Setup, Guides & Resources
Get your BCD536HP programmed for the way you actually listen
This is a permanent listening station for many owners. If it's going to sit beside your computer or live in your vehicle every day, it's worth setting up the agencies and Favorites Lists properly.
Option 1: Have Zip Scanners handle everything
Our recommendation for most buyers. Tell us where the BCD536HP will be used and which agencies matter to you.
Our technicians research compatible local radio systems, select the right departments and organize the available channels into Favorites Lists. We'll also tell you if difficult simulcast makes the SDS200 a better purchase.
Add Expert Programming and skip the time you'd otherwise spend learning the software.
We can help program compatible scanners purchased elsewhere, too.
Programming can't bypass encryption or guarantee reception where suitable signals aren't available.
Option 2: Do it yourself
You'll need a Windows PC, free Uniden Sentinel software, accurate local radio data and time to understand systems, sites, departments, talkgroups and Quick Keys.
It's rewarding if you enjoy learning the details. Download free BCD536HP Sentinel to try the workflow first. If you'd rather just listen, our technicians can take care of it.
Official Uniden BCD536HP resources
Manufacturer manuals, software downloads, firmware changes and Wi-Fi instructions.
Zip Scanners guides & tutorials
We explain scanner programming in normal human English rather than making you study an engineering textbook.
Watch & learn
These two videos play right here on the product page, so you can learn without losing your place.
More BCD536HP videos
Mark's Scanners: An owner reference worth bookmarking
The design looks like something from the dial-up internet era. The instructions are excellent. Mark digs into menus, Quick Keys, settings, programming and the features most people forget exist.
RadioReference: Help from actual owners
RadioReference has years of discussion about digital reception, programming and BCD536HP networking. It's a useful place to start when your radio does something unexpected.
Advanced Wi-Fi and remote listening
Local Wi-Fi connections and listening remotely over the internet aren't the same thing. Before relying on the BCD536HP's network features, confirm your devices, software and network configuration are compatible.
Remote setups may require additional software, network configuration and appropriate security controls.
Owner opinions and reviews
Specs tell you what a radio can do. Other owners can tell you what it's like living with the thing.