Adding Frequency to BCD436HP That Is not in Database

[BobFam]

I have a frequency that I'd like to monitor and sav to my Favorites. It is not in the database. Is there any way to add it in my BCD436HP? Thanks, Bob.

 

[jonwienke]

You can add it in the scanner menu, in Sentinel, or submit it to be added to the RadioReference database so everyone else in your area can benefit too.

What frequency, and where are you?

 

[BobFam]

You can add it in the scanner menu, in Sentinel, or submit it to be added to the RadioReference database so everyone else in your area can benefit too.

What frequency, and where are you?

You can add it in the scanner menu, in Sentinel, or submit it to be added to the RadioReference database so everyone else in your area can benefit too.

What frequency, and where are you?

Hi. It's 482.050 for the Glendale PD at the Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA. I have not yet verified it. I got it from a list of frequencies for the Glendale PD. When I get my new scanner I'll verify it. Bob.

 

[BobFam]

Hi. It's 482.050 for the Glendale PD at the Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA. I have not yet verified it. I got it from a list of frequencies for the Glendale PD. When I get my new scanner I'll verify it. Bob.

Please tell me how exactly can I add it in Sentinel. I can't seem to add it. Thanks, Bob.

 

[u2brent]

In Sentinel
Edit your Glendale PD Favorite List.
Select the existing conventional department you want to add it to, Or click the Green Plus Icon to create a New Conventional System or new Department in an existing system.
Once the department is selected or created..
click the green Plus to add a new Channel.
Fill in the necessary fields. 482.050 Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA
Close the editor while saving the changes..

 

[BobFam]

In Sentinel
Edit your Glendale PD Favorite List.
Select the existing conventional department you want to add it to, Or click the Green Plus Icon to create a New Conventional System or new Department in an existing system.
Once the department is selected or created..
click the green Plus to add a new Channel.
Fill in the necessary fields. 482.050 Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA
Close the editor while saving the changes..

Thanks. I appreciate it. I'll do it today. Please forgive me as I am new to all this. Bob.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Hi. It's 482.050 for the Glendale PD at the Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA. I have not yet verified it. I got it from a list of frequencies for the Glendale PD. When I get my new scanner I'll verify it. Bob.

If you need help verifying, I believe I found the license, Looks to be site 4 going by your report. Emissions appear to be P25 Phase I

 

[BobFam]

If you need help verifying, I believe I found the license, Looks to be site 4 going by your report. Emissions appear to be P25 Phase I

Great. Thanks! I am attempting to add some that are missing in my Favorites. Bob.

 

[BobFam]

In Sentinel
Edit your Glendale PD Favorite List.
Select the existing conventional department you want to add it to, Or click the Green Plus Icon to create a New Conventional System or new Department in an existing system.
Once the department is selected or created..
click the green Plus to add a new Channel.
Fill in the necessary fields. 482.050 Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA
Close the editor while saving the changes..

I still cannot figure out how to add a frequency. I create a GMH Favorites List. I want to add 7 frequencies. See the attached jpg to see what I have created. I do not see any way to add te frequencies. Thanks, Bob.

 

[jonwienke]

Click on the GMH001 Department, then click the green + button.

 

[BobFam]

Click on the GMH001 Department, then click the green + button.

I tried that and all I get is Create New System.

I sent you an e-mail. Bob.

 

[jonwienke]

I tried that and all I get is Create New System.

I sent you an e-mail. Bob.

Then you didn't click on the Department, you still have the main Favorite List name highlighted in the tree view on the left.

 

[BobFam]

In Sentinel
Edit your Glendale PD Favorite List.
Select the existing conventional department you want to add it to, Or click the Green Plus Icon to create a New Conventional System or new Department in an existing system.
Once the department is selected or created..
click the green Plus to add a new Channel.
Fill in the necessary fields. 482.050 Galleria Mall in Glendale, CA
Close the editor while saving the changes..

Hi . I finally got it added. Where do I get TGID number for the added frequency? I have added another frequency in another Favorites and don't know how to get it's TGID number. Thanks, Bob.

 

[jonwienke]

Hi . I finally got it added. Where do I get TGID number for the added frequency? I have added another frequency in another Favorites and don't know how to get it's TGID number. Thanks, Bob.

You don't have a single TGID for a frequency. Any talkgroup on the system (and there can be thousands of talkgroups on larger systems) can be broadcast on any system frequency. That's the whole point of trunked systems--eliminating the need to have a separate frequency for every channel.

 

[BobFam]

OK. Thanks. Why do all the other frequencies added from the Database all have TGID numbers? I added a frequency that is not in the Database and don't know what to do with it. Do I need a TGID. See the attachment. Bob.

 

[jonwienke]

They don't. You're looking at a list of talkgroups in a trunked system department, not frequencies. Any of those talkgroups can be broadcast on any system frequency. Look for system Sites to see actual frequencies. Hold off on trying to program anything until you understand the difference, or you're going to have errors and problems.

This article on trunked systems may be helpful:

Trunking Basics - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[u2brent]

Scanning 101 - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

BCDX36HP Sentinel Software Manual

 

[scannersnstuff]

You can just add it to favorite's manually. I admit, I have a tough time figuring out my 436.This is one reason why I prefer my 325p2. Don't go by me though. I had a tough time figuring out jello. LOL.

 

[BobFam]

You can just add it to favorite's manually. I admit, I have a tough time figuring out my 436.This is one reason why I prefer my 325p2. Don't go by me though. I had a tough time figuring out jello. LOL.

Thanks. It sure would help if there was a good manual. Even Mark's does not help much for a neophyte like me on the BCD436HP.

 

[jonwienke]

You aren't going to be able to understand the programming until you understand how the systems you're trying to monitor works. Learn how trunking works, and the manuals will start making a lot more sense.