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==Installation and Registration==
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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
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*Where do I go to register my new scanner(s)?
 
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**Go to [http://my.uniden.com/ my.uniden.com]
 
  
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
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== Supporting Software & Utilities ==
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**Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP here]
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* '''I lost my serial drivers for my cable. Where can I find a copy?'''
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**Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
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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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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html Link to Discussion Forum].
 
  
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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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*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."
 
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**Before you do the final step, do this:
 
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***Right-Click on the firmware updater program
 
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***Click Properties
 
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***Click the Compatibility tab
 
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***Check the box to enable "Run in compatibility mode"
 
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***Check the box to enable "Run as Administrator"
 
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***Click "Apply"
 
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***Then do last step.
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html#post2115929 Link to Discussion Forum]
 
  
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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]]
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
 
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**Yes
 
  
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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
  
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==Operational==
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* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
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* UHF Reception is noisy; the scanner seems less sensitive on this band when compared to other radios
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software
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* I get a lot of noise decoding a DMR (digital) UHF signal
 
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** See this [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/337172-436-how-improve-your-uhf-reception.html thread] for a full discussion of this topic
 
  
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software
  
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* Where can I learn about programming a DMR system once I have applied the upgrade?
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* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536]
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** The page where you got the upgrade also has instructions for programming and other tips. If you have further questions, post them on the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/ Uniden Tech Support forum]
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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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* My SD card needs to be replaced / is corrupted. Where can I find information on this?
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* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan Software] 
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** Go to the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/340206-replacement-sd-cards.html Replacement SD Cards] thread
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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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* What may be a cause of the scanner rebooting itself?
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
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** SD Cards have a so-called "FAT File Limit"; they're issues related to the amount of files (not size) to be saved, before a larger card is filled: i.e 5Gb of a 16Gb card w/ between 55k and 65k files written. This may cause these scanners to begin to show signs that the data may be corrupt and the scanner reboots itself. See the question above for information on replacing SD cards. <small>''thanks Darunimal''</small>
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html|Support}} for this software
  
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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
  
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* Can I turn off the constant writing to the SD card?
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* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)]
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**Yes, you can. The "Replay" option is what is always writing to the SD card. It is writing continuously so the last received audio (how much depends on your setting) can be replayed. In order to do this, it is constantly recording to the SD card. As of firmware 1.09.02, Uniden added an "Off" option to the list, which disables this feature entirely. The downside - you can't replay missed audio. The upside, it's not writing to your SD card ALL THE TIME. To turn this off, do the following:
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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
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#Click "Menu"
 
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#Scroll to "Settings" and select it.
 
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#Scroll to "Replay Options" and select it.
 
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#Select "Set replay Duration".
 
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#Scroll to "Off" and select it.
 
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#Press "Menu" multiple times to back out of the menu system.
 
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<small>thanks Dsaloman</small>
 
  
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*X36 Android Scanner Control Application
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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
  
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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]]
  
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*My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
 
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**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 [http://www.uniden.com/product-repair/page/productrepair here].
 
  
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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]
  
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* '''(BCD536HP) '''Can I access the discriminator?
 
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**Rich Carlson detailed how to tap the discriminator in this forum thread: [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/283316-bcd536hp-discriminator-inside-look.html Discriminator Tap Mod]
 
  
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* The audio from my simulcast digital system is lousy / distorted. What is wrong?
 
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** See the [[Simulcast digital distortion]] article for a full explanation
 
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** Also see the [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-tech-support/267424-loose-open-squelch-improves-lsm-simulcast-reception.html Loose Open Squelch Improves Simulcast Reception] thread
 
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*I'm having trouble receiving P25 systems. Is there a fix?
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/285012-bcd536hp-bcd436hp-test-p25-decode-improvement.html UPMan's suggestion for P25 reception]
 
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*If I am having headphones-issues, what can I do?
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/283740-bcd536hp-headphone-issues.html Please read UPMan's answer in the forums]
 
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* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
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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


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