BCD536HP Wi-Fi Firmware Instructions (PAGE UPDATED 6/12/2018)

This page outlines the steps needed to update the Wi-Fi Dongle and the scanner firmware. It also includes a Remote Head utility that allows control using your PC.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF YOUR WI-FI DONGLE IS v5.01 or v0.00!!!

START HERE IF YOUR WI-FI MODULE IS V4.X OR ALREADY 7.X or after you've performed the above steps

1.26.00 Release Notes (04/20/2019)

Release Notes:
1. Change to disable housekeeping when scanning only one site
2. Support for displaying EA EDACS system ID
3. Fixed reboot issue with many sessions in user recording mode
4. Fixed squelch backlight issues
5. Speed up record file search
6. Improved the clarity of digital voice
7. Modified muting issue during analog reception
8. Modified the valid condition of EDACS system ID

1.23.00 Release Notes (06/12/2018)

• Modified LCN finder for DMR
• Modified RAS detection for Capacity Plus

Note that LCN finder on DMR system using RAS will not be 100% reliable, since there is no error detection on RAS systems. You might need to run several times, noting the results each time, then selecting the LCN based on all results.

1.22.00 Release Notes (06/01/2018)

• Improved false TGID display on DMR systems
• Modified LCN finder
• Fixed an issue where avoided sites were being scanned

1.21.00 Release Notes (05/25/2018)

• Supports Unit ID detection on voice channels in P25 Phase 2 trunk system. This will improve UID capture on late entry.
• Improved rest channel following on Cap+ trunk systems.
• Fixed the freezing issue with large site hold and system rotation.
• Fixed scan issue in system hold and unsaved TGID hold.
• Fixed a condition where unavoided items using "Clear All Avoids" would be avoided on power cycling.

1.20.00 Release Notes (05/18/2018)

• Fixed odd ASCII characters issue for NXDN Alias
• Improved CPU processing load for keypress lag
• Modified several operations for Site/Department hold

Note: After applying new firmware, the TGID format for NXDN Trunk Systems will be set to the default (NEXEDGE type). When scanning an IDAS system, you will need to set the TGID to IDAS type again. If you do not, you can scan correctly, but the display will become NEXEDGE type.

1.19.00 Release Notes (05/11/2018)

• Fixed an issue that hangs with special Unit ID during ID search of NXDN trunking system
• Modified receiving operation for NXDN DFA
• Improved following of Cap+ Rest Channes
• Improved CPU processing load for keypress lag
• Modified operation for Site/Department hold

1.18.00 Release Notes (05/02/2018)

• Modified the updating of NXDN Aliases
• Modified receiving operation for NXDN DFA
• Modified receiving operation for DMR RAS
• Fixed Unit ID Alert issue

1.17.00 Release Notes (04/27/2018)

• Modified the method for detecting the NXDN type
• Modified receive operation for NXDN DFA systems
• Modified receive operation for IDAS Trunked systems
• Accepted the updating of NXDN Alias data
• Improved trunk tracking for DMR RAS systems
• Changed the LCN finder operation for CAP+ systems
• Modified recording operation for encrypted audio during conventional scanning
• Fixed an issue that caused noise over Wi-Fi.

1.16.00 Release Notes (04/23/2018)

Corrected an issue that caused open squelch on previous version.

1.15.00 Release Notes (04/20/2018)

• Support TGID 0 in NXDN Trunk/OFT
• Support NXDN Over The Air Alias
• Modified the receiving operations for IDAS Trunk
• Modified the receiving operation for NXDN Direct Frequency Assignment version
• Adjust auto threshold calculation for NXDN
• Adjust muting for NXDN Encryption
• Improved trunk tracking for DMR RAS
• Improved the decoding for Simplex DMR waiting with digital mode
• Changed operations for encrypted audio, Scan is skipped, Search stays, and Trunked Discovery logs ENCRYPTED
• Changed operations for site scan in ID scan hold mode
• Fixed the issue of ignored setting NAC
• Fixed the issue that back light is not turned off in minus delay for conventional DMR and NXDN
• Added remote command MSM (MSM, nnn = Go to Mass Storage Mode for nnn seconds, then reboot to serial mode)

1.14.00 Release Notes (3/26/2018)

• Support NXDN Trunking, NXDN One-Frequency Trunking, and Icom IDAS Trunking Upgrade
• Allows the selection of RAN and Area in conventional programming.
• Supports Motorola and Harris P25 Patch ID
• Supports Extended Addressing EDACS Patch IDs
• Improved simplex DMR reception with auto threshold
• Adds support for NXDN to Analyze and LCN Finder functions
• Improves P25 Phase 2 Encryption Muting
• Corrected an issue where the anaylze function could cause the scanner to reboot
• Added ENC and NAC display for conventional and search modes
• Corrected an issue where selecting "Stop All Avoiding" did not remove avoid from all items.

