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Welcome to the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ. Please feel free to add any commonly asked
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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. Uniden's Sentinel Software has its own special pages listed under [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Category:Uniden_Sentinel| Uniden Sentinel categories].  
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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
 
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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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==Installation and Registration==
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As the memory structure is the same as the HP series, this document also applies to the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]].
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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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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
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'''NOTE:''' We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;
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**Yes
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*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 2 tier DMA driven scanners, see the [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
  
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
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==Firmware==
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**Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP here]
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* Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
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**Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
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** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the Uniden TWiki
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html Link to Discussion Forum].
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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 Uniden TWiki; f/w update can only be made through the front port or by dropping f/w bin file into Firmware Folder
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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 information on the [[NXDN]] update for the 436 and 536?
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** The page can be viewed [https://www.uniden.com/newsroom/nxdn-support-comes-bcd436hp-bcd536hp/ here].  Follow the instructions provided.
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** The upgrade is discussed in the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|367900-nxdn-upgrade-bcd436hp-bcd536hp-now-available.html|NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536}}
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* Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS100?
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/SDS100FirmwareUpdate SDS100 Firmware Twiki] page
  
  
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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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== Supporting Software & Utilities ==
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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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=== Official Uniden Software ===
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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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** As of version 2.01, revision 00, Sentinel incorporates support for the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]]
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* [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/SDS100Files Sentinel Files for the SDS100]
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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 only
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*Uniden's '''Siren''' app for WiFi Connectivity [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uniden-siren/id966444086?mt=8| iOS] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uniden.siren&hl=en| Android ]
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* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest 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 [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest/RH-536HP_mkII.exe 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)).
  
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==Operational==
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===Third Party Supported Software & Utilities===
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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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* FreeScan will '''NOT''' be modified to support the [[BCDx36HP Series]] scanners, per the programmer.
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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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* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software] minus Firmware Updates
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** Forum Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
  
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*My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
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* Remote Control Software is available from [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan] minus Firmware Updates
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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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** {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|95044-official-software-thread.html|Official Support}}
  
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* [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool
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** [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/Search/QuickImport.php Digital Frequency Quick Import] 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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* '''(BCD536HP) '''Can I access the discriminator?
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* [http://kellykeeton.com/uniden/ BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool] Prints out formatted favorite lists
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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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* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software
  
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*I'm having trouble receiving P25 systems. Is there a fix?
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
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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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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software
  
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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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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|290511-just-another-os-x-scanner-monitor.html|Support}} for this software
  
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*If I am having headphones-issues, what can I do?
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
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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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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html|Support}} for this software
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* [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_Jndzk4GdzJRW9tU0d4VGZMVlk/edit?pli=1 Scanner Screen]
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**{{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|285096-scanner-screen-software-436-536-a.html|Support}} for this software
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*X36 Android Scanner Control Application
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**The {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|346948-x36-scanner-control-app-android-coming-soon.html|X36 Scanner Control app for Android}} discusses the development of this application
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*ProScan BCD536HP Audio Player over network via Wi-Fi
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**Direct download link [http://www.proscan.org/BCD536HP_Audio_Player_Installer.zip| BCD536HP Audio Player 0.0.3]
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**{{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|308095-bcd536hp-audio-player.html|Audio Player Discussion}}
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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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;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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; 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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; Other Links
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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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;Return to
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*[[BCD436HP]]
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*[[BCD536HP]]
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*[[SDS100]]
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*[[BCD436HP_and_BCD536HP_Page_2| BCD436HP & BCD536HP Scanner FAQ Page 2]]
  
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[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners]]
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[[Category: DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]]

Revision as of 15:57, 10 January 2019

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. Uniden's Sentinel Software has its own special pages listed under Uniden Sentinel categories.


As the memory structure is the same as the HP series, this document also applies to the SDS100 and SDS200.


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 information on the NXDN update for the 436 and 536?
  • Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS100?


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 & Utilities

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

Additional Resources

Related Wiki Articles
Easier to Read Manuals
Uniden TWiki Links
Other Links
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