The bcd996p2 has exclusive features unique to uniden such as its memory system but it does require some light programming. To program your homepatrol1, homepatrol2, bcd436hp, bcd536hp, and the new sds100 scanners, you will need the correct version of sentinel for your scanner model. Mar 10, 2018 yesterday i took delivery on a bcd536hp and will receive a bcd436hp today. This functionality is made possible by combining the rich radio system database from with unidens patented radio system selection methods to. Like the bcd436hp, it is the first standard mobile scanner to include the ease of use of the homepatrolstyle database. Arc536 solves this problem with a true excel style editor. Nxdn upgrade for bcd436hp and bcd536hp now available. Butel arc536 scanner programming software for uniden bcd436hp and bcd536hp police scanner radios. This functionality is made possible by combining the rich radio system database from with uniden s patented radio system selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems. Uniden bearcat bcd536hp police scanner, is very simple to operate, you can be up and running in 3 minutes or less.
Lists you plan to use regularly and compare them to the latest database. Whistler trx1 vs uniden bcd436hp compare police scanners. Digital narrowband upgrade for unidens flagship scanners. This is a direct link to unidens wiki page with the file to download and basic instructions. Shortly after my op i ended up getting the uniden bcd436hp. Bcd436hp police scanner uniden p25 digital dmr scanner. Uniden video surveillance system users guide in french. Prosthe 436hp is a handheld version of a combination of the bcd396xt and the hp1 with better fm filtering. Arc536 software for uniden usds100 sds100 sds200 sds500. Recently uniden announced an update for its bcd436hp and bcd536hp scanners to allow them to monitor provoice digital radio systems. By using the included wifi dongle one can connect a smart phone or tablet to the scanner and listen to and control.
The uniden ubcd436hppt and ubcd536hp scanner comes with software but the included software has lots of limitations and the favorites editor to create new systems in sentinel is too limited. Uniden bearcat nxdn upgrade bcd436hp536hp325p2996p2. Arc536 bcd436hp536hpsoftware for police scanner radios. The uniden bcd536hp and bcd436hp are digital trunktracker v communications receivers that require no user. This has led to a lot of questions that we will try to answer here. Questions regarding software, firmware or other web resources for these 2. What is it and do i need to update my scanner for it. This is a direct link to uniden s wiki page with the file to download and basic instructions. Homepatrol programming makes it the easiesttoprogram mobile professional scanner weve ever made. The bcd536hp continues unidens tradition of leading innovation. The uniden bcd436hp and bcd536hp scanner comes with software but the included software has lots of limitations and the favorites editor to create new systems in sentinel is very limited.
Please feel free to add any commonly asked questions and answers related to these 2 scanners here. View online or download uniden bcd436hp user manual, owners manual. This include the following scanners uniden homepatrol1, homepatrol2, bcd436hp, bcd536hp, sds100 and sds200. Uniden has combined the new features of the hp1 with traditional handheld and basemobile styles of the xt series scanners and come up with the new bcd436hp handheld, and bcd536hp basemobile scanners. For wiki articles regarding sentinel, see the sentinel uniden software page. Scanner recommendation uniden bcd996p2 or homepatrol ii. Uniden bearcat bcd536hp homepatrol series digital mobile and ems scanner radio is the easiest to program scanner. The nice thing about nxdn is that many systems transmit the unit alias so you dont have to guess who the users are.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Its super easy to use and i love the portability aspect of a handheld. The bcd436hp is the first scanner to incorporate the homepatrol1s ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Unbox it, put in your zip code and you are ready to go. Plus, uniden s exclusive close call rf capture feature, gps connectivity, extralarge display, radio system analysis and discover modes put the most advanced scanner features ever right in the palm of your hand. Bcd436hp homepatrol or homepatrolii radar detector. By using the included wifi dongle one can connect a smart phone or tablet to the scanner and listen to and control the scanner with the device. The dmr upgrade allows users to monitor dmr systems. Provoice is a form of digital modulation used on some edacs trunking systems, somewhat similar to apco p25.
This guide is a full featured, 26 page spiralbound instructional minimanual, covering all aspects of this very capable scanner, including instructions for the sentinel software that comes with the radio. This software is not compatible with the us models bcd436hp or the bcd536hp. For the 436, see the instructions on the uniden official bcd436hp twiki. Homepatrol programming makes it the easiesttoprogram mobile professional scanner weve. To enter in another frequency turn the knob at the top right one click to the right and this will bring you to the next available channel. Computer aided scanning software for the uniden bct15 bct15x bc250d bc296d br330t bc346xt bc346xtc bcd325p2 bcd396t bcd396xt bcd436hp bcd536hp bc780xlt bc785d bc796d bcd996t bcd996xt bcd996p2 radiofeed streaming audio.
The uniden ubcd436hppt and ubcd536hp scanner comes with software but the included software has lots of limitations and the favorites editor to create. Bcd536hp homepatrol series scanner with wifi uniden. The uniden bearcat bcd536hp is the only scanner that has the capability of being directly controlled by wifi. Earlier this year, we noticed quite a few reports of the realtime clock battery failing on some of our. Aug 04, 2018 learn how to operate the uniden sentinel software duration. The longawaited upgrade to support scanning nxdn digital systems is now available for the bcd436hp,536hp,325p2,996p2 and sds100200 scanners from uniden. Another comparison between the uniden bcd536hp and whistler ws1095 duration. The uniden bcd436hp, bcd536hp, sds200, and sds100 scanner comes with software but the included software has lots of limitations and the favorites editor to create new systems in sentinel is very limited.