1.11.31 Release Notes (7/7/2017)

• Support hang time after voice termination in trunking DMR systems
• Support private voice grant message in Capacity Plus
• Added display of decode status during audio replay
• Improved the reception sensitivity of all digital systems
• Speed up scanning of DMR systems
• Support RAS detection in Tier 3 (including Capacity MAX) and DMR One Frequency systems
• Fixed the issue of P25 band plan
• Modified to not displaying "LNK" by receiving terminator in staying on P25 control channel
• Fixed the issue of displaying false DMR TGID
• Modified detection criteria of encryption in Capacity Plus
• Strengthen tracking of voice slots in DMR One Frequency systems
• Added recovery processing for the missing of avoided TGID in DMR One Frequency systems
• Modified judgement criteria for Hytera XPT

1.11.20 Release Notes (11/14/2016)

Adjusted digital filter to improve P25 reception.

1.11.15 Release Notes (7/27/2016)

• Added support for DMR systems by upgrade (DigitalMobileRadioUpgrade for details).
• Fixed bug related to mixed analog/digital Motorola systems and patches
• Misc. Bug fixes
• Must use Sentinel 1.07.03 or later after this update

1.10.02 Release Notes (12/4/2015)

• Added support for ProVoice systems by upgrade (ProVoice for details).
• Added support for EDACS Extended Addressing systems
• Fixed a problem with the remote "EPG" command
• Automatically selects Serial Mode if USB is connected on boot-up and no key is pressed within 15 seconds.
• Fixed an issue where the backlight turns off when set to Open Squelch and Reply Duration=off
• Fixed an issue where the bcklight would not turn on when in the Show Scanner info screen.

IMPORTANT: You must use Sentinel version 1.06.00 or later after applying this update. Download at BCD536HP.

1.09.02 Release Notes (10/27/2015)

• Added an option to turn off replay to save on SD card wear
• Corrected an issue that made the scanner appear dead of the SD card was corrupted

IMPORTANT: You must use Sentinel v1.05.00 or later after applying this update. See link, above.

1.08.07 Release Notes (9/3/2015)

• Fixed "SD Card Read Error" during discover review (thanks to TigerMoth for finding)
• Added menu navigation for Siren protocol

BCD536HP v1.06.10 Revision Notes (4/10/2015)

This firmware version includes the following updates, enhancements, and bug fixes:

• Improved scan rate
• Avoided an issue where a packet length of a specific number of bits locked up the USB driver.
• Fixed a issue that blocked updates if the Wi-Fi module is not connected.
• Implemented Analyze modes
• If RTC battery fails, allows user to continue operation using a temporary time setting
• Blanks the clock display if temporary time setting is used.
• Changes the default names for Favorites Lists, Systems, Sites, and Departments to be based on sequential numbering.
• If temporary time setting is used, confirm before proceeding to:
  • Recording
  • Discovery mode
  • WX Alert Mode
  • WX Priority On
• If temporary time is used, Weather Alert logs are not deleted after expiration time.
• If temporary time is used, Weather Alert expiration times are not shown.
• If temporary time is used, Weather Alert logs are deleted after power cycle.
• If temporary time is used, change the Set Clock menu operation.
• Improve P25 voice quality

BCD536HP v1.05.01 Revision Notes

This firmware version includes the following updates, enhancements, and bug fixes:

• Supports Remote-Control over Wi-Fi
• Allows updating of the Wi-Fi unit firmware directly through the scanner.
• When Close Call hit is found, no longer prompts to press any key.
• Fixed the issue that the SD-Card file system is broken when connected to a Macintosh computer

BCDx36HP Sentinel v1.03.01 Revision Notes

• Added ability to update the Wi-Fi Dongle directly from Sentinel.
• Add the ability to select a fixed drive from the drive selection list.
• Corrected some typos.

Remote Command Plan

This is provided as-is and without support. It is still considered a preliminary document. It might contain errors or omissions. Any command function or feature could be modified or removed at a later date. Any command shown that has not yet been implemented in firmware may or may not be implemented at some future date.

Remote Command Specification 1.05 and Menu Tree Specification v1.07 (updated 5/15/2018)