I own three 536HPs, one of which is in Arizona at my daughter's condominium. Like many others, I have experienced the dimming screen problems on 2 units, and the RTC issue on one unit. And like others, I had to wait a long time for some of the analyze and Wi-Fi features.
Nevertheless, from a performance standpoint here in the Los Angeles area (also used quite a bit in Phoenix and Las Vegas), the instant replay feature, the extensive information on display, the ability to use virtual control with Butel and Pro-Scan, the recording, the Wi-Fi, and the database, this is still by far the best scanner I have ever owned.
Certainly, some of my other scanners have some features I wish the 536 had, but overall, in my opinion, the BCD536HP is the best scanner available for the scanner enthusiast (with the exception of professional radios like Motorola, which are in a different league). That's my 18-month assessment from here in LA. I'm sure some may disagree.
If I could have only one scanner, it would still be the 536HP. If two scanners, add the 436HP.
Nevertheless, from a performance standpoint here in the Los Angeles area (also used quite a bit in Phoenix and Las Vegas), the instant replay feature, the extensive information on display, the ability to use virtual control with Butel and Pro-Scan, the recording, the Wi-Fi, and the database, this is still by far the best scanner I have ever owned.
Certainly, some of my other scanners have some features I wish the 536 had, but overall, in my opinion, the BCD536HP is the best scanner available for the scanner enthusiast (with the exception of professional radios like Motorola, which are in a different league). That's my 18-month assessment from here in LA. I'm sure some may disagree.
If I could have only one scanner, it would still be the 536HP. If two scanners, add the 436HP.