View source for DMR and MOTOTRBO Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners

This article is for documenting [[DMR]] and [[MOTOTRBO]] questions for the [[BCD436HP]], [[BCD536HP]], [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]] Uniden scanners. They all share the same version of [[Sentinel for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP/SDS100/SDS200|Sentinel]]. ARC-536, ProScan and Sentinel tips are also welcome here.

==Check / Update Your Firmware==
* '''How do I check what version firmware I have in my scanner?'''
**Go to ''Menu / Settings'' then ''E / Yes''
**Select ''See Scanner Info''  

* '''How Can I Add DMR MOTOTRBO to my scanner?'''
**  Go to my.uniden.com and purchase a key

* '''How do I update my firmware once I've purchased the key?'''
**See [http://new.marksscanners.com/SDS/SDS%20Sentinel.shtml#toolbar Sentinel Menus and Toolbars] in the Easier to Read manual. Use the ''Update Menu'' 
**See the [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml#update%20firmware Update Firmware] section of the 436 / 536 Easier to Read manual. 
**For the SDS100 / SDS200, select ''Menu'' / ''Settings'' / ''E/Yes''.  Then select '''Upgrade'''

* '''Where can I go with questions / problems with the upgrade?'''
** Its always best to have the most current firmware. If you have questions, please post in the {{Forum|uniden-tech-support.248|Uniden Tech Support}}

*<small> Thanks Easier to Read Manual for some of this detail</small>

==Random Notes==
*If you discover a new DMR system, you will need a dummy system to use Analyze / LCN Finder
*If you are running in ID Search mode, you will need a dummy department if you wish to store it 
*Discovery does need a dummy department

==General / How To ==
*'''How Do I Program a DMR system?'''
** This topic is discussed in the Uniden TWiki [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/DigitalMobileRadioUpgrade#Programming_and_Using_DMR_and_Mo here] 
** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|422525-dmr-help.html|DMR Help}} and [[Entering an Unknown MOTOTRBO system using Sentinel]]
** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|436765-trying-to-find-program-a-dmr-system.html|Trying to find program a DMR System}}
** If you have further questions, view previous discussions or post them on the {{Forum|uniden-tech-support.248| Uniden Tech Support}} 


* '''Can I import DMR data from the FCC database?'''
**You can using either ARC536 or Sentinel; see the [https://digitalfrequencysearch.com/index.php Digital Frequency Search] website


* '''Does LCN Finder work on DMR Systems?'''
** See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|389060-does-lcn-finder-work-on-dmr-systems.html|Does LCN Finder Work on DMR Systems?}}


* '''Why won't my scanner receive DMR on Slot 1 and or Slot 2'''
** Try reversing Slot numbers compared to System's Slot numbering.


* '''On DMR I can't see the Flavor Type, Color Code or Slot'''
** Display Mode 1 - will show the flavor (CON, CAP, XPT, etc).
** Display Mode 2 - will show the Color Code.
** Display Mode 3 - will show the slot.


* '''What is DCDM?'''
** See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|433377-DMR-DCDM.html|What is DMR DCDM?}}


==System Types==
===DMR Simplex===
* See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|436985-sds100-simplex-dmr.html|SDS100 Simplex DMR}}
* See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|372188-dmr-simplex.html|DMR Simplex}}
* See this {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|340222-how-program-simplex-channel-no-repeater-dmr.html|How to Program a DMR Simplex Channel}}


=== Conventional / One Frequency Trunk===
; Conventional
* If you wish to scan a DMR Conventional channel that says 'TG 16777215 (ALL TG)' in the database, program it as a conventional frequency. That will increase scan speed and will still allow you to hear everything on that channel.  <small> Thanks Joe Bearcat</small>
; One Frequency Trunk
* See the {{Thread|uniden-forums.82|429193-i-am-needing-help-programming-dmr.html|Needing Help Programming DMR}}
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389050-dmr-single-channel-programming.html|DMR Single Channel Programming}}
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|336112-fun-with-dmr-programming-a-single-channel-dmr-system.html|Fun with DMR Programming A Single Channel DMR System}}
* See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|433284-dmr-one-frequency-not-rx-when-scanning.html|DMR One Frequency Not Rx When Scanning}}
* See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|436806-uniden-sds100-one-frequency-trunk-question.html|SDS100 One Frequency Trunk Question}}
* See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|433284-dmr-one-frequency-not-rx-when-scanning.html|DMR One Frequency Not Rx when Scanning}}


=== Capacity Type and Connect Plus ===
* '''If the system is in the database as a MOTOTRBO Capacity Max or Connect Plus system, where can I find the color code, LCN and LSN?'''
[[Image:Site Freq Table CapMax.jpg|Site Frequency Table|right]]
# Go to the database listing
# Click on a site name under '''Name'''
# On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the '''Site Frequency Table'''. An example is shown on the right


===Hytera Systems===
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners.82|428729-hytera-dmr-xpt-question.html|Hytera XPT DMR Question}}
* '''How Can I find the correct LCN to use in Uniden scanners for a Hytera System?'''
[[Image:Site Frequency Table.jpg|Site Frequency Table|right]]
# If it's in the database, go to the frequency listing
# Click on a site name under '''Name''' 
# On the next form, go all the way to the bottom and look on the left for the '''Site Frequency Table'''. An example is shown on the right
# Take the channel number, reduce it by 1 and divide the result by 2. This will be the LCN that Uniden scanners will recognize


===Tier III (Trunking) ===
* See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|386703-trouble-programming-a-tier-iii-dmr-system-lsn-vs-lcn.html|Programming a Tier III DMR System}} 

* '''Is there a way to calculate the frequency from the LCN in a Tier III system?'''
** Yes, see the {{Thread|voice-control-channel-decoding-software.26|395387-lcn-to-frequency-calculator-for-dmr-tiii.html|LCN to Frequency Calculator for Tier III}}
**Note:  This will also work with other DMR types that have a defined bandplan

==YouTube  Videos==
; Firmware Install
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z0a5SFkOVY&ab_channel=Reviews%2CTeardowns%2CandMore Install DMR Upgrade on BCD536HP]

; Operations
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeMAd78BhFQ&ab_channel=BoyAndAScanner Finding DMR System Frequencies on the SDS100]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg1H3tOxy-s&ab_channel=BoyAndAScanner SDS100- Fast DMR Programming with Sentinel]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkJCIRWesOs&ab_channel=BoyAndAScanner SDS100-How to Discover and Program Capacity Plus Systems]
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* Return to [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2]]
* Return to [[SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page]]

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