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Questions regarding software, firmware or other web resources for these 2 radios can be found on [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ|page 1]] of this document.
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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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==Installation and Registration==
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== Supporting Software & Utilities ==
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* '''I lost my serial drivers for my cable. Where can I find a copy?'''
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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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*What should I do when I first get my scanner?
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; BCD536HP only '''(Note this app has been abandoned)'''
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**For the 436, see the instructions on the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page]
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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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**Or if you got the 536, follow the instructions on the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page]
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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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*Where do I go to register my new scanner(s)?
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==Third Party Accessories and Software==
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**Go to [http://my.uniden.com/ my.uniden.com]
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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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*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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===Third Party Supported Software & Utilities===
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**Before you do the final step, do this:
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* FreeScan will '''NOT''' be modified to support these scanners, per the programmer.
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***Right-Click on the firmware updater program
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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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***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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**{{Thread|uniden-scanners|282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html#post2115929|}} on unhandled exceptions
 
  
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* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software
  
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; BCD536HP Related
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
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* I just got my new Uniden BCD536HP. What should I do first after opening the box?
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software
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**Stop by the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP Twiki] and update the firmware in the radio along with the firmware in the WiFi Dongle. See the answer below for the WiFi updates.
 
  
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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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* Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
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* [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool
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**Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate here]
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** [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/Search/QuickImport.php Digital Frequency Quick Import] webtool
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**Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
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*** Locates DMR, NXDN and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
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**{{Thread|uniden-scanners|282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html|}} on wifi issues
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*** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
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* Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
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* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan Software] 
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**Yes
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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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* {{Thread|scanner-programming-software.89|471498-scanner-screen-free-open-source-software-for-uniden-scanners.html|Scanner Screen Free Open Source Software for Uniden Scanners}}
  
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==Operational==
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* [https://radioreferenceuk.co.uk/scanner-linker.php RRUK Scanner Linker]
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*My new BCD436HP/BCD536HP is constantly asking me to set the time and date...what gives?
 
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**From Uniden's UPMan:
 
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<pre>
 
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Keep the Time!
 
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Plug in your scanner and turn it on. The first things you'll see are prompts to set
 
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the date and time. The scanner has a real-time clock with backup power that will run
 
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the clock for about 1 week. The backup power needs to charge for about 50 hours
 
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before full backup-time becomes available. If the backup source is depleted before
 
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power is restored, you will be prompted to set the time again upon power up.
 
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</pre>
 
  
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
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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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*I am a little confused..what is the different between Quick Keys and Number Tags?   
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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 [[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]] article in this wiki
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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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* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)]
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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
  
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*How do I use Favorites?
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*X36 Android Scanner Control Application
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**See this [http://forums.radioreference.com/2082707-post644.html writeup] by Jay911
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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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*Are Favorites Lists automatically updated when the database is?
 
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**No. It is prudent to keep an eye on the favorites lists you use regularly and compare them to the latest database.
 
  
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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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* Where can I learn about programming a DMR system once I have applied the upgrade?
 
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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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* How do I program a simplex channel (no repeater) for DMR?
 
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** See this {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|340222-how-program-simplex-channel-no-repeater-dmr.html|}} for a discussion on this question
 
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==Problems and Issues==
 
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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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** See this {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|337172-436-how-improve-your-uhf-reception.html|}} for a full discussion of this topic
 
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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." 
 
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* The audio from my simulcast digital system is lousy / distorted. What is wrong?
 
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** Also see the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|267424-loose-open-squelch-improves-lsm-simulcast-reception.html|Loose Open Squelch Improves Simulcast Reception}}
 
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*I'm having trouble receiving P25 systems. Is there a fix?
 
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**See the {{Thread|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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**See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|282877-bcd536hp-headphone-related-issues.html|UPMan's answer on headphones issues}}
 
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===SD Card Questions===
 
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* My SD card needs to be replaced / is corrupted. Where can I find tips for this?
 
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**See the [[Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards]] article
 
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* What may be a cause of the scanner rebooting itself?
 
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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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**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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==Modifications==
 
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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: {{Thread|uniden-scanners|283316-bcd536hp-discriminator-inside-look.html|Discriminator Tap Mod}}
 
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*'''(BCD536HP)''' How do I replace the Backlight LEDs?'''
 
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**Discussion (include pictures): {{Thread|uniden-tavern|334103-got-tired-dim-pale-blue-bcd536hp-display.html|Got tired of the dim pale blue BCD536HP display}}
 
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* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD536HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD536HP]]
 
* Return to the [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
 
* Return to the [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
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[[Category:Scanners FAQ]]
 
[[Category:Scanners FAQ]]

Latest revision as of 20:54, 15 April 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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