New to the Sentinel Software

[aprswatcher]

I am new to the Sentinel software and after a few hours of "learning" and few mistakes I was able to program my new BCD536.
I am monitoring the Montana Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) trunked statewide system.
I am located in Lewistown. I have programmed in 3 sites, but am only able to copy 2 of them, all 3 are within range, and I also
have these same sites programmed into my Pro-96, Pro-2096, and TRX-1 they all receive them well. I am able to copy the control channels from
all 3 sites with good signal strength.
I have these 3 sites programmed into my favorites list, Highwood Baldy approx 64 miles to my West, Lewistown approx.
19 miles to my North, Judith Peak approx. 30 to my NNE.
As the 536 scans the departments I am able to see the Highwood and Lewistown sites but not the Judith Peak site on the display, and I have yet to see
any comms with Judith Peak site showing on the display.
I am sure this is a simple setting/range I have overlooked.
BTW I am monitoring the Great Falls Fire/EMS, MHP from Great Falls and Havre, talkgroups.
Thanks for your time!
73, Rex

 

[tvengr]

Please export a HPE file of your favorites list and attach it so that I can check it for any problems.

 

[phask]

You can also use analyse to see if it even receives that site.

If you have location control enabled, ensure your range covers the site.

 

[aprswatcher]

Thanks for the help! I went to the “analyze” function and checked the Judith Peak site, nothing was being received on the
control channel that I downloaded from RR. I looked back through some old Pro96com logging and found a different control channel.
I added the new CC to the Sentinel software for all my sites in my favorites list. I am now receiving the Judith Peak site.
Thanks for the help! I am still learning this new scanner.
I have submitted the new CC for the site to the RR administrators.
73, Rex

 

[K4EET]

Good job Rex! You are going to like that Uniden BCD536HP scanner too.

Merry Christmas!

73, Dave K4EET