Probably not much to add after the Uniden rep, but my documentation had that same "Control Board Modification". There's no doubt the LED's are different.
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N8TXX
Scanner Enthusiast
UPMan - SRO # 1995878
UPMan, I show an estimated ship return date of 2/23. I won't be available to receive it between 2/23 and 3/11.
Can you please check if I can either receive it before 2/23 or hold it until after 3/11?
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Tom
UPMan, I show an estimated ship return date of 2/23. I won't be available to receive it between 2/23 and 3/11.
Can you please check if I can either receive it before 2/23 or hold it until after 3/11?
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Tom
We've typically been shipping a week or two ahead of that posted date. If it still appears to be going to ship then, contact Customer Service and they should be able to update your repair ticket (I don't have access to those systems).
Same with mine.
Received mine back today. Working great and looking great.
Thanks, Uniden
Mike
Thanks, Uniden
Mike
N8TXX
Scanner Enthusiast
Thank you UPMan, that would be awesome if I could get it before 2/23. I'll monitor the status.
yaesumofo
Member
serial number differences
Hello all.
So I sent in my 436 and 536... in seperate boxes.
UNiden has received them, repaired them and shipped them back. Delivery has been delayed by UPS 2x.
In looking at the uniden paperwork I notice one thing which is strange.
The SERIAL numbers on the units uniden is returning to me are different that the ones I sent. are different from the ones
the UNIT serial number is 376260380XXX
THIS IS WHAT IS ON THE RETURN PAPERWORK.
Model: BCD436HP
Serial: 38000XXX
I WONDER WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT.
I have a question for those of you who sent in a 436.
On MY 436 I noticed a TON of Dust and crap under the "screen lens" do any of you have this issue? Does anybody know if UNIDEN has added a gasket to prevent this dust entry?
Is your returned unit free of dust?
Did you receive the same unit you sent?
To be honest while I appriciate that we are able to get the repairs done this whole thing seems like a typical uniden screw up. Heck the "program should not have been necesary!! Even this thread is all over the place in terms of info for end users. And this is supposed to be the best place to get information regarding this repair.
Hell there should be a FAQ related to this program. I can't find one. It could exist I could have missed it.
The release of these radios was a unmitigated disaster.
The fact is these radios should not need to go into repair. This is the SECOND TIME and as a result of a preventable (design) issue.
Paul remind us that this Program is very COSTLY.
TOO BAD do I care for one millisecond how much UNIDEN'S multiple mistakes COST?
Nope I don't care and to be frank its none of our/my business.
Paul speaking for myself I hope it costs UNIDEN a FORTUNE. Maybe the high cost of fixing things as an after thought will teach UNIDEN a lesson about how much better it is to NOT RUSH things to market.
Clearly UNIDEN rushed these products to market. Sending them out with at least three major factory defects.
so yea I hope it costs...
Yaesumofo
Hello all.
So I sent in my 436 and 536... in seperate boxes.
UNiden has received them, repaired them and shipped them back. Delivery has been delayed by UPS 2x.
In looking at the uniden paperwork I notice one thing which is strange.
The SERIAL numbers on the units uniden is returning to me are different that the ones I sent. are different from the ones
the UNIT serial number is 376260380XXX
THIS IS WHAT IS ON THE RETURN PAPERWORK.
Model: BCD436HP
Serial: 38000XXX
I WONDER WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT.
I have a question for those of you who sent in a 436.
On MY 436 I noticed a TON of Dust and crap under the "screen lens" do any of you have this issue? Does anybody know if UNIDEN has added a gasket to prevent this dust entry?
Is your returned unit free of dust?
Did you receive the same unit you sent?
To be honest while I appriciate that we are able to get the repairs done this whole thing seems like a typical uniden screw up. Heck the "program should not have been necesary!! Even this thread is all over the place in terms of info for end users. And this is supposed to be the best place to get information regarding this repair.
Hell there should be a FAQ related to this program. I can't find one. It could exist I could have missed it.
The release of these radios was a unmitigated disaster.
The fact is these radios should not need to go into repair. This is the SECOND TIME and as a result of a preventable (design) issue.
