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

• Band Scope mode
• Complete programming with the scanner lets you edit existing systems in Favorites Lists and create new systems without the software
• Control Channel Data Output
• 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
• EDACS/LTR LCN Finder
• EDACS/LTR LCN Monitor
• A Limit Search to search a range of frequencies for activity
• RF Power Plot
• Talk Group Converter for P25/Motorola DEC to HEX and EDACS AFS to DEC
• 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
• Trunked System Load/Reception Status tool

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 Types:
  • Motorola Type I
  • Motorola Type II
  • Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
  • Motorola Type II Smartnet
  • Motorola Type II SmartZone
  • Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink
  • Motorola Type II VOC
  • EDACS Standard (Wide)
  • EDACS Standard Networked
  • EDACS Narrowband
  • EDACS Narrowband Networked
  • EDACS SCAT
  • EDACS ESK (not ProVoice)
  • LTR Standard
  • Project 25 Standard

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

Product Reviews

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Related Pages

• Uniden HomePatrol Website
• Uniden Home Patrol FAQ
• Owners manual

Accessories

Antenna Related

• Uniden SMA to BNC adapter SKU# BYYG1542001

Cases from ScannerMaster

• Hard Leather Case/Fixed Belt Loop
• Nylon Case/Fixed Belt Clip
• Soft Leather Case/Swivel Belt Clip
• Nylon Travel Case

Mounting Options

• Ram Mounts for mobile and base options

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Message Boards

• Home Patrol forum on Uniden website

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