Hello and welcome Back... Is it Worth Upgrading your Scanner with DMR
I get asked alot about this question from various emails about the Uniden DMR upgrade and whether its worth paying the $89 for the unlock code.
I would say... Yes
Since unlocking the DMR function of my UBCD436PT, i would say, it has put the 'fun' back into scanning...
DMR unlocking is available on certain Uniden Radio Scanners inc UBCD436-PT, UBCD536-PT, USDS100 & UBCD325P2... Sadly no to UBCD396XT :(
To program DMR Frequencies, most radios will use Sentinel which is an excellent program, once you learn how its set-out.
On the 325P2, you can use Freescan software but Freescan does not support DMR programming, only the 'Digital' tab.
The Sentinel program allows colour code setting that DMR uses making it easier for the scanner to decode. (I use the 'Auto' tab in Sentinel and once i know what colour code the frequency uses, i then enter that into the program)
You can also use Proscan to program 325P2 but will set you back $50 U.S. but it has a good DMR setup
For those who don't know what DMR is, DMR stands for Digital Mobile Radio and just about everything from Bus Company's to Shopping Centers, even Surf Life Savers (Bondi Rescue Anyone?) uses DMR Radios.
Non DMR enabled radios can still pick up the frequency but will hear a strange 'Hammering' sound which is the encryption stream which is why my 436PT will decode but the 396XT wont.
FREQUENCIES (some of the ones i've picked up )
Busways - 507.4125 Col Code 1
Westmead Hospital - 412.975 Col Code 4
BTW Penrith - 464.0375 Col Code 8
VRA (Volunteer Rescue) - 465.925 Col Code 5
Westmead Hospital - 412.700 Col Code 7
Blackjack Security - 164.5375 & 164.300 Col Code 1
Westfields Mt Druitt - 471.150 Col Code 1
Westmead Childrens Hospital - 412.5375 Col Code 15
Westfields Penrith - 466.625 Col Code 7
The list above is just a snippet of whats available.
On September 26th 2020, is when Surf Lifesavers start their patrol season so hopefully should get some hits there as well...Being in mind, most DMR radios are only 5W, so you usually have to be in a close vicinity but with a good outdoor antenna up high, you never know..
What you scanner screen should look like if your decoding DMR properly.. (below)
#DMR
#Uniden
#DigitalMobileRadio
#Upgrade
#NSWRadio
#UBCD436PT
#UBCD536PT
I get asked alot about this question from various emails about the Uniden DMR upgrade and whether its worth paying the $89 for the unlock code.
I would say... Yes
Since unlocking the DMR function of my UBCD436PT, i would say, it has put the 'fun' back into scanning...
DMR unlocking is available on certain Uniden Radio Scanners inc UBCD436-PT, UBCD536-PT, USDS100 & UBCD325P2... Sadly no to UBCD396XT :(
To program DMR Frequencies, most radios will use Sentinel which is an excellent program, once you learn how its set-out.
On the 325P2, you can use Freescan software but Freescan does not support DMR programming, only the 'Digital' tab.
The Sentinel program allows colour code setting that DMR uses making it easier for the scanner to decode. (I use the 'Auto' tab in Sentinel and once i know what colour code the frequency uses, i then enter that into the program)
You can also use Proscan to program 325P2 but will set you back $50 U.S. but it has a good DMR setup
For those who don't know what DMR is, DMR stands for Digital Mobile Radio and just about everything from Bus Company's to Shopping Centers, even Surf Life Savers (Bondi Rescue Anyone?) uses DMR Radios.
Non DMR enabled radios can still pick up the frequency but will hear a strange 'Hammering' sound which is the encryption stream which is why my 436PT will decode but the 396XT wont.
FREQUENCIES (some of the ones i've picked up )
Busways - 507.4125 Col Code 1
Westmead Hospital - 412.975 Col Code 4
BTW Penrith - 464.0375 Col Code 8
VRA (Volunteer Rescue) - 465.925 Col Code 5
Westmead Hospital - 412.700 Col Code 7
Blackjack Security - 164.5375 & 164.300 Col Code 1
Westfields Mt Druitt - 471.150 Col Code 1
Westmead Childrens Hospital - 412.5375 Col Code 15
Westfields Penrith - 466.625 Col Code 7
The list above is just a snippet of whats available.
On September 26th 2020, is when Surf Lifesavers start their patrol season so hopefully should get some hits there as well...Being in mind, most DMR radios are only 5W, so you usually have to be in a close vicinity but with a good outdoor antenna up high, you never know..
What you scanner screen should look like if your decoding DMR properly.. (below)
#DMR
#Uniden
#DigitalMobileRadio
#Upgrade
#NSWRadio
#UBCD436PT
#UBCD536PT
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