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* '''How do I update my firmware once I've purchased the 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 [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. The SDS100 / 200 should be the same or nearly so
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**See the [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml#update%20firmware Update Firmware] section of the 436 / 536 Easier to Read manual.
 
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**For the SDS100 / SDS200, select ''Menu'' / ''Settings'' / ''E/Yes''.  Then select '''Upgrade'''
<small> Thanks Easier to Read Manual</small>
 
  
 
* '''NXDN Decoding started with what version firmware?'''
 
* '''NXDN Decoding started with what version firmware?'''
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* '''Where can I go with questions / problems with the 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}}
 
** 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}}
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* <small> Thanks Easier to Read Manual for some of this</small>
  
  

Revision as of 13:46, 15 August 2021

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.
    • For the SDS100 / SDS200, select Menu / Settings / E/Yes. Then select Upgrade
  • 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?
  • Thanks Easier to Read Manual for some of this


General / How To


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