Home Patrol and Loudoun

cowboywildbill · Dec 13, 2011

Can the Home Patrol be programmed to recive Loudoun Co. Sheriff's dispatch. I understand that one other brand/model scanner can, although not perfect but apparently works?

W8RMH · Dec 13, 2011

cowboywildbill said:
Can the Home Patrol be programmed to recive Loudoun Co. Sheriff's dispatch. I understand that one other brand/model scanner can, although not perfect but apparently works?

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ka3jjz · Dec 13, 2011

Take a look at the database entry - it will answer your question

Loudoun County Trunking System, Ashburn, Virginia - Scanner Frequencies

best regards...Mike

mike_s104 · Dec 13, 2011

cowboywildbill said:
Can the Home Patrol be programmed to recive Loudoun Co. Sheriff's dispatch. I understand that one other brand/model scanner can, although not perfect but apparently works?

If you are going to buy a new scanner and want to monitor Loudoun, get a GRE PSR-800. It works very well. not sure where you got that it didn't work perfectly. Only issue is with the multiple sites but that's more of a location and antenna issue. I use mine everyday at work and it sounds great and I hear everything but encrypted traffic.

cowboywildbill · Dec 14, 2011

Thanks I will give that a try.

brownlab · Dec 14, 2011

Totally agree with everything Mike writes. The PRS 800 is a great little radio. Like my 996XT, the HP 1 may receive some Loudoun traffic since there are still some FDMA radios is use but it is very sporadic and it will drive you nuts (as least it did to me). As far as reception goes, you may want to upgrade to a better digital antenna however even with the rubber duck that comes with the unit, I have been able to monitor Loudoun traffic in places like Warrenton and Marshall in Fauquier County.

c5corvette · Dec 14, 2011

brownlab said:
Totally agree with everything Mike writes. The PRS 800 is a great little radio. Like my 996XT, the HP 1 may receive some Loudoun traffic since there are still some FDMA radios is use but it is very sporadic and it will drive you nuts (as least it did to me). As far as reception goes, you may want to upgrade to a better digital antenna however even with the rubber duck that comes with the unit, I have been able to monitor Loudoun traffic in places like Warrenton and Marshall in Fauquier County.

Are you listening to FDMA Loudoun on the Home Patrol? How did you program it? I have entered it manually as a P25 system in my Favorites, but the bandplan is empty do I need to enter a band plan?

brownlab · Dec 15, 2011

c5corvette said:
Are you listening to FDMA Loudoun on the Home Patrol? How did you program it? I have entered it manually as a P25 system in my Favorites, but the bandplan is empty do I need to enter a band plan?

No, I do not have a Home Patrol (yet), I am using my Uniden 996XT. I can send you the program in Freescan that Mike sent me last year. I am not sure how you manually program an HP1 but maybe you can use some of the settings he sent me. I think I still have your email if not, I will send you a PM.

cowboywildbill · Dec 15, 2011

Do the new gre 800"s come with the data pre programmed in for the new Loudoun county system?
If not can it be upgraded with a download? Or do I have to add freq's and such manually?
Sorry for all of the questions, I just didn't want to have to try and do a bunch of fancy stuff to get it to work.
I have the previous generation Radio Shack digitals made by GRE, but I guess they won't get it done? And I'm not quite sure about the Home Patrol and the link? I guess it can't do it? I'm not that savy to all the tech stuff sorry. Thanks

mike_s104 · Dec 15, 2011

Do the new gre 800"s come with the data pre programmed in for the new Loudoun county system?<br />
If not can it be upgraded with a download? Or do I have to add freq's and such manually?<br />
Sorry for all of the questions, I just didn't want to have to try and do a bunch of fancy stuff to get it to work.<br />
I have the previous generation Radio Shack digitals made by GRE, but I guess they won't get it done? And I'm not quite sure about the Home Patrol and the link? I guess it can't do it? I'm not that savy to all the tech stuff sorry. Thanks

You want to look at the specs for that scanner. Yes to both questions.

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cowboywildbill · Dec 17, 2011

I know that my previous radio shack scanners were made by gre. I wonder if they now have the psr 800 using thier name and if it has the same capabilities? I have a RS gift card that would pay for most of it there. Thanks

W8RMH · Dec 17, 2011

cowboywildbill said:
I know that my previous radio shack scanners were made by gre. I wonder if they now have the psr 800 using thier name and if it has the same capabilities? I have a RS gift card that would pay for most of it there. Thanks

That would be the Radio Shack Pro-18. Basically the same but less features than the 800.

Features found on the GRE PSR-800 not found on the Pro-18

Recording / playback
200 scan lists (PRO-18 has 100 play lists)
Tri-color alert LED
Discriminator output
V-Scanner II
Scan Sets
Clock display while "off" (and connected to external power)
Auto power-on ("alarm clock")
"Extra" audio alert tones (PRO-18 has the 7 from PSR-500; PSR-800 has 8 more)
Power-on password

Pro-18 - The RadioReference Wiki

cowboywildbill · Dec 18, 2011

Thanks for all of your help.

KC4RAF · Dec 18, 2011

Found a store online that sells the PSR-800

for 394.98. Store name is "Installer Gadge Store". Here's the link:

GRE PSR-800 EZ Scan Digital Trunking Handheld Scanner with 2GB SD

mike_s104 · Dec 18, 2011

rafdav said:
for 394.98. Store name is "Installer Gadge Store". Here's the link:

GRE PSR-800 EZ Scan Digital Trunking Handheld Scanner with 2GB SD

That's a really good price. Almost tempting to get another if I needed it.

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freqhopping · Dec 18, 2011

mike_s104 said:
That's a really good price. Almost tempting to get another if I needed it.

But look at their 'standard shipping' cost of $49.62. LOL

Might as well buy it from one of the places known to be reputable and with good support.

I think this is the cheapest place.
The Antenna Farm :: , Your Two Way Radio Source! has it for $409.95 + $9.95 flat rate shipping.

mike_s104 · Dec 18, 2011

freqhopping said:
But look at their 'standard shipping' cost of $49.62. LOL

Might as well buy it from one of the places known to be reputable and with good support.

I think this is the cheapest place.
The Antenna Farm :: , Your Two Way Radio Source! has it for $409.95 + $9.95 flat rate shipping.

What? That's not a good shipping cost!??

. I didn't actually go to the site.

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W8RMH · Dec 18, 2011

$49.62. That's about three times the average. Probably in China. I knew there had to be a catch.

I like their First Category, "12 Volt Antenna".

ResQguy · Dec 18, 2011

The Antenna Farm looks like a great price. Here's a local option:

HRO has it for $449 w/free shipping- or you could just drive to their store in Woodbridge. Ham Radio Outlet | GRE PSR-800 | E-Z SCAN PREPROGRAMMED DIGITAL SCANNER

brownlab · Dec 20, 2011

FYI, The RS in Berryville VA is the only store where I have found the PRO 18 in Northern VA (I saw it-LOL) but that was a couple of weeks ago. The Warrenton RS was totally sold out of all PRO digital scanners today along with the the Uniden HP1 which they recently started stocking. The guy told me that he has already pre-sold most of the next shipment. Scanners appear to be a hot item this year

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