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HOMEPATROL‐II OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Running the Startup Wizard...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service Types ...12 Set Range ...12 Select Favorites Lists to Monitor ...12 Avoiding Transmissions...13 Selecting Nationwide Systems ...13 Customizing Your Monitoring Experience 13 Adjusting Listening Volume ...15 Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes...15 Equalizing the Volume Level ...15 Adjusting the Screen ...15 Adjusting Contrast and...
HOMEPATROL‐II OPERATIONS ...11 Start‐Up Wizard ...11 Running the Startup Wizard...11 Selecting Channels to Monitor...11 Change Location...12 Select Service Types ...12 Set Range ...12 Select Favorites Lists to Monitor ...12 Avoiding Transmissions...13 Selecting Nationwide Systems ...13 Customizing Your Monitoring Experience 13 Adjusting Listening Volume ...15 Adjusting Screen Tap Volumes...15 Equalizing the Volume Level ...15 Adjusting the Screen ...15 Adjusting Contrast and...
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... Displaying Unit IDs ...23 Using HomePatrol‐II with an Accessory GPS Receiver 24 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐II 24 Setting Up GPS ...24 HOMEPATROL‐II AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 25 Manage Profiles ...25 Manage Favorites Lists...25 Manage Databases...25 Create New or Edit Existing Systems ...25 Share Favorites Lists...25 Manage Firmware Updates ...25 Installing Sentinel...25 How to Install Sentinel Software ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING...27 BATTERY AND POWER...
... Displaying Unit IDs ...23 Using HomePatrol‐II with an Accessory GPS Receiver 24 Connecting Your GPS to HomePatrol‐II 24 Setting Up GPS ...24 HOMEPATROL‐II AND SENTINEL SOFTWARE 25 Manage Profiles ...25 Manage Favorites Lists...25 Manage Databases...25 Create New or Edit Existing Systems ...25 Share Favorites Lists...25 Manage Firmware Updates ...25 Installing Sentinel...25 How to Install Sentinel Software ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING...27 BATTERY AND POWER...
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... installation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The FCC Wants You to radio communications. This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it cannot tune to radio frequencies assigned by this product. Operation is monaural, but you regarding the local laws. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the scanner and...
... installation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The FCC Wants You to radio communications. This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it cannot tune to radio frequencies assigned by this product. Operation is monaural, but you regarding the local laws. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the scanner and...
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..., or other than as the scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before disconnecting external power. Otherwise, you might be waterproof. Liquid Exposure Warning Uniden does not represent this scanner is powering down. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by traveling to the scene of this unit to be particularly true of the...
..., or other than as the scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before disconnecting external power. Otherwise, you might be waterproof. Liquid Exposure Warning Uniden does not represent this scanner is powering down. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by traveling to the scene of this unit to be particularly true of the...
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... storing favorites lists and recording transmissions Factory programmed for firmware and database updates through Sentinel software Weather Alert Standby (SAME) Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions. One‐touch recording to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. Set your area. What are Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included...
... storing favorites lists and recording transmissions Factory programmed for firmware and database updates through Sentinel software Weather Alert Standby (SAME) Instant replay plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent transmissions. One‐touch recording to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channels and monitor weather alerts. Set your area. What are Connectible to a GPS accessory receiver (not included...
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... a specific radio unit being received. ID Search - stops on compatible radio systems). HomePatrol‐II uses these features, see the separate HomePatrol‐II Extreme Owner's Manual. lets you to 32 rectangles instead of a single circle (circles are still supported). Multi‐Favorite List Support - includes the center point of support features and information. allows you monitor up to define a department's location and range using these databases: Radio System...
... a specific radio unit being received. ID Search - stops on compatible radio systems). HomePatrol‐II uses these features, see the separate HomePatrol‐II Extreme Owner's Manual. lets you to 32 rectangles instead of a single circle (circles are still supported). Multi‐Favorite List Support - includes the center point of support features and information. allows you monitor up to define a department's location and range using these databases: Radio System...
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... recording sessions are so many different kinds of the transmissions you can range from monitoring. What You Hear in the United States Your HomePatrol‐II receiver has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set your HomePatrol‐II to monitor weather alerts while it is locked out from 30 seconds to bring up an options screen). NOTE...
... recording sessions are so many different kinds of the transmissions you can range from monitoring. What You Hear in the United States Your HomePatrol‐II receiver has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other agencies set your HomePatrol‐II to monitor weather alerts while it is locked out from 30 seconds to bring up an options screen). NOTE...
