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| − | Welcome to the [[BCD436HP]] and [[BCD536HP]] Scanner FAQ. This will cover the [[BCDx36HP Series]] 3 tier DMA scanners. Please feel free to add any commonly asked questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. This page is devoted to firmware and software questions, along with available resources. Additional questions regarding installation, operations and modifications can be found on [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Page 2|page 2]] of this document. Uniden's Sentinel Software has its own special pages listed under [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]].
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| − | '''NOTE:''' We have separate FAQs for other Uniden products;
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| − | *If you are looking for [[HomePatrol-1]] or [[HomePatrol-2]] information, see the [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
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| − | *If you are looking for other Uniden 2 tier DMA driven scanners, see the [[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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| − | *For the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]], see the [[SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page]]
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| − | ==The Nuts and Bolts==
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| − | *If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our [[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.
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| − | *When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.
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| − | *The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our [[Trunking Basics]] article will get you started, as well as this [[Media:Trunking description.pdf|PDF file]] written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.
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| − | ==Relevant Source Material==
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| − | ;Easier to Read Manuals
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| − | *[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml Easier to Read BCDx36HP Digital Scanner Manual]
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| − | *[http://new.marksscanners.com/536/X36%20HP%20Sentinel.shtml BCDX36HP Sentinel Manual]
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| − | ; Other Links
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| − | * [https://www.dropbox.com/s/0mp6wee6zl3c9cg/DMR%20Query%20%28V2.0%29.zip?dl=0 DMR Search Spreadsheet (Created by UpMan, Modified by DSalomon)]
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| − | * [https://www.niftyaccessories.com/uniden_guides.php Nifty Electronics - Uniden Setup and Operating Guides]
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| − | ;Related Wiki Articles
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| − | *[[BCDx36HP Series]]
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| − | *[[Location Based Scanning]]
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| − | *[[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]]
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| − | *[[Uniden DMA FAQ]]
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| − | *[[Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups]]/Departments
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| − | *[[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking]]
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| − | *[[Working with Scanners with Secure Digital (SD) Cards]]
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| − | ; Uniden TWiki Links
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| − | *[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page]
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| − | *[http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page]
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| − | ==What Must I Do First?==
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| − | * For the 436, see the instructions on the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP Uniden Official BCD436HP TWiki Page]
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| − | *Or if you got the 536, follow the instructions on the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP Uniden Official BCD536HP TWiki Page]. Be sure to update the firmware in the radio along with the firmware in the WiFi Dongle. See the answer below for the WiFi updates.
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| − | ; My new BCD436HP/BCD536HP is constantly asking me to set the time and date...what gives?
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| − | * From Uniden's UPMan:
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| − | Keep the Time!
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| − | Plug in your scanner and turn it on. The first things you'll see are prompts to set
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| − | the date and time. The scanner has a real-time clock with backup power that will run
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| − | the clock for about 1 week. The backup power needs to charge for about 50 hours
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| − | before full backup-time becomes available. If the backup source is depleted before
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| − | power is restored, you will be prompted to set the time again upon power up.
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| − | *Upgrade the Firmware to a newer one if prior to 1.09.02.
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| − | ; Where do I go to register my new scanner(s)?
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| − | * Go to [http://my.uniden.com/ my.uniden.com]
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| − | '''BCD536HP Only'''
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| − | ; Where can I download "Wi-Fi-Updater.zip"?
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| − | * Download the file from [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate here]
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| − | **Run these updates as '''Administrator''' to ensure full hardware access.
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| − | **{{Thread|uniden-scanners|282848-bcd536hp-wifi-problem.html|}} on wifi issues
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| − | ==Feature List and Function Discussions==
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| − | ===DMR/MOTOTRBO Programming===
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| − | * See the [[DMR and MOTOTRBO Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners]]
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| − | ===Firmware===
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| − | * Where is the official BCD436HP Firmware page?
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| − | ** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the Uniden TWiki
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| − | * Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD436HP?
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| − | ** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP BCD436HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
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| − | * Where is the official BCD536HP Firmware page?
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| − | ** Go to this [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPFirmwareUpdate page] on the Uniden TWiki; f/w update can only be made through the front port or by dropping f/w bin file into Firmware Folder
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| − | * Where can I find the ProVoice or DMR upgrade for my BCD536HP?
