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==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
* [[Rebanding]] supported? {{Color|Green|YES}} The Sentinel software will import tables for identified rebanded systems from the RadioReference database.
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===Scanning Methods===
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* Autolocate that can quickly find local systems even if you don’t know where you are
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* City selection for instant reception of local services
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* Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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===Physical===
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* Built-in Battery Charger
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* Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling
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* Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada
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* Optional car mount kit
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* Signal Strength Meter
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* USB connection to PC for updates through HomePatrol-1 Sentinel software
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* 2 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions
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===Technical===
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* Standby options include clock display or weather alert
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* Shutdown timer (up to 3 hours)
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* Text Tagging allows you to name each system, site, department, channel, talk group ID, location, and SAME group using up to 37 characters per name
  
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====Frequency Coverage====
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* 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
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* 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
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* 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
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* 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz
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* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
  
===Power Requirements===
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====Power Requirements====
 
Power may be supplied by batteries or a permanent AC or DC source, described as follows:
 
Power may be supplied by batteries or a permanent AC or DC source, described as follows:
 
* 4 x AA size Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2300mAh) (included)
 
* 4 x AA size Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2300mAh) (included)
 
* 4 x AA size Alkaline Batteries (not included)
 
* 4 x AA size Alkaline Batteries (not included)
 
* AC Adapter (AC 120V 60Hz 9V 800mA Regulated) (included)
 
* AC Adapter (AC 120V 60Hz 9V 800mA Regulated) (included)
* DC Adapter (DC 12V to DC 9V 800mA Regulated) (included)<nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki>
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* DC Adapter (DC 12V to DC 9V 800mA Regulated) (included)
  
 
===Features (Current Version 2)===
 
===Features (Current Version 2)===
* System support:
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* Ability to quickly store CTCSS, DCS, or NAC tones
** APCO 25 Trunked and Conventional
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* Ability to quickly save a found Unit ID
** Motorola Analog and Mixed Digital
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* [[Battery Saver]]
** EDACS Narrow and Wide
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* Better location precision for departments and sites that allows you to also define a location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead just of a single circle
** LTR
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* [[Channel Alert]]
** Conventional
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* [[Control Channel Only]]
* 2 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions
 
* Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada
 
* Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
 
* City selection for instant reception of local services
 
* Autolocate that can quickly find local systems even if you don’t know where you are
 
* Scan multiple Favorites Lists (up to 256) and/or the Full Database
 
 
* Create new or edit existing systems in the Sentinel Software
 
* Create new or edit existing systems in the Sentinel Software
* Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling
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* [[CTCSS]]/[[DCS]]/[[NAC]] tone decode that displays CTCSS tones/DCS codes and NAC codes being received
* Better location precision for departments and sites that allows you to also define a location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead just of a single circle
 
 
* Has the ability to scan by service types i.e. Fire, Police, Railroad, etc.
 
* Has the ability to scan by service types i.e. Fire, Police, Railroad, etc.
* Per-channel delay/resume
 
 
* ID Search stops on all (unavoided) IDs even if the ID is not in HomePatrol's database
 
* ID Search stops on all (unavoided) IDs even if the ID is not in HomePatrol's database
* Unit ID Tagging
 
 
* Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
 
* Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
* One-touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback
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** One-touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback
* Temporary or permanent system/department/site/channel avoid (lockout)
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*[[Location Based Scanning]]
* CTCSS/DCS/NAC tone decode that displays CTCSS tones/DCS codes and NAC codes being received
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* Per-channel delay/resume
* The ability to quickly store CTCSS, DCS, or NAC tones
 
* The ability to quickly save a found Unit ID
 
 
* Per-channel volume offset
 
* Per-channel volume offset
* Channel Alerts
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? {{Color|Green|YES}} The Sentinel software will import tables for identified rebanded systems from the RadioReference database.
* Text Tagging allows you to name each system, site, department, channel, talk group ID, location, and SAME group using up to 37 characters per name
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* [[Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout]]
* USB connection to PC for updates through HomePatrol-1 Sentinel software
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* Unit ID Tagging
* Weather Alert Standby (SAME)
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#weather%20standby Weather Alert Standby]
* Signal Strength Meter
 
* Standby options include clock display or weather alert
 
* Shutdown timer (up to 3 hours)
 
* Optional car mount kit
 
* Built-in Battery Charger
 
  
 
===Extreme Features===
 
===Extreme Features===
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* [[Band Scope]] mode
 
* Complete programming with the scanner lets you edit existing systems in Favorites Lists and create new systems without the software
 
