Thanks ... but I think we are missing something, as there is no serial port on the HP.
I know very little about it .. but I do know that something does not look 100% right.
Actually - the USB is a serial port, built in serial/USb converter. That is , for sake of argument, the only way you can communicate NMEA.
If I remember correctly, Uniden changed that GPS slightly, in that it now includes the correct cable that would plug into the HP-1 (or one of the other GPS capable scanners, such as a 396XT). At the time I bought mine, it did not have the extra cable, but I already had several from other scanners.Thanks ... but I think we are missing something, as there is no serial port on the HP.
I know very little about it .. but I do know that something does not look 100% right.
If I remember correctly, Uniden changed that GPS slightly, in that it now includes the correct cable that would plug into the HP-1 (or one of the other GPS capable scanners, such as a 396XT). At the time I bought mine, it did not have the extra cable, but I already had several from other scanners.
See the same item on ScannerMaster, which does mention the extra cable as included.
Thanks ... but I think we are missing something, as there is no serial port on the HP.
I know very little about it .. but I do know that something does not look 100% right.
I think the problem is that the picture did not show all that was included .. ie, the 9 pin to USB accessory cable.
I will make sure that I get both cables.
The HP-1 (and HP-2) has a physical (non-USB) serial port. It is the little square port next on the side of the scanner labeled "GPS". The BC-GPSK comes with the correct cables to plug into that port..0
Well I'm a little late to your thread edmscan... Looking to compare notes; how are you making out with the HP-1?
With a good antenna (anything is better than the stock ant), I found the HP-1 does very well, receiving as well as the other scanners I have with comparable antennas. I spent a month in the hospital two years ago. Had my HP-1, with an SRH789 antenna on it. Performed very well, getting most of the systems in my metro area (DFW).I love it over all .. it is performing very well.
I am still trying to decide on my favorite lists .. but I am managing just fine.
I have a new antenna (Larsen TriBand) coming .. interested to see how that works out.
I love it over all .. it is performing very well.
I am still trying to decide on my favorite lists .. but I am managing just fine.
I have a new antenna (Larsen TriBand) coming .. interested to see how that works out.