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'''Sentinel''' is a software package published by [[Uniden]] for controlling their [[HomePatrol-1]] & [[HomePatrol-2]] and [[BCD436HP]] & [[BCD536HP]] lines of scanners, it's freeware, allowing all users to download and try, even before purchase of the scanners. Both version give the user the ability to Update Firmware, Update the Radio Reference Data Base (RRDB), build, create, edit and maintain Favorite List, Systems, Groups, Channels, Frequencies and various other attributes including Services Type to Monitor via the software package for PC (and not MAC [http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm click here ]for ideas) and requiring a free USB port with the included USB A - USB Mini B connection cable and/or a mini-SD card reader.
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=Sentinel=
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Software package published by [[Uniden]], for their [[HomePatrol-1]] & [[HomePatrol-2]] or [[BCD436HP]] & [[BCD536HP]] scanners; freeware that allowing all users to download and try, before purchase of the scanners. Both version give the user the ability to Update Firmware, Update the Radio Reference Data Base (RRDB), build, create, edit and maintain Favorite List, Systems, Departments, analog & digital channels (Talkgroups), frequencies and various other attributes including Services Type to Monitor all via the software package for Windows based PC's and not MAC (See Below) and requiring a free PC USB port a USB A - USB Mini B connection cable and/or a MicroSD card reader and/or adapter for standard sized SD cards. Follow Uniden recommendation on install.
  
* There are 2 versions,
 
**1. HomePatrol-1 & HomePatrol-2 with a Bearcat Orange Icon. [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel{{color|orange|Sentinel for HomePatrol-1 and 2}} ]
 
**2. BCD436HP & BCD536HP with a Green Icon. [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP{{color|green|Sentinel for BCDx36HP}}]
 
  
[[Sentinel User's Guide]]
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==Sentinel versions==
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There are 2 different '''Sentinel Versions''':
  
;Sentinel-related articles
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=== HomePatrol Sentinel  [[Image:UnidenSentinelOrangeShieldIcon.jpg‎|left|float|]]===
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:::*[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel{{color|orange|Sentinel for HP1 & HP2}} ]  with a Bearcat Orange Shield Icon.<sup>1<sup\>
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=== BCDx36HP Sentinel  [[Image:UnidenSentinelGreenShieldIcon.jpg‎|left|float|]]===
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:::*[http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP{{color|green|Sentinel for BCD436HP & BCD536HP}}]  with a Green Shield Icon. <sup>1<sup\>
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:#'''"Run as Administrator"''' may need to be invoked
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'''Note:'''  As of version 2.01, revision 00, Sentinel incorporates support for the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]]
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=== SDS100 Sentinel ===
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*[http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/SDS100Files Sentinel for the SDS100]
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==Related pages==
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;Radio Reference Wiki entries:
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*[[Sentinel User's Guide]]
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*[[Updating the Master Database in Sentinel]]
 
*[[Importing and Exporting Sentinel .hpe Files]]
 
*[[Importing and Exporting Sentinel .hpe Files]]
 
*[[Sentinel .hpe Files Library]]
 
*[[Sentinel .hpe Files Library]]
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*[[Adding a Rebanded System Manually via Sentinel]]
 
*[[Adding a Rebanded System Manually via Sentinel]]
 
*[[Writing Your Own Service Searches Using Sentinel]]
 
*[[Writing Your Own Service Searches Using Sentinel]]
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*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
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'''Guides'''
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*[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml Easier to Read x36 Sentinel Guide]
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*[http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml Easier to Read HP-1/HP2/Sentinel Manual]
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'''Options for running Sentinel on an Apple Mac running macOS'''
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Covers options like running Windows natively, using a Virtual Machine (full-featured Windows inside macOS), or simply running Sentinel inside macOS using a lightweight Windows runtime environment.
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*[http://sittingtime.com/how-to-update-a-uniden-bdc436-scanner-using-a-mac/ Sittingtime.com w/ a Mac]
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*[http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm ScannerMaster w/ a Mac]
  
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'''How tos'''
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*[http://sittingtime.com/how-to-update-a-uniden-bdc436-scanner-using-a-mac/| Sittingtime.com w/ a Mac] or
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*[http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm ScannerMaster w/ a Mac]
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*[http://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-HomePatrol-Sentinel-Software WikiHow use HP Sentinel]
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*[https://digitalfrequencysearch.com/index.php Digital Frequency Import to Sentinel]
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*[https://www.zipscanners.com/resources/how-to-program-a-uniden-police-scanner/#.WZCRU1WGP0M| Zipscanners]
  
;Uniden BCD536HP Related
 
  
[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest RH-536HP_mkII] was  also published by Uniden for the BCD536HP and can be used over Wi-Fi, '''Note:''' ''it never is/was intended as finished product (for consumer use) but can allow some remote control-ability through local Wi-fi, Serial Connection or USB port.'' or click [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest/RH-536HP_mkII.exe or  here] for direct download to begin.
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[[Category:Software for Uniden Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Uniden Sentinel]]
 
[[Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Software FAQ]]
 
[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Location Based Scanning]]
 
[[Category:Scanners FAQ]]
 
[[Category:RR Glossary]]
 
[[Category:Scanners Glossary]]
 

Revision as of 14:08, 28 April 2020

Sentinel

Software package published by Uniden, for their HomePatrol-1 & HomePatrol-2 or BCD436HP & BCD536HP scanners; freeware that allowing all users to download and try, before purchase of the scanners. Both version give the user the ability to Update Firmware, Update the Radio Reference Data Base (RRDB), build, create, edit and maintain Favorite List, Systems, Departments, analog & digital channels (Talkgroups), frequencies and various other attributes including Services Type to Monitor all via the software package for Windows based PC's and not MAC (See Below) and requiring a free PC USB port a USB A - USB Mini B connection cable and/or a MicroSD card reader and/or adapter for standard sized SD cards. Follow Uniden recommendation on install.


Sentinel versions

There are 2 different Sentinel Versions:

HomePatrol Sentinel
UnidenSentinelOrangeShieldIcon.jpg


BCDx36HP Sentinel
UnidenSentinelGreenShieldIcon.jpg


  1. "Run as Administrator" may need to be invoked

Note: As of version 2.01, revision 00, Sentinel incorporates support for the SDS100 and SDS200

SDS100 Sentinel

Related pages

Radio Reference Wiki entries
External Links

Guides

Options for running Sentinel on an Apple Mac running macOS
Covers options like running Windows natively, using a Virtual Machine (full-featured Windows inside macOS), or simply running Sentinel inside macOS using a lightweight Windows runtime environment.

How tos