* Complete programming with the scanner lets you edit existing systems in Favorites Lists and create new systems without the software
* Trunked System Load/Reception Status tool
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* [[Control Channel Data Output]]
* EDACS/LTR LCN Monitor
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#conventional%20discovery Conventional Discovery] searches a range of frequencies to find unknown frequencies and automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identification
* Current Trunked System Activity Log
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#activity%20log Current Trunked System Activity Log]
* Talk Group Converter for P25/Motorola DEC to HEX and EDACS AFS to DEC
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* [[EDACS]]/[[LTR]] [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#edac_ltr%20lcn%20finder LCN Finder]
* EDACS/LTR LCN Finder
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* [[EDACS]]/[[LTR]] [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#lcn%20monitor LCN Monitor]
* A RF Power Plot
 
* Band Scope Mode
 
* Raw Data Output
 
* Trunking Discovery monitors system traffic on a trunked radio system to find unknown IDs and automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identification
 
* Conventional Discovery searches a range of frequencies to find unknown frequencies and automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identification
 
 
* A Limit Search to search a range of frequencies for activity
 
* A Limit Search to search a range of frequencies for activity
 
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#power%20plot RF Power Plot]
===Frequency Coverage===
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#converter Talk Group Converter] for P25/Motorola DEC to HEX and EDACS AFS to DEC
 
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#trunking%20discovery Trunking Discovery] monitors system traffic on a trunked radio system to find unknown IDs and automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later review and identification
* 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#system%20load Trunked System Load/Reception Status tool]
* 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
 
* 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
 
* 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz
 
* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
 
  
 
===RR System Compatibility===
 
===RR System Compatibility===
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
 
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml Easier to Read HomePatrol Manual]
 
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml Easier to Read HomePatrol Manual]
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* [[Sentinel for the Home Patrolx]]
 
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/ Uniden HomePatrol Website]  
 
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/ Uniden HomePatrol Website]  
 
* [http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol Uniden TWiki on HomePatrol-1]
 
* [http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol Uniden TWiki on HomePatrol-1]
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==Accessories==
 
==Accessories==
'''Antenna Related'''
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;Antenna Related
 
* Uniden SMA to BNC adapter SKU# BYYG1542001
 
* Uniden SMA to BNC adapter SKU# BYYG1542001
* Radio Shack BNC Right Angle Adapter P/N# 278-116 (Note: Square sided version is more ridged and keeps the antenna upright)
 
* Radio Shack SMA Male to SMA Male Coupler P/N# 278-0009
 
* Radio Shack SMA Male to SMA Female Right-Angle Adapter P/N# 278-0010
 
* Radio Shack SMA Female to BNC Female with 19.68" RG-316 P/N# 278-0011
 
* Radio Shack SMA Female to SO239 Female with 19.68"RG-316 Cable P/N# 278-0012
 
  
'''Cases from ScannerMaster'''
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;Cases from ScannerMaster
 
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Hard_Leather_Case_HomePatrol_p/01-581596.htm Hard Leather Case/Fixed Belt Loop]
 
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Hard_Leather_Case_HomePatrol_p/01-581596.htm Hard Leather Case/Fixed Belt Loop]
 
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Nylon_Case_Belt_Clip_HomePatrol_p/01-581598.htm Nylon Case/Fixed Belt Clip]
 
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/Uniden_Nylon_Case_Belt_Clip_HomePatrol_p/01-581598.htm Nylon Case/Fixed Belt Clip]
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* [https://www.scannermaster.com/HomePatrol_Uniden_Nylon_HP_Bag_p/01-581703.htm Nylon Travel Case]
 
* [https://www.scannermaster.com/HomePatrol_Uniden_Nylon_HP_Bag_p/01-581703.htm Nylon Travel Case]
  
'''Mounting Options'''
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;Modifications
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*{{Thread|for-sale-feedback-forum.99|402508-uniden-scanner-mods-accessories-sds100-internal-gps-mod.html|Uniden Internal GPS Mod}}
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;Mounting Options
 
* [http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/unidenhomepatrolmount/tabid/3904/Default.aspx Ram Mounts for mobile and base options]
 
* [http://www.ram-mount.com/NewProducts/unidenhomepatrolmount/tabid/3904/Default.aspx Ram Mounts for mobile and base options]
  
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* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel Sentinel] for HP-1
 
* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel Sentinel] for HP-1
 
** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page
 
** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page
** The support forum for this software can be found [https://forums.radioreference.com/forums/uniden-forums.82/ here]
 
 
* [http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol/TechnicalDocumentation Uniden Protocol Technical Documentation]
 
* [http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol/TechnicalDocumentation Uniden Protocol Technical Documentation]
  
 
'''Third Party'''
 
