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The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Simply enter your zip code, and the BCD436HP will quickly select and scan channels in your local area. It's direct sibling is the mobile/desktop [[BCD536HP]] which includes a Wi-Fi Dongle, both utilize the same [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]], and can be used interchangeably for both of the [[BCDx36HP Series]] on one PC. It should be noted that after introduction Uniden added 3 premium upgrades: EDACS ProVoice, DMR and NXDN.
  
The '''BCD436HP''' is the first scanner to incorporate the [[HomePatrol-1|HomePatrol-1's]] ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Simply enter your zip code, and the BCD436HP will quickly select and scan channels in your local area. It's direct sibling is the mobile/desktop [[BCD536HP]] which includes a Wi-Fi Dongle, both utilize the same [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]], and can be used interchangeably for both on one PC. Here is a quick rundown of the BCD436HP's major features.   
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Here is a quick rundown of the BCD436HP's major features & specifications with additional info & links.   
  
 
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==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
*Flexible Easy Channel Selection using Zip Code or GPS and Service Types - just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell the BCD436HP where you are and let it do the rest.
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*Flexible Easy System or Channel Selection using Zip Code or GPS and Service Types - just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell the BCD436HP where you are and let it do the rest.
 
*Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for Channels in Favorites Lists and the Database. Location precision for Departments and Sites that allows you to define a location and range using rectangles instead just of a single circle.
 
*Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for Channels in Favorites Lists and the Database. Location precision for Departments and Sites that allows you to define a location and range using rectangles instead just of a single circle.
*Serial GPS input for location-based scanning using the Uniden GC-GPSK or other compatible GPS receiver.
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*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ConnectingAGpsReceiver| Serial GPS] input for location-based scanning using the [http://www.uniden.com/scanner/scanner-accessories/id-BC-GPSK/BC-GPSK_Serial_GPS_Receiver_for_Scanner_and_Marine_Products| Uniden GC-GPSK] or other compatible GPS receiver.
*Complete Front-Panel Programmability - create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the main database as a starting point or program your systems from scratch.
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**Complete Front Keypad Programming ability - create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the HPDB as a starting point by Adding Channel or program your Favorites from scratch.
 
*Included Sentinel Software makes database and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists.
 
*Included Sentinel Software makes database and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists.
 
*USB PC Connectivity (USB Mini-B)
 
*USB PC Connectivity (USB Mini-B)
 
*Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges.
 
*Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges.
*Analysis Modes include Band Scope, RF Power Plot, Trunked System Analysis, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder.
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*Analysis Modes include Trunked System Analysis of Signal, Quality and Activity, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder.
 
*Flexible Scanning - scan from any combination of the main database and Favorites Lists.
 
*Flexible Scanning - scan from any combination of the main database and Favorites Lists.
*Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
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*Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds of the most recent unsquelched transmissions without the added quite time between those transmissions..
*Audio Recording - Capture transmissions for later playback.
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*Recording of Audio- Captures & Stores individual transmissions until squelch closes for later playback with time stamping and some metadata via Scanner or PC.
*4 Gigabyte microSD card holds the entire USA and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording.
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*4GB microSD card holds the entire US and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording.
*TrunkTracker V with support for APCO Project 25 Phase I and Phase II, X2-TDMA, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR Trunked Radio Systems.
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** [[TrunkTracker V]] -- Includes APCO's newest P25 Phase II, Motorola, EDACS, LTR Trunked, DMR and Uniden exclusive EDACS ProVoice digital system trunk-tracking,  Radio Systems.
*Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share trunked system IDs across multiple sites without duplicating IDs.
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*Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share a Trunked System's TGIDs across multiple Sites without having to duplicate TGIDs.
 
*P25 One-Frequency Trunking - The scanner can follow individual talk groups on P25 single-frequency systems that use both NAC and TGID’s for squelch control and user identification.
 
*P25 One-Frequency Trunking - The scanner can follow individual talk groups on P25 single-frequency systems that use both NAC and TGID’s for squelch control and user identification.
 