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| − | ** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP BCD536HP TWiki] and click on the appropriate button
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| − | * Where can I find information on the [[NXDN]] update for the 436 and 536?
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| − | ** The page can be viewed [https://www.uniden.com/newsroom/nxdn-support-comes-bcd436hp-bcd536hp/ here]. Follow the instructions provided.
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| − | ** The upgrade is discussed in the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|367900-nxdn-upgrade-bcd436hp-bcd536hp-now-available.html|NXDN Now Available for the 436, 536}}
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| − | ===I-Call===
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| − | ; How do I set up I-Call (also known as Private Call)?
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| − | * See this [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml#edit_frequency section] in the Easier to Read manual
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| − | ===LCN Finder===
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| − | * [http://new.marksscanners.com/536/436_536.shtml#Using%20Analyze LCN Finder (Easier to Read 436 / 536 Manual)]
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| − | * {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|439098-lcn-finder-need-help.html|LCN Finder Need Help}}
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| − | ===Manually Add a P25 Frequency to any list===
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| − | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|389057-manually-add-new-p25-frequency-to-any-list.html|Manually Add New P25 Frequency To Any List}}
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| − | ===Modifications and Repair===
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| − | ; (BCD536HP) '''Can I access the discriminator?
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| − | * Rich Carlson detailed how to tap the discriminator in this forum thread: {{Thread|uniden-scanners|283316-bcd536hp-discriminator-inside-look.html|Discriminator Tap Mod}}
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| − | ; (BCD536HP) How do I replace the Backlight LEDs?'''
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| − | * Discussion (include pictures): {{Thread|uniden-tavern|334103-got-tired-dim-pale-blue-bcd536hp-display.html|Got tired of the dim pale blue BCD536HP display}}
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| − | ; (BCD436HP) How do I mod the background color of the screen?
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| − | * Discussion (include pictures):{{Thread|uniden-tech-support|313087-mult-color-screens.html|436HP Mult-Color Screens}}
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| − | ; Can the power cord from BCD996XT be used with the 536HP?
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| − | * Yes, in-theory any Power cord from 10.5vDC at 1500ma/1.5amp to 16v at 500ma/.5a with 5.5mm o.d-2.1mm i.d can be used, double check polarity.
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| − | ===NXDN Programming===
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| − | * See the [[NXDN Tips for the BCDx36HP and SDS Scanners]]
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| − | ==Issues Discussions (General)==
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| − | ===Audio from Simulcast Systems===
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| − | ; The audio from my simulcast digital system is lousy / distorted. What is wrong?
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| − | * See the [[Simulcast digital distortion]] article for a full explanation
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| − | * Also see the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|267424-loose-open-squelch-improves-lsm-simulcast-reception.html|Loose Open Squelch Improves Simulcast Reception}}
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| − | * See the [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]] article for adjustment procedures
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| − | * Upgrade to firmware 1.11.31 even if you don't need ProVoice or DMR, some algorithms have been re-written with fixes
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| − | ===Favorite Lists===
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| − | ;Are Favorites Lists automatically updated when the database is?
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| − | * No. It is prudent to keep an eye on the Favorites Lists you plan to use regularly and compare them to the latest database.
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| − | ===FM Broadcast Interference===
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| − | ; I suspect I have issues with local FM BCers overloading my scanner. What are some good FM traps to use on these scanners?
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| − | * See the {{Thread|splitters-filters-and-multicouplers.204|394943-fm-bandstop-filter-comparison.html|FM Bandstop Filter Comparison}}
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| − | ===Headphones===
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| − | ; If I am having headphones-issues, what can I do?
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| − | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|282877-bcd536hp-headphone-related-issues.html|UPMan's answer on headphones issues}}
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| − | * If using noise-canceling headphones, don't, the audio output circuits were made for 32ohm headphones.
