.......... Simpler in this case lining up with the home patrol.
The HP wears many helmets/masks, lol. I personally have used the HP-1, with the payed BIG "E", to perform analysis involving many other brands/models of scanners, antennas, and other accessories, all at the same time. This can, if used in an very controlled "open mind" environment, result in old scanners, that were previously thought to be inferior, tweeked to come up to speed. I have written many words on this subject in previous posts. Too many words to type again. A search of the archives will show my views on the subject.
When I see posts that degrade one brand/model that I personally have working every day, and at the same time exult another brand/model that I personally have working every day, I have a laughter conniption fit. These PERCEIVED differences are the result of either user error, user incompetence, or outright industrial sabotage.
If I could only have one scanner? To much mental effort to try to decide. But if you have, or think you might in the future have, multiple scanners (even old, still working scanners, are included), the HP-1 (E) option can allow you to make them all equals, all superior, all performing above and beyond, what others with the same equipment are experiencing, or even believe is possible..
I know, I don't make any friends with these posts. I just have to say it anyway, even if it is perceived as proof positive of insanity, lol.
Rob