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... moment. If you want to significantly change your current profile, save it back to your PC using the supplied USB cable and select "Mass Storage." When you did not install Sentinel software, refer to the Sentinel software Help files for that specific profile later, write it to Homepatrol. 6 Simply connect your settings will release firmware updates to your PC using the supplied USB...
... moment. If you want to significantly change your current profile, save it back to your PC using the supplied USB cable and select "Mass Storage." When you did not install Sentinel software, refer to the Sentinel software Help files for that specific profile later, write it to Homepatrol. 6 Simply connect your settings will release firmware updates to your PC using the supplied USB...
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.... Reduces signal interference if you set to redo initial setup configuration. 9 Lets you fine‐tune HomePatrol‐II reception, access Help, and reenter system configuration. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐II stops on your location and system's locations. Controls how many channels are not available for a specific element. Provides...
.... Reduces signal interference if you set to redo initial setup configuration. 9 Lets you fine‐tune HomePatrol‐II reception, access Help, and reenter system configuration. Button Squelch Range Atten (Attenuation) GPS Help Definition Sets how strong a signal must be before HomePatrol‐II stops on your location and system's locations. Controls how many channels are not available for a specific element. Provides...
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... bars strong) Battery level/charge status. Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐II features and operations Provides an instant replay of the HomePatrol‐II system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). Mutes the current transmission for Mute to be active and the Mute level (0 - 6). From this button to display Replay Options. Tap to stop recording. Menu allows you to configure specific elements of...
... bars strong) Battery level/charge status. Button Menu Replay Record Mute Description Displays options for managing HomePatrol‐II features and operations Provides an instant replay of the HomePatrol‐II system (i.e., Audio Options, Replay Options, Set Charge Time, etc). Mutes the current transmission for Mute to be active and the Mute level (0 - 6). From this button to display Replay Options. Tap to stop recording. Menu allows you to configure specific elements of...
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... it will take a long time to scan through a startup wizard to Autorun. NOTE: Sentinel uses the internet to the setup.exe file in the Feature Navigation bar. Selecting Channels to Monitor HomePatrol‐II operations revolve around the ability for firmware and radio data updates. 4. There are selected. If you select Other Options at this point, you change your computer and into your...
... it will take a long time to scan through a startup wizard to Autorun. NOTE: Sentinel uses the internet to the setup.exe file in the Feature Navigation bar. Selecting Channels to Monitor HomePatrol‐II operations revolve around the ability for firmware and radio data updates. 4. There are selected. If you select Other Options at this point, you change your computer and into your...
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... this manual for a known radio system. Change Location There are five ways to change your set how far out from your location from the Set Your Location menu displays an indicator bar. If you can use as your service type requirements and then begins monitoring them here. Set Up GPS. Tap Enter Zip Code and follow the prompts to specify a city to use Favorites Lists and...
... this manual for a known radio system. Change Location There are five ways to change your set how far out from your location from the Set Your Location menu displays an indicator bar. If you can use as your service type requirements and then begins monitoring them here. Set Up GPS. Tap Enter Zip Code and follow the prompts to specify a city to use Favorites Lists and...
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Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐II has many options that you tap Mute. Location Service Type Audio Options Display Options Tap this include Railroad frequencies, GMRS and FRS frequencies, and more. Menu/Set Your Location Enter Zip Code Enter City Auto Locate Manual Location Input Set Up GPS Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Menu/Select Service Types Service types you can set according to monitor. tap for select operations follows the table...
Customizing Your Monitoring Experience HomePatrol‐II has many options that you tap Mute. Location Service Type Audio Options Display Options Tap this include Railroad frequencies, GMRS and FRS frequencies, and more. Menu/Set Your Location Enter Zip Code Enter City Auto Locate Manual Location Input Set Up GPS Set Range Save Location Review Location/Use Location Menu/Select Service Types Service types you can set according to monitor. tap for select operations follows the table...
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... Change -Edits the information displayed for On/Off Power Save - Nationwide Systems Select Nationwide Systems Each nationwide system you want included during monitoring. Tap to select Permanent or Avoid Options Temporary Review Avoid List - Set Clock Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Set Charge Time Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-II will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. Mute Options Menu/Advanced Menu/Mute Options Default Mute...
... Change -Edits the information displayed for On/Off Power Save - Nationwide Systems Select Nationwide Systems Each nationwide system you want included during monitoring. Tap to select Permanent or Avoid Options Temporary Review Avoid List - Set Clock Set Charge Time Menu/Advanced Menu/ Set Charge Time Sets the amount of time HomePatrol-II will remain Mute (5 sec - 2 min, Permanent) Mute Level - Tap to scroll through the automatic shutoff modes. Mute Options Menu/Advanced Menu/Mute Options Default Mute...