*Individual Site P25 decode Threshold, Settings: Auto, Manual, Default
 
*Individual Site P25 decode Threshold, Settings: Auto, Manual, Default
*100 Quick Keys for Favorites Lists, Systems, and Departments.
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*Quick key (QK) capable
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**100 Favorites Lists QKs
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***Per Favorite List
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****100 Systems QKs
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*****Per Systems
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******100 Departments QKs
 
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/StartupKeys Startup Configuration]
 
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/StartupKeys Startup Configuration]
*Programmable Alert LED with 7 colors and 3 patterns alerts you when a channel becomes active.
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*[[Channel Alert]]  for when a call comes in
*Encryption Muting - APCO P25 encrypted voice is muted automatically.
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**Visual Independent Alert LED ring, Left-knob, w/ 7 colors and 3 patterns.
*System/Channel Number Tagging - Number tags allow you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, or Channel.  
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**Audible Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, Tone-Out hits, and Close Call Alert..
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*Encryption Muting - APCO P25 PI encrypted voice is muted automatically.
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*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags| Number Tagging]] - Number tags allow you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel.  
 
*Easy Scan Control using the dedicated System, Department and Channel Hold buttons.
 
*Easy Scan Control using the dedicated System, Department and Channel Hold buttons.
 
*Easy navigation to Favorite List, 1st on Menu w visual On/Off for FQK listing  
 
*Easy navigation to Favorite List, 1st on Menu w visual On/Off for FQK listing  
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*Search with Scan for Custom Searches.
 
*Search with Scan for Custom Searches.
 
*Quick Search - Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency, or enter a frequency and start searching.
 
*Quick Search - Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency, or enter a frequency and start searching.
*Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted systems, departments, channels, or search frequencies while allowing you to restore them by cycling power.
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*Channel delay adjustable to increments of 0-2,5,10,30,
*Channel delay 0-2,5,10,30,
 
 
*Negative Channel delay or dropout (forced resume) adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds.
 
*Negative Channel delay or dropout (forced resume) adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds.
 
*64 character text tagging for each system, site, department, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-Out, and [[SAME]] group.
 
*64 character text tagging for each system, site, department, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-Out, and [[SAME]] group.
 
*Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings.
 
*Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings.
*[[Channel Alert]]
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*Key Lock prevents anything being changed but Volume and ON\OFF - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user.
**Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, Tone-Out hit, and Close Call Alert.
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*AVOID via Front Keypad or Menu
*Trunked and Conventional Channel Priority with Priority Do-Not-Disturb.
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**Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted Systems, Departments, Channels, or search frequencies while allowing you to restore Avoids by cycling power.
**Adjustable Priority check interval.
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**Permanent Avoid lets you lockout anything unwanted by a quick double press
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**Ability to Clear All Avoids quickly and easily in a few MENU presses
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*Conventional Channel Priority with Priority Do-Not-Disturb, w some trunk system and priority
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**Adjustable Priority check interval and quantity.
 
*[[Uniden Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]], [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and Close Call Temporary Store.
 
*[[Uniden Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]], [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and Close Call Temporary Store.
*NOAA Weather Alert with SAME.
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*Weather
*Weather Alert Priority.
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**Weather
*Signal Strength display.
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**NOAA Weather Alert with SAME
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**Weather Priority.
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*Receive Signal Strength Indicator displayed.
 
*Analog and Digital [[AGC]] independently per System
 
*Analog and Digital [[AGC]] independently per System
 
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ToneOutMode Fire Tone Out] alert with two-tone paging with up to 32 tone slots.
 
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ToneOutMode Fire Tone Out] alert with two-tone paging with up to 32 tone slots.
 
**Also see the [[Fire Tone Out]] article.   
 
**Also see the [[Fire Tone Out]] article.   
 
**Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
 
**Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
*Individual channel and/or frequency volume offset.
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*Channel Volume Offset individually per channel.
 
*Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands.
 
*Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands.
 
*[[Repeater Reverse]]
 
*[[Repeater Reverse]]
 
*Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
 
*Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
*64 x 288-Pixel Dot-Matrix Display.
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*192hx 160w-Pixel Dot-Matrix Display w convex display lens
 
*Backlit Display and Keypad.
 
*Backlit Display and Keypad.
 
*Backlight-on-Squelch option allows the backlight to remain on during an entire transmission.
 
*Backlight-on-Squelch option allows the backlight to remain on during an entire transmission.
 
