0%29.zip?dl=0 DMR Search Spreadsheet (Created by UpMan, Modified by DSalomon)]
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* What may be a cause of the scanner rebooting itself?
 
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** SD Cards have a so-called "FAT File Limit"; they're issues related to the amount of files (not size) to be saved, before a larger card is filled: i.e 5Gb of a 16Gb card w/ between 55k and 65k files written. This may cause these scanners to begin to show signs that the data may be corrupt and the scanner reboots itself. See the question above for information on replacing SD cards. <small>''thanks Darunimal''</small>
 
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* Can I turn off the constant writing to the SD card?
 
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**Yes, you can. The "Replay" option is what is always writing to the SD card. It is writing continuously so the last received audio (how much depends on your setting) can be replayed. In order to do this, it is constantly recording to the SD card. As of firmware 1.09.02, Uniden added an "Off" option to the list, which disables this feature entirely. The downside - you can't replay missed audio. The upside, it's not writing to your SD card ALL THE TIME. To turn this off, do the following:
 
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#Click "Menu"
 
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#Scroll to "Settings" and select it.
 
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#Scroll to "Replay Options" and select it.
 
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#Select "Set replay Duration".
 
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#Scroll to "Off" and select it.
 
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#Press "Menu" multiple times to back out of the menu system.
 
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<small>thanks Dsaloman</small>
 
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*My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
 
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**This is a situation where your unit has been operating without any issues, the user has made no changes to lists, the unit has not been moved, and the departments have not gone encrypted.  In other words, everything looks fine but the unit just does not receive anything anymore.  You will say, "It was working yesterday but today I'm not receiving anything."  If you cannot even receive NOAA broadcasts, your unit has "gone deaf" and will need to be repaired.  This is a repair covered under the Uniden one-year from purchase warranty and involves replacing the Q2 and Q3 circuits.  When you ship the unit, describe the problem as "No channel reception."  Instructions for shipping may be found [http://www.uniden.com/product-repair/page/productrepair here].
 
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* '''(BCD536HP) '''Can I access the discriminator?
 
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**Rich Carlson detailed how to tap the discriminator in this forum thread: [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/283316-bcd536hp-discriminator-inside-look.html Discriminator Tap Mod]
 
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* The audio from my simulcast digital system is lousy / distorted. What is wrong?
 
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** See the [[Simulcast digital distortion]] article for a full explanation
 
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** Also see the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/267424-loose-open-squelch-improves-lsm-simulcast-reception.html Loose Open Squelch Improves Simulcast Reception] thread
 
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*I'm having trouble receiving P25 systems. Is there a fix?
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/285012-bcd536hp-bcd436hp-test-p25-decode-improvement.html UPMan's suggestion for P25 reception]
 
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*If I am having headphones-issues, what can I do?
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/283740-bcd536hp-headphone-issues.html Please read UPMan's answer in the forums]
 
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* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD436HP]]

Revision as of 20:01, 23 October 2016

Welcome to the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ. Please feel free to add any commonly asked questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. This includes any tips on SD cards, which tends to be a recurring issue. However, before you start, please read this first

Firmware

  • Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
    • Go to this page on the BCD436HP TWiki
  • Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD436HP?
  • Where is the official BCD536HP Firmware page?
    • Go to this page on the BCD536HP TWiki
  • Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
  • Where can I find the latest beta upgrade?


Supporting Software

  • Will FreeScan support these scanners?
    • The author has said that FreeScan will not be modified to support these scanners



Utility Programs


BCD536HP


Additional Resources

Related Wiki Articles


Easier to Read Manuals


Uniden TWiki Links


Other Links


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