Uniden Home Patrol HP-1, Garmin Nuvi 350, And Radio Shack Amplified Speaker

[JASII]

I decided to go with the Uniden Home Patrol HP-1 with a Ram Mount, connected to a Garmin Nuvi 350 for both navigation and the Uniden, driving a Radio Shack Amplified Communications speaker also mounted to the windshield with a Ram mount. I used 1/2 flexible split tubing (loom) to keep the three power wires together and connect to a Wagan Twin USB/DC Power Adapter. So far, I really am liking this set up. I really like having one GPS for BOTH the Uniden and navigation. The Ram Mounts seem to really work well. I am tempted to switch from a Garmin mount to a Ram mount for the Garmin Nuvi 350.

Now I just need to figure out which antenna and mobile mount to use. Right now I am just using an 800 mHz commercial rubber duck antenna inside the vehicle. For listening to the Minnesota ARMER system it is fine, but for other stuff I may want a mobile antenna.

 

[russellmaher]

Hi JASII:

That's a very impressive setup! Looks neat and clean and should work very nice for you now and even better after you mount an external antenna. I use a Spectra trunk mount on my mobile and love how it receives, but everyone has their own favorites so you'll get a lot of opinions.

Now tell me - don't you get nervous leaving this setup in the vehicle in plain sight when you're not in it or within visual range?? If you're in a low crime area that's fine, but I'd be sleeping in the car overnight.

Anyway...well done on the installation!

Here's the Spectra on my mobile...just to show you.

Russell

 

[JASII]

Thank you for the reply. No, I am not nervous because I aprk it in the attached garage at home. I live on a five acre hobby farm in the country. At work I park in an underground parking garage of a building that is, well, lets just say very secure.

Now, if I lived here Google Maps Catches Teens With Gun At House Where Baby Found Dead « CBS Detroit in Detroit next to those fellas, I might be a bit more concerned. On the other hand, perhaps they getting ready to go pheasant hunting. You just never know, there might be quite a few pheasants in Detroit!

 

[JASII]

Here is what it looks like at night.

 

[Dann]

Nice Setup,Looks Good.

 

[phask]

Seems like the passenger side airbag could turn the speaker into a projectile (I may be wrong due to angles).

 

[RLozano02]

Just a quick question......I was under the impression that the Garmin Nuvi's would not work with the HP-1. Have I been mislead, and how old is that Garmin unit, and how did you hook it up, if I may ask ??? Thanks !!!!

 

[JASII]

GTRANS Garmin to NMEA Translator Cable (D-Sub Style)

GTRANS Garmin to NMEA Translator Cable (D-Sub Style) - Argent Data Systems - APRS Hardware

You need the Argent Data Systems GTRANS Garmin to NMEA Translator Cable (D-Sub Style). That allows the Garmin Fleet Management Interface data to get converted to NMEA-0183, which is what the Uniden Home Patrol HP-1 uses. The Garmin Nuvi 350 is about 6 years old. The Garmin units known to be compatible with this are:


Garmin nüvi 300 series

StreetPilot c340

StreetPilot 7000 series

StreetPilot 2820 series

StreetPilot 2720 series

zumo 400 series

zumo 500 series

 

[Mastiff2013]

What is the Radio Shack part number for that speaker? Thanks.

 

[JASII]

Uniden Home Patrol-1 & Garmin Automobile GPS Via GTRANS Translator Cable

RadioShack Amplified Communication Speaker : Communication Speakers | RadioShack.com

The Radio Shack part number 21-130.

Of course, if I were buying today I would look long and hard at the

Uniden External Speaker BC23A

External Speaker - Accessories at Uniden

Needless to day, it can be purchased from some retailers for less than the MSRP of $49.99.

 

[Mastiff2013]

RadioShack Amplified Communication Speaker : Communication Speakers | RadioShack.com

The Radio Shack part number 21-130.

Of course, if I were buying today I would look long and hard at the

Uniden External Speaker BC23A

External Speaker - Accessories at Uniden

Needless to day, it can be purchased from some retailers for less than the MSRP of $49.99.

Thanks. Is the BC23A connection only via the cigarette lighter? Not sure.

 

[JASII]

Uniden BC23A 15W CB Exterior Speaker Stereo Plug for Scanner and CB Compact: Auto Electronics : Walmart.com

I think it comes with bare wires, so you can wire it direct, to a cigarette lighter plug, or however you want.