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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 | ** 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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+ | == Supporting Software & Utilities == | ||
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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] | * 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] | ||
** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page | ** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page | ||
** The Support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/ here] | ** The Support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/ here] | ||
+ | ; BCD536HP only | ||
+ | *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 ] | ||
+ | * [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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+ | ===Third Party Supported Software & Utility=== | ||
+ | * [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software] minus Firmware Updates | ||
+ | ** Forum Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here] | ||
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+ | * Remote Control Software is available from [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan] minus Firmware Updates | ||
+ | ** {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|95044-official-software-thread.html|Official Support}} | ||
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+ | * [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool | ||
+ | ** [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/Search/QuickImport.php Digital Frequency Quick Import] webtool | ||
+ | *** Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database | ||
+ | *** 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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* [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 | ||
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* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program) | * BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program) | ||
** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software | ** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software | ||
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner] | * [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner] | ||
** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software | ** {{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 | * [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884169/Scanner%20Remote.zip OS X Scanner Remote] '''Note:''' This is a zip file link | ||
** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|290511-just-another-os-x-scanner-monitor.html|Support}} for this software | ** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|290511-just-another-os-x-scanner-monitor.html|Support}} for this software | ||
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor] | * [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor] | ||
** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html|Support}} for this software | ** {{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] | * [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_Jndzk4GdzJRW9tU0d4VGZMVlk/edit?pli=1 Scanner Screen] | ||
**{{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|285096-scanner-screen-software-436-536-a.html|Support}} for this software | **{{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 | *X36 Android Scanner Control Application | ||
**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 | **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, direct download link [http://www.proscan.org/BCD536HP_Audio_Player_Installer.zip| BCD536HP Audio Player 0.0.3] for discussion [https://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/308095-bcd536hp-audio-player.html here] | ||
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==Additional Resources== | ==Additional Resources== |
Revision as of 20:00, 31 July 2017
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 page 2 of this document.
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 other Uniden DMA driven scanners, see the Uniden DMA FAQ
Contents
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?
- Go to the BCD436HP TWiki and click on the appropriate button
- 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?
- Go to the BCD536HP TWiki and click on the appropriate button
- Where can I find the latest beta upgrade?
Supporting Software & Utilities
Official Uniden Software
- Sentinel from Uniden via the Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI or the BCD536HP Firmware Update page
- For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the Sentinel (Uniden software) page
- The Support forum for this software can be found here
- 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
- Butel ARC536 Software minus Firmware Updates
- Forum Support can be found here
- Remote Control Software is available from ProScan minus Firmware Updates
- Digital Frequency Search webtool
- Digital Frequency Quick Import webtool
- Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
- Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
- Digital Frequency Quick Import webtool
- FreeScan will NOT be modified to support these scanners, per the programmer.
- BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool Prints out formatted favorite lists
- BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
- Support Thread for this software
- Bluetooth Scanner
- Support Thread for this software
- OS X Scanner Remote Note: This is a zip file link
- Support Thread for this software
- Scanner Monitor
- Support Thread for this software
- Scanner Screen
- Support Thread for this software
- X36 Android Scanner Control Application
- The X36 Scanner Control app for Android Thread discusses the development of this application
- ProScan BCD536HP Audio Player over network via Wi-FI, direct download link BCD536HP Audio Player 0.0.3 for discussion here
Additional Resources
- Related Wiki Articles
- BCDx36HP Series
- Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags
- Uniden DMA FAQ
- Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups/Departments
- Uniden Multi-Site Trunking
- Easier to Read Manuals
- Uniden TWiki Links
- Other Links
- Return to BCD436HP
- Return to BCD536HP
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