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Uniden BCD436HP HomePatrol Series Digital Handheld Scanner. TrunkTracker V, Simple Programming, S.A.M.E. Emergency/Weather Alert, Covers USA and Canada

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Color: BCD436HP


Style: Base/Mobile Scanner


Features

  • The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol-1 ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Plus, Uniden's exclusive Close Call RF Capture feature, GPS Connectivity, Extra-Large Display, Radio System Analysis and Discover Modes put the most advanced scanner features ever right in the palm of your hand.
  • Simple to operate, no programming needed. Simply turn it on, enter your zip code, and TrunkTracker V does the rest.
  • This user-friendly digital scanner will immediately begin receiving communications used by Public Safety, Police, Fire, EMS, Ambulance, Aircraft, Military, Weather, and more.Scan Speed - 85 channels per second
  • This functionality is made possible by combining the rich radio system database from Radio Reference with Uniden's patented radio system selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems in the USA/Canada.
  • Whether it is across town or across the street, the BCD436HP keeps you informed. Now with the largest display on the market and more advanced features, the BCD436HP makes a superior unit for the scanner enthusiast..Instant Replay Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions..Custom Alerts You can program your scanner to alert when you receive, a Channel or Unit ID, a Close Call hit, an ID is transmitted with an Emergency Alert, or a Tone-out hit. For each alert in the scanner, you can select from 9 different tone patterns, 15 volume settings, 7 colors, and 3 flash patterns.
  • How can we help? Uniden Customer Support web site is designed to conveniently walk you through product setup and troubleshooting, Web site: . Contact customer support at email: or phone: .

Description

"The BCD436HP is the first scanner to incorporate the HomePatrol-1's ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Plus, Uniden's exclusive Close Call RF Capture feature, GPS Connectivity, Extra-Large Display, Radio System Analysis and Discover Modes put the most advanced scanner features ever right in the palm of your hand. The LCD backlit keypad elluminates the keys and screen helps you make favorite lists quick and easy to setup. The department/site Quick Keys makes for a quick call or tagging the system/channel number. There are five different frequencies that are covered with the BCD436HP (25-512 MHz, 758-824 MHz, 849-869 MHz, 894-960 MHz, 1240-1300 MHz). Other features: TrunkTracker V, APCO 25 phase I and phase II, X2-TDMA, CTCSS/DCS rapid decoding, P25 NAC decoding and simple-to-use Sentinel PC software to keep your scanner's database and firmware up to date. Receives conventional and the following types of trunked channels: •Motorola Type I •Motorola Type II •Motorola Type IIi Hybrid •Motorola Type II Smartnet •Motorola Type II Smartzone •Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink •Motorola Type II VOC •LTR Standard •Project 25 Standard •Motorola X2-TDMA •P25 Phase I and Phase II •EDACS Standard (Wide) •EDACS Narrowband (Narrow) •EDACS Networked (Wide/Narrow) •EDACS ESK On the following frequencies: (25-512 MHz) (758-960 MHz) (excluding cellular telephone bands) (1.24 – 1.3 GHz) ". Favorites List, System, and Department/Site Quick Keys. Range control – lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner will search for channels in favorites lists and the database.

Specs & Other Info

Specification Details
Product Type: Document Scanner
Craftsmanship by: Uniden
Model: BCD436HP
Available Interfaces: USB compatible
Product Size (LxWxH): 3.8 x 2.4 x 9.02 inches
Optimum Resolution: 1200 dpi
Product Weight: 1 pound (16 ounces)
Paper Handling Capacity: 10 Sheets
System Compatibility: Windows 7 and above
Power Source: 3 AA batteries required
Availability Status: Currently not discontinued
Availability Date: From January 28, 2014
Department: Suitable for Adults
Manufactured in: Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

The TrunkTracker V feature allows the Uniden scanner to follow conversations on both analog and digital trunked systems. This technology ensures that you never miss transmissions, even when the frequencies change between the call and response. It covers EDACS, LTR, Motorola, P25 Phase I and II, X2-TDMA types of trunked systems used by law enforcement, fire departments, and other services.

Yes, the Uniden BCD436HP has a Simple Programming feature. This function allows users to enter their city or postcode, and the scanner will automatically load the frequencies for local services in that area. It's an easy way to get started, particularly for users who might be new to scanning.

S.A.M.E. stands for Specific Area Message Encoding. This feature of the Uniden scanner allows it to receive weather and other emergency alerts specific to your area, providing you with timely and localized updates. It's particularly useful for staying informed during severe weather or other emergencies.

The Uniden BCD436HP scanner does cover frequencies beyond USA, specifically in Canada as well. While its pre-programmed database primarily includes channels within the United States, it can also access Canadian frequencies making it useful in both countries.

Top Amazon Reviews

🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The product, Uniden BCD436HP Base/Mobile Scanner, boasts a multitude of beneficial features but requires a steep learning curve to fully optimize. The scanner stands out in its excellent range, quick scanning, and advanced capabilities such as its recording feature, playback, and programed trunking. Users laud its large display, light weight, and considerable value as a device that seems 'future-proof'. However, criticism is firmly centered on the complexity of its setup, even for those with significant experience in scanner usage.

