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.
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
- For the SDS100 and SDS200, see the SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page
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
Supporting Software & Utilities
Official Uniden Software
- Sentinel from Uniden via the Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI or the BCD536HP Firmware Update page
- As of version 2.01, revision 00, Sentinel incorporates support for the SDS100 and SDS200
- 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
- ProScan Software minus Firmware Updates. Full features.
- Digital Frequency Search webtool
- Digital Frequency Quick Import webtool
- Locates DMR, NXDN 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
- Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- Easier to Read Manuals
- Uniden TWiki Links
- Other Links
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