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Scanner 101 – Uniden HomePatrol Favorites List

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Do you own the Uniden HomePatrol? Would you rather pick and choose the agencies or communities?  You can simply select them in the database, and run them in a Favorites list. In this Scanner 101 we give you basic steps on setting up a Favorites List in your Uniden HomePatrol.

When running a favorites list, you will be just running the channels you select. This will work great for home or office set up.  If your running the unit as mobile with GPS you would need to run the Uniden HomePatrol on the full database.
You can set up multiple favorite list, here are some examples of a few I have in my office Uniden HomePatrol.

Favorites List name: Office w/railroad
Holliston Police
Holliston Fire
Mass Dot – District 3 – Central
Mass Bay Commuter Rail South Road
Mass Bay Commuter Rail Worcester Road

Favorites List name: Office w/MSP
Holliston Police
Holliston Fire
Mass Dot – District 3 – Central
Mass State Police C-Patrol 1
Mass State Police C-Patrol 2

Uniden HomePatrol in the photo above scanning Bristol County, MA
Here are the steps to set up your Favorties List

Step 1
Press “Menu” (bottom Left Corner)

Step 2
Press “Manage Favorites Lists” (Right hand side 3rd option)

Step 3
Press “Crate New List”

Step 4
Type out a name for this list then press “Accept”

Step 5
Press “Review/Edit Channels”

Step 6
Press “Add Channel”

Step 7
Select “USA” or “Canada”

Step 8
Select your “State”

Step 9
Select your “County”

Step 10
Once you have selected your “Scope” you can browse the database and select channels you wish to monitor once all the channels you wish to monitor are selected press “add channel”.

Step 11
Press yes to conform.

Step 12
Once you have added channels you can review them on “Review/ Edit Channels” screen

Step 12A
To add more areas repeat Steps 6 – 10

Step 13
Press “Back”

Step 14
Press “Use This List”

Step 15
Press “Yes” to Conform

Sentinel Software

If you would rather do this using software, you can download the free “HomePatrol Sentinel” software. With the Sentinel you can update the firmware and the HomePatrol frequency database.

ARC Patrol Software
If you looking to add frequencies or trunking systems not listed in RadioReference.com you can purchase the ARC Patrol Software. – Read more about the ARC Patrol Software

New Product – Easier to Read Uniden XT Scanner Manual

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The Product: Easier to Read Uniden XT Scanner Manual
Price: $29.95
For: Uniden Bearcat’s BCT15X, BC346XT, BCD396XT, BCD996XT

Painstakingly created by Marksscanners, this 100 page Easier to Read Scanner Manual takes you deep into the amazing feature set and instructions for the Uniden XT scanners:

  • BCT15X
  • BC346XT
  • BCD396XT
  • BCD996XT

    This is an extremely handy 5.5 X 8.5 perfect-bound book which you can use on your desk, in your car and on the go. The guide is in 4-color with charts, images and super detailed text. This one guide covers all four of these latest Bearcat® XT model scanners and takes you far beyond what you get with the radio (only a CD-ROM and without the detail of Mark’s guide). Go step-by-step through each of the hundreds of features of these scanners and learn what the functions do and how they are enabled and disabled.

    Mark takes you through the process of planning systems, sites and groups and then programming your scanner with this information. The Uniden XT scanners are remarkable radios but to get the most out of them you really need this ultimate manual we are proud to offer.

    Example Pages:

    • 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 – 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.

    Scanner 101 – Uniden RH-96 Remote Head Hook Up

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    The Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head is
    only available from Scanner Master!
    Using the Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head
    Are you installing a new Uniden base/mobile Scanner in your car or truck? Most new vehicles don’t have a lot of space for a bulky full size scanner, so the Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head is the perfect fix to any instillation. With the Remote head you can place the scanner under the seat or mount it in the trunk. With the compact BC-RH96 Remote Head you can have full control** of the scanner with full display taking up 75% less space. If you’re installing the BCT15X or BCD996XT in your vehicle, make sure you check out the Uniden Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head.