Pros

  • 🌐 Extensive range and scans quickly
  • 💻 Advanced features such as recording, playback, and programmed trunking
  • 👍 Large screen display
  • 🌟 Future-proof technology

Cons

  • 🔧 Complex setup and operation, especially for beginners
  • 📑 Instructions provided are not helpful
  • ⏳ Requires a significant time investment to fully understand
  • 💡 Screen display can be hard on the eyes for some

Should I Buy It?

If you're willing to invest the time needed to understand its functions, then yes. The Uniden BCD436HP Base/Mobile Scanner is a purchase that can return significant value, given its wide range of features. This scanner is better suited for technologically inclined users who don't mind grappling with complex setups and intricate operational details.


  • Very full-featured and quality scanner
Color: BCD436HP Style: Base/Mobile Scanner
This is a great scanner. I do have a decent bit of experience with radio gear, but this is my first scanner. I found it pretty easy to get started with, I did read through a bit of the "Easier to Read" manual before it arrived (I don't know if I'd say it's an "easy" to read page - it's huge! [...]) so I wasn't going in to it totally blind. I purchased a Radio Shack 800mhz BNC antenna since my area (Seattle, WA) makes heavy use of 700/800mhz trunked systems - reception is great throughout the city for me, even indoors in every situation I've been in so far. Update the database when you get it so you have the latest data - my data was a bit outdated when I got it, but the update process is quite easy - just plug the radio in to your computer via the Mini USB port which exposes a USB Mass Storage device with the database and utilities. Using the zip-code based scanning is very simple. If you're in a very dense metro area (again, I'm in Seattle) I found that you can safely set the "range" to 1.0 mile and it reduces the neighboring city systems fairly decently (the way it calculates range is your specified range, and the stated range on a given system - so with 1 mile specified, you'll still pick up systems that are in other cities if they state their range is 40 miles, for example). Reducing the range setting in the scanner at least narrows the scope a little bit. If you want to do more manual frequency searching I do find the interface to be a little unintuitive - but that's what a cup of coffee and reading the manual more in-depth is for, I suppose :) My one negative is that the screen is not recessed, and if you just toss it in a bag it will scuff/scratch. I cut up a cheap cell phone screen protector to fit it for some peace of mind and durability. As others have said, the actual LCD is a bit deep under the plastic screen and the viewing angles can be limited. That doesn't really bother me, but I'll acknowledge that it's true. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016 by cdine

  • For A Busy Dad, This Plug & Play Scanner is Perfect
Color: BCD436HP Style: Base/Mobile Scanner
With over 700 reviews of this product, there is a lot of material out there. If you're like me and have limited time to read reviews, let me sum this product up for you: 1. It is plug & play. Enter your zip code and it knows what frequencies to scan in your area. Game on! 2. If you travel, buy the Uniden-brand GPS unit available on Amazon (Uniden BC-GPSK Serial GPS Receiver for Scanner and Marine Products). The reason to buy the Uniden unit is A) As you travel, the GPS feeds your location into the scanner and the scanner updates the frequencies it is scanning to those near you and B) because it is also plug & play. Mine arrived with the necessary cords to plug directly into the scanner, and it worked from that moment. Perfect! 3. You can connect the scanner to your PC to update the firmware and the frequency database from Uniden. It is easy. No need to buy a third-party web database. Uniden regularly updates their database. I purchased my unit in 9/2014 and used it nine months before performing updates. It works fine out of the box. 4. The scanner has two batteries, a main battery for scanning and a secondary battery for the clock. Charge the main battery first, then turn on the scanner to charge the secondary battery. Oddly, the clock battery charges when the unit is on. 5. On trips, an external antenna will extend your range. I purchased a magnetic mount antenna on Amazon for about $30 (ASIN B004HM9RHE) and it works great. Almost a plug & play device, you do not need an SWR meter as it is pre-tuned. Plug & play caveat: You will need a BNC Female/SMA Male Adaptor (ASIN B00CLFFM4G) to plug the antenna into the scanner. 6. When using in a vehicle, know the law. States may have laws restricting scanner use in a vehicle. UPDATE: As of May 1, 2006, a permit from the Michigan state police is no longer required to have a scanner in your vehicle on Michigan roadways. I have been told by the Ontario Provincial Police it is legal to have a scanner in a vehicle in Canada but have not been able to find the law on the books. UPDATE: March 7, 2021: A Spectrum Management Officer of the Canadian Innovation, Science and Economic Development department (Canada's equivalent to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission) wrote me that an amateur radio operator's license is required to use a scanner in a vehicle in Canada. Canada recognizes U.S.-issued amateur licenses, so if you're a licensed ham operator, you're set. 7. That's it. This scanner is as simple or complex as you wish it to be. For a busy dad, the simplicity is welcome and the Plug & Play No Fuss Ready-to-Use attributes actually let me enjoy the thing without brushing off my kids to learn how to make it work. It reminds me of the original Apple MacIntosh computer: A product so smart you can turn it on and use it without devoting hours of study to get it to function :-) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016 by E. Fisher

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