Hp-1 advanced mode what can we expect ?
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ludek-brno
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advancend mode ?
I would like 25-512MHz no gap
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all functions from BCD996XT + MDC1200
I would like 25-512MHz no gap
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UID+I-Call
all functions from BCD996XT + MDC1200
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warrior420
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what about close call ? and alerts/alarms as well as custom logos!
Why not just get a BCD996XT if you want those features?
The HomePatrol-1 is designed with a different feature set for a different user base than the 2 XT models.
I am not saying that additional features won't be forthcoming but I would not hold my breath for all of the XT features added to the HP-1.
Marshall KE4ZNR
UPMan said no CC hardware in existing model.
It'll be interesting to see how far the existing platform goes...
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DaveNF2G
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The target audience for the HP-1 would not appreciate all of those advanced features.
As someone else suggested, go for the 996XT instead. Scanner Master sells both models for the same price.
As someone else suggested, go for the 996XT instead. Scanner Master sells both models for the same price.
The target market would not appreciate all of the advanced features.
But it is fun to speculate what changes could be provided to an HP-1 platform with a new code load. The clear benefit is that the development costs for the platform are already spent. So, if possible, it'd be better to develop on an existing chassis instead of developing something entirely new.
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Why is everyone trying to make the HomePatrol into a 996XT? It’s an entry level scanner with a basic interface for those who don’t want to deal with the more complicated scanners. It does what it suppose to do using the plug and play concept. I think regardless of what scanner is released, users are always going to want more or less. I read the release specs and it does what its supposes to do. If it doesn’t have the features you want, select the model that comes closest to what your looking for.
Unit ids wood be real nice?
yes i no i have both of them so y not the HomePatrol 1 i think that wood even make it better
Everybody already knows that the Home Patrol 1 is a entry level scanner. The fact remains though that it does in fact lack options even the entry level scanner consumer would have use or need for. I mean come on its a 500 dollar scanner, what about 500 dollars is entry level. Just because it does p25 and has a touch screen makes it a first for all of us, not just the entry level users. They (Uniden) could have easily added the ability to use a basic or advanced mode. Basic mode for the entry level consumer and advanced modes for those of us that wanted to get our hands on a brand new scanner technology and have use and the resources or knowledge to use the advanced features. This scanner is a one of a kind in that it operates completely off the radio reference database, comes ready to go out of the box if you are using a GPS it even makes it that much easier. But the truth is radio reference Geo tags need updating, agencies and there descriptions and channel tags need to be updated and we cant even make a change to our local systems with out the use of third party software and even then all we can really change is the info in the favorites lists we have already made. This touch screen scanner was the first of its kind in the scanner market and it just seems a little weird to me that Uniden would not have included the features of the XT series line of scanners for the more advanced users among us out there. Also they are not as easy to program as everyone thinks this scanner brings a whole new operating system unlike that of any scanner on the market, i will be taking a trip out to a friends house early next week because he cant get his area to work because of incorrect Geo tagging and a confusing take on favorite lists. God help you if you want to make a decent sized favorite list and don't own a computer. and if you want to monitor a frequency thats not in the data base you have to add via third party software or monitor it in CSQ since they only give you the ability to monitor one channel and you cant even add it to a favorites list so what is even the point of having that option. Bottom line for me is this scanner is really cool but it could have been incredible and a set a new standard had advanced options been added,our are to be added (hopefully) for those of us that could use them. and for the record I already own 3 996XT's 2 396XT's and a BCD396T (plus both their GRE/ Radio Shack equivalents and I still bought the Home Patrol 1 just because of the touch screen and GPS functionality. I think the database needs a whole lot of updating though for it to work the way it was described without having to use favorite lists as a crutch while waiting for your areas geographic info is updated. In all I think it was a great new idea for a scanner but it was not implemented or marketed right to the market that would appreciate it the most. Entry level scanner ,maybe. A shame that it does not have the advanced settings entry level or veteran scanner enthusiast have use for, definitely.
Bob
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Thank you Captain Obvious... You have completley missed the point. Not everyone who buys the HP1 is a entry level scannist.. some of us who buy all the toys want all the features on the toys that we buy.. it can be entry level and easy and still offer advanced features.. whats the big deal most those who get in to scanning via the home patrol will eventually want more features anyways.
Ever consider that some of us advanced guys bought the unit for the color screen or the DB functionality.. ? Why should you limit a product to one specific ... (and tiny) beginner market? Somone knows absoloutly nothing about product marketing.
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Your Welcome and no I have not missed the point. You want XT features buy an XT Radio.
And there are already radios with those features with the XT line of radios.
And Uniden has said that firmware updates might be available for the HP-1 at some date in the future.
And when the target market for the HP-1 gets into the hobby enough where they know about catch words like DCS/UIDS/NAC etc then they can migrate up to one of the XT Models.
Uniden spent over 3 years of research before bringing the HP-1 to market. I can guarantee they know more about product marketing than you or I.
I know you like others around here want all of the XT features crammed into the HP-1 but let's remember the targeted initial user knows nothing about the features described above. Paul (UPMan) has promised that Uniden has not forgotten about the advanced users so lets see what the future holds.
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msradell
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They actually know a lot more about marketing than you do! If this one radio had every feature everybody has mentioned it would be absolutely no market for either of the XT radios because this one would do everything. This radio is designed to get new users interested in the hobby. When they started wanting more features they will consider buying another radio thus Uniden makes another sale! The reason this radio is as expensive as it is is because of the touch screen display, digital features and trunking, all of these features are expensive.
Yet again you missed the point! I already have a 396xt and a 996xt and a half dozen other Uniden scanners.. perhaps you might have a point if Uniden made a 996xt with a touch color screen and the entire db built in.
I actually have a degree in Marketing ... not that it matters much being that I dont use it in my day to day job... so I do know something about Marketing.
...anyhow are you telling me I should not have bought this radio because im an advanced user? I would think in dire times down south that most US based companies would not want to turn away sales simply because the user is "too advanced" .. at the end of the day my "advanced" dollar is as good as joe blow's "beginner" dollar when it comes to Uniden's balance sheet.
The real point here is that Uniden could put another digital scanner out tomorrow and most of us will buy it so I dont buy the whole designed for entry level people only story.
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judas12
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People on here complaing are just trying to show off on their skills about scanners. Thats about it. Cmon everybody either buy it or dont buy it.. You all sound like a bunch of little girls blah blah blah blah blah blah JESUS CRACKERS !!!!!!
I think your last line gets to the essence of this thread, despite your previous statements. When I brought up some of the same comments in a previous thread regarding the HP-1 being an awfully expensive entry level scanner, others commented that additional features would be released at a later date that would appeal to more advanced users. That's what people seem to be speculating about, but you seem to discount that speculation. From your previous posts, that seems out of character for you.
The best feature I see in the HP-1 right now is the touch screen. That's a real plus for mobile operation as Tom Tom, Garmin, and Magellan have taught us. Certainly the size and form factor are a bit odd for mobile mounting and given that the mobile bracket seems to have been an add on after release (is is even available yet), it seems that Uniden's marketing people might have underestimated the demand from mobile and advanced users.
Personally, at that price point I think Uniden should include most of the XT series feature set.
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