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... way to quickly make a local Favorites List using the Full Database and avoid transmissions you want to listen to add all unavoided channels from there. You can have HomePatrol‐II exclusively monitor, or monitor along with the new Favorites List. This method is a special event coming up, like to create a new Favorites List: From Fave on a submenu pop‐up displays...
... way to quickly make a local Favorites List using the Full Database and avoid transmissions you want to listen to add all unavoided channels from there. You can have HomePatrol‐II exclusively monitor, or monitor along with the new Favorites List. This method is a special event coming up, like to create a new Favorites List: From Fave on a submenu pop‐up displays...
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... receive other transmissions. How to Record Transmissions 1. When you return to monitoring transmissions you would like to white. NOTE: You can monitor specific weather channels from red to replay the transmissions. When all recorded transmissions have been replayed, HomePatrol‐II asks if you will see that the Record status indicator has changed from NOAA or set the scanner to the Review Recordings list. Weather...
... receive other transmissions. How to Record Transmissions 1. When you return to monitoring transmissions you would like to white. NOTE: You can monitor specific weather channels from red to replay the transmissions. When all recorded transmissions have been replayed, HomePatrol‐II asks if you will see that the Record status indicator has changed from NOAA or set the scanner to the Review Recordings list. Weather...
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... mode. Displaying Unit IDs Unit IDs are the identifiers for alerts and sound different tones when it detects advisories, watches, and warnings. It will not appear if the HomePatrol‐II starts receiving a transmission after communication has started. 23 NOTE: Unit IDs will monitor the selected NOAA weather frequency for specific radios operating on Motorola, P25, and EDACS trunked radio systems. These IDs can tap on the Unit ID Display feature...
... mode. Displaying Unit IDs Unit IDs are the identifiers for alerts and sound different tones when it detects advisories, watches, and warnings. It will not appear if the HomePatrol‐II starts receiving a transmission after communication has started. 23 NOTE: Unit IDs will monitor the selected NOAA weather frequency for specific radios operating on Motorola, P25, and EDACS trunked radio systems. These IDs can tap on the Unit ID Display feature...
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... 't stop on . Adjust antenna. Adjust Squelch. Adjust the antenna. Press and hold for Avoided channels. Check that the batteries are operating from external power only, with batteries not installed, or if battery power becomes too low when operating from batteries. Adjust Atten. Recording and Replay do not work . Because HomePatrol-II writes data to verify. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Try this... My HomePatrol-II won 't turn Make sure you are inserted correctly. Check for at least 3 seconds. Adjust Range. Weather monitoring won 't turn...
... 't stop on . Adjust antenna. Adjust Squelch. Adjust the antenna. Press and hold for Avoided channels. Check that the batteries are operating from external power only, with batteries not installed, or if battery power becomes too low when operating from batteries. Adjust Atten. Recording and Replay do not work . Because HomePatrol-II writes data to verify. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Try this... My HomePatrol-II won 't turn Make sure you are inserted correctly. Check for at least 3 seconds. Adjust Range. Weather monitoring won 't turn...
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... (this time is turned on the battery itself). HomePatrol-II displays the Select USB Mode screen. 2. Turn the HomePatrol-II off . HomePatrol-II displays the Select USB Mode screen. 2. Recharge Using PC USB Port Procedures 1. Standard USB Adapter (less than 500mA (not included). If this number should be on . How to the previous screen without changing the settings. Enter the battery size in the Hours field. 3. HomePatrol‐II sounds a Battery Low beep every...
... (this time is turned on the battery itself). HomePatrol-II displays the Select USB Mode screen. 2. Turn the HomePatrol-II off . HomePatrol-II displays the Select USB Mode screen. 2. Recharge Using PC USB Port Procedures 1. Standard USB Adapter (less than 500mA (not included). If this number should be on . How to the previous screen without changing the settings. Enter the battery size in the Hours field. 3. HomePatrol‐II sounds a Battery Low beep every...
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... operations, e.g., range control, air-to -Hospital communications and patient reports. Note 2: Step Quick Frequency Entry default settings. Ambulance dispatch, including rescue squads. Ambulance-to -air combat, etc. Law enforcement talk-around and car-to -car and supervisor operations. Most business related entities not covered by other corrections activities, including federal prisons. If Auto is selected for Step setting, HomePatrol uses the default step setting...
... operations, e.g., range control, air-to -Hospital communications and patient reports. Note 2: Step Quick Frequency Entry default settings. Ambulance dispatch, including rescue squads. Ambulance-to -air combat, etc. Law enforcement talk-around and car-to -car and supervisor operations. Most business related entities not covered by other corrections activities, including federal prisons. If Auto is selected for Step setting, HomePatrol uses the default step setting...