BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ
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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 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.
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 2 tier 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 information on the NXDN update for the 436 and 536?
- The page can be viewed here. Follow the instructions provided.
- The upgrade is discussed in the NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536 Thread
- Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS100?
- Go to the SDS100 Firmware Twiki page
Supporting Software & Utilities
Official Uniden Software
- Sentinel from Uniden via the Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI or the BCD536HP Firmware Update page
- Sentinel for the SDS100
- 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 & Utilities
- FreeScan will NOT be modified to support the BCDx36HP Series scanners, per the programmer.
- 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
- 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
- Audio Player Discussion Thread
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
- Go to
Categories:
- Scanners FAQ
- Uniden Scanners
- Digital Scanners with DMR
- Digital Scanners with MOTOTRBO
- Digital Scanners without NXDN
- Digital Scanners with ProVoice
- Desktop Scanners
- Mobile Scanners
- Handheld Scanners
- Rebanding Supported Scanners
- Radio Models
- Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners
- DMA Radios Hints and Kinks