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Russ Kiehne <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 7 Apr 2014 06:43:58 -0700
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Isn't that a touch screen device?

On 4/6/2014 10:20 AM, Ron Canazzi wrote:
> Hi Group,
>
> I have been in contact with a ham operator who just purchased the brand
> new Uniden BCD536HP HomePatrol Digital Mobile Scanner. It is quite pricy
> at a list price of $649.99. He loves it and from what I can hear over
> the air (yes he did play a bit of it over the 2 Meter band for folks to
> hear,) it sounds great.
>
> I am wondering if anyone has experience with this and how easy it would
> be to use for a blind person--particularly the software. Note that if
> the software is accessible, that programming is a wiz. See below taken
> from the Uniden page at:
>
> http://www.uniden.com/scanners/uniden-bcd536hp-homepatrol-series-digital-mobile-scanner-with-wifi/invt/bcd536hpg
>
> Uniden BCD536HP HomePatrol Series Digital Mobile Scanner with WiFi
> SKU: BCD536HP
> ***Brand New Product*** The BCD536HP continues Uniden's tradition of
> leading innovation. HomePatrol Programming makes it the
> easiest-to-program mobile professional scanner we've ever made. Plus,
> the Wi-Fi feature lets you use the exclusive Uniden Siren App on your
> smartphone or tablet to access your scanner from anywhere in your home
> or vehicle+.
>
> +App release 1Q2014.
> New
> $649.99
> Features
> Specifications
> Owner's Manual
> TrunkTracker V
> APCO 25 Phase I and Phase II
> X2-TDMA
> Motorola, EDACS, and LTR Trunking
> WiFi Link for remote access
> HomePatrol Operation
> USA/Canada Radio Database
> Zip Code Selection for Easy Setup
> Close Call=99 RF Capture
> 4GB Memory
> Favorites List, System, and Department/Site Quick Keys
> Recording, Playback, and Replay
> Temporary Avoid
> Location-Based Scanning
> Fire Tone-Out Alert
> System Analysis and Discovery
> System/Channel Number Tagging
> CTCSS/DCS Rapid Decoding
> P25 NAC Decoding
> Audio AGC
> S.A.M.E. Weather Alert
> Backlit Keypad & LCD
> Enhanced Dynamic Memory
> Narrowband Reception
> Preemptive Trunking Priority
> Multi-Site System Support
> Channel Volume Offset
> PC Programming and Control
> USB Connectivity
> Database updated weekly
> Simple-to-use Sentinel PC Software keep your scanner's database and
> firmware up to date
> Also include:
> Antenna
> DC Power Adapter
> AC Adapater
> USB Cable
> Three-wire Harness
> Mounting Bracket and Hardware
> Frequency Coverage:
> 25-512 MHz
> 758-824 MHz
> 849-869 MHz
> 894-960 MHz
> 1240-1300 MHz
>

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