Received my HP 2 and love it

[sailor34957]

Thanks to all I read on this forum I chose to purchase a HP2. It was $629 on Amazon and shipped form BetterWayToBuy Monday. Arrive my house in Raleigh two days later. Could not be happier. Also after doing all the research in this forum and the internet I felt very comfortable setting it up and within 3 minutes was scanning all local Police, Sheriff, and HP stations. I checked out the power supply as many felt you could not listen and charge it. It works great using a standard car USB charger, my Apple charger from both the car and AC. As long as you have greater the 1000 Ma output it will play while charging. Setting up favorites with Sentinel SW was a breeze. Sound is great...I prefer the HP2 speaker to my PC BOSE speakers as it is clearer for voice.

Now I need to get a Mag antenna for the car. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[sibbley]

I have this mobile NMO with a mag mount. I'm very happy with it. It does really well for wide band use.

http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/laird-tech-a150-450c-5583.html

 

[kd5wzr]

It would help to know what kind of system(s) you'll be monitoring the most while in your car.

I'm using this antenna in my apartment with my HP-1 to monitor several local 800mhz digital trunking systems. I'm pleased with it so far.

http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Electronics-Dual-Band-Connector/dp/B0018PS4O0

 

[sailor34957]

Thanks to all I read on this forum I chose to purchase a HP2. It was $629 on Amazon and shipped form BetterWayToBuy Monday. Arrive my house in Raleigh two days later. Could not be happier. Also after doing all the research in this forum and the internet I felt very comfortable setting it up and within 3 minutes was scanning all local Police, Sheriff, and HP stations. I checked out the power supply as many felt you could not listen and charge it. It works great using a standard car USB charger, my Apple charger from both the car and AC. As long as you have greater the 1000 Ma output it will play while charging. Setting up favorites with Sentinel SW was a breeze. Sound is great...I prefer the HP2 speaker to my PC BOSE speakers as it is clearer for voice.

Now I need to get a Mag antenna for the car. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks for fast info. I am in Raleigh, NC and the systems are mostly 800 trunked and Viper 95

 

[W8RMH]

I monitor 99 percent 760-870 MHz. I use the Laird Tech TRAB7603 Phantom Antenna with a mag mount and it works great. It even receives VHF / UHF when in those areas. Used on the roof of a Tahoe, it is great for clearance issues.

You paid too much for it though. All the radio supply houses (Universal, ScannerMaster, etc have it for $529.99)

 

[KE4ZNR]

Thanks for fast info. I am in Raleigh, NC and the systems are mostly 800 trunked and Viper 95

Both the HP-1 and HP-2 work great on VIPER and on other local systems such
as Durham, Cary, and Wake Counties 4.1 system.
Feel free to join us in the NC forum for more local discussion!
Marshall KE4ZNR

 

[UPMan]

You paid too much for it though. All the radio supply houses (Universal, ScannerMaster, etc have it for $529.99)

Amazon price has also been $529.99 from A Better Way to Buy every time I've checked, so I suspect the OP had a typo.

 

[sailor34957]

ooops

Thanks for the help. You are right I mistype d the price. It was $529.00.

 

[SCPD]

Did you have an Hp-1 prior? Or another radio? Is the Hp2 louder?

 

[sailor34957]

First time user

New to digital scanners. Had a radio shack ? Years ago,but when trunking came in I just did not upgrade. I love this new system. My HP2 is set at half power and is loud. I can't compairnwith the HP1 though, sorry

 

[phask]

They sound the same. They work the same. In fact - if one did not know it or see the color, you would never know it's a new model.

Did you have an Hp-1 prior? Or another radio? Is the Hp2 louder?

 

[W8RMH]

Amazon price has also been $529.99 from A Better Way to Buy every time I've checked, so I suspect the OP had a typo.

I hope so. Great scanner though. I even sprang for the Extreme. I miss quick keys but I was able to drive through 5 counties switching FLs and zip codes while driving fairly easily.

 

[W8RMH]

Did you have an Hp-1 prior? Or another radio? Is the Hp2 louder?

I never had a HP-I but with my FL channels set at +3 volume offset the HP-II is louder and clearer than my BCD396XT with the same settings.

 

[sailor34957]

I guess the biggest difference other than the Phase II is the power input. There is no outlet for a power adapter on the HP2. You simply plug your USB into a USB adapter with + or > than 1000 mA and you can listen forever. I use my iPhone chargers and a regular one in the car. If it is under 1000Ma it will not charge while use it.

I really like the ease of use though. Plan on getting the GPS adapter for my trip to Florida.

 

[dugan]

I don't know if this will help anyone, but I still had a couple of old cellphone mag mounts kicking around and they're tuned in the 800MHz range. Now I have one on each car and they work great.

 

[W8RMH]

I guess the biggest difference other than the Phase II is the power input. There is no outlet for a power adapter on the HP2. You simply plug your USB into a USB adapter with + or > than 1000 mA and you can listen forever. I use my iPhone chargers and a regular one in the car. If it is under 1000Ma it will not charge while use it.

I really like the ease of use though. Plan on getting the GPS adapter for my trip to Florida.

Be careful mobile scanners are illegal in Florida (unless you have a ham license).

 

[DSC45]

It's really great to hear that sailor34957 is very happy with his new scanner, I'm sure it'll give him years of enjoyment. I have the Hp-1 and love it as well!

 

[stingray327]

Thanks to all I read on this forum I chose to purchase a HP2. It was $629 on Amazon and shipped form BetterWayToBuy Monday. Arrive my house in Raleigh two days later. Could not be happier. Also after doing all the research in this forum and the internet I felt very comfortable setting it up and within 3 minutes was scanning all local Police, Sheriff, and HP stations. I checked out the power supply as many felt you could not listen and charge it. It works great using a standard car USB charger, my Apple charger from both the car and AC. As long as you have greater the 1000 Ma output it will play while charging. Setting up favorites with Sentinel SW was a breeze. Sound is great...I prefer the HP2 speaker to my PC BOSE speakers as it is clearer for voice.

Now I need to get a Mag antenna for the car. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Are you using the HP-2 primarily in your car or home?

 

[Beaquel]

I'll jump on the bandwagon and say that I too am happy with my new HP-2. As you all know, there's a lot going on in Ferguson, MO this week. Last night was absolutely insane. I'm very pleased with my scanner and couldn't have picked a more opportune time to test it out.

 

[SCPD]

really

I'll jump on the bandwagon and say that I too am happy with my new HP-2. As you all know, there's a lot going on in Ferguson, MO this week. Last night was absolutely insane. I'm very pleased with my scanner and couldn't have picked a more opportune time to test it out.

You couldnt have that radio at a better time!
Hows the squelch does it ever open for no reason?