just ordered the SDS200 and looking forward to using it. We had a wicked old scanner that wasn’t so great and the police in our town has gone digital. This is a fantastic video on using this software and he earned a like and subscribe 👍🏻 This video is like a Book For Dummies … Thanks
I use Close Call differently than mentioned here. I use it to capture frequencies from places I visit like Malls and stores and Hospitals and colleges. It works in FM and DMR and NXDN and P25.
One of the major points you seemed to skip, is the actual connection of the scanner to the pc. My problem is the Sentinel software is recognizing the scanner and I was hoping you would show that process.
@@Zipscanners1 I do have a favorite list, currently for Houston PD. But when I fire up the scanner, the first thing it does is download the national database. Grrr.
@@Zipscanners1 I DO have a favorite list. But when I fire up the scanner it automatically loads the HUGE national data base. Is there a way to keep that from happening?
I'm waiting for my new sds 100 from you, Im having you program 2 counties. My question is should I take the radio and download the SD card into my Sentinel site immediately as to save everything Yall did..? Thanks can't wait..
Lots of good information, but the presentation was rough. The sarcasm was overwhelming, even for this Jersey boys. I know you think it's funny, but a lot of people do not Garrett. I work in IT and watch presentations (it seems like) all day long. Sharpen your presentation skills. ;) I gave you a thumbs up anyway.....the info is there and it is obvious you put a lot of work into the video. Thank you!
This is one of the better videos for explaining things. One question. You were deleting departments under Hennepin county from the favorites list. If there is a database update adding a department, will it show up in the favorites list, or stay in the main DB? TNX!
I have 2 536's and a 436. I just bought a new SDS200 from you and you guys programmed it for me. I LOVE IT!! Putting it mildly. How do I save your program, then create a new one with stuff I don't want. Do I create a new profile? I have a couple profiles for when I travel to Indianapolis to visit my Son and a different card for that.
Hey Robert, thank you for the feedback! You can export the file as an hpe file into a trusted folder of your computer. You would need a Windows OS for that: MAC won't work.
I programmed the scanner using the tutorial and pushed the profile into a BCD536HP scanner. However, after the scanner reboots, I get a "Scan Mode, Nothing to Scan" message. What are we not doing correctly?
I'm am located in the Mpls./St. Paul area myself and I'm new to digital scanning. I recently purchased a 436 and used the sentinel software as instructed here in this video for Ramsey county frequencies, now what happened was I got the frequencies I wanted saved and downloaded to my scanner but when I scan, all the other channels in the ARMER system pop up on my saved favorites as "unknowns", its clear I don't have my scanner set right or I missed a step in setting up my favorites on sentinel, but after a week here I still can't quite figure out what it is.
Hey there - there's a couple things that could be wrong. Ramsey and Hennepin both use Simulcast, so that could be why they're not coming up as known frequencies, OR the database isn't up to date, OR both. We recommend returning your BCD436HP for a simulcast capable scanner (maybe programmed by us next time :P)
@@Zipscanners1 well first off, I don't want these unknown channels on my favorites list, second simulcast serves what purpose exactly when it comes to the function of my scanner?
Im not sure what i did wrong. I followed the steps. I live in Lynchburg va and they are on a P25 phase 2 system. Everything is showing / scanning from my favorites list but calls are not coming through ... Im still having to listen through phone app.
is it possible to register your new sds 100 in the Sentinel software? I went to the Uniden site to TRY and register the new scanner I bought from you guys last week. Great scanner btw. When I try to register the SDS 100 the form on the site will not accept my whole ESN. It stops with 3 or 4 characters left in my ESN. I fired off an email to the big U but I have yet to hear back. Thanks & Cheers from Louisiana.
Hey Rick! Please reach out to us with your order information and our experts will be happy to point you in the right direction. You can schedule a call in the link below: calendly.com/zipscanners/30min?back=1&month=2023-03
Super easy to just do that. Update firmware and database. I just like to listen to FD and a few other channels where I live. I have my favorites but I always have database on it when traveling. GPS on my 536hp does great!!!
Thanks for the "How To" vid!! It seems Priority scanning is confusing, the manual just makes you scratch your head and say, "What?" Not much on Priority scanning available.
Your website UI is not user friendly. How do i select the Rem-820s? If I click this specific antenna, I should be able to add it to the cart. I cannot select the o-ring version, only sma or bnc.
