Uniden Scanner Test Modes for the HP Series scanners

Keypad Options

Test name	Keys	HomePatrol-1	HomePatrol-2	BCD436HP	BCD536HP	SDS100	SDS200
Initialize Memory	1+0+YES+ON			X	X	X	X

HomePatrol 1/2

1. Power off the unit (All Off)
2. Pressing the Volume up & Power at the same time until you first see the boot screen quickly release the two and hold the volume down to enter test modes.
3. You'll have access to complete Firmware versions as well as many other tools.
4. To return to normal scanning power off unit normally and power back on as usual.

Using ProScan with the SDS100

• Select Test and Extras then Protocol Command. In all cases Power Down to exit
• Enter SDR to see the SDR Demo (basically non functional)

1. Enter TST,X,UNIDEN_TEST_MODE Caution: This disconnects the serial port
2. X equals the following;
   1. Software Version Display
   2. Close Call Test
   3. Unknown
   4. NWS / SAME test
   5. Key Touch / Alert LED / Headphone test
   6. Unknown
   7. Tone Out Test

Writing a Debug File with the SDS100

1. Power up while holding AVOID.(adds Set Debug Log Mode to settings)
2. MENU --> SETTINGS --> Set Debug Log Mode --> SD Card File
3. Monitor for a bit (a minute or two is plenty).
4. MENU --> SETTINGS --> Set Debug Log Mode --> Off
5. File is in the debug directory on the SD card.

P25 Adjustments using the hidden modes on the SDS100 / 200

• The P25 filter and P25 mode options is a hidden menu.
• To turn on the hidden menu by going to the Audio Options menu and pressing the blank area in the bottom right corner for 2 seconds or so.
• P25 reception indicator is displayed instead of favorite list name while scan mode. To return to favorite list name turn scanner off then back on
• P25 status : NON/P25/ENC/LNK/DAT Axx or Mxx : A means AUTO. M means Manual. xx is threshold level (8-13). ERR: Error rate.
• Instead of turning the scanner off, leave it in the clock mode and it will retain the manual adjustment setting.

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