    **Note:
    When powering down the remote head, it will not power down the scanner itself.
    Size:
    7.2W x 1.9D x 2.2H in inches (without knobs)

    Also In the box:
    Mounting bracket with Knobs
    10 foot data cable
    Cigarette lighter DC power plug
    The Owner’s Manual
    The Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head works with the following Uniden Scanners:
    BCD996XT / BCD996T
    BCD396XT / BCD396T
    BCT15X/BCT15
    BC346XT
    BR330T

    Bring the Sound the Front
    When purchasing the Uniden BC-RH96 please check out our external speaker options available. You also need to bring the sound to the front along with the controls. The BC-RH96 does not have an internal speaker.
    Uniden 4” External Speaker – 10 foot cord
    RoadPro 2.75” External Speaker – 6 foot cord

    Simple 1,2,3 Remote head to Scanner Hook-Up
    Step 1
    Hook up the data cable to the scanner via the front PC Port.
    Step 2
    Hook up the data cable to the RH96 to the Remote port. This cable can be extended by using an optional 6 foot stereo extension cable or 25 foot stereo extension cable.
    Step 3
    Hook up your cigarette lighter power cord or using the optional Uniden Power Cable (it will plug directly into your fuse block).
    Installing Tips
    >> When placing the scanner in the trunk or under the seat make sure the scanner is in a location so will will not over heat. Try to avoid tight closed in spots.


    >> If you need to extended the 10 foot data cable that comes with the BC-RH96 you can purchase optional 6 foot stereo extension cable or 25 foot stereo extension cable. These cables can be use to extend the speaker cables as well.

    >> If your using multipliable cigarette lighter power cords you may want to purchase 12-Volt 3 Outlet Power Port Adapter.
    Programmable Function Buttons
    With the Uniden BC-RH96 you can program three function buttons.
    Options include:

  • Scan Key
  • Hold Key
  • Service Menu Shortcut
  • WX Scan Menu Shortcut
  • Goto Tone-out Standby Shortcut
  • Goto Close Call Only Mode Shortcut
  • and more!
    See the BC-RH96 Manual Pages 19- 21 for more details.

    • Optional Parts:

    External Speakers
    Uniden 4″ External Speaker
    Uniden 4″ Powered External Speaker
    Roadpro 2.75″ External Speaker

    Data and Speaker Extension Cables
    Stereo Extension Cable 6′
    Stereo Extension Cable 25′

    Power Options
    Uniden Power Cord (no cigarette adapter)
    Uniden Cigarette Lighter Charger Straight Cord – This already comes with RH96, if you need extra here is the part needed.

    Multi-port Mobile Outlet
    12-Volt 4 Outlet Platinum Series Power Port

    Scanner 101 – Cloning Uniden XT Scanners

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    Have you ever wanted to clone your programming from Uniden BCD996XT to another Uniden BCD996XT?

    Here are the models you can clone:***

  • BCT15X
  • BC346XT
  • BCD396XT
  • BCD996XT

    ***Note: You can ONLY clone from the same model to another of the same (like BCT15X to BCT15X or BC346XT to BC346XT and so on).

    Here is how you do it….

    Directions how to clone BCD996XT or BCT15X:

    Parts needed:
    1 Uniden 4′ Serial Cable (comes with your scanner in the box)
    Master Scanner:
    This is the scanner that has the programming that needs to be sent to the Slave.

    Slave Scanner:
    This is the scanner that needs the programming.

    Master Scanner
    Step 1 – First plug in the Uniden 4′ Serial Cable 9pin serial jack into the rear panel
    On the Master Scanner
    Step 2 – Press “Menu”
    Step 3 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 4 – Select “Master”
    Step 5 – Select “Rear Port”

    Slave Scanner
    Step 6 -Plug the mini jack into the front of the scanner.
    On the Slave Scanner
    Step 7 – Press “Menu”
    Step 8 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 9 – Select “Slave”
    Step 10 – Select “Front Port”

    Last steps…
    Step 11 – Hit Scan on Slave Scanner
    Step 12 – Hit Scan on Master Scanner

    ———————————————————————–

    Directions how to clone BC346XT or BCD396XT:

    Parts needed:
    >> 2 Uniden 4′ Serial Cable (comes with your scanners in the box)
    >> Null Modem
    >> Gender Changer
    Follow the steps below on how to make the cloning cable:

