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'''Sentinel''' is a software package published by [[Uniden]], for programming their [[HomePatrol-1]], [[HomePatrol-2]], [[BCD436HP]] & [[BCD536HP]] 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,
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==Sentinel versions==
#[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel{{color|orange|Sentinel for HomePatrol 1 & 2}} ]  with a Bearcat Orange Shield Icon.
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There are 2 different '''Sentinel Versions''':
##[http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml Easier to Read HP-1/HP2/Sentinel Manual]
 
#[http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP{{color|green|Sentinel for BCDx36HP}}]  with a Green Shield Icon.
 
##[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml Easier to Read x36 Sentinel Guide]
 
  
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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\>
  
;Sentinel-related articles
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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:
 
*[[Sentinel User's Guide]]  
 
*[[Sentinel User's Guide]]  
 
*[[Updating the Master Database in Sentinel]]
 
*[[Updating the Master Database in Sentinel]]
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*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
 
*[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
  
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;External Links
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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]
  
  
[[Category:RR Glossary]]
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[[Category:Software for Uniden Scanners]]
[[Category:Scanners Glossary]]
 
[[Category:Software Glossary]]
 
[[Category:Uniden Sentinel]]
 
[[Category:Location Based Scanning]]
 

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