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New Product – SpectrumForce Scanner Lapel Speaker with Antenna Mount

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SpectrumForce Scanner Lapel Speaker with Antenna Mount:
• With SMA Connection – $29.95
• With BNC Connection – $29.95

In the photo on the left is the SpectrumForce Scanner Lapel Speaker with Antenna Mount (BNC Connection)

Puts scanner audio closer to your ear just like public safety two-way radios. Mounts a scanner antenna atop the speaker for improved reception.


• Works with Bearcat 330, 346 and 396 (X and XT) scanner models
• Audio Boost with volume control slider
• Swivel clip attaches to lapel
• Single straight cord, 3′ long, contains cabling for antenna coax and speaker wire

The SpectrumForce Scanner Lapel Speaker with Audio Boost & Antenna Mount is one of the coolest products we’ve ever developed. With a look similar to the speaker-microphones used by law enforcement, security, fire service and EMS officers, this speaker has multiple important functions: It brings your portable scanner audio up close to your ear (rather than down by your side on your belt), it provides a variable audio boost, and it puts the antenna up higher and away from your body — in a much more efficient location for better signal reception range and clarity.
(In the photo to the Right Greg Jolly with the SpectrumForce Scanner Lapel Speaker)

How did we boost the audio?
The audio boost on the lapel speaker works via a jumper cable that runs inside the speaker housing from the antenna jack ground lead to the speaker ground. This method cancels internal scanner audio resistance to the speaker jack which is used to protect your hearing when utilizing an earphone. However, with the lapel speaker, you will not be using an earphone running directly into your ear, but rather a speaker, to listen to the scanner audio. Thus, the volume will be similar to listening closely to the speaker on the scanner itself (as you normally would if you were holding the scanner in your hands) however the speaker will be on your lapel or shoulder when walking around or driving in a car, rather than on your belt as part of the scanner. An engineer has tested this construction method and confirms that it works well and has no negative impact on audio amplifiers (see below). The lapel speaker audio boost works with most, but not all, portable scanners.

Elevating the Antenna
You must utilize the antenna mount on the lapel speaker to take advantage of the audio boost. However, the added benefit is that by mounting the antenna on the lapel speaker you elevate the antenna for the radio (as compared to having it located on your belt) which will in general improve reception. Also, by having the antenna on the scanner on your belt, next to your body, you de-sensitize it. Mounting the antenna up and away from your body and on the lapel speaker you no longer de-sensitize the antenna. This is why many police, fire and EMS agencies use a speaker microphone with the antenna mounted on the speaker for their officers as well.

Specifications
• Speaker: 45mm
• Power: 1 Watt Max
• Frequency Range: 500-9000Hz
• Size: 68H x 58W x 22D (mm)
• Weight: 51 Grams
• Connector: Standard 3.5mm

Not a microphone – listen only.
Model # SLS-401A (SMA); SLS-401B (BNC)

New Product – ARC Patrol

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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 – GRE PSR-310

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    By Jonathan Higgins

    The Product: GRE PSR-310 Analog Trunking Scanner
    Price: $199.95

    The GRE PSR-310 is a good looking unit out of the box, with its black exterior and buttons with white lettering. The case layout is just like the GRE-PSR 500 with the same placement of the speaker, screen, and keypad.

    New features found on the GRE PSR-310


    Memory System
    Object Oriented – Very simple to use and to field program compared to other models. An object can be shared in more than one scan list. An object can be single frequency or talk group.

    LCD Display
    Much larger display over the GRE PSR-300, bring a great full dot matrix bitmap display with an white LED backlight.

    Multi-System Analog Trunking
    Works with the following trunking systems:
    -Motorola
    -EDACS Standard/Narrow
    -LTR Trunking
    Supports the new 700MHz and 380MHz bands also can follow multisite Motorola systems

    Exclusive Alert LED
    This can be configured to illuminate or flash when a certain object is active.
    Example:
    Holliston Police – LED Blue Flash
    Holliston Fire – LED Red Flash
    Holliston Highway – LED Yellow Flash

    Color Options
    1 – Red
    2 – Yellow
    3 – Green
    4 – Light Blue
    5 – Blue
    6 – Purple
    7 – White

    In the Box
    -Antenna
    -Owner’s Manual
    -Black non-chargeable battery holder (inside the scanner)
    -Yellow rechargeable battery holder
    -Belt clip (Attached to the scanner)

    Programming Software
    ARC310 – Available from BuTel Software soon!

    -NOTE-
    For some people this scanner will not work due to the radio systems in their area. How check if this scanner will work in their area? Visit our sister website http://www.policescanners.com.

    New Product – Uniden HomePatrol

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    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:

    New Product – Setup & Optimize Service

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    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.

    New Product – GPS Accessory Kit

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    By Jonathan Higgins

    Product Name: GPS Accessory Kit
    Cost: $19.95
    Available: Early October

    Included in this Kit:

  • Null Modem
  • Gender Changer
  • Uniden Serial cable
    • With the new GPS Accessory Kit you can hook up the following scanners to SpectrumForce GPS Receiver:

  • Uniden BC346XT
  • Uniden BCD396XT
  • Uniden BCD396T
  • Uniden BR330T
  • Uniden HomePatrol-1

    • The photo bellow shows the GPS Accessory Kit hook up to the SpectrumForce GPS Receiver.

