BCD436HP/BCD536HP: Sentinel and NXDN Programming Help Please

[BobFam]

I just got the NXDN upgrade for my BCD436HP. I am lost in programming it for NXDN.

I want to make a favorites list for several Los Angeles NXDN sites like AAA, BNSF RR, City of Hope, Union Pacific RR, etc.

I have the NXDN search info for the area. There is an import tool to import it into Sentinel but I don't understand it. It says to copy the list into Clipboard.

How exactly do I selectively add several of the sites into SentineL

I know how to make favorites lists. Can I do it like this:

Los Angeles NXDN Sites List?

Then add a system name like NXDN. Then add departments like AAA, BNSF RR, City of Hope, Union Pacific RR, etc. and then add channels?

How do I import the Clipboard info into the lists? It looks like the formatting is different than Sentinel wants even though I have Sentinel checked.

Sorry for my lack of knowledge on NXDN and Sentinel.

Thanks, Bob.

 

[jonwienke]

First question, trunked or conventional?

 

[hiegtx]

I just got the NXDN upgrade for my BCD436HP. I am lost in programming it for NXDN.

I want to make a favorites list for several Los Angeles NXDN sites like AAA, BNSF RR, City of Hope, Union Pacific RR, etc.

I have the NXDN search info for the area. There is an import tool to import it into Sentinel but I don't understand it. It says to copy the list into Clipboard.

How exactly do I selectively add several of the sites into SentineL

I know how to make favorites lists. Can I do it like this:

Los Angeles NXDN Sites List?

Then add a system name like NXDN. Then add departments like AAA, BNSF RR, City of Hope, Union Pacific RR, etc. and then add channels?

How do I import the Clipboard info into the lists? It looks like the formatting is different than Sentinel wants even though I have Sentinel checked.

Sorry for my lack of knowledge on NXDN and Sentinel.

Thanks, Bob.

If conventional frequencies, you have the option of creating a 'clipboard ready' set of data, formatted for Sentinel, using the Digital Frequency Search website.

Digital Frequency Quick Import

Search and identify digital radio frequencies by location and import results into programming software for Whistler and Uniden radio scanners.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

Of course, that site will only show you who is licensed for DMR or NXDN, which means that it's likely some of the search results will be licensees authorized to use one of those formats, but not currently doing so.

 

[BobFam]

First question, trunked or conventional?

Thanks. Here is an example of the NXDN search for the Auto Club at NXDN Frequency Search Results

150.905	FB	75	AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	WPIZ925​	MOUNT WILSON	IG​	APPLICANT IS AN ASSOCIATION OF OWNERS OF PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES PROVIDING EMERGENCY ROAD SERVIES TO ITS MEMBERS
150.905	MO	75	AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	WPIZ925​	MOUNT WILSON	IG​	APPLICANT IS AN ASSOCIATION OF OWNERS OF PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES PROVIDING EMERGENCY ROAD SERVIES TO ITS MEMBERS
150.92	FB	75	AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	WPIZ925​	MOUNT WILSON	IG​	APPLICANT IS AN ASSOCIATION OF OWNERS OF PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES PROVIDING EMERGENCY ROAD SERVIES TO ITS MEMBERS
150.92	MO	75	AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	WPIZ925​	MOUNT WILSON	IG​	APPLICANT IS AN ASSOCIATION OF OWNERS OF PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES PROVIDING EMERGENCY ROAD SERVIES TO ITS MEMBERS

I don't know if thy are conventional or trunked. That site says they can be imported into Sentinel but the import procedure does not work. Bob.

 

[BobFam]

If conventional frequencies, you have the option of creating a 'clipboard ready' set of data, formatted for Sentinel, using the Digital Frequency Search website.

Digital Frequency Quick Import

Search and identify digital radio frequencies by location and import results into programming software for Whistler and Uniden radio scanners.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

Of course, that site will only show you who is licensed for DMR or NXDN, which means that it's likely some of the search results will be licensees authorized to use one of those formats, but not currently doing so.

Thanks. I have not figured out the import feature. When I try pasting into Sentinel I get an error and the format is not what Sentinel wants. Bob.

