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Welcome to the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ. Please feel free to add any commonly asked
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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 [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2|page 2]] of this document. Uniden's Sentinel Software has its own special pages listed under [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]].  
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questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. This includes any tips on SD cards, which tends to be a recurring issue. However, before you start, please
 
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[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/283228-uniden-bcd436-536hp-faq-read-1st.html read this first]
 
  
  
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==Installation and Registration==
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'''NOTE:''' We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;
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* Where can I find software for my scanner?
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*If you are looking for [[HomePatrol-1]] or [[HomePatrol-2]] information, see the [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
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* Does FreeScan work with these scanners?
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*If you are looking for other Uniden 2 tier DMA driven scanners, see the [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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* Where can I find firmware fixes for my scanner?
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*For the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]], see the [[SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page]]  
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** FreeScan does '''NOT''' work with these scanners, and will not be upgraded to do so. Go to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]] to find software and firmware links.
 
  
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==The Nuts and Bolts==
  
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*Where do I go to register my new scanner(s)?
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*If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our [[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.
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**Go to [http://my.uniden.com/ my.uniden.com]
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*When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.
  
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*The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our [[Trunking Basics]] article will get you started, as well as this [[Media:Trunking description.pdf|PDF file]] written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
 
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**Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP here]
 
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**Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
 
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**[http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html Link to Discussion Forum].
 
  
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==Firmware==
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* Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
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** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the Uniden TWiki
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* Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD436HP?
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP BCD436HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
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* Where is the official BCD536HP Firmware page?
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** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate 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
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* Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
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** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
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* Where can I find information on the [[NXDN]] update for the 436 and 536?
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** The page can be viewed [https://www.uniden.com/newsroom/nxdn-support-comes-bcd436hp-bcd536hp/ here].  Follow the instructions provided.
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** The upgrade is discussed in the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|367900-nxdn-upgrade-bcd436hp-bcd536hp-now-available.html|NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536}}
  
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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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== Supporting Software & Utilities ==
  
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* '''(BCD536HP)''' Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with this scanner?
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=== Official Uniden Software ===
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**Yes
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* Sentinel from Uniden via the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden BCD436HP TWIKI] or the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate BCD536HP Firmware Update page]
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** As of version 2.01, revision 00, Sentinel incorporates support for the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]]
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** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page
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** The Support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/ here]
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; BCD536HP only '''(Note 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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===Third Party Supported Software & Utilities===
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*  FreeScan will '''NOT''' be modified to support the [[BCDx36HP Series]] scanners, per the programmer.
  
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==Operational==
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* [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536 Software] minus Firmware Updates
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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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** Forum Support can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
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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://www.proscan.org/ ProScan Software] minus Firmware Updates.  Full features.
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** {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|95044-official-software-thread.html|Official Support}}
  
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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.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool
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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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** [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://kellykeeton.com/uniden/ BCDx36HP Sentinel Favorites Lists Tool] Prints out formatted favorite lists
  
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* My SD card needs to be replaced / is corrupted. Where can I find information on this?
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* BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
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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|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.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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* What may be a cause of the scanner rebooting itself?
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* [http://www.mediafire.com/file/aub01jii38mkty4/UniversalScannerAudioPlayer.zip/file Universal Scanner Audio Player]
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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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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
  
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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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* Can I turn off the constant writing to the SD card?
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* [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884169/Scanner%20Remote.zip OS X Scanner Remote] '''Note:''' This is a zip file link
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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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** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|290511-just-another-os-x-scanner-monitor.html|Support}} for this software
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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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* [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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* [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_Jndzk4GdzJRW9tU0d4VGZMVlk/edit?pli=1 Scanner Screen]
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**{{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|285096-scanner-screen-software-436-536-a.html|Support}} for this software
  
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*My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
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*X36 Android Scanner Control Application
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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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**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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*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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* '''(BCD536HP) '''Can I access the discriminator?
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==Additional Resources==
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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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;Related Wiki Articles
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*[[BCDx36HP Series]]
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*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
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*[[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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*[[Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups]]/Departments
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*[[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking]]
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*[[Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards]]
  
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;Easier to Read Manuals
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*[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual]
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*[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual]
  
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* The audio from my simulcast digital system is lousy / distorted. What is wrong?
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; Uniden TWiki Links
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** See the [[Simulcast digital distortion]] article for a full explanation
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*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page]
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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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*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page]
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; Other Links
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*[https://www.dropbox.com/s/0mp6wee6zl3c9cg/DMR%20Query%20%28V2.0%29.zip?dl=0 DMR Search Spreadsheet (Created by UpMan, Modified by DSalomon)]
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* [https://www.niftyaccessories.com/uniden_guides.php Nifty Electronics - Uniden Setup and Operating Guides]
  
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*I'm having trouble receiving P25 systems. Is there a fix?
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;Return to
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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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*[[BCD436HP]]
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*[[BCD536HP]]
  
  
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*If I am having headphones-issues, what can I do?
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;Go to
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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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*[[BCD436HP_and_BCD536HP_Page_2| BCD436HP & BCD536HP Scanner FAQ Page 2]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners with MOTOTRBO]]
 
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners with NXDN]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners with ProVoice]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners with ProVoice]]
 
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Radio Models]]
 
[[Category:Radio Models]]
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[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners]]
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[[Category: DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]]

Revision as of 05:50, 23 July 2021

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 Sentinel (Uniden software).


NOTE: We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;

The Nuts and Bolts

  • If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our Glossary has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.
  • When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.
  • The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our Trunking Basics article will get you started, as well as this PDF file written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.


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?
  • 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?
  • Where can I find information on the NXDN update for the 436 and 536?


Supporting Software & Utilities

Official Uniden Software

BCD536HP only (Note 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)).

Third Party Supported Software & Utilities

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

Additional Resources

Related Wiki Articles
Easier to Read Manuals
Uniden TWiki Links
Other Links
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