    Step 1 – Connect Uniden 4′ Serial Cable 9pin serial cable to Null Modem
    Step 2 – Connect the Null Modem to Gender Changer
    Step 3 – then connect the second 9pin serial cable to the Gender Changer, and your clone cable is made.
    Master Scanner:
    This is the scanner that has the programming that needs to be sent to the Slave

    Slave Scanner:
    Is the scanner that needs the programming

    Slave Scanner
    Step 4 – Plug the mini jack into the right side of the scanner.
    One the Slave Scanner
    Step 5 – Press “Menu”
    Step 6 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 7 – Select “Slave”

    Master Scanner
    Step 8 – Then plug the mini jack into the front panel
    Step 9 – Press “Menu”
    Step 10 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 11 – Select “Master”

    Last steps…
    Step 12 – Hit Scan on Slave Scanner
    Step 13 – Hit Scan on Master Scanner

    • Product Test Uniden 4″ External Speaker

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    By Jonathan Higgins

    The Product: Uniden 4″ External Speakers

    Do you have your eyes set on new base/mobile scanner? If you’re installing any base/mobile scanner in your car, trunk, home or office, please check out the Uniden 4” External Speaker. I have tried many speakers in my almost 20 years in this hobby and I have found this speaker to be one of the best. The speaker is black with Uniden’s signature paw print embossed on the speaker’s metal grill. Included in the box is the adjustable mounting bracket along with a 10 ft cold with a 1/8 (3.5mm) mono plug. You can expect high quality sound to be transmitted from this heavy duty external speaker.

    Product Specs:

  • Speaker: 4″ Plastic Cone
  • Impedance: 8 Ohms
  • Maximum Power: 12 Watts
  • Wire: 10 ft. cord
  • Plug Type: 1/8″ (3.5mm Plug)
  • Frequency Response: 500Hz-5KHz
  • Includes ratchet type mounting bracket & hardware

    • Scanner 101 – Installing the GPS Receiver for Uniden BC346XT and BCD396XT

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    What is GPS Scanning?
    Once you have the scanner programmed, this feature will allow for preset scanning, making it easier and safer for you to monitor a specific area while you’re driving. The scanner, along with the GPS Receiver, will turn on and off each programmed group as you travel. How is this done? The ARCXT software allows you to set up a center point’s latitude and longitude for each group. Let’s say your home town is in group one, you can find the center point by simply entering your zip code in the software. You can set the scanning range anywhere from 0.5 to 100+ mile(s). As you approach X mile(s) of that center point, the group will become unlocked. GPS Programming will also work with trunking systems. If you set up the trunking systems with multiple sites, you can set up each site with a center point and range.

    Parts needed for this project:
    Scanner – BC346XT or BCD396XT
    Uniden 4’ Serial Cable (included in the scanner box)
    Mini Gender Changer
    Null Modem
    GPS Receiver

    Once you have these features follow the step-by-step instruction below:

    Step 1: Plug the “Uniden 4’ Serial Cable “mini plug” into the scanner

    Step 2: Plug the other end of the Serial cable into the “Mini Gender Changer”

    Step 3: Plug the Mini Gender Changer into the Null Modem

    Step 4: Plug the Null Modem into the Serial end on the GPS Receiver





    Step 5: Plug in the Cigarette Lighter on the GPS Receiver into a available DC power outlet in your car.

    Step 6: Place magnetic GPS Antenna on a flat surface on the trunk or vehicle’s roof.

    Step 7: Power up the scanner (It may take several minutes to process the GPS info in the scanner)

    Welcome to the Scanner Master Blog Site

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    Hello. We’re pleased to introduce the Scanner Master web blog service today at Scannermaster.com. The purpose of the blog is to provide a forum for Scanner Master staff and colleagues to provide interesting and informative scanner news and tips to our customers and friends. Over time these blogs will also serve as an information resource that our customers will be able to use to research such topics such as, “Ways to Improve Scanner Reception Indoors,” and other interesting articles. We’ll also let you know about new products that are soon to be released and events and trade shows that Scanner Master will be attending.

    We also invite you to submit your ideas for topics and your scanner questions that you would like answered. And of course at anytime we’d love to hear from you with your comments on our blog and our our site. Thank you very much.

    Richard Barnett
    May 2009