bcd436hp

1. Will my old orange Radio Shack 20-047 USB Scanner Interface/PC Cable work with the Uniden BCD436HP and Whistler WS1080 scanner? If not please recommend one that will work with an old Windows Vista pc. I hope to first run the Sentinel program with the BCD436HP. Getting ready, I do not have...

Hi All, I am new to the BCD436HP and the modern scanning world. The last time i used a scanner it was using crystals...LOL yes, I know years ago. Anyways I am trying to help an older uncle get this programmed. I have read the manual a couple of times but it just isn't syncing in. I want...

Hello friends, I have a $$$ proposition for you. I'm fluent with computers but new to portable scanners, especially the BCD436HP. Before you tell me to read the instruction manual or to read "Mike's" simplified instruction manual, I've already done that and I'm still lost. But that's my problem...

Just got my BCD436HP yesterday. I owned the BCD396XT before this and have a few questions related to the 396. After entering the zip code and loading all of the local channels. How do I then go through and manually edit that system the way you could on the 396. For example: Living in Denver...

I'm completely new to scanners but do understand the basics. Portability is my number one goal so narrowing down to the three units above. My drive is mostly within NH and sometimes venture out to Maine & Mass but not often. Looking at the database APCO 25 Phase II is not something I need to...

A little background before I ask my questions, if you'll indulge me. I am not new to analog scanning having had a Radio Shack PRO-43 Hyperscan Scanner for years. However, I sprang for a BCD536HP this Summer. Frankly, I've barely scratched the surface of the multitude of features on this...

Hi all, I'm seriously interested in buying the BCD436HP for my scanner needs, but i'm not sure how useful it will be for me since i do not actually live in US/Canada (I'm moving between locations in Asia / Europe). >>>Does anyone have feedback on how the BCD436HP operates when there are no...

I apologize if this topic has already been addressed but I did not see it anywhere. I am about to purchase a new scanner. I have narrowed it down to either the Uniden HP-2 or BCD436HP. I have been out of scanning for a few years and was looking for some advice. Any input on which unit would...

So I'm in a dilemma, I am a proud owner of the homepatrol-1 for 2 years but with systems migrating to P25 phase 2 across the country, I want to sell my HP-1 and buy either a HP-2 or bCd436HP for my travel needs. Will be mostly monitoring in my hotel room and a little in the car (I like my road...

Hi, I am a total newbie at scanning and his is my first post here. I live in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, and I purchased a Uniden BCD436HP which comes pre-loaded with a US-Canada frequencies database. My desire is to listen to what is happening in my town by scanning the radio...

This might be a stupid question, but I cannot seem to find the answer in the manual. How can I add a single system from the full data base to a favorites list? It seems that only option is to transfer the complete data base. BTW, I understand how to do this using the Sentinel software, but I...

I was wondering if anyone is using the BCD436HP handheld scanner in the Fort Worth area. I am wanting to purchase one but want to make sure it will pick up local law enforcement like NRH, Keller and other mid cities Police and Fire. I know Ft Worth is encrypted and cannot hear them, but would...

Hello fellow scanner enthusiast , I have a Uniden BCD436HP scanner and I use the sential software for it. Has anyone ever had an instance where the talkgroup ID's and frequencies that are in the software are incorrect ? Yes I have done all of the updates for the software. I have 1...

Hello fellow BCD436HP users, I live in Harris County, Tx and I am trying to create a favorites list for METRO. When I select the police department and all of the other departments I want to listen to, I created a favorites list for it. The problem is that when I transferred these channels...

I realize the 436HP does say "HOLD" on LCD screen when you are holding, however at times I notice radio is less busy than expected, and I discover I have accidently hit hold button. I would like for LED such as the close call ID to be on whenever hold is being used, so you do not have to read...

So earlier this morning, I was running my BCD436HP on my car's battery using the "Serial Port" function so as to run down the AA batteries so if I needed to use it outside of the car, it would have some battery life. It was plugged in using the Uniden provided USB cable that was plugged into an...

I am wanting to use a client to access the ARC536 control/logging feature over a network. I am using the BCD436HP, so direct WiFi control is not going to be an option. Does anybody know if this software is capable of doing this? I am so used to Don Starr's Win500 and the protocols behind it, but...

I was just curious, I have a BCD436HP and I live in Goose Bay, and up until last night it was receiving the RCMP talkgroup in Goose Bay perfectly fine, and now as of this morning nothing at all...I did hear a conversation between the members and what they call their OCC is "97" and nine seven...

Has anyone else been able to deduce the USB connection as operationally inconsistent? I have the exact same problem as others I've read on this forum. I plug the USB cable in to the computer and it will inevitably corrupt the SD card with no other option but to format it (and even that is...

I noticed it today that when I'm listening to Nashua NH which is Digital trunking. I turned it on and it sounds muffled. I lowered the volume level and it helps a tad but not the greatest. I plugged it into a headphone jack to see if I notice improvement but its the same. I just did a firmware...