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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 page is devoted to firmware and software questions, along with available resources. Additional questions regarding installation, operations and modifications can be found on [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2|page 2]] of this document.  
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Welcome to the [[BCD436HP]] and [[BCD536HP]] Scanner FAQ. This will cover the [[BCDx36HP Series]] 3 tier DMA scanners. Please feel free to add any commonly asked questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. This page is devoted to firmware and software questions, along with available resources. Additional questions regarding installation, operations and modifications can be found on [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2|page 2]] of this document, including for the Sentinel Software having it's on special pages listed under [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Category:Uniden_Sentinel| Uniden Sentinel catagories].  
  
  
 
'''NOTE:''' We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;
 
'''NOTE:''' We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;
 
*If you are looking for [[HomePatrol-1]] or [[HomePatrol-2]] information, see the [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
 
*If you are looking for [[HomePatrol-1]] or [[HomePatrol-2]] information, see the [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
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*If you are looking for other Uniden DMA driven scanners, see the [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]  
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*If you are looking for other Uniden 2 tier DMA driven scanners, see the [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]  
  
  
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
 
* Where can I find the latest beta upgrade?
 
* 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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** 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 and was part of Beta testing to perfect DMR reception, Simplex will never be perfect because this line doesn't have 2 receivers per scanner.
  
  
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*** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
 
*** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
 
   
 
   
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*  FreeScan will NOT be modified to support these scanners, per the programmer.
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*  FreeScan will NOT be modified to support DMR or [[BCDx36HP Series]] scanners, per the programmer.
  
 
* [http://kellykeeton.com/uniden/ BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool] Prints out formatted favorite lists
 
* [http://kellykeeton.com/uniden/ BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool] Prints out formatted favorite lists

Revision as of 18:36, 30 August 2017

Welcome to the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ. This will cover the BCDx36HP Series 3 tier DMA scanners. Please feel free to add any commonly asked questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. This page is devoted to firmware and software questions, along with available resources. Additional questions regarding installation, operations and modifications can be found on page 2 of this document, including for the Sentinel Software having it's on special pages listed under Uniden Sentinel catagories.


NOTE: We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;


Firmware

  • Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
    • Go to this page on the Uniden 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 Uniden TWiki; f/w update can only be made through the front port or by dropping f/w bin file into Firmware Folder
  • Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
  • Where can I find the latest beta upgrade?
    • Download this zip file, the thread is dated 2016-08-19 and was part of Beta testing to perfect DMR reception, Simplex will never be perfect because this line doesn't have 2 receivers per scanner.


Supporting Software & Utilities

Official Uniden Software

BCD536HP only
  • Uniden's Siren app for WiFi Connectivity iOS or Android
  • RH-536HP_mkII was also Uniden published for use over Wi-Fi, Note: Never is/was intended as a finished product (for consumer use), allows limited remote control-ability through local Wi-fi, Serial or USB port or click here for direct download to begin. Audio is via a direct cable or Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Audio has to use a third party application like VLC or Proscan to directly address scanner via rtsp://192.168.1.174/au:scanner.au , use your local scanners address to receive (("192.168.1.174" is what will need to be changed) 'rtsp:// . . . /au:scanner.au' will remain the same)).


Third Party Supported Software & Utility

  • FreeScan will NOT be modified to support DMR or BCDx36HP Series scanners, per the programmer.


Additional Resources

Related Wiki Articles


Easier to Read Manuals


Uniden TWiki Links


Other Links


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