 

[ka3jjz]

One thing here; those marked with 'MO' are, I think, mobiles and you would need to be pretty close to hear them....Mike

 

[BobFam]

One thing here; those marked with 'MO' are, I think, mobiles and you would need to be pretty close to hear them....Mike

Thanks. My question is how to program any of them in Sentinel for use on my BCD436Hp. Bob.

 

[hiegtx]

Thanks. I have not figured out the import feature. When I try pasting into Sentinel I get an error and the format is not what Sentinel wants. Bob.

Take a look at the "Import Instructions" for Sentinel.

Quick Import Search Results

Radio frequency database search tool to identify NXDN voice users by county and state.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

The attached file is for all NXDN licenses in LA County. These are in a format for a conventional system, Pull up the same export on the site for a breakdown of which are mobile frequencies (MO), and whether they are licensed as conventional or trunked.

You can extract the *.hpe file from the zipped, then import into Sentinel. Once in Sentinel, you can cut and paste channels into conventional systems, or into 'sites' for trunked systems.

 

[u2brent]

Appears to be conventional, and is likely part of this system listed in the db.. (although authorized for NXDN, likely not using that emission)

RR Database Home

The most complete database of radio communications data

www.radioreference.com

FCC Callsign WPIZ925 (AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

FCC Callsign WPIZ925 (AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

www.radioreference.com

Businesses (Los Angeles County) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Businesses (Los Angeles County)

www.radioreference.com

150.90500

KMK619 Canceled

RM

114.8 PL

AAA

Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA)

FM

Business

 

[BobFam]

Take a look at the "Import Instructions" for Sentinel.

Quick Import Search Results

Radio frequency database search tool to identify NXDN voice users by county and state.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

The attached file is for all NXDN licenses in LA County. These are in a format for a conventional system, Pull up the same export on the site for a breakdown of which are mobile frequencies (MO), and whether they are licensed as conventional or trunked.

You can extract the *.hpe file from the zipped, then import into Sentinel. Once in Sentinel, you can cut and paste channels into conventional systems, or into 'sites' for trunked systems.

Thanks a lot. I'll try it and look at the structure.Regards, Bob.

 

[BobFam]

Appears to be conventional, and is likely part of this system listed in the db.. (although authorized for NXDN, likely not using that emission)

RR Database Home

The most complete database of radio communications data

www.radioreference.com

FCC Callsign WPIZ925 (AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

FCC Callsign WPIZ925 (AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)

www.radioreference.com

Businesses (Los Angeles County) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Businesses (Los Angeles County)

www.radioreference.com

150.90500

KMK619 Canceled

RM

114.8 PL

AAA

Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA)

FM

Business

Thanks.

Take a look at the "Import Instructions" for Sentinel.

Quick Import Search Results

Radio frequency database search tool to identify NXDN voice users by county and state.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

The attached file is for all NXDN licenses in LA County. These are in a format for a conventional system, Pull up the same export on the site for a breakdown of which are mobile frequencies (MO), and whether they are licensed as conventional or tru

Take a look at the "Import Instructions" for Sentinel.

Quick Import Search Results

Radio frequency database search tool to identify NXDN voice users by county and state.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

The attached file is for all NXDN licenses in LA County. These are in a format for a conventional system, Pull up the same export on the site for a breakdown of which are mobile frequencies (MO), and whether they are licensed as conventional or trunked.

You can extract the *.hpe file from the zipped, then import into Sentinel. Once in Sentinel, you can cut and paste channels into conventional systems, or into 'sites' for trunked systems.

Thanks Steve. I appreciate it. Works GREAT! Bob.
nked.

You can extract the *.hpe file from the zipped, then import into Sentinel. Once in Sentinel, you can cut and paste channels into conventional systems, or into 'sites' for trunked systems.

 

[BobFam]

Take a look at the "Import Instructions" for Sentinel.

Quick Import Search Results

Radio frequency database search tool to identify NXDN voice users by county and state.

digitalfrequencysearch.com

The attached file is for all NXDN licenses in LA County. These are in a format for a conventional system, Pull up the same export on the site for a breakdown of which are mobile frequencies (MO), and whether they are licensed as conventional or trunked.

You can extract the *.hpe file from the zipped, then import into Sentinel. Once in Sentinel, you can cut and paste channels into conventional systems, or into 'sites' for trunked systems.

Thanks Steve. I appreciate it. Works fine, Bob.