BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ

Welcome to the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ. This will cover the BCDx36HP Series 3 tier DMA scanners. Please feel free to add any commonly asked questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. This page is devoted to firmware and software questions, along with available resources. Additional questions regarding installation, operations and modifications can be found on page 2 of this document. Uniden's Sentinel Software has its own special pages listed under Uniden Sentinel categories.

NOTE: We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;

• If you are looking for HomePatrol-1 or HomePatrol-2 information, see the Uniden Home Patrol FAQ
• If you are looking for other Uniden 2 tier DMA driven scanners, see the Uniden DMA FAQ
• For the SDS100 and SDS200, see the SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page

Firmware

• Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
  • Go to this page on the Uniden TWiki
• Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD436HP?
  • Go to the BCD436HP TWiki and click on the appropriate button
• Where is the official BCD536HP Firmware page?
  • Go to this page on the Uniden TWiki; f/w update can only be made through the front port or by dropping f/w bin file into Firmware Folder
• Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
  • Go to the BCD536HP TWiki and click on the appropriate button
• Where can I find information on the NXDN update for the 436 and 536?
  • The page can be viewed here. Follow the instructions provided.
  • The upgrade is discussed in the NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536 Thread

Supporting Software & Utilities

Official Uniden Software

• Sentinel from Uniden via the Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI or the BCD536HP Firmware Update page
  • As of version 2.01, revision 00, Sentinel incorporates support for the SDS100 and SDS200
  • For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the Sentinel (Uniden software) page
  • The Support forum for this software can be found here

BCD536HP only

• 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)).

Third Party Supported Software & Utilities

• FreeScan will NOT be modified to support the BCDx36HP Series scanners, per the programmer.

• Butel ARC536 Software minus Firmware Updates
  • Forum Support can be found here

• ProScan Software minus Firmware Updates. Full features.
  • Official Support Thread

• Digital Frequency Search webtool
  • Digital Frequency Quick Import webtool
    • Locates DMR, NXDN and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
    • Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel

• BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool Prints out formatted favorite lists

• BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
  • Support Thread for this software

• Bluetooth Scanner
  • Support Thread for this software

• OS X Scanner Remote Note: This is a zip file link
  • Support Thread for this software

• Scanner Monitor
  • Support Thread for this software

• Scanner Screen
  • Support Thread for this software

• X36 Android Scanner Control Application
  • The X36 Scanner Control app for Android Thread discusses the development of this application

• ProScan BCD536HP Audio Player over network via Wi-Fi
  • Direct download link BCD536HP Audio Player 0.0.3
  • Audio Player Discussion Thread

SDS100 / SDS200 Specific

• Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS100?
  • Go to the SDS100 Firmware Twiki page
• Where can I find the firmware updates for the SDS200?
  • Go to the SDS200 Firmware Twiki page
• Support Files for the SDS100

Additional Resources

Related Wiki Articles

• BCDx36HP Series
• Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags
• Uniden DMA FAQ
• Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups/Departments
• Uniden Multi-Site Trunking
• Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards

Easier to Read Manuals

• Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual
• BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual

Uniden TWiki Links

• Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page
• Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page

Other Links

• DMR Search Spreadsheet (Created by UpMan, Modified by DSalomon)

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