With the arc536 software you expand the functionality of your uniden bcd436hp and bcd536hp. This video compares the 2 most popular handheld polices scanners on the market, the whistler. The uniden bcd536hp homepatrol series scanner will soon support dmr monitoring. Sentinel from uniden via the uniden bcd436hp twiki or the bcd536hp firmware update page. Uniden bearcat bcd536hp digital police scanner homepatorl. Uniden bcd436hpbcd536hpubcd436ptubcd536ptubcd3600xlt sds100sds200usds100. In terms of easeofuse, the bcd536hp takes the cake.
This page is devoted to firmware and software questions, along with available resources. Arc536 solves this problem with the only true excel style editor in the world. Uniden announces dmr support for its flagship scanners va3xpr. There are some other uses for the wifi dongle as well. Whistler the short answer programming software and. Uniden video surveillance pc software udw series compatible with. Bcd436hp scanner repair realtime clock failure at uniden, we care about our customers and want to do everything we can to make sure that you have the best possible experience with our products. A lot of owners had problems with the sd cards becoming corrupted and i became one of them on day one. If you monitor huge p25 systems with a massive amount of talk groups, or you travel, especially into unfamiliar areas, the bcd536hp and bcd436hp cant be beat. I dont know if you need the ran or not, since i havent bought the key yet. Theres a thread on how to figure that all out in the voicecontrol channel decoding software forum.
Uniden announces dmr support for its flagship 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. When finished entering in all of your frequencies you. The bcd436hp and the bcd536hp are unidens new flagship scanners. Uniden bcd436hp digital police scannerhomepatrol radio series. Jan 30, 2014 a look at how to update the firmware on the bcd536hp. Arc536basic is programming software and arc536pro also includes a very cool virtual control screen and an audio recorder. Bcd436hp and bcd536hp owners manual 2014 uniden america corporation printed in vietnam u01ub375zza0. I have had many scanners in the past and let me honestly tell you this radio is a whole new kettle of fish. Even if it is a matter of importing the current programming from my bcd396xt into an application that is compatible with the bcd536hp that would be fine. The free sentinel software can be used to update the database which is updated by uniden on a weekly basis.
Uniden sds100 vs uniden bcd436hp compare simulcast. The bcd536hp continues uniden s tradition of leading innovation. The mobile version, the bcd536hp vs bcd436hp are basically the same radio. The uniden u bcd436hp pt and u bcd536hp scanner comes with software but the included software has lots of limitations and the favorites editor to create new systems in sentinel is too limited.
Plus, unidens exclusive close call rf capture feature, gps connectivity, extralarge display, radio system analysis and discover modes put the most advanced scanner features ever right in the palm of your hand. The following information and instructions are based on a windows 7 operating system. Note, there are two different versions of this software, and which version you should use is dependent on which model of uniden scanner you have. Unidens homepatrol1 is the first digital trunktracker iv communications receiver that requires no user programming. Simply turn it on, enter your location, and you will immediately begin hearing communications in your area. This upgrade allows you to program these scanners to trunk track nxdn 4800 and nxdn 9600 systems, as well as nxdn singlechannel trunking and icoms idas trunking. I could not believe the reception i was getting just using the included telescopic antenna with the scanner located in my basement. The bcd536hp is unidens new flagship mobile scanner. Sentinel version ubcdx36 is for use with the following scanners ubcd436pt and ubcd536pt. Plus, the wifi feature lets you use the exclusive uniden siren app on your smartphone or tablet to access your scanner from anywhere in your home or vehicle. Plus, the wifi feature lets you use the exclusive uniden siren app on your smartphone or tablet to access your scanner from anywhere in your home or vehic.
Bcd436hp and bcd536hp scanner faq the radioreference wiki. Once your zip code is entered, bcd536hp will load police, fire and ems channels in your area. Uniden bcd436hp support instructions for updating the firmware and database on the uniden bcd436hp first you will want to download the latest version of the sentinel software from the homepatrol website so that you can be sure you are getting the latest firmware and database updates. Type in your frequency including the decimal point, when finished push in the e key and let go. Homepatrol2, bcd536hp, bcd996p2, ws1098, ws1095, trx. How to update a uniden bdc436hp scanner using a mac. If you really need a base scanner, id say you should look at the bcd536hp, as its the same platform as the bcd436hp handheld thats gotten these upgrades. Apr 03, 2019 uniden provides free software for programming specific models of their scanners. It pulled in stations 2030 miles away without problem. Unidens sentinel software has its own special pages listed under uniden sentinel categories. Make sure this fits by entering your model number the bcd436hp is the first scanner to incorporate the homepatrol1 ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner.
Uniden bcd536hp support instructions for updating the firmware and database on the uniden bcd536hp first you will want to download the latest version of the sentinel software from the homepatrol website so that you can be sure you are getting the latest firmware and database updates. Debating between uniden bcd536hp and bcd436hp radar. They both now have paid upgrades for dmr, nxdn, and proviceeach sold separately. While it does have a more advanced design that can be a little intimidating, there is a lot for you to enjoy. It gives you the ability to access a variety of local frequencies from ems and fire to police and even military, you just have to familiarize yourself with the list of police scanner codes used. The database is updatable with the sentinel software and uniden updates the main database. This will cover the bcdx36hp series 3 tier dma scanners. Bcd436hp and bcd536hp page 2 the radioreference wiki. The 536hp has all the features of the bcd436hp in a basemobile version that has the alert led ring around the scroll control and a wifi dongle that allows connectivity to your smartphone or tablet.
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