    New Product Austin Condor Portable Antenna with SMA

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    By Jonathan Higgins

    Austin Condor All-Band Portable SMA Antenna

    The great Austin Condor is now available with a SMA connection. This multiband antenna packs a punch on all of the public safety bands 150-174- 452-512 and 806-896MHz with its tuned ¼ wave elements. The SMA connector is embedded in the “Condor’s” high density urethane housing to stand up to the toughest handling. Pull in the weak signals with “Condor” State of the Art Technology!


    Product Specs:

  • 12 inches long (Flex)
  • SMA Connector
  • Coverage:
    150-174 MHz
    452-512 MHz
    806-896 MHz

    This antenna is great paired up with the following scanner models:

  • Uniden Bearcat BCD396XT
  • Uniden Bearcat BCD396T
  • Uniden Bearcat BC346XT
  • Uniden Bearcat BR330

    • If you have scanner with a BNC Connection you can still get this great antenna in the BNC version!
    Austin Condor All-Band Portable BNC Antenna

    New ProductGRE PSR-200U Scanner

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    By Jonathan Higgins
    GRE PSR-200U Scanner

    The GRE PSR-200/U scanner reminds me of my very first scanner the Radio Shack Realistic PRO-2014. GRE PSR-200U is replacing the GRE PSR-200.

    What new with the GRE PSR-200U Scanner:
    >> Adding the Broadcast FM Band – 87.3 – 107.9
    >> Capability to program/decode the private line (CTCSS/DCS)
    >> Signal Meter

    Everything else is still the same. I have to say I like the added feature of CTCSS/DCS. This will help with blocking unwanted distance communications on the same given frequency. Also the Signal Meter is very nice too!

    Also…
    >> Desktop Design
    >> 200 Channels
    >> SAME Weather Alert
    >> 5 Service Searches
    >> Skywarn
    >> PC Programmable
    >> Backlight LCD Display
    >> Easy to use Buttons

    Frequency Coverage:
    29-30MHz: 10 Meter Amateur Radio
    30-50MHz: VHF Low
    50-54MHz: 6 Meter Amateur Radio
    87.3-107.9MHz: FM Broadcast Band
    108-136.99166MHz: Aircraft
    137-144MHz: Government
    144-148MHz: 2 Meter Amateur Radio
    148-174MHz: VHF Hi
    380-450MHz: Amateur Radio/Government
    450-470MHz: UHF Standard
    470-512MHz: UHF “T”

    Included in the box:
    >> PSR-200U Scanner
    >> Telescope Antenna
    >> AC Adapter
    >> User Manual

    Great gift for someone that in a non-digital/trunking area…
    You should keep the GRE PSR 200U Scanner in mind, this entry-level 200 channel scanner is very simple to operate. Program single frequency in a few simple steps, it that easy!

    For some people this scanner will not work due to the radio systems in their area. How check if this scanner will work in their area? Visit our sister website http://www.policescanners.com.

    GRE PSR-200U – Key Pad

    GRE PSR-200U – Back of scanner Jacks

    New Product RadioReference Subscription

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    Now Available at Scanner Master, RadioReference Subscription for 180 and 360 days.

    Subscription Information

    General Information RadioReference.com provides premium services to members through a subscription model. There are a number of valuable features available including direct data downloads, personalization, printable PDF formats, and live audio feed archives.

    We provide a number of great features for free and we have no plans to change that approach, however premium subscribers help support RadioReference.com in our efforts to bring the best services available to the community.

    The following features are available to Premium Subscribers

  • Access to the RadioReference.com Web Service, which allows numerous programming applications to access the database directly, providing an easy to use process for programming scanners and communications equipment with data directly from the RadioReference Database. See the Web Service Application Support section for a list of applications that directly support this valuable Web Service.
  • Advanced searching and reporting capabilities
  • Access to all live audio broadcast archives
  • My RadioReference custom watch lists – your own customized front page on RadioReference.com
  • PDF and CSV Downloads of communications data
  • Access to post advertisements in the RadioReference Classifieds

    • RadioReference 180 Day Subscription
    Our Price: $15.00

    New GPS Unit in Stock

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    We now have in stock a new GPS receiver unit, a high-quality Garmin which has been customized for special applications such as GPS scanning (requiring a separate power input). The Garmin is more expensive than the previous GPS unit we had been selling but the older model is no longer available. Garmin of course has long been a player in the GPS industry and their products are top-notch. In the future we may try find a less expensive option but we wouldn’t expect it to have the satellite capture speed and accuracy of the Garmin. For more details or to order the Garmin click here.

    GPS scanning is a great feature. With it your scanner can automatically enable and disable systems based on your location as you drive. It save so much hassle trying to remember which systems to turn on/off while you’re on the move (which can also be dangerous if you’re actually driving and programming at the same time). The GPS feature is available on the BCT15 and BCD996T base/mobile models and the new BC346XT and BCD396XT portables, all only from Uniden. These new models have enhanced GPS features such as a much wider and more flexible range that you can set and you can also program GPS coordinates down to the Group level.

    It is extremely complex to program all this GPS longitude/latitude data unless you have excellent programming software such as ARCXT, truly a must for basic or advanced programming with GPS in the 346/396XT or ARC15 or ARC996 for the base/mobile models. This program has a unique feature to instantly find correct coordinates for cities and towns anywhere in the country.