BCD436HP Firmware update

[stingray327]

Yes, it can. Go here: Index of /files/firmwares/436 download the firmware that you want, connect your scanner in mass storage mode, copy the firmware file into the firmware directory, and restart your scanner.

Doesn't the Sentinel Program automatically do the most current updates?

 

[Voyager]

Some people want to try older firmware for one reason or another. I would say overall the latest is the best so far, but there are a few systems out there that reportedly perform better on older firmware.

 

[dallascowboys]

BCD436HP Firmware Update

I updated my BCD436HP about two weeks ago I love the updated Firmware everything that is in my county Houston city of Dothan Alabama is working great, but just remember once the update is finished you will need to reset your clock and the backlight , again great update with the firmware. NO PROBLEMS HERE.

 

[joeuser]

Still holding off, although if we can safely roll back - I wouldn't be so cautious... I guess I'd like to know if the older firmware will be available & stable before I jump in.

 

[612345]

Gentlemen:

Thank you for all the useful information posted on this forum. I was one needing to return to the 436’s firmware version 1.03. I upgraded to the 1.05 firmware and noticed the signal becoming garbled on occasion while listening the Ohio MARCS Cuyahoga County simulcast. Using the info proved by KD7EIR I was able to go back to 1.03 and immediately noticed improved results.

Again, thanks to all.

 

[Voyager]

Just curious if you modified the P25 decode settings in your scanner, and if so did you reset them when using the latest firmware?

 

[612345]

On the 1.05 I had a manual "6" setting. On the 1.03 I leave it on auto.

 

[Voyager]

Did you try Auto on 1.05?

 

[612345]

Yes, both ways on each version firmware. The Motorola MARCS p-25 system surrounding Cuyahoga, Lake Counties has seventeen simulcast sites. The 436 and its stock rubber duck antenna is working better with the 1.03 firmware.

 

[dallascowboys]

BCD436

Did not know that we had to change it. how do you change to 6 or auto ?

 

[budevans]

Did not know that we had to change it. how do you change to 6 or auto ?

If you aren't having a P25 Simulcast decode issue, then you don't need to change the P25 settings.

Firmware 1.05 fixed an issue with the P25 Auto setting not working properly. For most users Firmware 1.05 improves the P25 decode when using the Auto setting.

A small number of users have reported degraded P25 decode with the 1.05 Firmware. Some of those users have reverted back to Firmware 1.03 and found their P25 decoded improved back to the prior acceptable level.

 

[dallascowboys]

BCD436HP

Ok thanks for the info, was lost there for a bit, when i did my update my scanner seemed to be working better than it was, just got lost for a second on what needed to be done this was my first ever update with a scanner new to digital and stuff. Again thanks for the info.

 

[Voyager]

A small number of users have reported degraded P25 decode with the 1.05 Firmware. Some of those users have reverted back to Firmware 1.03 and found their P25 decoded improved back to the prior acceptable level.

And I think I read that a couple of those few found that resetting their P25 settings to default made 1.05 better than 1.03 with custom settings.

(Hence my questions)