New Product – ARC Patrol

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Jonathan Higgins

By Jonathan Higgins

The Product: ARC Patrol Software
Price: $29.95
Works with: Uniden HomePatrol (HP-1)

The Uniden HomePatrol comes with software but the software has some limitations:

With ARC PATROL you expand the functionality of your HP-1:

Add a frequency that is not in the built-in database

Add a talkgroup that is not in the built-in database

Add a trunk system that is not in the built-in database

Add Nascar and other race frequencies

Change Alpha tags

Change or add subtones

Add Airband, CB, Marine, Railroad, FRS and GMRS frequencies

Change the service type of frequencies and/or talkgroups

Search a frequency range

Links about the ARC Patrol:

Questions and Answers

Download the demo

Introduction to the New BuTel ARC Patrol Software.
Narrated By Gommert Buysen of Butel Software

New Product – Uniden HomePatrol

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jonathan Higgins

By Jonathan Higgins

The Product: Uniden HomePatrol-1

The much awaited Uniden HomePatrol’s will be shipping out on Thursday, September 30, 2010.

Please check out my First Look @ Uniden HomePatrol
Highlights:

My first thoughts of the HomePatrol
For Advanced Users
Making Favorites Lists/Updating HomePatrol
Instant Replay Feature
HomePatrol Appearance and Jacks
and more!

Let’s go over the optional accessories available for the new Uniden HomePatrol:

Setup & Optimize:
This service covers the following :
Optimizing the internal database/frequency library
Checking and updating the firmware
Setting-up your local town/city into a Scan List/Favorites List
— Learn more about the Setup & Optimize Service —
***This service delays the shipping one week***

Mobile Antenna:
SpectrumForce Wideband Antenna with Mag Mount and SMA, Great low profile mobile antenna, with the SMA connection for quick an easy hook-up.

Antenna Adapter:
SMA to BNC Adapter – If you looking to connect the HomePatrol to BNC (Male) connection this part is a must have.
GPS:**
GPS Receiver – (SpectrumForce GPS Receiver) Allows the HomePatrol to automatically tune to local frequencies as you drive.
**GPS Kit – Required with GPS Receiver:
GPS Accessory Kit – The cables needed to connect the HomePatrol to the GPS Receiver (SpectrumForce GPS Receiver)
1. SpectrumForce Wideband Antenna with Mag Mount and SMA
2. SpectrumForce GPS Receiver
3. SMA to BNC Adapter
4. GPS Accessory Kit

New Product – Setup & Optimize Service

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jonathan Higgins

By Jonathan Higgins

Product Name: Setup & Optimize Service (for the Uniden HomePatrol and GRE PSR-700 only.)

Cost: $39.95 – If the scanner was purchase from Scanner Master
($49.95 for customers that already have purchased the scanner elsewhere)

Note: This service delays the shipping one week.

When you order this option along with your Uniden HomePatrol and GRE PSR-700 the Setup & Optimize Service Covers:

Optimizing the internal database

Checking and updating the firmware

Setting-up your local town/city into a Scan List/Favorites List

With Scanner Master’s exclusive Set-up & Optimize Package we see to it that you’re pre-programmed scanner is fully updated and ready to use for your area, perfect for your own use and especially perfect for a gift. First we optimize the internal database by updating the frequency library, which changes daily. We will also check and install any firmware updates to before your pre-programmed scanner ships. (The firmware is the operating system for the radio which may have been updated or tweaked by the factory following its production in Asia.) Scanner Master will then build a Favorites List/Scan List for the customer (based on the ship to address of your order), or for the area in which the scanner will be used if the customer specifies a different city (for example if the radio is given as a gift).

— Bellow applies to the Uniden HomePatrol ONLY. —
(The benefit of this Favorites List work is that we insure that the most important data to the user is readily accessible as often times, if the database for the end user’s area hasn’t been completely prepared with what’s known as “geo-tagging” then some or all of the local agencies will not activate for scanning. Scanner Master insures that this will not be the case.)

Scanner Master will also pre-tune the radio by entering the end-users zip code. Finally we will give the radio’s installed re-chargeable batteries a brief charge to insure that the radio will be ready to use right out of the box.

Greg Jolly busy at work Setting up and Optimizing the New Uniden HomePatrol.

First Look @ Uniden HomePatrol

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jonathan Higgins

First Look @ Uniden HomePatrol
By Jonathan Higgins

Release Date: Early Fall 2010 – 09/30/10
Price: $495.00

Uniden HomePatrol
Recently I had the opportunity to see the New Uniden HomePatrol in action. This product is very simple to operate, you can be up and running within 3 minutes or less. No programming needed all you need is your zip code. Once your Zip Code is entered, HomePatrol will load Police, Fire and EMS channels in your area and you have the option to also scan Utilities, Airports, Railroads, Businesses, schools and other services in your area that area listed on the Radio Reference database.

My initial thoughts of the HomePatrol:
This cutting edge technology from Uniden will take the work out of programming. The menus are very straight forward and simple. The reception was amazing with the stock antenna that came with the unit. This product would be ideal for someone just getting into the hobby, or just looking for something that is very simple to operate.

Advanced Users
Advanced users may find the HomePatrol limits your ability to customize the programming. I would still recommend the Uniden BCD396XT or BCD996XT to advanced users. For myself HomePatrol would be great for traveling outside of my listening area, because I wouldn’t need to spend time setting up the programming.

GPS ScanningHomePatrol would be a great for Road Trips too! By connecting a GPS Receiver the system will select all of the agencies in your area and it will keep updating as you travel.

Building Favorites Lists
You can make your own favorites Lists from the database in HomePatrol. If you only like to listen to fire call you can go into the database and select those departments. You can name and save each favorites list. I really like this option because you can customize what you’re monitoring.

Instant Replay
Did you miss a transmission? You can replay radio transmission from the last 30 Seconds to 240 seconds; you can set the replay time through the Advanced Menu options.

Updating HomePatrol
With the HomePatrol Sentinel PC Software you can update the internal database within minutes. When needed HomePatrol may need a Firmware update, these are simple and done through the software. Also with-in the software you can make and save your own custom Favorites Lists.

HomePatrol Appearance and Jacks
Screen:Full Color Touch Screen

Buttons:

Volume Control and Power Buttons
Jacks:

Left to Right – SMA Antenna Jack, Head Phone Jack, and Line Out Jack

Left to Right – GPS Jack, DC 9V Power Jack Jack, and USB – Programming/Updating Jack

In the Box:
HomePatrol will come with Flex Antenna, AC Adapter, DC Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 4 AA Rechargeable batteries USB Cable, Desk Stand, and a quick Start Guide.