*Adjustable Band defaults Modulation and Steps
 
*Adjustable Band defaults Modulation and Steps
**Modulation AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB.
 
**Step 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz
 
 
*Rugged construction with Rubber Side and Bottom Impact areas to improve impact resistance.
 
*Rugged construction with Rubber Side and Bottom Impact areas to improve impact resistance.
*Select/Volume/Squelch multi-control.
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*Select/Volume/Squelch multi-control top knob.
 
*Side-actuated Function and Menu controls.
 
*Side-actuated Function and Menu controls.
*3 AA Battery Operation provides up to 8 hours of operation.
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*3 AA Battery Operation provides 6-14 hours of operation.
*Built-in Battery Charger - charge the batteries in the scanner w a USB Mini-B cable (w/ the caveat the scanner is off).
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*Built-in Battery Charger - charge the batteries in the scanner w a USB power cable (w/ the caveat the scanner is off).
*192 x 160-Pixel Dot-Matrix Display.
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*SMA-type antenna.
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==RR System Compatibility==
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===System Types===
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*Analog Conventional Frequencies
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* [[Motorola Type I]]
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* [[Motorola Type II]]
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** [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
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** [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
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* EDACS
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**[[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
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** [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
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** [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
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** [[EDACS SCAT]]
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** EDACS ESK
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** [[EDACS Provoice| ProVoice]] <sup>1</sup>
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* [[LTR Standard]]
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* [[APCO Project 25]] Standard
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** Phase I FDMA
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** Motorola X2-TDMA
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** Phase II TDMA
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* [[DMR]] <sup>2</sup>
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* [[NXDN]] types: <sup>3</sup?>
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** [[NXDN]] 4800
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** [[NXDN]] 9600
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** [[NXDN]] [[IDAS]]
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** [[NXDN]] Single Channel Trunk
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===System Voices===
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* Analog
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* EDACS
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**Analog
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**[[EDACS Provoice| ProVoice]] <sup>1</sup>
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* [[APCO-25 Common Air Interface]] Common Air Interface
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**[[APCO Project 25#Project 25 Phases| Phase I FDMA]]
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**[[APCO Project 25#Project 25 Phases| Phase II TDMA]]
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* [[DMR]] <sup>2</sup>
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* [[NXDN]] <sup>3</sup>
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'''Note: ''' These are all paid upgrades via my.uniden.com. Firmware version refers to the first version that enables the indicated mode. Firmware updates are performed via MicroSD card or through USB port
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#Firmware 1.10.02 (or better)
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#Firmware 1.11.15 (or better)
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#Firmware 1.14.00 (or better)
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##The NXDN upgrade is discussed in the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|367900-nxdn-upgrade-bcd436hp-bcd536hp-now-available.html|NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536}}
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==Frequency Coverage==
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*25-512 MHz
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*758-824 MHz
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*849-869 MHz
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*894-960 MHz
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*1240-1300 MHz
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==Modulation & Steps==
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* AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB.
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* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz
  
  
 
==Included in the Box==
 
==Included in the Box==
*BCD436HP Scanner Radio
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*BCD436HP Scanner Radio<sup>1</sup>
*SMA Semi-Ridged Antenna
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*SMA Semi-Ridged Antenna<sup>1</sup>
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*SMA- BNC adapter<sup>1</sup>
 
*411.com Registration card
 
*411.com Registration card
*USB to USB Mini-B programming cable
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*USB to USB Mini-B programming cable<sup>1</sup>
*Rotating Belt Clip.
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*Rotating Belt Clip. <sup>1</sup>
**Belt clip Plastic Attachment with 1 screw
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**Belt clip Plastic Attachment with 1 screw installed
*Battery Department Cover
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*Battery Department Cover installed
*3 AA 2300mah Ni-Mh Batteries
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*3 AA 2300mah Ni-Mh Batteries (plastic sealed together)
*Printed manual in the box with online updates.
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*Owner’s manual printed copy w online pdf format available
*SD Card (4 GB)
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*microSD Card (4 GB) or (8GB) installed
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*Packaging
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**External Box
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**Formed Cardboard packaging - molded pulp
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#Various plastic bags for listed components
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==Included on the microSD CARD==
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*A copy of the RadioReference Database (HPDB)
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*Uniden's {{color|green|Sentinel}} Software. which can also be found [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP here]
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*Pre-Formatted with FAT 32 Filing System
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**Main Folder named "BCDx36HP"
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***Below BCDx36HP folder contains:
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***(7)Sub-Folders:  activity_log, alert, audio, discovery, favorite_list, firmware, HPDB
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***(4)Loose Files:
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***Configuration files:  app_data.cfg, discovery.cfg<sup>1<sup/>, profile.cfg
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***Set-Up file:  scanner.inf
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#Since noted corrected from discvery
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==Power Requirements==
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3 AA batteries (3.05v DC or higher) or use of USB 5V DC ≥300mA.
  
