help with 536hp programing

[fireman846]

ok ive been looking around and haven't gotten a definitive answer yet. i just got the 536hp to upgrade to be able to listen to my area, they just re-banded to the newer p-25 system. for the life of me i had my 996 for so long its out dated and ive completely forgotten how to get these programmed to the newer frequencies. i seen i can plug it in to the computer and have the newer one programmed thru here. if i do that will it put the newer ones in or how am i to do that? a lil help please i hope i didnt waste my money?! thanks

 

[jonwienke]

Simply update the database in Sentinel. You don't need a RR subscription--updates are included free in the price of the radio.

 

[ecfc127]

Check out these two sites, may help or search youtube, plenty of videos with programming info.

BCDX36HP Sentinel Software Manual
Easier to Read BCD436/536HP Digital Scanner Manual

 

[movinon]

YouTube videos helped me a lot. Plus guys on this forum.

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[USASA]

BC536HP Date wrong

Hi All.

I cant get the 536HP to set the proper date. I put the date in when I got the radio 2 days ago. Now it says 07-25-2017 but the date is 07-26-2017. I am in Colorado, Colorado Springs the time zone setting is -7H. I can not find a Am/Pm setting in the menu. Looking for help. I must be missing something.


Thanks
Al
USASA

 

[jonwienke]

If the AM/PM setting is "missing", you have 24-hour (military) time format set. 1PM is 13, 11PM is 23, etc.

 

[USASA]

BCD536HP wrong date

HI!

Yes, it is a 24 hour clock but the day does not change even when I change it in the radios menu. It stays on the 25th not the 26th. Does anyone have this problem to? UP Man what am I doing wrong (with the radio that is).



Al
U.S.A.S.A.

 

[jonwienke]

Set the time, then the date. Changing the time will not change the date, you have to set the date separately.

Do you have a GPS connected to the scanner?

 

[fireman846]

wow thanks guys sry ive been swamped at work but im going to start checking into everyone of these and see if i can figure it out. thanks again