Global Updates In Sentinal + Alternatives

[jackcf]

I'm programming my BCD436HP with the Sentinal software and I there a lot of sites that I want to avoid scanning. The only way I know of doing this in Sentinal is change Avoid on each individual site. Is there any way of changing all of them globally so I can just un-avoid the few I want?

Are there any alternatives to Sentinal that I can be used to program the BCD436HP?

Thanks.

 

[doctordialtone]

Are there any alternatives to Sentinal that I can be used to program the BCD436HP?

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BC125AT BC250D BC296D BC346XT BC346XTC BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD160DN BCD260DN BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BCD996P2 BCD996T BCD996XT BCT15 BCT15X BR330T SDS100 SDS100E SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD3600XLT UBCD436PT...

proscan.org

Try the FREE trial.

 

[jtwalker]

In Sentinel (and probably in ProScan, although I haven't tried) you can shift-select (hold shift button while pressing left mouse button) a range of sites and avoid all, or control-shift (hold control and left mouse button) and pick a bunch to avoid.

 

[jackcf]

In Sentinel (and probably in ProScan, although I haven't tried) you can shift-select (hold shift button while pressing left mouse button) a range of sites and avoid all, or control-shift (hold control and left mouse button) and pick a bunch to avoid.

That worked!
Thanks.

 

[jackcf]

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BC125AT BC250D BC296D BC346XT BC346XTC BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD160DN BCD260DN BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BCD996P2 BCD996T BCD996XT BCT15 BCT15X BR330T SDS100 SDS100E SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD3600XLT UBCD436PT...

proscan.org

Try the FREE trial.

I down loaded that and I can't get to connect to the scanner. The manual isn't much help either on getting it to work.

 

[doctordialtone]

I can't get to connect to the scanner.

I'm sure Bob @ProScan will be along to help you.

Only suggestion I have it to make sure nothing else is using the Com Port.

Good luck!

 

[ProScan]

I down loaded that and I can't get to connect to the scanner. The manual isn't much help either on getting it to work.

If using ProScan for writing and reading the Favorites then ensure the scanner is in Mass Storage mode.
If using ProScan for logging, virtual display, remote control, & recordings then the scanner needs to be in Serial Port mode. The scanner is always in Serial Port mode when it's not in Mass Storage mode.
If using the Serial Port mode then perhaps you need the serial driver. Link below. You didn't need the driver for Sentinel as that doesn't use the Serial Port.

{edit} See the Windows Serial Drivers section

BCD436HP < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

info.uniden.com

 

[daddyjohn]

This is what I use and it works great for programming the uniden x36 radios. ARC536 software for Uniden USDS100 SDS100 SDS200 SDS500 SDS100E SDS200E SDS500E BCD536HP and BCD436HP scanners UBCD436HP UBCD536HP UBCD3600XLT Sentinel HomePatrol Home Patrol free demo software Uniden 436 536 HP

 

[jackcf]

I'm sure Bob @ProScan will be along to help you.

Only suggestion I have it to make sure nothing else is using the Com Port.

Good luck!

It's pluged into the same USB port when Sentinel recognizes it.

 

[ProScan]

It's pluged into the same USB port when Sentinel recognizes it.

Are you using ProScan for writing and reading the scanner Favorites list or for logging, remote control, etc.?

 

[jackcf]

If using ProScan for writing and reading the Favorites then ensure the scanner is in Mass Storage mode.
If using ProScan for logging, virtual display, remote control, & recordings then the scanner needs to be in Serial Port mode. The scanner is always in Serial Port mode when it's not in Mass Storage mode.
If using the Serial Port mode then perhaps you need the serial driver. Link below. You didn't need the driver for Sentinel as that doesn't use the Serial Port.

{edit} See the Windows Serial Drivers section

BCD436HP < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

info.uniden.com

All I'm interesting in doing is reading, writing and modifying the Favorites list.
The scanner was in Mass Storage mode and plugged into the same USB port just like when I use Sentinel software with it.

 

[jackcf]

Are you using ProScan for writing and reading the scanner Favorites list or for logging, remote control, etc.?

Just for modifying the Favorites list.

 

[ProScan]

Just for modifying the Favorites list.

Follow these steps to read the existing Favorites List in the scanner:
1. Ensure that the scanner Type is set to BCD436HP
2. Check the Favorites Editor box. It's located in the top menu on the far left side. That will bring up the Favorites Editor.
{edit} I forgot this the first time. 2a. Go to the File menu item and click on New. 2b. Click on Make New Folder then pick a location and name. 2c. Click the OK button.
3. Click the Scanner Read menu item. Ensure that the scanner is in Mass Storage mode first.
4. Your scanner should show in the list. If it does then click the OK button.

Advise if you run into any problems.

 

[jackcf]

This is what I use and it works great for programming the uniden x36 radios. ARC536 software for Uniden USDS100 SDS100 SDS200 SDS500 SDS100E SDS200E SDS500E BCD536HP and BCD436HP scanners UBCD436HP UBCD536HP UBCD3600XLT Sentinel HomePatrol Home Patrol free demo software Uniden 436 536 HP

Looks interesting but I don't see where a trial version is available.

 

[jackcf]

Follow these steps to read the existing Favorites List in the scanner:
1. Ensure that the scanner Type is set to BCD436HP
2. Check the Favorites Editor box. It's located in the top menu on the far left side. That will bring up the Favorites Editor.
{edit} 2a.I forgot this the first time. Go to the File menu item and click on New. 2b. Click on Make New Folder then pick a location and name. 2c. Click the OK button.
3. Click the Scanner Read menu item. Ensure that the scanner is in Mass Storage mode first.
4. Your scanner should show in the list. If it does then click the OK button.

Advise if you run into any problems.

I will give that a try and let you know.
Thanks.

 

[sallen07]

Looks interesting but I don't see where a trial version is available.

There isn't a special trial version. You download the paid version and it will work for 30 days.

With that said ... ProScan.

 

[jackcf]

Follow these steps to read the existing Favorites List in the scanner:
1. Ensure that the scanner Type is set to BCD436HP
2. Check the Favorites Editor box. It's located in the top menu on the far left side. That will bring up the Favorites Editor.
{edit} I forgot this the first time. 2a. Go to the File menu item and click on New. 2b. Click on Make New Folder then pick a location and name. 2c. Click the OK button.
3. Click the Scanner Read menu item. Ensure that the scanner is in Mass Storage mode first.
4. Your scanner should show in the list. If it does then click the OK button.

Advise if you run into any problems.

That worked.
Thanks.

 

[ProScan]

That worked.
Thanks.

You're Welcome!