  
;Included on the 4GB SD CARD
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==Main issues==
*A copy of the RadioReference Database (RRDB)  
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# Uniden Started a Repair Program because some units have aproblem with RTC battery and/or dimming display LED  - time need to be adjusted again and again. Uniden launched repair campaign. To tell the difference determine what color tone the LED is Yellowish (older) Blueish (newer). '''As of September 30, 2020, the repair campaign has ended.''' *For more info [https://repair.uniden.com/rmap1.cfm| Click Here]
*Sentinel (Uniden's software) which can also be found [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP here]
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*Pre-Formatted with FAT File System
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# Some Users reported: poor sensitivity on VHF and UHF. Uniden did not officially confirmed the problem, but proofs in that Uniden made 3 revisions of the daughter board, so the newest are not affected. This causes problems with receiving relatively weak signals VHF and UHF. *Forum Discussion: {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|349956-uhf-reception-issues-due-noise-battery-compartment.html|BCD436HP: UHF Reception Issues due to Noise from Battery Compartment and the middle battery}} with newer versions a capacitor was installed to suppress the injection of noise on both the VHF and UHF band, or simply by adding a few layers of EMI copper tape to battery compartment door. (Example without Fix [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJWp3FsnwPg&feature=youtu.be] (without specifics or details and comments are Disabled)
**BCDx36HP
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**Search Youtube for additional examples
***activity_log, alert, audio, discovery, favorite_list, firmware, HPDB
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***app_data.cfg, discvery.cfg, profile.cfg
 
***scanner.inf
 
  
==RR System Compatibility==
 
; System Types:
 
* [[Motorola Type I]]
 
* [[Motorola Type II]]
 
* [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
 
* [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
 
* [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
 
* [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
 
* [[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
 
* EDACS Standard Networked
 
* [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
 
* [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
 
* [[EDACS SCAT]]
 
* EDACS ESK
 
* [[EDACS Provoice]] with firmware upgrade
 
* [[LTR Standard]]
 
* [[APCO Project 25]] Standard
 
** Project 25 Phase I
 
** Project 25 X2-TDMA
 
** Project 25 Phase II
 
* [[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO]] with paid firmware [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/DigitalMobileRadioUpgrade upgrade]
 
  
 
; System Voices:
 
* Analog
 
* Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
 
* Analog and [[EDACS Provoice]]<sup>1,2</sup>
 
* APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive [[P25 CAI]]
 
#Provoice Exclusively in the BCDx36HP Series
 
#Requires optional paid upgrade with registration via my.uniden.com and additionally upgrading firmware 1.10.02
 
  
  
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==Additional Resources==
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=Related Pages=
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml Easier to Read BCD436/536HP Manual]
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==Uniden Official Support page==
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[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate Click here]
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==Manual==
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[http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BCD436HPom.pdf PDF]
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==Frequently Asked Questions Support Pages==
 
* [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]]
 
* [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]]
 
* [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
 
* [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
  
  
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards==
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==Groups and Message Boards==
;{{color|red|RadioReference}}  
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums|RadioReference Uniden}}
*[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-forums/ Uniden forum]
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*[http://www.homepatrol.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=showcat&catid=117&Itemid=38 HomePatrol Community BCD436HP]
 
 
;Yahoo! Groups
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BCD436HP/info BCD436HP]
 
