Will Uniden ever release a handheld version of the Homepatrol?

[Keystone79]

I wasn't sure where to post this, so I apologize if it's in the wrong place. But do you guys think Uniden will ever release a handheld version of the Homepatrol scanner? I am seriously considering buying a Homepatrol, but if a handheld unit could be released in the near future, I may hold out.

Just looking for views or opinions. Thanks.

 

[W9NES]

UpMan, can you answer Keystone 79's question on this? Thanks Paul.

 

[n4yek]

I can hold it in my hand. ha ha
Sorry....

 

[SquierStrat]

I doubt it. With it being able to fit in a pocket and run off batteries, several people already consider it a handheld...

 

[UPMan]

We haven't announced such a product. Doesn't mean one is planned. Doesn't mean none are planned. Just means...we haven't announced one.

 

[W9NES]

Thanks Paul for your post.

 

[RoninJoliet]

His name should be "Upman the FOX, he is sure "cunning" like a fox and keeps everyone guessing!!....Im sure he and Uniden are up to something, something GOOD!!....

 

[UPMan]

I'm just trying to be as neutral in my statement as I can. I really cannot talk about models that have not been announced, yet, whether they are or are not in our product roadmap. And, once a model is announced, there is no need to ask me if a model like that is coming out, because we've announced it. One time I said only "We've announced no new models" and it was taken to mean that we had announced that we would never have another new model. So, I have tried to craft a response that does not bias in any direction (I'm not "cunning"...I'm "crafty" ).

 

[W2GLD]

Forget a handheld version of the Home Patrol; keep building on the successful platform of the BCD396/996; the interface is one of the better ones today; it just needs RSSI site tracking and TDMA Project-25 Phase-II decoding. It would also be nice to have Mototrbo, NXDN, and D-Star, but beggars can't be choosers... Also, how about CTCSS/P25 decode on the fly; without having to change settings...

We're all certain Uniden has something newer coming down the pipe; we just hope Uniden is listening to user feedback and doesn't reinvent the when as did GRE with that crappy PSR-800 unit...

 

[Keystone79]

Thanks for the responses so far.

 

[KE4ZNR]

we just hope Uniden is listening to user feedback

If nothing else you can be assured that Uniden does indeed listen to all user feedback.
Marshall KE4ZNR

 

[JStemann]

very soon.....

a new hp-2 handheld that also does tdma and site tracking. BECAUSE I just bought an HP-1. It'll probably be out within 30 days......

 

[Keystone79]

a new hp-2 handheld that also does tdma and site tracking. BECAUSE I just bought an HP-1. It'll probably be out within 30 days......

Just like computers or video game consoles. You buy the latest and greatest, then some new toy comes out.