The Uniden (u) BCD436HP/PT and (u) BCD536HP scanner comes with software, but the included software has a lot of limitations and the Favorites Editor to create new Sentinel systems is too limited. ARC536 solves this problem with a real Excel-style editor!
With ARC536 software, you expand the functionality of your Uniden BCD436HP and BCD536HP:
- Edit multiple HPD files at the same time!
- True Excel-style editor with cut/copy/paste options
- Add any frequency or talkgroup not in the built-in database
- Add/Edit a control channel frequency
- Add a trunked system not in the built-in database
- Add NASCAR and other race frequencies
- Add Service Searches to the (u) BCDx36HP (many Service Search files are included with ARC536)
- Free Radioreference conventional and trunked system imports through Sentinel
- Easily share favorite HPD files with other BCD436/BCD536/HomePatrol users.
- Edit Alpha Tags
- Edit or add subtone
- Add Airband, CB, Marine, Rail, FRS and GMRS frequencies
- Change the service type of frequencies and/or talkgroup
- Search a frequency range
- Duplicate Finder for frequencies and talkgroups
- Re-order or Rename Favorites Lists
- Only homepatrol software with built-in GPS latitude/longitude/zip code search function
- Map functions for the long LAT/ /zip search function
- Edit multiple systems
- Edit channel parameters 'in bulk'
- Edit 'Bulk' database files so you can change the delay and alarm setting in the database.
Extra options in ARC536PRO (not supported by UBCD436HP / UBCD536PT!):
- Full virtual control of BCD436HP and BCD536HP
- Built-in RadioReference frequency search
- Scan and search buttons
- History logging
- Log close call hits
- Log FTO hits
- 'Lossless' audio recording!
- Enable the ability to analyze in BCD536HP
Other ARC536 features:
- ARC536 includes the most versatile and richest editor available on the market.
- ARC536 combines the best of both worlds! With ARC536 you can directly access (*) the RadioReference.com database and import trunked and conventional systems directly into your BCDx36HP / UBCDx36PT scanner.
- ARC536PRO has a built-in RadioReference frequency search (requires additional subscription)
- Useful tool menus
- Copy/paste departments between systems, building new favorite systems has never been easier!
- ARC536 automatically detects the BCDx36HP scanner and creates favorite files for you!
- 'ARC536' contains Uniden proprietary and/or copyrighted information. Used under license.
- Dealers/affiliates are welcome!
- Free lifetime updates for registered users
ARC536 is not a replacement for Uniden Sentinel software. Sentinel is used to update the firmware and database in HP-1. ARC536 is the preferred software tool for managing your favorites. ARC536PRO also adds virtual control and logging!
System requirements:
- Windows XP / 2000 / Vista / 7/8/10
- Minimum 1024x800 video, 512 RAM.
- Uniden Sentinel software
- Uniden BCD536HP, BCD436HP, UBCD536PT, UBCD436PT or UBCD3600XLT (requires 2.0 or higher) using the USB cable (supplied with the scanner).
- Virtual control (ARC536PRO only) may require an additional connection to the GPS/serial port. See this document for more information.
- ARC536PRO audio recording requires a 1/8" audio cable.
- For the UBCD436PT and UBCD536PT, ARC536BASIC is recommended as the scanner does not support remote control.
