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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: bcd436hp question about what to hold

    Hello, im new to all this so i dont know much. Im wondering what im supposed to "hold" if i want to properly scan a system. For example, theres a system called "Algonquin College" with a site called "algonquin tower" and a department called "facilities" with 5 channnels such as security, IT...
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    Fayetteville issues, BCD436HP

    I tried to do a quick search but didnt seem to find exactly what I am experiencing. Have all the latest updates from Sentinel for the BCD436HP, I literally have a favorite just for Fayetteville, turn off all other lists to scan, and it shows Durham-Fayetteville Fayetteville Simulcast ID...
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    BCD436 and SDS100 RX issues

    Okay first I do love both of these scanners - the step up from a 125at I started with is amazing. Having a screen and local frequencies automatically loaded is so cool. BUT on both devices - unless I’m using trunking discovery or conventional discovery I cannot hear a full transmission. I have...
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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Not picking up most transmissions on BCD436HP in 22031

    Hi, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I'm basically trying to replicate Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS Live Audio Feed to get FRD and PD on the Uniden. I created the favorites list directly from the Sentinel app using the Radio Reference import feature. Here's a link to my favorites list...
  5. DustyH777

    SDS100 VS 436HP SMA CONNECTOR

    Hey All, I have been doing some research and found nothing so I decided to come here, I have an Uniden BCD436HP scanner with a SMA TO BNC converter, will this one work with the SDS100?? I cant seem to find an answer and I am wanting to purchase the SDS100 but not have to buy additional...
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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Brand-new BCD436HP for $399.20 (price seen on 07-16-2022)

    I saw this pricing information for the BCD436HP at Amazon after I had already posted the information for the BCD536HP in this forum. I figured I would make a separate posting for those who may be interested in the handheld version instead. Heads up for anybody in the market for a brand-new...
  7. ToDaMax

    A "Mostly" Complete Favorites List for Public Safety in Wisconsin

    Hello! This was done using Uniden Sentinel software for SDS100/SDS200/BCD436HP/BCD536HP. I do not know how compatible this will be with other scanners, and I do not have the means to test it out. Apologies in advance. I am here to share a pet project I've been working on for some time. As a...
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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Talkgroup Issues

    I am having trouble scanning and programming talkgroups. I have tried reading the manual and have tried doing everything manually and even with the Sentinel software. But the main problem is I cant hear or my scanner wont pick up the talkgroups. I used to use the BC125AT scanner but then I...
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    Strange repeater setup

    Hi In New Zealand I have found a couple of repeaters in my area that transmit DMR. This is a strange setup as its only 1 frequency with a DMR TIER 3 format. It has 1 frequency and when its not in use it has no data flow, its just dead. When a user keys up the repeater it activates a TGID 9999...
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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Program BCD436HP to avoid agencies across entire database?

    Hi, long-time BCD396XT user here, new to the BCD436HP. Very late to the table on this, but having always programmed my own on the older model, I'm having trouble figuring out how to work with the HP database. And of course, there have always been huge swaths of capability in each Uniden that...
  11. trentbob

    Firmware clarification

    This is in regard to new firmware update announcement made today regarding firmware update released in June, 2021. Uniden, please clarify who needs this firmware update and is it necessary, since it has no function but to accommodate new hardware. What radios require this update, what serial...
  12. JoeBearcat

    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: BCD436HP / BCD536HP firmware updates released

    Version 1.28.14 Released 6/25/21 (both models - BCD436HP and BCD536HP) ONLY use Sentinel to upgrade firmware. Some users have rendered their scanners non-functional using other update methods. Housekeeping update to accommodate revised hardware - No functional change from 1.26.00.
  13. MCKFD34

    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Sentinal Overwrites Profiles

    BCD436HP - Profiles all overwritten I don't even have to write this one myself. I found someone with the same issue - what gives? "For some reason, my profiles have all ended up identical and I'm not sure how/why. Each time I open a different one or create new, it's the same as the previously...
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    LAPD audio cutting off on BCD436HP

    Howdy Howdy! I'm having a little bit of an issue with listening in to LAPD on the BCD436HP. When listening to their audio (from the latest database), I hear the dispatch/tac audio clearly, except that the last half-second of the transmission always seems to be cut off. I've tried different...
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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Uniden BCD436HP Good Price Alert

    If anyone is looking to purchase a brand-new Uniden BCD436HP handheld scanner, Main Trading Company of Paris, Texas (mtcradio.com) currently has the scanner in stock and the price is $439.12 with FREE shipping included and no sales tax is charged unless you are in Texas. If you want one at that...
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    Oglethorpe County GA System - Help

    I just bought a Uniden BCD436HP and I see Oglethorpe County Sheriff dispatch, fire, ems, etc. but I can only pick up EMS. I think they have changed systems and the database is still reflecting the old frequencies. Does anyone have any information what I need to do to get the radio to pick up...
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    Trying to listen to Minneapolis ARMERS

    Would anyone in this thread know the ARMERS system well enough to help me get a Uniden BCD436hp configured to listen to the Hennepin CO Simulcasts? I bought the DMR upgrade hoping that would help... no luck.
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    BCD436HP/BCD536HP: uniden bcd436hp how do i listen to p25 police channels

    the info shows up and the signal bars are moving from no bars to full bars and some times it will come in for a spit second and something i can see activity but no sound, please help i feel like i spent 450 on a paper weight, im in ,orange county, texas
  19. owen0445

    BCD436HP Database

    Hello all, I am a new BCD436HP user (began using the radio last spring) and am wondering if I should rely on the database from the Uniden site via Sentinel software or do I need to find additional, more current lists to program the radio? The reason I ask is because I'm in St. Louis and cannot...
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    BCD436HP-BCD536HP-DMR

    I'm looking for appropriate settings to receive DMR audio on the BCD436HP - In particular 'Set Audio Type' (All, Digital Only, or Analog Only) AND 'Set Modulation Type' (Auto, AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB) and any other usefull settings. Thanks, DaveinSTL
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