rustynswrail
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A few thoughts about the X36HP's. Before hand, I am a very experienced user (40 years plus) of scanners and radio in general. I own and use 4 436HP's. I also use Uniden scanners exclusively and have done for more years than I care to remember, so I know what I am talking about. But, in my opinion Uniden and others have made a few fundamental mistakes.
First up, these models appear to have been released too early, without sufficient BETA testing. Maybe the BETA testers were a little wrapped up in the excitement of the new model, or were not willing to criticize in case it delayed its release? I can only speculate. This is the problem when information about future releases is leaked. Maybe more testing both in the field and on the bench would have highlighted the faults?
Second, in an attempt to produce a scanner for all seasons, Uniden have over complicated the scanner, especially if Radio Reference is not used. RR is pretty much useless if you live outside of North America, as I do. The Sentinel software is basic and of little use short of firmware upgrades. At present Butel software is the only option and thank god it is, because without it programming the X36HP's would be bloody difficult. As to the Siren App, I will believe it when I see it.
Finally and no doubt some, maybe many will disagree, such is your right. However based on nothing but instinct, I think that Uniden maybe going to release a significant firmware upgrade at some stage. Why do I think this? There have been numerous complaints about numerous functions not working as they should. The last update was some time ago and you cannot tell me the radio is functioning as it should. Also there has been little comment from Uniden, therefore they are doing a lot more testing without releasing their intention to the public. Might be wrong but I don't think so.
Okay, so feel free to agree, disagree, criticize or just plain slag the above off as you see fit.
First up, these models appear to have been released too early, without sufficient BETA testing. Maybe the BETA testers were a little wrapped up in the excitement of the new model, or were not willing to criticize in case it delayed its release? I can only speculate. This is the problem when information about future releases is leaked. Maybe more testing both in the field and on the bench would have highlighted the faults?
Second, in an attempt to produce a scanner for all seasons, Uniden have over complicated the scanner, especially if Radio Reference is not used. RR is pretty much useless if you live outside of North America, as I do. The Sentinel software is basic and of little use short of firmware upgrades. At present Butel software is the only option and thank god it is, because without it programming the X36HP's would be bloody difficult. As to the Siren App, I will believe it when I see it.
Finally and no doubt some, maybe many will disagree, such is your right. However based on nothing but instinct, I think that Uniden maybe going to release a significant firmware upgrade at some stage. Why do I think this? There have been numerous complaints about numerous functions not working as they should. The last update was some time ago and you cannot tell me the radio is functioning as it should. Also there has been little comment from Uniden, therefore they are doing a lot more testing without releasing their intention to the public. Might be wrong but I don't think so.
Okay, so feel free to agree, disagree, criticize or just plain slag the above off as you see fit.