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| − | ===Noisy VHF Hi / UHF Reception===
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| − | ;VHF-Hi and/or UHF Reception is noisy; the scanner seems less sensitive on this band when compared to other radios
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| − | * I get a lot of noise decoding a DMR (digital) UHF signal
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| − | ** See this {{Thread|uniden-tech-support|349956-uhf-reception-issues-due-noise-battery-compartment.html|}} for a full discussion of this topic
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| − | ===Nothing to Scan===
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| − | *See the [[Nothing to Scan]] article
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| − | ===Quick Keys===
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| − | ;I am a little confused... What's the difference between Quick Keys and Number Tags?
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| − | * See the [[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags]] article in our wiki
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| − | ;How do I use Favorites Lists and Quick Keys?
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| − | * See these, halfway down, on their respective pages: [[Uniden_Scanners_Systems,_Sites_and_Groups| Favorites, Systems, Departments]] or [[Uniden_Multi-Site_Trunking| Multi-Site Trunking]]
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| − | *A Favorite does have to be Downloaded, Monitored, and Enabled, then the System has to be Enabled, then as well the corresponding Department - Group of TGID(s) and Site(s)
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| − | ===Receiving P16 or P25 Systems===
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| − | ; I'm having trouble receiving P16 or P25 systems. Is there a fix?
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| − | * See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|285012-bcd536hp-bcd436hp-test-p25-decode-improvement.html|UPMan's suggestion for P25 reception}}
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| − | * See the [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]] article for adjustment procedures, believe it or not, before Audio can be decoded the CC has to be, so adjustment of decode will effect both reception ability and decode ability.
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| − | * See the [[Simulcast digital distortion]] article for a full explanation
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| − | * Check Band Plan setting is set to Custom for Motorola Type I or Type II where it's 800 MHz, or VHF or UHF, proper plan should allow reception
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| − | * Check to see System Hold Time is greater than 2 and "Digital Threshold Mode" is set to "Manual", for LSM Phase I or Phase II systems.
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| − | ===Simplex Reception===
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| − | ; Why is Simplex reception not perfect?
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| − | * Scanner is has only a single receiver, not the 2 required for proper decode and reception.
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| − | * You may have overloaded the scanner with your Transceiver - transmitting close by.
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| − | * Try FM instead of NFM with Manual Digital Threshold Manual of between 1-5 available in ProScan and ARC.
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| − | ===Unit IDs (UIDs)===
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| − | ; My Unit Id's UID are not displayed correctly, even when replayed?
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| − | * During a constant transmission, the scanner does not attempt to decode the UID multiple times, so therefore until transmissions breaks, the scanner will not re-attempt to decode another units identification number, as well as its not decoding digital data on the Control channel while it's on a voice channel, like your SDR or Commercial Radio can.
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| − | ==Issues Discussions (BCD436HP)==
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| − | ; My BCD436HP seems to have "gone deaf"
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| − | In order of likelihood:
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| − | # Actual "Site" has switched to a different Control Channel
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| − | # DQK is not Enable/On, as well as Systems QKs or Favorites QKs aren't Enabled.
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| − | # Site is "Avoid"ed, and/or a frequency is Avoided (possible with older version of software)
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| − | # This is a situation where your unit has been operating without any issues, the user has made no changes to lists, the unit has not been moved, and the departments have not gone encrypted. In other words, everything looks fine but the unit just does not receive anything anymore. You will say, "It was working yesterday but today I'm not receiving anything." If you cannot even receive NOAA broadcasts, your unit has "gone deaf" and will need to be repaired. This is a repair covered under the Uniden one-year from purchase warranty and involves replacing the Q2 and Q3 circuits. When you ship the unit, describe the problem as "No channel reception."
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| − | # Site is Down
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| − | ==Issues Discussions (BCD536HP)==
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| − | ===Dongle is not found===
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| − | ; Im having issues with my 536 not finding the dongle
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| − | * See the {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|442595-bcd536hp-not-reading-wi-fi-dongle.html|BCD536HP Not Reading WiFi Dongle}}
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| − | == Supporting Software & Utilities ==
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| − | === Official Uniden Software ===
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| − | * '''I lost my serial drivers for my cable. Where can I find a copy?'''