@@Zipscanners1 Ok, thanks for responding. Fyi, your item description does not specify which one I am buying, only that they are the same except for the o-ring. I just ordered one though. 😁
I have a BCD436HP and I'm curious as to how I could (if even possible) regulate the volume on certain users of a P25 system I have programmed. Some users come in with really low volume, but when the dispatcher comes in he comes in like a wrecking ball on volume level 2,000
I just purchased sds200 receive scanner today I have downloaded The sentinel software following your video. When I plug scanner into computer and open software it does not read my scanner. Has a pop-up box to choose SD card but it is blank. Please help and thank you in advance
Hey Wendy, the point of using the Sentinel software to program the scanner is removing the frequencies you are not interested in and keeping only the ones you really want to monitor.
At about 12:06 the screen shows two check boxes. One says, "Monitor Full Database," which is checked, and one says, "Monitor Search with Scan." What does checking these boxes do? When should they be/not be checked?
Hello! Having the "Monitor Full Database" checked allows the device to monitor all of the US, while checking "Monitor Search With Scan" allows the device to receive channels by zip code or GPS.
@@Zipscanners1 It would be really nice if you took the time to give more than yes or no answers. Unless you have severe autism or something, you should already know this. Most normal people would have answered more like this- "No. We took the SD card out of the scanner and hooked it up to our computer, but you don't have to do that. You can keep the card in the scanner and use the data cable to connect it to your computer." I was going to buy programming from you, but after the grade school level presentation and the lack of common sense in the comment section, I'm going elsewhere.
You can't manually input the frequencies in your computer without the software but yes you can modify the name of the frequencies in the Sentinel software.
so if you wanted to still listen to hennepin CO anywhere in your state you could have left all the sites set for it rather then having deleted them and youd be able to still listen to them? (ignoring the sites that your not around so it doesnt take forever?)
@@Zipscanners1 I have the same problem and I just bought my laptop. I believe it came with Windows 10. Should we go ahead and download the .NET Framework?
I had this on my old computer. I got a new one and I cant install it for some reason. I keep getting a window popping up saying I need to install .NET framework version 2.0. Dont understand.
I'm trying to download the software to a new laptop (HP) when clicking on the Setup windows installer package I am getting a message that the setup requires the .NET framework version 2.0 does that sound kosher?
You will have to make sure that the favorites list is turned on first. If you still have Monitor Full Database and Search With Scan on, then the device will prioritize those two settings instead of the list you made.
I see, I see, actually took me a moment to figure out the basic concept here, that I needed to remove the card from the scanner, and then run this software on the PC.
Don't see it mentioned most anywhere but,you can just copy contents from original 4/8 GB SD Card to another preferably larger SD Card Formatted Fat32 & then replace orig with the New/Larger Card! Just done this with my Orig 8GB BCD435HP Card to a 16GB Card.Worked Fine! There is NO SPECIAL FORMATTING Of The CARD......Just FAT32...
We are sorry if the programming guide is not clear. We will be updating our videos later this year. You can also contact us directly if you want us to program a scanner for you.
Why do you and other dealers dime and Nichol thing's that should be included with the unit? Don't give a lame reason we're all adults here. We're paying paycheck's is the true reason! People wonder why most buy Chinese products? This is why! My two cents aka Opinion
It sure would be great if when making this video you had acted like an adult instead of like a five-year-old. And it would have been even better if you had addressed your audience as other adults rather than as five-year-olds.
just ordered the SDS200 and looking forward to using it. We had a wicked old scanner that wasn’t so great and the police in our town has gone digital. This is a fantastic video on using this software and he earned a like and subscribe 👍🏻 This video is like a Book For Dummies … Thanks
Hoping the SDS200 was a good fit for you. You can always reach out with any questions you have.
Save yourself sometime and jump to 7:00 minutes. Thats where the software instruction starts.
That's why the minutes are in the description
No one reads the description first.
@@miaminarc If you were on our email list it would be the first thing you see, Miami Narc
@@Zipscanners1 The last thing I need is to be on another mailing list.
Thanks, dude is annoying.
Thanks for the quick setup video. I received SDS100 from Zip Scanners the other day and now I'm up and running on the Sentinel software. THANKS
Glad to hear it!
City data table read error plase Check citytable_v1_00_00.dat Plss
@@Zipscanners1 City data table read error plase Check citytable_v1_00_00.dat
@@Zipscanners1 sds100 radio gives such an error help
sds100 radio gives such an error help
I use Close Call differently than mentioned here. I use it to capture frequencies from places I visit like Malls and stores and Hospitals and colleges. It works in FM and DMR and NXDN and P25.
Hello Antonio, right! The Close Call basically will pick up any frequency that is close to you.
One of the major points you seemed to skip, is the actual connection of the scanner to the pc. My problem is the Sentinel software is recognizing the scanner and I was hoping you would show that process.
