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'''Sentinel''' is a software package published by [[Uniden]], for programming their [[HomePatrol-1]], [[HomePatrol-2]], [[BCD436HP]] & [[BCD536HP]] scanners, it's freeware, allowing all users to download and try, even before purchase of the scanners. Both version give the user the ability to Update Firmware, Update the Radio Reference Data Base (RRDB), build, create, edit and maintain Favorite List, Systems, Groups, Channels, Frequencies and various other attributes including Services Type to Monitor via the software package for PC (and not MAC [http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm click here ]for ideas) and requiring a free USB port with the included USB A - USB Mini B connection cable and/or a mini-SD card reader.
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=Sentinel=
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Software package published by [[Uniden]], for their [[HomePatrol-1]] & [[HomePatrol-2]] or [[BCD436HP]] & [[BCD536HP]] scanners; freeware that allowing all users to download and try, before purchase of the scanners. Both version give the user the ability to Update Firmware, Update the Radio Reference Data Base (RRDB), build, create, edit and maintain Favorite List, Systems, Departments, analog & digital channels (Talkgroups), frequencies and various other attributes including Services Type to Monitor all via the software package for Windows based PC's and not MAC (See Below) and requiring a free PC USB port a USB A - USB Mini B connection cable and/or a MicroSD card reader and/or adapter for standard sized SD cards. Follow Uniden recommendation on install.
  
  
* There are 2 versions,
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==Sentinel versions==
#[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel{{color|orange|Sentinel for HomePatrol 1 & 2}} ]  with a Bearcat Orange Shield Icon.
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There are 2 different '''Sentinel Versions''':
##[http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml Easier to Read HP-1/HP2/Sentinel Manual]
 
#[http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP{{color|green|Sentinel for BCDx36HP}}]  with a Green Shield Icon.
 
##[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml Easier to Read x36 Sentinel Guide]
 
  
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=== HomePatrol Sentinel  [[Image:UnidenSentinelOrangeShieldIcon.jpg‎|left|float|]]===
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:::*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel{{color|orange|Sentinel for HP1 & HP2}} ]  with a Bearcat Orange Shield Icon.<sup>1<sup\>
  
;Sentinel-related articles
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=== BCDx36HP Sentinel  [[Image:UnidenSentinelGreenShieldIcon.jpg‎|left|float|]]===
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:::*[http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP{{color|green|Sentinel for BCD436HP & BCD536HP}}]  with a Green Shield Icon. <sup>1<sup\>
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:#'''"Run as Administrator"''' may need to be invoked
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==Related pages==
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;Radio Reference Wiki entries:
 
*[[Sentinel User's Guide]]  
 
*[[Sentinel User's Guide]]  
 
*[[Updating the Master Database in Sentinel]]
 
*[[Updating the Master Database in Sentinel]]
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*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
 
*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
  
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;External Links
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'''Guides'''
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*[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml Easier to Read x36 Sentinel Guide]
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*[http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml Easier to Read HP-1/HP2/Sentinel Manual]
  
;Uniden BCD536HP Related
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'''Mac ideas'''
 
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*[http://sittingtime.com/how-to-update-a-uniden-bdc436-scanner-using-a-mac/ Sittingtime.com w/ a Mac]
[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest RH-536HP_mkII] was  also published by Uniden for the BCD536HP and can be used over Wi-Fi, '''Note:''' ''it never is/was intended as finished product (for consumer use) but can allow limited remote control-ability through local Wi-fi, Serial Connection 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 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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*[http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm ScannerMaster w/ a Mac]
  
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'''How tos'''
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*[http://sittingtime.com/how-to-update-a-uniden-bdc436-scanner-using-a-mac/| Sittingtime.com w/ a Mac] or
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*[http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm ScannerMaster w/ a Mac]
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*[http://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-HomePatrol-Sentinel-Software WikiHow use HP Sentinel]
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*[https://digitalfrequencysearch.com/index.php Digital Frequency Import to Sentinel]
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*[https://www.zipscanners.com/resources/how-to-program-a-uniden-police-scanner/#.WZCRU1WGP0M| Zipscanners]
  
  
[[Category:RR Glossary]]
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[[Category:Software for Uniden Scanners]]
[[Category:Scanners Glossary]]
 
[[Category:Software Glossary]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Sentinel]]
 
[[Category:Location Based Scanning]]
 

Revision as of 07:07, 6 December 2018

Sentinel

Software package published by Uniden, for their HomePatrol-1 & HomePatrol-2 or BCD436HP & BCD536HP scanners; freeware that allowing all users to download and try, before purchase of the scanners. Both version give the user the ability to Update Firmware, Update the Radio Reference Data Base (RRDB), build, create, edit and maintain Favorite List, Systems, Departments, analog & digital channels (Talkgroups), frequencies and various other attributes including Services Type to Monitor all via the software package for Windows based PC's and not MAC (See Below) and requiring a free PC USB port a USB A - USB Mini B connection cable and/or a MicroSD card reader and/or adapter for standard sized SD cards. Follow Uniden recommendation on install.


Sentinel versions

There are 2 different Sentinel Versions:

HomePatrol Sentinel
UnidenSentinelOrangeShieldIcon.jpg


BCDx36HP Sentinel
UnidenSentinelGreenShieldIcon.jpg


  1. "Run as Administrator" may need to be invoked

Related pages

Radio Reference Wiki entries
External Links

Guides

Mac ideas

How tos