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− | This article is for documenting [[DMR]] and [[MOTOTRBO]] questions for the [[BCD436HP]], [[BCD536HP]], [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]] Uniden scanners. They all share the same version of [[Sentinel for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP/SDS100/SDS200|Sentinel]] | + | This article is for documenting [[DMR]] and [[MOTOTRBO]] questions for the [[BCD436HP]], [[BCD536HP]], [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]] Uniden scanners. They all share the same version of [[Sentinel for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP/SDS100/SDS200|Sentinel]]. ARC-536 and ProScan tips are also welcome here. |
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+ | ==Check / Update Your Firmware== | ||
+ | * '''How do I check what version firmware I have in my scanner?''' | ||
+ | **Go to ''Menu / Settings'' then ''E / Yes'' | ||
+ | **Select ''See Scanner Info'' | ||
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* '''How Can I Add DMR MOTOTRBO to my scanner?''' | * '''How Can I Add DMR MOTOTRBO to my scanner?''' | ||
** Go to my.uniden.com and purchase a key | ** Go to my.uniden.com and purchase a key | ||
+ | ** See this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB4rii_u7n4&t=20s&ab_channel=ZipScanners video] from ZipScanners | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '''How do I update my firmware once I've purchased the key?''' | ||
+ | **See [http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/SDS%20Sentinel.shtml#toolbar Sentinel Menus and Toolbars] in the Easier to Read manual. Use the ''Update Menu'' | ||
+ | **See the [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml#update%20firmware Update Firmware] section of the 436 / 536 Easier to Read manual. | ||
+ | **For the SDS100 / SDS200, select ''Menu'' / ''Settings'' / ''E/Yes''. Then select '''Upgrade''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '''Where can I go with questions / problems with the upgrade?''' | ||
+ | ** Its always best to have the most current firmware. If you have questions, please post in the {{Forum|uniden-tech-support.248|Uniden Tech Support}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | *<small> Thanks Easier to Read Manual for some of this detail</small> | ||
+ | ==Random Notes== | ||
+ | *If you discover a new DMR system, you will need a dummy system to use Analyze / LCN Finder | ||
+ | *If you are running in ID Search mode, you will need a dummy department if you wish to store it | ||
+ | *Discovery does need a dummy department | ||
+ | ==General / How To == | ||
*'''How Do I Program a DMR system?''' | *'''How Do I Program a DMR system?''' | ||
** This topic is discussed in the Uniden TWiki [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/DigitalMobileRadioUpgrade#Programming_and_Using_DMR_and_Mo here] | ** This topic is discussed in the Uniden TWiki [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/DigitalMobileRadioUpgrade#Programming_and_Using_DMR_and_Mo here] | ||
** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|422525-dmr-help.html|DMR Help}} and [[Entering an Unknown MOTOTRBO system using Sentinel]] | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|422525-dmr-help.html|DMR Help}} and [[Entering an Unknown MOTOTRBO system using Sentinel]] | ||
+ | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|436765-trying-to-find-program-a-dmr-system.html|Trying to find program a DMR System}} | ||
+ | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|467265-dmr-on-ham-radio.html|DMR on Ham Radio}} | ||
** If you have further questions, view previous discussions or post them on the {{Forum|uniden-tech-support.248| Uniden Tech Support}} | ** If you have further questions, view previous discussions or post them on the {{Forum|uniden-tech-support.248| Uniden Tech Support}} | ||
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* '''Can I import DMR data from the FCC database?''' | * '''Can I import DMR data from the FCC database?''' | ||
**You can using either ARC536 or Sentinel; see the [https://digitalfrequencysearch.com/index.php Digital Frequency Search] website | **You can using either ARC536 or Sentinel; see the [https://digitalfrequencysearch.com/index.php Digital Frequency Search] website | ||
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** Display Mode 2 - will show the Color Code. | ** Display Mode 2 - will show the Color Code. | ||
** Display Mode 3 - will show the slot. | ** Display Mode 3 - will show the slot. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | * '''What is DCDM?''' | ||
+ | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|433377-DMR-DCDM.html|What is DMR DCDM?}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | * '''Does Close Call work on a DMR channel?''' | ||
