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==Firmware==
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This page is devoted to listing Supporting software, third party accessories, reflectors, social media and YouTube videos. For other topics please go to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ|Page 1]] of this document. For Sentinel issues and questions, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] article
* Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
 
** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the BCD436HP TWiki
 
* Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD436HP?
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP BCD436HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
 
* Where is the official BCD536HP Firmware page?
 
** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the BCD536HP TWiki
 
* Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
 
** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
 
* Where can I find the latest beta upgrade?
 
** Download this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/PartnerWeb/BCD536HPBeta/BCDx36HP_V1_11_17.zip zip file], the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/338702-bcdx36hp-friday-firmware-2.html thread] is dated 2016-08-19
 
  
  
== Supporting Software==
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== Supporting Software & Utilities ==
* Will FreeScan support these scanners?
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* '''I lost my serial drivers for my cable. Where can I find a copy?'''
** The author has said that FreeScan will not be modified to support these scanners
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** The serial driver can be found as a zip file link [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP here]
  
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; BCD536HP only '''(Note this app has been abandoned)'''
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*Uniden's '''Siren''' app for WiFi Connectivity [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uniden-siren/id966444086?mt=8| iOS] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uniden.siren&hl=en| Android ]
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* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest 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 [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, 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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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Sv4yKOePw&t=2s&ab_channel=TheScannerGuys The Scanner Guys YouTube video on Siren]
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==Third Party Accessories and Software==
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===Third Party Accessories===
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* [https://hagensieker.com/category/gps/ Johns Tech Log - GPS]
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* [[Third Party Accessories and Battery Tips for the 436, 536 and SDS Scanners]]
  
; Where can I find supporting software for my BCD436HP / BCD536HP
 
* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software]
 
** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
 
* [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ 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 [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan]
 
* Sentinel from Uniden via the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI]
 
** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page
 
** The Support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/ here]
 
  
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===Third Party Supported Software & Utilities===
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*  FreeScan will '''NOT''' be modified to support these scanners, per the programmer.
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* You must use '''Sentinel''' to load any firmware fixes. None of the applications below support this function
  
===Utility Programs===
 
* [http://kellykeeton.com/uniden/ BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool] Prints out formatted favorite lists
 
 
* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
 
* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
** This [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html thread] discusses this software
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
 
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
** The support thread for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/287297-android-remote-display-app.html here]
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software
* [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884169/Scanner%20Remote.zip OS X Scanner Remote] '''Note:''' This is a zip file link
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** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/290511-just-another-os-x-scanner-monitor.html here]
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* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536]
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** Support for this software can be found in the [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/scanner-programming-software.89 Scanner Programming Software forum]
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* [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool
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** [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/Search/QuickImport.php Digital Frequency Quick Import] webtool
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*** Locates DMR, NXDN and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
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*** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
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* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan Software] 
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** {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|95044-official-software-thread.html|Official Support}}
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**ProScan BCD536HP Audio Player over network via Wi-Fi
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**Direct download link [http://www.proscan.org/BCD536HP_Audio_Player_Installer.zip| BCD536HP Audio Player 0.0.3]
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**{{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|308095-bcd536hp-audio-player.html|Audio Player Discussion}}
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**The ProScan manual can be found [https://www.proscan.org/ProScan_Manual.pdf here] in PDF format
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** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/proscan.org Proscan (Facebook)]
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* [https://radioreferenceuk.co.uk/scanner-linker.php RRUK Scanner Linker]
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
 
* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html here]
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html|Support}} for this software
* [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_Jndzk4GdzJRW9tU0d4VGZMVlk/edit?pli=1 Scanner Screen]
 
** Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/285096-scanner-screen-software-436-536-a.html here]
 
  
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* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-remote/id1517263102?mt=12 Scanner Remote]  For the Mac
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**See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|408404-new-free-scanner-software-available-in-the-apple-mac-app-store.html|New free scanner software available in the apple mac app store}} for more information
  