  
;HomePatrol Community
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;Social Media
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=showcat&catid=117&Itemid=38 BCD436HP]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/Uniden-BCD436hp-BCD536hp-Fansite-452491374874161/ Uniden BCD436HP / BCD536HP Fansite (Facebook)]
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* [https://twitter.com/hashtag/bcd436hp BCD436HP Twitter]
  
  

Revision as of 22:37, 16 October 2020

BCD436HP

The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Simply enter your zip code, and the BCD436HP will quickly select and scan channels in your local area. It's direct sibling is the mobile/desktop BCD536HP which includes a Wi-Fi Dongle, both utilize the same Sentinel (Uniden software), and can be used interchangeably for both of the BCDx36HP Series on one PC. It should be noted that after introduction Uniden added 3 premium upgrades: EDACS ProVoice, DMR and NXDN.

Here is a quick rundown of the BCD436HP's major features & specifications with additional info & links.


Specifications

  • Flexible Easy System or Channel Selection using Zip Code or GPS and Service Types - just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell the BCD436HP where you are and let it do the rest.
  • Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for Channels in Favorites Lists and the Database. Location precision for Departments and Sites that allows you to define a location and range using rectangles instead just of a single circle.
  • Serial GPS input for location-based scanning using the Uniden GC-GPSK or other compatible GPS receiver.
    • Complete Front Keypad Programming ability - create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the HPDB as a starting point by Adding Channel or program your Favorites from scratch.
  • Included Sentinel Software makes database and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists.
  • USB PC Connectivity (USB Mini-B)
  • Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges.
  • Analysis Modes include Trunked System Analysis of Signal, Quality and Activity, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder.
  • Flexible Scanning - scan from any combination of the main database and Favorites Lists.
  • Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds of the most recent unsquelched transmissions without the added quite time between those transmissions..
  • Recording of Audio- Captures & Stores individual transmissions until squelch closes for later playback with time stamping and some metadata via Scanner or PC.
  • 4GB microSD card holds the entire US and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording.
    • TrunkTracker V -- Includes APCO's newest P25 Phase II, Motorola, EDACS, LTR Trunked, DMR and Uniden exclusive EDACS ProVoice digital system trunk-tracking, Radio Systems.
  • Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share a Trunked System's TGIDs across multiple Sites without having to duplicate TGIDs.
  • P25 One-Frequency Trunking - The scanner can follow individual talk groups on P25 single-frequency systems that use both NAC and TGID’s for squelch control and user identification.
  • Individual Site P25 decode Threshold, Settings: Auto, Manual, Default
  • Quick key (QK) capable
    • 100 Favorites Lists QKs
      • Per Favorite List
        • 100 Systems QKs
          • Per Systems
            • 100 Departments QKs
  • Startup Configuration
  • Channel Alert for when a call comes in
    • Visual Independent Alert LED ring, Left-knob, w/ 7 colors and 3 patterns.
    • Audible Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alerts, Channel Alerts, Tone-Out hits, and Close Call Alert..
  • Encryption Muting - APCO P25 PI encrypted voice is muted automatically.
  • Number Tagging - Number tags allow you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel.
  • Easy Scan Control using the dedicated System, Department and Channel Hold buttons.
  • Easy navigation to Favorite List, 1st on Menu w visual On/Off for FQK listing
  • Easy navigation to System List 1st on Menu w visual On/Off for SQK listing.
  • Custom Search - lets you program up to 10 search ranges.
  • 3 Quick-Access Search Keys
  • Search with Scan for Custom Searches.
  • Quick Search - Allows you to start searching at the displayed frequency, or enter a frequency and start searching.
  • Channel delay adjustable to increments of 0-2,5,10,30,
  • Negative Channel delay or dropout (forced resume) adjustable to -2, -5, -10 seconds.
  • 64 character text tagging for each system, site, department, channel, talkgroup, search range, Tone-Out, and SAME group.
  • Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings.
  • Key Lock prevents anything being changed but Volume and ON\OFF - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user.
  • AVOID via Front Keypad or Menu
    • Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted Systems, Departments, Channels, or search frequencies while allowing you to restore Avoids by cycling power.
    • Permanent Avoid lets you lockout anything unwanted by a quick double press
    • Ability to Clear All Avoids quickly and easily in a few MENU presses
  • Conventional Channel Priority with Priority Do-Not-Disturb, w some trunk system and priority
    • Adjustable Priority check interval and quantity.
  • Uniden Close Call, with Close Call Do Not Disturb, Close Call Priority (or Primary), and Close Call Temporary Store.
  • Weather
    • Weather
    • NOAA Weather Alert with SAME
    • Weather Priority.
  • Receive Signal Strength Indicator displayed.
  • Analog and Digital AGC independently per System
  • Fire Tone Out alert with two-tone paging with up to 32 tone slots.
    • Also see the Fire Tone Out article.
    • Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
  • Channel Volume Offset individually per channel.
  • Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands.
  • Repeater Reverse
  • Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
  • 192hx 160w-Pixel Dot-Matrix Display w convex display lens
  • Backlit Display and Keypad.
  • Backlight-on-Squelch option allows the backlight to remain on during an entire transmission.
  • Adjustable Band defaults Modulation and Steps
  • Rugged construction with Rubber Side and Bottom Impact areas to improve impact resistance.
  • Select/Volume/Squelch multi-control top knob.
  • Side-actuated Function and Menu controls.
  • 3 AA Battery Operation provides 6-14 hours of operation.
  • Built-in Battery Charger - charge the batteries in the scanner w a USB power cable (w/ the caveat the scanner is off).