+ | ** It will work on the base station or repeater since there's a continuous carrier, but it won't work on subscriber units which transmit in 30ms bursts | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Programming with Software== | ||
+ | * FreeScan does not support programming the HP series of scanners, nor does it support DMR / MOTOTRBO programming. Use Sentinel, [https://www.proscan.org ProScan] or [https://www.butelsoftware.com ARC-536] for this | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==System Types== | ||
+ | ===DMR Simplex=== | ||
+ | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|436985-sds100-simplex-dmr.html|SDS100 Simplex DMR}} | ||
+ | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|372188-dmr-simplex.html|DMR Simplex}} | ||
+ | * See this {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|340222-how-program-simplex-channel-no-repeater-dmr.html|How to Program a DMR Simplex Channel}} | ||
=== Conventional / One Frequency Trunk=== | === Conventional / One Frequency Trunk=== | ||
+ | ; Conventional | ||
+ | * If you wish to scan a DMR Conventional channel that says 'TG 16777215 (ALL TG)' in the database, program it as a conventional frequency. That will increase scan speed and will still allow you to hear everything on that channel. <small> Thanks Joe Bearcat</small> | ||
+ | ; One Frequency Trunk | ||
* See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|429193-i-am-needing-help-programming-dmr.html|Needing Help Programming DMR}} | * See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|429193-i-am-needing-help-programming-dmr.html|Needing Help Programming DMR}} | ||
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}} | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}} | ||
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|336112-fun-with-dmr-programming-a-single-channel-dmr-system.html|Fun with DMR Programming A Single Channel DMR System}} | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|336112-fun-with-dmr-programming-a-single-channel-dmr-system.html|Fun with DMR Programming A Single Channel DMR System}} | ||
− | * See | + | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|433284-dmr-one-frequency-not-rx-when-scanning.html|DMR One Frequency Not Rx When Scanning}} |
− | + | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|436806-uniden-sds100-one-frequency-trunk-question.html|SDS100 One Frequency Trunk Question}} | |
+ | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|449147-conventional-channel-dmr-vs-dmr-one-frequency-reception.html|Conventional Channel DMR vs One Frequency Reception}} | ||
+ | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-discussion.248|471091-dmr-one-frequency.html|DMR One Frequency}} | ||
− | === Capacity Max | + | === Capacity Max and Connect Plus === |
− | * '''If the system is in the database as a Capacity Max or Connect Plus system, where can I find the color code, LCN and LSN?''' | + | * '''If the system is in the database as a MOTOTRBO Capacity Max or Connect Plus system, where can I find the color code, LCN and LSN?''' |
[[Image:Site Freq Table CapMax.jpg|Site Frequency Table|right]] | [[Image:Site Freq Table CapMax.jpg|Site Frequency Table|right]] | ||
# Go to the database listing | # Go to the database listing | ||
# Click on a site name under '''Name''' | # Click on a site name under '''Name''' | ||
# On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the '''Site Frequency Table'''. An example is shown on the right | # On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the '''Site Frequency Table'''. An example is shown on the right | ||
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===Hytera Systems=== | ===Hytera Systems=== | ||
+ | * See the {{Thread|voice-control-channel-decoding-software.26|454634-understanding-xpt-trunking.html|Understanding XPT Trunking}} | ||
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners.82|428729-hytera-dmr-xpt-question.html|Hytera XPT DMR Question}} | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners.82|428729-hytera-dmr-xpt-question.html|Hytera XPT DMR Question}} | ||
+ | * See the {{Thread|the-uniden-tavern.254|450046-help-with-xpt-lcn-found-but-some-outstanding.html|Help with XPT LCN found but some outstanding}} | ||
* '''How Can I find the correct LCN to use in Uniden scanners for a Hytera System?''' | * '''How Can I find the correct LCN to use in Uniden scanners for a Hytera System?''' | ||
[[Image:Site Frequency Table.jpg|Site Frequency Table|right]] | [[Image:Site Frequency Table.jpg|Site Frequency Table|right]] | ||