; BCD536HP
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* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)]
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uniden-siren/id966444086?mt=8 Uniden's '''Siren''' app for WiFi Connectivity]
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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
  
==Additional Resources==
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*X36 Android Scanner Control Application
;Related Wiki Articles
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**The {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|346948-x36-scanner-control-app-android-coming-soon.html|X36 Scanner Control app for Android}} discusses the development of this application
*[[BCDx36HP Series]]
 
*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
 
*[[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
 
*[[Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups]]/Departments
 
*[[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking]]
 
  
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==Reflectors and Social Media==
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* [[BCD436HP#Message_Boards / Forums|BCD436HP Message Boards and Forums]]
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* [[BCD536HP#Groups_and_Message_Boards|BCD536HP Groups and Message Boards]]
  
;Easier to Read Manuals
 
*[http://marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual]
 
*[http://marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual]
 
  
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==Videos==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/user/UnidenUpman/featured Uniden UPMan Channel]
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===Bearcat Warehouse===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFR5HTFXMe4&list=UULFq9GPBdqny27fd27fumN1wg&index=39&ab_channel=BearcatWarehouse BCD436HP Beginner's Guide]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p890GzRQ5eI&list=UULFq9GPBdqny27fd27fumN1wg&index=26&ab_channel=BearcatWarehouse Changing the SD Card]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkURO7Psb9E&list=UULFq9GPBdqny27fd27fumN1wg&index=36&ab_channel=BearcatWarehouse Quick Keys for the x36HP scanners]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBElfahi-TQ&list=UULFq9GPBdqny27fd27fumN1wg&index=3&ab_channel=BearcatWarehouse Setting Alert Light and Tone part 2]
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===Bing Videos===
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* [https://tinyurl.com/2p98p737 BCD436HP Scanner Help] 
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* [https://tinyurl.com/mrxh2yep BCD536HP Scanner Help] 
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===The Scanner Guys===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_45HTA8kv0&ab_channel=TheScannerGuys Deep Dive into the BCD436HP and BCD536HP]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Sv4yKOePw&t=2s&ab_channel=TheScannerGuys Uniden Siren App for BCD536HP]
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===YouTube Videos===
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* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bcd436hp+programming BCD436HP Programming]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bcd536hp+programming BCD536HP Programming]
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===Zip Scanners===
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5CZ9LXGa2I&ab_channel=ZipScanners How to Connect BCD436HP and Computer]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODAOZGkzlAc&ab_channel=ZipScanners How to Replace the SD Card on BCD436HP and Access lists]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9RQX1zKU2M&ab_channel=ZipScanners How to connect Uniden scanner and computer]
  
; Uniden TWiki Links
 
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page]
 
*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page]
 
 
 
; Other Links
 
*[https://www.dropbox.com/s/0mp6wee6zl3c9cg/DMR%20Query%20%28V2.0%29.zip?dl=0 DMR Search Spreadsheet (Created by UpMan, Modified by DSalomon)]
 
  
  
 
* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD536HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD536HP]]
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* Return to the [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
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[[Category:Scanners FAQ]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]]
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Radio Models]]
 
[[Category:Radio Models]]
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[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners]]

Revision as of 21:48, 17 January 2024

This page is devoted to listing Supporting software, third party accessories, reflectors, social media and YouTube videos. For other topics please go to Page 1 of this document. For Sentinel issues and questions, see the Sentinel (Uniden software) article


Supporting Software & Utilities

  • I lost my serial drivers for my cable. Where can I find a copy?
    • The serial driver can be found as a zip file link here
BCD536HP only (Note this app has been abandoned)
  • 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)).
  • The Scanner Guys YouTube video on Siren


Third Party Accessories and Software

Third Party Accessories


Third Party Supported Software & Utilities

  • FreeScan will NOT be modified to support these scanners, per the programmer.
  • You must use Sentinel to load any firmware fixes. None of the applications below support this function

Reflectors and Social Media


Videos

Bearcat Warehouse

Bing Videos

The Scanner Guys

YouTube Videos

Zip Scanners