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... license from Counter Technologies, Inc. *** These patents are all licensed from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI). © 2011 Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Problems? Knox. and 5,226,084. HomePatrol is under license from Gregory D. Get help on the web at 800‐292‐2294. This product uses one or... more of Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Or call our Customer Service line at www.HomePatrol‐1.com or www.uniden.com. Patented DVSI Vocoder: US Patent Nos. 5,870,405; 5,649,050; 5,630,011; 5,581,656...
... license from Counter Technologies, Inc. *** These patents are all licensed from Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI). © 2011 Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Problems? Knox. and 5,226,084. HomePatrol is under license from Gregory D. Get help on the web at 800‐292‐2294. This product uses one or... more of Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Or call our Customer Service line at www.HomePatrol‐1.com or www.uniden.com. Patented DVSI Vocoder: US Patent Nos. 5,870,405; 5,649,050; 5,630,011; 5,581,656...
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...;1 Do? ...5 Create Favorites Lists ...5 Avoid Transmissions...5 Replay Transmissions ...5 Record Transmissions ...5 Use GPS Input...5 Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware...6 Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database...6 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 7 Hardware ...7 Base Unit ...7 Main Screen ...8 Main Screen Overview ...8 HOMEPATROL‐1 OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service...
...;1 Do? ...5 Create Favorites Lists ...5 Avoid Transmissions...5 Replay Transmissions ...5 Record Transmissions ...5 Use GPS Input...5 Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware...6 Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database...6 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 7 Hardware ...7 Base Unit ...7 Main Screen ...8 Main Screen Overview ...8 HOMEPATROL‐1 OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service...
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... ...21 Weather ...22 Monitoring Weather Channels ...22 Monitoring Weather Alerts...22 Displaying Unit IDs ...22 Using HomePatrol‐1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver 23 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 23 Setting Up GPS ...23 HOMEPATROL‐1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 24 Manage Profiles ...24 Manage Favorites Lists...24 Manage Databases...24 Create New...
... ...21 Weather ...22 Monitoring Weather Channels ...22 Monitoring Weather Alerts...22 Displaying Unit IDs ...22 Using HomePatrol‐1 with an Accessory GPS Receiver 23 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐1 23 Setting Up GPS ...23 HOMEPATROL‐1 AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 24 Manage Profiles ...24 Manage Favorites Lists...24 Manage Databases...24 Create New...
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Share Favorites Lists...24 Manage Firmware Updates ...24 Installing Sentinel...24 How to Install HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software 25 TROUBLESHOOTING...26 BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION...27 Recharging the Batteries...27 Appendices...29 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications 29 Appendix B: Band Coverage...31 Appendix C: Services Types...33 iii
Share Favorites Lists...24 Manage Firmware Updates ...24 Installing Sentinel...24 How to Install HomePatrol‐1 Sentinel Software 25 TROUBLESHOOTING...26 BATTERY AND POWER INFORMATION...27 Recharging the Batteries...27 Appendices...29 Appendix A: HomePatrol‐1 Specifications 29 Appendix B: Band Coverage...31 Appendix C: Services Types...33 iii
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..., Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) City selection for instant reception of the HomePatrol‐1 manual reflects changes made possible by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL‐1? Simply turn it on, enter your HomePatrol‐1 to monitor these transmissions when it is made in the Extreme Upgrade, see...
..., Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) City selection for instant reception of the HomePatrol‐1 manual reflects changes made possible by download at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol. 3 WHAT IS THE HOMEPATROL‐1? Simply turn it on, enter your HomePatrol‐1 to monitor these transmissions when it is made in the Extreme Upgrade, see...
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For information on all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is 20 miles from Uniden. displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being received. ID Search - If you enter the city, ... in the US and Canada. RadioReference SysID Database - provides geographical coordinates for monitoring. Channel Alerts - If you enter your location, HomePatrol‐1 searches its databases for trunked radio systems across most of North America. ZIP Code Geographic Database - Even without the registration key, you ...
For information on all unavoided radio traffic, even if the channel is 20 miles from Uniden. displays an alpha tag showing the information about a specific radio unit being received. ID Search - If you enter the city, ... in the US and Canada. RadioReference SysID Database - provides geographical coordinates for monitoring. Channel Alerts - If you enter your location, HomePatrol‐1 searches its databases for trunked radio systems across most of North America. ZIP Code Geographic Database - Even without the registration key, you ...
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...Appendix C provides a list of service types and a brief description of them . 5 When you began creating your location. A Word About HomePatrol‐1 Profiles When you entered your zip code the first time, you begin recording transmissions. A profile contains settings like to stop. Tap ...Menu/Service Types to Favorites Lists, avoid others, and adjust how HomePatrol‐1 receives and plays them . You can save some communications that recording immediately and continue replaying it, you tap again ...
...Appendix C provides a list of service types and a brief description of them . 5 When you began creating your location. A Word About HomePatrol‐1 Profiles When you entered your zip code the first time, you begin recording transmissions. A profile contains settings like to stop. Tap ...Menu/Service Types to Favorites Lists, avoid others, and adjust how HomePatrol‐1 receives and plays them . You can save some communications that recording immediately and continue replaying it, you tap again ...