You would need to ensure scanner is on and enable mass storage mode.
Great tutorial. Thanks
You're welcome!
Do I have to load the entire national database every time I fire up the scanner when all I currently want is my Houston TX favorite list?
If you don't want the scanner to scan for the full database then you would need to program with a favorite list.
@@Zipscanners1 I do have a favorite list, currently for Houston PD. But when I fire up the scanner, the first thing it does is download the national database. Grrr.
@@Zipscanners1 I DO have a favorite list. But when I fire up the scanner it automatically loads the HUGE national data base. Is there a way to keep that from happening?
I'm waiting for my new sds 100 from you, Im having you program 2 counties. My question is should I take the radio and download the SD card into my Sentinel site immediately as to save everything Yall did..? Thanks can't wait..
HOLY crap.....there's about 20 minutes i will never get back in my life
You can skip all that and we'll do it for you here: www.zipscanners.com/products/police-scanner-programming
Lots of good information, but the presentation was rough. The sarcasm was overwhelming, even for this Jersey boys. I know you think it's funny, but a lot of people do not Garrett. I work in IT and watch presentations (it seems like) all day long. Sharpen your presentation skills. ;) I gave you a thumbs up anyway.....the info is there and it is obvious you put a lot of work into the video. Thank you!
Thanks for the view!
I agree, and commented above, he was extremely condescending, arrogant and sarcastic.
This is one of the better videos for explaining things. One question. You were deleting departments under Hennepin county from the favorites list. If there is a database update adding a department, will it show up in the favorites list, or stay in the main DB? TNX!
You basically add all the departments and sites you want from the main database to the your favorites list.
I have 2 536's and a 436. I just bought a new SDS200 from you and you guys programmed it for me. I LOVE IT!! Putting it mildly. How do I save your program, then create a new one with stuff I don't want. Do I create a new profile? I have a couple profiles for when I travel to Indianapolis to visit my Son and a different card for that.
Hey Robert, thank you for the feedback! You can export the file as an hpe file into a trusted folder of your computer. You would need a Windows OS for that: MAC won't work.
I programmed the scanner using the tutorial and pushed the profile into a BCD536HP scanner. However, after the scanner reboots, I get a "Scan Mode, Nothing to Scan" message. What are we not doing correctly?
Please email us at zip@zipscanners.com and our team can help troubleshoot this for you
I had this happen with my first Favorites list also ... I'm not sure what, of the things I did, fixed it but there IS a way !!
I have a Home Patrol 1. Which software is used to program that? I thought Sentinel was?
Sentinel would be for the newer models. The Scanner itself does not require programming.
I'm am located in the Mpls./St. Paul area myself and I'm new to digital scanning. I recently purchased a 436 and used the sentinel software as instructed here in this video for Ramsey county frequencies, now what happened was I got the frequencies I wanted saved and downloaded to my scanner but when I scan, all the other channels in the ARMER system pop up on my saved favorites as "unknowns", its clear I don't have my scanner set right or I missed a step in setting up my favorites on sentinel, but after a week here I still can't quite figure out what it is.
Hey there - there's a couple things that could be wrong. Ramsey and Hennepin both use Simulcast, so that could be why they're not coming up as known frequencies, OR the database isn't up to date, OR both. We recommend returning your BCD436HP for a simulcast capable scanner (maybe programmed by us next time :P)
@@Zipscanners1 well first off, I don't want these unknown channels on my favorites list, second simulcast serves what purpose exactly when it comes to the function of my scanner?
Im not sure what i did wrong. I followed the steps. I live in Lynchburg va and they are on a P25 phase 2 system. Everything is showing / scanning from my favorites list but calls are not coming through ... Im still having to listen through phone app.
Hey Crystal, feel free to call us at 737-777-9876 and our scanner expert can try and help you with that.
is it possible to register your new sds 100 in the Sentinel software? I went to the Uniden site to TRY and register the new scanner I bought from you guys last week. Great scanner btw. When I try to register the SDS 100 the form on the site will not accept my whole ESN. It stops with 3 or 4 characters left in my ESN. I fired off an email to the big U but I have yet to hear back.
Thanks & Cheers from Louisiana.
Hey Rick! Please reach out to us with your order information and our experts will be happy to point you in the right direction. You can schedule a call in the link below:
calendly.com/zipscanners/30min?back=1&month=2023-03
Why not upload the entire national frequency database to your scanner, and let your scanner do the work within the range limits you select?
Lots of ways to set this up.
@@Zipscanners1 What is a way that incorporates what I pointed out?
Super easy to just do that. Update firmware and database. I just like to listen to FD and a few other channels where I live. I have my favorites but I always have database on it when traveling. GPS on my 536hp does great!!!
