My new 536 arrived Friday. I could not be happier. There has not been one flaw, hiccup, choke, or whatever. This is the perfect mate for my 436, making one to keep home and one to take on the go.
All the buttons on the front are large enough to see and spaced far enough apart that you do not accidentally push two buttons at the same time. (Unlike that "other" scanner.) The lighting is even and bright enough to see on all buttons. (Unlike that "other" scanner." And one more button issue: it takes only the lightest of touch to activate the button's function. (Unlike that "other" scanner where I had to hold the back of the scanner with one hand while I used the other hand to push) Why go thru that?
I have it connected to the same outdoor antenna as that "other" scanner. The reception blows me away! This radio gets the best reception, clear and loud, than any other scanner I own. (Or used to own)
The very same software used for the 436 is also used for the 536. Once you understand Sentinel, as I do, life could not be easier. Sentinel also gives you the option of what to download for each scanner, all in the same neat package. What a charm this software is.
I really could go on and on all day, but enough said.
There is however still that ONE thing that caused me to fall backwards off my chair when I saw it. I was disappointed when I found this scanner did not have any LED type light for quick reference. All weekend long I was only using the zip code feature to scan with. Today when I downloaded my first 2 systems to it, I discovered that there is a ring around the outside of the scrolling knob that acts as the light! Talk about happy and surprised!! In all my research I never knew this feature existed.
This is one great scanner.
Thank you Upman for the great product(s)that you and the team develop. I am sorry that I strayed from Uniden (for that "other"one) I've learned my lesson.
I'll be glad to answer questions from any prospective 436/536 buyer if I can. Have a great day! Greg
All the buttons on the front are large enough to see and spaced far enough apart that you do not accidentally push two buttons at the same time. (Unlike that "other" scanner.) The lighting is even and bright enough to see on all buttons. (Unlike that "other" scanner." And one more button issue: it takes only the lightest of touch to activate the button's function. (Unlike that "other" scanner where I had to hold the back of the scanner with one hand while I used the other hand to push) Why go thru that?
I have it connected to the same outdoor antenna as that "other" scanner. The reception blows me away! This radio gets the best reception, clear and loud, than any other scanner I own. (Or used to own)
The very same software used for the 436 is also used for the 536. Once you understand Sentinel, as I do, life could not be easier. Sentinel also gives you the option of what to download for each scanner, all in the same neat package. What a charm this software is.
I really could go on and on all day, but enough said.
There is however still that ONE thing that caused me to fall backwards off my chair when I saw it. I was disappointed when I found this scanner did not have any LED type light for quick reference. All weekend long I was only using the zip code feature to scan with. Today when I downloaded my first 2 systems to it, I discovered that there is a ring around the outside of the scrolling knob that acts as the light! Talk about happy and surprised!! In all my research I never knew this feature existed.
This is one great scanner.
Thank you Upman for the great product(s)that you and the team develop. I am sorry that I strayed from Uniden (for that "other"one) I've learned my lesson.
I'll be glad to answer questions from any prospective 436/536 buyer if I can. Have a great day! Greg