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- Apr 27, 2014
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So I finally took the plunge, dug deep into my wallet, and picked up a 436. I was wondering what the most recent firmware version is, since I may have messed up the initial update process. I am currently running v1.03.00, not sure if the other data is relevant but on the screen it also lists "SUM=11D,M-Ver=1"
When I first hooked it up, it updated the database and then said a firmware update was required. I wasn't thinking, and I had the unit hooked into my usual remote scanner location on the other side of the house running through a 60 foot CAT-5 USB extender, which occasionally drops out making me worry about the update.
When it got to the point where it told me to hit the power button on the scanner, I moved it inside directly to a USB port on the computer. After that nothing happened when I tried to continue, or at least it did not appear to, so I'm wondering if the update took place at all. When I tell Sentinel to check for updates, it says the firmware is current. Scanner is working fine.
Off topic, but while I'm here a quick review after a day's use... very happy with the receiver sensitivity, P25 decoding, and trunk tracking. All seem to be noticeably better when run side by side with a 996XT. As for the interface... they made it so easy so use, they went full circle to the point of being difficult again. There are a number of things I don't like about it compared to the XT, but the only thing that's almost making me think of selling it is the fact that you need to be next to the scanner to program it. So much for true remote control...
When I first hooked it up, it updated the database and then said a firmware update was required. I wasn't thinking, and I had the unit hooked into my usual remote scanner location on the other side of the house running through a 60 foot CAT-5 USB extender, which occasionally drops out making me worry about the update.
When it got to the point where it told me to hit the power button on the scanner, I moved it inside directly to a USB port on the computer. After that nothing happened when I tried to continue, or at least it did not appear to, so I'm wondering if the update took place at all. When I tell Sentinel to check for updates, it says the firmware is current. Scanner is working fine.
Off topic, but while I'm here a quick review after a day's use... very happy with the receiver sensitivity, P25 decoding, and trunk tracking. All seem to be noticeably better when run side by side with a 996XT. As for the interface... they made it so easy so use, they went full circle to the point of being difficult again. There are a number of things I don't like about it compared to the XT, but the only thing that's almost making me think of selling it is the fact that you need to be next to the scanner to program it. So much for true remote control...