Introducing the BCD436HP, the BCD536HP, BCDx36HP Sentinel, and the Siren App

Finally, Scanners for Everyone

The HomePatrol-1 ushered in a new generation of Police Scanners. Finally, anyone who knew their own zip code could easily and quickly be listening to the local action.

But, not everyone liked the HomePatrol-1. "Serious" scanner users who wanted to rack or dash mount their scanner, or people who wanted better portability still had to put up with the arduous process of programming local systems into the scanner, and keeping that program up-to-date as systems changed in response to rebanding, narrowbanding, and system upgrades. And, the database provided by RadioReference , while an excellent resource, isn't for everyone. Some folks want to put in their own channels, in their own format...and include maybe a few channels not yet in the database. And, they want to do that from the front panel.

We've been listening. In addition to keeping up with the major technology shift to APCO Project 25 Phase II in many areas, we wanted to address the faults you found in our current products.

So we are excited to introduce two new scanners and a companion app.

If you haven't watched it already, check out the announcement video:

Between now and the release date, we hope to have several videos that will provide some in-depth examples of how these new scanners work. If you have a suggestion or request for a video walk-through, use theorforum over at The HomePatrol Community

BCD436HP Up Close

The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol-1's ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Simply enter your zip code, and the BCD436HP will quickly select and scan channels in your local area. Here is a quick rundown of the BCD436HP's major features.

- 4 Gigabyte microSD card holds the entire USA and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording.

- Programmable Alert LED lets you set a specific color to alert you when a channel becomes active.

- TrunkTracker V with support for APCO Project 25 Phase I and Phase II, X2-TDMA, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR Trunked Radio Systems

- Quick Key access to 100 Favorites Lists, 100 Systems per Favorites List, and 100 Departments per System.

- Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges.

- Analysis Modes include Band Scope, RF Power Plot, Trunked System Analysis, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder.

- Flexible Easy Channel Selection using Zip Code or GPS and Service Types — just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell the BCD436HP where you are and let it do the rest.

- Easy Scan Control using the dedicated System, Department and Channel Hold buttons.

- Complete Front-Panel Programmability — create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the main database as a starting point or program your systems from scratch.

- Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted systems, departments, or channels while allowing you to restore them by cycling power.

- Backlight-on-Squelch option allows the backlight to remain on during an entire transmission.

- Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings.

- Trunked and Conventional Channel Priority with Priority Do-Not-Disturb

- Close Call® RF Capture with Do-Not-Disturb automatically tunes the scanner to nearby transmissions without interrupting reception in progress.

- NOAA Weather Alert with SAME

- Two-Tone Paging with up to 32 tone slots

- Flexible Scanning — scan from any combination of the main database and Favorites Lists

- Included Sentinel Software makes database and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists.

- USB PC Connectivity - Serial GPS input for location-based scanning using the Uniden GC-GPSK or other compatible GPS receiver.

- 3 AA Battery Operation provides up to 8 hours of operation.

- SMA-type antenna.

- 192 x 160-Pixel Dot-Matrix Display

- Select/Volume/Squelch multi-control

- Side-actuated Function and Menu controls

- Backlit Display and Keypad

- Rotating Belt Clip

- Rugged construction with Rubber Side and Bottom Impact areas to improve impact resistance.

- Printed manual in the box with online updates.

Available January, 2014

BCD536HP Mobile, Wifi, and More

TheBCD536HP is Uniden's new flagship mobile scanner...which incorporates two firsts. Like the BCD436HP, it is the first standard mobile scanner to include the ease of use of the HomePatrol-style database; simply enter your zip code and away you go. But, the BCD536HP adds to that WiFi connectivity, allowing you to listen to and control your scanner using your smartphone or tablet...from anywhere in your home, vehicle, or around the world.

4 Gigabyte microSD card holds the entire USA and Canada database of radio systems, plus leaves room for hundreds of hours of audio recording.

Programmable Alert LED lets you set a specific color to alert you when a channel becomes active.

TrunkTracker V with support for APCO Project 25 Phase I and Phase II, X2-TDMA, Motorola, EDACS, and LTR Trunked Radio Systems

Quick Key access to 100 Favorites Lists, 100 Systems per Favorites List, and 100 Departments per System.

Discovery Modes help you find new channels on trunked systems and frequency ranges.

Analysis Modes include Band Scope, RF Power Plot, Trunked System Analysis, and EDACS/LTR LCN Finder.

Flexible Easy Channel Selection using Zip Code or GPS and Service Types — just pick the kinds of channels you want to hear and tell the BCD536HP where you are and let it do the rest.

Easy Scan Control using the dedicated System, Department and Channel Hold buttons.

Complete Front-Panel Programmability — create custom Favorites Lists either using systems from the main database as a starting point or program your systems from scratch.

Temporary Avoid lets you quickly silence unwanted systems, departments, or channels while allowing you to restore them by cycling power.

Backlight-on-Squelch option allows the backlight to remain on during an entire transmission.

Date/Time indication on display with time stamping for recordings.

Trunked and Conventional Channel Priority with Priority Do-Not-Disturb

Close Call® RF Capture with Do-Not-Disturb automatically tunes the scanner to nearby transmissions without interrupting reception in progress.

NOAA Weather Alert with SAME

Two-Tone Paging with up to 32 tone slots

Flexible Scanning — scan from any combination of the main database and Favorites Lists

Included Sentinel Software makes database and firmware updates simple. Also allows you to create, edit, and manage your Favorites Lists.

USB PC Connectivity

Serial GPS input for location-based scanning useing the Uniden BC-GPSK or other compatible GPS receiver.

64 x 288-Pixel Dot-Matrix Display

Backlit Display and Keypad

Printed manual in the box with online updates.

Available January, 2014

Uniden's Siren App is the first-ever app that allows you to directly control and listen to your scanner. Connect the BCD536HP in infrastructure mode to your home's wireless access point and access it using your smartphone or tablet from anywhere in your house...or anywhere in the world where you have an internet connection.

Or, set the BCD536HP to operate as an access point, and use your smartphone or tablet as a remote head, even when you are away from other internet connections.

The Uniden Siren app gives you freedom like never before to roam around your house or around the country, while still keeping completely in touch with and in control of your scanner. We are still working on this exciting development, so stay tuned for more information before product release.Here you go! BCD436-536HPOM_EN_10182013.pdf

Note that we are still adding features that aren't yet documented...watch for an updated O/M, too.

Post-Launch Materials

Spec Sheets

To get post-launch materials (drivers, software, firmware updates, etc.) go to:Here are the specification sheets for the scanners.