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Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware From time to time, Uniden will release firmware updates to the extreme features, then select "Mass Storage". Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE Update Firmware and ...information about profiles. When you want to significantly change your current profile to Sentinel. Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database To update the HomePatrol‐1's database, connect it to your HomePatrol‐1 by selecting HomePatrol Write to Homepatrol. 6 HomePatrol‐1 operates on a single profile at a time, so, if you want to restore ...
Updating HomePatrol‐1 Firmware From time to time, Uniden will release firmware updates to the extreme features, then select "Mass Storage". Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE Update Firmware and ...information about profiles. When you want to significantly change your current profile to Sentinel. Updating the HomePatrol‐1 Database To update the HomePatrol‐1's database, connect it to your HomePatrol‐1 by selecting HomePatrol Write to Homepatrol. 6 HomePatrol‐1 operates on a single profile at a time, so, if you want to restore ...
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... and line out jacks and SMA antenna jack while the right side contains the USB, power jack, and serial port for GPS. 7 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐1 unit comprises a base unit and antenna. Accessories included in the box are: AC Power Adapter Car Charger ...61623; USB Connection Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna MicroSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐1 base unit is 3.3 in (84.5 mm) H x 5.9 in (149 mm) W x 1.5 in (38.4 mm) D.
... and line out jacks and SMA antenna jack while the right side contains the USB, power jack, and serial port for GPS. 7 HOMEPATROL‐1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Hardware The HomePatrol‐1 unit comprises a base unit and antenna. Accessories included in the box are: AC Power Adapter Car Charger ...61623; USB Connection Cable 4 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Rubber Antenna MicroSD card (installed) Table Stand Base Unit The HomePatrol‐1 base unit is 3.3 in (84.5 mm) H x 5.9 in (149 mm) W x 1.5 in (38.4 mm) D.
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...access other features. System, Department, and Channel Transmission The three center rows of the channel being monitored. (Example: DART Transit Police). HomePatrol‐1 will see when monitoring. This department is part of the system described previously. (Example: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority) The ... with the transmission. Also shows the service type, frequency or talk group ID and Unit ID (if enabled) for HomePatrol‐1. Main Screen The HomePatrol‐1 Main screen is the screen you will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it . The following...
...access other features. System, Department, and Channel Transmission The three center rows of the channel being monitored. (Example: DART Transit Police). HomePatrol‐1 will see when monitoring. This department is part of the system described previously. (Example: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority) The ... with the transmission. Also shows the service type, frequency or talk group ID and Unit ID (if enabled) for HomePatrol‐1. Main Screen The HomePatrol‐1 Main screen is the screen you will hold and monitor that specific level until you tap it . The following...
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... Shows the status of a connected GPS unit. Displays Help text. Tap and hold to the next system, department, or channel. Moves HomePatrol‐1 to redo initial setup configuration. A selection bar lets you set to ON, the status indicator turns red. If Attenuation is the...touch lock. Backs through the selected level. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐1 stops on your location and systems' locations. Reduces signal interference if you lock a transmission level. Status Icons Three status icons ...
... Shows the status of a connected GPS unit. Displays Help text. Tap and hold to the next system, department, or channel. Moves HomePatrol‐1 to redo initial setup configuration. A selection bar lets you set to ON, the status indicator turns red. If Attenuation is the...touch lock. Backs through the selected level. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐1 stops on your location and systems' locations. Reduces signal interference if you lock a transmission level. Status Icons Three status icons ...
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Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐1 features and operations Provides an instant replay of the previous transmissions (30 - 240 seconds as the Mute value has been set through the Replay ...). Set the length of time for as long as set . Records ongoing transmissions. Mutes the current transmission for Mute to configure specific elements of the HomePatrol‐1 system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). the Menu button allows you to be active and the Mute level (0 - 6). Tap Record again...
Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐1 features and operations Provides an instant replay of the previous transmissions (30 - 240 seconds as the Mute value has been set through the Replay ...). Set the length of time for as long as set . Records ongoing transmissions. Mutes the current transmission for Mute to configure specific elements of the HomePatrol‐1 system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). the Menu button allows you to be active and the Mute level (0 - 6). Tap Record again...
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... the message "0 Channels Selected" with Cancel (activated) and Other Option (deactivated) in the Setup folder. Allow the installation to the PC, HomePatrol‐1 installs like an additional drive. 2. Sentinel will take you through all selections and recommend that program. 3. There are selected. If your... uses the internet to check for you to listen to the transmissions you want to install the software. Selecting Channels to Monitor HomePatrol‐1 operations revolve around the ability for firmware and radio data updates. 4. If you select Other Options at this point, ...
... the message "0 Channels Selected" with Cancel (activated) and Other Option (deactivated) in the Setup folder. Allow the installation to the PC, HomePatrol‐1 installs like an additional drive. 2. Sentinel will take you through all selections and recommend that program. 3. There are selected. If your... uses the internet to check for you to listen to the transmissions you want to install the software. Selecting Channels to Monitor HomePatrol‐1 operations revolve around the ability for firmware and radio data updates. 4. If you select Other Options at this point, ...
