as far as features and functionality, sans the touch screen, this thing 
sounds really cool.
although, sounds like it's designed for the average joe public who knows 
nothing about scanning or frequencies or anything.
Wonder if that means user control is limited compared with say the 
BC-745xlt? or t15 or any of the tradditional uniden scanners.
I still like my old stand by, the bc 245XLT...probably one of the best hand 
held trunking scanners ever made...although it doesn't decode anything 
digital really.  Mine has seen pretty hard use and it still keeps on ticking 
after 10 years.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:41 AM
Subject: Uniden HomePatrol Scanner


> This sounds like a great scanner.  I hope it's accessible to us.
> Uniden HomePatrol Scanner   =20
> This unit is not yet FCC type accepted, so the selling price cannot yet =
> be announced.
> A Revolution in Scanning is Coming
> by Larry Van Horn, MT Assistant Editor
>     Fort Worth, Texas
> -- A major revolution in our hobby is on the way and it will forever =
> change the
> very nature of the scanner radio hobby. Today, June 26, 2010, Uniden =
> America held
> an open house here at their corporate offices in Fort Worth, Texas, for =
> the public
> and the media. At this open house they unveiled a new revolutionary =
> scanner called
> the "HomePatrol."
>      So what is so revolutionary about this new scanner? Simply put, it =
> is simplicity!
> There has never been one like it before. To say that it will be easy to =
> program by
> the user is to totally understate the facts.
>      The only thing you will need to know to program a "HomePatrol" =
> scanner is,
> wait for it, the Zip Code where you are currently located. Yes, you =
> punch in your
> zip code on the LCD touch screen, press enter, and you will instantly =
> start hearing
> local scanner communications (conventional and trunked, analog and =
> digital). No other
> operator interface is needed and it is truly just that simple.
>      Maybe you don't want to monitor civilian or military air comms =
> that got loaded
> when you punched in your zip code, just police, fire and EMS. No =
> problem: touch the
> screen to set up what you want to hear and it is done. No banks, no =
> systems, no groups,
> no programming of frequencies: your location is all you need to get you =
> started.
> And did I mention that all the controls for this scanner is via a full =
> color touch
> screen?
>      If you are traveling and you have a GPS, plug that puppy into the =
> "HomePatrol"
> scanner and it will ensure that your unit has up-to-date frequencies for =
> the area
> you are traveling in. You don't have to do anything except to make sure =
> that the
> GPS is working and plugged into the "HomePatrol." Of course you will =
> have to supply
> the GPS unit since it is not included with the "HomePatrol" scanner.  =
> That is why
> I think that the Uniden "HomePatrol" has the potential to create a major =
> revolution
> in the scanner world.
> PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
> Frequency range: 25-54, 108-512, 758-960 MHz (less cellular)
> Touch screen: 3-1/2" LCD color
> Modes: AM, FM, WFM
> Trunk tracking: EDACS (narrow and wide), LTR, Motorola (analog, mixed, =
> and digital
> systems)
> Digital decoding: APCO P-25
> Storage capability: 2 GB micro SD card for storing favorites lists and =
> recorded transmissions
> Pre-programmed services: All known U.S. and Canadian systems (updatable =
> on line)
> Signal strength indicator: Four segment LCD bargraph, approximately 1-5 =
> microvolts
> range
> GPS control: Automatically changes frequencies and systems during travel =
> (GPS receiver
> not included)
> Weather alert: SAME warning broadcasts
> Computer control: USB for PC updates and audio feed (cable included), =
> RS232 for GPS
> control
> Power required: 9 volts
> Dimensions: 5 2/4 inches wide x 3 1/4 inches high x 1 3/8 inches deep
> Weight: 10.8 ounces without battery and antenna
> 15.9 ounces with battery and antenna.
> Accessories Included: Flex antenna
> ; AC adapter/charger, car adapter, desk Stand; USB cable; 4 NiMH =
> rechargeable batteries
> (AA); quick reference guide.
> Specifications for this unit are subject to change without notice by the =
> manufacturer.