RR System Compatibility

System Types


System Voices

Note: These are all paid upgrades via my.uniden.com. Firmware version refers to the first version that enables the indicated mode. Firmware updates are performed via MicroSD card or through USB port

  1. Firmware 1.10.02 (or better)
  2. Firmware 1.11.15 (or better)
  3. Firmware 1.14.00 (or better)
    1. The NXDN upgrade is discussed in the NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536 Thread


Frequency Coverage

  • 25-512 MHz
  • 758-824 MHz
  • 849-869 MHz
  • 894-960 MHz
  • 1240-1300 MHz


Modulation & Steps

  • AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB.
  • 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz


Included in the Box

  • BCD436HP Scanner Radio1
  • SMA Semi-Ridged Antenna1
  • SMA- BNC adapter1
  • 411.com Registration card
  • USB to USB Mini-B programming cable1
  • Rotating Belt Clip. 1
    • Belt clip Plastic Attachment with 1 screw installed
  • Battery Department Cover installed
  • 3 AA 2300mah Ni-Mh Batteries (plastic sealed together)
  • Owner’s manual printed copy w online pdf format available
  • microSD Card (4 GB) or (8GB) installed
  • Packaging
    • External Box
    • Formed Cardboard packaging - molded pulp
  1. Various plastic bags for listed components


Included on the microSD CARD

  • A copy of the RadioReference Database (HPDB)
  • Uniden's Sentinel Software. which can also be found here
  • Pre-Formatted with FAT 32 Filing System
    • Main Folder named "BCDx36HP"
      • Below BCDx36HP folder contains:
      • (7)Sub-Folders: activity_log, alert, audio, discovery, favorite_list, firmware, HPDB
      • (4)Loose Files:
      • Configuration files: app_data.cfg, discovery.cfg1, profile.cfg
      • Set-Up file: scanner.inf
  1. Since noted corrected from discvery


Power Requirements

3 AA batteries (3.05v DC or higher) or use of USB 5V DC ≥300mA.


Main issues

  1. Uniden Started a Repair Program because some units have aproblem with RTC battery and/or dimming display LED - time need to be adjusted again and again. Uniden launched repair campaign. To tell the difference determine what color tone the LED is Yellowish (older) Blueish (newer). As of September 30, 2020, the repair campaign has ended. *For more info Click Here
  1. Some Users reported: poor sensitivity on VHF and UHF. Uniden did not officially confirmed the problem, but proofs in that Uniden made 3 revisions of the daughter board, so the newest are not affected. This causes problems with receiving relatively weak signals VHF and UHF. *Forum Discussion: BCD436HP: UHF Reception Issues due to Noise from Battery Compartment and the middle battery Thread with newer versions a capacitor was installed to suppress the injection of noise on both the VHF and UHF band, or simply by adding a few layers of EMI copper tape to battery compartment door. (Example without Fix [1] (without specifics or details and comments are Disabled)
    • Search Youtube for additional examples



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