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# On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the '''Site Frequency Table'''. An example is shown on the right | # On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the '''Site Frequency Table'''. An example is shown on the right | ||
# Take the channel number, reduce it by 1 and divide the result by 2. This will be the LCN that Uniden scanners will recognize | # Take the channel number, reduce it by 1 and divide the result by 2. This will be the LCN that Uniden scanners will recognize | ||
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===Tier III (Trunking) === | ===Tier III (Trunking) === | ||
− | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|386703-trouble-programming-a-tier-iii-dmr-system-lsn-vs-lcn.html|Programming a Tier III DMR System}} | + | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|386703-trouble-programming-a-tier-iii-dmr-system-lsn-vs-lcn.html|Programming a Tier III DMR System}} |
+ | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|454083-help-program-dmr-tier-3-systems.html|Help Me Program DMR Tier 3 Systems}} | ||
+ | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-discussion.248|469649-dmr-tiii-one-frequency-unable-to-listen.html|DMR Tier III One Frequency Unable to Listen}} | ||
* '''Is there a way to calculate the frequency from the LCN in a Tier III system?''' | * '''Is there a way to calculate the frequency from the LCN in a Tier III system?''' | ||
+ | ** See the {{Thread|voice-control-channel-decoding-software.26|460906-capacity-max-tier-3-finding-lcns.html|Capacity Mzx Tier 3 Finding LCNs}} | ||
** Yes, see the {{Thread|voice-control-channel-decoding-software.26|395387-lcn-to-frequency-calculator-for-dmr-tiii.html|LCN to Frequency Calculator for Tier III}} | ** Yes, see the {{Thread|voice-control-channel-decoding-software.26|395387-lcn-to-frequency-calculator-for-dmr-tiii.html|LCN to Frequency Calculator for Tier III}} | ||
**Note: This will also work with other DMR types that have a defined bandplan | **Note: This will also work with other DMR types that have a defined bandplan | ||
+ | * '''The SDS100 seems to miss T3 transmissions I can hear on other equipment''' | ||
+ | ** Try adding a System Hold time of 2-4 seconds. It will require some experimentation to find the right value | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '''How can I program an I-Call under T3?''' | ||
+ | ** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|442125-i-calls-dmrt3.html|I calls DMR T3}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==YouTube Videos== | ||
+ | ; Firmware Install | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z0a5SFkOVY&ab_channel=Reviews%2CTeardowns%2CandMore Install DMR Upgrade on BCD536HP] | ||
+ | ; Operations | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeMAd78BhFQ&ab_channel=BoyAndAScanner Finding DMR System Frequencies on the SDS100] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg1H3tOxy-s&ab_channel=BoyAndAScanner SDS100- Fast DMR Programming with Sentinel] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkJCIRWesOs&ab_channel=BoyAndAScanner SDS100-How to Discover and Program Capacity Plus Systems] | ||
--- | --- | ||
− | * Return to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP | + | * Return to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]] |
* Return to [[SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page]] | * Return to [[SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page]] | ||
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[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]] | [[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]] | ||
[[Category:Digital Scanners with MOTOTRBO]] | [[Category:Digital Scanners with MOTOTRBO]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Desktop Scanners]] |
Latest revision as of 02:15, 18 April 2024
This article is for documenting DMR and MOTOTRBO questions for the BCD436HP, BCD536HP, SDS100 and SDS200 Uniden scanners. They all share the same version of Sentinel. ARC-536 and ProScan tips are also welcome here.
Contents
Check / Update Your Firmware
- How do I check what version firmware I have in my scanner?
- Go to Menu / Settings then E / Yes
- Select See Scanner Info
- How Can I Add DMR MOTOTRBO to my scanner?
- Go to my.uniden.com and purchase a key
- See this video from ZipScanners
- How do I update my firmware once I've purchased the key?
- See Sentinel Menus and Toolbars in the Easier to Read manual. Use the Update Menu
- See the Update Firmware section of the 436 / 536 Easier to Read manual.
- For the SDS100 / SDS200, select Menu / Settings / E/Yes. Then select Upgrade
- Where can I go with questions / problems with the upgrade?
