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| − | + | =Sentinel= | |
| + | Software package published by [[Uniden]], for their [[HomePatrol-1]], [[HomePatrol-2]], [[BCD436HP]], [[BCD536HP]], [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]] 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. | ||
| − | + | ==Current Versions== | |
| − | * | + | * See the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCDx36HPSentinel Sentinel Versions and Releases] article on the Uniden TWiki |
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| + | ==Enabling .Net== | ||
| + | ; Win10 and earlier | ||
| + | You don't have to "install". NET 2.0, you have to activate it by turning it on. It's a Windows Feature. | ||
| + | #Go to your start menu->control panel->programs and features | ||
| + | #On the left you will see Turn Windows Features On or Off | ||
| + | #Select that and turn ON .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 (INCLUDES. NET 2.0 AND 3.0) | ||
| + | #Fill the checkbox, let windows execute, '''reboot'''. | ||
| + | ; Win11 | ||
| + | * [https://tinyurl.com/4v4mcybz Enabling .net on Win11] | ||
| − | [ | + | ==Sentinel Pages== |
| + | * [[Sentinel for the Home Patrolx]] | ||
| + | * [[Sentinel for the BCD436HP/BCD536HP/SDS100/SDS200]] | ||
| − | + | ==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. | |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://sittingtime.com/how-to-update-a-uniden-bdc436-scanner-using-a-mac/ Sittingtime.com w/ a Mac] |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://www.scannermaster.com/Mac_Users_of_Police_Scanner_Radios_s/575.htm ScannerMaster w/ a Mac] |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Running Sentinel under CrossOver]] |
| − | + | ===Options for running on an Apple Silicon Mac=== | |
| − | + | : The above only applies to Intel Macs. The newer Apple Silicon Macs can run ''some'' Intel software using Rosetta 2, but it can't run an Intel-based OS like Windows. Apple Silicon uses the ARM instruction set, so ARM native software runs nicely there. Microsoft has a version of Windows 11 for ARM under development, and is free to download. Once Windows 11 is run as a virtual machine on Apple Silicon, MacOS allows it to use Rosetta 2 to run Intel applications. Such as Sentinel. | |
| − | |||
| + | : [https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-install-windows-11-on-mac/?doing_wp_cron=1661386072.0099809169769287109375 This article] gives instructions for three different ways to run ARM Windows on a Apple Silicon Mac. Of the three, [https://mac.getutm.app/gallery/windows-11-arm UTM] is the simplest and least expensive (it's free). I've run Sentinel with it on an M1 MacBook Pro, so I know it works. Just remember you're running a version of Windows that's still under development, so things are a little rough around the edges. | ||
| − | + | : One oddity with UTM (Parallels and VMWare probably have their own quirks) to be aware of: When you plug the scanner into the USB port (you'll probably need a USB-A to USB-C adapter) select <code>Mass Storage Device</code> on the scanner when asked. At this point, the scanner will mount as a disk on the Mac. In order for Windows under UTM to see the USB device, eject the mounted scanner from MacOS. At this point the Windows VM ''should'' see the scanner, and you can use it in Sentinel. | |
| − | |||
| + | ==Working with Linux== | ||
| + | *{{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|456512-i-have-the-uniden-sentinel-software-working-with-linux-mint-lmde-5.html|I have Sentinel Working with Linux Mint LMDE5}} | ||
| − | [[ | + | ==Sentinel Searches== |
| − | [[ | + | ===Bearcat Warehouse=== |
| − | [[Category:Software | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqn28-2hOJs&list=UULFq9GPBdqny27fd27fumN1wg&index=33&ab_channel=BearcatWarehouse Sentinel Beginner's Guide] |
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJPAP_-LZHk&list=UULFq9GPBdqny27fd27fumN1wg&index=7&ab_channel=BearcatWarehouse Sentinel Software 101] | ||
| + | ===Bing=== | ||
| + | * [https://tinyurl.com/eua322vh Sentinel for the x36 Scanners] | ||
| + | * [https://tinyurl.com/5yh8wh6z Sentinel for the SDS Scanners] | ||
| + | * [https://tinyurl.com/37b8tjmh Sentinel+Home Patrol Query] | ||
| + | ===RadioReference=== | ||
| + | * [https://tinyurl.com/24y7zddz Sentinel search on RadioReference] | ||
| + | * [https://tinyurl.com/54f3bdar Sentinel search 2 on RadioReference] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===The Scanner Guys=== | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0PWRqXs3PI&ab_channel=TheScannerGuys Uniden Sentinel Software Live Q and A (The Scanner Guys)] | ||
| + | ===Scanner Master=== | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGfRcf-TDTg&ab_channel=ScannerMaster Learn How to Operate the Uniden Sentinel Software] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypdtc7nnMfk&ab_channel=ScannerMaster Updating Firmware with Sentinel Software] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_QdOEPzKHs&ab_channel=ScannerMaster Making Favorite Lists with Sentinel Software] | ||
| + | ===YouTube=== | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sentinel+software+uniden Uniden Sentinel Software YouTube query] | ||
| + | ===Zip Scanners=== | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnGsLXwnogk&ab_channel=ZipScanners Uniden Sentinel Software Guide for Police Scanners] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS3hs786fys&ab_channel=ZipScanners How to download and install Sentinel software] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Software for Uniden Scanners]] | ||
[[Category:Uniden Sentinel]] | [[Category:Uniden Sentinel]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Uniden Scanner Features]] |
Latest revision as of 16:00, 31 July 2023
Contents
Sentinel
Software package published by Uniden, for their HomePatrol-1, HomePatrol-2, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, SDS100 and SDS200 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.
Current Versions
- See the Sentinel Versions and Releases article on the Uniden TWiki
Enabling .Net
- Win10 and earlier
You don't have to "install". NET 2.0, you have to activate it by turning it on. It's a Windows Feature.
- Go to your start menu->control panel->programs and features
- On the left you will see Turn Windows Features On or Off
- Select that and turn ON .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 (INCLUDES. NET 2.0 AND 3.0)
- Fill the checkbox, let windows execute, reboot.
- Win11
Sentinel Pages
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.
Options for running on an Apple Silicon Mac
- The above only applies to Intel Macs. The newer Apple Silicon Macs can run some Intel software using Rosetta 2, but it can't run an Intel-based OS like Windows. Apple Silicon uses the ARM instruction set, so ARM native software runs nicely there. Microsoft has a version of Windows 11 for ARM under development, and is free to download. Once Windows 11 is run as a virtual machine on Apple Silicon, MacOS allows it to use Rosetta 2 to run Intel applications. Such as Sentinel.
- This article gives instructions for three different ways to run ARM Windows on a Apple Silicon Mac. Of the three, UTM is the simplest and least expensive (it's free). I've run Sentinel with it on an M1 MacBook Pro, so I know it works. Just remember you're running a version of Windows that's still under development, so things are a little rough around the edges.
- One oddity with UTM (Parallels and VMWare probably have their own quirks) to be aware of: When you plug the scanner into the USB port (you'll probably need a USB-A to USB-C adapter) select
Mass Storage Deviceon the scanner when asked. At this point, the scanner will mount as a disk on the Mac. In order for Windows under UTM to see the USB device, eject the mounted scanner from MacOS. At this point the Windows VM should see the scanner, and you can use it in Sentinel.
Working with Linux
Sentinel Searches
Bearcat Warehouse
Bing
RadioReference
The Scanner Guys
Scanner Master
- Learn How to Operate the Uniden Sentinel Software
- Updating Firmware with Sentinel Software
- Making Favorite Lists with Sentinel Software