Unfortunately,you need to set things initially from the 
computer.  However, when you go from one place to another, you can 
hit the "z" (for Zip Code), key in the zip code, hit Enter, and then 
you're in a new area.  Beats programming each freq one channel at a 
time.--Matt, N1IBB.

At 01:00 PM 12/4/2014, you wrote:
>Do you need to control the scanner from a computer? If so, that's
>fine until or if you want to take the scanner somewhere else,
>then what? Jim WA6EKS
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>From: Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date sent: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 11:29:25 -0500
>Subject: Re: Accessible scanners?
>
>Hi, Bob.  Sure will.  Have some tidbits right now:
>
>Scanner needs to be plugged in for an initial 50 hours to charge
>the
>scanner's clock battery.  Then, it willl hold the time.  Right
>now,
>when I turn on the scanner, I need to reset the time and date.
>
>Also, the BCD Sentinel software that comes with the scanner is
>pretty
>accessible.  You can adjust the receiver range, what services you
>want to scan, etc.  It doesn't, however, help you adjust the time
>or
>get real status of what's on your scanner in terms of freqs,
>etc.; at
>least I don't know how to get this info.  Also, unable to adjust
>volume as yet.  More to follow.--Matt, N1IBB.
>
>At 11:15 AM 12/4/2014, you wrote:
>Matt,
>
>Would you let us know what you find out?
>
>Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
>On 12/4/2014 11:10 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
>  Hi, Bob.  Absolutely agree.  Actually, just got an email from
>  them.  Seems a friend of mine at the store where I bought the
>scanner
>  contacted someone in tech.  support over at Uniden, and I got an
>email
>  with their phone number.  Will call them later today.--Matt,
>N1IBB.
>
>  At 10:15 AM 12/4/2014, you wrote:
>  Hi,
>
>  Everything on the BCD436 is access through the menus.  Volume,
>squelch,
>  lock and unlock and everything is through a multi-level menu,
>but at
>  least its in a menu which is better than a touch screen that
>doesn't
>  give any feedback at all.
>
>  Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
>  On 12/4/2014 8:28 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
>  Hi, Folks.  I bought a Uniden BCD436HP, and have yet to figure
>out
>  most of it.  Most annoying is that it doesn't hold the date and
>time,
>  and I can't adjust the volume.  The manual is next to useless,
>and
>  trying to get hold of Tech.  support at Uniden is next to
>  impossible.  Anyone have tips on how to use this scanner?
>Thanks in
>  advance.--Matt, N1IBB.
>
>  At 08:11 AM 12/4/2014, you wrote:
>  Hi Jim,
>
>  The scanner is not very accessible, but it is better than the
>home
>  patrol's touch screen was.
>
>  Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
>  On 12/4/2014 2:47 AM, Jim Gammon wrote:
>  Well Bob what about that scanner you bought fairly recently?
>Have
>  you figured it out? Really want to know if it's accessible? I
>  really hope you can figure out your Yaesu and that it's
>  accessible.  73, Jim WA6EKS