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==Scanner FAQ and Information Page 2==
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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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*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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*For Sentinel issues and questions, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] article
 
  
  
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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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==Installation and Registration==
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; BCD536HP only '''(Note this app has been abandoned)'''
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; What should I do when I first get my scanner?
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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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* 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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* [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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*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].  Be sure to 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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* [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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'''BCD536HP Only'''
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===Third Party Supported Software & Utilities===
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; Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
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*  FreeScan will '''NOT''' be modified to support these scanners, per the programmer.
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* Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate here]
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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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**Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
 
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**{{Thread|uniden-scanners|282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html|}} on wifi issues
 
  
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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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; Im having issues with my 536 not finding the dongle
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
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* See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|442595-bcd536hp-not-reading-wi-fi-dongle.html|BCD536HP Not Reading WiFi Dongle}}
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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software
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; Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
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* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536]
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* Yes, in-theory any Power cord from 10.5vDC at 1500ma/1.5amp to 16v at 500ma/.5a with 5.5mm o.d-2.1mm i.d can be used, double check polarity.  
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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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==Operational==
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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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; 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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*Upgrade the Firmware to a newer one if prior to 1.09.02.
 
  
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* [https://radioreferenceuk.co.uk/scanner-linker.php RRUK Scanner Linker]
  
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;How do I fix a NOTHING TO SCAN error?
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* [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
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*See the [[Nothing to Scan]] article
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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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; How do I set up I-Call (also known as Private Call)?
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* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)]
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* See this [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml#edit_frequency section] in the Easier to Read manual
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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
  
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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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;Are Favorites Lists automatically updated when the database is?
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==Reflectors and Social Media==
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* No. It is prudent to keep an eye on the Favorites Lists you plan to use regularly and compare them to the latest database. 
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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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;I am a little confused... What's the difference between Quick Keys and Number Tags? 
 
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* See the [[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]] article in our wiki
 
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;How do I use Favorites Lists and Quick Keys?
 
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* See these, halfway down, on their respective pages: [[Uniden_Scanners_Systems,_Sites_and_Groups| Favorites, Systems, Departments]] or [[Uniden_Multi-Site_Trunking| Multi-Site Trunking]]
 
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*A Favorite does have to be Downloaded, Monitored, and Enabled, then the System has to be Enabled, then as well the corresponding Department - Group of TGID(s) and Site(s)
 
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* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389057-manually-add-new-p25-frequency-to-any-list.html|Manually Add New P25 Frequency To Any List}}
 
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml#Using%20Analyze LCN Finder (Easier to Read 436 / 536 Manual)]
 
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* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|439098-lcn-finder-need-help.html|LCN Finder Need Help}}
 
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==Problems and Issues==
 
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;VHF-Hi and/or UHF Reception is noisy; the scanner seems less sensitive on this band when compared to other radios
 
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* I get a lot of noise decoding a DMR (digital) UHF signal
 
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** See this {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|349956-uhf-reception-issues-due-noise-battery-compartment.html|}} for a full discussion of this topic
 
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; My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
 
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# Actual "Site" has switched to a different Control Channel
 
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# DQK is not Enable/On, as well as Systems QKs or Favorites QKs aren't Enabled.
 
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# Site is "Avoid"ed, and/or a frequency is Avoided (possible with older version of software)
 
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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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# Site is Down
 
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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 {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|267424-loose-open-squelch-improves-lsm-simulcast-reception.html|Loose Open Squelch Improves Simulcast Reception}}
 
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* See the [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]] article for adjustment procedures
 
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* Upgrade to firmware 1.11.31 even if you don't need ProVoice or DMR, some algorithms have been re-written with fixes
 
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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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* See the [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]] article for adjustment procedures, believe it or not, before Audio can be decoded the CC has to be, so adjustment of decode will effect both reception ability and decode ability.
 
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* See the [[Simulcast digital distortion]] article for a full explanation
 
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* Check Band Plan setting is set to Custom for Motorola Type I or Type II where it's 800 MHz, or VHF or UHF, proper plan should allow reception
 
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* Check to see System Hold Time is greater than 2 and "Digital Threshold Mode" is set to "Manual", for LSM Phase I or Phase II systems.
 
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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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* If using noise-canceling headphones, don't, the audio output circuits were made for 32ohm headphones.
 
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* Scanner is has only a single receiver, not the 2 required for proper decode and reception.
 
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* You may have overloaded the scanner with your Transceiver - transmitting close by.
 
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* Try FM instead of NFM with Manual Digital Threshold Manual of between 1-5 available in ProScan and ARC.
 
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; My Unit Id's UID are not displayed correctly, even when replayed?
 
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* During a constant transmission, the scanner does not attempt to decode the UID multiple times, so therefore until transmissions breaks, the scanner will not re-attempt to decode another units identification number, as well as its not decoding digital data on the Control channel while it's on a voice channel, like your SDR or Commercial Radio can.
 
  
  
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==Videos==
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* See the {{Thread|splitters-filters-and-multicouplers.204|394943-fm-bandstop-filter-comparison.html|FM Bandstop Filter Comparison}}
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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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* See the [[DMR and MOTOTRBO Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners]]
 
  
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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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* 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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* Discussion (include pictures):{{Thread|uniden-tech-support|313087-mult-color-screens.html|436HP Mult-Color Screens}}
 
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==YouTube Videos (via Microsoft Bing)==
 
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* [https://tinyurl.com/2p98p737 Bing BCD436HP Scanner Help]
 
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* [https://tinyurl.com/mrxh2yep Bing BCD536HP Scanner Help]
 
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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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* Return to [[BCD436HP]]
 
* Return to [[BCD436HP]]

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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