Thanks for the "How To" vid!! It seems Priority scanning is confusing, the manual just makes you scratch your head and say, "What?" Not much on Priority scanning available.
Thanks Danny, we are still making videos and tutorials that we will start uploading soon.
Your website UI is not user friendly. How do i select the Rem-820s? If I click this specific antenna, I should be able to add it to the cart. I cannot select the o-ring version, only sma or bnc.
We only sell the 820S. The only Remtronix SMA antenna we sell is the o-ring.
@@Zipscanners1 Ok, thanks for responding. Fyi, your item description does not specify which one I am buying, only that they are the same except for the o-ring. I just ordered one though. 😁
@@Mr.Smith101 We'll fix that. Thanks for the heads up!
After you have a few favorites lists how do you assign a favorites list quick key?
The SDS100 does not have a quick key feature - you go to Menu > Set scan selection > Select lists to monitor and turn them on or off there
Any tips for updating frequencies in a five year old 436HP that has NEVER been updated? Erase all and start over? Thanks for any suggestions.
You can reach out to us and we will be happy to assist or point you in the right direction.
I finally got it. ;-)
Sweet!
Why i dont have all the fields at Edith profile? I have only one row of the options ? My sentinel is updated.
Please call us at 737-777-9876 and we will be happy to help with that.
Thank you 🙏 👍👍👍👍😸
Welcome 👍
I have a BCD436HP and I'm curious as to how I could (if even possible) regulate the volume on certain users of a P25 system I have programmed. Some users come in with really low volume, but when the dispatcher comes in he comes in like a wrecking ball on volume level 2,000
That would be due to signal strength. I wideband antenna might do it for you.
I just purchased sds200 receive scanner today I have downloaded The sentinel software following your video. When I plug scanner into computer and open software it does not read my scanner. Has a pop-up box to choose SD card but it is blank. Please help and thank you in advance
You might have to format the SD card using the sentinel software. You can also try an SD card reader instead of the scanner itself.
New to scanners. If I use the zip code option, which I thought picks up everything near you. How is using the software different than this?
Hey Wendy, the point of using the Sentinel software to program the scanner is removing the frequencies you are not interested in and keeping only the ones you really want to monitor.
I need help I can not get the software to install on windows 11 can you tell me what is needed to install software
Hey Thomas. Please call us at 737-777-9876 and we will be happy to help with that.
At about 12:06 the screen shows two check boxes. One says, "Monitor Full Database," which is checked, and one says, "Monitor Search with Scan." What does checking these boxes do? When should they be/not be checked?
Hello! Having the "Monitor Full Database" checked allows the device to monitor all of the US, while checking "Monitor Search With Scan" allows the device to receive channels by zip code or GPS.
While you are doing this download are you hooked up to your Scanner?
No we are not
@@Zipscanners1 It would be really nice if you took the time to give more than yes or no answers. Unless you have severe autism or something, you should already know this. Most normal people would have answered more like this- "No. We took the SD card out of the scanner and hooked it up to our computer, but you don't have to do that. You can keep the card in the scanner and use the data cable to connect it to your computer." I was going to buy programming from you, but after the grade school level presentation and the lack of common sense in the comment section, I'm going elsewhere.
How do i program the hp 2 scanner. For p25 ph 2 😊
You can download the programming software so you can get those updated. We also offer programming if you're interested.
Is there a way to manually input Talkgroups into the PC software without using the sentinel database? Also can you then edit the names?
You can't manually input the frequencies in your computer without the software but yes you can modify the name of the frequencies in the Sentinel software.
so if you wanted to still listen to hennepin CO anywhere in your state you could have left all the sites set for it rather then having deleted them and youd be able to still listen to them? (ignoring the sites that your not around so it doesnt take forever?)
Yes, when we delete things in Sentinel, it is to help pinpoint and only get what you specifically want to monitor.
I have a windows 11 and says I need to install .net by Microsoft?
Yes, you will have to follow the instructions provided by Uniden and install .NET Framework.
when I click on the installer, I get a popup that says it requires a .NET framework version 2.0
Hey Leslie, it sounds like you need a more current version of windows !
Leslie Summerfield , did you get it figured out? I had the same problem.
Depending on your version of Windows, you have to go into settings and activate the 2.0
@@Zipscanners1 I have the same problem and I just bought my laptop. I believe it came with Windows 10. Should we go ahead and download the .NET Framework?
So I hear you saying you can program directly to the card installed in the PC and then install the card in the Scanner, is this correct
Yep, that's correct.
can i use my chromedook to update my SDS100
Unfortunately, Uniden notes windows only.