'''Third Party'''
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-Patrol for Uniden HomePatrol-1]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-Patrol for Uniden HomePatrol-1]
** The support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
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** The support forum for this software can be found in the {{Forum|scanner-programming-software.89|Scanner Programming Software}}
 
* [http://hp.xoynq.com Command-line utility for HomePatrol (Extreme Edition)]
 
* [http://hp.xoynq.com Command-line utility for HomePatrol (Extreme Edition)]
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* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xboRzWufG-cxL2DobIr_REIPKekUY-Bu Universal Scanner Audio Player (Google Drive)]
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** The {{Thread|general-scanning-discussion.28|416924-universal-scanner-audio-player.html|Support}} is here
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'''Trunking Decoders'''
 
'''Trunking Decoders'''
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==Message Boards/forums==
 
==Message Boards/forums==
;{{color|red|RadioReference}}
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; RadioReference  
*{{Forum|uniden-forums|RadioReference Uniden}}
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* {{Forum|uniden-forums.82|Uniden}}
* [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/184655-home-patrol-cost-thread.html Home Patrol- The Cost Thread]
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* [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/184283-homepatrol-you-getting-one.html Home Patrol poll]
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; Facebook
* [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/184743-home-patrol-intended-customer-thread.html Home Patrol- Intended Customer thread]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
* [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-scanners/184407-home-patrol-announced-software-support.html Home Patrol - Announced Software Support]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnidenScanners Uniden Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBScanners Uniden Bearcat Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK]
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;Groups.io
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* [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/HomePatrol Home Patrol sub group]
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* [https://groups.io/g/HomePatrol Home Patrol 1]
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
  
 
; Message Boards
 
; Message Boards
 
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=listcat&Itemid=28 Home Patrol forum on Uniden website]
 
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=listcat&Itemid=28 Home Patrol forum on Uniden website]
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;Twitter
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*[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23home-patrol-1&src=typed_query  Home Patrol 1 on Twitter]
  
 
==HomePatrol-1 Scanners for Sale==
 
==HomePatrol-1 Scanners for Sale==

Revision as of 15:46, 21 February 2022

HomePatrol-1

Uniden APCO-25 Capable Trunktracker scanner. This scanner began shipping in September 2010 and is discontinued.

Specifications

Scanning Methods

  • Autolocate that can quickly find local systems even if you don’t know where you are
  • City selection for instant reception of local services
  • Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Physical

  • Built-in Battery Charger
  • Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling
  • Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada
  • Optional car mount kit
  • Signal Strength Meter
  • USB connection to PC for updates through HomePatrol-1 Sentinel software
  • 2 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions

Technical

  • Standby options include clock display or weather alert
  • Shutdown timer (up to 3 hours)
  • Text Tagging allows you to name each system, site, department, channel, talk group ID, location, and SAME group using up to 37 characters per name

Frequency Coverage

  • 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
  • 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
  • 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
  • 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz
  • 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz

Power Requirements

Power may be supplied by batteries or a permanent AC or DC source, described as follows:

  • 4 x AA size Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2300mAh) (included)
  • 4 x AA size Alkaline Batteries (not included)
  • AC Adapter (AC 120V 60Hz 9V 800mA Regulated) (included)
  • DC Adapter (DC 12V to DC 9V 800mA Regulated) (included)

Features (Current Version 2)

  • Ability to quickly store CTCSS, DCS, or NAC tones
  • Ability to quickly save a found Unit ID
  • Battery Saver
  • Better location precision for departments and sites that allows you to also define a location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead just of a single circle
  • Channel Alert
  • Control Channel Only
  • Create new or edit existing systems in the Sentinel Software
  • CTCSS/DCS/NAC tone decode that displays CTCSS tones/DCS codes and NAC codes being received
  • Has the ability to scan by service types i.e. Fire, Police, Railroad, etc.
  • ID Search stops on all (unavoided) IDs even if the ID is not in HomePatrol's database
  • Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
    • One-touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback
  • Location Based Scanning
  • Per-channel delay/resume
  • Per-channel volume offset
  • Rebanding supported? YES The Sentinel software will import tables for identified rebanded systems from the RadioReference database.
  • Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout
  • Unit ID Tagging
  • Weather Alert Standby

Extreme Features

RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:

  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

Product Reviews

eHam.net

Related Pages

Accessories

Antenna Related
  • Uniden SMA to BNC adapter SKU# BYYG1542001
Cases from ScannerMaster
Modifications
Mounting Options

Supporting Software

Uniden

Third Party


Trunking Decoders

Message Boards/forums

RadioReference
Facebook
Groups.io
Message Boards
Twitter

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