HP-2: Reviews

[Mike48824]

Thoughts on the home patrol-2?
Thinking of getting one?

 

[jonwienke]

They don't do DMR or NXDN at all, and they suck at simulcast worse than every other scanner model I've tested. If any of those are on your listening wishlist, pass.

 

[Mike48824]

They don't do DMR or NXDN at all, and they suck at simulcast worse than every other scanner model I've tested. If any of those are on your listening wishlist, pass.

 

[Mike48824]

Sounded good with the ease of programming!

 

[jtwalker]

Programming HP, BCDx36 and SDSx00 scanners are all pretty much the same. They all utilize the HP database, and I am pretty sure allow you to enter a zip code to get started.

 

[Mike48824]

Programming HP, BCDx36 and SDSx00 scanners are all pretty much the same. They all utilize the HP database, and I am pretty sure allow you to enter a zip code to get started.

 

[Mike48824]

Ok thanks

 

[N9JIG]

While Jon is correct on the HP2, it is actually a good scanner if you do not have simulcast issues where you are. It is easy to set up after you update the database and you can create Favorites Lists once you get familiar with the radio. It does require a Windows computer to update it and run the free Sentinel software, the initial updates are pretty easy.

Programming Favorites Lists are a little more challenging but if you can follow the directions (or watch the several videos on it) it is pretty simple to figure it out.

 

[Mike48824]

Ok thanks!it’s for Suffolk county ny?

 

[N9JIG]

I would not suggest it for Suffolk County, they are simulcast and the SDS200/SDS100/Unications work much better there.

 

[Mike48824]

I would not suggest it for Suffolk County, they are simulcast and the SDS200/SDS100/Unications work much better there.

Ok thanks!im gonna check them out!

 

[Mike48824]

Wow!there pricey!

 

[Mike48824]

Which would be the best in the $400-$500 range? Thanks

 

[fxdscon]

Which would be the best in the $400-$500 range? Thanks

Anything other than the Uniden SDS scanners will be hit or miss as far as usable reception for simulcast systems as far as scanners go.

Have a read here:

Simulcast Distortion - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[Mike48824]

Anything other than the Uniden SDS scanners will be hit or miss as far as usable reception for simulcast systems as far as scanners go.

Have a read here:

Simulcast Distortion - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[Mike48824]

I miss the days when my analog scanner picked up everything with no issues!

 

[jonwienke]

For simulcast, a SDS or Unication are your only options that will work consistently. And the Unications are only designed to monitor a single system--they aren't general-purpose scanners.

 

[Mike48824]

Ok thanks

 

[Mike48824]

Anything other than the Uniden SDS scanners will be hit or miss as far as usable reception for simulcast systems as far as scanners go.

Have a read here:

Simulcast Distortion - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[Mike48824]

I came across someone selling an sds100 with accessories that’s 3 months old for $500!Shoyld I grab it?