Homepatrol-1 Version 2; How Does The Homepatrol-1 Work; What You Do - Uniden HOMEPATROL-1 Owner's Manual

HomePatrol‐1 Version 2
Starting with Version 2, the HomePatrol‐1 includes many advanced features available by purchasing a
registration key from Uniden. For information on unlocking and using these features, see the separate
HomePatrol Extreme Users Guide. Even without the registration key, you can take advantage of these
advanced features, many of which can be programmed using HomePatrol Sentinel software:
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Per‐channel delay – lets you determine how long the HomePatrol‐1 stays on a channel after the
transmission ends. Longer delays help prevent missing replies. Shorter delays improve overall
scanning speed.
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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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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.
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Channel Alerts – sounds a programmable alert when a channel set to alert becomes active.
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Unit ID Tagging – displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being
received.
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ID Search – stops on all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is not in HomePatrol‐1's
database.
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Emergency Alert – sounds an alert when a unit triggers their emergency status (on compatible
radio systems).
A coordinated HomePatrol‐1 website (www.HomePatrol.com) provides a variety of support features and
information. Become part of the HomePatrol‐1 family by getting involved in the discussion forums.
How Does the HomePatrol‐1 Work?
What You Do
When you set your location, HomePatrol‐1 searches its databases for channels near that location. If you
enter your zip code, HomePatrol‐1 searches within a 10 mile radius of the center of that zip code. If you
enter the city, that range is 20 miles from the center of the city. If you use the AutoLocate feature, that
range increases to 30 miles. If you manually enter your latitude and longitude or connect an accessory
GPS receiver, your HomePatrol‐1 will select channels that apply to your precise location.
HomePatrol‐1 uses these databases:
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Radio System Database – provided by www.radioreference.com, this database contains radio
system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and geographic locations for
radio systems across most of North America.
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ZIP Code Geographic Database – provides geographical coordinates for most zip and postal
codes in the US and Canada.
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RadioReference SysID Database – contains system ID and geographic location information for
trunked radio systems across North America.
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City Location Database – includes the centerpoint of most named cities and counties.
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