Software upgrade ? BCD436HP

[marct63]

Looking for some input to maximize the scanning capabilities of my BCD436HP, as far adding ProVoice EDACS, DMR and NXDN. Can they be downloaded one upgrade at a time over a period of time or do they all kind of work together. Can’t justify purchasing all at one time so looking to do over a couple months. I live in the Greater Hartford, CT area and my scanner interests are Police, Fire & EMS. Any ideas which one is going to serve better by downloading first. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bravo14]

If adding DMR Provoice NXDN you'll need to log into myUniden - Customer Product Registration and Support Area and register the 436hp and you'll see get xxx key click on that and a window will pop up.

 

[ShyFlyer]

As long as your 436 has fairly recent firmware (I recommend using Sentinel to ensure you have the most recent), you have the capability for ProVoice, DMR, and NXDN. However, unless you purchase an unlock key for each type of digital voice, they are locked and your scanner will not properly decode those types of systems.

You can purchase all, some, or just one unlock code at a time, as your needs, wants, and/or budget dictate.

 

[sallen07]

Can they be downloaded one upgrade at a time over a period of time or do they all kind of work together.

They aren't downloads. You go to Uniden's site and purchase keys that are then entered into the scanner using the front panel.

But each one is separate, and doesn't require the others to function.

I live in the Greater Hartford, CT area and my scanner interests are Police, Fire & EMS. Any ideas which one is going to serve better by downloading first.

https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=305

That's where you are, yes? I see a couple DMR frequencies used by colleges, if that interests you.

I also see this system, which is EDACS:

https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=1023

But according to the DB there are only a couple digital talk groups, which is what the ProVoice upgrade is for.

I do see a couple DMR trunking systems listed in the database, but they don't seem to be used for Police/Fire/EMS.

So based on the database, you really don't need *any* of the upgrades to listen to the things that interest you. If you want to branch out, I would start with either DMR or NXDN but keep in mind that a lot of the traffic that uses those digital formats is business related.

 

[doctordialtone]

I live in the Greater Hartford, CT area and my scanner interests are Police, Fire & EMS.

You shouldn't need ANY upgrades or add-ons to monitor Police, Fire and EMS from there. (I am in CT)

 

[marct63]

They aren't downloads. You go to Uniden's site and purchase keys that are then entered into the scanner using the front panel.

But each one is separate, and doesn't require the others to function.



https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=305

That's where you are, yes? I see a couple DMR frequencies used by colleges, if that interests you.

I also see this system, which is EDACS:

https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=1023

But according to the DB there are only a couple digital talk groups, which is what the ProVoice upgrade is for.

I do see a couple DMR trunking systems listed in the database, but they don't seem to be used for Police/Fire/EMS.

So based on the database, you really don't need *any* of the upgrades to listen to the things that interest you. If you want to branch out, I would start with either DMR or NXDN but keep in mind that a lot of the traffic that uses those digital formats is business related.

Thank you for the assistance, greatly appreciated

 

[marct63]

As long as your 436 has fairly recent firmware (I recommend using Sentinel to ensure you have the most recent), you have the capability for ProVoice, DMR, and NXDN. However, unless you purchase an unlock key for each type of digital voice, they are locked and your scanner will not properly decode those types of systems.

You can purchase all, some, or just one unlock code at a time, as your needs, wants, and/or budget dictate.

Thank you for the assistance, greatly appreciated

 

[marct63]

If adding DMR Provoice NXDN you'll need to log into myUniden - Customer Product Registration and Support Area and register the 436hp and you'll see get xxx key click on that and a window will pop up.

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Thank you

 

[marct63]

You shouldn't need ANY upgrades or add-ons to monitor Police, Fire and EMS from there. (I am in CT)

Thank you