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...City and follow the prompts to change GPS input settings. How to ) Aircraft, Emergency Ops, Fire‐Talk, and Law Dispatch. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for a total of service types and their definitions. Tapping this selection displays the Set Up GPS screen, where...61623; Manual Location Input. Service type examples include (but are selected. Set Range Range lets you want , tap Accept. HomePatrol‐1 selects channels based on the Menu screen. Tapping Range from the Radio Control bar or selecting Set Range from your service type ...
...City and follow the prompts to change GPS input settings. How to ) Aircraft, Emergency Ops, Fire‐Talk, and Law Dispatch. HomePatrol‐1 searches frequency bands for a total of service types and their definitions. Tapping this selection displays the Set Up GPS screen, where...61623; Manual Location Input. Service type examples include (but are selected. Set Range Range lets you want , tap Accept. HomePatrol‐1 selects channels based on the Menu screen. Tapping Range from the Radio Control bar or selecting Set Range from your service type ...
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... Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Menu/Select Service Types Service types you tap Mute. Tap Avoid in this ... Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you don't care to listen to change pages. You can set according to access them.
... Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Menu/Select Service Types Service types you tap Mute. Tap Avoid in this ... Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐1 has many options that you don't care to listen to change pages. You can set according to access them.
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... contrast steps) Set Backlight Level (11 dimmer steps) Auto Dim - Tap to select Permanent or Avoid Options Temporary Review Avoid List - Displays a list of time HomePatrol-1 will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Tap to scroll through 30 sec - 240 sec (4 min) selections. tap to select Reception, Keytap, or Both...
... contrast steps) Set Backlight Level (11 dimmer steps) Auto Dim - Tap to select Permanent or Avoid Options Temporary Review Avoid List - Displays a list of time HomePatrol-1 will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Tap to scroll through 30 sec - 240 sec (4 min) selections. tap to select Reception, Keytap, or Both...
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... it. Default Mode External Power - Tap to restore all default settings, delete all settings to turn Automatic Gain Control on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. Tap to equalize the audio volume for extreme volume differences. to monitoring. How to select default shutdown mode if powered through batteries. The...
... it. Default Mode External Power - Tap to restore all default settings, delete all settings to turn Automatic Gain Control on the top left of the HomePatrol‐1 unit. Tap to equalize the audio volume for extreme volume differences. to monitoring. How to select default shutdown mode if powered through batteries. The...
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... Dim on the Display Options screen turns those features on , the display dims after a specified amount of time. Setting Automatic Shutoff You can set your HomePatrol‐1 to automatically turn off . These modes are: Clock Standby WX Standby All Off 16 to select a shutoff time.... Automatic Shutoff Tap the following screens: Menu Advanced Menu Set Auto Shutoff Tap + or - How to select the mode HomePatrol‐1 will also turn off . AutoDim will use when it shuts off the display if there is on and off after transmissions end and ...
... Dim on the Display Options screen turns those features on , the display dims after a specified amount of time. Setting Automatic Shutoff You can set your HomePatrol‐1 to automatically turn off . These modes are: Clock Standby WX Standby All Off 16 to select a shutoff time.... Automatic Shutoff Tap the following screens: Menu Advanced Menu Set Auto Shutoff Tap + or - How to select the mode HomePatrol‐1 will also turn off . AutoDim will use when it shuts off the display if there is on and off after transmissions end and ...
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...Manage Favorites Lists. If you don't have Favorites Lists already established, you have not needed to avoid a channel for a while using your HomePatrol‐1 Creating a Favorites List There is probably the easiest way to quickly make a local Favorites List using the Full Database and avoid transmissions ...up displays different screens depending on whether or not you can have Favorites Lists already saved. BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS As you listen to HomePatrol‐1, you'll find that there are certain channels you want to save. Fave The Saving Channel to ...
...Manage Favorites Lists. If you don't have Favorites Lists already established, you have not needed to avoid a channel for a while using your HomePatrol‐1 Creating a Favorites List There is probably the easiest way to quickly make a local Favorites List using the Full Database and avoid transmissions ...up displays different screens depending on whether or not you can have Favorites Lists already saved. BUILDING FAVORITES LISTS As you listen to HomePatrol‐1, you'll find that there are certain channels you want to save. Fave The Saving Channel to ...
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... saved to a Favorites List during your Favorites Lists. The Favorite List Selection screen displays. Watch the HomePatrol Community at http://www.HomePatrol.com and the HomePatrol Twiki site at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol for any HomePatrol‐1 profile and use Sentinel to easily share their own Favorites Lists. Tap New. The Create New...
... saved to a Favorites List during your Favorites Lists. The Favorite List Selection screen displays. Watch the HomePatrol Community at http://www.HomePatrol.com and the HomePatrol Twiki site at http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol for any HomePatrol‐1 profile and use Sentinel to easily share their own Favorites Lists. Tap New. The Create New...