Paul remind us that this Program is very COSTLY.
TOO BAD do I care for one millisecond how much UNIDEN'S multiple mistakes COST?
Nope I don't care and to be frank its none of our/my business.
Paul speaking for myself I hope it costs UNIDEN a FORTUNE. Maybe the high cost of fixing things as an after thought will teach UNIDEN a lesson about how much better it is to NOT RUSH things to market.
Clearly UNIDEN rushed these products to market. Sending them out with at least three major factory defects.
so yea I hope it costs...
Yaesumofo
MStep
Member
I clipped the relative portions of your post above, just to address some specifics. YES, I agree that it is very strange that you received back units with different serial number(s). Was this just with the 436 or with both units?
It's possible that Uniden inadvertently mixed your unit up with someone else's unit during the repair process, especially since you mention that your 436 now has a "TON of Dust and crap under the screen lens".
I would reach out to Uniden with the specifics to see exactly what happened.
Originally Posted by sator1
Question: why is there a difference between the Serial Number embedded in the radio software as opposed to the Serial Number printed on the back of the radio? Just curious.
Answer is from Voyager...Post 10 of this Thread...Page 1
Yes, the SN and ESN are slightly different. I suspect it may have something to do with the fact the ESN is numeric and the SN is alphanumeric (or some similar distinction). You cannot represent Z in a hex format in a single character. In short, the storage medium of data may have necessitated the slight variance.
But, the answer is to use the SN not the ESN.
UNIT serial number is 376260380XXX
My guess...:roll:... This number is an ESN... Not an SN....Bottom line...Its yours.....Where's Voyager when you need him?........(its your dust too)
My guess...:roll:... This number is an ESN... Not an SN....Bottom line...Its yours.....Where's Voyager when you need him?...
.....(its your dust too)
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omrail
Member
38 Days from my door to my door. Would be nice if it did not take 2 weeks to get back to me by going to the other side of the country first. I also like the new light colour. Oh ya never did get a Tracking Number
I would like to get the dim light fixed on my 536HP. Sounds like some have sent there scanners in for just the light fix. Now I'm wondering if I should just do that also, UPMan thoughts?
I would like to get the dim light fixed on my 536HP. Sounds like some have sent there scanners in for just the light fix. Now I'm wondering if I should just do that also, UPMan thoughts?
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What about the RTC on the 536?
UNIT serial number is 376260380XXX
My guess...:roll:... This number is an ESN... Not an SN....Bottom line...Its yours.....Where's Voyager when you need him?...
Sorry. Busy day. Busy week for that matter.
I don't know why the SN would be different. But, a 37xxxxx unit is a VERY early production unit. Maybe it had the earphone issue (if this is a 536) and they decided rather than do so much work they just replaced it as they did with the other earphone-affected units. That's just an educated guess.
Is XXX the same in both cases? The first part of the S/N is the same on all units, so not unusual for the tech to just put in the last 8 (and only unique) digits.
N8TXX
Scanner Enthusiast
My scanner shows "Inline to be Shipped"
Great customer service. It looks like for sure I'll get it back before 2/23.
Looking forward to it!
dak4482
Member
New 536's needing repair???
I am interested in purchasing the 536 but am concerned about this 'REPAIR CAMPAIGN". Are there serial numbers I can check? I went to the Uniden site and the links only send you to queries on existing repairs. If I order a scanner from somewhere how do I know if the one they are going to send me will nedd this recall repair? Thx for any help.
Dan
I am interested in purchasing the 536 but am concerned about this 'REPAIR CAMPAIGN". Are there serial numbers I can check? I went to the Uniden site and the links only send you to queries on existing repairs. If I order a scanner from somewhere how do I know if the one they are going to send me will nedd this recall repair? Thx for any help.
Dan
If you can find one that is a 68xxxxxx series, that should be the newer one. So far there have been no reports about where the newer 536 models start. On the 436 the new ones start somewhere around 580039xx or so and many people are seeing that.
You can always purchase on Amazon, and return it if it's not what you want.
You can always purchase on Amazon, and return it if it's not what you want.
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