Uniden BCD436HP Firmware Updates & software setup order...
I have a BCD436HP. Firmware version out of the box is: 1.09.02
For a new system selection the owner’s manual shows 6 New System type options: P25 Trunk, P25 X2-TDMA, P25 One Frequency, Motorola, EDACS, LTR, and Conventional.
When programming it with Pro Scan software (V16.3), the software lists a few more: MotoTRBO, DMR One Frequency, NXDN Trunk, and NXDN One Frequency. I guess Pro Scan is ready for these decryption upgrades?
ProVoice is not in the Pro Scan system options list, so does Pro Scan include this ProVoice option once installed in the radio?
I have no problem setting up Conventional and P25 systems and sending to the scanner. They are easy enough to program. Getting the “tree” for systems, freqs, and TGIDs right (in that order) for P25 was the toughest part. Done. Backing up my SD card data is a breeze.
I think I have to register the ESN with Uniden, then update the radio’s firmware to V 3.0 with Sentinel before getting the decrypt upgrades. Seems the best way to go.
Am I doing right so far?
Before updating the firmware I should back up the SD card, so I don’t lose my favorites. After updating the firmware, I can then buy the decrypt upgrades and install them. There is plenty of info online as to how to upgrade firmware, but nothing I can find as to how to install the decrypt upgrades. I’m hoping Uniden didn’t drop the ball here on decrypt installations.
I plan to buy these (3): ProVoice, NXDN, and DMR decrypt upgrades as they probably won’t come in the free firmware upgrade. Is there any specific install order for decrypts?
I’d like to do it all, so are there any other NEW decrypt types I’m missing?
Can anyone tell me HOW to install these decrypt upgrades?
After the decrypt, upgrades are installed, I’ll need a few pointers as to how to program NXDN, ProVoice, and DMR systems…
Are they all about the same ‘data tree’ as P25?
What additional data will I need to plug in beyond P25 with the software to get these decrypt systems working?
Is there a standard method of programming for decrypt systems?
I prefer to do all programming manually because I learn a lot more that way, and can arrange favs & groups in the “data tree” to my own liking with the best scanning performance.
Incidentally, I didn’t get Uniden’s National Database or even an SD card with my scanner, so how or where can I get Uniden’s ‘National Database’?
Anybody got a link?
Are the decrypt software options installed in the radio, or are they installed to the SD card?
Curious - Better to know ahead of time… If I ever have to do a ‘factory reset’ - (if that is possible) - With this scanner, will I permanently LOSE the decrypt and firmware upgrades?
Are these decrypt upgrades legal?
Is there a possibility firmware upgrades and decrypts can damage my scanner during install or when in use?
Again, better to know ahead of time…
SO FAR, SO GOOD…