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| − | ** The serial driver can be found as a zip file link [http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP here]
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| − | ; BCD536HP only '''(Note Abandoned)'''
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| − | *Uniden's '''Siren''' app for WiFi Connectivity [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uniden-siren/id966444086?mt=8| iOS] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uniden.siren&hl=en| Android ]
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| − | * [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest RH-536HP_mkII] was also Uniden published for use over Wi-Fi, '''Note:''' ''Never is/was intended as a finished product (for consumer use), allows limited remote control-ability through local Wi-fi, Serial or USB port'' or click [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/UnidenMan4/BCD536HPWiFiTest/RH-536HP_mkII.exe here] for direct download to begin. Audio is via a direct cable or Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Audio has to use a third party application like VLC or Proscan to directly address scanner via rtsp://192.168.1.174/au:scanner.au , use your local scanners address to receive (("192.168.1.174" is what will need to be changed) 'rtsp:// . . . /au:scanner.au' will remain the same)).
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| − | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09Sv4yKOePw&t=2s&ab_channel=TheScannerGuys The Scanner Guys YouTube video on Siren]
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| − | ===Third Party Accessories===
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| − | * [[Third Party Accessories and Battery Tips for the 436, 536 and SDS Scanners]]
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| − | ===Third Party Supported Software & Utilities===
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| − | * FreeScan will '''NOT''' be modified to support the [[BCDx36HP Series]] scanners, per the programmer.
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| − | * You must use '''Sentinel''' to load any firmware fixes. None of the applications below support this function
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| − | * BCDx36HP WAV reader (Excel program)
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| − | ** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|286454-free-software-bcdx36hp-wav-header-reader.html|Support}} for this software
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| − | * [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bluetoothscanner/files/ Bluetooth Scanner]
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| − | ** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|287297-android-remote-display-app.html|Support}} for this software
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| − | * [http://www.butel.nl/download_BCD536HP.html Butel ARC536]
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| − | ** Support for this software can be found in the [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/scanner-programming-software.89 Scanner Programming Software forum]
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| − | * [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/ Digital Frequency Search] webtool
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| − | ** [http://www.digitalfrequencysearch.com/Search/QuickImport.php Digital Frequency Quick Import] webtool
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| − | *** Locates DMR, NXDN and conventional Phase 1 data on the FCC database
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| − | *** Has import tool compatible with ARC536 and Sentinel
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| − | * [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan Software]
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| − | ** {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|95044-official-software-thread.html|Official Support}}
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| − | **ProScan BCD536HP Audio Player over network via Wi-Fi
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| − | **Direct download link [http://www.proscan.org/BCD536HP_Audio_Player_Installer.zip| BCD536HP Audio Player 0.0.3]
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| − | **{{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|308095-bcd536hp-audio-player.html|Audio Player Discussion}}
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| − | ** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/proscan.org Proscan (Facebook)]
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| − | * [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scanner-monitor/akdhehcennfolejaoepmldgcgpfkehhj Scanner Monitor]
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| − | ** {{Thread|uniden-software-discussion|289288-436-536-scanner-monitor-app-both-mac-windows.html|Support}} for this software
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| − | * [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-remote/id1517263102?mt=12 Scanner Remote] For the Mac
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| − | **See the {{Thread|uniden-scanners|408404-new-free-scanner-software-available-in-the-apple-mac-app-store.html|New free scanner software available in the apple mac app store}} for more information
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| − | * [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)]
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| − | ** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
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| − | *X36 Android Scanner Control Application
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| − | **The {{Thread|scanner-programming-software|346948-x36-scanner-control-app-android-coming-soon.html|X36 Scanner Control app for Android}} discusses the development of this application
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| − | ==Reflectors and Social Media==
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| − | * [[BCD436HP#Message_Boards / Forums|BCD436HP Message Boards and Forums]]
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| − | * [[BCD536HP#Groups_and_Message_Boards|BCD536HP Groups and Message Boards]]
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| − | ==YouTube Videos==
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| − | * [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bcd436hp+programming BCD436HP Programming]
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| − | * [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bcd536hp+programming BCD536HP Programming]
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| − | * [https://tinyurl.com/2p98p737 Bing BCD436HP Scanner Help] (via Microsoft Bing)
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| − | * [https://tinyurl.com/mrxh2yep Bing BCD536HP Scanner Help] (via Microsoft Bing)
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| − | * [https://www.youtube.com/user/UnidenUpman/featured Uniden UPMan Channel]
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| − | *[[BCD536HP]]
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