Looking to replace Homepatrol 2 Need NXDN got the upgrade from Uniden for $49.49 Was told on the phone it would do the NXDN . Looking at BCD 536 HP . My profile is 76 years old CB radio KOM 9537 ,Last experience with scanners they had crystals . Got the HP 2 with zip code programing what could go wrong? Is the BCD 536 old stock? do I have a easy cheaper choice?
Getting a new scanner
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Akuriko
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Welcome to the forums Sandy, if you just need a NXDN scanner then there is a conventional nontrunking scanner that came out, its new by Uniden called the 160/260
here is the web page to check out it has ndxn and dmr already built in, and it is cheaper then spending $549.99 to $649.99 for a 536
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here is the web page to check out it has ndxn and dmr already built in, and it is cheaper then spending $549.99 to $649.99 for a 536
BCD160DN/BCD260DN: - Is this a new Uniden model? BCD260DN
I found this on the Uniden website: https://uniden.com/products/bcd260dn-radio-scanner Is this a new model?
Akuriko
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and here is this if your interested
uniden.com
uniden.com
BCD160DN Radio Scanner
With a mission to make life better, Uniden is creating easy-to-use, affordable, cutting-edge technology you trust.
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BCD260DN Base Scanner
With a mission to make life better, Uniden is creating easy-to-use, affordable, cutting-edge technology you trust.
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My location is Cherokee County SC zip 29341 think I require NXDN trucking scanner . Thanks!
Akuriko
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Cherokee County, South Carolina (SC) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Cherokee County, South Carolina (SC)
www.radioreference.com
for your county
Akuriko
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it looks like you want to listen to Carolina fleet talks
FleetTalk Carolinas Trunking System, Various, Multi-State
FleetTalk Carolinas Trunking System Profile
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Akuriko
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Carolina fleet talk requires a trunked scanner if it's trunked and nxdn, I would also look into your area before settling for a 536 to do the job, you may and I suspect you have simulcast in your area so I would recommend the following scanners for it, since a lot of areas have simulcast problems.
uniden.com
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to buy a scanner and add nxdn or dmr these will work, but there are add-ons and only besides the SDS I posted the next 2 is database with all zip codes in Canada and in the USA.
uniden.com
uniden.com
the last 2 are cheaper but require software to program then you buy the ndxn upgrades.
uniden.com
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SDS100
Uniden creates another first with the SDS100 True I/Q™ Scanner and Digital TrunkTracker communications receiver that incorporates the HomePatrol database of all known radio systems in the USA and Canada. Programming it can be as simple as entering your zip code.
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SDS200
The Bearcat SDS200 has all the same high-performance features as the handheld SDS100 scanner plus much more. Featuring TrunkTracker X technology and free Sentinel software keeps the scanner up to date for as long as you have the scanner.
uniden.com
to buy a scanner and add nxdn or dmr these will work, but there are add-ons and only besides the SDS I posted the next 2 is database with all zip codes in Canada and in the USA.
BCD536HP
HomePatrol technology makes the BCD536HP Uniden's easiest-to-program mobile professional scanner. Plus, the Wi-Fi feature lets you use the exclusive Uniden Siren App on your smartphone or tablet to access your scanner from anywhere in your home or vehicle.
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BCD436HP
The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol-1's ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Plus, Uniden's exclusive Close Call® RF Capture feature, GPS Connectivity, Extra-Large Display, Radio System Analysis and Discover Modes put the most advanced scanner features ever...
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the last 2 are cheaper but require software to program then you buy the ndxn upgrades.
BCD996P2 Digital Mobile Scanner
The BCD996P2 comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. It includes support for digital systems, including the latest APCO Project 25 Phase II systems. Product Overview TrunkTracker V - Follows...
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BCD325P2
The BCD325P2 comes equipped with Uniden exclusive features like Advanced Dynamic Memory System, Close Call RF® Capture Technology, and GPS compatibility. It also includes support for the latest APCO Project 25 Phase II systems.
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What is it that you’re wanting to upgrade from the home patrol 2?
It won’t do NXDN.
Ok. The 325P2/996p2 will be the cheapest to buy.
wtp
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| 407 (197) | Gaffney | Cherokee, SC | 453.5625c | 453.925 | 463.6375 | 464.150 | 464.575 | 464.925 | |
| 408 (198) | Blacksburg | Cherokee, SC | 451.700 | 452.125 | 461.425 | 462.1625c | 463.250 | 463.750 | 464.6875 |
| 417 (1A1) | Thicketty Mtn | Cherokee, SC | 451.400 | 452.225 | 461.250 | 462.400 | 463.2875 | 463.7725 | 463.9125c |
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| 418 (1A2) | Draytonville | Cherokee, SC | 461.225 | 461.675 | 463.2125 | 464.025 | 464.475 | 464.8625c |
While the 536HP (or it's handheld sibling the 436HP) is not the 'latest & greatest, it uses the same memory structure as what you are used to on your HP-2. If you are using a Favorites list on your HP-2, you can export that into an *.hpe file using the Sentinel version for your HP-2. The 536HP also uses Sentinel, but a different version. However, the exported file from your HP-2 can be imported into the 536HP's version of Sentinel.
The 536HP has features that your HP-2 does not, such as the ability to set an alert LED when a specific channel (conventional frequency or trunked system talkgroup) receives traffic, the alert LED can be set to come on. You have several colors available; I use red for fire channels, yellow for EMS, and cyan (a light blue) for law enforcement. But you can use whatever combination you want.
For the 536HP, you can set quick keys so that you can easily toggle a given department or group of channels on or off very easily.
Those would be cheaper than the 536HP, but since the OP currently has an HP-2, the programming structure will be familiar, easing programming.
Thanks to all that have commented on my post .
