Uniden BCD436hp Scanner Support Page

UNIDEN BCD436HP SUPPORT PAGE

Most common questions, Videos, & More

HOW TO VIDEOS

Adjusting the Volume & Squelch
Using the Hold Keys
Using the Avoid Key
Adjusting Service Types

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This is a quick video that shows you how to enable/disable the BCD436HP and BCD536HP zip code feature and favorites lists.

This video shows the difference between using the zip code feature and having the scanner preprogrammed for your County. In this video, we use two Uniden BCD436HP digital police scanners, but the same would apply to all Uniden scanners in the home patrol series line.

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This video gives a quick explanation of the BCD436HP and BCD536HP models. These models are essentially the same outside of the body style. If you're interested in purchasing one of these models you can do so on the links below, BCD436HP BCD536HP

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This is a short video that shows the process for replacing Homepatrol series SD CARDS. Here at Bearcat warehouse, we offer two methods of programming. You can send the scanner in for programming (Mail-in) or you can purchase a programmed SD CARD if you have a compatible radio.

This video quickly shows you how to find local frequencies using RadioReference. We also explain which technology is needed to listen in and how to find the desired agencies on the radio itself.

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Frequently asked questions

How to I Turn Full database off

Menu
Set Scan selection
Select lists to monitor
Turn full database and search with scan off
Press the "System" key to go back to scanning

*See our video SDS200 Beginners Guide

Yes, our programming was set up into favorites list so you can still use your full database when desired. After your done you would simply go in your scanner setting and turn the full database back off. Please see instructions below

Menu
Set Scan selection
Select lists to monitor
Turn full database and search with scan off
Press the "System" key to go back to scanning

Custom search is a mode the scanner can be set (Allows youto search the scanners 10 programmed frequency ranges)

To disable Custom Search

Press Menu under ”Search for…”,
Then go to “Edit Custom”.
Once you’re in the “Select Custom” Menu, Set lock outs on
Custom1-10, this will disable all custom searches.

To enable Custom Search

Press Menu. Scroll to Search for... and press E/yes.
Scroll to Custom Search and press E/yes.
You can also start a Custom Search assigned to a QK by
holding on any Channel in Scan Mode and pressing Func then 1, 2, or 3.
To exit Custom Search press to Scan (soft key1).

Sometimes when scanning, the scanner will receive a channel, but you can only hear static. You would need to lock this channel out to continue with normal scanning.

For BCDX36hp and SDS models

To remove this channel double tap the “Avoid Key”.

Scanners are programmed using the database listed on Radioreference.com. We program (Police, Fire, EMS & State police channels). You can put the scanner on hold to dial through all the channels to confirm these are listed in the radio.

To disable “Close call”, Press the menu button, and dial down to close call press down on the olume knob. Then dial down to “Set CC Mode”. With “Off” Selected. Press down on the Volume knob. This will disable close call.

Frequencies used by public safety are subject to change at any time, A good example is when an area transitions to a digital system from analog.

If you aren’t sure contact us

admin@bearcatwarehouse.com
Website Chat service
877-568-7226

Changes are listed on Radioreference, Each county has its own portion of the website. Chages are listed at the top of the respective county page under “Last Updated”. If there are recent changes listed for the channels your interested in re-programming is required. We offer several different programming options, you can find them isted here:

Click here for programming options

The SDS200 has the latest reception technology, making it the best suited to monitor all the current public safety radios systems, most specifically simulcasted radio systems. Additionally, it has a fully customizable color display, & water-resistant body style.

The zip code feature only allows for one zip code to be entered at a time, but it tells the scanner which geographic region of the frequency database to enter—it does not indicate the exact area to be scanned. For monitoring something like a tri-county area, I strongly recommend the Optimization services. They tailor the scanner to a customer's local area rather than thousands of channels based on a geographic region.

DMR, PROVOICE & NXDN are individual digital Radio systems, the manufacturer gives you the option to unlock reception of these systems with the purchase of the software upgrades

No, unfortunately. A Windows PC is required for all Uniden scanners and the software they use.

Click here for instructions

Currently no scanners are able to monitor encrypted signals.

This range will vary based on your location, terrian, & local ransmitting towers. On average 30-50 Miles.

Unfortunately, comparing your radio to someone using Broadcastify isn’t a great comparison. Broadcastify has 2-minute delay scanners that play in real time. The end user broadcasting on Broadcastify uses a scanner with specific programming and location. Essentially, you would have to be in the same area, using the same scanner and programming, to truly compare what you have to a Broadcastify user.

Scanners aren’t Bluetooth compatible, however, we’ve had customers use 3.5MM Bluetooth adapters to sync speakers and other Bluetooth devices to the radio.

We recommend having the squelch on 2

Squelch/Menu Turn to adjust the squelch.

Press to enter Menu Mode.
Press to return one level in Menu Mode.
Press Func then Menu for Search Menu in Search Mode.
Press Func then Menu for Close Call Menu in Close Call Mode.
Press Func then Menu for Weather Menu in Weather Scan.

Squelch/Menu Scroll Control/Function

Press then turn to adjust volume level in Scan Mode.
Press to view battery level.
Press Func then Vol turn to adjust the squelch.
Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu Mode.
Turn to select characters with Data Naming.
Turn to select Scan/Search direction and to continue Scan/Search in Scan/Search Modes.
Turn to scroll Channels or Frequencies in Hold Modes.
Turn in Department Pause to scroll Departments.
Turn in System Pause to scroll Systems.
Turn in Site Pause to scroll Sites in current system.
Turn in Search Pause to select Custom Searches to enable in Search Mode.
Turn to select next or previous recording in Replay Mode.
Turn to resume Close Call Search in Close Call Only Mode.
Turn to start a Quick Search in Close Call Hold Mode.
Turn to select next Weather Channel in Weather Scan.
Turn to select Tone-Outs in Tone-out Standby Mode.

Side Function Button

Press to enter Function Mode for 3 seconds.

Press Menu. Scroll to WX Operation and press E/yes. Scroll to the options below and press E/yes.

Program SAME
Weather Scan
Set Delay Time
Weather Alert
Set Attenuator
Review WX Alerts
WX Alt Priority

Our programming services include all towns, cities, and municipalities within the county you requested for public safety channels such as Police, Fire, EMS, and state police. The scanner does have service-type options in the radio, so they can be turned on and off when desired. So, for example, if you only wanted to hear Fire and EMS for the day, you would turn off all other service types, such as Law, and only leave the ones you want on. Also, keep in mind if there are any channels you ultimately do not like, you can permanently avoid them by double-tapping the avoid button on your scanner