I just had to buy a new scanner because of the rebanding that took place.
 My old scanner would no longer trunktrack properly.  I now have the pro-164 
triple trunktracker.  My friend sent me the new data for my area and all I 
had to do is, use win97 to upload it to the pro-164.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:24 PM
> Subject: Re: Uniden HomePatrol Scanner
>
>
>> 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.
>