BCD436HP/BCD536HP: BCD43HP programming

[KQ7D]

I've got a BCD436HP and just realized I can update the firmware. I know nothing of Sentinel, yet. Is this only with Windows or is there a Mac version?

Thanks,
Doug

 

[KK4JUG]

Windows only.

 

[KQ7D]

Ok. I can used my wife's computer.

Do I need a special cable?

 

[RMason]

Ok. I can used my wife's computer.

Do I need a special cable?

The BCD436hp uses a standard USB mini cable for programming. If your scanner was purchased new, the cable should have been provided.

See here for instructions for updating the firmware using sentinel: https://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/Unidenman4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate
The scanner will need to be in Mass Storage Mode before updating the firmware.

 

[KQ7D]

The BCD436hp uses a standard USB mini cable for programming. If your scanner was purchased new, the cable should have been provided.

See here for instructions for updating the firmware using sentinel: https://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/Unidenman4/BCD436HPFirmwareUpdate
The scanner will need to be in Mass Storage Mode before updating the firmware.

Thank you.

 

[fxdscon]

I've got a BCD436HP and just realized I can update the firmware. I know nothing of Sentinel, yet. Is this only with Windows or is there a Mac version?

Thanks,
Doug

Page 16 of the owner's manual gives instructions for updating both the firmware and the database in your scanner using the Sentinel software.

The database updates are available every Monday.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I know nothing of Sentinel, yet.

The easier to read manual has you covered. Also plenty of resources right here on the forums at your disposal. Search and you shall receive