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Homepatrol-2 APCO-25 Phase II Capable Trunktracker IV scanner.
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Homepatrol-2 [[APCO Project 25#Project_25_Phase_II_.22TDMA.22|APCO Project 25 Phase II]] Capable Trunktracker IV scanner.  
  
 
==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
===In the box===
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* City selection for instant reception of local services
*Homepatrol-2
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* Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling
* AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery (2300mAh X 4)
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* Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
* Rubber antenna (SMA type)
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===Physical===
* SMA to BNC Connector
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* Built-in Battery Charger
* USB cable (USB A to USB Mini B Type)
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* Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada
* 4 GB microSD Card (installed)
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* Optional car mount kit
* Desk Use Bracket (Stand Type)
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* Shutdown timer (up to 3 hours)
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* Signal Strength Meter
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* Standby options include clock display or weather alert
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* 4 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions
  
===Power Requirements===
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===Technical===
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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)
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*DC Adapter (DC 12V to DC5V 1000mA)
 
*DC Adapter (DC 12V to DC5V 1000mA)
  
===Main Features===
 
* System support:
 
** APCO 25 Trunked and Conventional
 
** Motorola Analog and Mixed Digital
 
** EDACS Narrow and Wide
 
** LTR
 
** Conventional
 
** Phase 2 TDMA
 
* 4 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
 
* Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling
 
 
* USB connection to PC for firmware and database updates through Sentinel software
 
* USB connection to PC for firmware and database updates through Sentinel software
* Weather Alert Standby (SAME)
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====Frequency Coverage====
* Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
 
* One-touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback
 
* Optional car mount kit
 
 
 
===Frequency Coverage===
 
 
 
 
* 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
 
* 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
 
* 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
 
* 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
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* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
 
* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
  
===Advanced Features===
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===Features===
*Per‐channel delay – lets you determine how long the HomePatrol‐II stays on a channel after the transmission ends. Longer delays help prevent missing replies. Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed.
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* Ability to quickly store [[CTCSS]], [[DCS]], or [[NAC]] tones
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* Ability to quickly save a found Unit ID
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* [[Battery Saver]]
 
* Better location precision for systems – allows you to define a department’s location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead of a single circle (circles are still supported).
 
* Better location precision for systems – allows you to define a department’s location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead of a single circle (circles are still supported).
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* [[Channel Alert]] – sounds a programmable alert when a channel set to alert becomes active.
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* [[CTCSS]]/[[DCS]]/[[NAC]] tone decode that displays CTCSS tones/DCS codes and NAC codes being received
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* [[Control Channel Only]]
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* Emergency Alert – sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on compatibleradio systems).
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* Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions.
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** One-touch recording to capture transmissions for later playback
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*[[Location Based Scanning]]
 
* Multi‐Favorite List Support – lets you monitor up to 256 Favorites List at a time, or combine Favorites Lists and the Full Database for monitoring.
 
* Multi‐Favorite List Support – lets you monitor up to 256 Favorites List at a time, or combine Favorites Lists and the Full Database for monitoring.
* Channel Alerts sounds a programmable alert when a channel set to alert becomes active.
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*Per‐channel delay lets you determine how long the HomePatrol‐II stays on a channel after the transmission ends. Longer delays help prevent missing replies. Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed.
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* Per-channel volume offset
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? {{Color|Green|YES}} The Sentinel software will import tables for identified rebanded systems from the RadioReference database.
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* [[Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout]]
 
* Unit ID Tagging – displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being received.
 
* Unit ID Tagging – displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being received.
* Emergency Alert – sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on compatibleradio systems).
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#weather%20standby Weather Alert Standby
* Temporary or permanent system/department/site/channel avoid (lockout)
 
* CTCSS/DCS/NAC tone decode that displays CTCSS tones/DCS codes and NAC codes being received
 
* The ability to quickly store CTCSS, DCS, or NAC tones
 
* The ability to quickly save a found Unit ID
 
* Per-channel volume offset
 
* Channel Alerts
 
* Signal Strength Meter
 
* Standby options include clock display or weather alert
 
* Shutdown timer (up to 3 hours)
 
* Built-in Battery Charger
 
  
===Extreme Upgrade Features===
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====Extreme Upgrade Features====
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* [[Band Scope]] Mode
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* [[Control Channel Data Output]]
 
* Complete Front-panel programmability
 
* Complete Front-panel programmability
* Trunked System Analyzers
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#edac_ltr%20lcn%20finder LCN Finder] for [[EDACS]] and [[LTR]] Systems
* LCN finder for EDACS and LTR Systems
 
* Band Scope
 
* RF Power Plot
 
* Trunking and Conventional Discovery modes
 
 
* Limit Search
 
* Limit Search
* Raw Data Output
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#power%20plot RF Power Plot]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#trunked%20system%20analyzer Trunked System Analyzers]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#trunking%20discovery Trunking] and [http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml#conventional%20discovery Conventional] Discovery modes
 
* USB Audio output and control
 
* USB Audio output and control
  
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** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
 
** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
 
** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
 
** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
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===In the box===
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*Homepatrol-2
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* AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery (2300mAh X 4)
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* Rubber antenna (SMA type)
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* SMA to BNC Connector
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* USB cable (USB A to USB Mini B Type)
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* 4 GB microSD Card (installed)
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* Desk Use Bracket (Stand Type)
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/ Uniden HomePatrol Website]
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* {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|312257-hp2-hidden-audio-menu.html|HP2 Hidden P25 Settings Menu}}
* [http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol Uniden HomePatrol TWiki]
 
* [[Programming Your Uniden Scanner]]
 
 
* [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
 
* [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
 
* [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/HOMEPATROL-2om.pdf User manual]
 
* [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/HOMEPATROL-2om.pdf User manual]
  
 
==Accessories==
 
==Accessories==
'''Antenna Related'''
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;Cases from ScannerMaster
* 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'''
 
 
* [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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;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]
  
==Supporting Software==
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==Message Boards/Forums==
'''Uniden'''
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*{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|RadioReference Uniden}}
* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/HomePatrol/HomePatrolSentinel Home Patrol Sentinel]  
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; Facebook
** For wiki articles regarding Sentinel, see the [[Sentinel (Uniden software)]] page
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
** The support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/uniden-software-discussion/ here]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
* [http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol/TechnicalDocumentation Uniden Protocol Technical Documentation]
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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]
'''Third Party'''
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnidenScanners Uniden Scanners]
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC-Patrol for Uniden HomePatrol]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/UBScanners Uniden Bearcat Scanners]
** The support forum for this software can be found [http://forums.radioreference.com/scanner-programming-software/ here]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club]
* [http://hp.xoynq.com Command-line utility for HomePatrol (Extreme Edition)]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK]
 
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; Groups.io
'''Trunking Decoders'''
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* [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming]
* [http://www.unitrunker.com/hp1.html UniTrunker HomePatrol Information]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group]
* [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/HomePatrol/ExtremeUpdate/HomePatrol_Serial_Drivers.zip Serial Mode drivers for the HomePatrol-1 Extreme Upgrade (Needed for UniTrunker Communication)]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/HomePatrol Home Patrol sub group]
 
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/HomePatrol-2 Home Patrol 2 sub group]
==Discussions==
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler] 
*{{Forum|uniden-forums|RadioReference Uniden}}
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* [https://groups.io/g/HomePatrol-2 Home Patrol 2]
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; Message Board
 
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=listcat&Itemid=28 Uniden HomePatrol Forum]
 
* [http://www.homepatrol.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=listcat&Itemid=28 Uniden HomePatrol Forum]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomePatrol/ HomePatrol Yahoo Group]
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; Twitter
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* [https://twitter.com/search?q=%23home-patrol-2&src=typed_query  Home Patrol 2 on Twitter]
  
  

Latest revision as of 21:07, 24 April 2023

HomePatrol-2

Homepatrol-2 APCO Project 25 Phase II Capable Trunktracker IV scanner.

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
  • Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included) for precise system selection and continuing reselection when traveling
  • Zip code entry for instant reception of local Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Physical

  • Built-in Battery Charger
  • Factory programmed for all known radio systems in the United States and Canada
  • Optional car mount kit
  • Shutdown timer (up to 3 hours)
  • Signal Strength Meter
  • Standby options include clock display or weather alert
  • 4 GB micro SD for storing favorites lists and recording transmissions

Technical

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)
  • USB Port DC 5V Power Supply

Optional –

  • AC Adapter (AC 120V 60Hz to DC5V 1000mA)
  • DC Adapter (DC 12V to DC5V 1000mA)
  • USB connection to PC for firmware and database updates through Sentinel software

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

Features

  • Ability to quickly store CTCSS, DCS, or NAC tones
  • Ability to quickly save a found Unit ID
  • Battery Saver
  • Better location precision for systems – allows you to define a department’s location and range using up to 32 rectangles instead of a single circle (circles are still supported).
  • Channel Alert – sounds a programmable alert when a channel set to alert becomes active.
  • CTCSS/DCS/NAC tone decode that displays CTCSS tones/DCS codes and NAC codes being received
  • Control Channel Only
  • Emergency Alert – sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on compatibleradio systems).
  • 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
  • Multi‐Favorite List Support – lets you monitor up to 256 Favorites List at a time, or combine Favorites Lists and the Full Database for monitoring.
  • Per‐channel delay – lets you determine how long the HomePatrol‐II stays on a channel after the transmission ends. Longer delays help prevent missing replies. Shorter delays improve overall scanning speed.
  • 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 – displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being received.
  • Weather Alert Standby

Extreme Upgrade 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

In the box

  • Homepatrol-2
  • AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery (2300mAh X 4)
  • Rubber antenna (SMA type)
  • SMA to BNC Connector
  • USB cable (USB A to USB Mini B Type)
  • 4 GB microSD Card (installed)
  • Desk Use Bracket (Stand Type)

Related Pages

Accessories

Cases from ScannerMaster
Mounting Options

Message Boards/Forums

Facebook
Groups.io
Message Board
Twitter


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