Uniden BC-SGPS Kit

The BC-SGPS kit includes several parts: GPS Receiver                           (small box) Adapter Box                            (larger box) SDS200 cable                         (Phone wire) USB-Mini Cable                      (DB-9 to USB-Mini) Handheld Scanner Cable        (DB-9 to Uniden Serial plug) Mobile Scanner Cable             (DB-9 to … Continue reading

SDS100 Hints, Tips and FAQ’s

Here are a Baker’s Dozen of hints and tips to make life with your new SDS100 scanner happier. If your question is not answered let us know and maybe we can add it to Part 2! 1)         What is the … Continue reading

Questions? We have answers!

Here are a few of the common questions we get here at Scanner Master’s World Headquarters as well as the answers we provide. If your question isn’t listed please call us and ask. Q: Do you have scanners that will … Continue reading

All those weird ports on the back of the scanner

Modern scanners have a plethora of various ports, jacks and sockets on them. Here is a look at some of them. Taking a look at the rear panel of the BCD536HP scanner there are 6 different ports on it. From … Continue reading

DMR, ProVoice and Ultimate Self Updating

Most people who want the various paid updates for Uniden scanners (DMR, ProVoice or Ultimate Updates) have our staff add the updates to the radios when they buy it. It is simpler and worth the little bit of added expense … Continue reading

DMR, ProVoice and Ultimate Updates for Uniden Scanners.

ScannerMaster offers a service to install the various paid updates for Uniden HomePatrol, x36 and P2 series scanners. These updates include the HomePatrol Ultimate Update (for HomePatrol 1 and 2 scanners) as well as the ProVoice and DMR/TRBO updates for … Continue reading

GPS Based Scanning Tips

Several Uniden scanners support GPS based scanning. There are two main ways this works; Database based and Programming Based. Scanners that support ZIP Code based programming (The HomePatrol and x36 types) can support GPS in both ways. Scanners that do … Continue reading

Trunking System Types Glossary

Earlier we discussed the differences between Type 1 & 2 and Phase 1 & 2 trunking systems. This week we will discuss some other formats of trunking. I choose to use the easier to understand mnemonics of 1 and 2 … Continue reading

Software UPDATE: ARCXT Software V.2.1 Build 3

BuTel ARCXT Software update is now available Download here ARCXT Basic / ARCXT PRO Changes in 2.1 build 3: added support for DMR/Mototrbo systems added talk group filters to RR import added service type filters to RR import fixed error … Continue reading

Favorite Scanner: BCD436HP

The BCD436HP (commonly referred to as the “436“) is Uniden’s premier handheld scanner. It takes the Location Based Scanning system from the HomePatrol and merges it with the huge feature set of the BCD325P2. You get the best of both worlds; … Continue reading