Home Patrol 2
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spend time in the free software....... making favor list..... you will have more control on your scanner....... enjoy
You definitely need to install the Sentinel software for that scanner, then update the database in Sentinel. Once you've done that, write that updated database information to the scanner.
The database, as originally shipped, can be several years out of date. So, if you were trying to use the main DB and scan via your location and range, you would be using incorrect or incomplete information in most cases unless/until you update Sentinel & the scanner.
I don't know that I'd classify it as terrible, but there are a number of antenna choices that improve reception. If you're in an area that is mostly covered by 700/800MHz trunked systems, then an 800MHz antenna is likely your best option.
However, I have had good results with this telescoping antenna. You can extend or collapse the antenna as needed to enhance reception of specific bands. There is a reference chart on the antenna itself. It also has a built in pivot, so that you can use it vertically, even though the antenna connection on the HP-2 is on the side, not top. It's available with either SMA or BNC connections. The HP-2 is SMA, but there is an SMA to BNC adapter shipped with the scanner, You would have to use the adapter if the BNC version is chosen. I use the BNC, since I have a variety of antennas in my collection, and it's quick & easy to swap them out with BNC.
If you need more specific assistance, please indicate your location, either city or county, plus your state, and also note what specific system(s) you are trying to hear.
If you have not already done so, visit this page for useful information and instructions:
Easier to Read HomePatrol-1/HP-2 Digitall Scanner and Sentinel Manual
There's no programming necessary. Simply enter your ZIP code and let the scanner do the rest.
Set your zip code.
Set your range.
Set the Service types you want to hear.
That should get you started unless you're in an encrypted area.
Exactly.
See this for a more complete explanation as to how Location based scanning works.
How it Works: Location, Location, Location
That may be due, at least in part, by using an incorrect range setting. You still have given no indication of your basic location. City (or county) and state would be a good start. That way, someone can look at your area, and get an idea of what may be in range.
Step by step instructions are available at this webpage, which I also posted much earlier:
http://new.marksscanners.com/HP/HP.shtml
You say that Sentinel is 'on the desktop', but still have not confirmed whether the database was updated and that it was also written to the scanner via the software. If you are using an out of date database, you have your location entered inaccurately, and you have too large a range, plus service types not of interest enabled (or the ones you do want are not enabled), then, no, the scanner is not going to perform well.
Getting the scanner set up and programmed correctly, so that you can listen to the available systems in your area requires some cooperation and participation on your part. It cannot program itself just sitting there. You may want to have your thread moved to your state forum, so that someone in your area could be of more assistance. [FONT="]To do that, do not create a new thread. Instead, click on the red outlined triangle in the upper right corner of your original post, and request that a moderator move your thread to the state forum. Someone in the area would be more likely to see it there.[/FONT]
If you haven't done so already, take a look at this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zqwtEJ5JwU
There are other good videos on YouTube as well that will help you program and narrow down your service area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zqwtEJ5JwU
There are other good videos on YouTube as well that will help you program and narrow down your service area.
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