I had this on my old computer. I got a new one and I cant install it for some reason. I keep getting a window popping up saying I need to install .NET framework version 2.0. Dont understand.
.NET framework means that you need to update your Windows
If you are hooked up is it in the on or off position.?
Usually we have the device off because we just connect the SD card straight to the laptop with an adapter.
So I hit windows installer package and I was asked to install another program Net ?? Something . What’s that ?
.NET means that you need to update your Windows.
I wish they would make this available for Mac.
We wish as well :(
You can use Bootcamp to install Windows on the Mac.
Nice. But...WHERE do you get the software to upload into my PC??
Google "Sentinel" software. And it will give the option to download.
Yes, I second Ron & Ellen. Google "Uniden Sentinel"
I'm trying to download the software to a new laptop (HP) when clicking on the Setup windows installer package I am getting a message that the setup requires the .NET framework version 2.0
does that sound kosher?
Look for a Windows update for your computer's operating system.
Will this work with a BCD996P2....... Freescan works but can't divide agencies
Nope
After i upload my favorites list to the card and put it back in my scanner does the favorite system start scanning immediately?
You will have to make sure that the favorites list is turned on first. If you still have Monitor Full Database and Search With Scan on, then the device will prioritize those two settings instead of the list you made.
@@Zipscanners1 Thank You, after you get used to things this is by far the easiest way to program.
I see, I see, actually took me a moment to figure out the basic concept here, that I needed to remove the card from the scanner, and then run this software on the PC.
At least, I downloaded the latest firmware and data, and it still works, so at least I didn't break anything, seems like so far.
Great!
Why do you have to remove the memory card from the scanner before running the sentinel software. Is this really necessary?
How come It wont program in my local police ? or do I have to do it manually or can I do it with the software thanks
Hey there, we offer scanner programming services! We use the sentinel software to program in all your areas of interest
Is their a way to program without using the database?
Not recommended
I just installed the software and looking through the database, I see many channel names have an asterisk at the end. Would you know why?
I personally haven't seen asterisks in the software, but I assume it would signify encryption or partial encryption
@@Zipscanners1 The asterisk indicates that the quickey is locked out.
Do I even need a premium radioreference account if I use this software?
No you do not
@@Zipscanners1 Do you have a tutorial on how to stream the SDS200 to youtube or facebook?
Can I download sentinel and program my scanner with laptop
Yes, this how it works! You would be needing a Windows operating system.
Do they have a Mac version?
No, only Windows Operating System.
Don't see it mentioned most anywhere but,you can just copy contents from original 4/8 GB SD Card to another preferably larger SD Card Formatted Fat32 & then replace orig with the New/Larger Card! Just done this with my Orig 8GB BCD435HP Card to a 16GB Card.Worked Fine! There is NO SPECIAL FORMATTING Of The CARD......Just FAT32...
Heads up, the 64GBs do not have FAT32 as an option; therefore, we have a GUIformat software to remedy this problem.
So this program is for Macs? or apple pc?
This program works only with PC computers, not apple products. Hope this helps! -Samuel with Zip Scanners
@@Zipscanners1 So my Tim Apple PC will not work? So sad, a sad little apple. On another note. My scanner will be here tomorrow.
Close call only works within 30-50 feet. Almost useless.
The range Close Call works at depends on the strength of the signal
I’m talking real world application. You’re talking best case scenario, not practical.
@@miaminarc I'm in the business of best case scenario and it's not practical to feed the narc.
What is a "trunk system?"
Kind of like think of a tree. Many branches going all into one huge tree. So, many frequencies and going into one system.
I get that you run a business. I get that you need to advertise. But the ZipScanner logo on your video screen is beyond annoying.
Slow down please
Noted for future videos! Sorry for the inconvenience. This might not fix everything, but you can change play speed on the toolbar. Hope this helps!
CLEAR AS MUD.
We are sorry if the programming guide is not clear. We will be updating our videos later this year. You can also contact us directly if you want us to program a scanner for you.
Why do you and other dealers dime and Nichol thing's that should be included with the unit? Don't give a lame reason we're all adults here. We're paying paycheck's is the true reason! People wonder why most buy Chinese products? This is why! My two cents aka Opinion
We're a company, sir. We exchange goods for money.
The kid needs to turn the attitude off.
We'll be sure to water everything down for you, Brian.
It sure would be great if when making this video you had acted like an adult instead of like a five-year-old. And it would have been even better if you had addressed your audience as other adults rather than as five-year-olds.
Okay thank you.
Thanks! I really appreciate the video. Very helpful! 73 de N8NMG
Glad it helped!