- Its always best to have the most current firmware. If you have questions, please post in the Uniden Tech Support Forum
- Thanks Easier to Read Manual for some of this detail
Random Notes
- If you discover a new DMR system, you will need a dummy system to use Analyze / LCN Finder
- If you are running in ID Search mode, you will need a dummy department if you wish to store it
- Discovery does need a dummy department
General / How To
- How Do I Program a DMR system?
- This topic is discussed in the Uniden TWiki here
- See the DMR Help Thread and Entering an Unknown MOTOTRBO system using Sentinel
- See the Trying to find program a DMR System Thread
- See the DMR on Ham Radio Thread
- If you have further questions, view previous discussions or post them on the Uniden Tech Support Forum
- Can I import DMR data from the FCC database?
- You can using either ARC536 or Sentinel; see the Digital Frequency Search website
- Does LCN Finder work on DMR Systems?
- Why won't my scanner receive DMR on Slot 1 and or Slot 2
- Try reversing Slot numbers compared to System's Slot numbering.
- On DMR I can't see the Flavor Type, Color Code or Slot
- Display Mode 1 - will show the flavor (CON, CAP, XPT, etc).
- Display Mode 2 - will show the Color Code.
- Display Mode 3 - will show the slot.
- What is DCDM?
- See the What is DMR DCDM? Thread
- Does Close Call work on a DMR channel?
- It will work on the base station or repeater since there's a continuous carrier, but it won't work on subscriber units which transmit in 30ms bursts
Programming with Software
- FreeScan does not support programming the HP series of scanners, nor does it support DMR / MOTOTRBO programming. Use Sentinel, ProScan or ARC-536 for this
System Types
DMR Simplex
- See the SDS100 Simplex DMR Thread
- See the DMR Simplex Thread
- See this How to Program a DMR Simplex Channel Thread
Conventional / One Frequency Trunk
- Conventional
- If you wish to scan a DMR Conventional channel that says 'TG 16777215 (ALL TG)' in the database, program it as a conventional frequency. That will increase scan speed and will still allow you to hear everything on that channel. Thanks Joe Bearcat
- One Frequency Trunk
- See the Needing Help Programming DMR Thread
- See the DMR Single Channel Programming Thread
- See the Fun with DMR Programming A Single Channel DMR System Thread
- See the DMR One Frequency Not Rx When Scanning Thread
- See the SDS100 One Frequency Trunk Question Thread
- See the Conventional Channel DMR vs One Frequency Reception Thread
- See the DMR One Frequency Thread
Capacity Max and Connect Plus
- If the system is in the database as a MOTOTRBO Capacity Max or Connect Plus system, where can I find the color code, LCN and LSN?
- Go to the database listing
- Click on a site name under Name
- On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the Site Frequency Table. An example is shown on the right
Hytera Systems
- See the Understanding XPT Trunking Thread
- See the Hytera XPT DMR Question Thread
- See the Help with XPT LCN found but some outstanding Thread
- How Can I find the correct LCN to use in Uniden scanners for a Hytera System?
- If it's in the database, go to the frequency listing
- Click on a site name under Name
- On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the Site Frequency Table. An example is shown on the right
- Take the channel number, reduce it by 1 and divide the result by 2. This will be the LCN that Uniden scanners will recognize
Tier III (Trunking)
- See the Programming a Tier III DMR System Thread
- See the Help Me Program DMR Tier 3 Systems Thread
- See the DMR Tier III One Frequency Unable to Listen Thread
- Is there a way to calculate the frequency from the LCN in a Tier III system?
- See the Capacity Mzx Tier 3 Finding LCNs Thread
- Yes, see the LCN to Frequency Calculator for Tier III Thread
- Note: This will also work with other DMR types that have a defined bandplan
- The SDS100 seems to miss T3 transmissions I can hear on other equipment
- Try adding a System Hold time of 2-4 seconds. It will require some experimentation to find the right value
- How can I program an I-Call under T3?
- See the I calls DMR T3 Thread
YouTube Videos
- Firmware Install
- Operations
- Finding DMR System Frequencies on the SDS100
- SDS100- Fast DMR Programming with Sentinel
- SDS100-How to Discover and Program Capacity Plus Systems
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- Return to BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ
- Return to SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page