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• I have more questions. Where else can I look for answers?
  • Forums: Uniden BCD436/536HP FAQ. READ THIS 1st!!

Installation and Registration

• Where do I go to register my new scanner(s)?
  • Go to my.uniden.com

• Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
  • Yes

• (BCD536HP) Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
  • Download the file from here
  • Run these updates as Administrator to ensure full hardware access.
  • Link to Discussion Forum.

• 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."
  • Before you do the final step, do this:
    • Right-Click on the firmware updater program
    • Click Properties
    • Click the Compatibility tab
    • Check the box to enable "Run in compatibility mode"
    • Check the box to enable "Run as Administrator"
    • Click "Apply"
    • Then do last step.
  • Link to Discussion Forum

Operational

• My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
  • 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 at [1].

• (BCD536HP) Can I access the discriminator?
  • Rich Carlson detailed how to tap the discriminator in this forum thread: Discriminator Tap Mod

• I'm having trouble receiving P25 systems. Is there a fix?
  • UPMan's suggestion for P25 reception

• If I am having headphones-issues, what can I do?
  • Please read UPMan's answer in the forums

Firmware

• Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
  • Go to this page on the BCD436HP 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 BCD536HP TWiki
• 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?
  • Download this zip file, the thread is dated 2016-08-19

Supporting Software

Where can I find supporting software for my BCD436HP / BCD536HP

• Butel ARC536 Software
  • Support can be found here
• Digital Frequency Search webtool
  • Locates DMR and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
  • Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
• Remote Control Software is available from ProScan
• Sentinel (Uniden software) from Uniden via the Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI
  • For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the Sentinel (Uniden software) page
  • The Support forum for this software can be found here

Utility Programs

• BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool Prints out formatted favorite lists
• BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
  • This thread discusses this software
• Bluetooth Scanner
• Scanner Monitor
  • Support can be found here
• Scanner Screen
  • Support can be found here

BCD536HP

• Uniden's Siren app for WiFi Connectivity

Additional Resources

• BCD436HP / BCD536HP Easier to Read Manual
• Sentinel for BCD436HP / BCD536HP Easier to Read Manual