NXDN Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners

This article is for documenting NXDN tips for the BCD436HP, BCD536HP, SDS100 and SDS200 Uniden scanners. They all share the same version of 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 NXDN 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 Sentinel Menus and Toolbars in the Easier to Read manual. Use the Update Menu
  • See the Update Firmware section of the 436 / 536 Easier to Read manual. The SDS100 / 200 should be the same or nearly so

Thanks Easier to Read Manual

• NXDN Decoding started with what version firmware?
  • Version 1.14.00 had this capability but there have been some revisions since. Note that firmware fixes always include prior updates as well.

• 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 Uniden Tech Support Forum

General / How To

• How do I Program a NXDN Single Frequency vs. a NXDN Conventional Channel?
  • See the NXDN One Freq vs. NXDN Conventional Programming Thread

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• Return to BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2
• Return to SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page